50 Recipes No One Will Believe Are Vegan

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50 recipes no one will believe are vegan

Vegan food is so much more than just salads—and these recipes are the proof in the pudding.

Stacker compiled a list of vegan recipes from Allrecipes that range from filling comfort foods like shepherd's pie to light vegan arepas or flavorful curries.

Keep reading for dozens of meal ideas to show your friends and families the wonderful variety of flavors a vegan diet can offer.

Vegan Bean Taco Filling

- Prep: 15 mins
- Cook: 15 mins
- Total: 30 mins
- Servings: 8
- Yield: 8 servings
- Number of ingredients: 11
- Read more about the recipe here

Breaded, Fried, Softly Spiced Tofu

- Prep: 15 mins
- Cook: 15 mins
- Total: 30 mins
- Servings: 4
- Yield: 4 servings
- Number of ingredients: 9
- Read more about the recipe here

Spicy Tahini Sauce with Kale, Sea Vegetables, and Soba Noodles

- Prep: 20 mins
- Cook: 25 mins
- Additional: 10 mins
- Total: 55 mins
- Servings: 4
- Yield: 4 servings
- Number of ingredients: 13
- Read more about the recipe here

Traditional Style Vegan Shepherd's Pie

- Prep: 20 mins
- Cook: 55 mins
- Total: 75 mins
- Servings: 6
- Yield: 6 servings
- Number of ingredients: 17
- Read more about the recipe here

Vegan Arepas Made with Polenta

- Prep: 20 mins
- Cook: 15 mins
- Total: 35 mins
- Servings: 4
- Yield: 4 arepas
- Number of ingredients: 10
- Read more about the recipe here

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Seitan Makhani (Vegan-Style Indian Butter Chicken)

- Prep: 30 mins
- Cook: 35 mins
- Total: 65 mins
- Servings: 6
- Yield: 6 servings
- Number of ingredients: 23
- Read more about the recipe here

Vegan Lasagna I

- Prep: 30 mins
- Cook: 2 hrs
- Total: 2 hrs 30 mins
- Servings: 8
- Yield: 8 servings
- Number of ingredients: 17
- Read more about the recipe here

Vegan Fajitas

- Prep: 20 mins
- Cook: 20 mins
- Additional: 30 mins
- Total: 70 mins
- Servings: 6
- Yield: 6 servings
- Number of ingredients: 15
- Read more about the recipe here

Air Fryer Baked Potatoes

- Prep: 5 mins
- Cook: 1 hr
- Total: 1 hr 5 mins
- Servings: 2
- Yield: 2 baked potatoes
- Number of ingredients: 3
- Read more about the recipe here

Plant-Based Tomato Tart

- Prep: 30 mins
- Cook: 50 mins
- Additional: 1 hr
- Total: 1 hr 80 mins
- Servings: 4
- Yield: 1 tart
- Number of ingredients: 14
- Read more about the recipe here

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Briam (Greek Baked Zucchini and Potatoes)

- Prep: 30 mins
- Cook: 1 hr 30 mins
- Total: 1 hr 60 mins
- Servings: 4
- Yield: 4 servings
- Number of ingredients: 7
- Read more about the recipe here

Vegan Sweet Potato Chickpea Curry

- Prep: 10 mins
- Cook: 20 mins
- Total: 30 mins
- Servings: 6
- Yield: 6 servings
- Number of ingredients: 14
- Read more about the recipe here

Vegan Mac and No Cheese

- Prep: 15 mins
- Cook: 45 mins
- Additional: 15 mins
- Total: 75 mins
- Servings: 4
- Yield: 4 servings
- Number of ingredients: 12
- Read more about the recipe here

Ginger Veggie Stir-Fry

- Prep: 25 mins
- Cook: 15 mins
- Total: 40 mins
- Servings: 6
- Yield: 6 servings
- Number of ingredients: 12
- Read more about the recipe here

Briam (Greek Baked Zucchini and Potatoes)

