• Skip to primary navigation
  • Skip to main content
  • Skip to primary sidebar
  • Recipes
  • About
  • Cookbook
  • Veganuary
  • FREE ebook
  • Shop

A Virtual Vegan

menu icon
go to homepage
  • Recipes
  • About
  • Cookbook
  • Veganuary
  • FREE ebook
  • Shop
    • Facebook
    • Instagram
    • Pinterest
    • YouTube
  • subscribe
    search icon
    Homepage link
    • Recipes
    • About
    • Cookbook
    • Veganuary
    • FREE ebook
    • Shop
    • Facebook
    • Instagram
    • Pinterest
    • YouTube
  • ×

    Home » Dinner

    Published: Dec 22, 2021 · Modified: Dec 22, 2022 by Melanie McDonald · This post contains affiliate links · As an Amazon Associate I earn from qualifying purchases. · 15 Comments

    31 Vegan Dinner Recipes For Veganuary

    31 vegan dinner recipes for Veganuary

    Make Veganuary easy and tasty with this collection of 31 vegan dinner recipes. One for every single day of the month!

    31 Vegan dinner recipes for every day of Veganuary

    Are you taking part in the Veganuary challenge? To help get you through the month, I have rounded up 31 vegan dinner ideas for Veganuary. That's one of my top Veganuary recipes for every single day of the month! Print them out, make a shopping list, buy what you need and you are good to go.

    Use this menu to jump to the section you are interested in:

    • What is Veganuary?
    • The benefits of a vegan diet
    • Vegan dinner recipes for Veganuary

    What is Veganuary?

    Veganuary is a yearly campaign that supports people through a month of eating vegan food in January and based on its growth over the past few years, it is expecting record-breaking signups in 2023!

    If you have found your way here, then chances are you might be one of those people. Congratulations and thank you for taking the pledge! By doing this you are helping to reduce the suffering of billions of animals, you are helping our planet, and you will discover new and exciting foods and recipes.

    stop eating animals sign

    If you haven't taken the Veganuary pledge yet but are curious to see what being vegan is all about,  you can find a vegan starter kit on Veganuary's website here, and plenty of super delicious vegan dinner recipes to get you started below. Be sure to explore my recipe index for other vegan meal inspiration too!

    The benefits of a vegan diet

    • A plant-based diet can be an incredibly healthy way to live. It has been shown to reduce your risk of contracting heart disease, stroke, diabetes, and even some types of cancer. Many people also feel better in themselves with higher energy levels and improved mood.
    • A plant-based diet is more sustainable.
    • One-third of the world's grain is fed to farm animals. That grain could instead be used to feed billions of people.
    • Cattle grazing is to blame for a lot of deforestation. Almost 80% of Amazon rainforests are currently used for grazing cattle. By limiting the meat and dairy we eat, we could help reduce deforestation.
    • By reducing our meat and dairy intake we could cut greenhouse gas emissions by up to 50%.
    • Eating less meat could see the world's water consumption reduce drastically. It takes approximately 2000 gallons of water to produce one pound of beef.  It is thought that by eating plant-based food for one year, an individual can save up to 150,000 gallons of water.
    • A plant-based diet could stop our oceans from being decimated. Scientists estimate that fish populations could completely collapse by 2050 if our current rate of fishing continues.
    • Lastly, plant-based food is amazing! It's fresh, vibrant, and delicious. Arm yourself with a bunch of great recipes and you won't look back!
    Brown cow licking hand

    Vegan Dinner Recipes For Veganuary

    And now to the exciting part. All the vegan dinner recipes you need for your month of Veganuary. These are my top Veganuary recipes. The most popular every January and there is one for every single day of the month!

