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Get a healthy meal on the table in 30-minutes or less with these Quick, Easy, and Delicious 30-Minute Vegan Dinners perfect for busy weeknights!

Eating healthy can be a challenge, especially if you’re short on time.

One drawback of the whole food plant-based diet is that while it’s arguably the healthiest diet out there, it requires you spend more time in the kitchen preparing meals.

Luckily, I have some strategies you can use to follow this way of eating even on your busiest weeknights.

My favorite tricks include quick and easy meals like these Best Healthy 30-Minute Vegan Dinners that will help you get a meal on the table your whole family will love in just 30 minutes or even less!

While these plant-based recipes take just minutes to prepare, they don’t compromise on nutrition or taste, so you know you’re feeding your family a healthy whole foods diet you can feel good about.

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Healthy and Delicious 30-Minute Vegan Dinners Perfect for Busy Weeknights

1. Sweet Potatoes with Chickpeas and Broccoli Pesto [gluten-free]

Baked Sweet Potatoes with Chickpeas and Broccoli Pesto make a delicious vegan meal or side dish! Round out your meal with a side salad, or just have two stuffed potatoes.

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More delicious ways to use chickpeas: 100 Healthy Vegan Chickpea Recipes You Will Love – Even Desserts!

2. Vegan Buddha Bowl [gluten-free]

This delicious Vegan Buddha Bowl loaded with crispy tofu, buckwheat, avocado halves, and mango salsa on a bed of leafy greens with THE MOST incredible dragon dressing!

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Find more vegan bowl inspiration: 35 Healthy and Delicious Vegan Power Bowls You Will Crave.

3. Buffalo Cauliflower Tacos [gluten-free]

Just because you’re eating plant-based doesn’t mean you can’t enjoy your favorite flavors!

These Vegan Buffalo Cauliflower Tacos are packed full of spicy buffalo sauce, creamy ranch, crunchy romaine, and hearty avocados.

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4. Easy Black Bean Burgers [gluten-free]

These Vegan Black Bean Burgers are simple to make and packed with smoky flavors. This vegan burger is gluten-free if you use gluten-free oats.

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Find your new favorite vegan burger: 40 Best Veggie Burger Recipes Even Meat Eaters Love.

5. Peanut Crunch Salad [gluten-free]

Make a batch of these tasty mason jar salads on Sunday for easy grab-and-go lunches all week long!

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6. Teriyaki Vegetable Stir Fry [gluten-free]

One of my favorite ways to enjoy veggies is in a stir fry. This simple Teriyaki Stir Fry may seem basic, but it’s full of good-for-you flavor and ready in minutes!

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7. Jalapeño Broccoli “Cheddar” Soup [gluten-free]

A fast and easy weeknight meal that is loaded up with lots of healthy broccoli! This delicious soup is vegan, keto, and gluten-free and can be made in just 30 minutes!

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8. Creamy Tomato Spinach Pasta

There’s something about pasta that is so comforting.

Get your pasta fix with this hearty dish that can be made gluten-free with healthy, protein-packed Chickpea Pasta.

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9. Bang Bang Cauliflower

Bang bang sauce is a creamy sweet and spicy chili sauce that is easy to make. Drizzle it over some crispy baked cauliflower for an easy main dish or appetizer.

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10. Vegan Mac and Cheese

The vegan “cheese” sauce is made with potatoes, carrots, onion, cashews, coconut milk, and seasonings, making this vegan Mac and Cheese recipe heartier than most and perfect for a quick and satisfying meal.

Trying to avoid pasta? Substitute gluten-free Chickpea Pasta, or make the delicious cauliflower mac and cheese recipe below.

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11. Tempeh Stir Fry [gluten-free]

This quick and easy recipe is a perfect way to use up leftover vegetables and grains.

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12. Black Bean Tacos with Avocado Crema [gluten-free]

These delicious vegan tacos are loaded with crunchy radishes, black beans, and green onions, and topped with homemade avocado crema.

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13. Jackfruit Pulled Pork [gluten-free]

Jackfruit “Pulled Pork” is a healthy whole food meat alternative perfect for topping sandwiches and salads.

