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Quick Vegan Meals

Modified: May 11, 2025 ยท Published: Sep 10, 2022 by Gigi & Sersie ยท This post may contain affiliate links.

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We know what it's like to be short on time, and the importance of eating healthy. Here are some of our favorite quick vegan meals that are healthy, delicious, and can be made in 30 minutes or less!

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  • North African Chickpea Soup
  • Miso Chickpea and Mushroom Stew
  • Muriwo Unedovi (Peanut Butter Greens)
  • Vegan Mushroom Pasta
  • Marry Me Chickpeas
  • Easy Air Fryer Tempeh
  • Air Fryer Tofu Nuggets
  • Vegan Curry Ramen
  • Tofu Lettuce Wraps
  • Sweet and Sour Vegan Chicken
  • Vegan Pumpkin Pasta
  • Mexican Rice Casserole
  • Green Goddess Salad
  • 7-Minute Quick and Easy Black Bean Soup
  • Red Lentil Dal
  • Vegan Chickpea Salad
  • Miso Soup with Mushrooms
  • Vegan Quinoa Breakfast Bowl
  • Spicy Orange Creamsicle Smoothie
  • Other Quick and Healthy Smoothie Recipes

North African Chickpea Soup

This North African Chickpea Soup takes less than 30 minutes to prepare, is packed with flavor, and easy on the waistline. This quick vegan meal has become a go-to favorite! The main spices in this beautiful soup are harissa, coriander, cinnamon, and sumac. Yum!

top view close up of North African Chickpea Soup in a white bowl with a spoon on a wooden surface. next to a red placemat
North African Chickpea Soup Recipe

Miso Chickpea and Mushroom Stew

This delicious vegan miso chickpea and mushroom stew is bursting with umami goodness from the miso. Packed with nutrient density, this easy, one-pot chickpea stew is oil-free, gluten-free, nut-free, low-fat, and loaded with healthy plant protein. This quick vegan meal takes less than 30 minutes to whip up!

a woman's hand squeezing lemon juice on a bowl of miso chickpea and mushroom stew
Miso Chickpea and Mushroom Stew Recipe

Muriwo Unedovi (Peanut Butter Greens)

Muriwo Unedovi, sometimes called peanut butter greens, is a traditional Zimbabwe dish that combines a leafy green veggie of your choosing and a peanut butter sauce. This African-style greens in a sweet and spicy peanut sauce dish will ignite your taste buds and is vegan, oil-free, gluten-free, and soy-free. Enjoy this delicious quick vegan meal with your favorite whole grain and starchy veggie for a peanut butter greens buddha bowl.

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Muriwo Unedovi Recipe

Vegan Mushroom Pasta

This one-pot vegan mushroom pasta is delicious and elegant. Because it takes less than 30 minutes to whip up, this quick vegan meal is perfect any night of the week. This meal is gluten-free, oil-free, soy-free, nut-free, and low-fat.

top side view close up of mushroom pasta in a white bowl with fresh parsley on top
Vegan Mushroom Pasta Recipe

Marry Me Chickpeas

Marry Me Chickpeas is a dish so good it'll make you propose. This quick vegan meal combines big Mediterranean flavors with a rich cashew cream sauce. Perfect for impressing, a night in, or a healthy meal packed with plant-based goodness. This yummy recipe is gluten-free, oil-free, vegan, and ready in under 30 minutes.

Marry me chickpeas in a cast iron skillet.
Marry Me Chickpeas Recipe

Easy Air Fryer Tempeh

Not necessarily a meal on its own, but a great way to make a salad or grain bowl a full meal. This easy air fryer tempeh is only two ingredients and takes 10 minutes to whip up.

Air fryer tempeh cubes in a bowl, with napkin on the side.
Air Fryer Tempeh Recipe

Air Fryer Tofu Nuggets

Similar to the air fryer tempeh, these air fryer tofu nuggets are a game-changer! These protein-packed nuggets are easy to make, healthy, and delicious as a plant-based snack or topping for a salad or buddha bowl.ย 

Air fryer tofu nuggets on a plate.
Air Fryer Tofu Nuggets Recipe

Vegan Curry Ramen

So you want a comforting bowl of hearty, flavorful ramen thatโ€™s vegan and gluten-free? Youโ€™re in luck. This spicy vegan curry ramen is packed with bold flavors and whole plant food ingredients that will surely warm the cockles. This quick vegan meal is ready in 30 minutes.

Curry ramen with tofu in a bowl.
Vegan Curry Ramen Recipe

Tofu Lettuce Wraps

These tofu lettuce wraps are a fresh, nutritious, and satisfying meal or appetizer for any occasion. Packed with protein-rich tofu, whole grain brown rice, crunchy peanuts, fresh cilantro, scallions, and a zesty squeeze of lime, these wraps are drizzled with a creamyย cashew butter sauceย that ties all the flavors together. This quick vegan meal is oil-free, gluten-free, and perfect for lunch, as an appetizer, light dinner, or even meal prep!

