By Lisa Esile, MS,
Cooking whole-food, plant-based meals that look and taste great doesn't have to be complicated or time-consuming! These 41 easy vegan recipes are oil-free; totally delicious; packed with fruits, veggies, whole grains, beans, herbs, and spices; and perfect for everyday cooking. With mac and cheese, pizza, pasta, creamy soups, chilis, curries, burritos, burgers, and more, you'll find plenty of inspiration in this tasty collection of quick and easy vegan recipes.
Feel like something sweet? Try our decadent desserts. And if you’re in need of vegan breakfast inspiration, try one of our 14 Boredom-Busting Plant-Based Breakfasts or these Healthy Vegan Brunch Recipes.
![Green Bean Pasta Dish - A Platter of green beans and pasta in a creamy pesto sauce](https://www.forksoverknives.com/uploads/greens-and-beans-pasta-wordpress.jpg?auto=webp&auto=webp&optimize=high&quality=70&width=1440)
Green Bean Pasta with Cashew Pesto
![Thai Rice Salad Bowl - Vegan Thai Recipe](https://www.forksoverknives.com/uploads/Thai-Rice-Salad-Bowl-Wordpress.jpg?auto=webp&auto=webp&optimize=high&quality=70&width=1440)
Thai Rice Salad Bowls
![pita pizzas](https://www.forksoverknives.com/uploads/Tex-Mex-Pita-Pizzas_WP.jpg?auto=webp&auto=webp&optimize=high&quality=70&width=1440)
Tex-Mex Pita Pizzas
![](https://www.forksoverknives.com/uploads/chickpea_pizza-e1481928790292.jpg?auto=webp&auto=webp&optimize=high&quality=70&width=1440)
Chickpea Flour Pizza Crust (Gluten-Free), Plus Topping Ideas
![sneaky chickpea burger](https://www.forksoverknives.com/uploads/sneakychickpeaburg-2158-WP.jpg?auto=webp&auto=webp&optimize=high&quality=70&width=1440)
Sneaky Chickpea Burgers
![A quick and easy lentil vegetable soup recipe that wows kids and adults alike.](https://www.forksoverknives.com/uploads/Lentil-Soup-300kb.jpg?auto=webp&auto=webp&optimize=high&quality=70&width=1440)
Lentil Vegetable Soup
![Kale Arrabbiata-Stuffed Spaghetti Squash with a metal fork on a white marble counter](https://www.forksoverknives.com/uploads/Kale-Arrabbiata-Stuffed-Spaghetti-Squash-wordpress.jpg?auto=webp&auto=webp&optimize=high&quality=70&width=1440)
Kale Arrabbiata-Stuffed Spaghetti Squash
![Hearty Red Bean Chili in a white bowl with tortillas on the side](https://www.forksoverknives.com/uploads/Hearty-Red-Bean-Chili-wordpress.jpg?auto=webp&auto=webp&optimize=high&quality=70&width=1440)
Hearty Vegan Red Bean Chili
![A woman's hand scoop up a spoonful of the Best-Ever Beefless Stew (a Vegan Beef Stew) from a ceramic bowl](https://www.forksoverknives.com/uploads/Best-Ever-Beefless-Stew-wordpress.jpg?auto=webp&auto=webp&optimize=high&quality=70&width=1440)
Best-Ever Beefless Stew
![Carrot Dogs](https://www.forksoverknives.com/uploads/Carrot-Dogs-for-Wordpress-1-scaled.jpg?auto=webp&auto=webp&optimize=high&quality=70&width=1440)
Carrot Dogs
![Close-up shot of a vegan sandwich with homemade hummus, pepperoncinis, and cucumbers, stacked between two pieces of whole grain bread](https://www.forksoverknives.com/uploads/greens-things-sandwiches-wordpress.jpg?auto=webp&auto=webp&optimize=high&quality=70&width=1440)
Greens and Things Sandwiches with Carrot Hummus
