Vegan cooking has come a long way, and it’s easier than ever to bring plant-based meals to the family table without a fuss. Whether you’re already vegan, trying a meat-free month, or simply after some new dinner inspiration, these recipes are designed to please picky eaters and grown-ups alike.
Tasty, nutritious and budget-friendly, here are seven vegan dinner recipes worth adding to your weekly rotation — the kind of meals that might just have the kids asking for seconds.
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Vegan Dinner Recipes to Try
1. Fantastic Fish Pie
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If fish is a popular dinner in your house, you’ll love this <strong><a href=”https://www.bosh.tv/recipes/vegan-fish-pie” target=”_blank” rel=”noopener noreferrer”>vegan fish pie</a></strong> from Bosh. Creamy and full of flavour, this take on a <a href=”https://www.mykidstime.com/food-and-recipes/buried-treasure-fish-pie/” target=”_blank” rel=”noopener noreferrer”><strong>classic fish pie</strong></a> sneaks in plenty of veggies without the kids even noticing.
It’s a firm favourite for a Sunday cook-up too, since it leaves plenty of leftovers to see you through the week.
2. Luscious Lentil Curry
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Image: Simple Vegan Blog
<strong><a href=”https://www.mykidstime.com/food-and-recipes/delicious-budget-friendly-lentil-recipes/” target=”_blank” rel=”noopener noreferrer”>Lentils</a></strong> are cheap, cheerful and a great source of plant-based protein. If curry night is already a fixture in your house, this <strong><a href=”https://simpleveganblog.com/vegan-lentil-curry/” target=”_blank” rel=”noopener noreferrer”>lentil curry</a></strong> from Simple Vegan Blog is a really simple swap for a meat-based version.
The recipe calls for coconut milk, but if that flavour isn’t a hit at home, a plant-based single cream works just as well.
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3. Seasonal Shepherd’s Pie
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This <strong><a href=”https://simple-veganista.com/vegan-shepherds-pie/” target=”_blank” rel=”noopener noreferrer”>vegan shepherd’s pie</a></strong> from The Simple Veganista is a real winner thanks to its quick prep time. It’s packed with vegetables to help keep everyone’s immune system fighting fit, and it’s easy to adapt — throw in whatever veg you have in the fridge, or swap the white potatoes for sweet potatoes for a change.
4. Indulgent Vegan Lasagna
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Image: BBC Food
<strong><a href=”https://www.bbc.co.uk/food/recipes/vegan_lasagne_89049″ target=”_blank” rel=”noopener noreferrer”>Lasagna</a></strong> is the ultimate comfort food, and it’s easy to make it vegan. This version from BBC Food takes a little more preparation than the others on this list, but it’s worth it — you won’t miss the meat, and the flavour holds up brilliantly.
If you’d rather skip making a white sauce from scratch, ready-made vegan white sauces are widely available in supermarkets. Gluten-free and vegan-friendly pasta sheets are easy to find too, if that’s a need in your house.
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