Editors’ Collection

Easy Vegan Recipes

From easy pasta recipes to comforting soups, our best vegan recipes are easy enough to cook on a busy weeknight.

Linda Xiao for The New York Times. Food Stylist: Monica Pierini.

Recipes

Roasted Eggplant With Crispy Chickpeas and Cashew Sauce
Christian Reynoso
271 ratings with an average rating of 5 out of 5 stars
271
40 minutes
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Mushroom and Tofu Sticky Rice
Hetty Lui McKinnon
115 ratings with an average rating of 4 out of 5 stars
115
About 1½ hours
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Chickpeas all’Arrabbiata
Sheela Prakash
885 ratings with an average rating of 5 out of 5 stars
885
35 minutes
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One-Pot Kabocha Squash and Coconut Rice
Sue Li
110 ratings with an average rating of 4 out of 5 stars
110
50 minutes
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Rice and Peas
Ashley Lonsdale
180 ratings with an average rating of 5 out of 5 stars
180
1 hour and 40 minutes, plus at least 8 hours’ soaking
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Creamy Cauliflower-Cashew Soup
Sue Li
393 ratings with an average rating of 5 out of 5 stars
393
1 hour 10 minutes
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Yamitsuki (Addictive Cabbage)
Ligaya Mishan, Aiko Cascio
1965 ratings with an average rating of 4 out of 5 stars
1,965
25 minutes
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Roasted Kabocha Squash
Kristina Felix
128 ratings with an average rating of 5 out of 5 stars
128
1 hour
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Ginger Sesame Granola
Cybelle Tondu
426 ratings with an average rating of 5 out of 5 stars
426
1 hour, plus cooling
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Vegan Queso
Sohla El-Waylly
39 ratings with an average rating of 4 out of 5 stars
39
30 minutes
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Mushroom Poblano Tacos
Kristina Felix
559 ratings with an average rating of 5 out of 5 stars
559
30 minutes
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Golden Potato and Greens Soup
Andy Baraghani
4169 ratings with an average rating of 5 out of 5 stars
4,169
1 hour
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Sweet and Sour Cauliflower
Hetty Lui McKinnon
2605 ratings with an average rating of 5 out of 5 stars
2,605
30 minutes
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Little Gem Salad With Tamarind Dressing
Ifrah F. Ahmed
59 ratings with an average rating of 5 out of 5 stars
59
15 minutes
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Ginger-Scallion Tofu and Greens
Hetty Lui McKinnon
401 ratings with an average rating of 4 out of 5 stars
401
20 minutes
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Maraq Misir (Red Lentil Soup)
Ifrah F. Ahmed
1369 ratings with an average rating of 5 out of 5 stars
1,369
55 minutes
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Vegan Zha Jiang Mian
Sue Li
75 ratings with an average rating of 4 out of 5 stars
75
45 minutes
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Vegan Banana Bread
Genevieve Ko
494 ratings with an average rating of 5 out of 5 stars
494
1¼ hours, plus cooling
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Vegan Pressure Cooker Red Beans and Rice
Sarah DiGregorio
993 ratings with an average rating of 5 out of 5 stars
993
1¾ hour
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Green Beans and Tomatoes
Millie Peartree
99 ratings with an average rating of 5 out of 5 stars
99
35 minutes
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Tomato and Ginger Braised Tofu
Hetty McKinnon
598 ratings with an average rating of 5 out of 5 stars
598
50 minutes
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Loaded Vegan Nachos
Ali Slagle
292 ratings with an average rating of 4 out of 5 stars
292
45 minutes
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Vegan Frozen Coconut Lime Bars
Lidey Heuck
343 ratings with an average rating of 4 out of 5 stars
343
20 minutes, plus 3½ hours’ chilling
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Vegetable Tortilla Soup
Ham El-Waylly
1244 ratings with an average rating of 4 out of 5 stars
1,244
40 minutes
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Creamy Vegan Polenta
Lidey Heuck
123 ratings with an average rating of 4 out of 5 stars
123
20 minutes
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Creamy Vegan Hot Chocolate
Genevieve Ko
510 ratings with an average rating of 4 out of 5 stars
510
5 minutes
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Vegan Onion Dip
Yossy Arefi
1175 ratings with an average rating of 4 out of 5 stars
1,175
45 minutes, plus soaking and chilling
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Vegan Pancakes
Gena Hamshaw
1004 ratings with an average rating of 4 out of 5 stars
1,004
20 minutes
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Vegan Chocolate Cupcakes
Pete Wells, Isa Chandra Moskowitz, Terry Hope Romero
1795 ratings with an average rating of 5 out of 5 stars
1,795
40 minutes
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Vegan Jackfruit Pernil
Christina Morales, Lyana Blount
134 ratings with an average rating of 4 out of 5 stars
134
7¾ hours
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Vegan Peach Crumble
Ali Slagle
532 ratings with an average rating of 4 out of 5 stars
532
1¼ hours
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Vegan Matzo Ball Soup
Joan Nathan
537 ratings with an average rating of 4 out of 5 stars
537
1¼ hours, plus chilling
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Vegan Green Goddess Dressing
Ali Slagle
276 ratings with an average rating of 4 out of 5 stars
276
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Kung Pao Tofu
Ham El-Waylly
5508 ratings with an average rating of 5 out of 5 stars
5,508
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Vegan Ice Cream
Melissa Clark
330 ratings with an average rating of 4 out of 5 stars
330
20 minutes, plus 4½ hours' chilling and freezing
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Citrus, Beet and Avocado Salad
Ali Slagle
448 ratings with an average rating of 5 out of 5 stars
448
25 minutes
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Smoky Confit Tomato and Lemon Pasta
Yotam Ottolenghi
300 ratings with an average rating of 5 out of 5 stars
300
About 1 hour
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Miso Broiled Tofu
Ali Slagle
2219 ratings with an average rating of 5 out of 5 stars
2,219
35 minutes
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Jackfruit Tacos
Ligaya Mishan, Aimee Nezhukumatathil
84 ratings with an average rating of 4 out of 5 stars
84
1¾ hours
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Vegan Lasagna
Gena Hamshaw
668 ratings with an average rating of 4 out of 5 stars
668
1¼ hours
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Avocado Hand Rolls
Eric Kim
263 ratings with an average rating of 5 out of 5 stars
263
35 minutes
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Sopa de Verduras y Chochoyotes (Summer Vegetable Soup With Masa Dumplings)
Rick A. Martínez
69 ratings with an average rating of 5 out of 5 stars
69
50 minutes
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Chilled Tofu With Gochujang Sauce
Eric Kim
806 ratings with an average rating of 5 out of 5 stars
806
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Radish, Cucumber and White Bean Farro Salad
Yasmin Fahr
463 ratings with an average rating of 5 out of 5 stars
463
50 minutes
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Crunchy Noodle and Tofu Salad
Hetty Lui McKinnon
584 ratings with an average rating of 5 out of 5 stars
584
20 minutes
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Snap Pea, Tofu and Herb Salad With Spicy Peanut Sauce
Hetty Lui McKinnon
1182 ratings with an average rating of 5 out of 5 stars
1,182
30 minutes
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One-Pot Mushroom and Ginger Rice
Hetty Lui McKinnon
1096 ratings with an average rating of 4 out of 5 stars
1,096
40 minutes
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Cumin Green Beans and Mushrooms
Hetty Lui McKinnon
664 ratings with an average rating of 5 out of 5 stars
664
30 minutes
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