    Chickpea Curry Soup

    2 bowls of chickpea 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 recipe

    Kidney Bean Burgers

    a kidney bean burger patty in a bun with green sauce, sprouts and tomato
    Kidney Bean Burgers with loads of flavour and texture. They are quick and easy to make, perfect for midweek meals and great for making ahead too!
    make this recipe

    Vegan Broccoli Pasta

    a pink bowl of broccoli pasta with a fork and spoon
    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 recipe

    Vegan Sausage Casserole

    vegan sausage casserole in a skillet
    Rich and exceptionally delicious Vegan Sausage Casserole. This is an easy, family-friendly recipe that's satisfying, big on flavour and made in less than an hour!
    make this recipe

    Lentil Shepherd’s Pie

    The ultimate Vegan Lentil Shepherd's Pie featuring rich, flavourful, saucy lentils topped with fluffy, creamy mashed potatoes & baked until deliciously golden brown & crispy. Easy, healthy, comforting and filling!
     
    make this recipe

    Baked Vegan Orzo Recipe

    baked orzo in a white dish
    This baked Vegan Orzo Recipe is an easy, throw it all in, one-pot wonder featuring tender orzo, cherry tomatoes & veggies topped with melty cheese!
    make this recipe

    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!
    make this recipe

    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!
    make this recipe

    Vegan Vodka Sauce

    a pan of vegan vodka sauce pasta
    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 recipe

    Vegan Broccoli Rice Casserole

    a bowl of vegan broccoli rice casserole
    One-pot, from scratch, super-easy, Vegan Broccoli Rice Casserole with creamy rice, tender broccoli and surprise sausage-y bites.  Put everything in the dish raw then bake. Minimal prep, minimal hands on time, maximum comfort! 
    make this recipe

    Vegan Vegetable Soup

    2 bowls of vegetable soup
    Vegan Vegetable Soup. Because everyone needs a great tasting, basic, budget-friendly, quick, clean-out the fridge-type soup recipe to turn to from time to time.
    make this recipe

    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!
    make this recipe

    Creamy Red Lentil Dal

    Red Lentil Dahl over rice in a bowl
    A quick & easy Red Lentil Dal that is as soul warming as it is delicious. It’s super creamy thanks to the melty red lentils & rich coconut milk. Perfect served over rice for an easy meal! 
    make this recipe

    I also have an Instant Pot version here.

    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. 
    make this recipe

    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! 
    make this recipe

    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!
    make this recipe

    Vegan Meal Prep with Black Beans & Rice

    4 glass vegan meal prep containers with rice, black beans, tomatoes and green sauce
    A healthy, protein packed recipe for Vegan Meal Prep with Black Beans & Rice that you can prep in advance in under 30 minutes & enjoy all week long!
    make this recipe

    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! 
    make this recipe

    Vegan Instant Pot Portobello Pot Roast

    The ultimate one pot family meal – Vegan Instant Pot Portobello Pot Roast! We’re talking meaty portobello mushrooms, meltingly tender vegetables and a thick, really rich and flavourful gravy. Plus as well as tasting amazing, it’s super easy, quick and convenient with minimal washing up. A big YES PLEASE on all counts! 
    make this recipe

    I also have a non-Instant Pot version here.

    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!
    make this recipe

    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! 
    make this recipe

    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!
    make this recipe

    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.
    make this recipe

    Super Simple Green Bean & Potato Curry

    green bean potato curry
    A really super simple Green Bean & Potato Curry that is budget friendly, only has 8 ingredients & needs no fancy-schmancy spices.
    make this recipe

    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.
    make this recipe

    Risi e Bisi

    cooked risi e bisi (Italian rice and peas) in a pan topped with some melting butter and fresh chopped parsley
    Risi e Bisi (Italian Rice & Peas) is a simple, humble and comforting one-pot recipe which originates from Venice. It's got a great flavour base from plenty of sweet leeks and green peas and it's creamy and rich with none of the fussiness of a risotto. In fact it's really easy to make and very family friendly.
    make this recipe

