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

Chickpea Picadillo
Rick A. Martínez
753 ratings with an average rating of 5 out of 5 stars
753
40 minutes
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Miso Rice Cakes With Spinach and Peas
Eleanore Park
592 ratings with an average rating of 5 out of 5 stars
592
40 minutes
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Roasted Eggplant With Crispy Chickpeas and Cashew Sauce
Christian Reynoso
274 ratings with an average rating of 5 out of 5 stars
274
40 minutes
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Mushroom and Tofu Sticky Rice
Hetty Lui McKinnon
118 ratings with an average rating of 4 out of 5 stars
118
About 1½ hours
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Chickpeas all’Arrabbiata
Sheela Prakash
891 ratings with an average rating of 5 out of 5 stars
891
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
181 ratings with an average rating of 5 out of 5 stars
181
1 hour and 40 minutes, plus at least 8 hours’ soaking
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Creamy Cauliflower-Cashew Soup
Sue Li
397 ratings with an average rating of 5 out of 5 stars
397
1 hour 10 minutes
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Yamitsuki (Addictive Cabbage)
Ligaya Mishan, Aiko Cascio
1989 ratings with an average rating of 4 out of 5 stars
1,989
25 minutes
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Roasted Kabocha Squash
Kristina Felix
131 ratings with an average rating of 5 out of 5 stars
131
1 hour
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Ginger Sesame Granola
Cybelle Tondu
434 ratings with an average rating of 5 out of 5 stars
434
1 hour, plus cooling
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Vegan Queso
Sohla El-Waylly
40 ratings with an average rating of 4 out of 5 stars
40
30 minutes
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Mushroom Poblano Tacos
Kristina Felix
571 ratings with an average rating of 5 out of 5 stars
571
30 minutes
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Golden Potato and Greens Soup
Andy Baraghani
4197 ratings with an average rating of 5 out of 5 stars
4,197
1 hour
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Sweet and Sour Cauliflower
Hetty Lui McKinnon
2642 ratings with an average rating of 5 out of 5 stars
2,642
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
408 ratings with an average rating of 4 out of 5 stars
408
20 minutes
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Maraq Misir (Red Lentil Soup)
Ifrah F. Ahmed
1378 ratings with an average rating of 5 out of 5 stars
1,378
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
498 ratings with an average rating of 5 out of 5 stars
498
1¼ hours, plus cooling
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Vegan Pressure Cooker Red Beans and Rice
Sarah DiGregorio
998 ratings with an average rating of 5 out of 5 stars
998
1¾ hour
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Green Beans and Tomatoes
Millie Peartree
103 ratings with an average rating of 5 out of 5 stars
103
35 minutes
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Tomato and Ginger Braised Tofu
Hetty McKinnon
606 ratings with an average rating of 5 out of 5 stars
606
50 minutes
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Loaded Vegan Nachos
Ali Slagle
293 ratings with an average rating of 4 out of 5 stars
293
45 minutes
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Vegan Frozen Coconut Lime Bars
Lidey Heuck
346 ratings with an average rating of 4 out of 5 stars
346
20 minutes, plus 3½ hours’ chilling
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Vegetable Tortilla Soup
Ham El-Waylly
1249 ratings with an average rating of 4 out of 5 stars
1,249
40 minutes
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Creamy Vegan Polenta
Lidey Heuck
124 ratings with an average rating of 4 out of 5 stars
124
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
1177 ratings with an average rating of 4 out of 5 stars
1,177
45 minutes, plus soaking and chilling
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Vegan Pancakes
Gena Hamshaw
1009 ratings with an average rating of 4 out of 5 stars
1,009
20 minutes
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Vegan Chocolate Cupcakes
Pete Wells, Isa Chandra Moskowitz, Terry Hope Romero
1810 ratings with an average rating of 5 out of 5 stars
1,810
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
536 ratings with an average rating of 4 out of 5 stars
536
1¼ hours
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Vegan Matzo Ball Soup
Joan Nathan
536 ratings with an average rating of 4 out of 5 stars
536
1¼ hours, plus chilling
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Vegan Green Goddess Dressing
Ali Slagle
284 ratings with an average rating of 4 out of 5 stars
284
15 minutes
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Kung Pao Tofu
Ham El-Waylly
5603 ratings with an average rating of 5 out of 5 stars
5,603
1 hour
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Vegan Ice Cream
Melissa Clark
331 ratings with an average rating of 4 out of 5 stars
331
20 minutes, plus 4½ hours' chilling and freezing
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Citrus, Beet and Avocado Salad
Ali Slagle
453 ratings with an average rating of 5 out of 5 stars
453
25 minutes
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Smoky Confit Tomato and Lemon Pasta
Yotam Ottolenghi
307 ratings with an average rating of 5 out of 5 stars
307
About 1 hour
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Miso Broiled Tofu
Ali Slagle
2303 ratings with an average rating of 5 out of 5 stars
2,303
35 minutes
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Jackfruit Tacos
Ligaya Mishan, Aimee Nezhukumatathil
86 ratings with an average rating of 4 out of 5 stars
86
1¾ hours
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Vegan Lasagna
Gena Hamshaw
669 ratings with an average rating of 4 out of 5 stars
669
1¼ hours
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Avocado Hand Rolls
Eric Kim
270 ratings with an average rating of 5 out of 5 stars
270
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
860 ratings with an average rating of 5 out of 5 stars
860
10 minutes
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Radish, Cucumber and White Bean Farro Salad
Yasmin Fahr
471 ratings with an average rating of 5 out of 5 stars
471
50 minutes
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Crunchy Noodle and Tofu Salad
Hetty Lui McKinnon
644 ratings with an average rating of 5 out of 5 stars
644
20 minutes
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Snap Pea, Tofu and Herb Salad With Spicy Peanut Sauce
Hetty Lui McKinnon
1205 ratings with an average rating of 5 out of 5 stars
1,205
30 minutes
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