Vegan Kimchi Jjigae (Kimchi Stew)
Sour kimchi fried in sesame oil, simmered in a kombu and shiitake broth with gochujang and silken tofu. Thirty-five minutes, one pot, no pork or anchovy.
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The main meals. Pasta, curries, tray bakes, burgers and roasts, with an eye on how long they actually take rather than how long the recipe claims.
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Vegan Spicy Wontons (Din Tai Fung Copycat)
Din Tai Fung-style vegan spicy wontons at home. Tofu, bok choy, shiitake and glass noodle filling in a sizzling garlic chilli sauce. About 30 wontons.
High-Protein Vegan Meal Prep: One Sunday Cook, Five Days of Meals
One 90-minute Sunday cook makes five breakfasts, lunches and dinners at roughly 85 to 100 g of plant protein a day. Shopping list, method and the week laid out.
Chipotle Sofritas (Copycat Recipe)
Make Chipotle sofritas at home with crumbled tofu in a smoky chipotle-poblano sauce. Vegan, meal-prep friendly and ready in about 45 minutes.
Vegan Stuffed Butternut Squash Recipe
Roasted butternut squash filled with a savoury grain and vegetable stuffing, all plant-based. Here is the method plus a few variations worth trying.
Vegan Meal Prep Bowls: 3 High-Protein Recipes for the Week
Three vegan meal prep bowls that keep for four days: Mediterranean quinoa, spicy peanut tofu and black bean burrito. Four serves each, under 45 minutes.
Marry Me Butter Beans: The TikTok Recipe Taking Over
The Marry Me butter beans from TikTok, made fully plant-based. One pan, sun-dried tomatoes and coconut cream, on the table in about 25 minutes.
Easy Butternut Squash Risotto Recipe
A creamy butternut squash risotto that looks the part and is simpler than it seems. A cosy dinner for two without leaving the house.
Vegan Crispy Rice Salad (Nam Khao Style)
Crispy fried rice balls broken over herbs and a lime dressing. The Laotian nam khao idea made properly vegan, in about an hour.
Vegan Mochi Recipe: Easy, Chewy, and Delicious.
Mochi is already dairy-free. Mochiko, sugar and water, microwaved in short bursts until translucent, then wrapped around sweet azuki bean paste. Makes four.
How to Make the Best Vegan Shrimp Recipe
Vegan shrimp are made from king oyster mushroom stalks, crumbed and then fried or baked until golden, with a dipping sauce and a cocktail version.
Vegan Takoyaki Recipe (No Octopus)
King oyster mushroom stands in for octopus and a kombu and shiitake dashi carries the flavour. Crisp outside, soft inside, about 16 in 30 minutes.
Tofu Tikka Masala Easy Recipe
Tofu tikka masala swaps chicken for baked tofu cubes in a spiced tomato and coconut sauce, ready in about 45 minutes with rice or naan.
The Best Vegan Chickpea Curry Recipe
One pot, pantry spices and no hard-to-find ingredients. This vegan chickpea curry is high in protein and fibre, and filling enough for meat eaters.
Homemade Mexican Vegan Menudo Recipe
This vegan menudo swaps tripe for oyster mushrooms in a red chile broth, keeping the same spicy, warming flavour as the traditional Mexican soup.
Vegan Japchae (Korean Glass Noodle Stir-Fry)
Vegan japchae is a Korean sweet potato glass noodle stir-fry, ready in under 30 minutes. Plant-based, gluten-free and just as good served cold as hot.
Vegan Hibachi Recipe (Japanese Fried Rice)
Vegan hibachi is cold day-old fried rice, teriyaki tofu and garlic-butter vegetables cooked hot and fast, finished with homemade yum yum sauce.
Malaysian Vegan Nasi Lemak (Easy Recipe)
Malaysia's national dish without the anchovies or egg. Coconut rice, a spicy sambal, toasted peanuts and fresh cucumber, all on the one plate.
Delicious Vegan Tuscan Rigatoni Recipe
Rigatoni in a creamy sun-dried tomato sauce, smoky and generously spiced. A 15-minute pasta that is dairy free and still properly filling.
Japanese Vegan Okonomiyaki Recipe [Cabbage Pancakes]
Okonomiyaki is a savoury Japanese cabbage pancake, and it goes vegan easily. Shredded cabbage and spring onion, vegan mayo and a tangy sauce on top.
Ultimate Vegan Jamaican Beef Patties Recipe
Jamaican patties with a flaky turmeric pastry and a spiced chickpea and quinoa filling, baked until golden. A plant-based take on the beef original.
The Best Vegan Detroit-Style Pizza
Detroit-style pizza is a thick, rectangular pan pizza with a crisp, cheesy edge and sauce spooned over cheese. This vegan version uses a no-knead dough.
The Best Vegan Lasagna Recipe
Vegan lasagna layers cashew-tofu ricotta, red lentil marinara and vegan mozzarella between noodles, baked until bubbling and set in about an hour.
Delicious Vegan Souvlaki Recipe
Vegan souvlaki is grilled marinated tofu served in warm pita with tzatziki, a plant-based take on the Greek dish made with olive oil, lemon and oregano.
Mongolian Tofu Recipe
Mongolian tofu is a vegan take on Mongolian beef: crispy cornstarch-coated tofu tossed in a sweet, garlicky soy and hoisin sauce, ready in 30 minutes.
