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    Home » Quick Dinners 30 mins or less!

    Top 20 Easy Vegan Meals in Under 30 Minutes

    Published: Jul 19, 2020 · Modified: Jan 28, 2022 by Vanessa Sturman · This post may contain affiliate links · This blog generates income via ads · 1 Comment

    We’re often asked what quick vegan meals can you cook in under 30 minutes. To be healthy and plant-based doesn’t need to take lots of time or 100s of ingredients! So we’ve rounded up our Top 20 Easy Vegan Meals in Under 30 Minutes from some incredible food bloggers, as well as a few of our own recipes. 

    Most of these are gluten-free, or easily made gluten-free. We’ve also included several top allergen and nut-free recipes. 

    We have divided the 20 Easy Vegan Meals up into 4 categories:

    • Easy Vegan Pasta Meals in Under 30 Minutes 
    • Easy Vegan Asian and Noddle Meals in Under 30 Minutes 
    • Easy Vegan Burgers, Patties and Bakes in Under 30 Minutes 
    • Easy Vegan Salads and Bowls in Under 30 Minutes 

    Enjoy these quick and easy vegan plant-based dishes! If you're looking for more guidance on making plant based eating easy, without the overwhelm, we have a FREE guide of our top Secrets and Tips - you can get it here!! 

    Easy Vegan Pasta Meals in Under 30 Minutes 

    Who doesn’t love mid-week pasta?! Here is a selection of varied and delicious pasta dishes. Easily made gluten-free with vegan gluten-free pasta.

    One-Pot Vegan Cajun Pasta by Karissa’s Vegan Kitchen

    Spicy, creamy vegan cajun pasta made in just one pot with 8 simple ingredients in under 30 minutes.

    Vegan chicken cajun pasta in a bowlin

    Easy Homemade Pasta Sauce with Artichoke Hearts by Veggie Fun Kitchen

    Rich delicious and homemade vegan pasta sauce with artichoke hearts. Quick and easy dinner and can be made with canned goods.

    Avocado Pasta with Herbs by Veggie Chick

    This Avocado Pasta with Herbs is so colourful, flavorful and healthy. It’s also easy to whip up in just 15 minutes, using only your food processor (and boiling the pasta). No other cooking required!

    Avocado pasta in a bowl

    One-Pot Vegan Mac & Cheese (Allergy-Free) by Strength and Sunshine

    Easy one-pot vegan mac & cheese that’s gluten-free, grain-free, and nut-free! The perfect quick, healthy, protein-packed dinner recipe, ready in less than 10 minutes. It’s a weeknight family favourite and kid-approved!  

    Garlicky White Beans & Greens Pasta by The Vegan Larder

    Our recipe is the perfect combination of easy, uncomplicated and yet delicious! Full of fibre, vegan protein and garlicky goodness! Super quick to cook; it will become a regular in your cooking repertoire! 

    Easy Vegan Asian and Noddle Meals in Under 30 Minutes 

    Asian food is one of our favourite cuisines! Sometimes you just want to create your own vegan fakeaway without spending hours in the kitchen. These dishes are drool-worthy! 

    Chickpea Stir fry with Pineapple by Fried Dandelions 

    Chickpea stir fry with pineapple is a delicious, filling meal made from pantry staples. This easy vegan weeknight dinner will be on your table in just 15 minutes!

    Chickpea pineapple stir fry in a bowl with rice and salad

    30 Minute Crispy Peanut Tofu by Home-Cooked Roots

    Easy vegan crispy peanut tofu. Sweet, spicy and tangy! Satisfies that takeout itch but is so much better in every way. It’s a great vegan takeaway 😉

    Hoisin Tofu Skin & Mushroom Noodle Bowl by The Vegan Larder 

    Our vegan dinner comes together in a jiffy and is perfect for a quick and wholesome lunch or fast supper. Very easy to make & can even be part-assembled then made with just some boiling water for an easy work-day lunch.

    Easy Vegan Pad Thai (Nut-free and Gluten-Free) by Strength and Sunshine 

    A healthier homemade version of your takeout favourite! This Easy Vegan Pad Thai recipe is gluten-free and allergy-free, meaning no nuts or soy! With authentic rice noodles, veggies, and a delicious Pad Thai sauce, you’ll have dinner on the table in a flash and the best leftovers for lunch!

