Editors’ Collection

Easy Vegan Recipes

From easy pasta recipes to comforting soups, our best vegan recipes are easy enough to cook on a busy weeknight.

Linda Xiao for The New York Times. Food Stylist: Monica Pierini.

Recipes

Cauliflower Adobo
Ali Slagle
3072 ratings with an average rating of 4 out of 5 stars
3,072
45 minutes
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Easy
Yo Po Mian
Hetty Lui McKinnon
1900 ratings with an average rating of 4 out of 5 stars
1,900
20 minutes
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Easy
Mara’s Tofu With Mixed Grains
Samin Nosrat
1014 ratings with an average rating of 4 out of 5 stars
1,014
45 minutes
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Black Bean Burgers
Mark Bittman
3787 ratings with an average rating of 5 out of 5 stars
3,787
35 to 45 minutes with cooked beans
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Easy
Vegan Mapo Tofu
David Tanis, DAVID TANIS
3435 ratings with an average rating of 5 out of 5 stars
3,435
30 minutes
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Olive Oil-Braised Chickpeas and Broccoli Rabe
Ali Slagle
886 ratings with an average rating of 4 out of 5 stars
886
45 minutes
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Lentils Diavolo
Ali Slagle
2289 ratings with an average rating of 4 out of 5 stars
2,289
45 minutes
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Tofu ‘Chorizo’
Mark Bittman
1815 ratings with an average rating of 5 out of 5 stars
1,815
20 to 45 minutes, depending on desired texture
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Mall-Style Vegetable Stir-Fry
Kim Severson, Jenné Claiborne
756 ratings with an average rating of 4 out of 5 stars
756
35 minutes
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Easy
Pasta Aglio Olio With Butternut Squash
Ali Slagle
1378 ratings with an average rating of 4 out of 5 stars
1,378
25 minutes
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Vegan Mushroom Étouffée
Kim Severson, Jenné Claiborne
805 ratings with an average rating of 5 out of 5 stars
805
About 45 minutes
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Spicy Peanut Stew With Ginger and Tomato
Julia Moskin, Isa Chandra Moskowitz, Terry Hope Romero
3700 ratings with an average rating of 5 out of 5 stars
3,700
1 hour
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Creamy Vegan Polenta With Mushrooms and Kale
Lidey Heuck
1294 ratings with an average rating of 4 out of 5 stars
1,294
45 minutes
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Olive-Walnut Pasta
Ali Slagle
1406 ratings with an average rating of 4 out of 5 stars
1,406
30 minutes
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Chickpea Harissa Soup
Ali Slagle
3055 ratings with an average rating of 4 out of 5 stars
3,055
30 minutes
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Vegan Tantanmen With Pan-Fried Tofu
Hetty Lui McKinnon
3179 ratings with an average rating of 4 out of 5 stars
3,179
45 minutes
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Cauliflower and Banana Peel Curry
Charlotte Druckman, Nigella Lawson
429 ratings with an average rating of 4 out of 5 stars
429
1 hour, plus soaking and cooling
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Asaro (Yam and Plantain Curry)
Yewande Komolafe
1771 ratings with an average rating of 4 out of 5 stars
1,771
50 minutes
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One-Pot Turmeric Coconut Rice With Greens
Ali Slagle
8357 ratings with an average rating of 4 out of 5 stars
8,357
40 minutes
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Spicy Glass Noodles With Shiitake Mushrooms and Cabbage
Corinne Trang
501 ratings with an average rating of 4 out of 5 stars
501
45 minutes
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Stir-Fried Cucumber With Tofu
Hetty Lui McKinnon
1095 ratings with an average rating of 4 out of 5 stars
1,095
30 minutes
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Jackfruit Sabzi
Tejal Rao, Romy Gill
352 ratings with an average rating of 4 out of 5 stars
352
20 minutes
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Grilled Mushroom Skewers in Red Chile Paste
Jocelyn Ramirez
263 ratings with an average rating of 4 out of 5 stars
263
45 minutes
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Classic Bean Salad
Melissa Clark
471 ratings with an average rating of 4 out of 5 stars
