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Colorful vegan tacos with fresh toppings

Main Dishes

Whether you're cooking a quick weeknight dinner or preparing a meal to share with family and friends, these vegan main dishes are packed with bold flavors and wholesome ingredients. From comforting pasta and hearty curries to vibrant stir-fries, nourishing bowls, tacos, and globally inspired favorites, you'll find satisfying plant-based recipes for every occasion. Every recipe is created to be approachable, delicious, and proof that eating vegan never means sacrificing flavor.

Number of recipes found:

94

Creamy roasted corn miso soup with udon noodles, charred corn, green onions, and chili oil

Creamy Roasted Corn Miso Soup

A silky sweet corn and white miso noodle soup topped with roasted corn, green onions, and chili oil.

Red enchiladas filled with mashed potatoes, black beans, and vegan cheese in homemade enchilada sauce

Enchiladas Rojas

Corn tortillas filled with creamy potatoes, black beans, and vegan cheese, baked in a rich homemade red sauce.

Spicy TVP tacos with fresh mango salsa, homemade guacamole, lettuce, cilantro, and hot sauce

Spicy TVP Tacos with Fresh Mango Salsa & Guacamole

Crispy seasoned TVP layered with guacamole, fresh mango salsa, lettuce, cilantro, and hot sauce.

Creamy vegan sweet corn risotto topped with vegan Parmesan, fresh herbs, and black pepper

Sweet Corn Risotto

Naturally creamy risotto made with a silky homemade sweet corn broth and finished with vegan Parmesan and herbs.

Sticky spicy tempeh with rice, roasted broccoli, cauliflower, green onions, and sesame seeds

Sticky Spicy Tempeh

Crispy pan-fried tempeh coated in a glossy sweet and spicy sauce for an easy protein-rich meal.

Crispy vegan tofu fish tacos with red cabbage, pickled onions, cilantro, chipotle aioli, and lime

Crispy Tofu “Fish” Tacos

Crunchy battered tofu with nori, blackened seasoning, crisp cabbage, chipotle aioli, and fresh lime.

Crispy vegan tofu taco crumbles seasoned with chili powder, paprika, cumin, oregano, and soy sauce

Crispy Tofu Taco Crumbles

Smoky, savory tofu crumbles with crisp caramelized edges for tacos, burritos, bowls, nachos, and more.

Vegan ground beef tacos with lettuce, red cabbage, pickled onions, cilantro, avocado, salsa, and lime

Ground “Beef” Tacos

Quick vegan ground beef tacos with bold spices, fresh crunchy toppings, avocado, salsa, and lime.

Vegan Korean beef tacos with gochujang-glazed seitan, red cabbage, kimchi, green onions, and spicy mayo

Korean “Beef” Tacos

Sweet, savory, spicy gochujang-glazed seitan tacos with cabbage, kimchi, green onions, and spicy mayo.

Seitan chicken tacos with pineapple pico de gallo, avocado jalapeño lime crema, cabbage, and microgreens

Seitan “Chicken” Tacos with Avocado Jalapeño Lime Crema

Seasoned seitan tacos with pineapple pico, cabbage, and creamy avocado jalapeño lime sauce on blue corn tortillas.

Shredded king oyster mushroom tacos with cabbage, pickled onions, avocado, cilantro, chipotle ranch, and lime

Shredded King Oyster Mushroom Tacos

Smoky shredded king oyster mushrooms with caramelized edges, fresh toppings, chipotle ranch, and lime.

Vegan soyrizo tacos with pineapple pico de gallo, red cabbage, cilantro, avocado jalapeño crema, and lime

Soyrizo Tacos with Pineapple Pico de Gallo

Smoky soyrizo tacos with sweet pineapple pico, crunchy cabbage, cilantro, lime, and optional avocado crema.

Creamy vegan sweet potato curry with chickpeas, spinach, tomatoes, coconut milk, cilantro, rice, and naan

Sweet Potato Curry with Chickpeas & Spinach

A rich coconut curry with tender sweet potato, chickpeas, spinach, tomatoes, ginger, and warming spices.