    Cauliflower Rice Bowls

    cauliflower rice bowl
    Super delicious and flavour-packed Cauliflower Rice Bowls with crispy cinnamon sweet potatoes & creamy, garlicky avocado mash!
    make this recipe

    Vegan Italian Sausage Pasta Soup

    A white bowl full of Vega Italian Sausage Pasta Soup with grated vegan parmesan on top.
    One-pot Vegan Italian Sausage Pasta Soup! It's hearty, rustic and comforting, with a creamy tomato-y soup base, lots of herbs and garlic, vegan sausage chunks and pasta. Ultimate vegan comfort food! 
    make this recipe

    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.
    make this recipe

    Beyond Meat Meatloaf

    a glazed meatloaf with 4 slices cut
    Vegan friendly Beyond Meat Meatloaf that's juicy, packed with flavour, perfectly tender and slices perfectly without crumbling. All finished off with a sticky caramelized meatloaf glaze!
    make this recipe

    Baked Vegan Mac and Cheese

    vegan mac and cheese in a bowl with a scattering of fresh parsley
    The ultimate Baked Vegan Mac and Cheese. Cheesy, saucy macaroni topped with an irresistible buttery & golden crispy crumb topping. No dairy, no nuts & easily made gluten-free. Prepare to get saucy! 
    make this recipe

    So there you have it. A meatless dinner idea for every single day of Veganuary. What better way to kick off the new year than with some compassion and super tasty vegan eating?

    You will also find lots of other great recipes and information if you explore my website. You can find guides to vegan stapIes and kitchenware essentials, as well as staple recipes like Vegan Butter, Vegan Yogurt, Oat Milk, Almond Milk, and Cashew Milk, plus lots of breakfasts, more dinners, snacks, and baked goods.

    If you need even more recipe ideas, my cookbook Vegan Comfort Cooking is available in bookstores, and be sure to sign up for my newsletter too.  That way you will get all of my brand-new recipes sent straight to your inbox as soon as they are published. 

    I wish you the best of luck, and the animals and the planet thank you!

    Cows - go vegan!

    Hungry For More?

    • Vegan Hamburger Helper
    • Vegan Ham
    • Vegan Broccoli Pasta
    • Nutritional Yeast Tofu
    25.1K shares

    Reader Interactions

    Comments

      Leave a comment Cancel reply

      Your email address will not be published. Required fields are marked *

      Recipe Rating




    1. Karen says

      January 20, 2023 at 12:20 pm

      Curious, Can these dishes be batch made and frozen?
      I know there will be some that can’t.

      Reply
      • Melanie McDonald says

        January 20, 2023 at 2:31 pm

        All of my recipes have storage and freezing instructions included in their individual posts except for some older ones which I haven't got around to updating yet. If you come across any that don't include it, leave a comment and I'll get back to you about it but most should be fine!

        Reply
    2. Kerstin says

      January 01, 2023 at 10:02 am

      Mel I love all your recipes but now I have a problem. My husband died in October 2022! Now I am alone and have to cook for one. This is hard. Any advice

      Reply
      • Melanie McDonald says

        January 01, 2023 at 6:12 pm

        I'm so sorry to hear that Kerstin. I'm not sure if you know already, but if you hover over the serving size in my recipe cards it lets you change the number of servings with a little slider, then automatically changes all of the ingredient quantities. Obviously, with some recipes like cakes/bread, etc, this could become problematic with pan sizes and cook times needing to be changed, but for most simple dinner recipes like soups, salads, and pasta etc it works really well. You could reduce them by half, invest in some nice single-serving-size containers with lids, then eat one helping and refrigerate or freeze the rest for another day. Muffin recipes and no-bake type recipes also half really well and generally freeze well. I do try to include freezing and storing instructions in all of my recipes but if you ever find one without (some older ones might not have it included), don't hesitate to leave a comment or send me an email and I can let you know if it freezes well. The same if it's a recipe that you're not sure can be halved easily.
        I hope that helps!

