17 easy vegan recipes for every occasion

Vegan Breakfast Recipes

Vegan French Toast

If you’re planning brunch or just want to start your day with something a bit more indulgent, this vegan French toast will hit the spot. It’s topped with a wonderfully fragrant chestnut and maple syrup purée and seasonal fruit.

Vegan Pancakes

What are weekends for if not treating yourself to a substantial breakfast? These three-ingredient banana pancakes are a real treat to eat, yet don’t take long at all to make. Light and fluffy, they’re served with toasted pecans for added texture, and topped with vegan yoghurt and maple syrup. Keep in mind that the riper the banana, the sweeter the pancakes, so this is a great way to use up old bananas to save them from going to waste.

Vegan Omelette Recipe

Whether you’re new to a plant-based diet and are missing eggs, or have always been intrigued by the idea of a vegan omelette, this Chinese omelette recipe is sure to win you over. It only takes about 20 minutes to make, and the pancake batter is a wonderful basic recipe to keep under your sleeve. But it’s the addition of the Chinese-inspired ingredients such as green onion, sesame and tamari that makes this fragrant dish a real winner.

Vegan Shakshuka

If you’re not familiar with shakshuka, this Middle Eastern dish is wonderfully aromatic. Traditionally served for breakfast, it features a rich, spiced tomato base and is typically topped with eggs and baked in the oven. This vegan version is packed with flavour thanks to the addition of red pepper and sundried tomato, while the use of chickpeas adds more texture and protein. Top it with vegan cashew cream or yoghurt to balance out the spices.

Tofu Scramble

If you’re intrigued by the idea of tofu scramble, then you should certainly give it a try. Whilst resembling scrambled egg, keep in mind that the texture and taste will never exactly mimic egg. That said, this vegan breakfast dish has a wonderful flavour and makes for a great go-to recipe, served on toast or as a baked potato filling.

Vegan Lunch Recipes

Smoky Tempeh & JAZZ Apple Slaw Sandwich

This sandwich will seriously up your lunch game. The homemade barbecue sauce really packs a punch, while the crunchy slaw, creamy avocado and tangy sauerkraut add a great mix of textures. If you have the time, marinate the tempeh in advance to make it extra flavoursome.

Hot Spinach Salad

Salads are a popular lunchtime option, particularly if you prefer a light midday meal. This hot salad is great if you’re looking for something more substantial. Spinach, potato and onion are combined in a dressing made from sesame oil, garlic and spices for a wonderfully comforting dish.

Harissa Falafel Burger

There is nothing like a homemade vegan burger, and this one from Niki Webster’s latest book, Be More Vegan, is incredibly easy to make. The falafel patty is crispy and lightly spice, and is perfectly paired with creamy plant-based mayo, fresh salad, hummus, tomatoes and pickles. Serve in a vegan burger bun or pita bread.

Vegan Dinner Ideas

Áine Carlin’s Stuffed Peppers with Indian Grains

Packed with flavours, these stuffed peppers make use of aromatic herbs and flavoured grains for a hearty dish that’s topped with a minty coconut cream.

Tofish and Chips

We know what you’re thinking: vegan fish and chips? Really? Just hear us out though, because this healthier version of the British classic is a fab alternative that’s equally as comforting. A quick beer batter combined with shredded seaweed coats firm block of tofu, while a creamy mashed peas and homemade hand-cut chips complete the meal.

Thai Green Tofu Curry

Fresh, light and fragrant, this vegan curry recipe is super easy to make from scratch, and the addition of tofu provides plenty of protein. A homemade Thai green curry paste makes a fragrant base that can be made a few days in advance.

Vegan Macaroni & Cheese

We’re all for healthy packed with colourful, nutritious veggies, but sometimes you just need something comforting, hearty and warming. That’s where this dairy-free macaroni and cheese comes in: it’s quick to make, but is exceptionally creamy, cheesy and crunchy. Serve it with a fresh side salad.

Vegan Snack Ideas

Pink Hummus

Creamy hummus makes for a wonderful snack, and this pink version features hummus for a more earthy flavour that we simply love. Use as a dip for crudités or spread atop crackers.

Vegan Banana Bread

Okay, so banana bread may not be the first snack that comes to mind, but when a mid-afternoon craving hits, this moist loaf will go down a treat served with a cuppa.

Desserts

Vegan Banoffee Pie

If you’re a fan of classic British desserts, then this vegan banoffee pie recipe will be right up your street! Rich and indulgent, it features a biscuit, hazelnut and cocoa base that’s topped with fresh bananas, dairy-free cream, hazelnuts and vegan chocolate shavings.

Apple & Orange Baklava Tart

We love the use of Levantine flavours here, which makes for a unique dessert that will go down well with vegans and non-vegans alike. Layers of flaky filo are topped with mixed nuts and crunchy apples, while a drizzle of sweet orange syrup brings everything together.

Tahini, Cinnamon & Pecan One-Pan Cookie

Henry & Ian of BOSH! fame really know how to nail vegan comfort food, and this one-pan cookie will really hit the spot. Gooey in the middle, and crispy around the edges, it uses tahini, brown sugar, cinnamon and pecans for a wonderfully rich and crunchy cookie that will be devoured in minutes.

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