32 quick vegan recipes

For meat-free ingredient ideas, try our tofu recipes, tempeh recipes and jackfruit recipes. We also have our best dairy-free dinner recipes, vegan drinks and guide on how to follow a plant-based diet. For low-cost vegan meals, check out our budget vegan recipes. Next discover 10 things I wish I knew before going vegan and the best vegan storecupboard essential ingredients.

Quick and easy vegan ideas

Tempeh stir-fry

A nutty sauce pairs perfectly with the tempeh. It tastes great with rice or noodles and makes a brilliant, healthy lunchbox meal.

Miso chickpeas and avocado on toast

Liven up avocado on toast by adding miso chickpeas for a speedy vegan brunch, ready in just 15 minutes.

Warm hummus with pine nuts, raisins and olives

Need a quick and easy vegan starter or party snack? Top hummus with pine nuts, raisins and olives then serve with flatbreads and let everyone tuck in.

Miso ginger dressing

A quick, no-fuss dressing made from white miso paste, fresh ginger and a couple of store-cupboard ingredients.

Gazpacho sauce spaghetti

Want a crowdpleasing vegan pasta dish that’s ready in just 15 minutes? Toss spaghetti with a fiery tomato gazpacho sauce tonight.

Tomato, lemongrass and rice soup

Use up tinned chopped tomatoes and infuse with punchy spices to create this nutritious vegan soup.

Aubergine teriyaki bowls

Our 30-minute vibrant vegan recipe is packed with fresh flavours of crunchy radishes, firery ginger and zesty lime.

Green Thai tofu curry

Looking for a quick and easy vegan curry recipe? Try our Thai curry with smoked tofu and plenty of crunchy veg, ready in 25 minutes and low in calories.

Tofu fried rice

Check out our vegan fried rice with smoked tofu. Make this quick and easy recipe for a low-calorie midweek meal for two.

Vegan pancakes with mixed berry compote

Check out our fluffy pancakes with vibrant berry compote. This indulgent vegan brunch recipe is easy to make and ready in under 30 minutes.

Pretzel bites

Using ready-made pizza dough speeds this up. The bicarbonate of soda helps give the bites their signature chewiness.

Quick vegan shiitake ramen

In need of a healthy yet warming midweek meal? Try our low calorie, vegan miso shiitake mushroom ramen for an easy dinner for two.

Try one of our other noodle soup recipes here...

Steamed aubergines with peanut dressing

Try this quick and easy aubergine recipe with punchy peanut dressing. Serve this simple vegan recipe under 100 calories for a delicious hot or cold side dish.

Quick vegan Thai green curry

Creamy, delicately spiced Thai-style curry is a crowdpleaser and this one only takes 15 minutes to make. Try this vegan curry for an easy midweek meal.

Californian tofu scramble

Check out our vegan breakfast recipe with smoked tofu, punchy chilli and pan fried courgette. Ready in less than 30 minutes, this easy recipe is a quick brunch idea.

Heritage tomato and pangritata salad

Make this vibrant and juicy tomato recipe from chef Jon Beeharry's restaurant in East London, Sapling. At Sapling, this salad is served with shiso leaves but mint will work just as well. It's easy to make and ready in just 15 minutes.

Spicy lentil burgers

Check out our quick and easy vegan burger recipe with spicy lentils. Ready in just 30 minutes, these punchy patties make a super simple summer recipe for four. Try more vegetarian burger recipes here...

Falafel, beetroot and hummus grain bowl

Make our colourful vegan bowl with falafel, crunchy beets and warm grains for an easy midweek meal. This recipe is easy to make and ready in just 25 minutes.

Mexican salad tortilla bowls

Check out these vibrant vegan Mexican salad bowls. This quick and easy recipe is super fresh and has just the right amount of spice and zing – ready in 20 minutes.

Wholewheat spaghetti with long-stemmed broccoli, chilli and lemon

Try our recipe for wholewheat spaghetti with long-stemmed broccoli, chilli and lemon. This vegan dish is quick and easy to make and packed with flavour. Plus, it's pasta for under 500 calories – yes please!

Roasted courgette, chickpea and lemon salad

Check out this quick and easy vegan salad recipe with roasted courgettes and crunchy chickpeas tossed in punchy harissa. It's ready in 20 minutes and low in calories too.

Orzo deli salad

Our simple vegan orzo salad recipe combines crunchy red onion with sweet SunBlush tomatoes and is low in calories, too.

Hummus, kale and coriander noodles

Check out this easy vegan salad recipe with crunchy kale, fiery ginger and topped with a creamy hummus and peanut butter dressing – an easy midweek meal for two.

Avocado hummus, falafel and broad bean baguettes

These simple sandwiches are packed with creamy hummus, vibrant broad beans and flavoursome falafel, a perfect lunchtime vegan meal.

15-minute vegan moussaka bowls

Try this easy alternative to oven-baked moussaka. Ready in just 15 minutes, these vegan bowls contain the flavours and textures of a slow-cooked moussaka, without the wait.

Tuscan bean and barley stew

Our quick vegan recipe for Tuscan bean and barley stew is a perfect one to have on hand for a quick midweek meal. It's ready in 30 minutes, serves 4 and is under 200 calories. You can use any leafy greens for this, just whatever you have around.

Miso soup with crispy smoked tofu

This vegan, gluten free miso soup with crispy smoked tofu is a perfect low calorie midweek meal, it's warming, cleansing and super easy to make.

Vegan szechuan noodles

Check out this recipe for punchy cold szechuan noodles. This easy vegan dish is super simple to make and it's low in calories.

Smoky mushroom and walnut-stuffed portobellos

These stuffed mushrooms work well as quick and easy vegan burgers, put them into buns with hummus, salad leaves and roasted red peppers.

Why not give one of our veggie burgers a go? We have healthy vegan ones, too.

Soba noodle salad with teriyaki mushrooms

This quick and easy soba noodle salad with teriyaki mushrooms is vegan friendly, ready in 30 minutes, and under 300 calories. A healthy midweek vegan meal for two.

Griddled purple sprouting broccoli with peppers and walnuts

This vegan-friendly recipe for griddled purple sprouting broccoli with peppers and walnuts is quick and easy to make and under 300 calories. A great side dish to serve at a dinner party.

Coconut and peanut aubergine curry

Try our creamy coconut and peanut aubergine curry, it's vegan, under 300 calories and ready in just 30 minutes, making it the perfect comforting meal to make midweek.