15 of our Best Plant-Based Recipes Under Ten Ingredients from 2020!

Whether you’re coming home from work, getting the kids from school, or just feeling lazy, sometimes you just want to make something very simple. Some days the fridge and pantry is pretty empty because we haven’t had time to grocery shop in a while. That’s when you need a recipe that requires minimal ingredients to make so that you can work with what you have.

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We understand the struggle, so we put together a list of the ultimate 15 plant-based recipes under ten ingredients of 2020. Don’t forget to check out 15 of our Best Plant-Based Recipes Under Ten Ingredients from 2019! and our quick and easy vegan recipes archive!

1. Dalgona Hot Chocolate

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This Dalgona Hot Chocolate by Alchemy Eats is perfect for chilly days!

2. Homemade Trofie Pasta

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This Vegan Homemade Trofie Pasta by ThePlantbasedSchool is inspired by the classic Italian fresh pasta made for centuries on the Italian riviera Ligure. This recipe follows the original tradition. It’s made with only three ingredients, it’s naturally vegan, shaped by hand, and dressed with a delicious vegan pesto sauce. On the riviera of Italy, rolling pasta in the palm of your hand is called trofie, a type of pasta that is perfectly compatible with pesto. Good homemade pasta is unbeatable! There’s no pre-made pasta that can compete with a home-rolled and carefully shaped pasta like this trofie.

3. Roasted Brussels sprouts with Garlic Pecans

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These Roasted Brussels sprouts with Garlic Pecans by Caroline Doucet are the most addictive side dish. Brussel sprouts are one of the most underrated vegetables. Steamed they’re okay, but roasted? You could eat the whole pan. These brussels sprouts aren’t only roasted, but they’re also topped with toasted salty and garlicky pecans. Those pecans are what takes these brussels sprouts to the next level.

4. Oat Milk Matcha Spread

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Ridiculously rich & creamy vegan Oat Milk Matcha Spread by George Lee with just two main ingredients: matcha powder and oat milk. Skip the dairy, oil, and cream!

5. Eggplant Rollatini

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Eggplant is roasted and then stuffed with tofu ricotta and baked in red sauce for a hearty and decadent meal. Maggie Wescott‘s Eggplant Rollatini is delicious!

6. Peach Passionfruit Puff Pastry Braid

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This Peach Passionfruit Puff Pastry Braid by Petra Vogel is ready in under 30 minutes and you only need 2 ingredients. Flaky pastry filled with fruit yogurt to create a sweet, yet tart dessert everyone will love it.

7. Oreo Cookie Butter Bars

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A 4-ingredient crunchy oreo base, with a soft oreo cookie butter center, a creamy coconut whip, and a rich dark chocolate topping. Nothing can beat these Oreo Cookie Butter Bars by Holly Jade!

8. Air Fryer Garlic Mushrooms

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These easy, crispy, and fragrant vegan Air Fryer Garlic Mushrooms by Adriana Zifarelli are the perfect finger food to make in the air fryer. They are sure to impress with their amazing taste and texture. Serve these Vegan Garlic Mushrooms immediately with a pinch of sea salt and some more fresh parsley if you like.

9. Matcha Vegan White Chocolate

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This Matcha Vegan White Chocolate by Angie Li doesn’t taste like coconut. So it’s perfect for people who hate coconuts. Not only are these matcha vegan white chocolates easy to make, they don’t require expensive or hard-to-find ingredients. All you need is some patience, attention, love, and you will make the best gift that will impress anyone.

10. The Ultimate Vegan Grilled Cheese Sandwich

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This Ultimate Vegan Grilled Cheese Sandwich by Emily von Euw nails all the categories you want in grilled cheese: crusty golden brown bread, gooey melted cheese, and a smidgen of color and extra texture from some veggies.

11. Cardamom Rose Latte

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This Cardamom Rose Latte by Teri Macovei is everything you need! The cardamom powder cuts down a bit on the sweetness and brings in spicy cinnamony, and a bit peppery notes. It creates the right balance that’ll give you an enjoyable experience of drinking a floral tea latte.

12. California Kale, Orange, Almond and Mushroom Salad

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This California Kale, Orange, Almond and Mushroom Salad by Rachel Phipps is great to make ahead, as the kale holds up to sitting in the dressing in a way that regular salad leaves never do.

13. S’mores Cookie Bars

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Looking for an amazing dessert to enjoy? These S’mores Cookie Bars by Bila are perfect to make when you’re craving s’mores and come together fairly easily!

14. Yuca Con Mojo

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This classic dish, Yuca Con Mojo by Adam Merrin and Ryan Alvarez, is easy to make once you understand the prep. When they are fully cooked, the yuca will be soft and fork-tender, similar to a potato, with a silkier and denser texture. They are gently tossed with the deliciously tart mojo sauce that glows like liquid gold.

15. Cashew and Lemon Balls

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These Cashew and Lemon Balls by Sara Oliveira are wonderful to make when you don’t want to turn on your oven! They come together quickly and easily, and are packed with flavor!

Can’t get enough recipes under ten ingredients? Check out Weekly Meal Plan: Vegan Meals with Ten Ingredients Or Less and go discover some new under ten ingredient recipes in our Quick & Easy Recipe Archives!

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