Vegan Big Mac Recipe
A homemade vegan Big Mac with the special sauce, patties, pickles and shredded lettuce. A few simple ingredients used well get you very close.
Vegan Shakshuka Recipe
Vegan shakshuka swaps fried eggs for spiced firm tofu poached in a chunky tomato, capsicum and onion sauce, ready in under 90 minutes.
Best Vegan Salmon Recipe (Carrot Lox)
Carrot lox is thin strips of carrot marinated in nori, caper brine, miso and rice vinegar until silky and briny. Serve it on bagels with cream cheese.
Vegan Yakisoba Recipe
Vegan yakisoba swaps pork and Worcestershire sauce for tofu and a soy-based sauce, stir-fried with noodles and vegetables in under 30 minutes.
Vegan Arroz Caldo Recipe
Vegan arroz caldo is Filipino rice porridge made with vegan chicken strips and mushrooms instead of meat and fish sauce, ready in under an hour.
Vegan Sausage Casserole
A vegan sausage casserole you can throw together with whatever is in the fridge. Hearty cold-weather comfort food and simple enough for a beginner.
Vegan Dill Pickle Soup Recipe
Vegan dill pickle soup blends dill pickles, pickle juice and coconut milk into a creamy, tangy stovetop soup ready in about 30 minutes.
Delicious Vegan Avocado Toast Recipe
Vegan avocado toast is smashed ripe avocado on toasted bread with vegan parmesan and chilli flakes, ready in about 5 minutes using just 3 ingredients.
Rice and Lentils in a Rice Cooker (Gluten-Free)
Rice and lentils cooked together in a rice cooker, so the machine does the work. The lentils come out tender and the whole lot is gluten free.
How to Make Vegan Puff Pastry Recipe
Vegan puff pastry is made by folding cold vegan butter into a simple flour dough, then rolling and folding it repeatedly to create flaky, crisp layers.
Vegan Matcha Brownies Recipe (Super Tasty)
Vegan matcha brownies are gluten-free, dairy-free brownies made with cocoa, matcha green tea powder, and coconut milk instead of eggs or butter.
Vegan Tofu Milanese Recipe
Vegan tofu Milanese is thinly sliced tofu coated in seasoned chickpea flour and breadcrumbs, then pan-fried until golden and crispy.
Vegan Panera Broccoli Cheddar Soup Copycat
A dairy-free home copycat of Panera broccoli cheddar soup, built on blended potato, cashews and nutritional yeast instead of cheese and cream.
Vegan Mexican Pinwheels
Vegan Mexican pinwheels mix cream cheese and sour cream with chilli, capsicum and spring onion, rolled in tortillas and chilled before slicing.
Buffalo Jackfruit Tacos Recipe
Buffalo jackfruit tacos use shredded young jackfruit simmered in buffalo sauce, piled into taco shells with slaw, avocado and vegan blue cheese.
Vegan Broccoli Fritters Easy Recipe (low-carb and gluten-free)
Broccoli fritters bound with chickpea flour and ground flaxseed, so they are gluten free and about 3g of carbs each. Crisp outside, soft inside.
Delicious Jackfruit Fajitas Easy Recipe
Jackfruit fajitas use young green jackfruit shredded to mimic pulled pork, cooked with capsicum and onion, then wrapped in a warm tortilla.
Vegan Fried Chicken Steak Recipe
Seitan cutlets steamed until firm, dredged in seasoned flour and shallow fried until the crust cracks, served under a simple peppery pan gravy. About an hour.
Vegan Chicken Salad Recipe
Vegan chicken salad replaces chicken with mashed chickpeas, cranberries and walnuts in a tangy vegan mayo dressing, ready in about ten minutes.
Chickpea Nuggets Recipe
Falafel with a better name. These baked chickpea nuggets have the crunch and texture of a chicken nugget, and kids eat them without asking questions.
Vegan Walt Disney Copycat Chili Recipe
This vegan chili copies Walt Disney’s Carnation Cafe recipe using beefy mushrooms, beans, tomatoes and smoky spices in one pot, ready in about 40 minutes.
Mac ’n’ Cheese with Lobster Mushrooms Recipe
Lobster mushrooms are a parasitic fungus with a savoury, seafood-like flavour, and they turn vegan mac and cheese into something far richer than usual.
Easy Baked Seitan Recipe
Baked seitan made from vital wheat gluten with no boiling required. Mix, knead briefly, bake and sear for a chewy meat-free protein. Not gluten-free.
BBQ Tempeh Sandwich
This BBQ tempeh sandwich layers barbecue-marinated grilled tempeh, tomato and lettuce between grilled bread, finished with a lemony vegan yoghurt sauce.
How to Make Vegan Ham
Vegan ham is made from seasoned vital wheat gluten (seitan) simmered in vegetable broth, then glazed with pineapple juice and mustard before a short bake.
Vegan Filet O Fish
This vegan filet o fish uses tofu, chickpeas, nori and wakame seaweed for a plant-based burger patty with an oceanic flavour, no fish required.
Vegan McChicken Easy Recipe
Vegan McChicken is a jackfruit-seitan patty coated in seasoned panko and fried until crisp, then served in a bun with lettuce and mustard-mayo dressing.
Vegan Fish Tacos Easy Recipe
Vegan fish tacos get their sea flavour from wakame seaweed marinated in soy sauce, paired with sesame tofu, lettuce and tomato in a warm taco.