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Our Top 12 Vegan Recipes From This Year

From hearty bowls to plant-based breakfasts, these vegan recipes make it easy to add more color and flavor to your meals. Whether you’re new to vegan cooking or looking for new dinner favorites, these are the dishes we keep coming back to—perfect for when nothing else sounds good.

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Updated on Tue, 24 Mar 2026
This easy Peanut Chickpea Rice Bowl features golden roasted peanuts, crisp cucumber, and shredded carrots tossed in a zesty ginger peanut sauce. Save
This easy Peanut Chickpea Rice Bowl features golden roasted peanuts, crisp cucumber, and shredded carrots tossed in a zesty ginger peanut sauce. | tastybattle.com
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Peanut Chickpea Rice Bowl

This easy Peanut Chickpea Rice Bowl features golden roasted peanuts, crisp cucumber, and shredded carrots tossed in a zesty ginger peanut sauce.
This easy Peanut Chickpea Rice Bowl features golden roasted peanuts, crisp cucumber, and shredded carrots tossed in a zesty ginger peanut sauce. | tastybattle.com

Creamy peanut dressing, chickpeas, and crunchy veggies make this high-protein bowl a meal-prep powerhouse—nutty, filling, and endlessly customizable.

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Avocado Toast with Chickpeas & Herbs

Avocado Toast with Chickpeas & Herbs
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"Genius combo! The smoked paprika and lemon zest give it such a fresh twist—I topped mine with toasted seeds for extra crunch." —Leah

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Healthy Cucumber Chickpea Salad

Healthy Cucumber Chickpea Salad
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A protein-packed salad featuring crisp cucumber, chickpeas, and a tangy lemon vinaigrette—perfect for a quick lunch or side dish.

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Pineapple Black Bean Tacos

Colorful vegan tacos filled with sweet pineapple, savory black beans, and creamy coconut lime slaw, garnished with jalapeño slices and lime.
Colorful vegan tacos filled with sweet pineapple, savory black beans, and creamy coconut lime slaw, garnished with jalapeño slices and lime. | tastybattle.com

"The coconut lime slaw is out of this world—made these for Taco Tuesday and everyone wanted seconds!" —Marcus J.

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Mango Chia Oats with Toasted Coconut

Creamy coconut milk overnight oats layered with fresh mango and crunchy toasted coconut, served in a glass jar.
Creamy coconut milk overnight oats layered with fresh mango and crunchy toasted coconut, served in a glass jar. | tastybattle.com

Creamy overnight oats take on a tropical flair with juicy mango and crunchy toasted coconut for a satisfying, make-ahead vegan breakfast.

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Buddha Bowl with Quinoa & Sweet Potatoes

Overhead view of a wholesome Buddha Bowl with Quinoa, Roasted Sweet Potatoes, Crispy Chickpeas, Fresh Veggies & Garlic Tahini Dressing served for lunch.
Overhead view of a wholesome Buddha Bowl with Quinoa, Roasted Sweet Potatoes, Crispy Chickpeas, Fresh Veggies & Garlic Tahini Dressing served for lunch. | tastybattle.com

"So good—even my non-vegan partner asked for this again. The tahini dressing ties it all together!" —Jess

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Dhal with Cumin Roasted Cauliflower

Dhal with Cumin-Roasted Cauliflower served over fluffy basmati rice with golden, spiced cauliflower florets.
Dhal with Cumin-Roasted Cauliflower served over fluffy basmati rice with golden, spiced cauliflower florets. | tastybattle.com

Red lentil dhal gets a flavor boost from cumin roasted cauliflower—a comforting, aromatic dinner you’ll crave on cold nights.

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Butternut Squash & Lentil Soup

Hearty, creamy vegan butternut squash and lentil soup garnished with fresh parsley and a lemon wedge, ready for cozy dinners.
Hearty, creamy vegan butternut squash and lentil soup garnished with fresh parsley and a lemon wedge, ready for cozy dinners. | tastybattle.com

"Made this for meal prep and it stayed creamy and delicious all week. Super filling!" —Savannah

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Snow Globe Cranberry Mocktail

Snow Globe Cranberry Mocktail
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Frozen cranberries and sparkling citrus make this festive mocktail a showstopper—perfect for holiday brunch or a refreshing any-day sip.

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Green Detox Smoothie

A refreshing green detox smoothie, blended smooth with fruits and refreshing mint.
A refreshing green detox smoothie, blended smooth with fruits and refreshing mint. | tastybattle.com

"My go-to breakfast! I love adding extra chia seeds and spinach for an energy boost. Super fresh and not too sweet." —Em

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Winter Vegetable Lentil Soup

Winter Vegetable Lentil Soup
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A hearty soup loaded with winter veggies and lentils—rich, filling, and guaranteed to warm you up.

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