20 Mouthwatering Vegan Dinner Recipes for Every Palate

Carnivores would probably scrunch their nose at the thought of a vegan burger made from sweet potato and white beans, but once they try it, they will probably swear by it. The burger patties made from mashed sweet potato and white beans and flavored with spices like garlic powder, nutritional yeast, and red pepper flakes pack a flavorful punch.

These veggie-packed patties served on buns with chipotle mayo, avocado, and red onion make for a remarkably satisfying sandwich.

Delicious and simple to make, a vegan Cacio e Pepe should be in everyone’s weeknight meal rotation. The al dente bucatini is tossed in a creamy sauce, mushrooms, or veggies of choice.

The sauce is made with overnight-soaked cashews that are blended with spices, miso, and pasta water. You end up with a creamy sauce that mimics the taste and texture of cheese without all the dairy and using only natural ingredients.

If you love good chicken or fish tacos, the roasted cauliflower tacos are easily the best and most scrumptious vegan option. These vegan tacos are also paleo-friendly and super easy to make.

The dish starts with charred and crispy Mexican-inspired cauliflower, layered with a vegan cilantro lime cabbage slaw and topped with pico de gallo and a cashew-based cilantro lime crema. Wrap in a fluffy corn tortilla and relish every bite bursting with flavors.

A vegan pizza is one of the easy vegan dishes for dinner. To make things easy, use fresh store-bought pizza dough, especially ones from Whole Foods or Trader Joe’s, as they are delicious. But if you have a batch of homemade dough on hand in the freezer, you can use that as well.

You can load your vegan pizza with any veggies of your preference, like sun-dried tomatoes or broccoli. These veggies will add flavor and texture. Everything then gets doused in creamy cashew sauce, which replaces the cheese or dairy. 

You do not always have to use chicken or beef for lip-smacking and flavorful fajitas. Simply replace the protein with mushrooms for a vegan option. These fajitas are so low effort that they will leave you with enough energy after preparing the meal to enjoy your dinner and the rest of the evening.

Smoky grilled mushrooms are topped with guacamole, tomatillo salsa, and pickled jalapeños. These fillings are traditionally loaded onto flour tortillas, but for a vegan option, use corn tortillas instead.

For a slice of Mediterranean flavor, switch up your classic Mexican or American dinner menu with a falafel. This lunch or dinner option is full of plant-based protein and flavor.

Falafels are typically made with garbanzo beans, fava beans, or chickpeas accompanied by herbs and spices like onion, garlic, coriander, cumin, and parsley (among others). This mixture is formed into small patties or balls and Qdeep-fried in oil. But for a healthier version, you can bake them in the oven or air fryer.  

Vegan meatballs are perfect for a hearty meal, especially when you stuff them into subs or pile them onto pasta. Made with roasted mushrooms, a mix of savory spices, and balsamic vinegar, these meatballs are intensely flavorful and have the perfect texture–crispy on the outside and firm yet tender in the middle.

There are so many ways to enjoy these delicious vegan meatballs, but if you want to enjoy the taste and texture of the meatballs, top them with marinara sauce. This combination is often paired with garlic bread.

A biryani is not a simple dish to make, and if you are not in the mood for all that effort, there are many one-pot, simple biryani recipes that will not take long. But just because it is simple does not mean it does not pack a flavorful punch.

You can use any vegetables, but potatoes, carrots, cauliflower, peas, green beans, and chickpeas are most commonly used. However, when it comes to the rice, a biryani would be incomplete without basmati rice. Serve with cilantro-mint chutney.

If you cannot stop thinking about the delicious stir-fried eggplant pieces coated in a sticky, sweet, and spicy chili garlic sauce you had at a Chinese restaurant, just make them at home. Chinese aubergines are a delicious midweek dinner option that is easy to make. 

The aubergines are coated in a thin layer of corn flour before pan-frying. This results in crispy edges, making it perfect for soaking up the salty, sweet, and sour glaze. Having it with steaming rice will satisfy your cravings.  

If you have tons of kale in the fridge but are not in the mood for a smoothie, make vegan pesto pasta instead. Blitz roasted almonds, kale, fresh basil, garlic cloves, black pepper, salt, and a quarter cup of lemon juice in a food processor. While the processor is on, trickle in half a cup of extra virgin olive oil.

