Vegan Main Dish Recipes

Our extensive collection of vegan main dish recipes ranges from weeknight dinners like vegan pastas to show-stopping dishes like vegan ramen and vegetables Wellington.

Channa masala and white rice on a blue plate decorated with white lines. The plate is on a dark blue surface.

Channa Masala Recipe

Homemade creamy vegan ramen topped with mushrooms, sweet potatoes, eggplant, and scallions.

Ultimate Vegan Ramen With Miso Broth Recipe

Overhead shot of a bowl of stewed lentils topped with a halved, roasted eggplant, drizzled with tahini sauce and sprinkled with toasted pine nuts.

Roasted Eggplant With Tahini, Pine Nuts, and Lentils

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The Best Vegan Mapo Tofu Recipe

A double-handled serving crock with chickpea, coconut, and cashew curry. Some naan and a bowl of steamed rice are next to it.

Chickpea, Coconut, and Cashew Curry Recipe

Overhead view of two bowls filled with ribollita soup.

Ribollita (Hearty Tuscan Bean, Bread, and Vegetable Stew) Recipe

Overhead of a plate of crispy vegan kung pao tofu

Crispy Kung Pao Tofu Recipe

Bowl of Pappa Al Pomodoro in a black bowl on dark blue surface, with dark dyed napkin and a glass of red wine

Tuscan Pappa al Pomodoro (Tomato and Bread Soup) Recipe

Bowl of creamy vegan risotto with serving spoon

Easy Vegan Pressure-Cooker Miso Risotto Recipe

Pasta With Vegan Chickpea Sauce Recipe

Crispy tofu in a sesame seed sauce with broccoli and a bed of rice on a white plate

How to Make Crispy Tofu (for Stir Fry)

Overhead of a bowl of vegan peanut, sweet potato, and coconut soup with red rice

Vegan Peanut, Sweet Potato, and Kale Soup With Coconut Recipe

A large bowl of vegetarian bean chili topped with sliced avocado, scallions, cilantro, and white onion. The periphery of the image contains a wide variety of plates and bowls holding tortillas, sliced limes, and additional chili.

The Best Vegetarian Bean Chili Recipe

Close up of a plate of vegan cabonara.

Vegan Carbonara Pasta Recipe

Grilled Lemongrass- and Coriander-Marinated Vegan Tofu Banh Mi Recipe

A bowl of creamy vegan tomato soup on a stone background with a spoon to the right of the bowl. The surface of the soup is drizzled with olive oil and sprinkled with chopped herbs.

15-Minute Creamy Tomato Soup (Vegan)

A white plate of phat phrik khing with tofu, long beans, rice.

Phat Phrik Khing With Tofu and Long Beans (Thai Dry-Curry Stir-Fry) Recipe

Vegan Dan Dan Noodles Recipe

A big bowl of lentil soup, topped with gremolata, next to a small bowl of gremolata with olive oil for topping.

Easy Lentil Soup

A platter of grilled marinated tofu with chipotle-miso sauce garnished with chopped scallion.

Grilled Tofu With Chipotle-Miso Sauce Recipe

Pasta With Rich and Hearty Mushroom Bolognese Recipe

Overhead view of Spicy Carrot Ginger Soup with harissa

Spicy Carrot and Ginger Soup With Harissa

Japanese udon noodles in a ceramic bowl with mushroom-soy broth, stir-fried mushrooms, raw mushrooms, sliced scallions, cabbage, and tofu.

Japanese Udon With Mushroom-Soy Broth, Stir-Fried Mushrooms, and Cabbage (Vegan) Recipe

Zucchini and Roasted Tomatoes With Pasta and Dried Olive Flavor Shake Recipe

Pasta With Braised Broccoli and Tomato Recipe

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Vegan Cashew Milk–Braised Green Plantains Recipe

A vegan B.L.A.T. sandwich halved and served on a white plate.

Vegan "B.L.A.T."s: Lettuce, Tomato, Avocado, and Crispy Smoked Mushroom Sandwiches Recipe

Sliced vegetables Wellington roast resting on cutting board with two slices cut, with gravy pitcher and fresh parsley alongside.

