55 Vegan Dinner Recipes We’re Making on Repeat

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55 Vegan Dinner Recipes We’re Making on Repeat2/55 Crispy Tofu with Black Pepper Sauce 7 Reviews Test Kitchen Approved Crispy Tofu with Black Pepper Sauce Recipe photo by Taste of Home Total Time 30 min Servings 4 servings Go to Recipe From the Recipe Creator: Sometimes tofu can be boring and tasteless, but not in this recipe! Here, the crispy vegetarian bean curd is so loaded with flavor, you’ll never shy away from tofu again. —Nick Iverson, Denver, Colorado The secret to making good tofu? Cook dry tofu over high heat, ensuring a crispy exterior. Since tofu has a mild

Taste of Home Sometimes, you just crave a familiar old friend

flavor, it goes well with virtually any seasoning, like this yummy, piquant black pepper sauce. Taste of Home Sometimes, you just crave a familiar old friend. This vegan mac and cheese is every bit as savory and creamy as the classic version. The secret ingredient? Cashews, which make a creamy sauce—no dairy required. 3/55 Taste of Home 4/55 5/55 Pesto Gnocchi 9 Reviews Test Kitchen Approved Pesto Gnocchi Recipe photo by Taste of Home Total Time 25 min Servings 4 servings Go to Recipe From the Recipe Creator: Perk up gnocchi and vegetables with a flavorful pesto sauce. If you

—Taste of Home Test Kitchen Plump, tender gnocchi is always a treat!

don’t have pine nuts to top the pesto gnocchi, skip or substitute any nut you like. —Taste of Home Test Kitchen Plump, tender gnocchi is always a treat! This recipe is simple, combining store-bought pesto and gnocchi with a few vegetables; feel free to add beans, nuts or whatever vegetables you have at home to make a heartier meal. 6/55 Vegan Cashew Cream of Broccoli Soup 1 Review Test Kitchen Approved MARK DERSE FOR TASTE OF HOME Total Time 50 min Servings 8 servings (2 quarts) Go to Recipe From the Recipe Creator: To me, Sundays are a time for

rest and spending time with your family

rest and spending time with your family. In this crazy busy world, I think we sometimes forget how important and special having a family is. This soup reminds me of Sunday dinners with my family because they always request it. I love making this for our weekly dinners because it is not complicated and I can get dinner on the table in about an hour. —Christine King, Vista, CA To make creamy broccoli soup without the cream, vegans turn to a surprising substitute: cashews. Cooked and blended, the buttery, soft nuts transform into a creamy, mild sauce sans dairy. Taste

of Home Having trouble finding a vegan burrito at the taco truck?

of Home Having trouble finding a vegan burrito at the taco truck? Make one at home! Quick, healthy and flavorful, vegan burritos are also easy to adapt to your favorite fillings and spice tolerance. Serve with tortilla chips and salsa. 7/55 8/55 Cool Beans Salad 74 Reviews Test Kitchen Approved Total Time 20 min Servings 6 servings Go to Recipe From the Recipe Creator: This protein-filled dish could be served as a colorful side dish or a meatless entree. When you make it, double the recipe—because it will be gone in a flash! The basmati rice adds flavor and texture,

and the dressing gives it a bit of a tang

and the dressing gives it a bit of a tang. —Janelle Lee, Appleton, Wisconsin This colorful bean salad wins rave reviews for its tasty Southwestern-inspired seasoning. Eating beans and rice together makes a complete protein, full of the essential amino acids. This salad keeps well in the fridge, and tastes even better the second day. Taste of Home Traditional stuffed shells almost always include ricotta cheese for creaminess. This vegan recipe uses silken tofu instead. It’s so rich, you might not even notice the difference! 9/55 10/55 Salsa Bean Burgers 3 Reviews Test Kitchen Approved Salsa Bean Burgers Recipe photo

Use a favorite salsa with just the heat you like to make it your own

by Taste of Home Total Time 25 min Servings 4 servings Go to Recipe From the Recipe Creator: I created these based on a turkey burger recipe and wanted to make them even better for you. Use a favorite salsa with just the heat you like to make it your own. —Jenny Leighty, West Salem, Ohio Craving the savory comfort of a juicy burger? Put these bean burgers on your list! Adding salsa to the bean mix contributes both flavor and moisture. Important to note: You’ll need to replace the egg in the recipe with a vegan alternative, such as

