99 Vegan "School Night" Dinner Recipes! (2024)

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Back-to-School season is in full swing, and that means busy nights, new schedules to get used to and lots and lots of meal prep for school lunches, breakfast (aka power fuel) and of course dinner. Dinnertime swings around and the phrase “What’s for dinner?” can leave the cook-of-the-house in a panic to get something delicious, healthy and easy on the table in a flash. Well even though I do not have kids of my own, I absolutely remember that dinnertime rush, and I see it with my family and friends who have school-aged kids. Things can get crazy! And that is why I reached out to my blogger friends from FindingVegan and asked them to contribute an easy, fast, relatively healthy and delicious meal!

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Here they are, 99 Vegan “School Night” Dinner Recipes!..

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Thank you to all the bloggers who contributed their vegan recipes. If you see something you love, click over to their website and show them some love in their comments section! That pretty much makes every blogger’s day to hear that one of our recipes inspired someone.

99 Vegan “School Night” Dinner Recipes

1. Lentil Sloppy Joes

2. Sweet Potato Soup in a flash

3. Easy Peanut Butter Curried Chickpeas

4. Grilled Vegan Burritos by Veggies Don’t Bite

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5. Butternut Squash Chili by Savory Tooth

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9. Vegan Alfredo Pasta with veggies by The Vegan 8

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10. Vegan Meatball Subs by Karissa’s Vegan Kitchen

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11. Vegan Stuffed Shells with Cauliflower Ricotta by Veggies Don’t Bite

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12. Fave Loaded Baked Sweet Potatoes

13. 20-Minute Pasta with asparagus and tomatoes by Healthier Steps

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14. Santa Cruz Beach Burritos

15. Vegan Pumpkin Alfredo

16. Sweet Potato Black Bean Veggie Burgers by Joy Food Sunshine

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17. 3-step Peanut Soba Tofu Noodle Bowl

18. Slow-Cooker Chili with Quinoa by Yummy Mummy Kitchen

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19. Cheesy Tortilla Bake by The Vegan 8

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20. Vegan Meatballs with Spaghetti by Vegan Heaven

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21. Loaded Taco Fries by A Virtual Vegan

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22. Vegan White Bean Mac & Cheese by Rhian’s Recipes

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23. 15-minute Chickpea Curry by Trinity’s Kitchen

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24. Vegan Ranch Salad with cornbread

25. Lentil Tacos by The Garden Grazer

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26. Crispy Hoisin Tofu by Joy Food Sunshine

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27. Philly Cheese or a Mushroom Philly Cheese

28. Vegan Frittata by Sunnyside Hanne

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29. Black Bean Salsa Burgers by Veggie Inspired

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30. Vegan Mac + Cheese by Healthier Steps

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31. Avocado Basil Cream Pasta by Elephantastic Vegan

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32. Sweet Potato Kale rice by Eating Bird Food

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33. Tortilla Soup by Vegetarian Gastronomy

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34. Easy Chili Pizza by Two City Vegans

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35. BBQ Chickpea Pizza by my darling vegan

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36. BBQ Chickpea Wrap

37. “Takeout” Broccoli with Spicy Garlic Sauce by Healthy Slow Cooking

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38. Easiest Pad Thai by The Petite Cook

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39. Simple Teriyaki Tofu with Avocado by Where You Get Your Protein

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40. Vegan “Pulled” Eggplant Burger by Rhian’s Recipes

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41. Kidney Bean Burgers by VegAnnie

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42. Vegan Skillet Cauliflower Rice by Healthy Slow Cooking

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43. Avocado Basil Pesto by Veggies Save the Day

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44. Collard Wraps with Mango, Avocado by Phruitful Dish

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45. Tomato Avocado Pasta Sauce by Healthy Helper

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46. Thai Curry Fettuccine by Vegan in the Freezer

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47. Tempeh Chickpea Sloppy Joes by She Likes Food

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48. Red Thai Curry by Food Pleasure and Health

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49. Mung Bean Shepherd’s Pie by Strength and Sunshine

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50. Vegan Banh Mi Tacos by Broke foodies

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51. Vegan Jalapeño Mac n Cheese by cotter Crunch

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52. Vegan Lentil Burger by Contentedness Cooking

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53. Easy Noodle Stir Fry by Vegan Sandra

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54. Sicilian Pasta Salad by Tin and Thyme

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55. Roasted Veggies and Hummus Pitas by Happy Kitchen Rocks

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56. Easy Mexican-Stuffed Sweet Potatoes by Healthy Liv

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57. Teriyaki Tofu by Fried Dandelions

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58. Vegan Chili Cheese Tater Tots by Cadry’s Kitchen

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59. Pineapple Quinoa Fried Rice by the belly rules the mind

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60. Sriracha Veggie Burgers by V Nutrition and Wellness

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61. Green tortilla Pizza by Green Evi

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62. Tofu + Noodles with Hoisin Sauce by Vegan Richa

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63. Lentil Walnut Meatballs for pasta by Fragrant Vanilla Cake

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64. Black Bean Plantain Veggie Burgers

65. PB Sweet Potato Curry by Vegan Richa

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66. Hot Dogs by the nut free vegan

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67. Red Lentil Chili by Vegan Family Recipes

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68. Easy Weeknight Tofu by Women in Real Life

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69. Breakfast for dinner sandwiches!