Vegetable Wellington

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Vegan Lasagna alla Bolognese Recipe

Overhead shot of braised eggplant with tofu, garnished with chopped scallions with a side of steamed white rice.

Braised Eggplant With Tofu in Garlic Sauce Recipe

Overhead view of a black oblong platter piled high with the filling for Cantonese-style tofu, pine nut, and jicama lettuce cups. A plate of lettuce leaves is nearby.

Cantonese-Style Tofu, Pine Nut, and Jicama Lettuce Cups (San Choi Bao) Recipe

A bowl of hobak beombeok, showing its warm autumnal colors, a thick, slightly chunky, porridge-like consistency.

Hobak Beombeok (Korean Squash, Sweet Potato, and Bean Porridge)

A vegan cheesesteak cut in half with vegan cheese dripping out

Vegan Philly Cheesesteak

Tuscan Ribollita With Summer Vegetables Recipe

Yu Xiang Qie Zi (Sichuan-Style Braised Eggplant With Pickled Chilies and Garlic) Recipe

Vegan Garbanzos con Espinacas y Jengibre (Spanish Chickpea and Spinach Stew With Ginger) Recipe

a plate of kung pao tofu

10 Vegan Dinner Recipes So Satisfying You Won't Miss the Meat

Platter of eetch served with herb salad, lettuces, and lavash.

Eetch (Armenian Bulgur, Tomato, and Herb Salad)

Bowl of cold sesame noodles topped with cucumber, celery, and cilantro

Cold Sesame Noodles

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18 Vegan Soup and Stew Recipes to Warm You Up

A bowl of ajiaco negro. A spoon raises a bite from the bowl.

Quick and Easy Dairy- and Fat-Free Colombian Vegetable Soup (Ajiaco Negro) Recipe

Overhead view of a bowl of vegan sweet potato and 2-bean chili with hominy.

Vegan Sweet Potato and 2-Bean Chili With Hominy

Closeup of hearty white bean and spinach soup with rosemary and garlic in a wide white bowl.

Hearty White Bean and Spinach Soup with Rosemary and Garlic Recipe

Side view of vegan burgers

Homemade Vegan Burgers

Vegan Braised Kale and Chickpea Sandwich With Sumac Onions Recipe

Cold Sichuan-Style Noodles with Spinach and Peanuts Recipe

A plate of Sweet Potato and Mushroom Cannelloni, served atop Braised Escarole and Butter Beans.

Sweet Potato and Mushroom Cannelloni with Braised Escarole and Butter Beans (Vegan) Recipe

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Vegan Seitan and Mushroom Ragù Bolognese Recipe

Smoky Charred Cauliflower and Potato Soup With Kale Recipe

Overhead view of zucchini-basil soup, garnished with basil leaves and olive oil.

Easy, Summery Zucchini-Basil Soup Recipe

Vegan Spinach and Hominy Enchiladas With Spicy Cashew Cream

Avocado, Arugula, and Walnut Sandwiches Recipe

Chickpea, Potato, and Spinach Jalfrezi With Cilantro Chutney Recipe

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Triple Garlic Pasta With Oven-Dried Tomatoes, Olives, and Breadcrumbs Recipe

A bowl of creamy dairy-free squash soup garnished with chopped apples

Miso-Squash Soup With Sesame-Ginger Apples Recipe

Three bowls of fully loaded vegan baked potato soup.

Fully Loaded Vegan Baked Potato Soup Recipe

Vegan: Lentil and Coconut Soup with Cilantro-Habanero Gremolata Recipe

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Vegan Stovetop-Style Macaroni and Cheese Recipe

A wide white bowl containing a serving of pasta with snap peas, garlic, lemon zest, and black pepper.

Pasta With Snap Peas, Garlic, Lemon Zest, and Black Pepper (Vegan) Recipe

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How to Make Vegan Cantonese-Style Lettuce Cups With Tofu, Pine Nut, and Jicama

Vegan Lentil Soup Recipe

Vegan Cream of Mushroom Soup With Crispy Shiitake Chips Recipe

A fried-eggplant sandwich with eggplant mayo, set on a white surface.

Fried Eggplant Sandwich With Eggplant Mayo Recipe

Overhead view of finished soup

Hearty Vegan Polenta and Kale Soup With Miso and Toasted Sesame Oil

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