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

Peanut-Butter Chocolate-Chip Cookies
Yossy Arefi
2078 ratings with an average rating of 4 out of 5 stars
2,078
30 minutes, plus cooling
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Sweet Plantain Fries
Millie Peartree
136 ratings with an average rating of 4 out of 5 stars
136
15 minutes
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Air-Fryer Green Beans
Eleanore Park
909 ratings with an average rating of 4 out of 5 stars
909
10 minutes
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Cold Noodles With Tomatoes
Eric Kim
2788 ratings with an average rating of 4 out of 5 stars
2,788
20 minutes
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Jackfruit Curry
Von Diaz
442 ratings with an average rating of 4 out of 5 stars
442
45 minutes
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Vegan Chili
J. Kenji López-Alt
1893 ratings with an average rating of 4 out of 5 stars
1,893
1 hour
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Vegan Fettuccine Alfredo
Gena Hamshaw
832 ratings with an average rating of 4 out of 5 stars
832
20 minutes
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Baked Tofu With Peanut Sauce and Coconut-Lime Rice
Yewande Komolafe
8514 ratings with an average rating of 4 out of 5 stars
8,514
25 minutes
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Creamy Vegan Tofu Noodles
Hetty Lui McKinnon
3271 ratings with an average rating of 4 out of 5 stars
3,271
20 minutes
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Vegan Mac and Cheese
Alexa Weibel
1525 ratings with an average rating of 4 out of 5 stars
1,525
30 minutes
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Air-Fryer Broccoli
Eleanore Park
946 ratings with an average rating of 4 out of 5 stars
946
15 minutes
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Vegan Cheeseburgers
J. Kenji López-Alt
497 ratings with an average rating of 4 out of 5 stars
497
15 minutes
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Bulgogi Eggplant
Eric Kim
1039 ratings with an average rating of 4 out of 5 stars
1,039
40 minutes
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Spring Vegetable Japchae (Korean Glass Noodles)
Kay Chun
1627 ratings with an average rating of 4 out of 5 stars
1,627
30 minutes
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Caramelized Plantains With Beans, Scallions and Lemon
Yewande Komolafe
736 ratings with an average rating of 4 out of 5 stars
736
1 hour
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Sesame Tofu With Coconut-Lime Dressing and Spinach
Nik Sharma
1708 ratings with an average rating of 4 out of 5 stars
1,708
30 minutes
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Tofu Laab
Hetty Lui McKinnon
1730 ratings with an average rating of 4 out of 5 stars
1,730
20 minutes
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Cold Noodle Salad With Spicy Peanut Sauce
Hetty Lui McKinnon
9572 ratings with an average rating of 4 out of 5 stars
9,572
20 minutes
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Roasted Vegan Sausages With Cauliflower and Olives
Melissa Clark
549 ratings with an average rating of 4 out of 5 stars
549
45 minutes
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Glazed Tofu With Chile and Star Anise
Yewande Komolafe
2037 ratings with an average rating of 4 out of 5 stars
2,037
30 minutes
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Vegan ‘Queso’
Tejal Rao, Josef Centeno, Betty Hallock
647 ratings with an average rating of 4 out of 5 stars
647
30 minutes
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Vegan Quick Biscuits
Tara Parker-Pope, Chloe Coscarelli
674 ratings with an average rating of 5 out of 5 stars
674
40 minutes
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Vegan Cacio e Pepe
Alexa Weibel
3322 ratings with an average rating of 4 out of 5 stars
3,322
30 minutes
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Chile-Oil Noodles With Cilantro
Judy Kim
3391 ratings with an average rating of 4 out of 5 stars
3,391
20 minutes
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One-Pot Rice and Beans
Ali Slagle
5088 ratings with an average rating of 4 out of 5 stars
5,088
30 minutes
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Crispy Tofu With Sweet-and-Sour Sauce
Eric Kim
1254 ratings with an average rating of 4 out of 5 stars
1,254
45 minutes
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Vegan Mashed Potatoes
Ali Slagle
423 ratings with an average rating of 4 out of 5 stars
423
30 minutes
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Vegan Broccoli Soup With Cashew Cream
Sarah Copeland
894 ratings with an average rating of 4 out of 5 stars
894
25 minutes
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Sweet Potato-Garlic Soup With Chile Oil
Nik Sharma
1370 ratings with an average rating of 5 out of 5 stars
1,370
40 minutes
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Vegan Turkish Kebabs With Sumac Onions and Garlic-Dill Mayonnaise
J. Kenji López-Alt
516 ratings with an average rating of 5 out of 5 stars
516
40 minutes
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Vegan Slow Cooker Red Beans and Rice
Sarah DiGregorio
705 ratings with an average rating of 4 out of 5 stars
705
7½ hours
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Cauliflower Adobo
Ali Slagle
3128 ratings with an average rating of 4 out of 5 stars
3,128
45 minutes
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Yo Po Mian
Hetty Lui McKinnon
1927 ratings with an average rating of 4 out of 5 stars
1,927
20 minutes
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Mara’s Tofu With Mixed Grains
Samin Nosrat
1025 ratings with an average rating of 4 out of 5 stars
1,025
45 minutes
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Black Bean Burgers
Mark Bittman
4522 ratings with an average rating of 5 out of 5 stars
4,522
35 to 45 minutes with cooked beans
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Vegan Mapo Tofu
David Tanis
3659 ratings with an average rating of 5 out of 5 stars
3,659
30 minutes
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Olive Oil-Braised Chickpeas and Broccoli Rabe
Ali Slagle
918 ratings with an average rating of 4 out of 5 stars
918
45 minutes
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Lentils Diavolo
Ali Slagle
2358 ratings with an average rating of 4 out of 5 stars
2,358
45 minutes
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Tofu ‘Chorizo’
Mark Bittman
1873 ratings with an average rating of 5 out of 5 stars
1,873
20 to 45 minutes, depending on desired texture
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Mall-Style Vegetable Stir-Fry
Kim Severson, Jenné Claiborne
769 ratings with an average rating of 4 out of 5 stars
769
35 minutes
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Pasta Aglio Olio With Butternut Squash
Ali Slagle
1405 ratings with an average rating of 4 out of 5 stars
1,405
25 minutes
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Vegan Mushroom Étouffée
Kim Severson, Jenné Claiborne
849 ratings with an average rating of 5 out of 5 stars
849
About 45 minutes
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Spicy Peanut Stew With Ginger and Tomato
Julia Moskin, Isa Chandra Moskowitz, Terry Hope Romero
3978 ratings with an average rating of 5 out of 5 stars
3,978
1 hour
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Creamy Vegan Polenta With Mushrooms and Kale
Lidey Heuck
1328 ratings with an average rating of 4 out of 5 stars
1,328
45 minutes
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Olive-Walnut Pasta
Ali Slagle
1448 ratings with an average rating of 4 out of 5 stars
1,448
30 minutes
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Chickpea Harissa Soup
Ali Slagle
3139 ratings with an average rating of 4 out of 5 stars
3,139
30 minutes
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Vegan Tantanmen With Pan-Fried Tofu
Hetty Lui McKinnon
3364 ratings with an average rating of 4 out of 5 stars
3,364
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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