Since Veganuary began in 2014, participation has more than doubled each year. That is amazing news because eating a plant-based diet is the best thing you can do for the planet, your health, and the animals. Whether you’re newly vegan or just veg-curious, here are 20 incredibly flavorful and delicious vegan recipes to try this Veganuary!
Vegan Lentil Shepherd’s Pie
Blog reader Shannon says “This was INCREDIBLE! Seriously one of the best things I’ve ever had. I’ve been vegan for 18 years and I’ve never had a traditional shepherd’s pie but I can’t believe that a traditional one would be better than this!!” Blog reader Malu says “Best recipe ever!! Made it for New Year’s Eve and it literally blow our minds! It’s has such an amazing flavor, best mashed potato topping!”
Vegan Buffalo Chickpea Quesadillas
Blog reader Radhika says “What sorcery is this Nisha! This recipe is sooo yummy, fool-proof and downright delicious…make it right now!” Blog reader Deanna says “My partner and I both absolutely LOVE this recipe! We’ve made it so many times for friends & family since first trying it & it’s always delicious, with friends (even non-dietary restricted ones) constantly ask us to share the recipe.”
Crispy Spicy Cauliflower Tacos with Jicama-Carrot Slaw
Blog reader Jackalyn says “I made this for dinner tonight and my husband and I both agreed that these were better than any restaurant tacos we’ve had! So fresh and flavorful with wonderful crunch.” Blog reader Nathan says “after making these tacos today, I was just blown away. The crispy, spicy cauliflower tasted better than any breaded chicken I can remember, and the slaw balanced it really well.”
10-Ingredient Lentil Bolognese
Blog reader Paula says “I am an omnivore, and have never made, let alone tasted, a non-meat-based bolognese sauce before this one. I just made a batch of this, and it is the best bolognese I have ever tasted.” Blog reader Kath says “Nisha, plaster this recipe everywhere! I made it last Sunday and am just getting around to eating it on Friday and I am so mad at myself. This is the best thing I have eaten in a long time.”
Restaurant-Style Dal Tadka
Blog reader Maneesha says “Such a great recipe, Nisha! I loved it! I am a Daal lover, and it was great trying your recipe, different from my family’s Daal recipe! Loved it!.” Blog reader Shaylise says “This is amazing, better than any restaurants I have been to! Another amazing recipe thank you so much! 10 stars!”
Thai Butternut Squash Curry with Chickpeas
Blog reader Marcella says “This was so delicious! My boyfriend and I were so impressed. The amazing aromatics in this recipe rock!” Blog reader Nicole says “This curry is to-die-for! My meat eating hubby went back for thirds. Highly recommend making the extra effort to get thai ingredients (basil, chiles) if you can.”
Mediterranean Lentil and Grain Bowls
Blog reader Bridget says “I am so in love. It has become a staple for me. So so so easy and so full of flavor.” Blog reader Nancy says “OMG this meal is so good! My husband and I had to control ourselves from licking our plates clean!”
Vegan Instant Pot White Bean Stew
Blog reader Sravya says “This is such a delicious recipe! It’s so comforting. I love drizzling it with some good olive oil and lemon juice!.” Blog reader Nina says “I’ve tried many dump and go instant pot recipes because they’re so easy but they’re usually a little lacking in flavor. Not so with this recipe! Thank you!”
Crispy Sesame Tofu and Mushroom Lettuce Wraps
Blog reader Rachel says “Wow. This dish was amazing. Tofu is so crispy and delicious. The combination of flavors and textures was delightful.” Blog reader Maxine says “Love these lettuce wraps! They are much easier to make than I expected and easy to customize with what you already have.”
The Best Vegan Crunchwrap Supreme
Blog reader Frances says “CRAVE-WORTHY RECIPE! I made these for dinner last night and they were so good – seriously one of the best things I’ve made in my kitchen.” Blog reader Christy says “We made these tonight and they are seriously the best vegan food we have had to date.”
