15-Minute Plant-Based Dishes

If you’re short on time but still want to make something delicious and unique, then this is the list for you. From chickpea curry to lentil tomato pasta to “lobster” rolls to chocolate mousse, we’ve got you covered with these quick yet amazing recipes. Enjoy!

1. 15-Minute Buddha Bowls

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These 15-Minute Buddha Bowls by Sarah Bond include healthy grains, chickpeas, fruit, and avocado. It’s a balanced, healthy meal that comes together in no time!

2. 15-Minute Chickpea and Spinach Curry

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This 15-Minute Chickpea and Spinach Curry by Niki Webster is simple, quick, healthy, and tasty – which is everything you need! Even though it only has a few ingredients, it’s packed full of flavor! This curry can be eaten on its own but is also delicious with flatbreads, some whole-grain rice, or quinoa.

3. 15-Minute Lentil Tomato Pasta

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This 15-Minute Lentil Tomato Pasta by Caroline Doucet is quick, easy, and nutritious. All you need is pasta, canned lentils, and your favorite store-bought pasta sauce. The lentils add fiber and protein, plus make the sauce hearty and filling.

4. 15-Minute Salted Chocolate Mousse

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This 15-Minute Salted Chocolate Mousse by 15 Minute Vegan is intensely rich and silky smooth with a subtle balance of sweetness and smoked salt. Serve at the end of an exquisite meal, in a bright white espresso cup. Just don’t tell anyone it contains avocado until after they finish and enjoy the pleasantly surprised looks on their faces.

5. 15-Minute Tofu Scramble

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Looking for a new breakfast recipe? This 15-Minute Tofu Scramble by Lenny Wu is perfect! It’s chock full of amazing ingredients and it only takes 15 minutes to make!

6. 15-Minute Hearts of Palm Lobster Rolls

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These 15-Minute Hearts of Palm Lobster Rolls by Gabrielle St. Claire only takes minutes, involve a handful of affordable and accessible ingredients, and pack that classic lobster roll flavor! What’s not to love? The hearts of palm matches the texture of lobster meat and the spice mayonnaise topping adds creaminess and heat to the dish.

7. 15-Minute Hot and Sour Thai Noodles

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This cold Thai-inspired noodle salad makes a bright and healthy side dish or a dinner for a small family. It’s all about the combination of textures and flavors — there’s tangy lime, crisp vegetables, salty tamari, zesty cilantro, crunchy peanuts, and chili peppers for heat. These 15-Minute Hot and Sour Thai Noodles by Jordan and Clark Cord will be your new go-to.

8. 15-Minute Epic Jackfruit Nachos

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If you have 15 minutes, then you have time to make these 15-Minute Epic Jackfruit Nachos by Jackie Ader. Quick and easy to assemble, they can easily be devoured as a snack to share, or for dinner. The jackfruit creates the perfect shredded “meat” substitute.

9. 15-Minute Baked Beans

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These smoky 15-Minute Baked Beans by Aryane Héroux-Blais are just delightful! Warm, comforting, and one of the best things ever to put on toast, you can’t go wrong with this dinner staple. It’s incredibly versatile and pairs well with a variety of dishes.

10. 15-Minute Garlicky Pepper Mushroom Stir-Fry

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This 15-Minute Garlicky Pepper Mushroom Stir-Fry by Jyothi Rajesh is proof that even with few ingredients, you can make a fantastic vegetable-based dinner. It is perfectly delightful in its simplicity, just sautéed mushrooms that are tender, meaty, garlicky, and spicy. Just pair it with grains and your favorite vegetables for an easy dinner or throw it on toast for a savory breakfast.

11. 15-Minute Chickpeas in Tomato Sauce

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This 15-Minute Chickpeas in Tomato Sauce recipe by Bianca the Green Creator is perfect for when you are too busy to cook anything for longer than 15 minutes but still want to enjoy a meal made from scratch. It’s the ideal quick, delicious, and simple recipe to fall back on because you likely have all the ingredients already in your kitchen.

12. 15-Minute Vegetarian Chow Mein

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This 15-Minute Vegetarian Chow Mein by Julia Nickerson is essentially a large stir-fry, and it’s healthier to make at home compared to Chinese takeout versions. Chow mein sauces do not have to be complicated. For this recipe, it’s pared down to the essentials: only soy sauce and vegan oyster sauce. You can start with the amount listed for this recipe, and add more to taste. You can also add more flavors by including minced garlic and ginger in the sauce.

13. 15-Minute Rustic Ribollita

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Traditional Italian ribollita is a hearty and economical dish that uses up kitchen leftovers- including bread! It’s somewhere between a stew and a soup, with a chunky yet starchy base and a substantial bite from the cannellini beans. If you’ve got time to make this 15-Minute Rustic Ribollita by 15 Minute Vegan the night before you eat it, the flavors will deepen; if you eat it straight away, the dish will be a touch milder, yet still delicious.

14. 15-Minute Pumpkin Parfait

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This 15-Minute Pumpkin Parfait by Sarah Baker is a perfect treat for someone looking for a pumpkin fix. The recipe is extremely easy to make – there are only seven ingredients – and can be enjoyed for breakfast and dessert. It’s “parfai-ction”!

15. 15-Minute Cheesy Eggplant Pasta

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When you are in a rush, this simple yet delicious recipe will be right up your street. The dish is complete in less than 15 minutes and it’s super easy to make, too! Eggplant is sautéed with garlic, onion, and tomato, then blended with cashews to give it a creamy, cheesy flavor. This 15-Minute Cheesy Eggplant Pasta by Philipp Ertl is proof that you don’t have to skimp on flavor to make something on a budget.

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