Once it is ready, stir it through some wholemeal pasta, and if you want to incorporate some vegetables, use thinly sliced zucchini, peas, and shaved asparagus. If you want some heat, sprinkle in some chili flakes. 

You do not always have to order takeout when you crave vegan sushi. You can make delicious Shiitake maki sushi at home by following any one of the tons of recipes online. This will also save you tons of money since sushi is expensive.

The chewiness of the roasted shiitake mushrooms with garlicky umami flavor paired with crunchy fresh lettuce and cucumber makes for an addictive vegan sushi. You can make a vibrant carrot-ginger dipping sauce to pair with this sushi.

Sesame soba noodle is one of the more simple and easy vegan recipes you can make for lunch or dinner. Soba noodles are made with only buckwheat flour and water, which means it is naturally gluten-free. They have a wonderful nutty flavor and chewy texture. 

Unlike pasta, note that you do not cook soba noodles in salt water. You can have the noodles hot with broth or cold with a sesame-ginger dressing. Also, add veggies of choice for additional texture and flavor. 

For days when you are feeling under the weather or want something light on the stomach, a butternut squash soup is as comforting as it gets. As the soup simmers over the stove, the delicious scent of sage, rosemary, and butternut squash wafts through the air.

Traditionally, a butternut squash soup is made with chicken stock, butter, and heavy cream, but for a vegan version, use vegetable broth to flavor the soup and extra virgin olive oil for some richness. It is delicious and filled with robust and cozy flavors.

Whether it is a side dish or your main meal, fluffy and creamy mashed potato is another easy dinner vegan dish. Most mashed potato recipes call for heavy cream and milk, but for a vegan version, use olive oil or vegan butter and water. 

You can also add roasted garlic and chives to your mash for savoriness. But this is totally optional. And don’t forget to sprinkle sea salt and crack black pepper for flavor.

Everyone loves a good pasta dish, but it can be very carb-heavy. If you want to decrease your carb intake, switch out the pasta for zucchini to make zucchini lasagna. 

When you cook zucchini, it releases a lot of water and can become soggy quickly. To avoid this, do not cook them in salt water, and make sure you keep the skin on for crunch. 

The sauce and veggies you use are up to you. Just make them like how you make your favorite lasagna dish.

Sweet potato fries are so addictive you might make them for consecutive days once you start making them. You can serve them as a snack, a side dish with your favorite sandwich, or have them as your main meal. A dipping sauce is optional but highly recommended.

Unlike their fast-food fried Russet cousins, sweet potato fries can be baked in the oven or air-fried for extra health points. Before you bake them, coat them in olive oil and cornstarch. This will give it the crunch we all love.

A quinoa salad is probably the easiest thing you can make for dinner. It does not require any cooking, maybe just slight chopping and boiling. Before you cook the quinoa in salt and boiling water or broth, wash it under cold water to remove the bitter coating.

While the quinoa is cooking, you can prepare your veggies and salad dressing. You can use any veggies you like but include as many colors as possible for a beautifully plated salad. For the dressing, you can use a classic Italian or a spicy Thai red curry. 

If chicken wraps were your go-to meal before your vegan journey, you would be surprised at how similar a vegan tofu wrap tastes. A tofu wrap combines oil-free, crispy, baked tofu cubes with a medley of fresh and crisp veggies, which is doused in a luscious miso dressing or other dressing of choice. 

This wrap is protein-rich and so satisfying. You can also make this wrap gluten-free by swapping out the regular tortillas for gluten-free tortilla wraps. 

Vegan pot pies are perfect for any occasion, from a holiday celebration and Sunday family dinner to a potluck or just a weeknight meal. Typically, pot pies are made with chicken, but for a vegan version, you can use seitan, any other vegan chicken, or mushrooms.

Cook your vegan protein with vibrant fresh veggies and flavorful herbs in a delicious creamy sauce and top them with a pie crust. Once it is out of the oven and the savory aroma hits you, you will not be able to wait till it cools down. 

Coconut chickpea curry is the best kind of recipe as it only requires one pot, and it is so delicious you keep making it. This curry is deceptively simple to make. All you need is to do some chopping, and the rest of the magic happens over the stove.

It is also packed with out-of-the-world flavors. Once you taste the curry, you will realize it was worth the wait. And if you have leftovers, it will be perfect for meal prep.