Eating vegan doesn’t mean limiting flavor. In fact, once you dive into plant-based cooking, you discover how creative and satisfying it can be.
Here are 11 detailed vegan recipes that are simple, nourishing, and perfect for everyday cooking.
1. Creamy Vegan Chickpea Curry
Ingredients
- 1 can chickpeas (rinsed)
- 1 chopped onion
- 2 cloves garlic
- 1 cup coconut milk
- 2 tomatoes (blended or chopped)
- 1 tsp turmeric
- 1 tsp cumin
- Salt to taste
How to Make
- Sauté onion and garlic until soft.
- Add turmeric + cumin and stir for 20 seconds.
- Pour in tomatoes and cook until thick.
- Add chickpeas and coconut milk.
- Simmer for 10–15 minutes.
- Serve with rice or naan.
2. Crispy Tofu Stir-Fry
Ingredients
- 250g firm tofu
- Mixed vegetables (capsicum, carrot, broccoli)
- 2 tbsp soy sauce
- 1 tbsp maple syrup
- 1 tsp garlic powder
How to Make
- Air-fry or pan-fry tofu cubes until golden.
- Stir-fry vegetables for 3 minutes.
- Add tofu back in.
- Mix soy sauce + maple syrup + garlic powder and pour over.
- Cook 2 minutes and serve.
3. Vegan Lentil Shepherd’s Pie
Ingredients
- 1 cup cooked lentils
- 1 chopped carrot
- ½ cup peas
- 1 onion
- 2 cups mashed potatoes (vegan butter)
How to Make
- Fry onion + carrot until soft.
- Add lentils + peas + seasoning.
- Transfer to baking dish.
- Spread mashed potatoes on top.
- Bake 20 minutes at 190°C.
4. Loaded Vegan Burrito Bowl
Ingredients
- Cooked rice
- Black beans
- Corn
- Avocado
- Salsa
- Lime
How to Make
- Add rice as the base.
- Top with black beans + corn + avocado.
- Add salsa.
- Squeeze lime and enjoy.
5. Creamy Vegan Pasta Alfredo
Ingredients
- 2 cups cooked pasta
- 1 cup cashews (soaked)
- 2 tbsp nutritional yeast
- 2 cloves garlic
- Salt + pepper
How to Make
- Blend cashews + garlic + nutritional yeast with ½ cup water.
- Heat the sauce in a pan.
- Add cooked pasta.
- Cook 2 minutes and serve.
6. Spicy Vegan Ramen Bowl
Ingredients
- Ramen noodles
- 1 cup vegetable broth
- 1 tbsp soy sauce
- 1 tbsp chili paste
- Mushrooms, corn, and green onions
How to Make
- Heat broth and mix soy + chili paste.
- Add mushrooms and cook 3 minutes.
- Add noodles and cook until tender.
- Top with green onion and corn.
7. Vegan Avocado Toast (Upgraded)
Ingredients
- 2 slices toasted bread
- 1 avocado
- Chili flakes
- Lemon juice
- Salt and pepper
How to Make
- Mash avocado with lemon, salt, pepper.
- Spread on toast.
- Add chili flakes.
- Optional: top with cherry tomatoes.
8. Vegan Peanut Butter Banana Smoothie
Ingredients
- 1 banana
- 1 tbsp peanut butter
- 1 cup almond milk
- ½ tsp cocoa powder
How to Make
- Add everything to a blender.
- Blend until smooth.
- Serve chilled.
9. Quick Vegan Fried Rice
Ingredients
- Leftover rice
- Soy sauce
- Frozen peas & carrots
- Green onions
How to Make
- Stir-fry veggies 2 minutes.
- Add rice and soy sauce.
- Mix well and cook 3 minutes.
- Top with green onions.
10. Vegan Chocolate Mug Cake
Ingredients
- 4 tbsp flour
- 1 tbsp cocoa
- 1 tbsp sugar
- 3 tbsp almond milk
- 1 tbsp oil
How to Make
- Mix all ingredients in a mug.
- Microwave for 1 minute.
- Let cool and enjoy.
11. Fresh Vegan Quinoa Salad
Ingredients
- 1 cup cooked quinoa
- Cucumber diced
- Cherry tomatoes
- Lemon juice
- Olive oil
- Mint
How to Make
- Add all chopped veggies to quinoa.
- Mix lemon juice + olive oil.
- Toss together.
- Garnish with mint.
Final Thoughts
Vegan cooking doesn’t need to be complicated. These recipes are fast, flavorful, and ideal whether you’re fully plant-based or just exploring healthier meals. Try any of these today, and you’ll see how delicious vegan food can truly be.

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