Easy Vegan Meals may sound counter intuitive, especially is you are new to veganism like we are. The key is keeping vegan eating simple and cheap. Don’t stress about any of the “speciality” foods or replacement products at the start- simple and clean eating is best for your health anyways. One of the quickest ways we have been saving money on our meals is to have a Top 50 list of go-to easy vegan meals.
Our transition to Vegan meant that all of my go-to recipes that have become second nature for me to put to together were now out the window. I was having to look at a whole grain and whole vegetables as the main portions of every meal. This shift was challenging, but once I figured out what to keep stocked and shop for I could then re-do my top 50 list.
NOTE: Some recipes are linked to the exact one or one that is similar, while others I made up. If you have any questions, just drop them in the comments below!
Breakfast:
- Vegan Waffles
- Breakfast Hash
- Cereal
- Avocado Toast
- Steel Cut Oats
- Smoothie Bowls
- Fresh Fruit (Mango) and Greens (Spinach)
- Breakfast Bread
Lunch:
- Peanut Butter and Honey sandwiches
- Rice Bowls (a STAPLE)
- Cowboy Chip Dip
- Crap in a Wrap
- Sweet Potato Fries
- Grapefruit, Avocado and Spinach Salad (I add a mustard dressing)
- Potato Salad
- Rice bowl with Avocado and Lime
- Mediterranean Cous Cous Salad
- Chickpea Salad (Like chicken Salad)
Dinner:
- Baked Potato
- Spaghetti Squash Alfredo
- Mediterranean Pasta
- Mushroom Ramen
- Avocado Ramen
- Mashed Potatoes
- Pan Roasted Brussel Sprouts and Potatoes
- Arugula and Beet Salad
- Lentil Soup
- Carrot Curry Lentil Soup
- Stuffed Sweet Potatoes
- Soy Chorizo Tacos
- Teriyaki Fried Rice with Soy Curls
- Lemon Basil Rice with Broccoli
- Cold Pasta
- Spaghetti
- Baked Tofu Cutlets
- Garden Burgers
- Vegan Nachos
- Cauliflower Rice and Shredded Carrots
- Falaffel Wraps
- Summer Tomato, Avocado, Cucumber Salad
- Fajitas without the meat
- Creamy Avocado Pesto Pasta with Mushrooms
- Lemon Quinoa Salad
- Italian Orzo Soup
- Quinoa Bowl
- Layered Taco Salad
- Asparagus and Potato Bowl
- Pad Thai
- Udon Soup
- Mean Green Bowls
- Thai Peanut Sweet Potato Bowl
- Asian Sesame Zucchini Noodles
- Smoky Vegan Black Bean Soup
- Black Bean Citrus Salad
While we have the most dinner options, we also always make double of dinner in order to pack our lunches for the next day if possible. We still keep those emergency meals on hand that I talked about here as well- just vegan style. I also do not spend tons of time in the kitchen using these tricks- since time is money.
For adding to the list and trying new recipes I have been obsessed with Sweet Potato Soul and her YouTube Channel. Make sure you check her out.
What are your go-to meals for the family? We would love to hear!
