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    20+ Easy Vegan Recipes

    Published: Jun 26, 2023 · Modified: Jan 20, 2025 by Deepti · This post may contain affiliate links · Leave a Comment

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    If you are a new Vegan or are looking for vegan recipes that gather quickly and are delicious too, look no further! This collection of Easy Vegan Recipes is made from fresh ingredients and whole foods, and yet is so devouring!

    Make your journey to becoming vegan super simple with these vegan recipes that are high in fiber and use easily available ingredients!

    Healthy Vegan Recipes low calorie and easy

    Adopting a vegan diet encourages individuals to explore a wide range of plant-based ingredients and recipes. It can open up a whole new world of culinary possibilities with enough room for creativity and experimenting with ingredients to make delicious meals that are both nutritious and taste very much like the non-vegan equivalents!

    With my collection of these mouth-watering vegan recipes for busy you, one can create recipes that gather in no time or a part of recipe can be made ahead of time. Whether it's a main course, tea time snack or breakfast, these low calorie vegan recipes come in handy for both Indian and world cuisines.

    You may also like the other collections of Healthy Recipes from my blog: Air Fryer Vegan Recipes, Breakfast Ideas- Veg, Beet Recipes, Veg Soups Without Cream, Easy Vegetarian Indian Dinner Recipes, and Paneer Recipes.

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    • Why Would You Love These Vegan Recipes?
    • What is a Vegan Diet?
    • Amazing Collection Of 22+ Vegan Recipes
    • 1. Creamy Vegan Spaghetti Spinach Pasta
    • 2. Dry Mushroom Masala
    • 3. Roast Pumpkin Spinach Salad
    • 4. Pan Fried Sweet Potato
    • 5. Sour Apple Smoothie
    • 6. Pumpkin Patty Burger
    • 7. Vegan Arrabiata Pasta
    • 8. Green Beans And Potatoes
    • 9. Kala Chana Salad
    • 10. Easy Banana Ice Cream
    • 11. Diet Tomato Soup Without Oil
    • 12. Hummus in 4 Flavors
    • 13. Onion Fritters Recipe
    • 14. Apple Cucumber Mint Salad
    • 15. Mushroom Matar Recipe
    • 16. Amla Achar Recipe
    • 17. Raw Mango Chutney/ Dip
    • 18. Creamy Cashew Vegan Pasta (No-Cheese Pasta)
    • 19. Pumpkin Aloo Cutlets
    • 20. Aloo Methi Subji
    • 21. Tulsi Kadha
    • 22. Dhaniya Chutney | Green Cilantro Dip
    • 23. Cilantro Lime Brown Rice
    • FAQs on Vegan Food

    Why Would You Love These Vegan Recipes?

    • Recipes can be easily made with pantry staples.
    • Most of these recipes are gluten free or can be easily made into.
    • Tried and Tested Recipes.
    • Kids Friendly.
    • Scalable Recipes.
    • Includes recipes from Indian and World Cuisines.
    • A collection that can be served as a brunch, breakfast or dinner meal and Won't hurt the budget too.
    • Variations and Substitutes suggested to cover a broader spectrum of users.
    • Recipes under 300 kcal.
    • The Best Collection of Vegan Recipes Ever!

    What is a Vegan Diet?

    A vegan diet is a type of vegetarian diet that excludes all animal-derived products, including meat, poultry, fish, dairy, eggs, honey, and other animal-based ingredients. It is a plant-based diet that focuses on consuming foods that come from the plant kingdom.

    In a vegan diet, individuals primarily consume fruits, vegetables, legumes (such as beans, lentils, and chickpeas), whole grains, nuts, and seeds. These food groups provide a wide range of essential nutrients, including carbohydrates, proteins, healthy fats, fiber, vitamins, and minerals.

    vegan recipes weight-loss friendly

    I have been vegetarian (egg free food as well) for more than 2 decades now. I have created this simple collection by either skipping the dairy based products or swapping them with easy subs.