Add grilled shrimp or chicken for a protein-packed finish

a flax egg or aquafaba (that’s the liquid from a can of chickpeas, and it’s surprisingly useful). 11/55 Soba Noodles with Ginger-Sesame Dressing 12 Reviews Contest Winner Test Kitchen Approved Soba Noodle Salad Recipe photo by Taste of Home Total Time 30 min Servings 6 servings Go to Recipe From the Recipe Creator: We love it when opposites attract. A sweet-and-sour gingery dressing goes hand in hand with soft soba noodles, edamame and crunchy slaw. Add grilled shrimp or chicken for a protein-packed finish. —Mandy Rivers, Lexington, South Carolina This tasty vegan bowl offers up a delicious array of contrasts—soft

soba noodles and crispy slaw; sweet ginger dressing and spicy chili sauce

soba noodles and crispy slaw; sweet ginger dressing and spicy chili sauce. Edamame are crunchy green soy beans, usually found pre-shelled in the frozen section. They add plenty of protein, but you can also add cubed tofu, raw or crispy. 12/55 Asparagus Tofu Stir-Fry 5 Reviews Test Kitchen Approved Asparagus Tofu Stir-Fry Recipe photo by Taste of Home Total Time 35 min Servings 4 servings Go to Recipe From the Recipe Creator: With its flavorful ginger sauce and fresh vegetables, this tasty dish is a favorite. I get rave reviews every time I serve it, and it doesn’t bother my

husband’s food allergies

husband’s food allergies. —Phyllis Smith, Chimacum, Washington Stir-fry might be the perfect vegan dinner: a quick one-pan meal that’s endlessly adaptable and welcomes as many vegetables as you like. Tofu crisps up nicely in the high heat, and a simple sauce flavors every bite with spice, sweetness and tang. Here’s how to avoid soggy tofu. Taste of Home A cheesy sauce tops these spicy homemade enchiladas—but they’re vegan. The secret? Creamy faux cheese made from cashews and nutritional yeast. 13/55 14/55 Mushroom-Bean Bourguignon 5 Reviews Test Kitchen Approved Taste of Home Total Time 1 hour 30 min Servings 10 servings

(2-1/2 quarts) Go to Recipe From the Recipe Creator:

(2-1/2 quarts) Go to Recipe From the Recipe Creator: In our family, boeuf bourguignon has been a staple for generations. I wanted a meatless alternative. All this dish needs is a French baguette. —Sonya Labbe, West Hollywood, California Another French classic, bourguignon is usually made with beef, but savory, umami-rich mushrooms make a fabulous vegan substitute. Adding beans contributes both an earthy flavor and a hearty protein source. ALEXANDRA SHYTSMAN FOR TASTE OF HOME Hooked on ramen bowls? No need to eat ramen from the packet—it’s a thousand times tastier homemade, and amazingly simple to prepare. This vegan recipe is

full of fresh ingredients, with a savory sauce that’s nothing like the sodium bomb you used to microwave in college. 15/55 16/55 Vegan Tortilla Soup 5 Reviews Test Kitchen Approved Vegan Tortilla Soup Recipe photo by Taste of Home Total Time 30 min Servings 8 servings (3 quarts) Go to Recipe From the Recipe Creator: Quinoa may be an unconventional ingredient, but it adds protein in this vegan tortilla soup, making it hearty enough for a main dish. —Taste of Home Test Kitchen, Milwaukee, Wisconsin Cozy, spicy tortilla soup draws much of its character from the flavorful, tomato-based broth it

This healthy quinoa recipe fits the bill

cooks in. That makes it adapt well to a vegan twist; with the addition of quinoa for protein and texture, you won’t even miss the chicken. 17/55 Black Bean & Corn Quinoa 24 Reviews Test Kitchen Approved Quinoa and Black Beans Recipe photo by Taste of Home Total Time 30 min Servings 4 servings Go to Recipe From the Recipe Creator: Some vegan quinoa recipes are boring, but this one definitely isn’t. My daughter’s college asked parents for the best quinoa recipes to use in the dining halls. This healthy quinoa recipe fits the bill. —Lindsay McSweeney, Winchester, Massachusetts This

To make fluffy quinoa, be careful not to add too much broth to the pot

colorful vegan dinner is fun to make in summer, when fresh vegetables are in season, but it works just as well with frozen veggies. Cooking the quinoa in vegetable broth adds flavor (and masks any bitter taste you might find with quinoa; rinsing before cooking also helps). To make fluffy quinoa, be careful not to add too much broth to the pot. Taste of Home Learn to make this easy vegan stir-fry, and you’ll be able to riff on it endlessly, every season of the year. The base recipe includes a cornucopia of vegetables (all of which you can adjust

to your preferences)

to your preferences). Feel free to add tofu, tempeh or cashews for protein. 18/55 19/55 Black Bean & Sweet Potato Rice Bowls 7 Reviews Test Kitchen Approved Total Time 30 min Servings 4 servings Go to Recipe From the Recipe Creator: I have three hungry boys in my house, so dinners need to be quick and filling, and it helps to get in some veggies, too. This one is a favorite because it’s hearty and fun to tweak with different ingredients. —Kim Van Dunk, Caldwell, New Jersey This one-pan dinner features a triple dose of superfoods: sweet potato, kale and