Every January, millions join the Veganuary movement—turning their kitchens into delicious laboratories of plant-based possibility. Whether you’re exploring vegan cooking for the first time or looking to refresh your repertoire, we’ve got the perfect recipe lineup for 31 days of healthy, delicious dinner inspiration.
Hidden Vegetable Mac & Cheeze
Sneaking vegetables into comfort food has never been more delicious. This feel-good mac and cheese pairs best with PJs and a cozy romcom.
Supersalad with Sprouted Quinoa, Beans, and Roasted Veggies
Not all heroes wear capes—some wear a zesty, probiotic-rich vinaigrette! Quinoa and beans add a powerful protein combo, making this salad super satisfying.
Black Lentil Tacos with Chunky Guacamole
Your friends swore they’d never give up meat tacos? Slide these lentil tacos across the table and watch them eat their words.
Vegetable and Bean Pot Pies with Potato Crusts
This cozy meal is basically the edible version of your comfiest sweater. Nutrient-dense potatoes replace a traditional butter crust for heart-healthy comfort.
Farro, Lentil, and Vegetable Soup
Warning: you may cancel plans because you just “can’t leave it unattended.” Sure, this hearty soup only needs an occasional stir, but it smells too amazing to leave!
Beet Falafel Burgers with Dilly Tahini Sauce
You know that classic makeover montage from coming-of-age movies? This is the culinary equivalent: familiar food gets a glow-up, and suddenly everyone’s paying attention.
Sorghum Buddha Bowl
This dinner-worthy bowl is packed with ancient-grain goodness. Fun fact: sorghum is a gluten-free grain that contains more protein than quinoa per serving.
Chickpea Orecchiette with Arugula Horseradish Pesto
Let’s be honest—a simple plant-based pasta has no business being this good. It’s like finding out your bookish friend is secretly a rock star! The chickpeas are just here to keep things humble.
Winter Grains Thai Salad
Grains and cabbage may sound like a simple combo, but the results taste surprisingly upscale. Plus, who doesn’t love a good peanut sauce?
Sweet Potato Tempeh Tacos with Kimchi Salsa
Meet the fusion you didn’t know you needed. Kimchi salsa adds gut-friendly probiotics to the mix, while sweet potatoes deliver immune-supporting vitamin A.
Vegetable Bourguignon
This plant-based interpretation of the Julia Child classic subtracts the beef but adds plenty of plant-powered pizzazz.
Tomato Cannellini Bean Pasta
This pasta sits at the intersection of “minimal effort” and “maximum flavor.” It’s fit for an indulgent Sunday dinner or a hectic Monday night.
Creamy Tomato Basil Bisque
Pro tip: “forget” to tell your family you made this bisque. Sometimes, self-care looks like hiding in the kitchen with a delicious soup (and no intention of sharing).
Spicy Noodles with Tofu, Spring Onions, and Watercress
These saucy noodles prove that simple is spectacular. Plus, this dish gives nutrient-dense watercress some much-deserved love.
Maple Butternut Apple Salad with Granola Croutons
Granola croutons? Believe it or not, they’re unexpectedly delicious when paired with earthy kale and sweet winter staples like butternut squash and apple.
Roasted Red Pepper & Sweet Potato Soup
This simple-yet-satisfying recipe could convert even the most stubborn “soup is not a meal” skeptics. One spoonful, and they’ll forget they ever doubted you!
Homemade Plant-Based Possible Burger
These vegan patties pack more fiber and less saturated fat than their beef counterpart. No identity crisis or imposter syndrome here—just pure plant-based magic.
Tahini-Orange Noodle Bowls
Noodle bowls have never tasted so good. The orange-tahini flavor is so unexpectedly perfect that you’ll wonder why it isn’t a classic combo.
Easy Vegan Shepherd’s Pie
This is the kind of comfort food that makes you crave a rainy day. And the crispy cauliflower topping? Pure genius.
Simple Tomato Basil Pasta
Here’s your “little Italian restaurant around the corner” moment—but in the comfort of your own home.
Buckwheat Pad Thai
Street-food energy meets home-kitchen comfort in this veggie-powered, peanut-free pad Thai. Culinary genius!
Smoky Lentil Sloppy Joe Stuffed Peppers
This is what happens when childhood comfort food grows up. All the goodness of a sloppy joe is contained in an edible bowl—because sometimes you need boundaries.
Italian Portobello Mushroom Burger with Artichoke Tapenade
This portobello is living its best Italian life, with the artichoke tapenade making standard burger toppings feel like boxed wine at a Tuscan villa.
Grilled Chili Tofu Steaks with Quinoa
The chili-spiked marinade transforms humble tofu into something worth bragging about.
Tofu Schnitzel with Noodles
Raindrops on roses and whiskers on kittens are great, but schnitzel on noodles will quickly become one of your new favourite things. Even Julie Andrews would sing its praises!
Peruvian Quinoa Stew
This Peruvian-inspired stew is like a vacation for your taste buds. Bonus: you get to stay in your comfy clothes—definitely a win-win!
Puttanesca with Beans and Chard
This classic Italian dish pairs well with red wine and candlelight. The iron-rich chard and protein-packed beans hit all the right nutritional notes.
Savory Tomatoes and Dumplings
Pillowy perfection meets tangy tomato magic in this cobbler-style entree. Bread lovers, you’re welcome.
Mexican Black Bean Burger Bowl—With a Kick
Taco Tuesday and Wellness Wednesday collide in these nutritious burger bowls. They’re perfect for when you’re feeling fancy, but your cooking energy is near zero.
Quick and Easy Vegan Roasted Red Pepper Mac ’n’ Cheese
Here’s the comfort food equivalent of your favorite playlist—familiar, fresh, and satisfying.
Creamy Roasted Vegetable Chowder
This chowder delivers the quintessential “I can’t believe it’s vegan!” moment, ending Veganuary with a dish that proves plant-based eating isn’t a challenge—it’s a delicious plot twist!