32 Easy Vegan Recipes To Help You Through Veganuary

Veganuary = eating vegan for the entire month of January.

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If you're one of the many people coming up with New Year resolutions or just looking for a fresh way to kick off the new year, "Veganuary" is an option for anyone who's been considering eating more plant-based foods. The idea of Veganuary is as simple as it sounds — eating vegan food for all of January — but these recipes can be used at any time, for any reason. Whether you're vegetarian, vegan, or just looking for something new, take a look at these recipes for inspiration. 

1. Vegan Margherita Pizza with Cashew Mozzarella

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What I love about this pizza recipe is that it's easy to make and can please a crowd. A pro-tip for the time-strapped or beginner level cooks: you can skip making the cheese part of this recipe if you purchase a pre-made vegan cheese in the grocery store. (I recommend Miyoko's liquid mozzarella and mozzarella wheels for this, but you can shred pretty much any cheese and broil it until it browns.)

2. Vegan Spicy Fried "Chicken" Soy Curls

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If you're looking to cook at home as much as you can, might I recommend learning how to use soy curls with this recipe for a plant-based fried chicken? It's a staple in many vegan households, and this particular recipe will teach you how to perfectly spice it up to make it taste like "chicken."

3. Ramen Stir Fry

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For a quick recipe you can make in under 30 minutes that won't break the bank, this recipe for stir fried ramen noodles with vegetables is a go-to you'll keep coming back to.

4. Easy Vegan Falafel

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Learn how to make this vegan staple at home with this recipe.

5. Breakfast Ranchero Crunchwrap

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If you can fold a tortilla, you can absolutely make this bomb recipe.

6. Air Fried Tofu Italian Style

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Another excellent vegan staple to learn how to cook is tofu (of course). While there are many, many ways to cook the soy-based product, one of the easiest and most consistent is to cook it in your air fryer. Get the recipe here.

7. Potato and Chorizo Tacos

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This simple recipe can be made in one skillet and takes only twenty minutes to prep. How's that for easy?

8. Vegan Jalapeño Popper Mac and Cheese

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The prep time for this incredibly creative blend of mac and cheese is a mere 15 minutes. Get the recipe here.

9. Loaded Veggie Quesadillas

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This recipe is another vegan staple that you can whip up quickly with whatever you have in the fridge.

10. Vegan Pierogi with Mushroom Filling

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This recipe for polish dumplings is super easy to customize — you can swap the 'shrooms for pretty much any other veggies you like.

11. Baked Ziti with Cashew Cheese

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Veganizing baked ziti is so easy, you really can't mess it up. Promise. Try this recipe and see for yourself!

12. Cauliflower Hot Wings

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This comfort food recipe can be served as an appetizer or a meal.

13. Lentil Burger

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If you like lentils, this drool-worthy recipe is the veggie burger for you. Caramelized onions and mustard sauce make the whole meal.

14. Avocado Pesto Grilled Cheese

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Why have a plain, ~regular~ grilled cheese when it could be loaded with greens and avocado, like in this recipe?

15. Easy Vegan Quiche

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This gluten-free recipe will ask you to cook all of the quiche's insides and put it all together as a pie at the end, before baking.

16. Spinach Artichoke Twice Baked Potatoes

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Two spinach artichoke recipes on this list and with good reason! This twice-baked potato recipe is also Paleo and Whole 30-friendly.

17. 15-Minute Garlic Lime Cashew Zoodles

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If you have a spirializer, this recipe will come together in 15 minutes. If you don't, grab some pre-spiraled zoodles in the store and I bet you can make it even faster!

18. Vegan Garlicky Parmesan Pasta Soup

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A simple recipe that'll soothe your freezing soul during the cold winter.

19. Vegan Nachos with Barbecue Jackfruit

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Who doesn't love nachos? Add some BBQ jackfruit into the mix and you're golden. Get the recipe here.

20. Easy Vegan Fried Rice

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Save yourself from another order of take-out and learn how to make fried rice at home with this recipe.

21. Vegan Stuffed Shells

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One dollop of vegan tofu ricotta per shell, a little tomato sauce, and viola! Get the recipe here.

22. One Pot Mixed Bean Chili

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Few things are as simple as vegetarian chili, and this recipe will prove it.

23. Chickpea Flour Omelette Muffins

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How adorable are these teeny-tiny mini quiches?! Get the recipe here.

24. Vegan Shepherd's Pie

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This particular Shephed's Pie recipe happens to be gluten-free, too.

25. Chickpea Tuna Sandwich

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A can of cooked chickpeas can easily be turned into a vegan "tuna salad." Try the recipe here.

26. Easy Vegetable Teriyaki Stir Fry

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Break out your skillet for this vegetarian staple. Get the recipe here.

27. Penne Pasta Salad

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This simple dish comes together in less than thirty minutes. Get the recipe here.

28. Creamy Potato Casserole

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As long as you're willing to slice potatoes as thin as you can, this recipe is a breeze.

29. Chickpeas in Turmeric Peanut Butter Curry

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Every vegan diet should include some kind of curry dish as a regular staple, so get started with this recipe for a savory peanut butter dish.

30. Spinach Artichoke Pizza

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This easy recipe requires a pre-made pizza crust, so make sure to grab a vegan one (usually found in the frozen section) the next time you're at the grocery store.

31. Vegan Chow Mein

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Pro tip: use ramen noodles packets that you might already have in your kitchen for a convenience. Get the recipe here.

32. Vegan White Lasagna Soup

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Soak your cashews overnight, and this recipe will be easy to whip up the next day!