Crispy vegan black bean tacos with melted vegan cheese, lettuce, cabbage, pickled onions, cilantro, and lime

Crispy Black Bean Tacos

Golden crispy tacos filled with seasoned black beans and melted vegan cheese, then finished with fresh toppings.

Vegan teriyaki seitan chicken bowls with white rice, roasted broccolini, green onions, and sesame seeds

Teriyaki Seitan “Chicken” Bowls

Glossy teriyaki seitan or crispy tofu served over white rice with roasted broccolini and sesame seeds.

Yellow cherry tomato pasta with garlic, fresh basil, charred Sun Gold tomatoes, and red pepper flakes

Yellow Cherry Tomato Pasta

A light summer pasta with sweet Sun Gold tomatoes, garlic, basil, olive oil, and charred tomatoes on top.

Toasted sourdough with creamy hummus, tomatoes, mushrooms, arugula, and balsamic

Toasted Sourdough with Creamy Hummus

Toasted sourdough layered with creamy homemade hummus, sautéed mushrooms, tomatoes, arugula, and balsamic.

Creamy vegan roasted cauliflower soup with herbs and black pepper

Roasted Cauliflower Soup

A silky roasted cauliflower soup with garlic, onion, herbs, plant-based cream, and nutritional yeast.

Vegan tortellini tomato basil soup with vegetables, spinach, and fresh basil

Tortellini and Tomato Basil Soup

A tomato basil vegetable soup with homemade vegan tortellini filled with cashew cheese and spinach.

Vegan Tom Kha soup with rice noodles, coconut milk, mushrooms, tomatoes, lime, and cilantro

Tom Kha

A fragrant vegan Tom Kha with lemongrass, lime leaves, ginger, coconut milk, mushrooms, and rice noodles.

Spicy vegan chili sin carne with black beans, kidney beans, tomatoes, chipotle, and avocado

Spicy Chili Sin Carne

A smoky vegan chili with black beans, kidney beans, TVP, chipotle, jalapeño, tomatoes, and warming spices.

Delicata squash and arugula salad with radishes, sprouts, microgreens, and seeds

Delicata Squash and Arugula Salad

Roasted delicata squash with arugula, dandelion greens, radishes, sprouts, seeds, and maple Dijon dressing.

Vegan tomato tart with tofu ricotta, heirloom tomatoes, basil, and puff pastry

Tomato Tart with Tofu Ricotta

A flaky vegan puff pastry tart with creamy tofu ricotta, heirloom tomatoes, cherry tomatoes, and basil.

Vegan veggie fried rice with teriyaki chicken, pineapple, broccoli, carrots, and peppers

Veggie Fried Rice with Teriyaki Chicken and Pineapple

Vegetable fried rice with crispy vegan teriyaki chicken, fresh pineapple, broccoli, carrots, and peppers.

Vegan spinach and ricotta stuffed pasta shells baked in marinara sauce

Spinach and Ricotta Stuffed Shells

Jumbo pasta shells filled with creamy vegan ricotta and garlicky spinach, then baked in marinara.

Rustic vegan zucchini blossom pizza with pesto, tomatoes, jalapeños, and mozzarella

Rustic Zucchini Blossom Pizza

A rustic vegan pizza with homemade pesto, zucchini, tomatoes, jalapeños, mozzarella, and zucchini blossoms.

Rustic vegan pumpkin tart with butternut squash, mushrooms, red onion, and rosemary

Rustic Pumpkin Tart

A rustic puff pastry tart layered with roasted pumpkin, butternut squash, mushrooms, red onion, and rosemary.

Creamy vegan tofu egg salad served on bread with fresh greens

Tofu Egg Salad

A creamy vegan tofu egg salad with Dijon mustard, kala namak, turmeric, and green onions.

Smoky vegan veggie fajitas with peppers, mushrooms, red onion, avocado, and lime

Veggie Fajitas

Spicy, smoky veggie fajitas loaded with peppers, mushrooms, red onion, jalapeños, avocado, and lime.

