Interested in a plant-based diet? Or looking to start eating more vegan meals? Try these easy vegan recipes for beginners that are made with simple ingredients. These are often my go-to meals as they are easy and quick to make. There are dinner, lunch and breakfast recipes.

There is a tendency of thinking that vegan food is complicated, I’m often asked: but what do you eat? People assume that removing animal products leaves you with nothing but it is quite the opposite! You will discover so many new things! These vegan recipes are quick and simple and I hope they can give you some inspiration on plant based eating or get your started!

From pasta, to meatballs, rice, burgers and fritters, here are some easy recipes to get you into vegan cooking!

Quick & Easy Vegan Recipes For Beginners

1. Roasted Pepper Pasta

This roasted red pepper pasta sauce is incredibly creamy and comforting. It is made from roasted bell peppers and it requires very basic ingredients. Served with spinach, it’s the perfect healthy and filling lunch or dinner.

2. Pasta e Fagioli

This is a great Italian classic and only requires basic cheap and staple ingredients. It comes together in less than 30 minutes and it’s the perfect weeknight cosy dinner.

3. Caramelised Banana Porridge

Porridge was one of the first things that I made vegan, as you simply swap cows milk for plant milk. This porridge is incredibly comforting and easy to make.

4. Tofu Summer rolls

These tofu summer rolls require minimal cooking and they come together super quickly! The have tons of good for you vegetables, protein from tofu and they are served with a delicious peanut butter sauce but you can serve them with a store bought asian sauce like sweet chili.

5. Red kidney beans and quinoa burgers

These veggie burgers are super easy to make and they are full of flavour! They are made using canned products like canned quinoa and red kidney beans so they require minimal cooking, just blend all the ingredients and cook the burgers on a pan.

6. Cauliflower bites

Eating cauliflower in this way is so tasty! Try these easy and crunchy cauliflower bites for a great dinner side. They require staple ingredients like flour, milk, breadcrumbs and herbs and spices.

7. Chili sin carne

Making a vegan chilli is super easy, simply swap mince for vegan mince, that can be easily found in any supermarkets, and you will have a super flavourful chilli, check out the recipe below.

8. Teriyaki tempeh and broccoli rice

Teriyaki tempeh and broccoli. This is a really simple stir fry but with lots of flavours. If you have never tried tempeh this is an easy and delicious way to cook it.

9. Spinach and basil pesto

This is a different take on a classic basil pesto and all you need is a blender! This spinach pesto pasta is truly delicious and so easy to make, it takes a few minutes to make the pesto.

10. Potato Rosti

It cannot get easier than this when making a side with potatoes, the only ingredient you need is potatoes and the rest is seasoning!

11. Pumpkin, Sweet Potato and Carrot Soup

This easy soup is the perfect comforting meal for the fall and winter. It’s full of flavour and the best on a cold day. It comes together quickly and only requires a hand blender.

12. Lentil meatballs

These lentil meatballs are made with canned lentils and are made a very few ingredients and served with a delicious tomato sauce.

12. Vegan burrito bowl

This burrito bowl is so delicious! It is also customisable based on the ingredients you have on hand. Get the recipe below!

13. Mixed Vegetable Pakoras Fritters

These vegetable fritters are a great way to eat vegetables and they are super easy to make. They are flavourful, spiced, and high in protein.

14. Mushroom Leek Quiche

This vegan quiche is real comfort food. It is made with store bought shortcrust pastry, mushrooms, leeks and tofu holds them together.

15. Tofu Burgers

These tofu burgers are super easy and quick to make and a different way to enjoy tofu. It is smoky and full of spices that give it all the flavour. Perfect with a burger bun but also on its own

Did you make any of these recipes?

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