99 Vegan "School Night" Dinner Recipes! (2024)

Back-to-School season is in full swing, and that means busy nights, new schedules to get used to and lots and lots of meal prep for school lunches, breakfast (aka power fuel) and of course dinner. Dinnertime swings around and the phrase “What’s for dinner?” can leave the cook-of-the-house in a panic to get something delicious, healthy and easy on the table in a flash. Well even though I do not have kids of my own, I absolutely remember that dinnertime rush, and I see it with my family and friends who have school-aged kids. Things can get crazy! And that is why I reached out to my blogger friends from FindingVegan and asked them to contribute an easy, fast, relatively healthy and delicious meal!

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Here they are, 99 Vegan “School Night” Dinner Recipes!..

Thank you to all the bloggers who contributed their vegan recipes. If you see something you love, click over to their website and show them some love in their comments section! That pretty much makes every blogger’s day to hear that one of our recipes inspired someone.

99 Vegan “School Night” Dinner Recipes

1. Lentil Sloppy Joes

2. Sweet Potato Soup in a flash

3. Easy Peanut Butter Curried Chickpeas

4. Grilled Vegan Burritos by Veggies Don’t Bite

5. Butternut Squash Chili by Savory Tooth

9. Vegan Alfredo Pasta with veggies by The Vegan 8

10. Vegan Meatball Subs by Karissa’s Vegan Kitchen

11. Vegan Stuffed Shells with Cauliflower Ricotta by Veggies Don’t Bite

12. Fave Loaded Baked Sweet Potatoes

13. 20-Minute Pasta with asparagus and tomatoes by Healthier Steps

14. Santa Cruz Beach Burritos

15. Vegan Pumpkin Alfredo

16. Sweet Potato Black Bean Veggie Burgers by Joy Food Sunshine

17. 3-step Peanut Soba Tofu Noodle Bowl

18. Slow-Cooker Chili with Quinoa by Yummy Mummy Kitchen

19. Cheesy Tortilla Bake by The Vegan 8

20. Vegan Meatballs with Spaghetti by Vegan Heaven

21. Loaded Taco Fries by A Virtual Vegan

22. Vegan White Bean Mac & Cheese by Rhian’s Recipes

23. 15-minute Chickpea Curry by Trinity’s Kitchen

24. Vegan Ranch Salad with cornbread

25. Lentil Tacos by The Garden Grazer

26. Crispy Hoisin Tofu by Joy Food Sunshine

52. Vegan Lentil Burger by Contentedness Cooking

53. Easy Noodle Stir Fry by Vegan Sandra

54. Sicilian Pasta Salad by Tin and Thyme

55. Roasted Veggies and Hummus Pitas by Happy Kitchen Rocks

56. Easy Mexican-Stuffed Sweet Potatoes by Healthy Liv

57. Teriyaki Tofu by Fried Dandelions

58. Vegan Chili Cheese Tater Tots by Cadry’s Kitchen

59. Pineapple Quinoa Fried Rice by the belly rules the mind

60. Sriracha Veggie Burgers by V Nutrition and Wellness

61. Green tortilla Pizza by Green Evi

62. Tofu + Noodles with Hoisin Sauce by Vegan Richa

63. Lentil Walnut Meatballs for pasta by Fragrant Vanilla Cake

64. Black Bean Plantain Veggie Burgers

65. PB Sweet Potato Curry by Vegan Richa

66. Hot Dogs by the nut free vegan

67. Red Lentil Chili by Vegan Family Recipes

68. Easy Weeknight Tofu by Women in Real Life

69. Breakfast for dinner sandwiches!

70. Cuban Black Beans by that girl cooks healthy

71. Thai Veggie Quinoa Bowl by avocado pesto

72. Homemade Ramen by beautiful ingredient

73. Vegan Sausages by Yumsome

74. Jackfruit Tinga by Seitan beats your meat

75. Pesto Pasta with Black Olives

76. Ginger Peanut Noodles by sipping on soy

77. Spicy Bean Burgers by Tinned tomatoes

78. Singapore Noodles by Euphoric Vegan

79. Vegan Tofish and Chips by Elephantastic Vegan

80. Hearty Potato Lentil Soup

81. Pumpkin Soup by The Petite Cook

82. Speedy Sweet Potato Chili

83. Broccoli Potato White Bean Soup

84. Mediterranean Pasta by Veggie Inspired

85. BBQ Tempeh Avocado Sandwich

86. Easy Vegan Buddha Bowl by Beautiful Ingredient

87. Raw Avocado Pesto Pasta

88. Easy Bean Cheese Quesadillas

89. Vegan chicken by amanda nicole smith

90. Spinach Black Bean Corn Enchiladas by Sipping on soy

91. Easy Portobello Pizzas

92. Grits with avocado and tofu strips by Glue and Glitter

93. Creamy Cashew Tofu Pot Pie

94. Buffalo Mac n Cheese with tempeh

95. 20-Minute Tacos by Where You Get Your Protein

96. Pasta with Veggies Skillet

97. BBQ Hasselback Tofu

98. Cold Noodle Bowl by it doesn’t taste like chicken

99. Avocado Macaroni Salad by one hungry bunny

BONUS 100. MY fave got-to Sweet Potato Veggie Burgers with Avocado (over 500 comments and 800,000 shares!)