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14. Best Vegan Pizza

Even meat eaters will love this Vegan Pizza recipe! With creamy cashew sauce, summer veggies, and sun-dried tomatoes, this pizza is flavorful and fun to eat.

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15. Crispy Quinoa Cakes [gluten-free]

Crispy Vegan Quinoa Cakes (with no eggs, flour or bread crumbs) topped with Tomato Chickpea Relish is a healthy and flavorful plant-based vegan dinner that is delicious, gluten-free, and can be made ahead! 

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16. Rainbow Power Green Salad [gluten-free]

This salad recipe is why I love food prepping on the weekend. I can use leftover ingredients like beans, quinoa, rice, and cut vegetables to assemble a fresh, delicious, and filling salad even when I’m short on time!

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17. Sheet Pan Ratatouille [gluten-free]

Traditional ratatouille takes hours on the stovetop. Get that same healthy, rich flavor with this quick and easy sheet pan cooking method.

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18. Palak “Paneer” with Tofu [gluten-free]

Flavor-packed vegan Palak “Paneer” made with tofu, spinach, and Indian spices. A healthy dish that is best served with naan, roti, or a side of rice.

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19. Sugar Snap Pea and Carrot Soba Noodles [gluten-free]

Save even more time preparing this dish by using pre-washed sugar snap peas and pre-shredded carrots.

Want to shred the carrots yourself? You’ll need a julienne peeler.

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20. Collard Green Spring Rolls [gluten-free]

Spring rolls with a twist! Veggies and tofu wrapped in collard greens and served with a spicy-sweet sunflower butter dipping sauce. A satisfying and healthy plant-based meal, snack, or side.

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21. White Bean Shakshuka [gluten-free]

This easy one-pot meal is packed with nutrients and flavor with cannellini beans, kale, and crushed tomatoes.

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22. Chipotle Portobello Tacos

Smoky, spicy, and “meaty,” these vegan tacos are sure to satisfy even the most diehard meat-lovers!

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23. Black Pepper Tofu [gluten-free]

Black Pepper Tofu has all of the fiery, umami-qualities you love about classic takeout. Serve this meatless main over rice for an easy, flavorful weeknight meal.

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24. Turmeric Cauliflower Rice [gluten-free]

This Cauliflower Turmeric Fried Rice is a light and quick weeknight dinner. Though the rice is packed with flavor on its own, the cardamom yogurt sauce really kicks things up a notch.

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25. Sloppy Joe Tacos

Who needs Manwich? Even kids will love these easy Lentil Sloppy Joe Tacos seasoned with whole food ingredients!

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26. Jamaican Jerk Grilled Eggplant [gluten-free]

Spicy Jamaican jerk spiced grilled eggplant is ready in 30 minutes, incredibly flavorful, and the perfect plant-based meal!

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27. Vegan Chana Masala [gluten-free]

A flavorful vegan chickpea curry recipe that’s quick and easy to make for a healthy Indian-inspired weeknight dinner ready in 30 minutes!

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28. Orecchiette with Creamy Carrot Mushroom Sauce

A simple delicious vegan recipe for Orecchiette with Creamy Carrot Miso Sauce topped with a bright and flavorful Carrot Top Gremolata (optional) and toasted bread crumbs.

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29. Noodle-Free Pad Thai [gluten-free]

Amazing Noodle-Free Pad Thai with rainbow vegetables and a spicy-sweet almond butter sauce. Just 30 minutes required and SO versatile!

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30. Peruvian Burritos with Aji Verde Sauce

These Vegan Peruvian Burritos are filled with roasted sweet potato, fresh corn, peppers, quinoa, and whipped black beans, then drizzled with Spicy Peruvian Green Sauce for a flavorful, filling meal.

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31. Vegan Tofu “Butter Chicken” [gluten-free]

Incredible, vegan “butter chicken style” tofu ready in less than 30 minutes. This is so easy to make for a quick weeknight dinner!

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32. Chickpea Salad Sandwich

This Smashed Chickpea Salad Sandwich recipe is healthy, satisfying, fresh, and delicious and perfect for a quick and easy light meal.

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33. Vegetable Potato Fritters

These potato fritters with red lentils are super easy to make and so delicious! They’re best with spicy sriracha mayonnaise.

