15 One-Pot Vegan Meals for Busy Weeknights

When you’re busy during the week, cooking can often feel like a chore. Fortunately, with the right recipes, making delicious vegan meals can be easy and stress-free. One-pot meals are a great option for busy weeknights because they are simple to make and require minimal clean-up. So, let’s explore 15 amazing one-pot vegan meal recipes from onegreenplanet.org that are perfect for busy weeknights.

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1. One Pot Tomato Basil Lentil Pasta

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This One Pot Tomato Basil Lentil Pasta by Wholesome LLC is so good, you won’t even realize it’s made from lentils! This dish comes together easily and beautifully and will have you coming back for seconds.

2. One-Pan Cheesy Mexican Quinoa

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This One-Pan Cheesy Mexican Quinoa by Taylor Kiser is loaded with Mexican-inspired flavor and ingredients that will keep you full. Quinoa, black beans, and chickpeas bring on the protein and chopped red bell pepper is mixed in for fresh flavor and crunch. It’s cheesy, warm, and takes only one pan to make.

3. One-Pot Spicy Chili

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This Easy One-Pot Spicy Chili by Kristina Jug & Mitja Bezenšek is packed with vegetables and ready in just 30 minutes. The perfect winter comfort food! It’s time for one-pot meals, soups, and stews in our household! With the weather growing colder, we are turning more and more towards hearty hot meals. And what’s more hot and hearty than a bowl of slightly spicy vegan chili?

4. One Pot Lentil Stew

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This One Pot Lentil Stew by Robin takes one pot and is super simple to make. Plus, it is so protein heavy and filling and so so delicious!

5. Moroccan Vegetable Stew

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This Moroccan Vegetable Stew by Natasha Minocha is a wonderful, healthy, robust everyday meal. As with most curries/stews, it’s superb the next day. So if you have any leftovers, I guarantee a fantastic lunch!

6. One Pot Portobello Stew

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The very best in comfort food—One Pot Portobello Stew by Zuzana Fajkusova and Nikki Lefler. Hearty, delicious and simple, just the way it should be. And it comes with many health benefits.

7. 20-Minute Chickpea and Spinach Curry

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This protein-packed 20-Minute Chickpea and Spinach Curry by Dana Sandonato is the perfect meal in a pinch! If you’re a fan of chickpeas alone, you need this dish in your life. This curry will fill you up without weighing you down and — the kicker — you can make it ahead of time and it freezes beautifully. The leftovers are delicious, if not better since the flavors mingle and get to know one another over time. Serve it over fluffy rice, with naan, as a side, or eat it on its own.

8. One-Pot Thai Tofu Coconut Curry

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Who doesn’t love curry and tofu made in one pot? They are the perfect partners in crime but don’t fear there is no crime against your figure here. This One-Pot Thai Tofu Coconut Curry by Diane Smith is light and oh-so divine. Don’t be surprised if you end of making it a few times a month. Serve over your favorite grain and enjoy!

9. One-Pot Split Pea Curry

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Bursting with flavors, this creamy and fragrant One-Pot Split Pea Curry by Annabelle Randles is a complete meal on its own. Mildly spiced so that the whole family can enjoy it with rice or grains of your choice and plenty of fresh coriander. Like most curried dishes, it is even better the day after so you can look forward to a tasty packed lunch.

10. Creamy Tomato Soup

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Tomato Soup is such a classic! The simmered tomatoes and carrots in this Creamy Tomato Soup recipe by Tamara Green and Sarah Grossman naturally taste a little sweet and, combined with the coconut milk, make a creamy, comforting bowl of goodness that’s perfect for cold nights, or when your body could use a little post-treatment care.

11. Sweet Potato Black Bean Chili

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A bowl if this chili will keep you warm on chilly nights. When prepared ahead of time, the intense flavors from all the spices and other ingredients, such as cumin powder, fresh chili, garlic, and cocoa powder blend together, making this Sweet Potato Black Bean Chili by Joyce Gan taste even better.

12. One Pot Quinoa Dish

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When you come home late, you probably want a healthy dinner that you can make quickly and will require minimal dishwashing. This One Pot Quinoa Dish by Sara Oliveira is the solution. It is super-fast, easy, and nutritionally balanced!

13. One Pot Mexican Lentils and Rice

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Here’s an easy One Pot Mexican Lentils and Rice recipe by Patrick Calhoun. You can go easy on the chipotle if you want a milder version!

14. One-Pot Thai Cauliflower Curry

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This One-Pot Thai Cauliflower Curry by Katia Martin is super tasty, easy to make, and there is minimal clean up after too. You would think that a meal jam-packed with flavor like a curry would take a lot of time to make and clean up after. But not this one-pot wonder!

15. One-Pot Lemon Tahini Pasta

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A creamy lemon tahini sauce with tons of fresh veggies make this light and flavorful One-Pot Lemon Tahini Pasta by Katherine Vaught the perfect on-the-go meal!

These 15 one-pot vegan meal recipes from onegreenplanet.org are perfect for busy weeknights. By using only one pot, you can save time and effort while creating delicious and nutritious meals. Plus, with a variety of options from creamy risottos to hearty stews, there is something for everyone to enjoy. So, next time you’re short on time, try one of these amazing one-pot vegan meals and enjoy a stress-free and tasty dinner.

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