It’s So Easy! Learn How to Whip Up One of These Healthy Vegan Meals in 10-Minutes or Less

We live busy lives, which makes it feel like an overwhelming concept just to find something to eat, let alone eat right. With rushing to get to work, meeting deadlines, picking up the kids, getting homework done and trying to squeeze in a load of laundry or two, there are days when a “balanced breakfast” equates to a few handfuls of granola on your way out to the car.

Unfortunately, it only goes downhill from there too. Lunch is probably some kind of greasy takeout while dinner is a microwave dinner in front of the TV. No matter what kind of eating style you ascribe to, that’s just not a healthy way to treat your body! Fortunately, your hectic schedule doesn’t doom you to dismal dinners and lackluster lunches! Delicious and nutritious, plant-based food can be fast and easy, too!

Try one of these when you’re swamped at the office or sprinting out the door so you can kiss that dry cereal, microwave burrito or those fast food french fries goodbye. Your body will thank you!

1. Hummus, Avocado, and Sun-Dried Tomato Sandwich

Even when we have the best intentions, sometimes there’s just no time for cooking! This Hummus, Avocado, and Sun-Dried Tomato Sandwich is perfect for those times. It’s fast, super easy, and mind-blowingly yummy. The best part is there’s absolutely no cooking involved, so it’s also great for all of those days it’s too hot to turn on the stove.

2. Super Simple Fiesta Jackfruit and Polenta

You’re going to love the way this funky fruit works perfectly as a replacement for shredded meat. This Super Simple Fiesta Jackfruit and Polenta is packed with savory and cheesy flavor. Jackfruit is cooked with salsa and served on a slice of polenta with plenty of vegan cheese and fresh cilantro. Yum!

3. Polenta Benedict

There is zero, zilch, nada, no egg in this Polenta Benedict. Totally vegan! But it sure looks like a fancy eggs benedict, don’t you think!? The perfect amalgam of traditional meets unusual. There’s so much good flavor going on that you might feel inspired to throw a brunch party. If you do, invite us.

4. Walnut ‘Taco Meat’

This Walnut “Taco Meat” is 100 percent raw, gluten-free, and vegan! The “meat” is made by combining a walnut base with smoky cumin, spicy cayenne, and other spices in a blender — and that’s it. Put it on tortillas with some homemade salsa, cashew sour cream, and guacamole or make it an entirely raw meal and serve it on leave of cabbage or lettuce.

5. Easy Avocado Salad

Avocados are amazing for you! Filled with good fats, tons of vitamins, and fiber. This Easy Avocado Salad is a fresh and easy way to showcase them, perfect for a busy night, or a quick lunch. We guarantee that you’ll be the envy of the office.

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6. Cacao Maca Energizing Smoothie 

This Cacao Maca Energizing Smoothie is the #1 contender to become your all-time favorite smoothie. It’s so simple, it takes only a few minutes to prepare and will boost your mood and energy levels for the whole day.

7. Raw Tomato Red Pepper Soup

This Raw Tomato Red Pepper Soup is a beautiful color that’s cheerful any time of year. Meatier tomatoes, such as Romas, make a thicker soup and are ideal if you can find them. If not, just look for the freshest tomato available. It’s also fairly economical, costing about $2.70 per serving.

8. Raw Banana Hemp Seed Sushi Slices

These Raw Banana Hemp Seed Sushi Slices are going to be one of the easiest snacks you’ll probably ever make. A simple banana, peanut butter (or your favorite nut butter), and hemp seeds. You can make them in a matter of minutes and they provide lots of nutrition and energy in a bite-sized snack. This recipe uses organic peanut butter, but you could also just use your favorite nut butter.

9. Cheesy Caesar Salad

When you make this Cheesy Caesar Salad, you might just do a silly dance around the kitchen. Seriously — it is that good. This Caesar salad dressing is like nothing you’ve ever tasted. It is extremely eccentric and undeniably delicious. Who would have thought that curry powder would be the perfect addition to a Caesar dressing? And the nutritional yeast gives this dressing a cheese-like flavor that could please even the most discerning Caesar salad connoisseur. Topped with croutons, capers, avocado, and hemp seeds, this dynamic salad will delight your adventurous taste buds.

10. Crunchy Raw Protein Balls

These easy Crunchy Raw Protein Balls will probably make it to top three favorite recipes because it is simple to make and has so much nutrition packed into each tiny little chocolate ball. There are so many different possibilities with these little gems. They are great to have plain if you are going to snack on them during the day. But make sure you take the time to actually make them into the little balls and not eat it right out of the bowl. You could also dress them up for the holidays or a special occasion just by rolling them in a variety of different toppings – sesame seeds, sunflower seeds, carob powder, cacao nibs, chia seeds, coconut flakes, and on and on. Be creative! But most of all, enjoy them!

Need more ideas? Just check out our vegan quick meals page for recipes done in 30 minutes or less!

Lead image source: Hummus, Avocado, and Sun-Dried Tomato Sandwich