45 Quick Vegan Meals (20 mins from prep to plate!)

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These quick vegan meals take twenty minutes max, and require the smallest possible amount of washing up – you have my word!

I know how annoying it is to be late for that thing you need to get to, or exhausted after a day that felt longer than it should have, and to then have to think about making dinner.

This is why ease and simplicity, as well as health, are always my priorities when developing recipes. A plant-based diet doesn’t need to be complicated or stressful, as these delicious, easy vegan recipes prove.

If you’re looking for quick vegetarian meals, we’ve got plenty of ideas for you here!

45 Quick Vegan Meals (easy recipes to save your time and patience)

From prepping to plating, you won’t be spending any longer than 20 minutes on these easy vegan dinners, and I’ve even included a bunch of recipes that take just 15 minutes if you’re in a real pinch. I know how much you can get done with an extra five minutes on busy weeknights!

Simply scroll for the best vegan recipes in a rush!

20 minute Quick Vegan Meals

Bonus: lots of veggies, meal prep friendly

On the search for a quick, tasty homemade soup recipe? This pea and mint soup is deliciously easy and vegan too!

Bonus: high protein, easy dinner, use as a side dish for a larger meal

Looking for an easy tabbouleh recipe? Get a load of our lentil tabbouleh – a protein packed take on the classic dish!

Bonus: deliciously simple, red peppers, crispy tofu

After a delicious and filling dinner? Try our vegan pho recipe – a healthy Vietnamese noodle soup with crispy tofu topping!

Bonus: fresh veggies, simple ingredients, uses up store cupboard staples

Looking for a speedy noodle dish, packed with vegetables and flavour? The search is over with this easy vegetable lo mein!

Bonus: leafy greens, healthy ingredients, simple main dish

Ready to blow your tastebuds away with a Vietnamese green noodle salad? Grab your noodles and tofu and chop-chop!

Bonus: vegan twist on pancakes, chock full of chickpeas

These tangy chickpea pancakes are vegan and incredibly tasty. Getting them right is easy – just follow our simple cooking steps!

Bonus: essential vitamins for a vegan diet, delicious recipe, great way to upgrade your salad

High Protein White Bean Salad that’s healthy and vegan. High in fiber, vitamins A, C, E, B2 and B6 as well as iron and calcium. Takes less than 20 minutes.

Bonus: family favourite, speedy, save some for lunch the next day

Sweetcorn fritters can be made for any weeknight tea with the family. Served as a main or side dish, they’re so yummy!

Bonus: bell peppers, perfect comfort food, use high quality olive oil for flavour boost

So many vegetables, so little time to make. Hit your nutrient and vitamin count for the day with ease. No need to spend loads of time doing it, either.

Bonus: one of our easiest vegan meals, use fresh cilantro for garnish

The new vegan burrito is here, paving the way and setting the standard. Mega quick and perfect for breakfast, lunch or dinner!

Bonus: add bread or a side salad for a complete meal, low calorie

Whether you call it rocket soup or arugula soup this awesome soup will taste just as delicious. Heartwarming and full of nutrients, this will keep you going over winter!

Bonus: one pan wonder, delicious vegan meal with brown rice

We highly recommend serving this tempeh-broccoli bake with brown rice. Yummy.

Bonus: easy healthy dinners, vegan meal plan favourite

This speedy and roasted creamy corn soup is here to show the world just how much vegan food rocks. Why should vegans have all the fun?!

Bonus: swap in fresh cherry tomatoes, best lazy vegan recipes

Fancy trying one of the best quick vegan recipes for pasta lovers? Give this homemade pesto pasta a shot!

Bonus: garnish with fresh parsley or fresh basil, homemade tomato sauce

Ever considered that your favourite pasta dishes might actually be vegan? This penne arrabiata certainly is!

Bonus: filling plant based meals, add butternut squash or sweet potatoes to bulk it out

Trying to eat less meat this winter? This simple, speedy chickpea stew will warm and fill you.

