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50 Vegan Dinner Ideas You Didn't Even Realize You Were Craving

There's no reason every vegan dinner you try *shouldn't* be irresistible.

If you're vegan — or simply trying to cut down on meat and dairy — we've got tons of dinner ideas to inspire your cooking all year long.

Below, we've rounded up the best vegan entrées that the whole family — vegan or not — will be eager to chow down on. From vegan mac 'n' cheese to jackfruit pulled pork sandwiches to Chipotle-inspired sofritas burrito bowls, these meals will ensure your evening meal is always a highlight. (And don't forget to round things out with a decadent vegan dessert! You can thank us later.)


1. Spicy White Bean Chili

A hand dipping a toasted bread slice into a blue pot of bean soup with vegetables

2. Veggie-Packed Chow Mein

Close-up of vegetable stir-fry with noodles in a bowl

3. Garden Vegetable Vegan Quiche

A slice of vegetable quiche on a white plate with tomatoes and mushrooms in the background

4. Sweet Potato & White Bean Burgers

5. Cauliflower "Meat" Tacos

6. Veggie-Packed Lentil Loaf

7. Chickpea Sweet Potato Stew

8. Tofu and Broccoli

9. Mushroom Stroganoff

10. General Tso’s Tempeh

General Tso’s Tempeh

11. Roasted Red Pepper Vegan Mac 'N' Cheese

Roasted Red Pepper Vegan Mac 'N' Cheese

12. Vegan Pulled Pork Sandwiches

Vegan Pulled Pork Sandwiches

13. Veggie Garlic Noodles

Veggie Garlic Noodles

14. Vegan Shepherd’s Pie

Vegan Shepherd’s Pie

15. Ultimate Homemade Pizza

Ultimate Homemade Pizza

16. Vegan Lasagna Soup

Vegan Lasagna Soup

17. Avocado Quinoa Power Salad

Avocado Quinoa Power Salad

18. Spaghetti With Garlic And Oil Pasta

Spaghetti With Garlic And Oil Pasta

19. Vegan Butternut Squash Al Pastor Tacos

Vegan Butternut Squash Al Pastor Tacos

20. Penne With Tomato Sauce

Penne With Tomato Sauce Pasta

21. Chipotle Chickpea Tacos

Chipotle Chickpea Tacos

22. Roasted Cauliflower Salad

Roasted Cauliflower Salad

23. Eggplant Potato Tomato Stew

Eggplant Potato Tomato Stew

24. Easy Chickpea Curry (Channa Masala)

Easy Chickpea Curry (Channa Masala)

25. Sofritas Burrito Bowl

Sofritas Burrito Bowl

26. Mushroom Wellington

27. Black Bean & Roasted Red Pepper Veggie Burgers

Black Bean & Roasted Red Pepper Veggie Burgers

28. Tuscan White Beans

Tuscan White Beans

29. Vegan Pesto Pasta

Vegan Pesto Pasta

30. Cauliflower Gnocchi

Cauliflower Gnocchi

31. Hearty Vegetable Stew

Hearty Vegetable Stew

32. One-Pot Lentil Bolognese

One-Pot Lentil Bolognese

33. One-Pot Vegan Swedish "Meatball" Pasta

One-Pot Vegan Swedish "Meatball" Pasta

34. Sweet Potato & White Bean Burgers

Sweet Potato & White Bean Burgers

35. Farro Lentil Salad

Farro Lentil Salad

36. Vegan Fettuccine Alfredo Pasta

Vegan Fettuccine Alfredo Pasta

37. Meatless Paella

Meatless Paella

38. Sweet Potato Chickpea BBQ Veggie Burgers

Sweet Potato Chickpea BBQ Veggie Burgers

39. One-Pot Butternut Squash Pilaf

One-Pot Butternut Squash Pilaf

40. Cauliflower Walnut Burritos

Cauliflower Walnut Burritos

41. Tempeh Taco Salad

Tempeh Taco Salad

42. Vegan Pad Thai

Vegan Pad Thai

43. Grilled Corn Summer Pasta Salad

Grilled Corn Summer Pasta Salad

44. Arroz Con Gandules

Arroz Con Gandules

45. Vegan Mushroom “Cheesesteak” Sandwich

Vegan Mushroom “Cheesesteak” Sandwich

46. Meatless Sloppy Joes

Meatless Sloppy Joes

47. Vegan Tofu Bao Buns With Pickled Vegetables

Vegan Tofu Bao Buns With Pickled Vegetables

48. Stir-Fry Tofu That Tastes Like Chicken

Stir-Fry Tofu That Tastes Like Chicken

49. Whole Roasted Cauliflower

Whole Roasted Cauliflower

50. Homemade Falafel

Homemade Falafel