![](https://www.forksoverknives.com/uploads/vegan-corn-chowder-recropped.jpg?auto=webp&auto=webp&optimize=high&quality=70&width=1440)
Easy Vegan Corn Chowder
![Bowl of Creamy Wild Rice Soup](https://www.forksoverknives.com/uploads/Creamy-Wild-Rice-Soup-for-website.jpg?auto=webp&auto=webp&optimize=high&quality=70&width=1440)
Creamy Wild Rice Soup
![Vegan Noodle Soup](https://www.forksoverknives.com/uploads/quick-and-easy-noodle-soup.jpg?auto=webp&auto=webp&optimize=high&quality=70&width=1440)
Quick and Easy Noodle Soup
![](https://www.forksoverknives.com/uploads/Nacho-and-Baked-Potato1561-WPedit.jpg?auto=webp&auto=webp&optimize=high&quality=70&width=1440)
“Nacho” Vegan Baked Potato
![vegan mac and cheese](https://www.forksoverknives.com/uploads/Super-Stove-Top-Mac-and-Cheese-103068713-WP.jpg?auto=webp&auto=webp&optimize=high&quality=70&width=1440)
Stove-Top Vegan Macaroni and Cheese
![penne, plant based, recipe](https://www.forksoverknives.com/uploads/Penne-with-Tomato-Mushroom-Cream-Sauce-wp-edit.jpg?auto=webp&auto=webp&optimize=high&quality=70&width=1440)
Penne with Tomato-Mushroom Sauce
![](https://www.forksoverknives.com/uploads/no-tuna-salad-sandwich-no-badge.jpg?auto=webp&auto=webp&optimize=high&quality=70&width=1440)
“No-Tuna” Salad Sandwich
![](https://www.forksoverknives.com/uploads/Avocado-White-Bean-Salad-Wraps-wp.jpg?auto=webp&auto=webp&optimize=high&quality=70&width=1440)
Avocado & White Bean Salad Wraps
![](https://www.forksoverknives.com/uploads/burrito-fok-300kb.jpg?auto=webp&auto=webp&optimize=high&quality=70&width=1440)
Burritos with Spanish Rice and Black Beans
![Zucchini Fritters with a dollop of vegan sour cream and chives on a white plate](https://www.forksoverknives.com/uploads/Zuchinni-Fritters-wordpress.jpg?auto=webp&auto=webp&optimize=high&quality=70&width=1440)
Zucchini Fritters
![](https://www.forksoverknives.com/uploads/blackbeanburger-5521-WP.jpg?auto=webp&auto=webp&optimize=high&quality=70&width=1440)
Black Bean Burgers
![photo of a folded vegan chickpea omelette with mushrooms visible inside, topped with diced tomatoes and garnished with microgreens, on a white plate](https://www.forksoverknives.com/uploads/updated-chickpea-omelette-photo.jpg?auto=webp&auto=webp&optimize=high&quality=70&width=1440)
Chickpea Omelet
![Spinach-Potato Tacos](https://www.forksoverknives.com/uploads/19-Spinach-Potato-Tacos-1.jpg?auto=webp&auto=webp&optimize=high&quality=70&width=1440)
Spinach-Potato Tacos
![sweet potato quesadilla topped with guacamole - one of many plant based recipes](https://www.forksoverknives.com/uploads/vegan-quesadilla-recipe-quick-easy-plant-based-recipes.jpg?auto=webp&auto=webp&optimize=high&quality=70&width=1440)
Black Bean and Sweet Potato Quesadillas
![Close-up shot of a lentil sloppy joe with filling spilling out of bun](https://www.forksoverknives.com/uploads/new-sloppy-joe-picture-wordpress.jpg?auto=webp&auto=webp&optimize=high&quality=70&width=1440)
Lentil Sloppy Joes
![](https://www.forksoverknives.com/uploads/Corn-and-Black-Bean-Cakes.jpg?auto=webp&auto=webp&optimize=high&quality=70&width=1440)
Corn and Black Bean Cakes
