Easy Vegan Weeknight Dinner Recipes

This short-cut version of a Sichuan classic replaces ground meat with crumbled tofu and mushrooms and leans heavily on pantry ingredients to deliver big flavour, fast. We use jarred chili crisp to lend the perfect amount of crunch that keeps things weeknight-friendly.

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All the flavours of a hearty lasagna come together in this comforting vegan soup. Loaded with vegan ground beef, tomatoes, tender lasagna noodles and fresh flavours, then topped with a creamy tofu ricotta for the perfect spoonful every time. This dish comes together in no time, making it a perfect recipe for weeknights!

This classic Indian chickpea curry also happens to be vegan! Spicy, smoky, and bursting with flavour, you can serve it alongside rice for a speedy weeknight dinner. If you’re sensitive to spices, or heat, use half the amount of ground masala and save the other half for next time!

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Craving a bit of spice? This flavourful curry features scotch bonnets for a welcome kick of heat that’s nicely balanced out with creamy coconut milk and a hearty base of lentils and veggies. Pair it with rice or pita for a satisfying vegan dinner.

Perked up with a bit of balsamic vinegar, this comforting tomato sauce benefits from a slow simmer, resulting in a dish that’s every bit as rich, hearty and flavourful as traditional bolognese.

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Soba noodles are quick to cook and they work well at room temperature, making them a natural choice for a quick or make-ahead vegan dinner on a busy weeknight.

You’ve probably heard of falafel before — but what about falafel sliders? They are perfectly crispy on the outside and soft and fluffy on the inside and they’re shallow fried (or even baked) to make the process easier. Serve them on flat breads with tangy tabbouleh salad and a lot of tahini sauce, and you have the perfect vegan dinner.

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Grilled portobello mushrooms are the star of this filling vegan dish that comes together in just 30 minutes. With a nourishing filling of sweet potatoes and black beans, you’ll be hooked on the satisfying mix of textures.

This super simple recipe packs a major flavour punch! It’s part stew, part dip, and the creamy, garlicky flavours pair perfectly with a piece of toasty sourdough for a fast and hearty vegan meal.

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This extremely slurpable dinner is low carb, packed with protein, and super delicious. Ramen noodles are swapped for spiralized zucchini to give you an extra dose of veggies.

This eggplant casserole is a classic Middle Eastern dish common in Iraq. Although typically made with layers of kofta (beef patties), eggplant, potatoes, onions, peppers and tomatoes, we skip the kofta here and bake up the veggies using the same method. The result? A light and deeply flavourful vegan casserole that makes for great leftovers, too.

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New to tempeh? This simple skewer recipe is a great place to start. The coconut provides a nice crisp coating and the mango salsa adds a refreshing, sweet and zesty component that’ll have you hooked on the plant-based protein in no time.

Lebanese za’atar flatbread (AKA manaeesh) is typically served for breakfast alongside a hot cup of tea, but we love the idea of topping it with your favourite vegan cheese, veggies, or plant-based protein for a heartier breakfast-for-dinner.

Once topped with pickled red onions and tangy cabbage slaw, you would never know that these tacos are meatless. If you’re tight on time, we recommend prepping the jackfruit ahead of time and then tossing it on tortillas, rice or whatever your heart desires on busy weeknights.

Made with just a handful of ingredients, this easy one-pot dish is perfect for a weeknight dinner or a hearty brunch. White beans are stewed in a flavourful tomatoey broth until thickened and the beans have become soft and tender.

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