18 Lazy Vegan Recipes for Lunch & Dinner

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These 18 lazy vegan recipes are perfect for when hunger strikes on those days where you just need a quick and easy lunch or dinner. Each dish requires just 10 ingredients or less and takes 30 minutes or less to make.

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Why you'll love these easy vegan lunch and dinner recipes

Each recipe has just 10 ingredients or less, many of which are pantry or fridge/freezer staples.
Each dish is ready in just 30 minutes or less.
A number of the recipes are either gluten-free or can easily be made gluten-free.

Pasta e Ceci (Pasta and Chickpeas)

This pasta e ceci recipe is a quick and easy take on a classic Italian dish that is hearty, flavorful, and sure to please the whole family. This version is also vegan and can easily be made gluten-free using gluten-free pasta.

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Easy Creamy Chickpea Mushroom Curry by My Pure Plants

This easy chickpea curry with mushrooms cooks in just 20 minutes and is perfect for anyone looking for a quick meal, especially those new to cooking curries.

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Puttanesca Sauce by Our Plant-Based World

Pasta night is a breeze with this puttanesca sauce that’s ready in just 15 minutes.

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One-Pot Mac & Cheese by Strength & Sunsine

This one-pot vegan mac and cheese is ready in less than 10 minutes. It’s also gluten-free and nut-free.

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Spicy Bean Burgers by Veggie Inspired

These spicy bean burgers are super easy to make in just 15 minutes with only 4 ingredients.

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Vegan Bean Burrito by Nutriciously

This vegan bean burrito is ready in 15 minutes or less and is perfect for lunch or dinner.

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Chickpea Salad Sandwich by This Healthy Kitchen

This oil-free chickpea salad sandwich is easy to make in 10 minutes with 10 ingredients.

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Lemony Arugula Salad by Debra Klein

This easy lemony arugula salad features avocado, artichoke hearts and pomegranate seeds for a pop of color.

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Vegan Tuna Salad by My Quiet Kitchen

This easy-to-make oil-free vegan tuna salad is made with a combination of canned jackfruit and chickpeas.

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Easy Vegan Fried Rice with Tofu Egg

This vegan fried rice with tofu egg is so easy to make, you'll be glad you didn't call for takeout. Using frozen or leftover rice and frozen peas and carrots, this popular dish is ready in just 15 minutes.

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Cherry Tomato Basil Pasta Recipe by Veggie Society

This cherry tomato and basil pasta is ready in just 20 minutes and perfect for when you want an easy pasta dish.

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Lemony Creamy Vegan Pasta with Asparagus by Veggies Save the Day

This lemony creamy vegan pasta with asparagus is easy to make in 20 minutes with 4 ingredients plus salt and pepper to taste.

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Sweet and Spicy Chili Garlic Noodles by The Cheeky Chickpea

These flavorful sweet and spicy chili garlic noodles are easy to make in just 15 minutes.

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Sopa de Fideo by Vegan Huggs

This sopa de fideo is a Mexican noodle soup that cooks in just 20 minutes for an easy and hearty dish.

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Rainbow Collard Wraps by World of Vegan

These rainbow collard wraps with hummus and veggies are easy to make and are perfect for a nutritious lunch.

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Quesadillas de Papa by Vegan Dollhouse

These quesadillas de papa are easy to make with leftover mashed potatoes and are perfect for a quick and easy meal for both grownups and kids alike.

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Easy Cheesy Crispy Vegan Black Bean Tacos by Make it Dairy Free

These quick and easy cheesy crispy vegan black bean tacos take just 20 minutes to make and are perfect for the whole family.

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Tempeh Tacos by The Hidden Veggies

These flavorful tempeh tacos are great for a quick and easy vegan meal that’s ready in just 15 minutes.

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Lazy vegan recipes free e-cookbook

Let's face it.

The last thing you want to do after a long day is spend the whole evening cooking dinner.

Or, maybe you've got a busy night ahead of you as the kids have dance, soccer, lots of homework, etc. and you're short on time.

Wouldn't it be nice to have a tasty and nutritious vegan and gluten-free meal on the table in 30 minutes or less?

This printable e-cookbook featuring 7 lazy vegan recipes for quick and easy dinners will save the day!

These tasty vegan meals are perfect for the nights you just don't have the time or energy to spend hours or even just one hour in the kitchen.

You can also utilize the recipes in this e-cookbook for a 7-day easy dinner meal plan. Bonus! 🙂

Note that each of the recipes featured in the e-cookbook serves 3-4 people and can be doubled if needed.

When it comes to making quick and easy vegan meals, canned and frozen foods are your BFFS. 😉

Therefore, you'll want to be sure to stock your pantry with items like canned sauces and beans and your freezer with frozen veggies and even rice!

Check out the free e-cookbook for a full list of ingredients for the recipes included for easy grocery shopping

And, for more ideas for stocking your vegan pantry, fridge and freezer, check out our vegan pantry essentials post.

Be sure to download our free PDF e-cookbook featuring 7 lazy vegan recipes for quick and easy dinners (2 from this roundup), which you can also view on your desktop, tablet or mobile phone.

Get the free lazy vegan recipes PDF by clicking on the image below:

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