471
20 minutes
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Easy
Grilled Tofu
Kay Chun
1634 ratings with an average rating of 4 out of 5 stars
1,634
20 minutes, plus 6 hours’ marinating
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Crispy Tofu With Cashews and Blistered Snap Peas
Yewande Komolafe
9543 ratings with an average rating of 4 out of 5 stars
9,543
30 minutes
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Cauliflower Ceviche
Jocelyn Ramirez
1062 ratings with an average rating of 4 out of 5 stars
1,062
45 minutes
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Herby Three-Bean Salad
Melissa Clark
1209 ratings with an average rating of 4 out of 5 stars
1,209
20 minutes
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Farro and Green Bean Salad With Walnuts and Dill
Colu Henry
1249 ratings with an average rating of 5 out of 5 stars
1,249
35 minutes
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Grilled Nopales en Chile Rojo
Jocelyn Ramirez
124 ratings with an average rating of 4 out of 5 stars
124
55 minutes
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Glazed Shiitakes With Bok Choy
David Tanis
2094 ratings with an average rating of 5 out of 5 stars
2,094
30 minutes
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Easy
Frijoles de la Olla
Jocelyn Ramirez
733 ratings with an average rating of 4 out of 5 stars
733
1 hour 15 minutes
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Cold Tofu Salad With Tomatoes and Peaches
Hana Asbrink
1445 ratings with an average rating of 4 out of 5 stars
1,445
20 minutes
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Tempe Penyet (Smashed Tempeh With Sambal)
Lara Lee
570 ratings with an average rating of 4 out of 5 stars
570
30 minutes
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Crispy Mushroom Tacos
Jocelyn Ramirez
1710 ratings with an average rating of 4 out of 5 stars
1,710
30 minutes
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Cumin Tofu Stir-Fry
Margaux Laskey, Hetty Lui McKinnon
2105 ratings with an average rating of 4 out of 5 stars
2,105
25 minutes, plus 20 to 30 minutes’ marinating time
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Summer Vegetable Skewers
Melissa Clark
506 ratings with an average rating of 4 out of 5 stars
506
25 minutes, plus grill heating
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Palmitos Aguachile Verde (Chile-Lime Hearts of Palm)
Jocelyn Ramirez
389 ratings with an average rating of 4 out of 5 stars
389
25 minutes
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Zucchini Agrodolce
Gabrielle Hamilton
280 ratings with an average rating of 4 out of 5 stars
280
40 minutes, plus drying and resting
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Easy
Avocado Soup With Chile Oil
Jocelyn Ramirez
325 ratings with an average rating of 4 out of 5 stars
325
35 minutes
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Vegan Coconut-Ginger Black Beans
Ali Slagle
2859 ratings with an average rating of 5 out of 5 stars
2,859
30 minutes
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Easy
Coconut-Lemongrass Tapioca With Caramelized Citrus
Yewande Komolafe
243 ratings with an average rating of 4 out of 5 stars
243
50 minutes
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Crispy Tofu With Balsamic Tomatoes
Melissa Clark
3045 ratings with an average rating of 4 out of 5 stars
3,045
40 minutes, plus at least 15 minutes’ draining
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Easy
Vegan Avocado Ranch Dressing
Ali Slagle
335 ratings with an average rating of 4 out of 5 stars
335
5 minutes
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Roasted Broccoli Grain Bowl With Nooch Dressing
Ali Slagle
2438 ratings with an average rating of 4 out of 5 stars
2,438
25 minutes
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Healthy
Cauliflower Popcorn
Ali Slagle
1406 ratings with an average rating of 4 out of 5 stars
1,406
40 minutes
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Easy
Vegan Kale-Pesto Pasta
Ali Slagle
433 ratings with an average rating of 4 out of 5 stars
433
35 minutes
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Easy Vegan Peanut Butter-Maple Ice Cream
Melissa Clark
1274 ratings with an average rating of 4 out of 5 stars
1,274
20 minutes, plus 4 hours’ freezing
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