31 Vegan Recipes for a Perfectly Plant-Based August

31 Vegan Recipes for a Perfectly Plant-Based August

Leos, it’s time. This is your month. You’ve got 31 full days to treat yourself right, so why not start by fueling your body with amazing plant-based food? Live it up during your birthday month and celebrate by making yourself a tasty vegan meal.

Not a Leo? No biggy. You could whip up one of these incredible vegan recipes for a Leo friend, or simply just to enjoy on your own.

31 Vegan Recipes for a Perfectly Plant-Based August


This vegan couscous recipe is packed with nutrition. | Budget Bytes

1. Roasted Vegetable Couscous

Dinner for the whole family is served in one fell swoop. Makes for the perfect nutrient-packed dish that will keep appetites satisfied.

Get the recipe here.

31 Vegan Recipes for a Perfectly Plant-Based August
These mushrooms are filled with creamy cashew cheese. | Connoisseurus Veg

2. Vegan Stuffed Mushrooms

When people ask “Where do you get your protein?” don’t say a word, just send them this recipe.

Get the recipe here.

31 Vegan Recipes for a Perfectly Plant-Based August
These quesadillas are cheesy and nutritious. | Healthy Happy Life

3. Vegan Bean and Cheese Quesadillas

Are you team Quesadilla or team Grilled Cheese? This recipe has definitely won us over into the quesadilla camp.

Get the recipe here.

31 Vegan Recipes for a Perfectly Plant-Based August
This cucumber salad has a spicy kick. | Eat Healthy Eat Happy

4. Spicy Cucumber Salad with Pan-Fried Tofu

You know that wok you received as a wedding or housewarming present but haven’t used? Now is the time.

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31 Vegan Recipes for a Perfectly Plant-Based August
Make this quinoa fried rice in 30 minutes. | Minimalist Baker

5. Quinoa Fried Rice

Easy to make and super tasty—a perfect summer lunch.

Get the recipe here.

How to Make the Best Vegan Dalgona Whipped Coffee
This salad is a tasty twist on a Mexican classic. | My Darling Vegan

6. Vegan Lentil Taco Salad

You can still partake in Taco Tuesday if you eat a taco salad.

Get the recipe here.

31 Vegan Recipes for a Perfectly Plant-Based August
These crispy rice balls are like arancini. | It Doesn’t Taste Like a Chicken

7. Crispy Rice Balls with Vegan Cheese

It’s essentially vegan arancini—aka risotto stuffed with vegan mozzarella, rolled in breadcrumbs, then baked until golden brown. So much better than mozzarella sticks.

Get the recipe here.

31 Vegan Recipes for a Perfectly Plant-Based August
Keep it simple with rice and veggies. | Simple Vegan Blog

8. Brown Rice Stir Fry With Vegetables

Vegan brown rice stir fry—no fish sauce or egg required.

Get the recipe here.

31 Vegan Recipes for a Perfectly Plant-Based August
Add vegan chicken to this taquito recipe. | Namely Marly

9. Vegan Chicken Taquitos

Make sure you have a side of guac and salsa for dipping.

Get the recipe here.

Cook yourself a Thai takeaway. | My Darling Vegan

10. Easy Vegan Pad Thai

Once you learn to make vegan pad Thai at home, you’ll never order takeout again.

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31 Vegan Recipes for a Perfectly Plant-Based August
Indulge with these loaded fries. | Karissa’s Vegan Kitchen

11. Vegan Bacon Cheese Fries

Sharing optional.

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31 Vegan Recipes for a Perfectly Plant-Based August
Mix together sweet and spicy with this sriracha tofu. | Peas and Crayons

12. Sweet and Spicy Sriracha Tofu

Make a double batch of this sweet and spicy sriracha tofu. You’re going to want seconds.

Get the recipe here.

This bowl may be simple, but it’s packed with flavor. | Isachandra

13. Roasty Soba Bowl With Miso Tahini

This roasty soba bowl is bursting with flavor.

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31 Vegan Recipes for a Perfectly Plant-Based August
Vegan sausage and pasta is a simple family-friendly dish. | Namely Marly

14. Easy Vegan Penne Pasta and Sausage

Pasta and vegan sausage is the ultimate combination.

