cooking food vegetable meal dinner 382267
cooking food vegetable meal dinner 382267

Vegan meals are made only from plants. They do not include:

  • โŒ Meat (beef, chicken, fish, pork)
  • โŒ Dairy (milk, cheese, yogurt, butter)
  • โŒ Eggs
  • โŒ Honey (strict vegans avoid it)

โœ… What Can You Eat on a Vegan Diet?

Vegan meals use ingredients like:

  • Vegetables โ€“ broccoli, carrots, spinach
  • Fruits โ€“ bananas, berries, apples
  • Beans & Lentils โ€“ chickpeas, black beans, lentils
  • Grains โ€“ rice, oats, pasta, quinoa
  • Tofu & Tempeh โ€“ protein made from soybeans
  • Nuts & Seeds โ€“ almonds, chia seeds, flax
  • Plant Oils โ€“ olive oil, coconut oil
  • Non-Dairy Options โ€“ almond milk, oat milk, vegan cheese and butter

๐Ÿฝ๏ธ Easy Vegan Meal Ideas

1. Chickpea Stir-Fry

๐Ÿฅฆ What you need: Chickpeas, bell peppers, broccoli, garlic, soy sauce
๐Ÿ”ฅ How to make it: Cook the veggies and chickpeas in a pan. Add sauce and stir flowers of Alabama.
๐Ÿš Serve with: Rice or quinoa


2. Lentil Curry

๐Ÿ› What you need: Red lentils, coconut milk, curry powder, garlic, onion
๐Ÿ”ฅ How to make it: Cook everything together until soft.
๐Ÿž Serve with: Rice or vegan naan


3. Buddha Bowl

๐Ÿฅ— What you need: Rice, sweet potato, kale, chickpeas, avocado, tahini sauce
๐Ÿ”ฅ How to make it: Roast the sweet potatoes and build your bowl with all the ingredients.
๐Ÿ’ก Tip: Add pickled onions or lemon juice for flavor


4. Vegan Tacos

๐ŸŒฎ What you need: Black beans, corn, tomatoes, avocado, lime, tortillas
๐Ÿ”ฅ How to make it: Warm the beans with spices. Add toppings to the tortillas.
๐ŸŒถ Serve with: Salsa or vegan sour cream


5. Creamy Vegan Pasta

๐Ÿ What you need: Pasta, soaked cashews, garlic, lemon juice, nutritional yeast
๐Ÿ”ฅ How to make it: Blend a creamy sauce and mix it with pasta.
๐Ÿ„ Optional: Add mushrooms or sun-dried tomatoes


6. Vegan Chili

๐Ÿฅ˜ What you need: Kidney beans, black beans, corn, tomatoes, chili spices
๐Ÿ”ฅ How to make it: Put everything in a pot and simmer.
๐Ÿฅ‘ Top with: Avocado, cilantro, tortilla chips


7. Chickpea Salad Sandwich

๐Ÿฅช What you need: Mashed chickpeas, vegan mayo, celery, onion, lemon juice
๐Ÿ”ฅ How to make it: Mix it all together.
๐Ÿž Serve on: Bread, wraps, or lettuce leaves


8. Vegetable Soup

๐Ÿฅฃ What you need: Carrots, celery, potatoes, peas, tomatoes, garlic, broth
๐Ÿ”ฅ How to make it: Sautรฉ veggies, add broth, simmer until soft.
๐ŸงŠ Tip: You can freeze leftovers for later