It’s January which means it’s time for Veganuary! If you’ve not heard of Veganuary before, it’s a campaign that challenges people to try out the vegan lifestyle for the month of January and this year over 40,000 people are taking part.
So if you’re one of those people and you’re wondering what on earth to make for dinner when you get home from work, then below is a round-up of 21 super simple meals that can be made in under 30 minutes, with minimal fuss.
But if you’re feeling extra lazy, there are always shortcuts you can take. Being vegan doesn’t mean hours of prep and cooking every day, like some people assume.
A few extra-lazy bonus ideas:
- Frozen mixed veg + vegan-friendly curry sauce + microwave rice
- Baking potato + baked beans
- Vegetarian sausages + mashed potato + onion gravy
- Shop-bought fajita kit (with spices, sauce and tortilla wraps) + mushrooms & peppers + guacamole
- Vegan mince or tinned lentils + shop-bought bolognese sauce + dried spaghetti + (optional) vegan cheese or nutritional yeast
- Shop-bought, vegan-friendly pizza dough + pizza sauce + toppings of choice + (optional) vegan cheese or nutritional yeast
- Vegan burger + burger bun + chips + ketchup
- Falafel (egg-free) + pita wrap + hummus + tahini + salad
The above meal ideas aren’t all necessarily “healthy” but for when you’re on the verge of giving up, feeling lazy or just want some fast food, these will definitely hit the spot. Just make sure you always check the ingredients to watch for added dairy, particularly in sauces and baked goods.
But now for some real, delicious, easy, quick, vegan homemade meals…
1. 10 Minute Creamy Vegan Bean and Aubergine Casserole
laurencariscooks.com
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18. Vegetable Chow Mein Noodles
savorytooth.com
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(note: use vegetarian oyster sauce or hoisin sauce instead)
I have just stumbled on your website, by seeing the leek and mushroom pie. I can’t wait to try it and other recipes there, they look amazing and convenient to do. I have noticed you use couscous a bit and I have recently discovered this is over-rated and used by vegans because it is thought to be the healthy option. But other grains are much more nutrient rich ie buckwheat, bulgar wheat, aramanth and quinoa. I just thought it useful to pass this on.
#18 Vegetable Chow Mein is not vegan. It is made with Oyster sauce.
Thanks Steph, will edit to make a note about that.
You Should Know This If You’re Writing A Vegan Blog.. Creds Lost..
Back off hater
I know it might be hard to read food labels from all the way up there on that high horse, but there are vegan versions of oyster sauce.
It is if its vegan veggie chow mien listed on a vegan website
Actually, there is a strong argument to be made that oysters are suitable for vegans. Google it. (Obviously ensure that the oyster sauce you are using is actually made from oysters; the more sustainable, the better.)
Im vegetarian and always wanted to take the next step to go vegan. Originally, I thought that vegan recipes were far to complicated and expensive but this website has totally convinced me that veganism is anything but. Thank you for making me take that next step!!!
So happy to hear you are going vegan!!! The dairy industry is PURE EVIL! The poor animals are tortured and abused every minute of their sad :( lives… not to mention the EVIL dairy industry is responsible for the horrific veal industry!!! :’-(
Best of luck!
Don’t feel overwhelmed… have fun with it!
I’ve been Vegetarian for over 20 yrs and strict Vegan for almost 9 yrs and I LOVE IT ♡♡♡
Wow this is the first time I’ve come across multiple vegan dinner recipes and every single one sounds delicious and my family will like them. Well hubs will love them. Still working on our toddler. Thanks!
Looking forward to trying some of these this week. Thank you.
Enjoy, Brenda! :)
These recipes look and sound delicious! I am definitely adding them to my recipe filea. Thanks for sharing!
Great recipe collection, I love it. Every one of them is amazing and I will definitely cook some of them for my girlfriend and scenes she is a vegan I’m sure she will love it too. Thank you for sharing this delicious collection with us.
I decided to try out being a vegan, and my very first vegan meal was the Baked Sweet Potato with Garam Masala Chickpeas (no.7). I ABSOLUTELY LOVED IT!!! All these wonderful recipes seem so delicious and is a great start to my vegan journey! Thanks :)
Hi Aimee!
Yummy and healthy Blog!
I am not a vegan yet, but I am trying to look for tasty and healthy options to start my vegan way of life. I am hoping some of your recipes would help me and I think they will. Is this a book? Where can I buy them?
Thanks for sharing
Hi is this a book? That I could buy
Fantastic round up of yummy vegan dishes Aimee :) They all sound delicious! Thank you for featuring my baked sweet potatoes x
Thanks Nadia! Your recipe looks soooo good, definitely going on my to-try list.
LOVE this round up Aimee! What a delicious array of dishes ❤️ I want to try them all!
And thank you so much for including my Paella. This dish is one of my faves as it’s so quick, easy and cheap :)
Happy Veganuary! xx
Thanks Sharon! I want to try them allllll!
So many awesome recipes here, Aimee! Thank you for the winter food inspiration!
Thanks Nisha! Hugs
I always thought being vegan was hard but these recipes make VEGANUARY a breeze to pull through!
Right? How could you miss meat with all this food!