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Zucchini Noodle Cashew Stir Fry
Zucchini is the ideal egg noodle replacement. | Table for Two

15. Zucchini Noodle Cashew Stir Fry

Zoodles—eat the trend.

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31 Vegan Recipes for a Perfectly Plant-Based August
The ultimate veggie classic. | Minimalist Baker

16. Grillable Veggie Burger

Comfort food never looked better.

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31 Vegan Recipes for a Perfectly Plant-Based August
Ditch the takeaway app and cook this stir-fry from home. | Simply Gluten-Free

17. Gluten-Free Tofu & Green Bean Stir Fry Recipe

This dish is so much better than anything you can order from your local takeout joint, and you can make it in about the same amount of time it would take for the delivery person to get to your door.

Get the recipe here.

31 Vegan Recipes for a Perfectly Plant-Based August
Jalapeno sauce gives this dish a spicy kick. | Keepin it Kind

18. BBQ Chickpea Flatbread Pizzas with Jalapeño Plum BBQ Sauce

Definitely not your traditional pizza, but why be boring? These flatbreads are far from being one-note.

Get the recipe here.

31 Vegan Recipes for a Perfectly Plant-Based August
Gazpacho is the ultimate summer soup. | Gimme Some Oven

19. Authentic Gazpacho

You can still have soup during the summer. Gazpacho is the perfect dish to cool you down yet satisfy a soup craving.

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31 Vegan Recipes for a Perfectly Plant-Based August
This peachy salad is a guest-pleaser. | Well Vegan

20. Summer Peach Salad with Pistachios

Perfect for parties and potlucks.

Get the recipe here.

31 Vegan Recipes for a Perfectly Plant-Based August
These grilled avocados are super creamy. | Recipes from a Pantry

21. Grilled Avocado Stuffed With Veggie Quinoa

Did you know when you grill avocados, they get even creamier?

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Ditch the shellfish and make vegan crab cakes. | Vegan Huggs

22. Vegan Crab Cakes

Crispy on the outside, moist and flaky on the inside.

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31 Vegan Recipes for a Perfectly Plant-Based August
This tomato spaghetti is simple and tasty. | Wallflower Kitchen

23. Ratatouille Spaghetti

You know you’re an adult when you can whip up a one-pot-wonder that doesn’t come from a box.

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tofu poke bowl
Replace seafood with tofu. | Eating Well

24. Tofu Poke Bowl

Poke is the new “It” food. Sub salmon for tofu and you can eat like the cool kids.

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31 Vegan Recipes for a Perfectly Plant-Based August
This grilled corn salad is packed with healthy veggies. | Minimalist Baker

25. Summer Grilled Corn Salad With Chipotle Ranch

Nutritious and delicious.

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Sweet and Sticky teriyaki meatballs
Sticky, sweet, and super tasty. | Jessica in the Kitchen

26. Vegan Sweet and Sticky Teriyaki Meatballs

Move over marinara, these sweet and sticky teriyaki meatballs are addictive.

Get the recipe here.

31 Vegan Recipes for a Perfectly Plant-Based August
Spinach ricotta makes these vegan lasagna roll-ups. | Nora Cooks

27. CheesyVegan Lasagna

Layer this protein-packed lasagna with a creamy tofu-cashew ricotta.

Get the recipe here.

31 Vegan Recipes for a Perfectly Plant-Based August
These zucchini boats are packed with protein. | Minimalist Baker

28. Zucchini Boats

Summertime is zucchini season. Get your fill with these protein-packed handhelds.

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This lemon pasta is creamy and dairy-free. | Abras Kitchen

29. Creamy Vegan Lemon Pasta with Fresh Peas and Spinach

Perfect for a weeknight family meal or summertime lunch.

Get the recipe here.

Vegetable Pakoras
Jazz up your veggies by making them into pakoras. | Simple Vegan Blog

30. Vegetable Pakoras

Not a fan of certain veggies? A little batter and frying could change that perspective.

Get the recipe here.

Five Spice Portobello Burger with Wasabi Sprouts
These black burger buns are charcoal-infused | My Goodness Kitchen

31. Vegan Portobello Mushroom Burger with Wasabi Sprouts

Make your own charcoal-infused burger buns.

Get the recipe here.