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 Fettuccine Alfredo
Gena Hamshaw
826 ratings with an average rating of 4 out of 5 stars
826
20 minutes
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Baked Tofu With Peanut Sauce and Coconut-Lime Rice
Yewande Komolafe
8243 ratings with an average rating of 4 out of 5 stars
8,243
25 minutes
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Creamy Vegan Tofu Noodles
Hetty Lui McKinnon
3219 ratings with an average rating of 4 out of 5 stars
3,219
20 minutes
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Vegan Mac and Cheese
Alexa Weibel
1513 ratings with an average rating of 4 out of 5 stars
1,513
30 minutes
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Air-Fryer Broccoli
Eleanore Park
899 ratings with an average rating of 4 out of 5 stars
899
15 minutes
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Easy
Vegan Cheeseburgers
J. Kenji López-Alt
496 ratings with an average rating of 4 out of 5 stars
496
15 minutes
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Easy
Bulgogi Eggplant
Eric Kim
1027 ratings with an average rating of 4 out of 5 stars
1,027
40 minutes
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Spring Vegetable Japchae (Korean Glass Noodles)
Kay Chun
1601 ratings with an average rating of 4 out of 5 stars
1,601
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
1701 ratings with an average rating of 4 out of 5 stars
1,701
30 minutes
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Tofu Laab
Hetty Lui McKinnon
1693 ratings with an average rating of 4 out of 5 stars
1,693
20 minutes
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Cold Noodle Salad With Spicy Peanut Sauce
Hetty Lui McKinnon
9181 ratings with an average rating of 4 out of 5 stars
9,181
20 minutes
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Roasted Vegan Sausages With Cauliflower and Olives
Melissa Clark
545 ratings with an average rating of 4 out of 5 stars
545
45 minutes
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Glazed Tofu With Chile and Star Anise
Yewande Komolafe
2029 ratings with an average rating of 4 out of 5 stars
2,029
30 minutes
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Easy
Vegan ‘Queso’
Tejal Rao, Josef Centeno, Betty Hallock
646 ratings with an average rating of 4 out of 5 stars
646
30 minutes
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Vegan Quick Biscuits
Tara Parker-Pope, Chloe Coscarelli
673 ratings with an average rating of 5 out of 5 stars
673
40 minutes
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Easy
Vegan Cacio e Pepe
Alexa Weibel
3308 ratings with an average rating of 4 out of 5 stars
3,308
30 minutes
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Chile-Oil Noodles With Cilantro
Judy Kim
3363 ratings with an average rating of 4 out of 5 stars
3,363
20 minutes
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Easy
One-Pot Rice and Beans
Ali Slagle
4970 ratings with an average rating of 4 out of 5 stars
4,970
30 minutes
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Easy
Crispy Tofu With Sweet-and-Sour Sauce
Eric Kim
1243 ratings with an average rating of 4 out of 5 stars
1,243
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
892 ratings with an average rating of 4 out of 5 stars
892
25 minutes
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Sweet Potato-Garlic Soup With Chile Oil
Nik Sharma
1353 ratings with an average rating of 5 out of 5 stars
1,353
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
693 ratings with an average rating of 4 out of 5 stars
693
7½ hours
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Cauliflower Adobo
Ali Slagle
3116 ratings with an average rating of 4 out of 5 stars
3,116
45 minutes
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Easy
Yo Po Mian
Hetty Lui McKinnon
1917 ratings with an average rating of 4 out of 5 stars
1,917
20 minutes
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Easy
Mara’s Tofu With Mixed Grains
Samin Nosrat
1021 ratings with an average rating of 4 out of 5 stars
1,021
45 minutes
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Black Bean Burgers
Mark Bittman
4257 ratings with an average rating of 5 out of 5 stars
4,257
35 to 45 minutes with cooked beans
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Easy
Vegan Mapo Tofu
David Tanis, DAVID TANIS
3595 ratings with an average rating of 5 out of 5 stars
3,595
30 minutes
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Olive Oil-Braised Chickpeas and Broccoli Rabe
Ali Slagle
903 ratings with an average rating of 4 out of 5 stars
903
45 minutes
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Lentils Diavolo
Ali Slagle
2337 ratings with an average rating of 4 out of 5 stars
2,337
45 minutes
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Tofu ‘Chorizo’
Mark Bittman
1848 ratings with an average rating of 5 out of 5 stars
1,848
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
1396 ratings with an average rating of 4 out of 5 stars
1,396
25 minutes
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Vegan Mushroom Étouffée
Kim Severson, Jenné Claiborne
834 ratings with an average rating of 5 out of 5 stars
834
About 45 minutes
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Spicy Peanut Stew With Ginger and Tomato
Julia Moskin, Isa Chandra Moskowitz, Terry Hope Romero
3928 ratings with an average rating of 5 out of 5 stars
3,928
1 hour
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Creamy Vegan Polenta With Mushrooms and Kale
Lidey Heuck
1318 ratings with an average rating of 4 out of 5 stars
1,318
45 minutes
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Olive-Walnut Pasta
Ali Slagle
1433 ratings with an average rating of 4 out of 5 stars
1,433
30 minutes
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Chickpea Harissa Soup
Ali Slagle
3122 ratings with an average rating of 4 out of 5 stars
3,122
30 minutes
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Vegan Tantanmen With Pan-Fried Tofu
Hetty Lui McKinnon
3305 ratings with an average rating of 4 out of 5 stars
3,305
45 minutes
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Cauliflower and Banana Peel Curry
Charlotte Druckman, Nigella Lawson
432 ratings with an average rating of 4 out of 5 stars
432
1 hour, plus soaking and cooling
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Asaro (Yam and Plantain Curry)
Yewande Komolafe
1796 ratings with an average rating of 4 out of 5 stars
1,796
50 minutes
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One-Pot Turmeric Coconut Rice With Greens
Ali Slagle
8460 ratings with an average rating of 4 out of 5 stars
8,460
40 minutes
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Spicy Glass Noodles With Shiitake Mushrooms and Cabbage
Corinne Trang
508 ratings with an average rating of 4 out of 5 stars
508
45 minutes
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Stir-Fried Cucumber With Tofu
Hetty Lui McKinnon
1116 ratings with an average rating of 4 out of 5 stars
1,116
30 minutes
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Jackfruit Sabzi
Tejal Rao, Romy Gill
358 ratings with an average rating of 4 out of 5 stars
358
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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