Wild mushroom pizza with garlic herb crust, basil pesto, vegan mozzarella, and microgreens

Wild Mushroom Pizza with Garlic Herb Crust

A rustic garlic herb pizza with basil walnut pesto, vegan mozzarella, wild mushrooms, and rosemary.

Roasted asparagus with creamy vegan miso hollandaise and garlic spinach

Roasted Asparagus with Miso Hollandaise

Tender roasted asparagus with rich vegan miso hollandaise and garlicky sautéed spinach.

Crispy mini vegan quesadillas filled with vegetables, avocado, and dairy-free cheese

Mini Quesadillas

Crispy mini vegan quesadillas with seasoned vegetables, dairy-free cheese, avocado, and sriracha aioli.

Moroccan red lentil soup with vegetables, spinach, cilantro, and warming spices

Moroccan Red Lentil Soup

A hearty red lentil soup with vegetables, spinach, and a fragrant homemade Moroccan spice blend.

Vegan naked burrito bowl with rice, sweet potato, black beans, corn, avocado, and chipotle dressing

Naked Burrito Bowl

A colorful burrito bowl with rice, roasted sweet potato, charred corn, black beans, avocado, and chipotle dressing.

Fresh nut-free vegan basil pesto with hemp seed parmesan

Nut-Free Pesto Sauce

A fresh nut-free basil pesto made with olive oil, lemon, garlic, and homemade hemp seed parmesan.

Smoky BBQ jackfruit tacos with red cabbage, pico de gallo, avocado, and lime

Jackfruit Tacos

Tender smoky BBQ jackfruit tacos topped with crisp cabbage, pico de gallo, avocado, and fresh lime.

Mexican corn salad with avocado, greens, jalapeño, cilantro, vegan feta, and lime

Mexican Corn Salad

A creamy Mexican corn salad with charred corn, avocado, greens, jalapeño, cilantro, lime, and vegan feta.

Creamy vegan potato leek soup garnished with parsley and black pepper

Creamy Potato Leek Soup

A rich and comforting vegan potato leek soup blended with herbs, plant milk, and nutritional yeast.

Vegan Caesar salad with roasted chickpeas, croutons, avocado, and walnut parmesan

Caesar Salad

A hearty vegan Caesar salad with crisp romaine, roasted chickpeas, garlic croutons, and tahini dressing.

Crispy Baja cauliflower tacos with pickled red onions, greens, and vegan lime mayo

Crispy Baja Cauliflower Tacos

Golden baked cauliflower tacos with quick-pickled onion, fresh greens, and creamy vegan lime mayo.

Creamy roasted pumpkin curry with chickpeas, cilantro, pumpkin seeds, and rice

Roasted Pumpkin Curry

A creamy Thai-inspired pumpkin curry with roasted pumpkin, chickpeas, coconut milk, yellow curry paste, and warming spices.

Spicy peanut butter ramen with crispy tofu, mushrooms, bok choy, cilantro, and peanuts

Spicy Peanut Butter Ramen

A rich and spicy ramen with peanut butter, coconut milk, miso, chili crisp, mushrooms, bok choy, and crispy tofu.

Creamy vegan tofu egg salad with green onions and black pepper

Tofu Egg Salad

A creamy tofu egg salad with vegan mayonnaise, Dijon, green onions, turmeric, kala namak, and black pepper.

Vegetable fried rice with carrots, peas, red onion, green onions, and sesame seeds

Vegetable Fried Rice

A simple vegetable fried rice with leftover basmati rice, sesame oil, garlic, ginger, carrots, peas, and soy sauce.

Golden zucchini tart with basil pesto, zucchini ribbons, squash blossoms, and vegan feta

Zucchini Tart with Basil Pesto

A flaky puff pastry tart layered with homemade basil pesto, zucchini ribbons and rounds, fresh basil, and vegan cheese.

Pasta alla Norma with fried eggplant, tomato sauce, fresh basil, and vegan Parmesan

Pasta alla Norma

A Sicilian pasta classic with pan-fried eggplant, garlic, tomatoes, basil, and vegan Parmesan or ricotta.

