By Megan Edwards,
Last Updated:Plant-based eating should never be boring! We’ve rounded up our best vegan recipes that will impress even the pickiest eaters.
Plant-based eating should never be boring! We’ve rounded up our best vegan recipes that will impress even the pickiest eaters. Learn to create healthy, oil-free versions of comforting classics like potato skins, quesadillas, tacos, mac and cheese, brownies, ice cream, and more. From hearty vegan dinner recipes to tantalizing sweet treats, all these dishes use easy vegan cooking techniques and familiar ingredients so you can avoid overly complicated dishes without skimping on flavor. Get ready to dig into these vegan meal ideas that will delight the whole family!
VEGAN SNACKS & APPETIZERS
Break out these mouth-watering vegan recipes when you’re in the mood for finger food that tastes like classic pub grub minus all the unhealthy ingredients. Whether you’re hosting a party for game day or cooking for your kid’s birthday party, these tasty snacks are sure to satisfy everyone on your guest list.

Crispy Buffalo Cauliflower Bites

Loaded Potato Skins

Air-Fryer Taquitos with Cauliflower and Black Beans

Onion Rings

Sicilian Rice Balls with Mushrooms and Peas

Loaded Lentil Nachos

Sweet Potato Jalapeño Poppers

Ultimate Vegan Gravy

Fancy Vegan Meatballs

Zucchini Fritters

Vegan Queso Sauce

Black Bean and Sweet Potato Quesadillas

Classic Vegan Cornbread

Sweet Potato and Shiitake Mushroom Dumplings
VEGAN LUNCH RECIPES
Keep your fuel tank filled up with one of these drool-worthy vegan lunch recipes that will power you through the afternoon. Whether you need a quick grab-and-go sandwich or have more time on your lunch break to whip up something hot and tasty, all these scrumptious ideas will keep you energized through dinnertime.

Vegan BLTA with Carrot Bacon

BBQ Cauliflower and Pineapple Pizza

“No-Tuna” Salad Sandwich

No-Fry Fried Rice

Potato Waffle Sandwiches with Herbed Tofu Cream

Almost Egg Salad

Sweet Potato Shawarma

Butternut Squash Mac and Cheese with Broccoli
VEGAN DINNER RECIPES
When you want to sink your teeth into a substantial meal, these vegan dinner recipes are packed with good-for-you ingredients, exciting spices, and plenty of comforting flavors that will keep you satisfied. Add one of these healthy vegan meal ideas to your weekly rotation and savor all the delicious benefits of a plant-based plate.

Tamales-Inspired Waffles with Black Bean Hash

Thai Vegetable Noodle Soup

Mini Vegan Tamale Pie

Lentil, Chard & Sweet Potato Curry

Zucchini Rollatini with Quinoa and Chickpeas

Curried Millet Cakes with Creamy Red Pepper Coriander Sauce

Vegan Spaghetti Marinara with Lentil Balls

Spicy Tomato Sushi Rolls

Mushroom Chorizo Tacos con Papas

Butternut Squash Risotto

Vegan Potato Gnocchi with Mushrooms and Greens

Thai Green Curry Chickpeas with Spinach

Creamy Vegan Ramen

Potato-Spinach Casserole with Trumpet Mushrooms

Air-Fryer Portobello Burgers with Thousand Island Aïoli

Kale and Sweet Potato–Stuffed Vegan Ravioli

Tamales-Inspired Waffles with Black Bean Hash

Instant Pot Mushroom-Barley Stew

30-Minute One-Pot Pesto Pasta

Tempeh BBQ Sandwiches with Pineapple Slaw
VEGAN DESSERTS
Looking for something sweet to round out your meal? These desserts taste incredibly indulgent without using processed sugar, oil, or animal products. Whip up one of these popular recipes when your sweet tooth is calling or you’re hosting a plant-based dinner party. Whip up one of these popular vegan recipes when your sweet tooth is calling or you’re hosting a plant-based dinner party. It’s time to treat yourself!

Jeweled Avocado-Chocolate Pudding

Cranberry-Orange Bread Pudding

Chocolate Cherry Vegan Cobbler

Outrageously Healthy Brownies

Plum Rosette Tarts

Incredible Chocolate Sweet Potato Cake

Chewy Apple-Raisin Oatmeal Cookies

Mexican Chocolate Nice Cream

Southern-Style Banana Pudding Parfaits

Chocolate-Orange Dessert Donuts

The Best Vegan Strawberries and Cream
HUNGRY FOR MORE HEALTHY VEGAN RECIPES?
We have a huge variety of wholesome, nourishing vegan recipes to get you through every day from start to finish.
Ready to get started? Check out Forks Meal Planner, FOK’s easy weekly vegan meal planner to keep you on a healthy plant-based path. To learn more about a whole-food, plant-based diet, visit our Plant-Based Primer.
This article was originally published on 10/5/2017 and has been updated.

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