Whether you’re fully plant-based or simply looking to eat more vegetables, having a collection of reliable vegan recipes makes meal planning easier. From creamy dips and hearty soups to satisfying dinners and decadent desserts, these vegan recipes prove that plant-based cooking can be every bit as flavourful and comforting as traditional favourites.
Discover 35 of our most popular vegan appetizers, mains, salads and desserts, including creamy vegan baked brie, lentil soups, veggie burgers, pasta dishes and show-stopping sweets. Many of these dishes are elegant enough for entertaining while remaining approachable for everyday cooking. Whether you’re searching for easy vegan recipes, gourmet vegan dishes or plant-based comfort food, this collection has something for every occasion.
Vegan Appetizers
These plant-based starters include creamy dips, baked vegan brie and crowd-pleasing snacks that are perfect for entertaining and casual get-togethers.
Creamy Vegan Baked Brie
Garlicky, creamy baked brie – and it’s vegan! Tuck into this warming dish with fresh baguette or crackers and a glass of red wine.
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Creamy Vegan Avocado Dip With Fresh Herbs
Creamy, herbaceous and packed with fresh flavour, this vegan avocado dip is a lighter addition to any appetizer spread. Seasonal tender herbs, including basil and tarragon, star in this delicious vegan dip recipe. Serve with crunchy vegetables for easy snacking.
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Vegan White Bean Dip with Harissa
This creamy vegan white bean dip from The Food Network star Molly Yeh blends navy beans, olive oil, lemon and zippy harissa into a smooth, flavourful spread. Ready in just minutes, it’s a healthy, protein-rich appetizer perfect for serving with vegetables, crackers or toast.
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These vegan main courses are hearty, satisfying and packed with flavour. From warming curries and lentil soups to pasta dishes, veggie burgers and globally inspired comfort foods, these recipes prove that plant-based meals can easily take centre stage.
Vegan Root Vegetable Curry
A vegan root vegetable curry recipe that highlights a flavourful collection of spices.
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Vegan Beet Chili With Pickled Red Onion And Avocado Mash
Grated beets are brilliant in this vegan chili recipe for their colour, texture and sweet-savoury flavour. A chili recipe that tastes even better the next day.
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Baked eggplant is prepared cannelloni-style in this healthy comfort-food classic.
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Vegan Tofu Sofrito Bowls
Homemade sofrito sauce is the highlight of Desiree Nielsen‘s healthy recipe.
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Rainbow Carrot Mini Pizzas With Vegan Lentil Crust
Red lentils form the innovative vegan crust of this light and flavourful pizza.
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Creamy Vegan Asparagus Pasta
This easy, creamy plant-based pasta requires just a few ingredients and comes together in less than 30 minutes.
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Vegan Lentil Soup With Smoked Tofu
Smoked tofu transforms plain-jane lentil soup into smoky deliciousness.
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Makhlouta
This Lebanese stew is basically comfort in a bowl.
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Brussels Sprouts White Pizza
A quick cashew cream is the secret to this crowd-pleasing vegan white pizza.
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Apple Curry Dal
Christine Tizzard’s versatile recipe for a simple and hearty vegan stew.
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Squash and Black Bean Enchiladas
These plant-based enchiladas are comfort food at its finest.
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Easy Lentil Soup
A menu favourite at Mandy’s restaurants.
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Soba Noodle Salad With Grilled Tofu
This Fresh menu staple is plant-based, packed with nutrients and perfect for grilling.
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Butternut Squash and Black Bean Burgers
Add these healthy and satisfying vegan burgers to your cook-next list.
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Beet and Hazelnut Veggie Burgers
Vegan, gluten-free and full of flavour.
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Hannah Sunderani’s Vegan Grilled Cheese
Vegan mozzarella + sourdough = grilled cheese heaven.
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Vegan sides and salads
Fresh vegetables, legumes and whole grains shine in these vegan side dishes and salads. Whether you’re meal prepping for the week or looking for a colourful addition to dinner, these recipes deliver plenty of flavour and texture.
The Best Vegan Mashed Potatoes
Hannah Sunderani shares her secret for making the creamiest and fluffiest vegan mashed potatoes ever.
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Vegan Herb and Feta Scones
Flaky, savoury scones with homemade vegan feta and fresh herbs.
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Lentil Salad With Green Tahini
This filling, healthy salad is perfect for packed lunches and meal prep.
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Soba Noodle Salad
Jillian Harris and Tori Wesszer created this recipe to highlight their creamy Japanese-style wafu dressing.
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Kohlrabi Chopped Salad
A delicious vegan salad designed to heal and soothe gut issues.
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Chickpea Salad Niçoise
Hannah Sunderani’s lemony vegan salad Niçoise swaps out tuna for deliciously seasoned chickpeas.
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Vegan Desserts
Plant-based baking has come a long way. These vegan desserts include everything from tarts and cookies to chocolate mousse and ice cream, proving that dairy-free treats can be just as rich, indulgent and satisfying as their traditional counterparts.
Vegan Lemon Tart
A smooth and silky vegan lemon curd is one of the highlights of this show-stopping tart.
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Easy Rustic Apple Tart
Only five ingredients are needed to make this simply delicious vegan tart.
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Vegan Pecan Pie
Hannah Sunderani’s decadent vegan pecan pie has only 10 ingredients – and you can find them all in your pantry.
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Chocolate Chia Pudding
Meredith Youngson’s superfood-filled chia pudding tastes almost like brownie batter.
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Vegan Peanut Butter and Chocolate Blondies
All the sweet satisfaction of a Snickers bar, but much healthier.
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Vegan Dutch Apple Turnovers
A plant-based version of the classic Dutch ‘appelflappen’.
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Vegan Shortbread Cookies
Zacchary Bird’s ultra-easy recipe for plant-based shortbread.
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Vegan Blueberry Sour Cream Streusel Cake
A perfectly berrylicious plant-based snack.
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Vegan Mint Chocolate Ice Cream
A scoop of mint chocolate chip ice cream, with healthy benefits on the side.
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Vegan Mousse au Chocolat
Hannah Sunderani uses dark chocolate and silken tofu to make a vegan chocolate mousse that’s thick, rich and velvety.
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Chocolate and Peanut Butter Bars
A vegan, grain- gluten- and dairy-free take on classic Millionaire Shortbread Bars.
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Ginger and Molasses Cookies
These plant-based cookies celebrate the warm, spicy flavour of freshly-ground ginger.
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