    Amazing Collection Of 22+ Vegan Recipes

    1. Creamy Vegan Spaghetti Spinach Pasta

    creamy vegan spinach pasta
    Creamy Vegan Spinach Pasta Recipe (Easy Pasta Sauce)
    This Creamy Vegan Spinach Pasta is a total comfort food and is a gentle twist to the classic pesto pasta by swapping cheese with coconut milk. Flavored with oregano, fresh garlic, fresh lemon juice, and black pepper, this creamy spinach sauce is addictive and these leafy greens impart a vibrant color to this pasta! Top it with olive oil for a hearty meal!
    Check out this recipe
    creamy vegan spinach pasta

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    Total Calories per serving: 201 kcal

    Total Time: 25 min

    2. Dry Mushroom Masala

    mushroom dry masala with chapati
    Mushroom Masala
    This one-pot Mushroom Masala Recipe is an easy recipe of mushroom curry and is bursting with the flavors of Indian spices and can you believe all that gathers in less than 15 minutes?
    Check out this recipe
    mushroom masala recipe
    Click Here For The Recipe

    Total Calories per serving: 112 kcal

    Total Time: 15 min

    3. Roast Pumpkin Spinach Salad

    Roasted pumpkin spinach salad
    Roast Pumpkin Spinach Salad- Fall Salad
    Make this fall Special with this Roast Pumpkin Spinach Salad that is incredibly tasty and flavorful!! Could you resist a palatable Pumpkin Salad garnished with peanuts and sesame?
    Check out this recipe
    roast pumpkin spinach salad
    Click Here For The Recipe

    Total Calories per serving: 119 kcal

    Total Time: 35 min

    4. Pan Fried Sweet Potato

    crispy pan fried sweet potato
    Easy Sautéed Sweet Potatoes
    These Easy Sautéed Sweet Potatoes are amazingly crispy from the outside and soft and mushy within! Pan Fried slowly over the stove top, these crispy golden brown sweet potato slices, packed with warm spices, are perfect vegan side dish perfect for holidays!
    Check out this recipe
    pan fried sweet potatoes
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    Total Calories per serving: 182 kcal

    Total Time: 20 min

    5. Sour Apple Smoothie

    sour apple smoothie
    Best Green Apple Smoothie Recipe- No Yogurt
    This Vibrant colored Green Apple Smoothie flavored with fennel seeds, dates, and soy milk is insanely delicious.
    Check out this recipe
    green apple smoothie easy recipe
    Click Here For The Recipe

    Total Calories per serving: 119 kcal

    Total Time: 10 min

    6. Pumpkin Patty Burger

    pumpkin healthy burger
    Pumpkin Patty Burger
    This homemade Pumpkin Patty Burger bursts with bold savory flavors of crispy fried Pumpkin Aloo Patty (or Tikki), Indian spices, and crunchy onion and tomatoes.
    Check out this recipe
    pumpkin aloo patty burger
    Click Here For The Recipe

    Total Calories per serving for Pumpkin Patty: 190 kcal

    Total Time: 40 min

    7. Vegan Arrabiata Pasta

    healthy gluten free vegan red pasta
    Creamy Vegan Arrabiata Pasta
    This Vegan Arrabiata Pasta, rich in flavors of spicy tomato gravy and garlic, is a must-try recipe. This recipe uses gluten free pasta made of rice and green peas and is absolutely great for people who just started with gluten-free foods.
    Check out this recipe
    vegan arrabiata pasta sauce recipe
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    Total Calories per serving: 158 kcal

    Total Time: 10 min

    8. Green Beans And Potatoes

    green beans and potatoes
    Roasted Potatoes and Green Beans (Aloo Sem)
    These Elegant Green Beans and Potatoes, rich in savory flavors, made tangy with tomatoes, and spicy with green chilies, are a perfect Thanksgiving side dish. Simmered over the stovetop in a wok, this Indian-styled Aloo Sem is so easy and packed with flavors.
    Check out this recipe
    green beans and potatoes

    Total Calories per serving: 160 kcal

    Total Time: 15 min

    9. Kala Chana Salad

    Kala Chana Salad
    Kala Chana Salad Recipe - Black Chickpea Salad
    This Kala Chana Salad , a popular Indian Chana made with Black Chickpea is a quick appetizer rich in savory flavors of onion, tomato, spices, and lemon juice.
    Check out this recipe
    kala chana salad recipe
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    Total Calories per serving: 150 kcal

