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
786 ratings with an average rating of 5 out of 5 stars
786
40 minutes
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Miso Rice Cakes With Spinach and Peas
Eleanore Park
605 ratings with an average rating of 5 out of 5 stars
605
40 minutes
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Roasted Eggplant With Crispy Chickpeas and Cashew Sauce
Christian Reynoso
286 ratings with an average rating of 5 out of 5 stars
286
40 minutes
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Mushroom and Tofu Sticky Rice
Hetty Lui McKinnon
120 ratings with an average rating of 4 out of 5 stars
120
About 1½ hours
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Chickpeas all’Arrabbiata
Sheela Prakash
914 ratings with an average rating of 5 out of 5 stars
914
35 minutes
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One-Pot Kabocha Squash and Coconut Rice
Sue Li
112 ratings with an average rating of 4 out of 5 stars
112
50 minutes
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Rice and Peas
Ashley Lonsdale
187 ratings with an average rating of 5 out of 5 stars
187
1 hour and 40 minutes, plus at least 8 hours’ soaking
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Creamy Cauliflower-Cashew Soup
Sue Li
401 ratings with an average rating of 5 out of 5 stars
401
1 hour 10 minutes
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Yamitsuki (Addictive Cabbage)
Ligaya Mishan, Aiko Cascio
2032 ratings with an average rating of 4 out of 5 stars
2,032
25 minutes
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Roasted Kabocha Squash
Kristina Felix
132 ratings with an average rating of 5 out of 5 stars
132
1 hour
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Ginger Sesame Granola
Cybelle Tondu
450 ratings with an average rating of 5 out of 5 stars
450
1 hour, plus cooling
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Vegan Queso
Sohla El-Waylly
42 ratings with an average rating of 4 out of 5 stars
42
30 minutes
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Mushroom Poblano Tacos
Kristina Felix
591 ratings with an average rating of 5 out of 5 stars
591
30 minutes
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Golden Potato and Greens Soup
Andy Baraghani
4240 ratings with an average rating of 5 out of 5 stars
4,240
1 hour
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Sweet and Sour Cauliflower
Hetty Lui McKinnon
2698 ratings with an average rating of 5 out of 5 stars
2,698
30 minutes
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Little Gem Salad With Tamarind Dressing
Ifrah F. Ahmed
61 ratings with an average rating of 5 out of 5 stars
61
15 minutes
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Ginger-Scallion Tofu and Greens
Hetty Lui McKinnon
414 ratings with an average rating of 4 out of 5 stars
414
20 minutes
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Maraq Misir (Red Lentil Soup)
Ifrah F. Ahmed
1396 ratings with an average rating of 5 out of 5 stars
1,396
55 minutes
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Vegan Zha Jiang Mian
Sue Li
76 ratings with an average rating of 4 out of 5 stars
76
45 minutes
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Vegan Banana Bread
Genevieve Ko
506 ratings with an average rating of 5 out of 5 stars
506
1¼ hours, plus cooling
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Vegan Pressure Cooker Red Beans and Rice
Sarah DiGregorio
1003 ratings with an average rating of 5 out of 5 stars
1,003
1¾ hour
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Green Beans and Tomatoes
Millie Peartree
117 ratings with an average rating of 5 out of 5 stars
117
35 minutes
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Tomato and Ginger Braised Tofu
Hetty McKinnon
614 ratings with an average rating of 5 out of 5 stars
614
50 minutes
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Loaded Vegan Nachos
Ali Slagle
294 ratings with an average rating of 4 out of 5 stars
294
45 minutes
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Vegan Frozen Coconut Lime Bars
Lidey Heuck
349 ratings with an average rating of 4 out of 5 stars
349
20 minutes, plus 3½ hours’ chilling
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Vegetable Tortilla Soup
Ham El-Waylly
1253 ratings with an average rating of 4 out of 5 stars
1,253
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
1181 ratings with an average rating of 4 out of 5 stars
1,181
45 minutes, plus soaking and chilling
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Vegan Pancakes
Gena Hamshaw
1013 ratings with an average rating of 4 out of 5 stars
1,013
20 minutes
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Vegan Chocolate Cupcakes
Pete Wells, Isa Chandra Moskowitz, Terry Hope Romero
1830 ratings with an average rating of 5 out of 5 stars
1,830
40 minutes
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Vegan Jackfruit Pernil
Christina Morales, Lyana Blount
135 ratings with an average rating of 4 out of 5 stars
135
7¾ hours
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Vegan Peach Crumble
Ali Slagle
545 ratings with an average rating of 4 out of 5 stars
545
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
288 ratings with an average rating of 4 out of 5 stars
288
15 minutes
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Kung Pao Tofu
Ham El-Waylly
5742 ratings with an average rating of 5 out of 5 stars
5,742
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
465 ratings with an average rating of 5 out of 5 stars
465
25 minutes
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Smoky Confit Tomato and Lemon Pasta
Yotam Ottolenghi
333 ratings with an average rating of 5 out of 5 stars
333
About 1 hour
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Miso Broiled Tofu
Ali Slagle
2444 ratings with an average rating of 5 out of 5 stars
2,444
35 minutes
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Jackfruit Tacos
Ligaya Mishan, Aimee Nezhukumatathil
88 ratings with an average rating of 4 out of 5 stars
88
1¾ hours
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Vegan Lasagna
Gena Hamshaw
671 ratings with an average rating of 4 out of 5 stars
671
1¼ hours
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Avocado Hand Rolls
Eric Kim
274 ratings with an average rating of 5 out of 5 stars
274
35 minutes
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Sopa de Verduras y Chochoyotes (Summer Vegetable Soup With Masa Dumplings)
Rick A. Martínez
70 ratings with an average rating of 5 out of 5 stars
70
50 minutes
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Chilled Tofu With Gochujang Sauce
Eric Kim
948 ratings with an average rating of 5 out of 5 stars
948
10 minutes
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Radish, Cucumber and White Bean Farro Salad
Yasmin Fahr
488 ratings with an average rating of 5 out of 5 stars
488
50 minutes
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Crunchy Noodle and Tofu Salad
Hetty Lui McKinnon
678 ratings with an average rating of 5 out of 5 stars
678
20 minutes
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Snap Pea, Tofu and Herb Salad With Spicy Peanut Sauce
Hetty Lui McKinnon
1227 ratings with an average rating of 5 out of 5 stars
1,227
30 minutes
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