16 Plant-Powered Dinners Carnivores Will Beg You to Make Again

Vegan Zuppa Toscana

A one-pot, plant-based spin on Olive Garden’s classic—spicy vegan sausage, tender potatoes, kale and a silky dairy-free “cream” broth, all done in the Instant Pot in under an hour.
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Lemon Lentil Soup

Bright yellow lentil soup with lemon slices and fresh herbs. — Lemon Lentil Soup. Photo credit: A Cedar Spoon.

Zesty, protein-packed and meal-prep friendly—this vegan soup pairs earthy lentils with fresh lemon, carrots and herbs. Serve with crusty bread for a nourishing lunch or light dinner.
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Buffalo Cauliflower Bites

Crispy roasted cauliflower tossed in spicy buffalo sauce, served with dipping bowls of ranch. — Buffalo Cauliflower Bites. Photo credit: Inspired Epicurean.

All the game-day heat without the wings—roasted cauliflower florets coated in a tangy homemade buffalo sauce. Perfect with ranch or blue-cheese–style dip.
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Crescent Roll Samosas

Golden crescent-roll triangles filled with spiced potato and peas, one cut open to show the filling. — Crescent Roll Samosas. Photo credit: Vegan Dollhouse.

“Cramosas” marry flaky croissant dough with classic samosa filling—just two ingredients and a quick bake for party-ready vegan bites.
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Air-Fried Avocado Tacos

Tortillas filled with crunchy air-fried avocado slices, slaw and salsa. — Air Fried Avocado Tacos. Photo credit: Joyful Balance.

Creamy avocado wedges get a crispy air-fried crust, then tuck into tortillas with fresh slaw for a lighter twist on fried-fish tacos—vegan and oil-free.
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Mushroom-Stuffed Cabbage Rolls

Cabbage leaves wrapped around mushroom-rice filling and topped with tomato sauce. — Mushroom-Stuffed Cabbage Rolls. Photo credit: Chef’s Pencil.

Savory mushrooms, onions and rice bundled in tender cabbage leaves, simmered in herb-tomato sauce for a comforting vegan main.
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Creamy Gnocchi with Mushrooms

Gnocchi coated in a creamy herb sauce with sautéed mushrooms in a skillet. — Creamy Gnocchi With Mushrooms. Photo credit: The All Natural Vegan.

Pillowy gnocchi and sautéed mushrooms are swirled into a dairy-free cream sauce scented with Italian herbs—ready in 20 minutes. Nut-free and easily gluten-free.
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Vegan Stuffed Mushrooms

Mushroom caps filled with spinach, sun-dried tomatoes and panko, fresh from the oven. — Vegan Stuffed Mushrooms. Photo credit: Vanilla Bean Cuisine.

Party-perfect bites: cremini caps packed with garlicky spinach and sun-dried tomatoes, topped with crunchy panko and baked until golden.
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Air Fryer Ratatouille Gnocchi

Roasted ratatouille vegetables and gnocchi tossed together, cooked in an air fryer. — Air Fryer Ratatouille Gnocchi. Photo credit: Life Currents.

In under 30 minutes, pillowy gnocchi roast with zucchini, eggplant and peppers for a veggie-packed, sheet-pan (or air-fryer) dinner that’s vegan and weeknight-easy.
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Kale & Sweet Potato Power Bowl

Bowl filled with roasted sweet potatoes, kale, quinoa and chickpeas. — Kale and Sweet Potato Power Bowl. Photo credit: Food Fun and Faraway Places.

Meal-prep a week of wholesome lunches: roasted sweet potatoes, garlicky kale, quinoa and creamy tahini dressing for a nutrient-dense vegan bowl.
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Vegan Buddha Bowl with Lemon Tahini

Quinoa bowl topped with roasted sweet potato, cauliflower, asparagus and tofu drizzled with tahini dressing. — Vegan Buddha Bowl with Lemon Tahini Dressing. Photo credit: Vanilla Bean Cuisine.

Quinoa, crispy tofu and roasted veggies meet a bright lemon-tahini drizzle for a balanced, protein-rich bowl that’s as colorful as it is healthy.
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Cashew Mac and Cheese

Creamy cashew cheese sauce coating macaroni in a white bowl. — Cashew Mac and Cheese. Photo credit: Hold The Cheese.

Blended cashews, nutritional yeast and spices create an ultra-creamy, dairy-free cheese sauce for comfort-food mac that’s vegan, oil-free and easily gluten-free.
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Tofu Poke Bowl

Bowl with smoky tofu cubes, vegetables and soba noodles drizzled with dressing. — Tofu Poke Bowl. Photo credit: Life With FH.

Smoky marinated tofu, crunchy veggies and soba noodles come together with a soy-sesame dressing for a refreshing vegan poke-style bowl.
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Spring Roll Salad with Peanut Dressing

Vibrant salad of rice noodles and vegetables topped with peanut dressing. — Spring Roll Salad With Peanut Dressing. Photo credit: The All Natural Vegan.

All your favorite spring-roll fillings—crisp veggies, herbs and rice noodles—tossed in a tangy peanut-butter dressing for a deconstructed, meal-sized salad.
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Vegan White Chickpea Chili

Bowl of creamy white chickpea chili topped with fresh cilantro and jalapeño. — Vegan White Chickpea Chili. Photo credit: Moon and Spoon and Yum.

Quick, hearty and naturally gluten-free: creamy chickpea chili with green chiles, corn and warming spices for cozy weeknight comfort.
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Vegan Beer-Batter Cauliflower Tacos

Beer-battered cauliflower tucked into tortillas with cabbage slaw. — Vegan Beer Batter Cauliflower Tacos. Photo credit: Food Wine & Love.

Crispy, beer-battered cauliflower florets stand in for fish in these zesty tacos—top with fresh salsa and lime for plant-powered Baja vibes.
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