Whole Food Plant Based Dinner Quick and Easy

On busy weeknights, 30-minute meals are all that many of us have time to make. But it can be a challenge to come up with enough quick and tasty dishes to keep from getting bored. To expand your repertoire of speedy, satisfying recipes, here are some of our most popular 30-minute meals. An added bonus: All these lunch and dinner recipes are totally free of cholesterol and oil, meaning they're as health-boosting as they are time-saving. Whip one up today!

Even more pressed for time? Check out our roundup of 20-Minute Vegan Recipes  and healthy no-cook meals!

For more healthy mealtime inspiration, check out our list of our best vegan recipes!

Red Onion and Charred Cauliflower Tacos

These tasty tacos achieve complex flavors quickly by coating cauliflower florets and red onion with salsa, then roasting them in a hot oven for 15 minutes until charred. To serve, simply stuff the mix into warm corn tortillas with black beans, corn, and a bit more salsa. Voilà: Dinner is served.

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Summer Squash Soup with White Beans and Kale

Soup in 30 minutes? You betcha, thanks to the wonders of canned white beans and quick-cook greens such as kale, zucchini, and leek. Make no mistake, this gorgeous lemon-infused, earthy, light, and nourishing soup will hit the table in less time than it takes to get takeout.

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Chipotle Hummus Quesadillas

These colorful and absolutely delicious quesadillas are a great family meal for nights when time is tight. As long as you have handy a few plant-based staples —i.e., salsa, oil-free hummus, frozen corn, and black beans—you can whip these up in no time.

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Vegan Soba Noodle Salad

Tantalizing ginger-citrus flavor pairs perfectly with earthy soba noodles and tender strips of carrot and bell pepper in this succulent Japanese-inspired pasta salad. Serve warm or cold—it's great either way! As one reader says, " The sauce was amazing!"

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Creamy One-Pot Pasta with Broccolini

Thanks to the handy trick of using one pot to cook both the pasta and vegetables, this veggie-packed pasta with creamy cashew sauce is not only quick to make but also quick to clean up. As one reader notes, "So easy and yummy!! Creamy sauce is very tasty." If you don't eat cashews, you can use tahini instead of cashew butter.

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Vegan Pad Thai with Tofu

Calling all pad thai lovers! No need to miss out on your favorite takeout dish with this oil-free vegan version. With a lime-infused, subtly spicy peanut sauce, earthy brown rice noodles, soft tofu, and tender veggies, you can savor the incredible flavors, minus all the oil!

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Root-to-Leaf Radish Pasta

This five-ingredient pasta dish calls for two large bunches of radishes and uses both the leaves and roots. Not only does it taste amazing but using the whole plant is wonderfully satisfying. As one reviewer says, "Doesn't get easier than this when it comes to healthy cooking."

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Grilled Mushroom Burgers with Tarragon Crema

Grilled portobello mushrooms are a great, quick option for a veggie burger as there's no need to muck about making patties. Add a creamy cashew-tarragon sauce, spinach, and tomatoes, and your diners won't know what hit them.

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Minestrone in Minutes

This hearty soup, featuring pantry stapes such as white beans, veggies, canned tomatoes, and dried herbs, is deliciously convenient.

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Vegan Pancit with Vegetables

In this Filipino-style dish, rice noodles are combined with veggies such as mushrooms, cabbage, and carrot (or whatever you have on hand) and topped with a savory broth-based sauce.

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Caldo Verde

Pureed potato with kale and red beans form the heart of this popular Portuguese soup. Pro tip: Cube the potato before cooking for even speedier results.

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Lemon Broccoli Rotini

Cooked in plant milk and vegetable broth with mushrooms, garlic, and onion, this one-pot pasta dish has extra hearty flavors, while tarragon, lemon zest, and juice take it to the next level.

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Budget-Friendly Lentil Bolognese

An Instant Pot (or other pressure cooker) is a great time-saver in the kitchen, allowing you to cook most beans and legumes from dried in record time. (This is also helpful for saving money, as dried beans are cheaper than canned).

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Lentil Enchilada Pasta

Lentils give delectable heft to this simple tomato sauce. Serve with a generous helping of fresh greens and finish with avocado, nutritional yeast, and paprika.

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Garlic Hash Browns with Kale

Sick of the same old dinnertime entrees? Change things up by enjoying these crispy, oil-free, garlicky hash browns for dinner. Serve with steamed kale or a green salad and salsa.

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Buffalo Cauliflower Pita Pockets

Sautéed frozen cauliflower, carrot, and chickpeas get a spicy makeover in these loaded pita pockets. Use the liquid from the can of chickpeas (aquafaba) for extra-silky texture. For a gluten-free option, serve in lettuce wraps.

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Veggie Summer Rolls

Fill rice paper rolls with fresh crunchy veggies and vermicelli noodles for a light and satisfying supper. Don't hold back; get creative! Leftover salads can make a good filling, too.

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California Burritos

Ready in just 20 minutes, these nutritious California-style burritos are a smorgasbord of texture and flavor with crunchy lettuce, soft avocado, salsa, and a well-seasoned corn and pinto bean mix.

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Full-On Taco Bar

With a texture similar to that of ground meat, lentils work perfectly in vegan tacos. Serve with shredded lettuce, tomato, onion, avocado, and salsa, and you've got your own taco bar.

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Grits and Greens

Whether you're new to grits or you're a longtime fan, this simple tomato, kale, and pinto bean topping served over creamy grits has everything you need for a superb family meal.

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Burrito Bowl

This dish comes together quickly when you use leftover grains and whatever beans you have on hand. Top with avocado, tomato, fresh herbs, and serve.

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Chickpea Avocado Salad

Garlic, lime, avocado, and cilantro combine beautifully with the nutty flavor of chickpeas. Serve over salad greens such as spinach, arugula, or mixed baby lettuce leaves.

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Couscous Bowls

The quick-cooking nature of couscous makes it ideal for an evening meal or a hearty lunch. Just add salad vegetables, chickpeas, and a drizzle of tahini sauce!

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Millet in Coconut Curry

The mild flavor of leeks sits comfortably with asparagus and millet in this luscious plant-based coconut curry, while lime juice and fresh ginger add a pleasant tang.

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Quinoa Primavera

Citrus-pickled shallots provide a tasty pop of flavor to complement this simple quinoa dish loaded with practical ingredients.

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Southwestern Potato Bowl

Never underestimate the power of potato salad to be a meal on its own! Add beans, veggies, and a drizzle of hot sauce for a robust salad packed with crunch and flavor.

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More Vegan Recipes

Looking for more convenient vegan recipes? Check out 29 Easy Plant-Based Recipes You'll Make Again and Again, which features our favorite low-effort dishes.

And if it's healthy breakfast inspiration that you're after, look no further than our roundup of Boredom-Busting Breakfasts.

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