Crush those weeknight goals, eat well & still have time to put your feet up, with these quick vegan meals that take 35 minutes or less.
Monday to Friday. Life is hectic. Everyone's hungry and you don't have the time or energy to spend ages in the kitchen cooking dinner. I get it.
So, I've put together this collection of Quick Vegan Meals for Weeknights, from my own tried and trusted recipes, so that you can crush those quick vegan dinner goals, eat really well and still have time to put your feet up and enjoy your evening.
These quick vegan meals are fast and easy but still really good. Because we never want to sacrifice taste! And they are ready in no more than 35 minutes. Some much less.
Most of these recipes can easily be doubled so that you can make them, enjoy them, then reheat some more later in the week. It's something I do all the time and it helps keep me sane at dinnertime. When you are stressing about what to make for dinner, it's lovely to go to the fridge and find a meal that you stashed away and forgot about!
Easy Vegan Cheese Sauce (no nuts!)
A silky smooth, lusciously creamy, Vegan Cheese Sauce that is nut-free, gluten-free, low in fat, high in protein and can be whipped up in your blender in minutes! It's one of my favourite super quick dinners. Toss it through freshly cooked pasta and serve alongside some veggies or a salad. Dinner done fast!
make this recipeQuick Seasoned Black Beans
Seasoned Black Beans in under 15 minutes. So great for meal prep. Serve with rice and veggies for a quick meal, or use in bowl meals, burritos, enchiladas, tacos, casseroles, salads, etc.
make this recipeBraised White Beans & Greens
Comfy, cozy, healthy Braised White Beans & Greens ready in less than 30 minutes. Serve with rice or crusty bread for an easy, budget-friendly and super delicious meal!
make this recipeEasy Vegan Ratatouille
This quick and easy vegan ratatouille is a colourful, naturally gluten-free one-pot meal that's ready to eat in about 30 minutes.
make this recipeChickpea & Lentil Curry
Easy Chickpea & Lentil Curry in under 30 minutes! It's creamy, thick, saucy, comforting, and packed with delicious, rich, spicy flavour.
make this recipeSticky Maple Garlic Tofu
Sticky, saucy, sweet and savoury pan-fried Maple Garlic Tofu. Easy to make in about 20 minutes, packed with flavour, and so good served with rice and veggies for a quick dinner!
make this recipeVegan Hamburger Helper
Vegan Hamburger Helper is a one-pot, super easy, 25 minute recipe that the whole family will love. It's "meaty", cheesy, saucy and SO good!
make this recipeEasy Savoury Rice
Quick, healthy & easy savoury rice. Full of tasty vegetables and ready from start to finish in less than thirty minutes!
make this recipeVegan Black Bean Burgers
Easy to make Vegan Black Bean Burgers that are loaded with flavour and not mushy. They are satisfying, delicious and a tried & true reader favourite!
make this recipeVegan Broccoli Pasta
Really quick and easy Vegan Broccoli Pasta that can be ready in less than 15 minutes. It's creamy, cheesy, tangy and loaded with broccoli!
make this recipePeanut Noodles
Quick, easy, versatile and very slurpable Peanut Noodles! Perfect for midweek dinners and meal prep and the only cooking required is boiling the noodles!
make this recipeVegan Tortilla Soup
Vegan Tortilla Soup with rich, bold, smoky tomato, garlicky flavour, and piles of crispy, crunchy baked tortilla strips. Then come the extra toppings which really seal the deal. It's quick and easy to make and totally delicious!
make this recipeMushroom Fried Rice
Mushroom Fried Rice recipe is budget-friendly and super quick to make. It's a great way to use up leftover cooked rice, is made all in one pan and takes no more than 15 minutes!
make this recipeVegan Pumpkin Pasta
Creamy Vegan Pumpkin Pasta, made all in one pot in just 20 minutes. It's cozy and lusciously rich, as well as being quick, incredibly easy and so delicious!
make this recipeCherry Tomato Sauce
Cozy, rustic, and rich Cherry Tomato Sauce made with just 6 ingredients. Ready in less than 20 minutes and perfect with pasta for an easy dinner.
make this recipeEasy Butternut Squash Curry
Creamy, sweet Butternut Squash Curry served over piles of steaming rice. Quick, healthy, easy, totally delicious and ready in only 30 minutes!
make this recipeCreamy Vegan Mushroom Pasta
This Creamy Vegan Mushroom Pasta recipe is quick and easy to make, loaded up with sautéed mushrooms and spinach, and tossed in a heavenly, but low fat, creamy sauce. It can be ready in a little over the time it takes the pasta to boil!
make this recipeCreamy Vegan Gnocchi with Garlic & Kale
Soft fluffy pillows of store-bought gnocchi (almost always accidentally vegan) & tender, sautéed kale, tossed in a creamy, garlic infused sauce. This Creamy Vegan Gnocchi with Garlic & Kale is dinner party worthy but incredibly easy to make, taking less than 15 minutes from start to finish and that includes prep time too!
