19 Quick Vegan Weeknight Dinners for Busy Nights

19 Easy Vegan Weeknight Dinners

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

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!