Creamy red lentil dal with spinach, cilantro, chili flakes, rice, and naan

Red Lentil Dal

A creamy red lentil dal with coconut milk, tomatoes, ginger, garlic, spinach, and warming spices.

Roasted cauliflower wraps with charred corn, avocado, red cabbage, lettuce, and creamy spicy ranch

Roasted Cauliflower Wraps with Creamy Spicy Ranch

Smoky roasted cauliflower wraps with peppers, onions, charred corn, avocado, cabbage, lettuce, and creamy spicy ranch.

Vegan vegetable stir-fry with roasted broccoli, cauliflower, carrots, green onions, and sesame seeds

Veggie Stir-Fry

A colorful veggie stir-fry with roasted broccoli, cauliflower, and carrots tossed in a sweet, savory, and spicy sesame sauce.

West African peanut stew with sweet potatoes, spinach, cilantro, and crushed peanuts

West African Peanut Stew

A rich and comforting West African-inspired peanut stew with sweet potatoes, tomatoes, spinach, ginger, chili, and creamy peanut butter.

Vegan beef bourguignon with seitan, mushrooms, carrots, pearl onions, thyme, and red wine sauce

Vegan Beef Bourguignon

A rich vegan beef bourguignon with seitan, mushrooms, carrots, pearl onions, red wine, thyme, and a deeply savory sauce.

Butternut squash and chickpea tagine with dates, olives, herbs, and couscous

Butternut Squash & Chickpea Tagine

A warmly spiced Moroccan-inspired tagine with butternut squash, chickpeas, dates, olives, preserved lemon, and aromatic ras el hanout.

Thai basil tofu stir-fry with red peppers, chilies, basil, and steamed rice

Thai Basil Tofu (Pad Krapow)

A spicy Thai basil tofu stir-fry with garlic, ginger, chilies, bell peppers, soy sauce, lime, and plenty of fresh basil.

Creamy tofu butter chicken curry with cilantro, chili flakes, rice, and naan

Tofu Butter Chicken Curry

A rich and creamy tofu butter chicken-style curry with tomato, coconut milk, garam masala, garlic, ginger, and crispy tofu.

Tofu jalfrezi with roasted broccoli, cauliflower, sweet potato, cilantro, and rice

Tofu Jalfrezi

A bold tofu jalfrezi with roasted broccoli, cauliflower, sweet potato, tomatoes, warming spices, and crispy tofu.

Creamy vegan Tom Kha soup with tofu, mushrooms, bok choy, red peppers, cilantro, and lime

Tom Kha Soup

A creamy vegan Tom Kha soup with coconut milk, lime, mushrooms, roasted peppers, bok choy, and crispy tofu.

Vegan tteokbokki with ramen, rice cakes, bok choy, cabbage, carrots, and green onions

Vegan Tteokbokki with Ramen

A spicy Korean-inspired tteokbokki with chewy rice cakes, ramen noodles, gochujang, vegetables, and optional tofu or dumplings.

Creamy roasted butternut squash curry with chickpeas, spinach, cilantro, and chili

Roasted Butternut Squash Curry

A creamy roasted butternut squash curry with chickpeas, coconut milk, tomatoes, warming spices, and optional tofu, seitan, or spinach.

Creamy roasted butternut squash pasta with sage, oregano, red pepper flakes, and vegan Parmesan

Roasted Butternut Squash Pasta

A creamy roasted butternut squash pasta sauce with sage, oregano, garlic, onion, and a touch of red pepper heat.

Creamy roasted vegetable pasta sauce made with carrots, red peppers, onion, and roasted garlic

Roasted Veggie Pasta Sauce

A naturally creamy roasted vegetable pasta sauce made with carrots, red peppers, onion, garlic, nutritional yeast, and herbs.

Thick spicy black bean soup topped with avocado, cilantro, and chili

Spicy Black Bean Soup

A hearty spicy black bean soup simmered with onion, garlic, bay leaves, cumin, oregano, paprika, vinegar, and soy sauce.

