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Vegan Lunch and Dinner Recipes

Lunch and Dinner
Barbecue Tempeh Bowl with Sautéed Kale
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Lunch and Dinner
Vegan Holiday Roast with Sage Stuffing

This stuffed roast resembles a store-bought Tofurky Roast, but your guests will appreciate the TLC you put into making this from scratch.

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The Classical Vegetarian Cookbook for Professional Chefs and Inspired Cooks
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Bulgur Walnut Loaf

The ingredients in this loaf make for a hearty main dish that’s healthful, too.

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The Classical Vegetarian Cookbook for Professional Chefs and Inspired Cooks

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Seitan à la Normandie

This dish’s key ingredient is the apple brandy (but apple juice concentrate works fine, too).

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Basil and Red Pepper One-Pot Pasta (Video)

One-pot recipes are so easy and delicious- this Basil and Red Pepper Pasta is a favorite of the PETA office.

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Root-Vegetable Fritters with Green Lentils and Fig Chutney (Gluten-Free)

These hearty, caramelized root-vegetable fritters—which are healthy and nutritious, thanks to the green lentils—are topped with a tangy chutney.

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Raw Stuffed Squash Blossoms

Stuffed squash blossoms with garlic cream, avocado, red onion, peppers, and cilantro.

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Lunch and Dinner
One-Pot Vegan Jambalaya

This recipe is a must for Mardi Gras—or anytime. And with only one pot, clean-up will be a cinch.

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Lunch and Dinner
Vegan Irish Nacho Pie

Like nachos, but with potatoes!

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Lunch and Dinner
Irish Cabbage Salsa

This side dish is the perfect addition to any meal.

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Lunch and Dinner
Dairy-Free Cashew Sour Cream

You need this cashew sour cream recipe in your life.

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Lunch and Dinner
One-Bite Pizzas

Check out the Vegan College Cookbook for more recipes as delicious as this!

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‘Pimp My Ramen’ Noodles

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Lunch and Dinner
Sushi Burger (Vegan + Gluten-Free)

Who knew that when these two foods collided, it could be this perfect?

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Lunch and Dinner
Creamy Pesto Quinoa

This vegan pesto quinoa is the perfect treat for those looking for an Italian dish that packs a punch of protein.

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PETA’s Two-Week Vegan Menu
Are you a brand-new vegan? Or a longtime vegan looking to shake up your current routine? PETA’s Vegan Meal Plan is perfect for everyone!
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Lunch and Dinner
Mediterranean Nachos

Try this vegan Mediterranean Nachos recipe for a hearty meal.

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Lunch and Dinner
Vegan Niçoise Salad

This Vegan Niçoise Salad is full of whole, healthy ingredients and is hearty enough to fill you up.

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Vegan Jerk Coleslaw with Plantain Strips (GF)

Try this plant-based recipe for a great snack or side dish.

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Amazing Caesar Salad with Homemade Croutons

This vegan Niçoise salad is everything.

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Spork Foods’ Niçoise Salad Dressing

This Niçoise dressing has all the taste and none of the cruelty.

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Lunch and Dinner
French Fry Corn Dog (Korean Street Food, ‘Veganized’)

If you’ve ever wandered the streets of Seoul, you may have seen corn dogs coated in French fries. We “veganized” it, and you definitely need to try it.

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How to Go Vegan in 3 Simple Steps
Going vegan is easier than ever before, but we are here to make it even easier—as easy as 1, 2, 3!
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Raw. Vegan. Lasagna. And It’s Delicious.

Check out this healthier and kinder way to eat lasagna.

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Lunch and Dinner
Easiest Vegan Mac ‘n’ Cheese Ever

With only five ingredients in this simple recipe, you can’t go wrong.

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Lunch and Dinner
Vegan Cheese–Stuffed Burger for Your Next Cookout

Take your vegan burger game to the next level by stuffing it with delicious dairy-free cheese.

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Lunch and Dinner
Vegan Poke Bowl

Try this delicious vegan poke bowl recipe.

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