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Vegan Main Meals

Plant-based dinners and lunches — bowls, pastas, curries, stir-fries, sheet-pan meals. Built around legumes, whole grains, and accessible vegetables. Recipes scaled for two-to-four servings and built around ingredients you’ll actually find.

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18 articles in vegan main meals | stay healthy vegan

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Vegan Black Bean Burger (Firm, 30 Minutes)

Vegan black bean burger that holds together — triple binding method, dry beans, refrigerate before cooking. Crispy outside, tender inside.

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Vegan Buddha Bowl (The Formula, Infinite Variations)

Vegan buddha bowl — the grain + roasted veg + protein + greens + dressing formula with 3 complete bowl ideas and a tahini dressing that works with everything.

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Vegan Chickpea Curry (Chana Masala, 40 Minutes)

Vegan chickpea curry (chana masala) in 40 minutes — golden onion base, tomato sauce, whole spices. The mash-some-chickpeas trick for a thicker sauce.

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Vegan Chili (3-Bean, Rich, 45 Minutes)

Hearty vegan chili with 3 types of beans, fire-roasted tomatoes, and a dark chocolate trick for depth. 45 minutes, meal-prep champion, freezes perfectly.

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Vegan Fried Rice (Better Than Takeout, 20 Minutes)

Vegan fried rice in 20 minutes — day-old cold rice, high heat, scrambled tofu. The technique that produces the char and wok-aroma of restaurant fried rice.

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Vegan Lentil Curry (Red Lentils, 30 Minutes)

Vegan red lentil curry in 30 minutes — no soaking, silky coconut milk sauce, lime finish. Easier than takeout and more satisfying.

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Vegan Lentil Tacos (25 Minutes, High Protein)

Vegan lentil tacos in 25 minutes — brown lentils cooked with tomatoes to hold their shape. Smoky seasoning, avocado, salsa. High protein plant-based tacos.

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Vegan Lentil Soup (Simple, 35 Minutes)

Simple vegan lentil soup in 35 minutes — red lentils dissolve into a silky, warming broth. Lemon juice at the end is essential. One pot, pantry staples.

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Vegan Mushroom Risotto (Creamy, 40 Minutes)

Creamy vegan mushroom risotto in 40 minutes — porcini soaking liquid as stock, nutritional yeast for savouriness. Ladle-by-ladle method for the creamiest result.

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Vegan Pad Thai (Authentic Technique, 25 Minutes)

Vegan pad thai in 25 minutes — rice noodles, tamari-tamarind sauce, crispy tofu, and bean sprouts. The authentic technique for wok-charred noodles at home.

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Vegan Pasta Bake (Creamy Cashew White Sauce, 45 Minutes)

Vegan pasta bake with a creamy cashew white sauce and golden breadcrumb topping. 45 minutes, crowd-pleasing comfort food with no dairy.

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Vegan Pesto Pasta (Bright Green, 20 Minutes)

Vegan pesto pasta in 20 minutes — whip tahini first for freshness, ice water technique for vivid green color. No cheese, no compromise.

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Vegan Pasta Recipe (Aglio e Olio, 20 Minutes)

Vegan aglio e olio pasta in 20 minutes — sliced garlic, good olive oil, chili flakes, pasta water emulsification. The simplest and best weeknight pasta.

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Creamy Vegan Tomato Soup (5-Ingredient, 25 Minutes)

Creamy vegan tomato soup made with canned tomatoes and coconut milk — 5 main ingredients, 25 minutes, blended smooth. Better than canned soup at half the cost.

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Vegan Spaghetti Bolognese (Lentil and Mushroom, 45 Minutes)

Rich vegan spaghetti bolognese with lentils and mushrooms — meaty texture, deep tomato sauce, 45 minutes. The plant-based pasta sauce that actually satisfies.

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Vegan Tempeh Tacos (Smoky, 25 Minutes)

Smoky vegan tempeh tacos in 25 minutes — steam first to remove bitterness, then crumble and season. Better texture and flavor than most meat alternatives.

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Vegan Tikka Masala (Creamy, 45 Minutes)

Vegan tikka masala in 45 minutes — tomato paste cooked separately, full-fat coconut milk, optional blending for a smooth restaurant-style sauce.

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Vegan Tofu Stir Fry (Crispy Tofu, 30 Minutes)

Vegan tofu stir fry with genuinely crispy tofu — press, cornstarch coat, high heat. 30 minutes with a savory stir fry sauce and any vegetables you have.