Vegan Recipes: 22 New Ideas (PHOTOS)

Not eating meat doesn't mean foods have to be boring and flavorless. Vegetables, grains and other forms of proteins can make wonderful meals when you have the right roadmap to prepare them. For our friends who exclude all types of animal products from their diets, we've assembled our favorite vegan recipes. Below you'll find all types of wonderful main dishes, including stir-fries, stews, curries, sautes and burgers. The recipes use mainly tofu, seitan, tempeh and legumes in place of meat and are also packed with vegetables. And the most important part is they all have lots of flavor. Whether you've been adhering to a vegan diet for many years, or are just making the switch, these recipes are sure to inspire you to get cooking.

What's your favorite ingredient in vegan cooking? Leave a comment below.

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[carnivaluv]

9 hours ago (12:42 PM)

These recipes look really good. I wish my husband didn't want meat ALL the time.

[Kathy Cecchetto]

13 hours ago ( 8:39 AM)

Re: video explaining difference between tofu/tempeh/seitan.

Wnat to play a drinking game? Take a shot every time she says "Asian"....

[Rebrebreb]

08:49 PM on 05/30/2012

Wow these recipes look amazing - thank you for this post! Been veg for several decades and
am so glad it is gaining respect. People don't realize how truly delicious, inventive and brilliant the cuisine is. Since going vegan, cooking has become truly an art and a spiritual thing for me. Thanks again.

[ogre123]

06:14 PM on 05/30/2012

I was hoping that these were going to be recipes for cooking vegans. I have several in my freezer, and don't know what to do with them.

[momonaveggiemission]

04:25 PM on 05/30/2012

We love roasted chickpea and avocado wraps! You can find the recipe here http://momonaveggiemission.com/2012/05/27/roasted-chickpea-and-avocado-wraps/

[henriette and hube]

09:06 PM on 05/30/2012

Thanks for the link. I have chickpeas in my freezer, I cook up a batch and then freeze, bought some avacodos and lime today so I'm all set to try this later in the week. I always have corn and brown rice wraps in my freezer.

[momonaveggiemission]

09:19 PM on 05/30/2012

Sounds like you are all set! Enjoy and let me know how you like it.

[wirelessmom]

04:15 PM on 05/30/2012

I'd try any one of these recipes, and in most of them, a little hamburger would really make them good.

[nickelpickle]

12:08 PM on 05/30/2012

can someone who can not tolerate soy even be vegan? most of these recipes I can't use. oh well.

[JohnCochtosten]

04:54 PM on 05/30/2012

Soy is not necessary to be vegan. I know vegans who don't eat soy at all. One of the misconceptions is that you need soy for protein. In fact, protein is found in vegetables, legumes, nuts, and seeds, and without the fat and cholesterol of meat.

[henriette and hube]

05:06 PM on 05/30/2012

Yes, if you can't tolerate soy you can be a vegan. I'm delighted that so many of these recipes do you soy which is a bit unusual but I love tofu and fortunately don't have any problems.

I'm going to try the crepes this week because I couldn't find a recipe that didn't require an egg or wheat flour. Now I have to search for garbanzo bean flour though.

In many of the recipes, you can just leave the soy out without any problem. If I were to leave it ou of the crepe recipe, I'd probably use garbanzo beans or cannelini white beans for protein.

[peskime]

09:17 PM on 02/26/2012

My favorite is chile lime tofu with kale and quinoa

[henriette and hube]

05:10 PM on 05/30/2012

Chili lime tofu sounds wonderful. Where is the recipe? I just made a quinoa, kale dish that used pine nuts and it is delicious.

[drobin20]

03:43 PM on 02/02/2012

I've become more and more vegetarian/vegan for several months now. The price of meat has skyrocketed, and there are sooooooo many great protein choices. I read food labels for a living and the world of food processors is a dark and scary one. I want my food to only contain food; not a science experiment. When the label on a package of "chicken nuggets" (and I use the term "chicken" very loosely) is longer than half an 8 1/2 x 11 inch sheet of paper, I wouldn't touch it with a 10-foot pole...

[InedaName]

08:04 PM on 05/30/2012

May I ask what kind of job you have that you read food labels? I'd love to do something like that.

[drobin20]

11 hours ago (10:38 AM)

I work in the nutrition/healthcare dept at a foodservice distribution company. I gather a ton of information for schools, daycares, and skilled nursing centers; and consult with customers on federal and state nutrition and food safety regulation

[chaapai]

03:08 AM on 02/02/2012

Would someone be willing to share some recipes for tempeh with us? I like it, at least in theory. But I'm having trouble finding ways to use it and make it a versatile ingredient.

Thanks.

[henriette and hube]

05:17 PM on 05/30/2012

I love tofu but can't stand tempeh but if you google "tempeh recipes" you'll come up with loads of them.

[livegan]

09:13 PM on 01/27/2012

Great looking recipes! Thanks for posting them. Why would someone choose to be vegan? To help end world hunger for one! Here are two uplifting videos to help everyone understand why so many people are making this life affirming choice: http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=fKr4HZ7ukSE and http://www.veganvideo.org

[kangaroople]

05:37 PM on 01/27/2012

Spiced chickpeas with quinoa for dinner, chickpea burger with shrooms for lunch, chickpea scramble for brunch.
ohyeah, and blueberry anything for dessert.
Thanks for the vegan recipes...cheers!

[chaapai]

03:06 AM on 02/02/2012

I would love it if you would share your quinoa and chickpea recipe. I am not vegan, nor vegetarian but i am trying to eat healthier and I've been looking for good recipes.

[Contact1972]

01:53 PM on 05/30/2012

I haven't eaten meat in a while. I'm not a vegan as yet but if I can find a stable of good recipes I shall make the move.

I find the tastiest veggie and vegan food in Indian IMHO.

[Aelfgifu1]

09:00 PM on 05/25/2012

I take it chickpeas were on sale? ;)