6 Vegan Dinner Recipes (healthy & indulgent)

A roundup of 6 vegan dinner recipes from cozy bowls of pasta, healthy stuffed sweet potatoes to rich and indulgent lasagna. Gluten-free, oil-free friendly, healthy, vegetarian, plant-based, there's a meal here to impress everyone - vegan or not!

I've included some easy vegan recipes and a couple that require a few more pots and pans. But they are all incredibly hearty, bursting with flavour, and are sure to warm you from the inside out. This is vegan comfort food its very best!

1. Rich and Delicious Lentil Bolognese Sauce

Easy Mushroom Lentil Bolognese (vegan)

Everyone loves this hearty and flavorful mushroom lentil bolognese sauce. It's a vegan spin on traditional Italian bolognese sauce, but made with mushrooms, lentils and walnuts. Super easy to prepare, this spectacular plant based bolognese is a healthy and satisfying crowd favorite. Great for leftovers and batch cooking too!

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bowl of lentil bolognese served on penne pasta

what people are saying . . .

"I love this sauce! It is easy to make and so delicious. We will for sure be having this a lot this winter." Jan

'This is so darn good. My favourite pasta sauce of all time. The lentils add so much texture to the sauce!" Darren

Rich mushroom and lentil bolognese sauce simmering in a pan.

2. Indulgent Vegan Lasagna with Bechamel

Vegan Lasagna with Béchamel Sauce

This meatless lasagna recipe is super luxurious! It's made with rich, red marinara sauce, thick decadent bechamel white sauce, meaty-spinach-onion filling, and mozzarella cheese layered between tender lasagna noodles. Devoured by vegans, vegetarians and meat-eaters alike - each bite is pure blissful perfection!!

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vegan lasagna in a pan with a piece missing

what people are saying . . .

"If you had a restaurant, I'd walk down the street every night for this lasagna!" Drew

"Long time family favourite, this lasagna is irresistible! Jenn

One piece of vegan lasagna being lifted out of a pan of lasagna.

3. Creamy Rosé Veggie Pasta

Rich Creamy Rosé Pasta Sauce with veggies

The most delicious creamy vegan Rosé (marinara with cashew cream) sauce ever!!!! Loaded with veggies like cauliflower, mushrooms, and leeks, this pasta is deliciously nourishing and filling. So easy to make, this dairy-free, oil-free, vegan recipe is perfectly indulgent and irresistible - vegan or not!

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Bowlful of pasta with rose sauce and vegan meatballs.

what people are saying . . .

"The mixture of these ingredients makes a delicious meal! The flavours are amazing - can't wait to have more!" Rob and Danielle

"This is such a delicious recipe. We love all the vegetables and the cashew sauce! Sonja

Large bowl of fettuccine with vegan rose sauce on top.

4. Yummy Healthy Stuffed Sweet Potato

Easy Black Bean Sweet Potatoes

Sweet potato lovers rejoice! This black bean stuffed sweet potato recipe is a scrumptious, flavorful, healthy meal for lunch or dinner! It's easy to make, protein rich, gluten-free, oil-free, dairy-free and super yummy. Perfect make ahead or meal prep recipe that everyone loves!

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Baked sweet potatoes stuffed with guacamole, chickpeas, tomatoes, black beans with a spicy dairy-free sauce on top

what people are saying . . .

"One of my new favourites! Flavours combine so perfectly!" Georgina

"Super delicious! So easy to make! Love them!!" Miranda

Overhead shot of stuffed sweet potatoes with beans tomatoes and guacamole.

5. Spicy Ginger Beef and Tender Crisp Veggies

Spicy Vegan Ginger Chicken with Yum Yum Sauce

Crispy vegan ginger chicken/beef in a perfectly balanced salty-sweet ginger sauce served with tender-crisp vegetables on a bed of fluffy rice and a yummy drizzle. This is vegan comfort food at its scrumptious best!

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Overhead shot of vegan ginger beef served on vegetables and rice.

what people are saying . . .

"Wow, we had this for dinner last night and it is out of this world. The soy curls are the perfect meat replacement and the flavour is unbelievable. Love the yumyum sauce!" Jamie

"Omg I loved this! My husband even thought this was the best meat replacement dish of all time! Like takeout but better." Jen

Bowlful of vegan ginger beef on a bed of vegetables and rice.

6. Chickpea Mushroom Bake (so easy & cozy)

Baked Mushrooms and Chickpeas on Rice

Baked mushrooms and chickpeas in a rich tomato sauce with pools of cashew cheese sauce served on fluffy rice. Quick and easy, super delicious, gluten free, vegan/vegetarian comfort food to warm you inside out.

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baked mushrooms in rich red marinara sauce and cashew cream on a bed of chickpeas

what people are saying . . .

"This recipe is so easy to make and so delicious. The flavours are unbelievable." Joan

"I love how easy this recipe is, it practically makes itself!" Dorothy

Bowl of chickpea mushroom bake and green side salad.

I hope one or two of these recipes will become new family favourites at your house too. Let me know if you have any questions, and I'd love to hear which is your favourite.

Check out the blog for lots more healthy, oil-free friendly, gluten-free, vegetarian/vegan recipes. We've got tacos, burgers, pizza, pasta and more!

Oh, if you are craving something sweet, we've got you covered. Try this unbelievable Vegan Peanut Butter Chocolate Chip Banana Bread - it's a friend and family favourite!

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