Weeknight Vegan Recipes

Are you interested in expanding your vegan cooking chops? Maybe vegan recipes that are a little more advanced, but still under an hour — something perfect for a weeknight meal? My weeknight vegan recipe category is designed to bring creative, vegan dishes to your table without having to spend your whole night in the kitchen.

Baked Falafel Burgers

Baked Falafel Burgers

Check out these baked falafel burgers! This summer has me trying to up my veggie burger game and this baked falafel recipe is one of my new favorites. Fafafel, made out of chickpeas, is a healthy alternative to traditional hamburgers and are super easy to make! I opted to bake these falafel burgers as well, making them less messy and better for you!

Chocolate Peanut Butter Pretzel Vegan Nice Cream

Chocolate Peanut Butter Pretzel Vegan Nice Cream

Satisfy your summer sweet tooth with this chocolate peanut butter banana nice cream! Never heard of nice cream? It’s exactly what it sounds like – a vegan version of ice cream! This nice cream recipe mimics Ben & Jerry’s Chunky Monkey® but uses a creamy cashew base instead of heavy cream. Chocolate and peanut-butter covered pretzels and just a hint of banana make this nice cream recipe truly delicious!

Vegan Lettuce Wraps with Asian Dipping Sauce

Vegan Lettuce Wraps with Asian Dipping Sauce

Do you love PF Chang’s Lettuce Wraps, but wish they were vegan? Then this Vegan Lettuce Wraps recipe is for you! I’ve dressing up simple tofu lettuce wraps with some extra veggies for a healthier version of the original. And that dipping sauce? I’ve got you covered there too! This recipe for my tangy, salty Asian Dipping Sauce will have your taste buds singing!

Apple Butternut Squash Soup with Crispy Sage

Apple Butternut Squash Soup with Crispy Sage

Here’s a savory vegan recipe for you as we head into cooler fall weather – Apple Butternut Squash Soup! What’s so lovely about this easy vegan recipe is that it’s full of natural ingredients and unrefined sweeteners. This butternut squash recipe uses freshly roasted butternut squash and gets its delicate flavors from slow-cooked shallots, apple sauce and, of course, its featured topping – crispy sage and toasted pepitas!

Garlic Smashed Potatoes with Chimichurri Sauce

Garlic Smashed Potatoes with Chimichurri Sauce

Move over baked potatoes, smashed potatoes are the new kid in town! Baked smashed potatoes are an easy vegan recipe that will have your taste buds singing your praises. For this vegan recipe, I chose to top my smashed potatoes with a tangy, herby chimichurri sauce – one of my favorite summertime condiments.

The Best Vegan BLT Sandwich (with Mushroom Bacon)

The Best Vegan BLT Sandwich (with Mushroom Bacon)

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Crispy Cauliflower Vegan Tacos

Crispy Cauliflower Vegan Tacos

Pinterest Description/Meta Description: Vegan tacos just got a little bit yummier! These battered cauliflower vegan tacos have all the delights of a fish taco without the fish! The cauliflower lends itself to that satisfying crunch, while the purple cabbage slaw, fresh tomatoes and sliced avocado make for a colorful, healthy vegan dinner.

Baked Cauliflower Buffalo Wings

Baked Cauliflower Buffalo Wings

Looking for the ultimate vegan comfort food? These Baked Cauliflower Buffalo Wings are sure to hit the spot, whether you’re prepping pre-game food or just having Friday-night wing night.

Roasted Cauliflower in a Sticky Lemon Sauce with Steamed Asparagus

Roasted Cauliflower in a Sticky Lemon Sauce with Steamed Asparagus

Skip the takeout tonight and make this Roasted Cauliflower in a Sticky Lemon Sauce instead! This easy vegan recipe is simple and ranks among my favorite vegan Chinese food options. To keep this vegan dinner healthy, I roasted the cauliflower instead of frying it and tossed it in an easy lemon sauce sweetened with maple syrup instead of honey. Then I paired this delightful vegan meal with simple steamed asparagus and brown rice.

Black Bean & Sweet Potato Vegan Enchiladas with Cashew Cream Sauce

Black Bean & Sweet Potato Vegan Enchiladas with Cashew Cream Sauce

These easy, healthy vegan enchiladas feature a black bean and sweet potato filling wrapped in soft corn tortillas and smothered in a creamy cashew cream sauce for the ultimate vegan-friendly casserole dish. Topped with chopped fresh tomatoes, avocado slices and pickled red onions, this vegan enchilada recipe will add a spicy new addition to your vegan recipe collection!