40 Lazy Vegan Recipes | Quick Meals (2024)

Healthy meals just don’t get any easier than with these easyveggie wrapslayered with hummus or mayo and piled high with fresh veggies like lettuce, spinach, carrots, cucumbers, and anything else you can think of.

No meat? No problem! This veganYes-You-Can Black Bean Chilirecipe has all the taste of hearty chili and can be ready to eat in15-minutes or less.

I make this delicious Avocado Sandwich frequently when time is rushed and we need a quick healthy meal. It's made with fresh avocado, juicy tomato, crunchy purple onion, flavorful spices, and my homemade vegan spicy mayo (aka special sauce) all piled high on toasted sourdough bread.

This cashew-based vegan alfredo sauce has a rich creamy flavor that is delicious on pasta, baked potatoes, and even roasted vegetables.

Easy homemade vegan mac chili is made with wholesome ingredients like beans, whole grain pasta, and lots of veggies with warm spices. It simple to make and can be on the table in about 30 minutes.

Cucumber Sandwiches are perfect for appetizers, luncheons, bridal or baby showers, picnics, and even just for a healthy meal. They are fresh, light, and so delicious!

We cook large quantities of rice on a regular basis and that means there are often leftovers in our refrigerator.This super simplevegan fried ricerecipe is a great way to use up that leftover rice!

This fabulous Chickpea Tuna Salad recipe is from Straight Up Food's very own Cathy Fisher. Made with chickpeas, fresh vegetables, and seasonings, this vegan tuna is going to delight your taste buds!

Sometimes I’m just tired and don’t feel like cooking. On those days at my house, we are very likely to make this gluten-freevegan pizza recipe.

Have you heard of soy curls? Everyone has been talking about them, and I assumed they would be highly processed, but I was wrong. This soy curl recipe makes thebest vegan bbq soy curl sandwich ever.

This Vegan Egg Salad is super simple to make without even needing to boil or peel eggs. Great for lunch, dinner, and picnics!

Tired of a boring sandwich? Let me help you fix that with thisUltimate Veggie Hummus Sandwichthat is piled high with crunchy vegetables and creamy hummus and can be ready in15 minutes or less.

This Tofu Stir Fry with Sweet Ginger Sesame Sauce glazed over seared tofu and veggies is an easy stir fry that will make the whole family rush to the table.

These simple 15-minute Veggie Bowl Recipes are perfect for a quick lunch or dinner in a hurry. Different variations can even be prepared ahead of time to eat throughout the week when you don’t have time to meal plan.

ThisUdon Noodle Stir Frywith veggies is delicious! The noodles have a naturally sweet flavor that requires very little extra seasoning.

This deliciousvegan Miso Soupis chock full of wholesome ingredients and can be on the dinner table in about 20-minutes flat!

If you’re looking for a quick lunch or appetizer, this recipe forvegan garden pinwheelsfrom thePhysicians Committee for Responsible Medicinewill do the trick.

This Kale Quinoa Salad with orange miso citrus dressing iscrazy deliciousand so easy to make.

We are always looking for quick and easy vegan recipes and thislentil pasta recipeis a winner! It takes only about10-minutesto prepare and makes five servings forless than $15. And, it tastes terrific!

These super-simple English Muffin Pizzas are perfect for lunch, dinner, or even a snack. They are versatile for even the pickiest of eaters, including the kids!

When I need a quick crowd-pleasing dish that doesn’t require any cooking, my first go-to is thissimple Black Bean and Corn Salad recipe.

This veganbroccoli saladis so creamy and light, even broccoli haters will like it. Broccoli slaw salad lovers will never realize it has a fraction of the fat and calories of the traditional recipe they are used to.

Greens and beans! They are an excellent source of calcium and trump anything that cow’s milk could provide. This freshMexican kale saladis a terrific way to add more calcium to your diet and enjoy every bite!

Cucumber tomato salad is one of the most popular summer salads and with good reason. It’s light, refreshing, and the perfect side dish for any meal.

Creamy, rich, and hearty, this delicious Vegan Mushroom Soup is healthy and bursting with flavor!

I love soup for so many reasons! Not only is it easy to make and super filling, but it reheats and freezes well too. Thisbarley vegetable souprecipe is also super healthy and loaded with wholesome ingredients. It can be a one-pot recipe for the stovetop or even made in a slow cooker.

Chickpea Avocado Saladis by far my favorite vegan sandwich of all time. Something about the flavors of lime, avocado, and cilantro just thrill my taste buds.

Thick, juicy, tender, and hearty, these are the ribeyes of veggie burgers!Grilled or baked in the oven, you can’t go wrong with a veganPortobello Mushroom Burger.

Many people have never even heard of chickpea burgers, and that needs to change. These easy and deliciousChickpea Burgersare a great veggie burger option.

TheseGarden Spring Rollsare one of our favorite recipes. Add a big bowl of steamed rice, and we’ve got dinner!

I believe my love of creamy potato soup developed in childhood. It’s deep-rooted comfort food for me. Even now, it doesn’t have to be cold outside. We eat thevegan potato souprecipe year-round.

It’s so easy to make these Stir Fry Veggies, and they can be on the dinner table in less than 30-minutes. This dish is simple and very versatile since you can use whichever vegetables you happen to have on hand.

Any given Saturday morning is likely to be a vegan pancake morning at my house with these delicious banana oat flour pancakes. They are light and fluffy, sugar-free, and gluten-free!

Weekend mornings we have certain breakfasts that we love, andSmoked Tempeh Breakfast Sandwichis a favorite vegan breakfast sandwich for us.

Thesevegan waffles are healthy, gluten-free, and delicious! They are light and fluffy on the inside and crispy on the outside.

If you need a fast, easy, filling breakfast that will hold you for hours, look no further! In only10-minutes, you’ve got anultimatewaffle potato. Or any meal really.

On weekends, this amazingtofu breakfast scrambleis one of our favoritevegan breakfast optionsthat we eat on a regular basis.

Hash brownsare one of my favorites! One thing I really love is making them in a waffle iron, quesadilla maker, or panini press because it cooks both sides at one time.No flipping required!

Grits are a delicious and nutritious breakfast that can be ready to eat in minutes. Makinghealthy gritsis all determined by how they are seasoned, so let me show you some awesomely flavorful options.

These easy breakfast potatoes make a savory and hearty breakfast that the entire family will enjoy and even be begging for more!

This vegan chocolate pie recipe can be made in less than 15 minutes flat, with only 5 ingredients that you're likely to already have on-hand. And it's so unbelievably creamy and sweet!

So easy to make and absolutely delicious, these Air Fryer Banana Boats can even be made in your oven, on the grill, or over a campfire.