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    Published: Apr 19, 2021 · Modified: Oct 13, 2022 by Melanie McDonald · This post contains affiliate links · As an Amazon Associate I earn from qualifying purchases. · 9 Comments

    Quick Vegan Meals for Weeknights

    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.

    Quick Vegan Meals For Weeknights

    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!)

    easy vegan cheese sauce
    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!
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    Easy Vegan Ratatouille

    a pot of 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.
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    Easy Savoury Rice

    a bowl of savoury rice
    Quick, healthy & easy savoury rice. Full of tasty vegetables and ready from start to finish in less than thirty minutes!
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    Vegan Black Bean Burgers

    hands holding a large black bean burger
    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!
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    Peanut Noodles

    a bowl of peanut noodles with fresh vegetables and cilantro
    Quick, easy, versatile and very slurpable Peanut Noodles! Perfect for midweek dinners and meal prep and the only cooking required is boiling the noodles!
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    Vegan 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!
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    Mushroom Fried Rice

    a bowl of mushroom 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! 
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    Cherry Tomato Sauce

    cherry 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. 
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    Easy Butternut Squash Curry

    a small bowl of butternut squash curry over rice with a wedge of naan bread on the side
    Creamy, sweet Butternut Squash Curry served over piles of steaming rice. Quick, healthy, easy, totally delicious and ready in only 30 minutes!
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    Vegan Potato Soup

    a bowl of 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!
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    Creamy Vegan Mushroom Pasta

    Picture this. 
    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!
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    Creamy Vegan Gnocchi with Garlic & Kale

    Vegan Gnocchi and kale in a creamy sauce and sprinkled with red pepper flakes and freshly ground black pepper
    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! 
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    Easy Vegan Mushroom Pie

    easy vegan mushroom pies
    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! 
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    Cauliflower Alfredo

    a bowl of cauliflower 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.
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    Creamy Vegan Corn Chowder

    a bowl of 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!
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    One-Pot Spicy Vegetable Rice

    a bowl of spicy 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.
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    White Bean Artichoke Burgers

    a bean burger in a bun with toppings
    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.
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    Keema 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.
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    Five 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.
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    Vegan Kale Pesto

    a jar of vegan 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!
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    I 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!

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    1. Geri says

      October 30, 2022 at 9:51 am

      Thank You so much! I simply love your recipes, I consider you as my friend and my vegan chef. Have a blessed day,

      Reply
    2. Sarah Jones says

      May 09, 2021 at 5:46 am

      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.

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      • A Virtual Vegan says

        May 10, 2021 at 12:56 pm

        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!

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    3. Patricia says

      April 20, 2021 at 12:48 pm

      Thanks for great recipes. I look forward to hearing from you and really love you ideas

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      • A Virtual Vegan says

        April 20, 2021 at 10:33 pm

        Thank you Patricia - So pleased you're enjoying the emails/recipes!

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    4. NANCY A GEE says

      November 14, 2019 at 6:12 pm

      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.

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      • A Virtual Vegan says

        November 18, 2019 at 7:18 am

        Sounds great Nancy. I hope you enjoy my recipes too!

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    5. Madeleine Farrell says

      January 20, 2019 at 12:50 pm

      Hi Mel, Thank you so much for helping this “new vegan” to do the right thing.

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      • A Virtual Vegan says

        January 21, 2019 at 11:00 am

        You're welcome Madeleine!

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