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Home » Recipes » Vegan Main Meal Recipes

Quick & Easy Vegan Main Meal Recipes

Nothing beats a quick and easy main meal recipe - I am passionate about these and make them all the time! Especially after a long day, I rarely want to spend too much time getting dinner ready. I lean on these recipes time and time again.

From Braised White Beans to Pasta with 12 Cloves of Garlic to Walnut Lentil Taco Meat, there is something for everyone at the table. Get dinner done ASAP on a weeknight with these ideas!

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    Crispy Orzo with Peas and Garlic Butter
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  • bowl of rosemary garlic braised white beans with a gold spoon and crusty bread
    Braised White Beans with Garlic and Rosemary
  • two pieces of Thai peanut bagel slices with carrots and cucumbers
    Thai-Inspired Peanut Butter Bagel
  • side view of a vegan california veggie sandwich at a picnic on a blanket
    The Ultimate California Veggie Sandwich
  • overhead shot of kale caesar salad with crispy chickpeas
    Kale Caesar Salad with Crispy Chickpeas
  • crispy white beans on toast with kale and tomatoes with cashew parmesan
    Crispy White Bean Skillet with Kale and Tomatoes
  • Mini Tacos
  • two bowls of vegan broccoli garlic pasta on a white table
    Simple Garlic Pasta (My Favorite!)
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    Microwave Cacio e Pepe
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    Fig Jam Grilled Cheese with Honey
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    Pesto Tomato Toast Tartine
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    Spaghetti Squash Lasagna Boats
  • bowl of butter chickpeas next to ripped naan
    Butter Chickpeas
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    15-Minute Sesame Ginger Noodles
  • overhead shot of spicy peanut noodle soup with noodles and limes
    20-Minute Spicy Peanut Noodle Soup
  • three lettuce wraps filled with sticky sesame cauliflower on a black plate
    15-Minute Sticky Sesame Cauliflower
  • overhead shot of creamy vegan tomato soup with pesto swirls
    Easy & Creamy Tomato Soup
  • overhead view of green bowl of strawberry quinoa salad with a silver spoon on a grey table
    Strawberry Quinoa Salad
  • overhead shot of creamy pesto potatoes in a ceramic bowl with lemon wedges and parsley
    Creamy Pesto Potato Salad
  • overhead shot of green grilled cabbage on a plate with tahini sauce and charred dates
    Grilled Cabbage with Charred Dates & Tahini
  • grilled flatbread next to an heirloom tomato and peach summer salad
    Peach and Tomato Caprese Salad
  • ovehead shot of cauliflower quinoa bowl with arugula
    Roasted Cauliflower Quinoa Bowls with Green Tahini
  • three creamy kale potato tacos on a blue board
    Creamy Kale and Potato Tacos (from Chaia)
  • overhead view of a bowl of black pepper chickpeas with noodles
    Black Pepper Chickpeas
  • overhead shot of three plates of garlic spaghetti with delicate squash
    Spaghetti with 12 Cloves of Garlic
  • overhead shot of a bowl of pesto white bean salad on the grass
    Pesto White Bean Salad
  • a bowl of watermelon rind stir fry with rice and peanut sauce
    Watermelon Rind Stir Fry
  • side view of a grilled veggie party sub
    Grilled Veggie Party Sub Sandwich with Sun-Dried Tomato Pesto
  • overhead shot of herby quinoa salad with tahini dressing
    Herby Quinoa Salad with Go-To Tahini Dressing
  • bowl of turmeric cauliflower and peas on a table
    Turmeric Cauliflower & Peas
  • spoon and bread next to a plate of white beans and asaparagus
    Caramelized Lemon White Beans

Hi, I'm Emily! I have been a plant-based food blogger since 2017. Garlic Head is a recipe website for anyone who wants to easily, affordably, and sustainably incorporate more vegetables into their diet. I am a lifelong vegetarian and 10+ year vegan.

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