Four tofu lettuce wraps on a plate with lime wedge.
Tofu Lettuce Wraps Recipe

Sweet and Sour Vegan Chicken

Looking for the perfect balance of tangy and sweet? This sweet and sour vegan chicken will do the trick. Made with soy curls, colorful veggies, and a yummy sauce, this quick vegan meal is oil-free, gluten-free, and delicious. Serve over brown rice for a satisfying meal.

Sweet and sour vegan chicken with soy curls in a bowl, with brown rice on the side.
Sweet and Sour Vegan Chicken Recipe

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Vegan Pumpkin Pasta

This creamy vegan pumpkin pasta is made with simple, wholesome ingredients like pumpkin and whole-grain pasta. It's packed with flavor, fiber, and nutrients and made with no oil.ย This quick vegan meal is ready in 25 minutes.

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Vegan Pumpkin Pasta Recipe

Mexican Rice Casserole

This tasty, vegan one-pot Mexican rice casserole is made in the Instant Pot. It's gluten-free, soy-free, oil-free, and takes only 30 minutes to make.

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Mexican Rice Casserole Recipe

Green Goddess Salad

Wow! This Green Goddess Salad is flat-out yummy! It has become an instant hit with only three simple ingredients plus our amazing Green Goddess Salad Dressing and the optional but highly recommended Baked Tortilla Chips. This salad is perfect for taking to parties, potlucks, and family gatherings. It's one of those dishes that appeal to most everyoneโ€”vegans and non-vegans. Don't get me wrong; you can make this into lunch or as a starter for dinner. You can't go wrong with this Green Goddess Salad. Plus, this quick vegan meal is oil-free. That's right; there's no added oil!

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Green Goddess Salad Recipe

7-Minute Quick and Easy Black Bean Soup

Are you in a pinch and need a fast and tasty meal? This 7-Minute Quick and Easy Black Bean Soup will do the trick. It doesn't get much faster than this! It's vegan, soy-free, gluten-free, oil-free, and nut-free. This is the quickest of the quick vegan meals.

top side view of quick and easy black bean soup in a white rimmed bowl with fresh jalapeno and cilantro on top, and lime wedge on the side
7-Minute Black Bean Soup Recipe

Red Lentil Dal

This Red Lentil Dal recipe is vegan and super easy to pull together. It's great on it's own or over rice. If you want to take it up a notch, wilt a handful of baby spinach or chopped rainbow chard and top with diced tomato. But you can't go wrong with this dish, and it only takes 30 minutes to make. It's loaded with protein, fiber, iron, and zinc.

top view close up of red lentil dal in a white bowl on a marble surface with fresh chopped cilantro. spoon and striped blue and white napkin on the side
Red Lentil Dal Recipe

Vegan Chickpea Salad

This easy, one-bowl vegan chickpea salad takes 10 minutes to whip up. It goes beautifully on a bed of mixed salad greens, romaine lettuce, or as a wrap. It's gluten-free, soy-free, oil-free, and oh-so-yummy!

top view close up of vegan chickpea salad in a white bowl with romaine lettuce leaf on the side
Vegan Chickpea Salad Recipe

Miso Soup with Mushrooms

This Miso Soup with Mushrooms is divine because of its wonderful umami flavor. It has a deep savory taste, with sweet, nutty, salty, and earthy notes. What makes this soup a champion in my book is its simplicity. With only a few ingredients, the miso soup takes 20 minutes to whip up. This quick vegan meal is not only wonderful on its own, but also delish over rice noodles.

top view of miso soup with mushrooms in a white bowl sitting on a wooden placemat with chopsticks on the side
Miso Soup with Mushrooms Recipe

Vegan Quinoa Breakfast Bowl

This Vegan Quinoa Breakfast Bowl is loaded with powerhouse ingredients. This bowl is not only vegan but also gluten-free and soy-free and will help you get the day started right! 

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Vegan Quinoa Breakfast Bowl Recipe

Spicy Orange Creamsicle Smoothie

If you're looking to keep breakfast light, this Spicy Orange Creamsicle Smoothie checks all the boxes. It tastes amazing! The texture is creamy like any good smoothie would be. It's fast (10-minutes) and easy to make with only six key ingredients.

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Spicy Orange Creamsicle Smoothie Recipe

We hope you love these quick vegan meals that are healthy, delicious, and can be made in 30 minutes or less.

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If you tried any of these quick vegan meals, please leave a ๐ŸŒŸย star ratingย and let us know how it went in the ๐Ÿ“ย commentsย below!ย We love to get your feedback for improvement.

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Gigi & Sersie

Gigi Carter and Sersie Blue have over 25 years of combined experience in plant-based nutrition and health coaching. Their passion for healthy eating inspired them to create Danielโ€™s Plate, a recipe site focused on whole food, plant-based meals.

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