![peanut sauce stir-fry - array of shredded cabbage, snap peas, and bell peppers tossed together and served over a bed of brown rice, shown on a gray table next to a glass of sparkling water, with chopsticks on the side](https://www.forksoverknives.com/uploads/peanut-sauce-stir-fry-wordpress.jpg?auto=webp&auto=webp&optimize=high&quality=70&width=1440)
Stir-Fry with Peanut Sauce
![taco-spiced seasoned tortilla Chips - snacks for working from home](https://www.forksoverknives.com/uploads/WORDPRESS-Taco-Flavor-Chips-scaled.jpg?auto=webp&auto=webp&optimize=high&quality=70&width=1440)
Taco-Spiced Tortilla Chips
![creamy oil-free hummus shown alongside a tray of crudites](https://www.forksoverknives.com/uploads/Hummus-still-1.jpg?auto=webp&auto=webp&optimize=high&quality=70&width=1440)
The Best Oil-Free Hummus
![slow cooker chili](https://www.forksoverknives.com/uploads/8-Ingredient-Slow-Cooker-Chili-103163850-APP.jpg?auto=webp&auto=webp&optimize=high&quality=70&width=1440)
8-Ingredient Slow-Cooker Chili
![](https://www.forksoverknives.com/uploads/sweet-potato-kale-stew-1500-300kb.jpg?auto=webp&auto=webp&optimize=high&quality=70&width=1440)
Sweet Potato Chili with Kale
![Cauliflower Curry](https://www.forksoverknives.com/uploads/EVI_Potato_Cauliflower_Curry_WP.jpg?auto=webp&auto=webp&optimize=high&quality=70&width=1440)
Potato-Cauliflower Curry
![vegan rice bowl](https://www.forksoverknives.com/uploads/Red_Kidney_Beans_Brown_Rice_Bowl_WP.jpg?auto=webp&auto=webp&optimize=high&quality=70&width=1440)
Rice Bowls with Kidney Beans, Spinach, and Mixed Veggies
![a bowl of minestrone with a thick broth, kale leaves, and chopped potatoes and white beans visible in soup](https://www.forksoverknives.com/uploads/potato-kale-minestrone-wordpress.jpg?auto=webp&auto=webp&optimize=high&quality=70&width=1440)
Vegan Minestrone Soup with Potatoes and Kale
![vegan fried rice](https://www.forksoverknives.com/uploads/No_Fry_Fried_Rice1525-WPedit.jpg?auto=webp&auto=webp&optimize=high&quality=70&width=1440)
No-Fry Fried Rice
![vegan slaw](https://www.forksoverknives.com/uploads/Veggie-Apple-Slaw-103107107-WP.jpg?auto=webp&auto=webp&optimize=high&quality=70&width=1440)
Veggie and Apple Slaw
![This vegan potato salad recipe is truly a dish you can enjoy on its own or paired with a light soup or wrap. Get ready to try the best potato salad ever!](https://www.forksoverknives.com/uploads/Creamy-Vegan-Avocado-Dill-Baby-Potato-Salad1-e1406590940998.jpg?auto=webp&auto=webp&optimize=high&quality=70&width=1440)
Potato Salad with Avocado and Dill
![](https://www.forksoverknives.com/uploads/Chickpea-Zucchini-Saute-for-Wordpress.jpg?auto=webp&auto=webp&optimize=high&quality=70&width=1440)
Italian-Style Zucchini and Chickpea Sauté
![french fries, potatoes, plant based](https://www.forksoverknives.com/uploads/Spicy-Fries.jpg?auto=webp&auto=webp&optimize=high&quality=70&width=1440)
Spicy French Fries
This article was originally published on Jul 14, 2017, and has been updated.
About the Author
![Headshot of Lisa Esile, MS](https://www.forksoverknives.com/uploads/Lisa-Esile.jpg?auto=webp&auto=webp&optimize=high&quality=70&width=1440)
About the Author
Lisa Esile, MS
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