Sweet and sour tofu with bell peppers, pineapple, sesame seeds, and green onions

Sweet & Sour Tofu

Crispy tofu tossed with pineapple, bell peppers, onion, and a glossy homemade sweet and sour sauce.

Deep mushroom ramen broth with shiitake mushrooms, noodles, tofu, and green onions

Mushroom Ramen Broth

A deeply savory vegan ramen broth infused with garlic, ginger, onion, shiitake mushrooms, soy sauce, and miso.

Creamy vegan mushroom risotto topped with sautéed mushrooms and parsley

Mushroom Risotto

A creamy mushroom risotto with Arborio rice, white wine, vegan butter, and golden sautéed mushrooms.

Creamy vegan mushroom stroganoff with herbs served over pasta

Mushroom Stroganoff

A rich and creamy mushroom stroganoff with herbs, garlic, white wine, and a smooth plant-based sauce.

Vegan Pad Thai with crispy tofu, mushrooms, bok choy, peanuts, and lime

Pad Thai

A sweet, savory, and tangy vegan Pad Thai with crispy tofu, mushrooms, bok choy, peanuts, bean sprouts, and fresh lime.

Vegan palak paneer with crispy tofu, spinach sauce, peas, and cilantro

Palak Paneer

A creamy vegan palak paneer made with crispy tofu, spinach, coconut milk, frozen peas, and warming Indian spices.

Vegan Panang curry with tofu, colorful peppers, carrots, basil, and peanuts

Vegan Panang Curry

A creamy vegan Panang curry with coconut milk, peanut butter, colorful vegetables, lime, and your choice of tofu or seitan.

Pearled couscous with roasted cauliflower, chickpeas, coconut milk, lime, and cilantro

Pearled Couscous and Cauliflower

A warmly spiced pearled couscous dish with roasted cauliflower, chickpeas, coconut milk, lime, and cilantro.

Creamy red lentil dahl with spinach, cilantro, chili, and rice

Red Lentil Dahl

A creamy red lentil dahl with coconut milk, spinach, tomatoes, ginger, garlic, and warming spices.

Lemon garlic vegan feta pasta with parsley, lemon zest, and red pepper flakes

Lemon Garlic Feta Pasta

Bright and creamy vegan feta pasta with garlic, lemon, parsley, and a gentle kick of red pepper flakes.

Classic vegan marinara sauce with basil and red pepper flakes

Classic Marinara Sauce

A rich, slow-simmered marinara sauce with garlic, tomatoes, oregano, basil, nutritional yeast, and a touch of heat.

Creamy vegan Massaman curry with potatoes, carrots, and tofu over rice

Massaman Curry

A rich and comforting Massaman curry with potatoes, carrots, coconut milk, and your choice of seitan or crispy tofu.

Mexican corn salad with mixed greens, avocado, jalapeño, cilantro, and vegan feta

Mexican Corn Salad with Mixed Greens

A fresh and creamy Mexican corn salad with roasted corn, mixed greens, avocado, jalapeño, cilantro, lime, and vegan mayonnaise.

Vegan Mexican street corn with mayonnaise, chili powder, paprika, cilantro, and lime

Mexican Street Corn on the Cob

Smoky grilled corn coated with vegan mayonnaise, chili powder, paprika, vegan Parmesan, cilantro, and fresh lime.

Thin buckwheat galette folded around a savory filling on a ceramic plate

Buckwheat Galettes

Traditional-style buckwheat galettes made with just flour, water, and salt. Naturally simple, lightly tangy, and perfect for your favorite savory fillings.

Green Thai vegetable curry with butternut squash, mushrooms, broccoli, and peppers

Green Thai Veggie Curry

A vibrant green Thai curry with roasted butternut squash, crispy mushrooms, broccoli, peppers, coconut milk, and plenty of spice.

Heirloom tomato tart with vegan pesto, fresh basil, and golden puff pastry

Heirloom Tomato Tart with Vegan Pesto

A colorful heirloom tomato tart layered with homemade vegan pesto on crisp puff pastry. Fresh, vibrant, and perfect for summer entertaining.