    Total Time: 25 min (when made from scratch, else 5 min)

    10. Easy Banana Ice Cream

    vegan banana icecream sugar free
    Easy Vegan Banana Icecream
    Make this mouthwatering vegan banana ice cream that's packed with the natural sweetness of ripe bananas.
    Check out this recipe
    vegan banana icecream sugar free
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    Total Calories per serving: 128 kcal

    Total Time: 6 hrs including freezing time

    11. Diet Tomato Soup Without Oil

    vegan tomato soup
    Tomato Soup Recipe-No Oil Soup
    This Tomato Soup is a simple homemade Vegan Soup (No Oil) with vegetables like tomato, beets, etc flavored with bay leaf and garlic.
    Check out this recipe
    best tomato soup recipe vegan diet
    Click Here For The Recipe

    Total Calories per serving: 42 kcal

    Total Time: 20 min

    12. Hummus in 4 Flavors

    no tahini hummus
    Homemade Hummus Recipe Without Tahini- Easy & Simple
    This creamy Hummus Recipe without Tahini is a mild twist to the classic recipe of Hummus that tastes very similar. Made with freshly boiled dry chickpeas, these 4 types of hummus are flavored differently and gather quickly. Serve these protein-rich colored dips with pita breads as they are indeed crowd-pleasers! 
    Check out this recipe
    hummus
    Click Here For The Recipe

    Total Calories per serving: 68 kcal

    Total Time: 10 min with pre-boiled Chickpeas

    13. Onion Fritters Recipe

    onion pakoda
    Onion Pakora Recipe - Crispy Indian Onion Fritters
    These deep fried Onion Pakora or Onion Bhaji are one of the popular Indian tea-time snacks that go well with homemade Green Chutney! Light and crisp, each bite of these incredibly delicious onion pakoda is indulging.
    Check out this recipe
    onion pakoda recipe
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    Total Calories per serving: 186 kcal

    Total Time: 20 min

    14. Apple Cucumber Mint Salad

    apple cucumber mint salad
    Easy Cucumber Apple Salad
    Apple Cucumber Salad is refreshing and vibrant with the crispness of apples combined with the coolness of cucumbers- a perfect snack!
    Check out this recipe
    apple cucumber mint salad
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    Total Calories per serving: 100 kcal

    Total Time: 10 min

    15. Mushroom Matar Recipe

    matar mushroom one pot recipe
    Matar Mushroom Recipe- Indian Mushroom Matar Curry
    Matar Mushroom recipe is a vegan recipe of matar and mushrooms made in one pot in rich tomato masala. The best thing I love about mushrooms is that they blend easily with the spices and other vegetables, yet are amazingly delicious. This recipe of mushroom matar is made as dry masala and can be easily converted to gravy dish.
    Check out this recipe
    matar mushroom one pot easy recipe
    Click Here For The Recipe

    Total Calories per serving: 112 kcal

    Total Time: 15 min (only cooking time, excluding sun exposure time)

    16. Amla Achar Recipe

    Amla ka achar
    Amla Achar Recipe- Indian Gooseberry Pickle
    This Amla Pickle recipe is flavored with Indian spices- dried red chilies, fenugreek seeds, Fennel seeds and Turmeric and is super easy recipe that helps you create a Instant Amla Achar.
    Check out this recipe
    amla pickle recipe instant amla ka achar
    Click Here For The Recipe

    Total Calories per serving: 29 kcal

    Total Time: 10 min

    17. Raw Mango Chutney/ Dip

    raw mango chutney
    Mango Chunda- Kacche Aam Chunda
    Mango Chunda is a sweet and tangy mango pickle or chutney made with raw mangoes, sugar, and spices. It has a thick, jam-like texture and is bursting with blending flavors of sweet, spicy and sour!
    Check out this recipe
    mango chunda recipe
    Click Here For The Recipe