    Vegan Chinese Curry in 30 minutes and One Pot by Vegan Punks 

    A vegan recreation of a classic curry takeaway dish at home. It has all the benefits of a real Chinese takeaway, only it’s healthier, cheaper and plant-based!

    Easy Vegan Burgers, Patties and Bakes in Under 30 Minutes 

    Some of our all-time favourites, and classic we had as kids! We can’t resist a burger, falafel or pizza, especially when made this quick! 

    Lazy Falafel by Rhian’s Recipes

    This Lazy Falafel is super easy to make, and will take up less than 30 minutes of your time. It tastes every bit as delicious as the traditional version! 

    Vegan Falafel sandwich on a plate with salad

    Portobello Mushroom Steaks by Veggie Desserts

    These juicy and tender grilled Portobello Mushroom Steaks are AMAZING! They're quick (ready in just 15 minutes with 7 ingredients!), easy, tasty and have all the best smokey flavours. Serve with potatoes, fries, salad or veggies.

    Red Lentil Pizza Crust by This Healthy Kitchen

    This might be the easiest pizza crust you ever make. It's as simple as blend, pour and bake and you’ve got a crispy, delicious lentil pizza crust. Ready in 25 minutes!

    Garlicky Potato, Chickpea & Radish Traybake by The Vegan Larder 

    A super simple pop in the oven dinner. Traybakes are prepared in under 10 minutes! While it’s cooking you can relax. Traybakes mean you can enjoy all the seasonal veggies without a lot of fuss.

    Vegan traybake of potatoes, garlic, chickpeas and radish in a baking tin

    Vegan Lentil Sloppy Joes by Make it Dairy Free 

    These are the perfect plant-based vegan dinner for someone who wants a childhood classic or is transitioning to a more plant-based diet. Easy to make and top 8 allergen-free. 

    Easy Vegan Salads and Bowls in Under 30 Minutes 

    Salad doesn’t just have to be leaves! They can be exciting, filling and full of flavour! Take a look at this incredible selection of salads and vegan bowls. 

    Vegan Chicken Salad by This Healthy Kitchen

    This vegan chicken salad is packed with big flavours! Crunchy, roasted chickpeas and walnuts, together with jackfruit, sweet grapes, celery and more. Then covered in a creamy, dreamy dressing that you’ll want to lick from the bowl! Tones of plant-based protein!

    Sweet Potato Vegan Buritto Bowl with Creamy Chipotle Sauce by Bowls Are The New Plates 

    Are you looking for the most delicious, vegan burrito bowl recipe ever? Mexican seasoned roasted sweet potatoes are topped with THE BEST Creamy Chipotle Sauce in this easy recipe, made in just 25 minutes!

    Vegan buritto mix in a bowl with salad and dressing

    Vegan Salade Nicoise by The Vegan Larder

    This is a quick and banging recipe. While we can’t claim it is as authentic as the original French version, it makes a delicious and quick salad to eat on the terrace or seated by the (paddling) pool on a sticky summer’s evening.

    Crispy Tofu Lemongrass Bowl by My Goodness Kitchen

    Cold soba noodles entwined with raw zucchini noodles, gently massaged kale leaves, crispy-skinned tofu and a spicy lemongrass dressing. A light and balanced vegan dinner in under 30-minutes.

    Vegan Broccoli Salad with Couscous, Raisins & Almonds by Oat and Sesame 

    A quick & easy vegan weeknight dish. It’s made in just one pot! Broccoli, onions, chickpeas, couscous, curry, raisins and lemon topped with toasted almonds for a meal packed with healthy and satisfying flavours.

    Broccoli couscous salad in a bowl

    We hope you liked our Top 20 Easy Vegan Meals in Under 30 Minutes. So many delicious ideas for vegan cooking any night of the week without hours in the kitchen! You may also love our round up of 35 Delicious Lazy Vegan Recipes - so many quick and easy ideas from pasta, dips and desserts to noodles and vegan cheese!

    Love Vanessa x 

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    Love & Vegan Yummies, Louise xx (P.S. Follow me on Insta and Tik Tok!)

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