Japanese golden curry with seitan, potatoes, carrots, and steamed rice

Japanese Golden Curry with Seitan

A comforting Japanese golden curry with seitan, potatoes, carrots, garlic, and ginger. Rich, velvety, and perfect served over steamed rice.

Creamy vegan lasagna soup with spinach, broken noodles, and crispy chickpeas

Lasagna Soup

A rich, creamy lasagna soup with roasted garlic, tomatoes, coconut milk, spinach, sun-dried tomatoes, broken noodles, and crispy chickpeas.

Creamy lemon pasta soup with chickpeas, spinach, and small pasta shells

Creamy Lemon Pasta Soup

A creamy, tangy pasta soup with tahini, miso, chickpeas, spinach, and plenty of fresh lemon. Cozy, filling, and packed with flavor.

Creamy vegan mushroom stroganoff served over pasta with fresh thyme

Mushroom Stroganoff

A rich, savory mushroom stroganoff with garlic, onion, herbs, and a creamy plant-based sauce. Delicious over pasta, gnocchi, rice, or mashed potatoes.

Creamy red lentil dal with spinach, cilantro, and red pepper flakes

Red Lentil Dal

A creamy one-pot red lentil dal with coconut milk, spinach, tomatoes, and warming spices. Comforting, nourishing, and perfect with rice or naan.

Creamy roasted cauliflower soup topped with thyme and cracked black pepper

Creamy Roasted Cauliflower Soup

A smooth, creamy roasted cauliflower soup with caramelized garlic, thyme, and oregano. Simple, comforting, and perfect with crusty bread.

Vegan feijoada with black beans, sausage, vegetables, white rice, spinach, and orange slices

Vegan Feijoada

A hearty vegan feijoada with black beans, vegan sausage, roasted eggplant, mushrooms, rice, garlic spinach, and fresh orange slices.

Chinese chili eggplant with spring onions and white sesame seeds served over steamed rice

Chinese Chili Eggplant

Tender Chinese-style eggplant cooked with garlic, ginger, chili, hoisin, and soy sauce, then finished with spring onions and sesame seeds.

Golden tofu cubes in creamy coconut lime sauce with cilantro, green onions, and lime

Coconut Lime Tofu

Crispy tofu simmered in a creamy coconut lime sauce with garlic, ginger, soy sauce, and red pepper flakes, with optional vegetables.

Cold spicy gochujang noodles with cucumber, carrots, purple cabbage, edamame, and sesame seeds

Cold Spicy Gochujang Noodles

Cold noodles tossed in a spicy, tangy gochujang dressing with crisp vegetables, edamame, lime, garlic, and ginger.

Creamy butternut squash and chickpea curry topped with cilantro, jalapeños, and chili flakes

Creamy Butternut Squash Curry

A creamy roasted butternut squash and chickpea curry with coconut milk, tomatoes, warming spices, and optional spicy toppings.

Creamy vegan corn chowder with potatoes, corn, cilantro, green onions, and red pepper flakes

Creamy Corn Chowder

A creamy vegan corn chowder with tender potatoes, sweet corn, coconut milk, garlic, and optional jalapeño for a little heat.

Chana masala with chickpeas, tomatoes, cilantro, sliced jalapeños, and chili flakes served with rice

Chana Masala

A hearty chana masala with chickpeas, tomatoes, garlic, ginger, green chilies, cilantro, and warming Indian spices.

Blackened tofu fish tacos with red cabbage, pickled onions, cilantro, lime, and chipotle aioli

Blackened "Fish" Tofu Tacos

Smoky blackened tofu tacos with a subtle ocean flavor from nori, crunchy cabbage, pickled onions, fresh cilantro, and creamy chipotle aioli.

Creamy avocado chickpea salad with fresh dill and green onions

Avocado Chickpea Salad

A creamy, protein-packed chickpea salad with avocado, fresh dill, whole grain mustard, and a touch of paprika.

Creamy baked vegan macaroni and cheese with a golden breadcrumb topping

Creamy Vegan Mac & Cheese

Ultra-creamy vegan mac and cheese made with a cashew sauce, nutritional yeast, and an optional crispy breadcrumb topping.

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