What if I told you that it is possible to make a fresh, tasty Vegan Dinner Recipes in five minutes? Well, think again because the idea of making your own food at home seems foreign and unimaginable for most people these days.
But guess what – there are ten different recipes here just waiting on our attention! So go ahead; give them all a try (you’ll thank me later!).
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Vegan Aioli Recipe (2-minute + Oil-free)
Today, I am sharing a simple recipe for vegan cashew-based AIOLI to pair with fresh and roasted vegetables or use as a burger spread. It’s fantastic! You know you’re going to love it!”
Ingredient
- Raw cashews in a cup (if using soaked cashews, see notes)
- water, 3/4 cup
- 2 to 4 cloves of garlic
- Dijon mustard, 2 tablespoons
- 1/2 lemon’s juice
- mineral salt pinch, or to taste
Get the recipe here.
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Quinoa & Veggie Collard Wraps Recipe
When I was in high school, my love for sandwiches led to a longing for lighter carbs and skipping the bread.
But now that I am gluten-free but still want those same delicious lunch tastes-I’ve realized how easy it is to pack them with more veggies! Eating this way means no longer having boring old salads or slathering peanut butter on vegetables as sides because they’re already inside your “wrap.”
Ingredient
- Four collard greens
- 50 ml of hummus (any variety)
- cooked quinoa, 1 cup
- 1 small cucumber
- 1 little tomato
- two shredded carrots and one sliced avocado
- 50 ml of sprouts
Get the recipe here.
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Vegan Protein Overnight Oats Recipe
You can have a high-protein, filling breakfast with these easy overnight oats! You’ll mix together some simple ingredients and pop them in the fridge for an afternoon snack or on busy workdays when you don’t want to spend time cooking.
Ingredients
- Powdered vegan protein (I like using vanilla protein powder)
- Chia Seeds and Rolled Oats
- Cinnamon
- Dark sugar (or coconut sugar)
- Non-dairy milk without sugar (I use soy milk for the high protein)
- Vanilla flavoring
Get the recipe here.
Vegan Blender Queso Recipe
Well, I’ll tell you what. If this quick blender queso is nut-free and oil-free then why don’t we take a bite out of it? It’s as simple as throwing some oats in the bottom with milk or cream before adding your favorite vegetables- tomatoes are my personal fave!
Ingredients
- Rolled oats, 3/4 cup (80 g)
- 2 tablespoons and 1 1/2 cups (355 ml) of water (10 g) yeast nutrition
- 36 g of roasted red pepper in 2 teaspoons
- two tablespoons (30 ml) brine for pickled jalapenos
- 1 salt shaker, or as desired
- One-half teaspoon of onion powder
- 50 ml of chili powder
- 1/4 teaspoon cumin powder
Get the recipe here.
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Couscous Fried “Rice” Recipe
This Mediterranean fried rice is sure to be a hit with your family and can use up whatever vegetables you have in the fridge. If it doesn’t call for any eggs, try adding them next time or swap out some of these ingredients for others like spinach, cauliflower & peas!
Ingredients
- Dry couscous, 1/2 cup
- a half-cup of frozen vegetables
- Boiling water in a half-cup and salt in a teaspoon
- 14 package (85g) additional firm tofu
- 1 teaspoon soy sauce, or an equivalent,
- 1 teaspoon sesame oil
- 1 chopped stalk of green onion
- Sriracha sauce on top (optional)
Get the recipe here.
Chickpea Waldorf Salad Recipe
Waldorf salads are a perfect light meal. The addition of chickpeas, tart cranberries, and seasoned mayonnaise make this appetizer or lunch even more delicious!
If you don’t like using store-bought vegan sauces for your meals then try making some tarragon vinegar-based ones at home with ingredients that are easily accessible in any grocery store nearby – there are tons out on Youtube too if needed assistance finding recipes.
Ingredients
- 1 cup rinsed and drained can of chickpeas
- 2 cups chopped Red Delicious apples
- 2 cups chopped Bartlett pears
- 1/2 cup chopped celery
- Chopped walnuts, half a cup
- a half-cup of red grapes
- 1/3 cup dried cranberries without sugar
Get the recipe here.
Mediterranean Bowl Recipe
The 5-minute Mediterranean bowl is an easy, healthy food option for when you’re in a hurry. This quick and simple meal can be prepped with ingredients that are typically found at your home or on hand!
The recipe calls for veganism but is also gluten-free so everyone has access to these delicious bowls no matter their dietary needs.
Ingredients
- One small cucumber, diced
- half a cup of cherry tomatoes
- and a tiny bunch of minced parsley.
- 1-2 finely chopped spring onions
- olive juice
Get the recipe here.
Oatmeal Cutlets Recipe
Oatmeal is a vegan staple and not just for breakfast. You might be surprised to know that there are many different ways you can prepare oatmeal, from porridge to soup! It’s also high in fiber with antioxidants which will keep your body healthy all day long.
Ingredients
- Cumin and fennel seeds, olive oil, and oats
- Divvied Chickpeas
- Black Split Gram
- shredded onion
- Chili Greens
- Ginger
- Capsicums
- Carrot
- Cauliflower
- Salt
Get the recipe here.
