50+ easy vegan dinner recipes (2024)

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Whether you’re taking part in Veganuary or abstaining from meat and dairy for good, one of the biggest hurdles of adopting a plant based lifestyle is knowing exactly what to cook. Fear not, for we've collated our all-time favourite vegan recipes for inspiration, including comforting curries, satisfying salads and stews.

We've also included our favourite 'fakeaway' recipes, including tofu pad thai, pulled hoisin mushroom bao buns and tacos, plus better-for-you pizza and pasta, too.

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Mushroom Bourguignon

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This vegan recipe is perfect for the colder months. Let your slow cooker do all the hard work and be rewarded with a rich and flavoursome stew.

Recipe: Mushroom Bourguignon

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Vegetable Tagine

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This vibrant vegan tagine recipe combines sweet squash, cauliflower, baby aubergines and protein-packed chickpeas for a comforting meal to feed a crowd.

Recipe: Vegetable Tagine

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Vegan Mushroom Pesto Ravioli

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Homemade pasta might seem daunting, but this simple – yet oh-so impressive – recipe will change your mind. Ravioli parcels are filled with earthy shiitake mushrooms, fragrant thyme, vegan cheese and a hint of soy sauce for umami depth, before being stirred through fresh pesto.

Recipe: Vegan shiitake mushroom pesto ravioli

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Polenta with Garlicky Wild Mushrooms

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The butternut squash adds sweetness to the polenta and helps to keep it soft and smooth.

Recipe: Polenta with Garlicky Wild Mushrooms

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Sticky Vegan ‘Prawn’ Stir-Fry

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Super quick and easy to throw together, this stir-fry is packed with crisp vegetables, noodles, aromatic ginger and a sticky Chinese-style sauce.

Recipe: Sticky Vegan ‘Prawn’ Stir-Fry

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Vegan Pulled Hoisin Mushroom Bao Bun

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We’ve swapped the classic pancakes for bao buns in this Chinese-inspired recipe. Check brands to make sure they are suitable for vegans, if needed.

Recipe: Vegan Pulled Hoisin Mushroom Bao Bun

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Harissa Aubergine

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This vegan-friendly centrepiece is super simple but looks oh-so impressive served up on a platter.

Recipe: Harissa Aubergine

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Grated Tofu 'Chorizo' Tacos

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Grating the tofu allows it to crisp up in the pan quickly, while the mushrooms and spices give it a meaty flavour reminiscent of chorizo.

Recipe: Grated Tofu 'Chorizo' Tacos

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Tofu Pad Thai

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Love pad Thai? Our Tofu pad Thai recipe is a great vegetarian recipe if you're cutting down on meat and comes together in 30 minutes, making it the perfect midweek meal option.

Recipe: Tofu Pad Thai

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Tofu Nuggets

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Crispy, crunchy fried tofu bites! The marinade makes them very flavoursome and the panko breadcrumbs give them a really satisfying crunchy coating.

Recipe: Tofu nuggets

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Jerk Tofu Traybake

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This vegan tray bake made up of tofu, sweet potatoes, spinach and corn on the cob is packed full of flavour and takes just 15 minutes to assemble.

Recipe: Jerk Tofu Traybake

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Slow Cooker Pulled Jackfruit

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A plant-based vegan version of pulled pork, this easy slow cooker recipe is full of flavour and bound to please vegetarian and vegan guests at parties and barbecues. Double the recipe if making for a crowd.

Recipe: Slow Cooker Pulled Jackfruit

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Tofu Teriyaki Noodles

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Ready in just 20min, this sweet and flavoursome noodle dish is sure to become a mid-week favourite.

Recipe: Tofu Teriyaki Noodles

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Mixed Bean Stew with Salsa Verde

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This warming stew is packed full of flavour, with a hearty base and fresh salsa verde topping. If you can’t find mixed beans, use any other tinned or combination of tinned of beans you like.

Recipe: Mixed Bean Stew with Salsa Verde

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Vegan Caesar Salad

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Roasting the tofu and chickpeas with cornflour helps them to crisp up and is a healthier alternative to frying.

Recipe: Vegan Caesar Salad

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Vegan Butternut Katsu Curry

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A tasty vegan twist on the ever-popular Japanese favourite Chicken Katsu Curry, featuring ‘escalopes’ of sweet butternut squash.

Recipe: Vegan Butternut Katsu Curry

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Jackfruit 'Duck' Pancakes

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We've reimagined the classic Peking duck dish by harnessing the versatility of jackfruit, creating a juicy and tender filling that pairs perfectly with warm pancakes, fresh cucumber, spring onions and a drizzle of tangy hoisin sauce.

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Vegan Crispy Tofu Noodles

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Gochujang paste has a complex sweet, savoury and spicy flavour, making it an ideal base for a simple stir-fry.

Recipe: Vegan Crispy Tofu Noodles

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Vegan Slow Cooker Dumpling Stew

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This warming and hearty stew is perfect to welcome in the colder months. Portobello mushrooms work best, but you can use any fresh mushrooms you like.

Recipe: Vegan Slow Cooker Dumpling Stew

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Vegan Slow Cooker Chilli

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We have replaced the meat in this chilli with an array of veggies and protein-rich kidney and black eyed beans.

Recipe: Vegan Slow Cooker Chilli

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