Finding delicious plant-based recipes doesn’t have to be a hassle! From hearty brunch recipes to mouthwatering desserts, we’ve compiled our fifteen favorite vegan dishes for family meals and special events. Say no to boring dinners and dig into these flavor-packed recipes! These are so good that even meat-eaters will ask for seconds!
Vegan S’mores Frappuccino
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It’s easy to impress a crowd with this decadent vegan brunch recipe from Vegan Yack Attack. Soaked in a cinnamon caramel non-dairy cream and baked until the edges are golden brown, sliced bread becomes crisp on the edges and beautifully soft and fluffy inside. Topped with a homemade caramel date sauce and decorated with fresh berries and coconut flakes, this casserole is a morning treat you won’t be able to resist.
Vegan Spicy Scrambled Tofu Breakfast Tacos
Is a savory breakfast more your style? Then you’ll love these smoky, spicy breakfast tacos from Blissful Basil. This scrambled tofu is full of flavor from smoked paprika, chili powder, roasted peppers and tomatoes. Layered in soft tortillas, these tacos are finished with fresh avocado, cilantro and hot sauce.
BBQ Chickpea Salad
For a fresh, flavorful salad, nothing beats this BBQ salad from It Doesn’t Taste Like Chicken. Coming together in 20 minutes or less, this quick and easy salad features chickpeas sauteed in your favorite vegan barbeque sauce. Layered in a bowl of crispy romaine and topped with tomatoes, cucumber, corn and red onion, the final step is a generous pour of creamy vegan ranch dressing.
Toasted Coconut Butternut Squash Soup
Nothing soothes the soul like a bowl of hot, creamy soup. In this recipe from Sweet Potato Soul, roasted squash, apples, onion and garlic are blended with vegetable broth and toasted coconut almond milk. This savory, flavorful soup is then topped with sweet pomegranate molasses for an extra burst of flavor and pumpkin seeds for a festive crunch.
Vegan Maple-Mustard Apple & Sweet Potato Melt
These sweet and savory sandwiches from the Colorful Kitchen are the perfect plant-based sandwiches to pack for work or school. Each sandwich is loaded with tasty veggies, sauerkraut and vegan cheese. Taking them over the edge is the maple mustard sauce made with a mouthwatering blend of dijon, maple syrup, tamari and olive oil.
Vegan Frito Pie
These messy, yummy Frito pies will make you feel like a kid again. Served up in a Frito bag, this fun meal from Bad Manners features a tempeh chili cooked in a smoky, beer-infused sauce full of beans and diced tomatoes. Add all your favorite taco toppings and some vegan beer cheese sauce and you’re ready to dig in!
Creamy Sun-Dried Tomato Pasta with Garlic Soy Curls
For a more elegant meal or a cozy date night dinner, this creamy vegan pasta recipe from Vegan Richa is sure to hit the mark. The savory cream sauce is made with cashew sauce and herbs added to sauteed soy curls, spinach and sundried tomatoes.
Avocado Mango Kimchi Sushi Rolls
If you’re feeling adventurous and up for a new activity, why not try making homemade sushi? This recipe from Keepin’ It Kind makes it easy to learn to make your own vegan rolls. These fruit and veggie sushi rolls are filled with sliced avocado, mango and bell peppers. Sure to impress your friends and family, this meal is also a fun activity to get everyone involved in your next family dinner or girls’ night in.
Double Dredged Tofu with Gochujang Glaze
This crispy glazed tofu recipe from Olives for Dinner is the perfect side dish, appetizer or even snack! Soaked in soymilk and coconut vinegar, these tofu squares are tossed in a garlicy flour mixture and fried to a golden brown. Topped off with a tangy brown sugar gochujang glaze, these irresistible bites will keep you going back for more.
Maple Roasted Brussel Sprouts with Vanilla Butter Pecans
Who knew a veggie dish could feel like an indulgent dessert? This sweet and crunch brussel sprout recipe from the Fig Tree is the ultimate indulgent side for a holiday dinner or any time you need a fancy treat. Roasted and tossed in maple syrup, these crispy sprouts are topped with homemade vanilla butter, sprinkled with pecans and finished with a sprinkling of fresh orange zest.
Cheesy Garlic Corn Ribs
These viral vegan corn ribs are the perfect summer side dish. In the recipe from Like a Vegan, fresh corn on the cob is sliced and fried to a crispy brown. Dusted with vegan parmesan and garlic powder, just add your favorite dip, roll up your sleeves and dive in!
Homemade Vegan Gluten-Free Twix Bars
You won’t be able to resist these homemade Twix bars from the Minimalist Baker. A gluten-free shortbread topped with date caramel and coated in chocolate. With just nine ingredients, these are a simple, healthier alternative to the traditional chocolate bar.
Vegan Salted Peanut Butter Crunch Torte
These dessert bars from Oh She Glows will blow you away. The almond, oat and maple crust is the perfect base for the salted peanut butter filling. Baked and cut into squares, these decadent bars are topped with fresh whipped coconut cream and decorated with walnuts, flaked coconut and a drizzle of melted non-dairy chocolate chips.
Vegan Brown Butter Peach Cobbler
Capture all the natural sweetness of fresh peaches in this homemade vegan peach and blueberry cobbler recipe from Rainbow Plant Life. Made with toasted vegan butter, this cobbler has a slightly nutty flavor and plenty of aromatic spices. Loaded with fresh fruit and topped with non-dairy ice cream, this is the perfect vegan dessert to celebrate the flavors of summer.