Bonus: great for breakfast or lunch, fry up breakfast without the animal products

Vegan Breakfast Potatoes – the best way to start the day. Animal-friendly, high in protein and even higher in taste. Yes please!

Bonus: complete protein, one of the most delicious vegan recipes for meal prep

Thai Quinoa Salad – Tropical Vibes. A refreshingly light, tasty Asian super-dish with lots of protein, fiber and tropical flavour. Get your summer feeling here.

Bonus: a red twist on a classic, on the dinner table in a flash

Red Pesto Pasta – The natural evolution of a classic dish. The pesto is all vegan and has received so much praise already you won’t believe it!

Bonus: serious salad upgrade, packed with protein, easy vegan meals

Asian Tofu Salad, High in Protein, Low-carb and Vegan. A crunchy and colourful mix of delicious vegan foods that look great and taste even better!

Bonus: black beans for fibre, vegan comfort food

So comforting you want to sit in it. Only vegan ingredients, great taste and ready in 20 minutes. High in protein and fiber. You won’t be disappointed!

Bonus: high in vitamin B6, warming and comforting, surprisingly speedy

Delicious Red Onions Soup. So fine it makes you cry. Simple ingredients and lightning fast. Ready in 20 minutes

Protein: 7g
Calories: 316kcal
Ready in: 20minutes
Recipe by: OohLaLaItsVegan
Bonus: anti-inflammatory pumpkin, one pot only

Bathed in an exotic blend of Indian spices and rich coconut milk, these Indian Pumpkin Butter Chickpeas take only 20 minutes to prepare, and are also vegan, gluten-free and low calorie.

Protein: 2.2g
Calories: 555kcal
Ready in: 20minutes
Recipe by: TheVegSpace
Bonus: rich and saucy, winter warmer

This creamy vegan gnocchi with wild mushrooms is a one-pot recipe. White wine, garlic and juicy mushrooms make a deliciously rich sauce.

Protein: 16g
Calories: 261kcal
Ready in: 20minutes
Recipe by: YangsNourishingKitchen
Bonus: traditional Chinese recipe, super speedy

This vegan mapo tofu is smothered in a scrumptious mushroom sauce! You will find authentic flavour and cooking method in the recipe below. Make it under 30 minutes, it’s perfect for busy weekday dinners and vegetarian days.

Protein: 18g
Calories: 545kcal
Ready in: 20minutes
Recipe by: YummyAddiction
Bonus: simple curry, stores well

An easy vegan curry cooked with chickpeas, spinach and Indian spices along with an Indian flatbread. The perfect meal for those busy nights cooked in under 20 minutes.

Protein: 9.5g
Calories: 377kcal
Ready in: 20minutes
Recipe by: TheVegSpace
Bonus: hearty and filling, flavourful vegan twist on a classic

This juicy chestnut mushroom bourguignon in a rich red wine gravy is hearty and delicious vegan comfort food, perfect with mash and green beans.

15 minute Quick Vegan Meals

Bonus: high in protein, super filling, salad upgrade

This protein packed vegan lentil and potato salad is a perfect weight loss recipe. It’s filling, healthy and nutritious, while still tasting amazing!

Bonus: kidney beans for fibre, colourful, high protein

Looking for a salad that brings more to the table than leaves? This high protein bulgur kidney bean salad has you covered!

Bonus: breakfast, lunch or dinner, vegan take on a classic

Our delicious vegan take on the trendiest cafe food of the moment, Mushrooms on Toast. It’s perfect for everything from a savory breakfast to a light dinner.

Bonus: vegan twist, sweet or savoury, breakfast or lunch

This vegan French toast should be on every food radar. Our simple guide with the dos and don’ts of French toast means breakfast has never been easier!

Bonus: vegan twist, sweet or savoury, breakfast or lunch

This vegan French toast should be on every food radar. Our simple guide with the dos and don’ts of French toast means breakfast has never been easier!

