
It’s January, and that means Veganuary is here.
Veganuary encourages people to try a vegan lifestyle for the month of January. This year tens of thousands are taking part, and if you’re one of them you might be wondering what to make for dinner after a long day at work.
Below is a practical roundup of 19 easy vegan weeknight dinners that can be prepared in under 30 minutes or made with minimal fuss. These recipes show that being vegan doesn’t have to mean long hours in the kitchen—there are plenty of quick, satisfying options and simple shortcuts to save time.
1. 10 Minute Creamy Vegan Bean and Aubergine Casserole
laurencariscooks.com
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2. Creamy Mushroom Risotto
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3. Easy Vegan Chickpea Curry with Potatoes
veganheaven.org
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4. Vegan Bolognese
lazycatkitchen.com
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5. Penne with Chickpeas in Smoky Tomato Sauce
veggiesdontbite.com
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6. Easy Spicy Peanut Noodles with Vegetables
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7. Baked Sweet Potato with Garam Masala Chickpeas
nadiashealthykitchen.com
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8. Swift Sweet Potato Coconut Curry
veganosity.com
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9. Coconut Red Lentil Dahl
theminimalistvegan.com
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10. Healthy Vegan Fettuccine Alfredo
mydarlingvegan.com
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11. Cauliflower Cheese Sauce Stuffed Sweet Potatoes
greenevi.com
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12. Yuki’s Vegetable Stir Fry with Soba Noodles
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13. Easy Vegan Fried Rice
minimalistbaker.com
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14. Quick Harissa Lentils with Roast Squash and Tahini Dressing
rebelrecipes.com
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15. Korma Stuffed Sweet Potatoes with Garlic Tahini Dressing
delightfulvegans.com
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16. BBQ Couscous Bowl with Tofu
elephantasticvegan.com
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17. The Vegan Buddha Bowl
wellandfull.com
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18. Spanish Veggie Paella
bitofthegoodstuff.com
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19. Easy Vegan “Egg” Fried Rice
thelazybroccoli.com
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Any of these recipes make weeknight cooking easier: keep a few staples on hand (canned chickpeas, lentils, rice or pasta, a jarred sauce, and frozen vegetables) and you can pull many of these dishes together in 20–30 minutes. Happy cooking and enjoy Veganuary!