Vegan Main Dish Recipes

This is where dinner gets exciting. Whether you’re feeding a hungry family on a Tuesday night or looking for something a little more special on the weekend, you’ll find it here. Every recipe is plant-based, made with simple ingredients, and designed to satisfy even the pickiest eaters at your table. From creamy pasta dishes to hearty bowls, global flavors to cozy casseroles — there’s always something delicious to put on the table.

Reader Favorites

The most loved, most made main dishes on Veggie Inspired — a great place to start!

30 Minute Weeknight Dinners

Short on time? These satisfying plant-based meals come together in 30 minutes or less — perfect for busy weeknights.

Pasta with White Beans and Kale
25 Minutes
Spiced Chickpea Stew
30 Minutes
Vegan Chickpea Tacos
20 Minutes
BBQ Jackfruit Sandwiches
17 Minutes

Pasta Dishes

Comforting, crowd-pleasing, and endlessly versatile — vegan pasta dishes your whole family will love.

Bowls & Grains

Nourishing, customizable, and endlessly satisfying — plant-based bowls and grain dishes for any night of the week.

Tacos, Wraps, & Sandwiches

From Taco Tuesday to easy weekend lunches — plant-based handheld meals the whole family will reach for.

Global Favorites

Plant-based recipes inspired by cuisines from around the world — exciting, flavorful, and easy enough for any home cook.

Casseroles & Baked Dishes

Hearty, comforting baked dinners that are perfect for feeding a crowd — or meal prepping for the week.

Salads For Dinner

These aren’t your average side salads — these are hearty, filling plant-based salads that work as a complete meal.

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