15 delicious vegan recipes

This well-spiced bowl is so versitile. Eat it as is or stuff it in a wrap as a burrito filling. Hot tip: Toasting grains and seeds, like quinoa, in a dry pan before adding liquid brings out their nutty flavour. Get the recipe: Mexican Quinoa

Sometimes vegan cuisine is labelled as boring. Try a spoonful of this cumin and cinnamon-spiced Moroccan-inspired dish and say it to our face. Get the recipe: Red Lentils with Sweet Potato and Apricots

Our dressing in this recipe calls for honey, but maple syrup is a simple swap. Portobello mushrooms have a great meaty texture. Get the recipe: Grilled Portobellos with Quinoa Salad

Firm tofu is a tasty treat under a blanket of Panko crumbs. Dunk them in your favourite dip. Get the recipe: Crispy Tofu Nuggets

Tofu gets a bad rap, but when marinated and crisped up (whether baked, grilled or fried), it’s a really nice way to get your protein. These sweet skewers rule. Get the recipe: Miso-Maple Tofu Kebabs

Here’s the thing with this salad: it’s a complex mix of sweet and savoury, tender and crunchy (plus loads of filling protein in for form of quinoa and pepitas) that’s off the chain. We love the tahini dressing (swap the honey for maple syrup here) and cubes of caramelized squash. Get the recipe: Sautéed Squash and Quinoa Salad

Great for potlucks, for brunch, for eating warm or cold, these baked beans are sweet and bold, thanks to maple syrup and smoked paprika. Get the recipe: Smoky Campfire Beans

You don’t need beef to have a good time. This hearty chili packs sweet potato, beans and a bold flavour. And don’t skimp on the toppings, either—you might be surprised to discover how tasty vegan dairy products can be. Get the recipe: Make-Ahead Lentil Chili

Reduce or omit the jalapeno if your little one is senstive to spice. Serve over jasmine rice and gobble it up with warm naan. This complete protein meal can do no wrong. Get the recipe: Chana Masala

No eggs, no problem—golden turmeric gives crumbled tofu an egg-y sorta look and feel. Black beans kick in extra lean protein and the flavour bomb of red pepper, garlic, onion, chili powder and avocado will blow your mind. Get the recipe: Vegan Tofu Scramble

Here’s your first lesson in raw vegan baking: Dates are your best friend. They’re naturally sweet and hold their own when mixed with cocoa powder and nuts to create a convincingly decadent and chewy brownie substitute. Get the recipe: No-Bake Brownie Bites

Pho is great because it’s such a choose-your-own-adventure dish. Start with a veggie broth base and add cinnamon, star anise, ginger, garlic and cilantro stalks to create a fragrant flavour. The party starts when each player garnishes their own bowl with whatever they want. We’re fans of smoked tofu, loads of bean sprouts and always a drizzle of hoisin. Get the recipe: Vegetarian Pho

So, this recipe isn’t vegan because it calls for butter. But vegan cooks know how to roll with it and adapt recipes—and this is an easy fix. Swap that butter for a vegan brand or use olive or coconut oil. Lentils make the soup hearty, while sweet coconut milk tones down the tomatoes’ acidity and makes it smooth and rich. Get the recipe: Tomato, Lentil and Coconut Soup

If you’re after alternative proteins, you’ve come to the right spot. There are 19 grams per serving in this simple ditty thanks to quinoa, tofu—which you bake for a super-delish crispy finish—and easy edamame. Get the recipe: Thai Tofu-Quinoa Bowl

This recipe calls for milk chocolate chips, but subbing for your fave vegan choco is no sweat. Get the recipe: Mocha Chocolate Mousse with Tofu