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34. Peanut Curry with Chickpeas [gluten-free]

Need a quick and simple dinner you can make in one pan? You’re in luck because this vegan Peanut Curry with Chickpeas and Sweet Potato is exactly that!

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35. Vegan Fresh Sushi Spring Rolls [gluten-free]

Amazing Vegan Fresh Sushi Spring Rolls with a delicious Green Avocado Dipping Sauce. Light, vibrant, and ready in just 30 minutes!

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36. Garlicky Kale Salad with Crispy Chickpeas [gluten-free]

Get your daily dose of greens with this SUPER flavorful, 30-minute Kale Salad with a creamy roasted garlic tahini dressing and crispy tandoori roasted chickpeas!

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More must-try chickpea recipes: 100 Healthy Vegan Chickpea Recipes You Will Love – Even Desserts!

37. Brussels Sprout Polenta Bowl [gluten-free]

Meal prep like a boss with these Roasted Brussels Sprout Polenta Bowls fully equipped with caramelized onions and kale!

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More tasty vegan bowl recipes: 35 Healthy and Delicious Vegan Power Bowls You Will Crave.

38. Crispy Eggplant BLT with Harissa Mayo

Vegetarian Eggplant BLT is a quick and easy lunch or dinner that can easily be made vegan-friendly with vegan mayo and a flax seed “egg.”

Harissa mayo adds a spicy kick for anyone who likes a little heat!

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39. Vegan Shawarma Wraps

Amazing, 30-minute Chickpea Shawarma Sandwich with spicy baked chickpeas, a creamy garlic dill sauce, and lots of fresh vegetables for a healthy, quick, and satisfying plant-based meal!

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40. Veggie Lo Mein

Vegan Lo Mein Noodles are fully loaded with healthy vegetables in the most delicious lo mein sauce for a fast and healthy weeknight dinner ready in about 20 minutes!

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41. Vegan Tahini Cauliflower Steaks [gluten-free]

These Vegan Tahini Cauliflower Steaks are oven-roasted until golden and crispy in a fabulous tahini sauce! These make for the perfect plant-based main or side dish. Gluten-free, paleo-friendly, and keto, too.

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42. Cauliflower Stir Fry

Easy, flavorful, satisfying Cauliflower Rice Stir Fry ready in just 30 minutes. Vegetable-rich, studded with roasted cashews, and grain-free!

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43. BBQ Bean Tacos with Pineapple Salsa

These plant-based BBQ Bean Tacos with Pineapple Salsa are a delicious, fast, and easy dinner recipe! They’re on the table in less than 30 minutes.

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44. Eggplant Puttanesca and Spaghetti Squash

A rich, robust vegan meal that is low in carbs, keto, and gluten-free!

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45. Baked Zucchini Fries

Switch up your fries by using zucchini instead. Zucchini is a delicious, crispy, flavor-blasted potato alternative that’s low-carb and 100% plant-based.

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46. Loaded Sweet Potato Nachos

LOADED Sweet Potato Nachos complete with black beans, sweet corn, avocado, vegan cheese sauce (!!!), and some salsa, in just 30 minutes.

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47. Poblano and Portobello Fajitas

Simple Vegan Fajitas with Portobello mushrooms and poblano and bell peppers, made extra satisfying with healthy spoonfuls of guac.

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48. Hearty White Bean Vegetable Soup

When it’s cold outside, I love a big bowl for hearty vegetable soup for dinner. A comforting way to warm up on a fall or winter day.

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49. Vegan Philly Cheese Sandwich

This simple Vegan Philly Cheese Sandwich is made using a sizzling skillet of bell peppers, seitan, and lots of vegan cheese. Stuff mixture into warmed hoagie rolls for an instant hearty, meatless meal!

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50. Baked Vegan Feta Pasta with Cherry Tomatoes [gluten-free]

Easy Baked Feta Pasta gets a vegan and gluten-free makeover with cherry tomatoes in a savory, garlicy sauce for a fast weeknight dinner.

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Get a healthy whole food plant-based meal on the table in no time with these Best Ever 30-Minute Plant-Based Dinners your whole family will love!

What do you think of these Healthy and Delicious 30-Minute Plant-Based Dinners? Do you think you will try any of these quick and easy plant-based recipes?

Please share your thoughts in the comments below!

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