Our Top 10 Easy, Quick Plant-Based Recipes From May 2023!

Save time in the kitchen with these easy and quick vegan dishes so you can spend more time with family and friends. All of these quick vegan dishes take 30 minutes or less to prepare!

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1. Mini Churro Twists

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These Mini Churro Twists by Best Friends make a perfect sweet treat!

2. Pasta with Sausage and Kale

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This Pasta with Sausage and Kale by Best Friends makes an excellent high-protein meal! Feel free to whip this up any time of the week!

3. Banana Pudding

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We love sweets. We try to avoid refined sugar, so at home we often use dates as a sweetener (see Date Caramel recipe). We love medjool dates – they are sweet, soft, slightly chewy and provide fiber and nutrients. This Banana Pudding by WeHeal came together the other night when I was craving something sweet, and as I usually do, use items I already have to make something healthy. It came out SO good and it only contains 5 ingredients! Ingredients I always have in my kitchen. And it offers an added boost of protein from the tofu.

4. Oatmeal Cookie Granola

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To say I’m obsessed with this granola would be a massive understatement. Before I left for college, I actually sent my mom the recipe and begged her to send me a batch while I lived in the dorms! It took quite a bit of trial and error, but it turns out that crispy rice cereal is the secret to irresistibly light and crunchy clusters. Simmering the sugars also creates these massive clumps that are perfect for late-night snacking. On that note—I leave you with a word of caution: This Oatmeal Cookie Granola by Elaine Skiadas stuff is highly addictive.

Credit: Reprinted with permission from Fantastic Vegan Recipes for the Teen Cook by Elaine Skiadas. Page Street Publishing Co. 2023. Photo credit: Elaine Skiadas.

5. Adobo Garlic Fries

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In just one bite you can taste the freshness of the potato and the zesty flavor of the adobo and garlic combination. The mix of spices in this Adobo Garlic Fries by Desiree Rodriguez that make up the adobo used on these fries –cumin, black pepper, oregano, garlic powder, onion powder and turmeric are so powerful that the smell of all of them together will make your mouth water.

6. Greek Orzo Pasta Salad with Fresh Dill

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The bestGreek Orzo Pasta Salad with Fresh Dill by Let’s Talk Vegan, made with fresh dill, crisp veggies, & a light dressing. Make this vegan recipe in 10 mins for a healthy lunch.

7. Roasted Carrot Dip

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Got any stray carrots floating around in fridge limbo? Then put ’em to good use in this delicious and easy roasted carrot dip recipe. Carrots, when roasted to perfection in the oven, become much sweeter and goldenly unctuous. To make this Roasted Carrot Dip by Cameron Keller, combine the sweet tang of roasted carrots with savory spices like cumin and chili powder, as well as a fair amount of lemon juice and olive oil, and you’ve got yourself a truly delectable dip.

8. No-Bake Granola Bars

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A simple, and healthier alternative to granola bars. This No-Bake Granola Bars by Maria Koutsogiannis will be your new go-to snack that can be made in 10-minutes.

9. Mediterranean Lentil Salad

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This Mediterranean Lentil Salad by Allie Penner takes full advantage of summer vegetables: tomatoes, cucumbers, peppers, and parsley. It’s very easy to make and is an excellent source of protein, fiber, and antioxidants.

10. Blistered Green Beans with Preserved Lemon and Parsley

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These Blistered Green Beans with Preserved Lemon and Parsley by Claire Ragozzino make an amazing side for your weekday meal, or for any meal for that matter! Not your basic boring green beans, with the crispy blistered texture and the pop of flavor from the preserved lemon – this dish is sure to impress any guest!

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Lead Image: Oatmeal Cookie Granola by Elaine Skiadas