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    Home » Recipes » Easy Veganuary Recipes

    30 MINUTE DINNERS

    Short on time but still want a good dinner? These vegan recipes come together in 30 minutes or less, from a quick pan of pizza beans and spicy sofritas to a creamy vegan fettuccine Alfredo. Perfect for busy weeknights when you want something delicious without a long ingredient list or a sink full of dishes.

    • Skillet of beans with text overlay that reads cacio e pepe butter beans.
      Cacio e Pepe Butter Beans
    • Skillet of creamy beans with text overlay that reads marry me butter beans.
      Marry Me Butter Beans
    • Burrito bowl with knife and fork, with text overlay that reads Chipotle burrito bowl.
      Burrito Bowl (Chipotle Copycat)
    • Bowl of pasta salad with text overlay that reads Mediterranean chickpea pasta salad.
      Mediterranean Chickpea Pasta Salad
    • Sandwich on plate with text overlay that reads chickpea salad sandwich.
      Chickpea Salad Sandwich (Creamy & Easy)
    • Stack of two wraps on plate with text overlay that reads veggie hummus wrap.
      Veggie Wrap with Hummus (Easy, Healthy & Delicious!)
    • Plate of tofu with text overlay that reads chili crisp silken tofu.
      Chili Crisp Silken Tofu (5 Minutes!)
    • Bowl of bean salad with text overlay that reads creamy chipotle bean salad.
      Creamy Chipotle Bean Salad
    • Bowl of basil pesto with text overlay that reads vegan pesto recipe.
      Vegan Pesto Recipe (Creamy, Easy & Better Than Store-Bought)
    • Skillet of vegetables with text overlay that reads fajita veggies.
      Fajita Veggies (Easy, Flavorful & Better Than Takeout)
    • Skillet of saucy beans with text overlay that reads pizza beans.
      Pizza Beans (Cozy, Cheesy & One-Pan Easy)
    • Bowl of bean salad with text overlay that reads dense bean salad.
      Dense Bean Salad (Hearty, Protein-Packed & Meal Prep Friendly)
    • Skillet of sofritas with text overlay that reads tofu sofritas.
      Sofritas (Chipotle-Style Copycat – One Pan!)
    • Bowl of mac and cheese with text overlay that reads vegan mac & cheese.
      Vegan Mac and Cheese (Ultra Creamy, Stovetop, No Nuts!)
    • Sandwich on plate with text overlay that reads vegan BLT sandwich.
      Vegan BLT (Easy, Smoky & Better Than the Classic!)
    • Bowl of pasta with fork, with text overlay that reads vegan fettuccine alfredo.
      Easy Vegan Fettuccine Alfredo (Nut-Free & Blender-Free!)
    • Overhead view of vegan drunken noodles in bowl with chopsticks, with text overlay that reads vegan drunken noodles
      Vegan Drunken Noodles (Pad Kee Mao)
    • Overhead view of gnocchi, vegetables, and sausage on pan with text overlay that reads vegan Italian sheet pan dinner.
      Vegan Italian Sheet Pan Dinner
    • Photo of stir fry in skillet with text overlay that reads Spicy Black Pepper Tofu
      Spicy Black Pepper Tofu (30-Minute Vegan Dinner)
    • Bowl of peanut butter noodles with text overlay that reads peanut butter noodles super easy quick spicy vegan
      Peanut Butter Noodles (Easy, Spicy & Vegan!)
    • Overhead view of chickpea curry in pot with text overlay that reads chickpea curry easy weeknight dinner ready in 30 minutes
      Chickpea Curry (Easy, Creamy & One Pot!)
    • Chickpea Salad with Creamy Smoky Tahini Dressing
      Chickpea Salad with Creamy Smoky Tahini Dressing
    • Creamy Coconut Butter Bean Curry
    • Moroccan-Spiced Lentil Salad
      Moroccan-Spiced Lentil Salad
    • Mediterranean Quinoa Salad
    • Vegan Spring Roll in a Bowl!
    • Easy Vegan Tacos: Shredded Tofu Taco Meat
    • Easy Vegan Orange Chicken
    • Quick & Easy BBQ Tofu
      Quick & Easy BBQ Tofu
    • Dirty Martini Pasta (Vegan)
    • Waffle Tofu
    • The Best Vegan Greek Salad

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