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    Quick Vegan Meals - 30 Minutes or Less!

    Published: May 16, 2022 | Modified: May 17, 2022 by Bree Sheree

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    A sandwich and collard wraps with text that says quick vegan meals.

    If you're in a rush or just not into spending hours in the kitchen, check out this list of quick vegan meals!

    All you need is 30 minutes to make every recipe on this list. Find everything from quick pasta dishes, to simple wraps and more!

    Quick vegan meals

    Cucumber Hummus Sandwich
    This vegan cucumber hummus sandwich is super easy to make and absolutely delicious. It is filled with many nutritious vegetables too!
    Check out this recipe
    Two sandwich halves stacked on each other, showing them filled with pickles, carrot, onion, sprouts, and cucumber.

    Use store-bought hummus to make this vegan sandwich super quick and easy for lunch or dinner. Pair it with canned soup for a fast and lazy meal!

    Vegan Tofu Scramble
    This vegan tofu scramble is the perfect plant-based breakfast! It is oil-free, gluten-free and pairs well with many vegetables.
    Check out this recipe
    Oil-free tofu scramble topped with avocado and a side of potatoes.

    Top this vegan tofu scramble with avocado, hot sauce, and some chopped chives or green onion. The added vegetables in this tofu scramble makes this recipe a quick and healthy breakfast.

    Hummus Pasta Salad
    This creamy hummus pasta salad is vegan, gluten-free, and so delicious! It is super easy to make and you can adjust the recipe to add any vegetables you like.
    Check out this recipe
    A plate of hummus pasta salad.

    Using store-bought hummus makes this pasta salad recipe super quick and easy. Prep the veggies while your pasta is cooking and this quick vegan meal will be ready in 30 minutes!

    Chickpea Quinoa Collard Wraps
    These collard green wraps make the perfect healthy meal. They are completely vegan and gluten-free, and have a delicious quinoa and chickpea filling.
    Check out this recipe
    Collard green wraps on a plate, filled with quinoa and vegetables.

    If you have some pre-cooked quinoa, this recipe will be super quick! But even if your quinoa isn't cooked yet, you can prep all the other ingredients while it's cooking and still have these wraps ready within 30 minutes!

    Vegan Pesto Pasta with Nut-free Spinach Pesto by My Pure Plants
    If you are looking for a delicious vegan pesto pasta, you should try this recipe using an easy homemade nut-free spinach pesto. It is ready in 15 minutes!
    Check out this recipe

    Cook some pasta, blend up the pesto ingredients, and mix it all together. This vegan pesto pasta is quick and easy!

    Vegan Zucchini Bowl with Peanut-Sriracha Sauce by Kalyn's Kitchen
    This vegan zucchini bowl is super nutritious and full of veggies. It is easy to make and has a tasty peanut sriracha sauce. Make it in less than 30 minutes!
    Check out this recipe

    This low-carb vegan bowl is packed with veggies. All you need to do is prep the veggies, then mix the sauce!

    Vegan Mac and Cheese without Cashews by Sunglow Kitchen
    This vegan mac & cheese is totally creamy, cheesy, and delicious with absolutely no cashews! It is nut-free and comes together in 20 minutes!
    Check out this recipe
    Vegan Mac and Cheese without Cashews by Sunglow Kitchen

    Using store-bought vegan shredded cheese makes this vegan mac and cheese super quick and easy. Top it with chives for added flavor and indulge in this delicious vegan comfort food!

    Quinoa Power Bowl in the Instant Pot by Momma Fit Lyndsey
    This Instant Pot quinoa power bowl is full of nutritious ingredients like quinoa, chickpeas, spinach and mushrooms. Great for lunch or dinner and super easy to make!
    Check out this recipe

    You'll need an Instant Pot to make this quick and easy quinoa bowl. It's a nutritious vegan meal that will take you less than 30 minutes to make!

    BBQ Jackfruit Tacos by Veggie Inspired
    These bbq jackfruit tacos are smoky and “meaty.” They’re quick and easy, kid-friendly, use pantry staples, and are ready in about 30 minutes.
    Check out this recipe

    These vegan jackfruit tacos are a great family meal that is easy to make. Customize these tacos with your toppings of choice such as salsa, guacamole, and vegan sour cream.

    Chickpea Salad Sandwich by The Veg Connection
    Light but filling, this chickpea salad sandwich is a terrific fresh lunch option. Savory smashed chickpeas paired with fresh vegetables!
    Check out this recipe

    Sandwiches are a great quick vegan lunch option! This one is made with a flavorful mashed chickpea filling and vegetables of your choice. You can also eat this chickpea filling in a wrap or mixed with lettuce as a salad.

    Creamy Vegan Garlic Pasta by Delightful Adventures
    This is a quick and easy creamy vegan garlic pasta that you can have ready to serve and devour in under 30 minutes.
    Check out this recipe

    The garlic sauce for this pasta is creamy and flavorful and is entirely nut-free. Top this pasta dish with cooked veggies for added nutrients if desired.

    Spicy Kale Wrap by The Vgn Way
    Make this vegan wrap with less than 10 ingredients! This spicy kale wrap is filled with nutritious ingredients and super easy to make.
    Check out this recipe

    This kale wrap has a flavorful sauce that is easy to whip up and it is great for a quick vegan lunch or dinner. You can also eat the filling on its own as a salad!

    Vegetable Fajitas by Profusion Curry
    These vegetable fajitas are a quick healthy meal, made in about 20 minutes. They are packed with veggies and super nutritious. Your entire family will love these flavorful and filling fajitas made with simple ingredients and an avocado dressing.
    Check out this recipe

    All you need to do to make these veggie fajitas is saute some vegetables in a skillet, then mix with beans and seasoning. This recipe also has a creamy avocado dressing, and you can add any additional toppings of choice, such as salsa or vegan sour cream.

    Vegan Garlic Noodles by Zardy Plants
    Easy, sweet, salty, and super garlicky, these vegan garlic noodles might just become your new favorite go-to meal.
    Check out this recipe

    You only need 5 ingredients and about 15 minutes to make these flavorful garlic noodles!

    Vegan Fried Rice by Connoisseurus Veg
    This vegan fried rice is delicious and super easy to make! Loaded with flavor, it’s perfect for a simple main dish or a show-stealing side.
    Check out this recipe

    To keep this delicious fried rice under 30 minutes, you'll need to have some leftover cooked rice ready to go.

    Lemon Asparagus Orzo One-Pot Meal by Veggies Save the Day
    You only need one pot and 5 ingredients for this delicious vegan lemon asparagus orzo with chickpeas.
    Check out this recipe

    This orzo dish is perfect for those nights when you need to throw something together quickly. This is a great vegan meal that can be made in about 30 minutes.

    Black Bean Chili by Eat Plant-Based
    This black bean chili has all the taste of a hearty chili and the convenience of a three-ingredient dish without any greasy pans to clean. It is super easy to make and will be ready in about 15 minutes!
    Check out this recipe
    A skillet of been chili topped with lime slices.

    Only 3 ingredients? This is the easiest chili you will ever find! Serve it over rice, with cornbread, or eat it on its own.

    I hope you found some quick vegan meals that you love on this list!

    For more information on going vegan, check out this article on going vegan for beginners.

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