Looking to add more plant-based meals to your dinner routine? This collection of the best plant-based dinner recipes is here to inspire! Packed with vibrant flavors and wholesome ingredients, these dishes prove that eating plant-based can be both delicious and satisfying. From hearty bowls to comforting casseroles, you’ll find easy-to-make recipes that are perfect for everyone, whether you’re a seasoned vegan or just looking to incorporate more veggies into your diet. Get ready to enjoy nutritious meals that are bursting with flavor!
Plant-Based Taco Feast
Take taco night in a new direction with these healthy vegan tacos. We’ve swapped crumbled tofu for the ground beef, without sacrificing any of the savory seasonings you expect in a taco. You can also use the filling in burritos, bowls, taco salads and to top nachos.
Plant-Based Tofu Tacos
These quick vegan tacos, featuring a spicy tofu filling, are perfect for a weeknight dinner. To keep them vegan, top with shredded cabbage, fresh pico de gallo, and guacamole. For a vegetarian twist, add crumbled queso fresco.
Roasted Vegetable & Black Bean Tacos
These hearty vegan tacos are quick and easy to make, perfect for busy weeknights. They are so tasty no one will miss the meat or dairy.
Black Bean-Quinoa Bowl
This black bean and quinoa bowl features many classic elements of a taco salad, minus the fried shell. It’s loaded with pico de gallo, fresh cilantro, and avocado, and topped with an easy hummus dressing.
Jackfruit Barbacoa Burrito Bowls
Jackfruit, a tropical fruit with a dense, chewy texture, serves as a perfect blank canvas for absorbing flavors. In these vegan burrito bowls, the jackfruit is simmered in a warm and spicy chile sauce, making it so delicious that you won’t miss the pork or beef.
No-Cook Black Bean Salad
The creamy dressing in this vegan black bean salad is achieved by blending avocado. You can use any combination of salad greens, but for a peppery twist, consider using arugula to enhance the hearty flavors of this salad.
One-Pot Plant-Based Tomato Basil Pasta
Enjoy all the beloved flavors of guacamole in a nutritious, veggie-packed salad. For added protein, consider incorporating leftover roast chicken or sautéed shrimp. Serve alongside tortilla chips on the side or crumbled over the top for an extra tasty twist.
One-Pot Tomato Basil Pasta
This one-pot pasta with a tangy tomato-basil sauce is a quick, easy, and convenient weeknight dinner. Simply combine all your ingredients in one pot, stir occasionally, and in about 25 minutes, you’ll have a delicious and healthy meal that the whole family will love.
Chickpea Pasta with Mushrooms & Kale
Loading up your pasta with vegetables like the kale and mushrooms here is not only delicious, it also makes the meal more satisfying.
Plant-Based Edamame and Veggie Bowl
The ingredients in this vegan grain bowl recipe can be prepared in advance, making it an ideal lunch to pack for work. The tangy citrus dressing adds a refreshing touch to complement the sweet caramelization of the roasted sheet-pan veggies.