70. Cuban Black Beans by that girl cooks healthy

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71. Thai Veggie Quinoa Bowl by avocado pesto

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72. Homemade Ramen by beautiful ingredient

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73. Vegan Sausages by Yumsome

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74. Jackfruit Tinga by Seitan beats your meat

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75. Pesto Pasta with Black Olives

76. Ginger Peanut Noodles by sipping on soy

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77. Spicy Bean Burgers by Tinned tomatoes

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78. Singapore Noodles by Euphoric Vegan

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79. Vegan Tofish and Chips by Elephantastic Vegan

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80. Hearty Potato Lentil Soup

81. Pumpkin Soup by The Petite Cook

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82. Speedy Sweet Potato Chili

83. Broccoli Potato White Bean Soup

84. Mediterranean Pasta by Veggie Inspired

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85. BBQ Tempeh Avocado Sandwich

86. Easy Vegan Buddha Bowl by Beautiful Ingredient

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87. Raw Avocado Pesto Pasta

88. Easy Bean Cheese Quesadillas

89. Vegan chicken by amanda nicole smith

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90. Spinach Black Bean Corn Enchiladas by Sipping on soy

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91. Easy Portobello Pizzas

92. Grits with avocado and tofu strips by Glue and Glitter

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93. Creamy Cashew Tofu Pot Pie

94. Buffalo Mac n Cheese with tempeh

95. 20-Minute Tacos by Where You Get Your Protein

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96. Pasta with Veggies Skillet

97. BBQ Hasselback Tofu

98. Cold Noodle Bowl by it doesn’t taste like chicken

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99. Avocado Macaroni Salad by one hungry bunny

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BONUS 100. MY fave got-to Sweet Potato Veggie Burgers with Avocado (over 500 comments and 800,000 shares!)

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Happy new school year to you and your family!

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How to do the 7 day vegan challenge? ›

How does it work? No meat, poultry, seafood, dairy or eggs for 7 days (any 7 straight days). Announce to your friends, family, followers that you're doing the challenge. Add your name to the list of Challengers.

Is Peanut Butter vegan? ›

As with many food items, in its simplest form, peanut butter should always be vegan. The vast majority of peanut butters you find in grocery stores will therefore be fully plant-based. Traditional peanut butter is made from peanuts and often a small amount of salt or oil.

Can vegans eat pasta? ›

Most packaged pasta—including spaghetti, penne, and more—is vegan. It's worth checking the label to be sure, as some pasta contains eggs, but most of the pasta you see on the supermarket shelves is 100% vegan!

What do vegans eat for protein? ›

Vegan sources of protein
  • Quinoa. When cooked, quinoa contains 4.38g of protein per 100g . ...
  • Oats. Raw oats contain a high amount of protein, with 13.2g per 100g . ...
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How much weight can you lose in 2 weeks on a vegan diet? ›

Eating a vegan diet is associated with a decreased risk of diabetes, heart disease and certain types of cancer. This vegan weight loss meal plan also sets you up to lose a healthy 1 to 2 pounds per week.

What vegans should eat to lose weight? ›

Tips for losing weight on a vegan diet

Focus on Whole Foods: Encourage individuals to prioritize whole, unprocessed plant-based foods such as fruits, vegetables, whole grains, legumes, nuts, and seeds.

Is popcorn vegan? ›

Because popcorn is just corn kernels, it is naturally vegan. However, if you're grabbing a bag from the store, make sure to check the ingredients list first. Sometimes, cheese, butter, or milk chocolate are added to liven up the simple snack, for example.

Are Oreos vegan? ›

Many vegans refer to Oreos as “accidentally vegan,” meaning they don't contain animal products — but they weren't created to be a specifically vegan treat. Oreos do not contain milk, eggs, or any other animal-derived products, so they are technically vegan in that sense. Plant-based cookies and cream lovers rejoice!

What bread is vegan? ›

Vegans can eat bread that does not contain animal products or byproducts. This includes breads that only use some variation on flour, water, yeast, and salt including ciabatta, baguette, focaccia, sourdough, pita, and ezekiel breads.

Why is rice not vegan? ›

Is white rice vegan? Plain white rice is, generally speaking, vegan. It contains only the rice grain without the hull, making it a good alternative for people who have trouble processing high-fiber foods. White rice often comes topped with non-vegan butter, so be sure to order yours plain.

Can vegan eat pizza? ›

The first, and most important, is that yes, indeed vegans can enjoy pizza every bit as tasty and satisfying as a non-vegan pizza.

What bread is not vegan? ›

Brioche (This bread is never vegan as it boasts a hefty egg and butter content that gives brioche its signature texture.) Egg Bagels (Additionally, some bagel shops brush their bagels with egg whites.) Focaccia (Some varieties come topped with butter or eggs.) Matzo (Some varieties contain egg or dairy.

Where do vegans get B12? ›

B-12 foods for vegans

Because vegans avoid all animal-derived products, they may rely on vitamin B-12 fortified foods, such as certain breakfast cereals and nutritional yeast. Plant foods do not produce vitamin B-12, so it is vital that vegans find alternative sources of vitamin B12 to remain in the best health.

Where do vegans get iron? ›

Vegans can find non-heme iron in dried beans and legumes, dark green leafy vegetables, dried fruits, nuts and seeds, and wholegrain cereals and breads. Hemoglobin is a protein in red blood cells that carries oxygen from your lungs to all parts of the body.

How much weight will I lose if I go vegan for a week? ›

Vegan diet to lose weight

Studies have shown that a vegan diet can reduce your weight by an average of 5.6 pounds in 18 weeks, or less or more than a third of a pound per week!

What is 7th day vegan? ›

What is the Seventh Day Adventist Church's stance on vegetarianism? The Seventh Day Adventist Church encourages a plant-based diet and promotes vegetarianism and veganism as part of its health message, although not all Adventists choose to follow these dietary practices.

What does a vegan eat in a week? ›

A healthy vegan diet should contain a variety of whole grains, proteins, healthy fats, and fruits and vegetables. Foods like nuts, seeds, legumes, soy products, and nutritional yeast can all help boost your protein intake throughout the day.

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