Editors’ Collection

Vegan Meat Alternatives

Hearty meatless dishes for everyone.

Kate Mathis for The New York Times. Food Stylist: Eugene Jho.

Recipes

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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Air-Fryer Tofu
Eleanore Park
2401 ratings with an average rating of 4 out of 5 stars
2,401
30 minutes
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Tempeh Tacos
Ali Slagle
1297 ratings with an average rating of 4 out of 5 stars
1,297
25 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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Crispy Coconut Tempeh
Ali Slagle
450 ratings with an average rating of 4 out of 5 stars
450
20 minutes
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Crispy Tofu Shawarma
Nisha Vora
825 ratings with an average rating of 5 out of 5 stars
825
50 minutes
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Mock Chopped Liver With Green Beans and Walnuts
Joan Nathan
48 ratings with an average rating of 4 out of 5 stars
48
20 minutes
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Old Bay Tofu Nuggets
Ali Slagle
383 ratings with an average rating of 5 out of 5 stars
383
40 minutes
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Roasted Mushrooms With Smoky Pomegranate Sauce
Alexa Weibel
372 ratings with an average rating of 4 out of 5 stars
372
50 minutes
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Vegan al Pastor Tacos
Hetty Lui McKinnon
215 ratings with an average rating of 5 out of 5 stars
215
35 minutes
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Soy-Braised Tofu With Bok Choy
Hetty Lui McKinnon
1492 ratings with an average rating of 5 out of 5 stars
1,492
20 minutes
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I Can’t Believe It’s Not Chicken (Super-Savory Grated Tofu)
Nisha Vora
4158 ratings with an average rating of 5 out of 5 stars
4,158
30 minutes
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Spiced, Dry-Brined Mushrooms
Ashley Lonsdale
58 ratings with an average rating of 5 out of 5 stars
58
1 hour
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Tofu Scramble
Ali Slagle
1929 ratings with an average rating of 4 out of 5 stars
1,929
15 to 45 minutes
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Green Curry Glazed Tofu
Ali Slagle
3923 ratings with an average rating of 4 out of 5 stars
3,923
25 minutes
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Crispy Tofu
Eric Kim
644 ratings with an average rating of 4 out of 5 stars
644
2¼ hours
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The Ultimate Veggie Burger
Melissa Clark
2557 ratings with an average rating of 4 out of 5 stars
2,557
1½ hours, plus at least 2 hours to chill
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Mapo Tofu
Andrea Nguyen
2716 ratings with an average rating of 4 out of 5 stars
2,716
30 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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Bulgogi-Style Tofu
Sam Sifton
3704 ratings with an average rating of 4 out of 5 stars
3,704
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Salt and Pepper Tofu
Hetty Lui McKinnon
1196 ratings with an average rating of 4 out of 5 stars
1,196
30 minutes
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Crispy Tofu and Cabbage Stir-Fry
Ali Slagle
2604 ratings with an average rating of 4 out of 5 stars
2,604
25 minutes
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Spicy Rice Noodles With Crispy Tofu and Spinach
Sarah Jampel
1477 ratings with an average rating of 5 out of 5 stars
1,477
50 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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Sweet and Spicy Tofu With Soba Noodles
Sarah Copeland
6513 ratings with an average rating of 5 out of 5 stars
6,513
30 minutes
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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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Crisp Tofu Katsu With Lemon-Tahini Sauce
Kay Chun
1432 ratings with an average rating of 4 out of 5 stars
1,432
45 minutes
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Spinach and Tofu Salad
David Tanis
655 ratings with an average rating of 5 out of 5 stars
655
45 minutes
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Vegetable Shabu Shabu in Kombu-Ginger Broth
Kay Chun
302 ratings with an average rating of 4 out of 5 stars
302
35 minutes
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Kale and Quinoa Salad With Tofu and Miso
Corinne Trang
2971 ratings with an average rating of 5 out of 5 stars
2,971
30 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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Stir-Fried Tofu and Peppers
Martha Rose Shulman
2266 ratings with an average rating of 5 out of 5 stars
2,266
30 minutes
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Spinach, Tofu and Sesame Stir-Fry
Martha Rose Shulman
3147 ratings with an average rating of 5 out of 5 stars
3,147
15 minutes
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Braised Tofu in Caramel Sauce
Sam Sifton, Corinne Trang
454 ratings with an average rating of 4 out of 5 stars
454
1 hour 15 minutes
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Sheet-Pan Crisp Tofu and Sweet Potatoes
Melissa Clark
3269 ratings with an average rating of 4 out of 5 stars
3,269
1 hour
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Rice Bowl With Oven-Baked Miso Tofu
Martha Rose Shulman
944 ratings with an average rating of 5 out of 5 stars
944
45 minutes
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Sweet-and-Spicy Roasted Tofu and Squash
Melissa Clark
1822 ratings with an average rating of 4 out of 5 stars
1,822
1 hour
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Hot and Sour Seared Tofu With Snap Peas
Melissa Clark
973 ratings with an average rating of 4 out of 5 stars
973
20 minutes
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Brussels Sprouts Sliders
Tara Parker-Pope
492 ratings with an average rating of 4 out of 5 stars
492
1 hour 45 minutes
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