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

Vegan Mac and Cheese
Alexa Weibel
1497 ratings with an average rating of 4 out of 5 stars
1,497
30 minutes
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Air-Fryer Broccoli
Eleanore Park
869 ratings with an average rating of 4 out of 5 stars
869
15 minutes
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Easy
Vegan Cheeseburgers
J. Kenji López-Alt
494 ratings with an average rating of 4 out of 5 stars
494
15 minutes
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Easy
Bulgogi Eggplant
Eric Kim
1024 ratings with an average rating of 4 out of 5 stars
1,024
40 minutes
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Spring Vegetable Japchae (Korean Glass Noodles)
Kay Chun
1594 ratings with an average rating of 4 out of 5 stars
1,594
30 minutes
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Caramelized Plantains With Beans, Scallions and Lemon
Yewande Komolafe
726 ratings with an average rating of 4 out of 5 stars
726
1 hour
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Sesame Tofu With Coconut-Lime Dressing and Spinach
Nik Sharma
1696 ratings with an average rating of 4 out of 5 stars
1,696
30 minutes
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Tofu Laab
Hetty Lui McKinnon
1673 ratings with an average rating of 4 out of 5 stars
1,673
20 minutes
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Cold Noodle Salad With Spicy Peanut Sauce
Hetty Lui McKinnon
9133 ratings with an average rating of 4 out of 5 stars
9,133
20 minutes
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Roasted Vegan Sausages With Cauliflower and Olives
Melissa Clark
540 ratings with an average rating of 4 out of 5 stars
540
45 minutes
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Glazed Tofu With Chile and Star Anise
Yewande Komolafe
2017 ratings with an average rating of 4 out of 5 stars
2,017
30 minutes
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Easy
Vegan ‘Queso’
Tejal Rao, Josef Centeno, Betty Hallock
645 ratings with an average rating of 4 out of 5 stars
645
30 minutes
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Vegan Quick Biscuits
Tara Parker-Pope, Chloe Coscarelli
672 ratings with an average rating of 5 out of 5 stars
672
40 minutes
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Easy
Vegan Cacio e Pepe
Alexa Weibel
3291 ratings with an average rating of 4 out of 5 stars
3,291
30 minutes
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Chile-Oil Noodles With Cilantro
Judy Kim
3355 ratings with an average rating of 4 out of 5 stars
3,355
20 minutes
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Easy
One-Pot Rice and Beans
Ali Slagle
4915 ratings with an average rating of 4 out of 5 stars
4,915
30 minutes
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Easy
Crispy Tofu With Sweet-and-Sour Sauce
Eric Kim
1240 ratings with an average rating of 4 out of 5 stars
1,240
45 minutes
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Vegan Mashed Potatoes
Ali Slagle
420 ratings with an average rating of 4 out of 5 stars
420
30 minutes
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Vegan Broccoli Soup With Cashew Cream
Sarah Copeland
887 ratings with an average rating of 4 out of 5 stars
887
25 minutes
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Sweet Potato-Garlic Soup With Chile Oil
Nik Sharma
1326 ratings with an average rating of 5 out of 5 stars
1,326
40 minutes
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Vegan Turkish Kebabs With Sumac Onions and Garlic-Dill Mayonnaise
J. Kenji López-Alt
510 ratings with an average rating of 5 out of 5 stars
510
40 minutes
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Vegan Slow Cooker Red Beans and Rice
Sarah DiGregorio
687 ratings with an average rating of 4 out of 5 stars
687
7½ hours
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Cauliflower Adobo
Ali Slagle
3106 ratings with an average rating of 4 out of 5 stars
3,106
45 minutes
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Easy
Yo Po Mian
Hetty Lui McKinnon
1914 ratings with an average rating of 4 out of 5 stars
1,914
20 minutes
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Easy
Mara’s Tofu With Mixed Grains
Samin Nosrat
1020 ratings with an average rating of 4 out of 5 stars
1,020
45 minutes
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Black Bean Burgers
Mark Bittman
3940 ratings with an average rating of 5 out of 5 stars
3,940
35 to 45 minutes with cooked beans
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Easy
Vegan Mapo Tofu
David Tanis, DAVID TANIS
3551 ratings with an average rating of 5 out of 5 stars
3,551
30 minutes
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Olive Oil-Braised Chickpeas and Broccoli Rabe
Ali Slagle
898 ratings with an average rating of 4 out of 5 stars
898
45 minutes
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Lentils Diavolo
Ali Slagle
2326 ratings with an average rating of 4 out of 5 stars
2,326
45 minutes
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Tofu ‘Chorizo’
Mark Bittman
1840 ratings with an average rating of 5 out of 5 stars
1,840
20 to 45 minutes, depending on desired texture
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Mall-Style Vegetable Stir-Fry
Kim Severson, Jenné Claiborne
765 ratings with an average rating of 4 out of 5 stars
765
35 minutes
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Easy
Pasta Aglio Olio With Butternut Squash
Ali Slagle
1393 ratings with an average rating of 4 out of 5 stars
1,393
25 minutes
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Vegan Mushroom Étouffée
Kim Severson, Jenné Claiborne
827 ratings with an average rating of 5 out of 5 stars
827
About 45 minutes
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Spicy Peanut Stew With Ginger and Tomato
Julia Moskin, Isa Chandra Moskowitz, Terry Hope Romero
3804 ratings with an average rating of 5 out of 5 stars
3,804
1 hour
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Creamy Vegan Polenta With Mushrooms and Kale
Lidey Heuck
1310 ratings with an average rating of 4 out of 5 stars
1,310
45 minutes
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Olive-Walnut Pasta
Ali Slagle
1424 ratings with an average rating of 4 out of 5 stars
1,424
30 minutes
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Chickpea Harissa Soup
Ali Slagle
3109 ratings with an average rating of 4 out of 5 stars
3,109
30 minutes
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Vegan Tantanmen With Pan-Fried Tofu
Hetty Lui McKinnon
3273 ratings with an average rating of 4 out of 5 stars
3,273
45 minutes
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Cauliflower and Banana Peel Curry
Charlotte Druckman, Nigella Lawson
429 ratings with an average rating of 4 out of 5 stars
429
1 hour, plus soaking and cooling
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Asaro (Yam and Plantain Curry)
Yewande Komolafe
1791 ratings with an average rating of 4 out of 5 stars
1,791
50 minutes
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One-Pot Turmeric Coconut Rice With Greens
Ali Slagle
8438 ratings with an average rating of 4 out of 5 stars
8,438
40 minutes
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Spicy Glass Noodles With Shiitake Mushrooms and Cabbage
Corinne Trang
507 ratings with an average rating of 4 out of 5 stars
507
45 minutes
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Stir-Fried Cucumber With Tofu
Hetty Lui McKinnon
1115 ratings with an average rating of 4 out of 5 stars
1,115
30 minutes
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Jackfruit Sabzi
Tejal Rao, Romy Gill
355 ratings with an average rating of 4 out of 5 stars
355
20 minutes
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Grilled Mushroom Skewers in Red Chile Paste
Jocelyn Ramirez
266 ratings with an average rating of 4 out of 5 stars
266
45 minutes
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Classic Bean Salad
Melissa Clark
565 ratings with an average rating of 5 out of 5 stars
565
20 minutes
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Easy
Grilled Tofu
Kay Chun
1683 ratings with an average rating of 4 out of 5 stars
1,683
20 minutes, plus 6 hours’ marinating
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Crispy Tofu With Cashews and Blistered Snap Peas
Yewande Komolafe
9733 ratings with an average rating of 4 out of 5 stars
9,733
30 minutes
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