make this recipeCauliflower Alfredo
Quick and easy Cauliflower Alfredo that's rich, creamy, delicious, and really low in fat! It's a great, healthy and lightened-up alternative to traditional Alfredo sauce.
make this recipeCreamy Vegan Corn Chowder
Quick and easy Vegan Corn Chowder. It's creamy, comforting, has only a handful of ingredients and can be ready in under 30 minutes!
make this recipeOne-Pot Spicy Vegetable Rice
This One-Pot Spicy Vegetable Rice is our go to favourite mid-week dinner. 3o minutes & one pot is all that is standing between you & a big bowl full of deliciously spiced, flavourful rice studded with sweet, soft veggies.
make this recipeVegan Vodka Sauce
Vegan Vodka Sauce is ready in just 30 minutes with minimal prep. It's rich, creamy, packed with flavour, and because it's a dairy-free vodka sauce, no heavy cream is required. Toss through freshly cooked pasta for a delicious dinner!
make this recipeWhite Bean Artichoke Burgers
Easy to make and super tasty White Bean Artichoke Burgers with loads of texture and delicious hints of lemon & rosemary. Cook them in a skillet, the oven or on the grill.
make this recipeVegan Loaded Sweet Potato
Vegan Loaded Sweet Potato makes a fast, easy, filling and nutritious meal. Ready in less than 20 minutes, just 5 ingredients plus a couple of optional spices, and so delicious!
make this recipeVegan Pea Soup
Easy Vegan Pea Soup made with a bag of frozen peas in less than 20 minutes! Just 5 ingredients, plus some optional fresh mint if you have it. This simple soup is vibrant, healthy, and delicious!
make this recipeKeema Lentils
Spicy & flavourful Indian style Vegan Keema Lentils. This lentil Keema recipe is a quick and easy dinner that can be cooked on the stovetop in under 30 minutes, or in a slow cooker.
make this recipeChickpea Curry Soup
Simple and super delicious Chickpea Curry Soup. It's easy to make and ready in less than 30 minutes. Serve with fresh, crusty bread, rice or warm naan bread!
make this recipeVegan Kale Pesto
Vegan Kale Pesto is a delicious way to get your greens in! It's vibrant, packed with flavour, and a great alternative to traditional basil pesto. Stir through freshly cooked pasta for a very fast & easy meal!
make this recipeChard Stir Fry
Chard Stir Fry is a delicious and easy recipe that can be made in just 15-minutes when you need dinner on the table fast. With a handful of simple ingredients you'll love how easy it is to make!
make this recipeVegan Miso Zucchini Noodles
These no-cook Vegan Miso Zucchini Noodles are summery, healthy, light, and ready in under 15 minutes!
make this recipeVegan Omelette
A Vegan Omelette made with just 2 ingredients. Chickpea flour and aquafaba. It's really puffy, light and fluffy, a bit like a souffle omelette, and so delicious. Budget-friendly too!
make this recipeI hope this has given you some much-needed inspiration. Be sure to save it (with the little floating heart to the right ->) or bookmark/pin it so that you can come back to it when you're needing a dinner solution fast!
Geri says
Thank You so much! I simply love your recipes, I consider you as my friend and my vegan chef. Have a blessed day,
Sarah Jones says
Hey Melanie,
I've wanted to say thank you and hello for a while now, I'm going for the tofu option tonight, but love the look of all your recipes, I have Melanzane to use up, but can wait until tomorrow now haha.
I am Sarah originally from Manchester UK
now living with my boyfriend in Liguria Italy for almost 5 years.....
So heloo from across the pond and thank you again, looks lovely where you live and your pooch is soooo cute.
ciao! Sarah.
A Virtual Vegan says
Thanks Sarah. Hope you enjoyed the tofu recipe and any others you try. Lucky you living in Liguria. Italy is one of my favourite places!
Patricia says
Thanks for great recipes. I look forward to hearing from you and really love you ideas
A Virtual Vegan says
Thank you Patricia - So pleased you're enjoying the emails/recipes!
NANCY A GEE says
Your recipes look amazing! My daughters are vegan, now for 3 years.
We love to share recipes and create new ones. Moni, Annie, John, and I went to a restaurant in Colorado. They had black bean and rice burgers @$14. They made lemon lavender cake @$8 a slice. The bill was $80 for us four. Food was amazing. I will share your site with my daughters. Thanks for sharing with me.
Nancy Ann Gee
I will try your recipes, too.
A Virtual Vegan says
Sounds great Nancy. I hope you enjoy my recipes too!
Madeleine Farrell says
Hi Mel, Thank you so much for helping this “new vegan” to do the right thing.
A Virtual Vegan says
You're welcome Madeleine!