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Vegan-ish Recipes

We're not strictly vegan, but sometimes the veggies win. Start with meat- and dairy-free meals built around beans, tofu, vegetables, and plenty of flavor.

Need dinner or a side for a mixed table? Pick a meal below, then add a salad, greens, or a casserole.

Meatless meals

  • Tofu stir fry with vegetables in white bowl on wood table with chopsticks.
    Tofu Stir Fry with Vegetables in Peanut Sauce
  • Bowl of chickpea curry with tomatoes, spinach, and white rice.
    Instant Pot Chickpea Curry with Coconut Milk and Spinach
  • Instant Pot Vegan Potato Soup | The Foodie Eats
    Instant Pot Vegan Potato Soup
  • Butter bean burger topped with tomato, red onion and sauce on an onion bun.
    Vegan Butter Bean Burgers with Rice and Oats

Sides for a shared table

  • A serving spoon scooping a portion of vegan green bean casserole topped with crispy fried onions from a glass baking dish.
    Vegan Green Bean Casserole
  • Close-up of creamy vegan potato salad with dill in a white bowl
    Vegan Potato Salad with Lemon, Dill and Dijon
  • A vibrant bowl of canned bean salad featuring chickpeas, black beans, corn, and tomatoes, served on a rustic wooden table.
    Canned Bean Salad
  • Close-up of sautéed collard greens and onions on a white plate.
    Sautéed Collard Greens Recipe

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More plant-based ideas

Cooking fully vegan? Check the ingredient list and any swaps before choosing from the full collection. The Greek-style spaghetti squash includes feta; leave it out for the dairy-free version described in the recipe.

  • Air fryer cauliflower wings covered in sauce on a gray plate.
    Air Fryer Cauliflower Wings
  • Greek-style spaghetti squash in white rimmed bowl on wood table.
    Instant Pot Spaghetti Squash - Greek Style
  • Cooked boiled peanuts in an Instant Pot with sliced pickles, jalapenos, and green olives.
    Instant Pot Boiled Peanuts with Dill and Cajun Spice
  • Creamy mushroom soup in a pan, with diced mushrooms on a wooden spoon.
    Dairy-Free Condensed Cream of Mushroom Soup (Vegan & Gluten-Free)
  • Cooked green cabbage piled on a white plate.
    Instant Pot Cabbage with Southern Style
  • Lentil soup in white bowl with spoon and striped linen.
    Instant Pot Lentil Soup with Curry and Potatoes
  • White bean soup in brown bowl with spoon in side.
    Easy Vegan Instant Pot White Bean Soup
  • two grapefruit margaritas with salted rims
    Grapefruit Margaritas
  • Savory steel cut oats cooked to a creamy texture in a slow cooker
    Savory Slow Cooker Steel Cut Oats
  • Instant Pot chickpea stew in brown bowl.
    Moroccan-Style Instant Pot Chickpea Stew
  • Instant Pot Pea and Mint Risotto in white bowl with glass of wine.
    Instant Pot Pea and Mint Risotto
  • Portobello mushroom burger with tomato, red onion and leafy greens on a bun.
    Air Fryer Portobello Mushroom Burgers with Pesto Mayo
  • Bowl of Instant Pot Spicy Sweet Potato Peanut Stew with napkin
    Instant Pot Spicy Sweet Potato Peanut Stew
  • Thai noodle salad topped with peanuts and green onions, with lime wedges.
    Spicy Thai Noodle Salad with Peanut Sauce
  • Homemade sushi rolls made with Instant Pot sushi rice, served with soy sauce, wasabi, and pickled ginger
    Instant Pot Sushi Rice: 12 Minutes Low vs. 4 Minutes High
  • Tofu buddha bowl in white bowl.
    Air Fryer Tofu Buddha Bowl
  • Vegetable soup in white bowl
    Instant Pot Vegetable Soup
  • Instant Pot Veggie Lasagna | The Foodie Eats
    Instant Pot Veggie Lasagna with Mushroom "Meat" Sauce
  • Yellow rice in a clear glass bowl.
    Pressure Cooker Yellow Rice Easily Made from Scratch
  • Cilantro lime rice served in a patterned bowl with fresh cilantro and a lime wedge
    Instant Pot Cilantro Lime Rice - Chipotle Copycat
  • Creamy Instant Pot butternut squash soup in a white bowl topped with sautéed mushrooms and black pepper.
    Instant Pot Butternut Squash Soup
  • Pressure Cooker Coconut Rice | The Foodie Eats
    Pressure Cooker Coconut Rice with Fresh Herbs
  • White bowl full of baby lima beans.
    Instant Pot Frozen Baby Lima Beans
  • Vegan sushi rolls with tofu, avocado, cucumber, carrot, bell pepper, asparagus, green onion, and kimchi
    Vegan Sushi Rolls with Tofu and Kimchi
  • Top-down view of a white bowl filled with shredded kale and Brussels sprout salad, tossed with diced apples, pears, radishes, and golden raisins in a creamy vinaigrette.
    Kale and Brussels Sprout Salad
  • Close-up of cauliflower stuffing with carrots, celery, and mushrooms in a white serving dish
    Vegan Cauliflower Stuffing
  • Instant Pot Pumpkin Soup | The Foodie Eats
    Instant Pot Pumpkin Soup
  • A bowl of Instant Pot lentil dal with spinach and tomatoes, served in a white bowl.
    Instant Pot Lentil Dal
  • Chickpea curry with spinach and tomatoes served alongside red quinoa.
    Vegan Chickpea Curry with Spinach and Tomatoes
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    Chilled Corn Soup - Whole-Food, Plant-Based
  • Chilled and Spicy Avocado-Cucumber Soup - The Foodie Eats
    Avocado-Cucumber Soup - Chilled and Spicy!

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