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Happy new school year to you and your family!

99 Vegan "School Night" Dinner Recipes! (2024)

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How to become 100 vegan? ›

You could start by removing meat or dairy one day a week and go from there. Or you could try changing one meal at a time, having vegan breakfasts during your first week, adding a vegan lunch during week two and so on.

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How to eat vegan 101? ›

A vegan diet typically includes a wide range of plant-based foods such as fruits, vegetables, legumes, whole grains, nuts, seeds, and plant-based oils. In addition, vegans also consume fortified foods like cereal, juices, and nutritional yeast and take supplements to obtain extra nutrients.

Can vegans eat fish? ›

What vegans eat. Vegans don't eat any foods of animal origin. This includes meat, fish and dairy foods, and also honey. If you're a vegan, you need to make sure you're getting enough protein and iron, but it can also be difficult to get enough vitamin B12.

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What does 100% vegan eat? ›

The vegan diet

eat at least 5 portions of a variety of fruit and vegetables every day.
base meals on potatoes, bread, rice, pasta or other starchy carbohydrates (choose wholegrain where possible)
have some fortified dairy alternatives, such as soya drinks and yoghurts (choose lower-fat and lower-sugar options)

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What is the most eaten vegan food? ›

Most vegan diets include beans in at least one meal per day, including lentils, chickpeas, black beans, pinto beans and many more. Many vegans consume soy-based proteins such as tofu and tempeh; their mild flavor makes them a great substitute for meat in stir-fries, soups and stews.

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Is peanut butter vegan? ›

The bottom line. Most types of peanut butter are free of animal products and can be enjoyed as part of a vegan diet. However, some varieties are made in facilities that also process animal products or contain refined sugar that was produced using bone char or non-vegan ingredients like honey or fish oil.

Can vegans eat rice? ›

Yes, absolutely! Rice is a common grain in all cooking and has a significant place in the plant-based world too. Some rice dishes may not be suitable for vegans though, so if you're eating out or following a recipe make sure there are no meat, fish or other animal products being used before you tuck in!

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Are Oreos vegan? ›

In short, the vast majority of Oreos are vegan and do not contain any animal ingredients (not even milk!). These include: Classic Oreos, Golden Oreos, Double Stuff, and Chocolate Cream Oreos. The only Oreos which are not suitable for vegans are the Peanut Butter flavoured biscuits which contain milk.

Can vegans drink alcohol? ›

Yes, they absolutely can. To be clear, alcohol itself is 100% vegan-friendly. It's what gets added to it that can cause issues for those on a plant-based diet. And, unfortunately, these additional animal-derived ingredients always escape the labels, making it difficult to know what you're actually consuming.

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How to go vegan without dying? ›

Our Guidelines For Eating A Plant-Based Diet

Eat plenty of nutrient-dense vegetables at every meal.
Eat a wide variety of organic, unprocessed foods.
Eat protein with every meal.
If you choose to eat grains, pick minimally processed grains like quinoa, amaranth, and oats.

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Why is rice not vegan? ›

Is white rice vegan? Plain white rice is, generally speaking, vegan. It contains only the rice grain without the hull, making it a good alternative for people who have trouble processing high-fiber foods. White rice often comes topped with non-vegan butter, so be sure to order yours plain.

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Do vegans eat potatoes? ›

A vegetarian and vegan diet consists of: grains, beans and pulses. carbohydrates – such as pasta, rice and potatoes.

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Is honey vegan? ›

In the strictest definition of the word, honey is not vegan. As the product of a living being –honeybees, though there are other some 20,000 bee species to be found around the world – honey falls into the same category of non-vegan food products as milk and eggs.

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What vegan food fills you up? ›

Healthful foods that are high in protein, fiber, or both tend to be filling. Rich sources of protein for vegans include foods such as soybeans, pulses, and some nuts and seeds.

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Do vegans eat pasta? ›

Do vegans eat pasta? Most packaged pasta—including spaghetti, penne, and more—is vegan. It's worth checking the label to be sure, as some pasta contains eggs, but most of the pasta you see on the supermarket shelves is 100% vegan!

Is pasta suitable for vegans? ›

Unfortunately, not all pasta is vegan. We've found pastas of all varieties, from spaghetti to lasagna noodles, with eggs in the ingredient lists. But don't worry—there are widely available vegan pastas that don't involve eggs or dairy and don't skimp on the texture you've come to love.

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99 Vegan "School Night" Dinner Recipes! (2024)

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