Cashew Queso Recipe
Cashews are the main ingredient in this queso, which gets its creamy base from raw cashew nuts that have been blended together with nutritional yeast and spices. The best part?
It literally comes together in 5 minutes! Enjoy this vegan/dairy-free dip as a sauce on top of your favorite burritos or tacos (or use it like we do: straight outta’ Bowl).
Ingredients
- 1 cup uncooked cashews
- Nutritional yeast, 1/4 cup
- 1/2 teaspoon salt
- 1/tsp of the chili powder
- Smoked paprika
- 1/2 teaspoon
- 1/2 teaspoon turmeric
- 1-tablespoon lemon juice
- 1 clove of garlic
- water, 3/4 cup
Get the recipe here.
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Vegan Basil Pesto Recipe
The best way to get your friends on board with this vegan basil pesto is by giving them some credit. Make sure you mention that it’s made from cashews, garlic and fresh herbs – they’ll never guess how much creativity can come out of something so simple!
Ingredients
- 1.50 for 1 1/2 cups of packed fresh basil
- 13 cup vegan parmesan costs $0.64.
- 2 garlic cloves cost $0.08
- Lemon juice, 1-2 tablespoons ($0.09)
- Olive oil, 1/3 cup ($0.64)
- Water, 2-4 tablespoons ($0.00)
- To taste, sea salt ($0.01)
Get the recipe here.
Coleslaw Recipe
This vegan coleslaw recipe is so easy and only takes 5 minutes to make! The longer it chills, the better.
This would be perfect for your summer picnic or potluck any time of year too – I know that everybody loves a good side dish combo packed full o’ veggies with their favorite protein on top (chicken).
Ingredients
- Coleslaw mix, 5 cups
- 1/2 cup vegan mayonnaise
- Milk substitute, 1/2 cup
- 1 tablespoon lemon juice
- 1/4 cup oil
- 1/4 teaspoon salt
- pepper
- 1 tablespoon sugar
Get the recipe here.
Walnut Meat Recipe(4 Ways)
Walnut meat is a healthy and delicious alternative to conventional vegan meats like textured vegetable protein (TVP). You can make it in just minutes with only walnuts, mushrooms plus spices!
Ingredients
- walnuts, 1 cup
- 1 cup sliced mushrooms
- 1 tamari tablespoon (nama shoyu or soy sauce)
- to taste, salt, and pepper
Get the recipe here.
Hummus & Veggies Recipe
Hummus is a classic plant-based dip that’s packed with flavor. There are many people who would turn down humus and veggies for anything else in this world!
If you have time, try my homemade version-it only takes 5 minutes but the end result will leave your guests speechless (and they’re always telling me what their favorite part of dinner was).
Ingredients
- 1 large clove of garlic
- Chickpeas in a single 15-ounce can
- 1 big lemon (equals 1/4 cup of lemon juice)
- 4 ml of tahini
- 1/4 kosher salt teaspoon
Get the recipe here.
Vegan Kimchi Fried Rice Recipe
This easy vegan fried rice is a one-pan recipe that takes 5 minutes to make and will leave you with an unexpectedly tasty dish.
The spicy heat from the serrano pepper balances out the sweetness of ricotta cheese, while peas provide some soothing coldness in each bite-making for quite possibly one satisfying bowlful!
Ingredients
- veg kimchi
- prepared rice
- Onion Extra-firm tofu
- sauce soy
- mixed frozen vegetables
- powdered garlic
- burnt sesame oil
Get the recipe here.
Korean Soft Tofu Recipe
This simple, 7-ingredient recipe takes 2-5 minutes with no cooking required! It’s delicious either cold or at room temperature and goes great paired up with rice.
Koreans call these dishes “rice thieves” because they are so tasty you’ll end up eating way more than your fair share – meaning it really does steal the show from other meals (and diets).
Ingredients
- Silken tofu or soft tofu
- Tamari or soy sauce
- soybean oil
- maple sugar
- Gochugaru is a type of Korean chili powder.
- Onion greens
- semolina seeds
Get the recipe here.
Instant Vegan Tteokguk Recipe
Tteokguk is a Korean dish that’s traditionally made for the Lunar New Year. Depending on what broth you use, this soup might not be vegan but we have an easy recipe to make your own!
In Korea and Japan, it’s tradition during their annual holidays called chunk or shintoametto to eat something called “tteokguksu.” The word ‘T Tee’ means rice cake while ‘GUK SUE’ means Soup/ Stock.’ So there you have them – Trucks & Cars!!
Ingredients
- Cubes of vegetable bouillon
- supple tofu
- sour cream
- burnt sesame oil (chamgireum)
- coin-shaped rice cakes from Korea (tteok)
- selection of mushrooms
- Garlic
- Vegan-friendly Korean dumplings
- toasted dry seaweed
- Garlic, green
Get the recipe here.
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Conclusion
With this roundup of vegan dinner recipes that all take 5 minutes or less to make, you can easily add some variety to your weeknight meals. Whether you’re looking for a quick and easy meal or something a little more elaborate, we’ve got you covered. So get cooking!