    Total Calories per serving: 35 kcal for 1 tbsp

    Total Time: 15 min

    18. Creamy Cashew Vegan Pasta (No-Cheese Pasta)

    capsicum no-cheese vegan pasta
    Click Here For The Recipe

    Total Calories per serving: 206 kcal

    Total Time: 30 min

    19. Pumpkin Aloo Cutlets

    pumpkin cutlet
    Pumpkin Potato Cutlets
    If you are looking for a yummy snack, try this easy recipe of Pumpkin Aloo Cutlets! With a crunchy exterior and a soft inside bursting with spicy and savory flavors, these Vegetable Tikki or rolls are definitely a crowd-pleaser at any gathering!
    Check out this recipe
    pumpkin aloo cutlet recipe
    Click Here For The Recipe

    Total Calories per serving: 153 kcal

    Total Time: 30 min

    20. Aloo Methi Subji

    aloo methi subji
    Aloo Methi
    Find the perfect recipe for Aloo Methi, made with potatoes, green chilies, and fresh and aromatic methi leaves (fenugreek leaves)- an amazing winter meal when teamed with hot roti!
    Check out this recipe
    best aloo methi
    Click Here For The Recipe

    Total Calories per serving: 127 kcal

    Total Time: 40 min inclusive of leaves sorting time

    21. Tulsi Kadha

    tulsi kadha recipe
    Traditional Tulsi Kadha Recipe
    Tulsi Ka Kadha is a traditional Indian drink and is my dad's secret recipe that saved us from sore throats and colds throughout our childhood. This rich aroma decoction drink is consumed like tea and is made using pious Tulsi leaves. Flavored with Indian spices -ginger powder, black pepper, cinnamon, and Munakka (raisins), this Kadha is simmered to assimilate the flavors together.
    Check out this recipe
    tulsi kadha for cold cough corona
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    Total Calories per serving: 45 kcal

    Total Time: 10 min

    22. Dhaniya Chutney | Green Cilantro Dip

    dhaniya ambi chutney recipe
    Coriander Chutney Recipe (Indian Cilantro Chutney)
    Indian Food is absolutely dull without an amazing spicy green chutney. This Coriander or Cilantro Chutney recipe is full of spicy, savory, and tangy flavors of Green chilies, onion, garlic, and Raw mango. 
    Check out this recipe
    coriander chutney cilantro dip
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    Total Calories per serving: 125 kcal for one bowl of dip

    Total Time: 10 min with already sorted cilantro/ dhaniya leaves.

    23. Cilantro Lime Brown Rice

    cilantro lime brown rice recipe
    Chipotle's Cilantro Lime Brown Rice Recipe
    Looking for a rice dish that's a breeze to make and tastes as delicious as white rice? You've got to try this recipe of Cilantro Lime Brown Rice! It's super easy and packed with flavor and nutrition. Topped with fresh lime juice and cilantro leaves, this pressure-cooker brown rice gathers quickly and is a no-fuss recipe!
    Check out this recipe
    chipotle's lime brown rice cilantro
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    Total Calories per serving: 309 per serving.

    Total Time: 40 min include soaking time of the brown rice.

    Disclaimer: The healthy recipes are based solely on personal experience and are not created or endorsed by a nutritionist or dietician. I am not a qualified nutritionist or dietician. It is crucial to seek professional advice before making any substantial dietary changes or if you have specific dietary concerns.

    Note: Adopting vegan lifestyle is a conscious choice that can be aligned with ethics or health issues. I try to create recipes- vegetarian as well as vegan that can be homemade by using less oil/ fat.


    FAQs on Vegan Food

    What are the healthiest vegan foods?

    Legumes, Beans, Nuts, peanut butter, Tofu, Lentils and fresh fruits all make a complete healthy vegan food group.

    Are vegan recipes healthier?

    Yes, absolutely. Vegan Recipes are made using vegan food, which are essentially the fresh fruits and plants. That means the food is naturally rich in fiber and low in bad fat/ cholesterol (which is not the case when one east non vegetarian food). Having said that eating in moderation and balancing the nutrients, is the key to a healthy life style.

    Where do vegans get protein?

    Nuts, Peanut Butters, seeds, Soy milk, legumes and tofu are rich source of proteins for vegans.


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    This blog is created by a former Assistant Professor, mother, and Netflix Binge watcher who is passionate about food! This blog is my collection of homemade vegetarian (egg-free too) recipes that are tested and approved by my family before they are finally posted here. A variety of Indian and World recipes that are made in a simple way!
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