20 Easy Vegan Dinner Recipes

Three types of beans—chickpeas, cannellini, and kidney—ensures this chili is filling and full of protein.

Get the recipe: Three-Bean Chili With Spring Pesto

Thinly sliced mushrooms lend an earthy flavor and richness to this brothy noodle soup.

Get the recipe: Asian Hot Pot

Add this hearty vegetable-based sandwich to your no-cook dinner rotation.

Get the recipe: Smashed White Bean and Avocado Club

Toasted pine nuts go a long way in providing flavor and texture to this sweet and savory dish. 

Get the recipe: Swiss Chard With Chickpeas and Couscous

Spanish olives and capers give this pasta an assertive, briny bite.

Get the recipe: Linguine With Caper and Green Olive Sauce

Stir some of the pasta cooking water into the finished dish to add moisture and bring all the components together.

Get the recipe: Mediterranean Campanelle With Roasted Red Peppers and Almonds

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This recipe calls for pitted kalamata olives—you can buy them pre-pitted or remove the pits yourself. Just press down on the olives with the flat side of a chef’s knife to squeeze the pits out. 

Get the recipe: Rigatoni Peperonata

Eggplant’s meaty texture makes it a great ingredient for vegan and vegetarian dishes.

Get the recipe: Curried Eggplant With Tomatoes and Basil.

This Latin American staple does double duty as a main or a side dish.

Get the recipe: Black Beans and Rice

Use kale, leeks, and sweet potatoes in this warming one-pot meal.

Get the recipe: Winter Lentil Soup

Serve this refreshing salad with tortilla chips for added texture and flavor.

Get the recipe: Cool Southwestern Salad With Corn and Avocado

This Asian-inspired dish gets its richness from coconut milk, tomato paste, and spices. 

Get the recipe: Spicy Coconut Noodles

Give the classic baked potato a makeover with bright Mediterranean ingredients.

Get the recipe: Baked Potatoes With Artichoke, Olive, and Lemon

The sauce gets its vibrant color from olives, parsley, and basil.

Get the recipe: Pasta With Green Olive Pesto

To ensure that the tofu browns, pat it dry before cooking.

Get the recipe: Stir-Fried Rice Noodles With Tofu and Vegetables

Lightly grill escarole for a slightly charred flavor.

Get the recipe: Black Beans and Escarole Salad

Ladle this rich stew on top of rice and sprinkle with chopped roasted peanuts.

Get the recipe: Peanut-Squash Stew

Couscous is a miracle quick-cooking ingredient: Just cover it with hot water and allow it to steam for five minutes.

Get the recipe: Cauliflower and Chickpea Stew With Couscous

Fresh lemon juice and golden raisins give this dish unexpected brightness and sweetness.

Get the recipe: Chickpeas With Chard and Pan-Roasted Tomatoes

Cinnamon, turmeric, curry powder, and cumin are key to providing flavor and depth to this rich stew. 

Get the recipe: Spicy Vegetable Tagine With Couscous