Creamy White Bean Soup with Kale
Blog reader Sandra says “I just finished a big bowl of this soup and it’s literally the best soup I’ve ever had. The gremolata creates such a unique flavor profile. My 3 year old son even enjoyed the broth.” Blog reader Savanna says “Oh my GOSH, this is sooo delicious you guys!!! Holy cow! I can’t even think of the right words to describe it except DIVINE and AMAZING. It’s great for cold, cozy evenings and the gremolata on top was absolute perfection.”
Vegan Red Lentil Curry
Blog reader Jaw says “Wonderful recipe! This curry dish had great flavor and was absolutely delicious. I have made several curry dishes for my husband & I. He said this recipe tops any curry dishes I made in the past.” Blog reader Tyler says “Freaking amazing. Just made it, great to get something this awesome with so little work! One of my favorite of your recipes, perfect for Veganuary.”
Vegan Sausage Stuffed Butternut Squash
Blog reader Rhea says “I love the meatless meatballs from ALDI so I knew I had to make this recipe! And let me just say, it blew my mind! I used spinach instead of kale and brown rice instead of quinoa, but it was so amazing.” Blog reader Rebecca says “We made this over the holidays and it was absolutely divine. This will be a Christmas staple in our household for years to come.”
Vegan Caramelized Onion Pasta
Blog reader Joanne says “I just finished making this, and I seriously can NOT stop eating straight out of the pan! Holy smokes, this is so good!! I sure hope there’s some left for him to try it.” Blog reader Isidora says “I have made this recipe two times since the lockdown and is absolutely delicious, very simple and so tasty! Five stars recipe for sure.”
Vegan Gambian Peanut Stew (Domoda)
Blog reader Nadya says “Made this last night for our Sunday night dinner ritual (we cook something new every Sunday) and we were blown away! The flavors are complex, the stew is hearty and cozy, and it got two thumbs up from from my husband and picky 12 year old.” Blog reader Robert says “I decided to make this amazing recipe for my first time yesterday with a friend in honor of celebrating the life of Dr. Martin Luther King Jr. This recipe ended up being euphoric by helping me tap into my roots. The lime and cilantro definitely married the flavors for me, and I am looking forward to making this for a upcoming dinner party in a few weeks. ”
Creamy Vegan Mushroom Stroganoff
Blog reader Jen says “The fact that my husband not only ate this but even ate leftovers the next day or so speaks volumes! He’s a newly converted plant based – mostly vegan (baby steps) and I loved it just as much!” Blog reader Sara says “Everything about this recipe is decadent & delicious! When the combination of the meatiness of the mushrooms and the richness of the sauce touch your lips I promise you all of your problems will melt away. It is a wonderfully satisfying & satiating recipe.”
One-Pot Vegan Chili Mac
Blog reader Monica says “Made this tonight and it was a big hit. My hubby and 2 boys loved it as much as I did! Thank you for this great recipe!” Blog reader Joan says “This was so delicious! It’s a cold winter Christmas Eve and this was perfect! Nice and easy and not a lot of clean up. So dang good.”
Vegan Instant Pot Chana Masala
Blog reader Jordan says “This was the first meal I made in my Instant Pot and I’m so happy with how it turned out. Such a delicious homemade curry- I couldn’t believe I made it!” Blog reader Hannah says “I made this recipe for lunch today and it was so delicious! It was my first time using an Instant Pot and your instructions were super helpful!”
15-Minute Creamy Avocado Pasta
Blog reader Su says “I made this yesterday despite having zero motivation to cook. It came out amazing and tastes even better today! Thank you for this lovely recipe – definitely a keeper :)” Blog reader Sarah says “I made this yesterday for a quick, yet nutrious and filling, dinner on a busy weeknight! My BF and I both loved it!”
Vegan Tuna Salad Sandwich
Blog reader Liz says “This is the best vegan recipe ever. I don’t do vegan version of regular meals, but this got my attention. Genius. Thank you!” Youtube viewer Coen says “Oh my freaking goodness. I was curious how much the non-tuna salad would taste like actual tuna and when I made it I was absolutely FLOORED. It really tastes just like tuna!!! So amazing. It’s now one of my favorite recipes.”
