27 Vegan Recipes For Beginners That Are Really Easy

    From lasagna to macaroni and cheese, here are all the vegan staples you should know how to cook.

    Whitney Jefferson
    by Whitney Jefferson

    BuzzFeed Staff

    Hannah Wong / BuzzFeed

    1. Super Simple Vegan Mac and Cheese

    Fit Foodie Finds / Via fitfoodiefinds.com

    You'll need a blender or food processor to make the sauce, but if you can handle that, this recipe will take care of all the rest. Easy!

    2. Easy Lentil Meatballs

    Minimalist Baker / Via minimalistbaker.com

    This super-easy recipe basically calls for blending all ingredients in a food processor, molding them into balls, and then baking. Easy-peasy!

    3. One Pot Creamy Garlic Pasta

    Yup It's Vegan / Via yupitsvegan.com

    If you're in the mood for a savory, creamy dish look no further than this recipe.

    4. Sticky Sesame Cauliflower

    Chocolate Covered Katie / Via chocolatecoveredkatie.com, Via chocolatecoveredkatie.com

    All you need is one cauliflower head to make a giant batch of this recipe, which actually serves 4!

    5. Super Simple Vegan Pad Thai

    Vegan Insanity / Via veganinsanity.com

    This recipe makes for a classic dish done easy.

    6. Lasagna with Cashew Spinach Ricotta

    Nutrition in the Kitch / Via nutritioninthekitch.com

    This lasagna recipe is as easy as they get: layers of ground faux meat, vegetables, and cashew spinach ricotta. Yes please!

    7. Super Simple Vegan Burrito Bowl

    Veggie Inspired / Via veggieinspired.com

    It takes less than 20 minutes to make this awesome recipe for a burrito bowl and accompanying creamy avocado dressing.

    8. 3 Ingredient Vegan Gnocchi

    veganinsanity.com

    You can't really beat a recipe with only three ingredients, can you? Hope you have russet potatoes and kamut flour at the ready for this one.

    9. 5 Ingredient Vegan Tacos

    Fresh off the Grid / Via freshoffthegrid.com

    This recipe combines black beans and TVP (textured vegetable protein) to make a delicious taco meal.

    10. Easy Hash Browns with Vegan Caper Mayo

    Masha Zaric / Via theminimalistvegan.com

    This simple recipe will have you grated onions and potatoes and tossing with flour and spices for a quick-and-easy dish.

    11. Teriyaki Noodle Stir Fry

    Wife Mama Foodie / Via wifemamafoodie.com

    Make sure to to use agave or coconut nectar instead of honey in this recipe to keep it vegan — or cut it altogether!

    12. Crispy Carrot Patties

    Vegan Sandra / Via vegansandra.com

    This recipe makes about 15 cutlets and takes only 30 minutes.

    13. Santa Fe Quinoa Stuffed Peppers

    Vegan Huggs / Via veganhuggs.com

    These peppers are quite easy to make + stuff with all the good stuff. Get the recipe here.

    14. Vegan Taco Casserole

    Build Your Bite / Via buildyourbite.com

    A recipe that combines the taste of nachos and the ease of a casserole is one you'll have to add to your list.

    15. Vegan Spinach Artichoke Dip

    Simply Quinoa / Via simplyquinoa.com

    Creamy cashews, artichoke hearts, and frozen spinach make this recipe stand out among any chips or crackers you might decide to serve it with.

    16. Easy Vegan Fried Rice

    Minimalist Baker / Via minimalistbaker.com

    You can prep this recipe in 15 minutes time, and it takes only a handful of ingredients.

    17. Simple Vegan Jambalaya

    Simple Vegan Blog / Via simpleveganblog.com, Simple Vegan Blod / Via simpleveganblog.com

    This recipe takes only 10 minutes to prep and will yield up to 8 servings — aka leftovers for days!

    18. One Pot Mushroom Stroganoff

    From My Bowl / Via frommybowl.com

    This lighter twist on a classic recipe is both quick to prep (5 minutes!) and can be made in just one pan.

    19. Best Veggie Burger

    Nora Cooks / Via noracooks.com

    This simple recipe claims that it won't fall apart and is grill-able!

    20. Thai Red Curry with Vegetables

    Cookie and Kate / Via cookieandkate.com

    You can include any of the vegetables that you have in your fridge for this curry recipe. Yum!

    21. Vegan Buddha Bowl

    Well and Full / Via wellandfull.com

    A great vegan meal option is always a buddha bowl, and luckily you can make them with whatever you have around! Not sure where to start? Try this recipe.

    22. Cheesy Broccoli Rice Casserole

    Catching Seeds / Via catchingseeds.com

    This savory favorite takes 15 minutes to prep, and 15 minutes to cook. 30 minutes and you're finished with this recipe!

    23. Vegan Quesadillas

    Loving It Vegan / Via lovingitvegan.com

    As long as you have shredded vegan cheese available, this recipe is so, so easy.

    24. Magic Garlicky Tofu

    Gimme Some Oven / Via gimmesomeoven.com

    Once you've baked your tofu, this recipe will turn it into this next-level deliciousness.

    25. Vegetarian Sloppy Joes

    She Likes Food / Via shelikesfood.com

    This recipe calls for cooked lentils as the base.

    26. Blackened Tempeh with Avocado, Kale and Cajun Ranch

    Feasting At Home / Via feastingathome.com

    This recipe can be eaten alone in a bowl or be turned into a wrap!

    27. Vegan Chocolate Chip Cookies

    Vegan Richa / Via veganricha.com

    If you thought you'd have to give these up after going vegan, you were so very wrong. Get the recipe here.