- Prep: 30 mins
- Cook: 1 hr 30 mins
- Total: 1 hr 60 mins
- Servings: 4
- Yield: 4 servings
- Number of ingredients: 7
- Read more about the recipe here

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Air Fryer Baked Potatoes

- Prep: 5 mins
- Cook: 1 hr
- Total: 1 hr 5 mins
- Servings: 2
- Yield: 2 baked potatoes
- Number of ingredients: 3
- Read more about the recipe here

Ginger Veggie Stir-Fry

- Prep: 25 mins
- Cook: 15 mins
- Total: 40 mins
- Servings: 6
- Yield: 6 servings
- Number of ingredients: 12
- Read more about the recipe here

Chana Masala (Savory Indian Chick Peas)

- Prep: 15 mins
- Cook: 15 mins
- Total: 30 mins
- Servings: 2
- Yield: 2 cups
- Number of ingredients: 15
- Read more about the recipe here

Vegan Black Bean Burgers

- Prep: 15 mins
- Cook: 20 mins
- Total: 35 mins
- Servings: 4
- Yield: 4 servings
- Number of ingredients: 15
- Read more about the recipe here

Mexican Rice and Beans

- Prep: 10 mins
- Cook: 25 mins
- Additional: 5 mins
- Total: 40 mins
- Servings: 4
- Yield: 4 servings
- Number of ingredients: 12
- Read more about the recipe here

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Vegan Sweet Potato Chickpea Curry

- Prep: 10 mins
- Cook: 20 mins
- Total: 30 mins
- Servings: 6
- Yield: 6 servings
- Number of ingredients: 14
- Read more about the recipe here

Muesli

- Prep: 10 mins
- Total: 10 mins
- Servings: 16
- Yield: 8 cups
- Number of ingredients: 8
- Read more about the recipe here

Quick Black Beans and Rice

- Prep: 5 mins
- Cook: 15 mins
- Additional: 5 mins
- Total: 25 mins
- Servings: 4
- Yield: 4 servings
- Number of ingredients: 7
- Read more about the recipe here

Sheet Pan Ratatouille

- Prep: 15 mins
- Cook: 42 mins
- Total: 57 mins
- Servings: 4
- Yield: 4 servings
- Number of ingredients: 11
- Read more about the recipe here

Meyer Lemon Avocado Toast

- Prep: 10 mins
- Cook: 3 mins
- Total: 13 mins
- Servings: 2
- Yield: 2 servings
- Number of ingredients: 8
- Read more about the recipe here

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Vegan Stir-Fry

- Prep: 20 mins
- Cook: 20 mins
- Total: 40 mins
- Servings: 4
- Yield: 4 servings
- Number of ingredients: 14
- Read more about the recipe here

Chickpea Curry

- Prep: 10 mins
- Cook: 30 mins
- Total: 40 mins
- Servings: 8
- Yield: 8 servings
- Number of ingredients: 13
- Read more about the recipe here

Savannah's Best Marinated Portobello Mushrooms

- Prep: 10 mins
- Cook: 33 mins
- Additional: 17 mins
- Total: 60 mins
- Servings: 2
- Yield: 2 servings
- Number of ingredients: 6
- Read more about the recipe here

Spicy Vegan Potato Curry

- Prep: 30 mins
- Cook: 30 mins
- Total: 60 mins
- Servings: 6
- Yield: 6 servings
- Number of ingredients: 14
- Read more about the recipe here

Fresh Tomato Pasta

- Prep: 10 mins
- Cook: 12 mins
- Total: 22 mins
- Servings: 2
- Yield: 2 servings
- Number of ingredients: 6
- Read more about the recipe here

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Baked Tofu

- Prep: 15 mins
- Cook: 1 hr
- Total: 1 hr 15 mins
- Servings: 2
- Yield: 2 servings
- Number of ingredients: 7
- Read more about the recipe here

Tofu Stir-Fry with Peanut Sauce (Vegan)

