What’s better than one meal? Two meals, right? Not exactly. Having two separate meals can make you feel satiated for a relatively short amount of time before your stomach starts growling again. Eating the same foods every day can also get boring after a while, so it’s important to mix things up with diverse, new ingredients from time to time.
If you’re looking for interesting ways to spice up your dinner routine, read on! These 9 Easy Vegan Dinner Recipes will inspire you from start to finish. Whether you’re trying to cut back on meat or simply want to add variety to your diet, these recipes will provide all the nutrients with your body needs and leave you feeling full and satiated until the next meal.
Sweet Potato Biscuits with Sage Gravy
Sweet Potato Biscuits with Sage Gravy are one of those snacks that taste even better the next day. Sweet potatoes are full of beta-carotene and other antioxidants that give them their orange colour. They also contain fibre, vitamins, and minerals and are a great source of potassium, which is great for keeping blood pressure low and reducing the risk of kidney stones.
When baked, sweet potatoes become light and fluffy biscuit that is lightly sweet, rich in beta-carotene, and easy to digest. This recipe uses sage gravy as a topping for the sweet potato biscuits, which if you’re not a huge fan of sage, you can always leave it out. For the gravy, you’ll whisk together olive oil, white wine vinegar, water, garlic, and onion for a perfect vegan dinner that’s perfect for a chilly fall evening.
Maple-Baked Pears with Oat Topping
Maple-Baked Pears with Oat Topping are the perfect dessert for fall. Sweet, juicy pears are topped with a crunchy oat topping that is complemented nicely by the rich, dark maple syrup. The pears are simmered in a cinnamon- and vanilla-infused syrup that adds another layer of flavour to the pears.
These pears are delicious on their own, but if you’re looking for a vegan dinner idea, you can pair them with some vanilla soymilk, agave, and a drizzling of the maple-oat topping. The oats in the topping add beneficial fibre and minerals like manganese, copper, and iron. You can also drizzle the topping over vanilla soymilk, or use it to make dessert pancakes or French toast.
Chickpea Salad Stuffed Pita Bread
This Chickpea Salad Stuffed Pita Bread is the perfect vegan dinner. The pita bread is stuffed with a chickpea salad that is tangy, creamy, and full of protein. Chickpeas are loaded with fibre and protein, making them a perfect meal for vegans looking to eat more often. This recipe also uses tahini paste, a paste made from sesame seeds that are rich in vitamins and minerals including calcium, iron, and magnesium.
Tahini is also a perfect vegan alternative to dressing, providing extra flavour, texture, and vitamins. For the stuffing, chickpeas are combined with garlic, olive oil, lemon, salt, and spices for a vegan dinner that’s full of flavour and makes a great appetizer for parties or potlucks.
Shepherd’s Pie
Shepherd’s Pie is a traditional British dish. It uses ground beef as the main ingredient but is also made with mashed potatoes as a base. The topping on this pie is what sets it apart from other shepherd’s pies. Instead of usual mashed potatoes, this version uses mashed chickpeas, which adds protein and makes it a perfect vegan dinner.
The mashed chickpeas are used to make gravy that is then added to seasoned roasted vegetables like carrots and potatoes for a hearty vegan dinner. Adding chickpeas to mashed potatoes makes this dish hearty and gives it more protein, fibre, vitamins, and minerals. Shepherd’s pie is a great comfort food when you’re feeling under the weather. It’s full of protein and fibre to help you stay strong and healthy.
Tumeric Rice Bowl
Rice bowls are a popular vegan dinner option that is perfect for lunch or dinner. They are typically served with a protein of your choice and a variety of vegetables, salad toppings, and grains. This Tumeric Rice Bowl is a twist on the traditional. It uses brown rice as a base but is infused with turmeric for a warmer, spicier taste. It is then topped with a stir-fry of colourful vegetables that are full of vitamins, minerals, and protein.
Adding vegetables like broccoli, carrots, peppers, and tomatoes to your bowl helps you stay healthy and full. You can always add extra vegetables that you love or have in your fridge for variety and to make the vegetables as present as possible. Brown rice is a good source of protein and fibre, and is also grain-free, making it an ideal option for vegans.
Easy Lentil Burger
Easier than a traditional burger, this Easy Lentil Burger is full of protein and tastes great with a side of veggies. This vegan dinner uses a lentil patty as the main ingredient, which is then covered in a cashew-based vegan mayo and topped with lettuce, tomato, and red onion for a delicious and filling meal.
The patty is a great source of plant-based protein, fibre, and vitamins. Lentils are also a great source of iron, potassium, and fibre, helping you stay full and hydrated. Burgers are a popular option at dinner parties, but they are typically laden with heavy, fatty ingredients that are not good for your health.
Roasted Summer Vegetable Pasta Bake
Pasta is an ideal vegan dinner option that is also filling and healthy. This Roasted Summer Vegetable Pasta Bake uses vegetable penne pasta that is topped with a delicious sauce made from roasted vegetables, spices, and garlic. Roasted vegetables, such as zucchini, yellow squash, and red bell pepper, are low in calories and fibre.
They are also rich in vitamins A, C, and E, antioxidants that support cardiovascular and other healthy functions in the body. Penne pasta is a great source of fibre and protein, making it perfect for vegans looking to get their daily intake of both. The pasta is then topped with a white sauce that is made from cashews, nutritional yeast, and spices for a dinner that is full of flavour, vitamins, and minerals.
Slow Cooker Sweet Potato Fries with Spicy Curry Dipping Sauce
Vegan sweet potato fries are perfect for a dinner party or informal get-together. This recipe uses sweet potatoes as the ingredient for making the fries and then adds them to a spicy curry for dipping. The curry is full of flavour, thanks to the use of onions, garlic, ginger, and cardamom.
The fries are a great source of fibre and vitamins, while the curry is rich in iron, manganese, and zinc, helping you stay hydrated and energized while enjoying your sweet potato fries. Sweet potatoes are a rich source of vitamins A and C, which are essential for health and keeping you strong. Sweet potatoes are also a great source of fibre, helping you stay full and satiated until the next meal.
Greek Quinoa Bowl with Tempeh & Tofu Feta Cheese
This Greek Quinoa Bowl with Tempeh & Tofu Feta Cheese is a delicious vegan dinner that is full of flavour and nutrients. The quinoa is combined with veggie crumbles and tofu-based feta for an excellent source of protein. Tempeh is also a great source of plant-based protein and is rich in vitamin B12, which is essential for metabolism, good health, and energy.
For a tasty and filling vegan dinner, this recipe for Greek Quinoa Bowl with Tempeh & Tofu Feta Cheese is perfect. Greek quinoa is a good source of protein and fibre, while tofu is a perfect source of vitamins B12 and D, which are essential for good health and metabolism. Feta cheese is rich in protein and minerals, making it a perfect ingredient for any meal, especially vegan ones.