Vegan Palak Paneer with Tofu
Blog reader Vanessa says “This was delicious. I have tried many recipes for different Indian curries and such, but this recipe tasted like what I would order in a restaurant.” Blog reader Alyssa says “This recipe is incredible. I recently went vegan and have been missing cheese, especially paneer. I think this tastes way better than the restaurant versions of this dish”
Creamy White Beans with Kale and Wild Rice
Blog reader Aurora says “Delicious! I find many beans & rice recipes bland but this one is so good, savory and filling. Thank you!” Blog reader Bethany says “I made this for dinner and really loved it! I love white beans but don’t use them enough and the miso paste added great flavor. I’ll definitely make this again!”
Creamy Mushroom and Black Beluga Lentil Stew
Blog reader Wendy says “We just made this for dinner tonight and absolutely Loved every bite. Thank you for sharing this with us.” Blog reader Marion says “We made this for dinner tonight and wow, what a great recipe! Creamy, hearty, flavorful, and everything else you would want in a winter dish. Definitely a keeper!”
10-Ingredient Creamy Vegan Pantry Pasta
Blog reader Stephanie says “Delicious! Made the pasta last night and we literally licked the pot :) I doubled the portions and it worked great.” Blog reader Shell says “Wow!!! This turned out to be so delicious! It tastes just like the rigatoni sauce that I used to get from our local pizza place before I went vegan. I had been searching for a replacement to get that same taste and THIS is the one! I am overjoyed!”
Creamy Lentil Stuffed Butternut Squash
Blog reader Mirae says “Made this as a part of a Christmas lunch. It was an absolute fav from my omnivore and herbivore friends!!” Blog reader Sebastian says “Loved loved loved this. Perfect for thanksgiving or any cold evening. The lentils by themselves is now my go-to way to cook lentils. So creamy and decadent yet not heavy.”
Chinese Takeout-Style Tofu and Broccoli
Blog reader Sarah says “I got an instant pot for Christmas and made this recipe last night and it was DIVINE!! 5 star. My only complaint is I ate it all and want more!! Haha” Blog reader David says “Just amazing and not nearly as intimidating as it seemed. This recipe was delicious and made the IP much more approachable for me..”
Crispy Baked Vegan Mac and Cheese
Blog reader Michelle says “Amazing!!! Going to be my go-to cheesy macaroni recipe for life. Simply delicious. Thank you.” Blog reader Valentina says “It’s the best mac n cheese recipe I’ve ever made! I’ve been making vegan mac n cheese for the 10 years I’ve been vegan – this is the best one!”
Smoky Sweet Potato and Pinto Bean Chili
Blog reader Luna says “Oh my….I can’t believe it turned out soooo good! We ate it with toasted garlic bread and put vegan cheese on top and some nutritional yeast . Very rich flavour!” Blog reader Nicole says “Wow, what a delicious chili! I scaled back on the peppers since I have a bad case of baby mouth (lol) but it was still so flavorful and yummy. Definitely making it part of my rotation.”
Vegan Italian White Bean and Pasta Stew
Blog reader June says “Thank you for this recipe..it did not disappoint! I doubled it and used fire roasted tomatoes and chickpeas because that’s what I had in my pantry. I also used gluten free pasta (son has celiac) which I was nervous about but it came out amazing!” Blog reader Hsi Yen says “I live in a van and I love how simple and mess free this! The stew holds so much flavour and it was so quick to make. My partner has a cold at the moment and it cheered him right up!”
Vegan Instant Pot Pumpkin Lasagna Soup
Blog reader Samantha says “I made this today and it is AMAZING!!!! so flavorful and creamy. Everyone liked it, including my 3 year old.” Blog reader Dana says “If I could give this more than 5 stars I would! Run to make this right now! It’s creamy and rich and probably the best thing I’ve ever made.”
New to vegan cooking? Check out The Ultimate Vegan Grocery Shopping List to answer all your grocery shopping-related questions, then hop on over to The 5 Best Vegan Protein Sources to learn how to incorporate plant protein into your diet.
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