Author: Help yourself to these 20 Meaty Vegan Father's Day Recipes! Vegan steak, burgers, sausages, chicken wings, buffalo dip, and more!! Everything is meaty and delicious and of course 100% VEGAN!!
Enjoy a meal with your dad, or most of these recipes freeze very well, so they are perfect for making ahead of time or for stocking the freezer so dad can enjoy them for weeks to come! Whether you are cooking this up for your dad or yourself, these 10 meaty vegan Father's Day recipes will "hit the spot" as my dad would say 🙂
Bonus points: if you want to gift something to dad to make these recipes even more epic, I've fallen in love with my Lodge reversible grill griddle that will get you those epic grill marks without the need for a barbeque. Why do grill marks make everything taste better?
Vegan Seitan Steak
Mouth-watering, tender, chewy, juicy, flavourful, meat-like texture. Amazing! BBQ or pan fry then serve whole or slice and put on top of salad for a steak salad. So delicious and satisfying!Â
Vegan Italian Seitan Sausages
Easy to make with oil-free option. Perfect for the grill, BBQ, to toss on pasta, pizzas, salads, soups, on a bun, or to use anywhere you like!
Vegan Fried Chicken
Meaty and juicy with a pull-apart texture that makes an ideal chicken substitute. Once you make a bucket of these crunchy coated mushrooms, they will soon be your go-to vegan fried chicken recipe!Â
Vegan Seitan Burger
Just 10 ingredients to make the best homemade burger patty ever. Juicy, chewy, meaty, and holds up on the grill!
Vegan Lentil Meatloaf
Hearty, flavorful, and easy to make! Packed with protein-rich lentils, savory mushrooms, and comforting spices, it bakes up perfectly with a sticky, caramelized glaze.Â
Easy Vegan Tacos
This is the BEST vegan taco meat you'll ever taste! The secret is to use a cheese grater to grate the tofu into shreds- this gives it a texture similar to pulled chicken!
Vegan Buffalo Chciken Dip
Tastes just like the classic, but better because it's easy to make, dairy-free, gluten-free, way healthier, make-ahead, and super delicious. Creamy, cheesy, spicy goodness perfect for any game day, BBQ, party, or movie night.
Vegan Chicken Wings
This classic bar food served with vegan blue cheese dip and all! Make ahead recipe. Perfect for game night, or a party appetizer.Â
Vegan Hot Honey Chicken
Crunchy, chicken-y, spicy, sweet, and downright addictive. This tofu is perfectly crisp and drizzled with an easy vegan hot honey sauce you'll want to put on everything!
Vegan Sofritas
Smoky, saucy, and packed with deep, rich flavor, this Sofritas recipe tastes just like Chipotle's, but it's even better because it's homemade, budget-friendly, vegan, and ready in one skillet.
Vegan Stuffed Peppers
Tastes just like traditional ground beef and rice, you won't believe they're plant-based. I like to top mine with melty vegan cheese (which is optional) for that final kiss of gooey deliciousness.
Easy Vegan Meatballs
Hearty, flavorful, and packed with protein. Made with pantry-friendly TVP (textured vegetable protein), they bake up tender and meaty with lightly crisp edges. Perfect for spaghetti, meatball subs, and more!
Vegan Deli Meat
This homemade Tofu Deli Meat is chewy, crispy, smoky, and salty. It's easy to make with just 5 ingredients, and it's also oil-free and has a gluten-free option! Even tofu haters will love it!
Quick & Easy Vegan Bacon
This quick and easy vegan bacon recipe is crispy, chewy, smoky delicious, and made with just 6 ingredients! Tofu strips are marinated in a salty, sweet, smoky marinade that tastes just like bacon.
Vegan BLT Sandwich
Everything you love about the classic. Smoky, crispy bacon, juicy tomatoes, crunchy lettuce, and creamy mayo, but made completely plant-based and incredibly easy.
Vegan Garlic Seared Scallops
Creamy, garlicky, buttery, slightly nutty, and all-around amazing! Just 13 minutes to make and just 9 ingredients! Perfect for an appetizer, or as a main with served with pasta or potatoes and a veg.
Vegan Lasagna
Layers of a vegan meaty bolognese sauce, lasagna noodles, homemade cashew vegan ricotta (which takes less than 5 minutes to make), all topped with a 5-minute vegan mozzarella sauce.
Vegan Fish & Chips
The "fish" is made from tofu with a special technique that makes it flaky and full of flavour, all fried up in a homemade beer batter.
Vegan Chili
Packed with protein and fiber this award-winning vegan chili is not only perfect for game day or entertaining but also easy to make, full of good-for-you ingredients, and freezes beautifully for meal prep.
Vegan Pulled Pork Sandwich
A healthy and incredibly tasty vegetarian and vegan alternative to pulled pork or chicken. Quick and easy to make. Even carnivores love it!
If you try any of these vegan pasta recipes, let us know by leaving a comment, rating it, and don't forget to tag @itdoesnttastelikechicken on Instagram.
Bon appetegan!
Sam Turnbull.
Chip says
The Vegan Seitan Steak recipe absolutely blew my mind the first time I made it. I have made it numerous times since. Thank you so much for offering these amazing dishes that are so creative and tasty!
Sam Turnbull says
You're most welcome, Chip! It's my pleasure 🙂