- Prep: 20 mins
- Cook: 20 mins
- Total: 40 mins
- Servings: 4
- Yield: 4 servings
- Number of ingredients: 15
- Read more about the recipe here

Marrakesh Vegetable Curry

- Prep: 15 mins
- Cook: 35 mins
- Total: 50 mins
- Servings: 6
- Yield: 6 servings
- Number of ingredients: 19
- Read more about the recipe here

Jackfruit Pulled "Pork"

- Prep: 10 mins
- Cook: 6 hrs 13 mins
- Total: 6 hrs 23 mins
- Servings: 8
- Yield: 8 servings
- Number of ingredients: 5
- Read more about the recipe here

Ultimate Tofu Breakfast Burrito Bowls

- Prep: 15 mins
- Cook: 30 mins
- Total: 45 mins
- Servings: 3
- Yield: 3 servings
- Number of ingredients: 23
- Read more about the recipe here

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Spicy Asian Ramen Noodles

- Prep: 10 mins
- Cook: 5 mins
- Total: 15 mins
- Servings: 3
- Yield: 3 servings
- Number of ingredients: 10
- Read more about the recipe here

Ta'ameya (Egyptian Falafel)

- Prep: 20 mins
- Cook: 8 mins
- Additional: 8 hrs
- Total: 8 hrs 28 mins
- Servings: 10
- Yield: 50 falafel
- Number of ingredients: 11
- Read more about the recipe here

Vegetarian Chickpea Tacos

- Prep: 10 mins
- Cook: 5 mins
- Total: 15 mins
- Servings: 4
- Yield: 8 tacos
- Number of ingredients: 4
- Read more about the recipe here

Basic Seitan - Wheat Meat (Vegan Meat Substitute)

- Prep: 15 mins
- Cook: 1 hr
- Additional: 15 mins
- Total: 1 hr 30 mins
- Servings: 3
- Yield: 3 servings
- Number of ingredients: 9
- Read more about the recipe here

Quick and Easy Vegetable Curry

- Servings: 5
- Yield: 4 to 6 servings
- Number of ingredients: 11
- Read more about the recipe here

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Vegan Alfredo with Veggies

- Prep: 15 mins
- Cook: 25 mins
- Additional: 20 mins
- Total: 60 mins
- Servings: 4
- Yield: 4 servings
- Number of ingredients: 13
- Read more about the recipe here

Mexican Black Beans and Rice

- Prep: 10 mins
- Cook: 20 mins
- Total: 30 mins
- Servings: 4
- Yield: 4 servings
- Number of ingredients: 15
- Read more about the recipe here

Aloo Matar

- Prep: 15 mins
- Cook: 30 mins
- Total: 45 mins
- Servings: 4
- Yield: 4 servings
- Number of ingredients: 12
- Read more about the recipe here

Vegan Chickpea Curry without Coconut Milk

- Prep: 10 mins
- Cook: 30 mins
- Additional: 10 mins
- Total: 50 mins
- Servings: 4
- Yield: 4 servings
- Number of ingredients: 11
- Read more about the recipe here

Crazy Creamy Chickpea Curry

- Prep: 20 mins
- Cook: 25 mins
- Total: 45 mins
- Servings: 6
- Yield: 10 cups
- Number of ingredients: 20
- Read more about the recipe here

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Yellow Squash and Tofu Stir Fry

- Prep: 20 mins
- Cook: 15 mins
- Total: 35 mins
- Servings: 3
- Yield: 3 servings
- Number of ingredients: 9
- Read more about the recipe here

Couscous with Olives and Sun-Dried Tomato

- Prep: 20 mins
- Cook: 30 mins
- Total: 50 mins
- Servings: 4
- Yield: 4 servings
- Number of ingredients: 13
- Read more about the recipe here

Moong Dal

- Prep: 15 mins
- Cook: 30 mins
- Additional: 30 mins
- Total: 75 mins
- Servings: 6
- Yield: 6 servings
- Number of ingredients: 14
- Read more about the recipe here