Spring is a good opportunity to try new things. So why not try experimenting with some different dishes? Welcome in the new season with these 30 vegan recipes. Packed with healthy plant-based ingredients, not only are they tasty, but most are pretty nutritious too. What are you waiting for? Get cooking.
30 Vegan Recipes For a Deliciously Plant-Based April
1. Mexican Stuffed Sweet Potato Skins
Add some Mexican spice to your sweet potato skins with this recipe by Gluten Free Vegan Pantry. Start by roasting the sweet potatoes, then scoop out the middle, and add all of your favorite beans and veggies on top.
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2. Vegan “Chicken” With Fig Glaze
Ready in 30 minutes or less, vegan chicken with fig glaze is perfect for weeknight meals For extra flavor, add mustard or caramelized onions.
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3. Portuguese Veggie Hash
A lovable, timeless meal. This recipe offers a vegan take on a traditional Portuguese recipe, usually made with codfish and eggs. Instead, this dish is packed with veggies and legumes.
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4. Vegan Gnocchi with Spinach and Tomatoes
Thanks to the creamy cashew sauce, this vegan gnocchi recipe is as comforting as it is tasty. For a cheesy flavor, add plenty of nutritional yeast.
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5. Sweet Potato and Black Bean Veggie Burgers
Burger night? Try your hand at these homemade veggie patties. Serve with all your favorite trimmings.
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6. Balsamic Garlic Grilled Mushroom Skewers
These garlic grilled mushroom skewers will satisfy any cravings you have for meat. For extra flavor, marinate them in balsamic first.
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7. Sweet Potato and Green Rice Burrito Bowls
Pack in the nutrition with these super healthy burrito bowls. Add pumpkin seeds for an extra crunch.
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8. Vegan Chopped Cheese Sandwich
Vegan chopped cheese sandwich will please the kids (and adults too). They’re simple to make and can be thrown together in under 10 minutes.
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9. Portuguese Pea Stew with a Twist
If it’s April showers outside, is there anything better than stew to warm up your insides?
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10. Quinoa Tacos
Mix-up Mexican night with these tasty, nutritious quinoa tacos. Feeding a family? Add a side of baked sweet potatoes.
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11. Cheesy Pull-Apart Bread
Got a cheese craving? You don’t need dairy. Try this vegan cheesy pull-apart bread recipe instead. You won’t be disappointed.
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12. Mashed Potato and Poblano Flautas
Put a plant-based spin on a traditional Mexican dish with these poblano flautas.
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13. Sweet and White Potato Casserole with Apples
Fancy trying something new for dinner? Mix together white and sweet potatoes and sweeten with apple. The ultimate comfort food.
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14. One-Hour Vegan Cinnamon Rolls
If you have a sweet tooth, these vegan cinnamon rolls are just what you need. You only need an hour spare to make them too.
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15. Moroccan Meatball Stew
Forget meat, these balls are made with chickpeas. Smother them in a mixture of spiced tomatoes, veggies, and apricots.
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16. Spicy Szechuan-Style Eggplant
Skip takeaway night and challenge yourself to make your own vegan Chinese dishes at home. Why not start with this spicy Szechuan-style eggplant?
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17. Ancient Grain Salad
This ancient grain salad is as healthy as it is vibrant. Perfect for spring dinners outside in the garden (when the weather permits).
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18. Veggie-Stuffed Omelet
According to Connoiseurus Veg, the eggy flavor in this veggie omelet comes from the added black salt, also known as kala namak.
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19. Greek Salad With Tofu Feta
Add all of your favorite Mediterranean vegetables to this Greek salad. Instead of feta, add tofu.
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20. Vegan Chorizo and Vegetable Paella
Brighten up your day with this spicy, vegetable paella. The Spanish dish traditionally features meat and fish, but you can add any vegan ingredients you like, including meat-free chorizo.
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21. Vegan Prawn Cocktail
Decided to go all out and cook a three-course meal? Try this vegan prawn cocktail as a starter.
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22. Massaman Curry
This Massaman curry is easy to make and it’s packed with flavor, too. Add your favorite vegan meat and top with crunchy peanuts.
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23. Vegan Fish Pie
This pie looks, cooks, and tastes like fish pie, but it’s actually completely seafood-free. Instead, the recipe calls for banana blossom.
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24. Vegan Scrambled Eggs
You don’t need chicken eggs to enjoy scramble on toast in the morning. Opt for tofu and follow this recipe instead.
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25. Tomato & Roasted Mediterranean Vegetable Risotto
Packed with veggies, this tomato-based risotto is light and creamy, yet still filling and satisfying.
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26. Potato and Zucchini Gratin
This potato and zucchini gratin is sure to please the whole family. For extra comfort, serve with crusty bread.
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27. Vegan Sesame Tofu Dumplings
Serve these tasty sesame tofu dumplings with spring rolls and homemade vegan prawn crackers.
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28. Green Bean Casserole
Looking for something easy, healthy, and delicious? This green bean casserole should do the trick.
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29. Portobello Vegan Fajitas
Portobello mushrooms give fajitas a meaty texture, without the need for any animal products.
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30. Katsu Curry With Tofu
According to Lazy Cat Kitchen, this vegan katsu curry recipe “delivers on taste and texture.”
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