        Reply
    3. George says

      July 12, 2020 at 1:26 pm

      I just did a quick pass of these recipes and It made me angry because I don't know which to try first.

      I'm going to be eating these for months before I can even decide which one I like the best. I've only been Vegan for about 6 months now. and these all look amazing.

      Thank you

      Reply
      • A Virtual Vegan says

        July 12, 2020 at 2:11 pm

        Thank you George. I hope you enjoy testing them all out!

        Reply
    4. Maureen Cram says

      January 01, 2020 at 9:50 pm

      Thanks so much for posting these recipes. I have posted the link on the leading vegan FB group page for anyone doing Veganuary. I also told our over 10k members that your blog is a great one to follow as all the recipes work and taste great :).

      Reply
      • A Virtual Vegan says

        January 02, 2020 at 8:52 am

        Thats very kind Maureen. Thank you!

        Reply
    5. Kerstin says

      January 01, 2020 at 5:57 am

      Incredible, just in time for me . I am always looking for daily meals that are not boring but ever soooo good tasting. You are my daily go to. Happy , healthy 2020

      Reply
      • A Virtual Vegan says

        January 01, 2020 at 8:54 am

        Happy New Year to you too Kerstin!

        Reply
    6. nicky says

      January 05, 2019 at 10:14 pm

      SUPER EXCITED ABOUT THESE AMAZING RECIPES
      THANK YOU
      DO YOU HAVE A BOOK ONE CAN BUY ON KINDLE
      NICKY

      Reply
      • A Virtual Vegan says

        January 06, 2019 at 11:20 am

        Thank you Nicky. I have a book called Vegan Comfort Cooking that will be published on May 28th. It is available to pre-order now, but I'm not sure whether the Kindle version is yet. I won't post a link as they are different for each country and I don't know where you are, but if you search Vegan Comfort Cooking or Melanie McDonald on Amazon you should see it.

        Reply
    7. Loretta Kravig says

      January 01, 2019 at 8:32 pm

      These recipes look great! Is there a possibility that you could put them into an ebook that could be downloaded all at once? I find going to each one separately to be a bit tiring. And I like to print them off do I can have a hard copy. It’s easier to read as I make the recipes.

      Reply
      • A Virtual Vegan says

        January 01, 2019 at 8:54 pm

        That's a really great idea but unfortunately I don't have the time to do it. I will bear it in mind for anything like this that isn't so time specific in the future though.

        Reply
    8. Punam's Indian recipe says

      January 01, 2019 at 4:26 am

      This is a very good collection of veg recipes, but am totally confused where to start from all the recipes seems delicious.

      Reply

    Primary Sidebar

    Melanie McDonald

    I'm Melanie McDonald (but you can call me Mel), best-selling cookbook author and creator of A Virtual Vegan. I share well-tested, flavour-packed vegan recipes with clear, step-by-step instructions. My goal is to give you the confidence to cook amazing vegan food from scratch.

    More about me →

    Trending now!

    • Perfect Vegan Yorkshire Puddings
    • Lentil Shepherd's Pie
    • Cinnamon Roll in a Mug
    • Vegan Potato Soup
    • Vegan Butter
    • Vegan Banana Pancakes

    ❊ GET MY COOKBOOK ❊

    Vegan Comfort Cooking Melanie McDonald

    Amazon / Book Depository / Books-A-Million / Barnes & Noble / Indigo

    "Meaty' Vegan Recipes

    • Vegan Ham
    • Vegan Chicken Breasts
    • Vegan Sausage Recipe
    • Vegan Beef
    • Vegan Roast
    • Gluten-Free Seitan Roast

    See more →

    Footer

    ↑ back to top


    About Me
    My Cookbook
    Privacy

    Subscribe
    Contact me
    Work With Me

    Accessibility
    Nutrition
    Media

    Copyright © 2023 A Virtual Vegan- All Rights Reserved.