Crush those weeknight goals, eat well & still have time to put your feet up, with these 20 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, 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 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. It's a really good way to use up surplus or past their best vegetables and makes a lovely dinner or side that reheats and freezes perfectly.
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 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, lime, 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
This 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 recipeCherry Tomato Sauce
A rustic, creamy, thick and full of flavour Cherry Tomato Sauce, that's perfect for serving over pasta. It's made with only 6 ingredients and is easy enough for midweek, yet worthy of company too.
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 recipeVegan Potato Soup
Thick, hearty and creamy Vegan Potato Soup. It's really simple to make and very budget friendly. You can enjoy it just as it is, or get crazy with toppings. I like to finish mine off with some crumbled tempeh bacon, crispy roasted potato chunks & a sprinkle of parsley for a pop of colour!
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 recipeEasy Vegan Mushroom Pie
Tender, juicy, meaty portobello mushroom, stuffed with sweet caramelized onions, a sprinkling of thyme, all topped with buttery, crisp pastry. This is seriously the easiest Vegan Mushroom Pie you will find & it’s soooo good!!! Perfect for making in advance too!
make this recipeSkinny Fettuccine Cauliflower Alfredo
This quick & easy Skinny Fettuccine Cauliflower Alfredo is rich, creamy & delicious. It also happens to be really low in calories & virtually fat free!
make this recipeCreamy Vegan Corn Chowder
A luscious, comforting and creamy Vegan Corn Chowder that is ready from start to finish in under 30 minutes & has only 5 ingredients (plus water & seasoning)!
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 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 recipeKeema Lentils
These spicy & flavourful Indian style Keema Lentils are ridiculously easy to make. Cook in a pan for a speedy dinner or use a slow cooker for a more leisurely approach. Serve with some rice for a delicious & satisfying meal.
make this recipeFive Spice Tofu
Five Spice Tofu with crispy seasoned tofu tossed in a sticky sauce is an explosion of flavours. It's the perfect combination of sweet, savoury, spicy and tangy and it's really quick and easy to make.
make this recipeKale Almond Pesto
This Kale Almond Pesto makes a wonderful alternative to traditional basil pesto plus it's cheaper to make & it's dairy free. Stir through freshly cooked pasta for a super fast & nutritious meal!
make this recipeI hope this has given you some much-needed inspiration. Be sure to save (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!
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!