Bonus: one of the easiest simple recipes, plant-based meals, high protein

This tangy tempeh salad is just the best – quick, tasty and packed with protein. And better yet – use whatever you have in the fridge!

Bonus: salad upgrade, speedy tabbouleh

Want to make tabbouleh but not enough time? Try out this simplified take on the classic, which just happens to be vegan too!

Bonus: delicious as salad or sandwich, vegan lunch game changer

All the taste and all the goodness – without the fish. The new kid on the vegan block is even tastier than the original!

Bonus: portable, lunch box friendly, fresh herbs

Colourful Tabbouleh Salad – bring Mediterranean flair to the table or into your lunch box! Ready in just 15 minutes, vegan and super tasty!

Bonus: soup from scratch, warming, perfect starter for parties

The original white gazpacho soup hits all the right boxes – it’s cold and fresh with the perfect balance of sweet vs sour. It’s vegan-friendly too.

Bonus: seriously flavourful, hearty and filling

An animal friendly, fresh and tangy winter salad with some serious health benefits. It’s fresh and new, but still prepped within 15 minutes – awesome!

Bonus: serve with brown rice or wholegrain bread, broccoli never tasted so good

Quick and delicious veggie side dish. High Protein, low carb, vegan and done within 10-12 minutes. In my opinion a must-have recipe.

Bonus: so much tastier than canned, loads of fibre

Vegetarian Baked Beans. Thick and full flavoured with a moreish tang. Low in calories, ready in 15 minutes and just as good as the ‘original’ from Heinz!

Bonus: low calories, high taste, seriously speedy

Low Carb High Taste Zoodles. Italian style spiralized zucchini noodles ready in just 15 minutes, excellent for a quick lunch or dinner.

Bonus: high protein, high fibre

High protein, iron and fibre in exotic Arugula and Lentil Salad that’s healthy and vegan. Only 12 minutes to make with easy to find ingredients.

Bonus: superfood pasta, fresh basil, high fibre

Quick and creamy Avocado Pasta that’s healthy and vegan. High in fiber, vitamin C, iron and good fats. Easy to make in under 15 minutes. Try it right away! 😉

Bonus: high protein, super simple

Pasta Salad with an unbelievable Peanut Butter Dressing. Did we mention it’s actually healthy too? Ready in 15 minutes, and packed with fiber and protein.

Protein: 15g
Calories: 377kcal
Ready in: 10minutes
Recipe by: WatchLearnEat
Bonus: just 5 ingredients, vegan twist on a classic

These “cheesy” chickpea tacos are easy to make in 10 minutes with just 5 ingredients! These vegan and gluten-free tacos are perfect for Taco Tuesday or whatever day your taco craving hits.

Quick Vegan Meals FAQs

Ready to whip up a quick vegan meal but got questions first? I’ve probably answered them here…

What can I feed a vegan for dinner?

There are plenty of vegan dinner options to choose from. Keep it simple with a hassle-free, naturally vegan chickpea stew, which is hearty and filling.

What can I make for a vegan guest?

If you’re hosting a vegan guest for lunch, try making a simple pasta dish like this creamy avocado pasta, or try a salad that’s more than leaves, like this tempeh salad. If you’re hosting dinner, up the ante with this gazpacho to start, followed by vegan burritos.

What do vegans eat for lunch?

There are many vegan lunch options, just ensure your vegan food is portable and can be eaten cold if you don’t have access to a microwave. Kick things off with this vegan tuna salad.

What is the most popular vegan food?

Some of the most popular vegan food is cuisine that is naturally vegan, such as this tofu noodle soup, and this lentil tabbouleh. However, vegan dishes that use substitutes for animal products are also popular, especially if you’re transitioning into a vegetarian or vegan diet – try this vegan french toast.

I hope these quick vegan meals saved you some time and kept plant-based eating interesting. Let me know in the comments which was your favourite!