15 Incredibly Delicious Vegan Dinner Recipes to Try

It’s officially that time of year when we all collectively struggle to button our favorite jeans — and honestly? Fair enough. Comfort food season is here, and we’re not skipping out! Just because you’re eating vegan doesn’t mean you’re sacrificing flavor. The recipes in this post prove quite the opposite.

They’re hearty, filling, satisfying (in all the best ways), and perfect whether you’re cooking for a cozy dinner party, a festive gathering, or simply treating yourself to something special at home. Whether you’re plant-based by choice or necessity, these dishes are delicious and absolutely worth trying.

Let’s get into the comforting, flavor-packed vegan dinner recipes you’ll want to make on repeat.

1. MUSHROOM WELLINGTON

Recipe: Delicious Everyday

Flaky puff pastry wrapped around savory mushrooms — need I say more? Elegant, flavorful, and perfect when you’re aiming to impress.

2. VEGAN RICOTTA LASAGNA

Recipe: Alexa Fueled Naturally

Who knew lasagna could be this good without dairy? This vegan ricotta version is rich, cozy, and ideal for a comforting night in.

3. STUFFED BUTTERNUT SQUASH WITH QUINOA AND CRANBERRIES

Recipe: leanjumpstart.com

I’m I the only person that is obsessed with butternut squash? I know its kinda a random food to be obsessed over. But I’m telling you, this fruit? vegetable is so good. Especially in this recipe where it is roasted and stuffed with delicious quinoa and cranberry filling. Yum!

4. MUSHROOM RISOTTO

Recipe: twospoons.ca

This mushroom risotto by Hanna from twospoons.ca looks super easy to make and super comforting and delicious, its a definite must try.

5. MUSHROOM AND LEEK PIE

Recipe: Attachment Mummy

There is something inherently comforting about pot pies (or is that me?). This vegan pot pie is filled with yummy mushrooms, and the result is a delicious pie that is perfect for any dinner table.

6. MUSHROOM BOLOGNESE WITH SMOKED TOFU

Recipe: lazycatkitchen.com

Now this is comfort food! Picture this: a comfy night in with bae or your quarantine pals, some glasses of wine and a plate of this delicious vegan Bolognese.

7. HEARTY VEGAN STEW

Recipe: supergoldnenbakes.com

If there ever was a perfect vegan dinner recipe it’s this hearty stew. It’s just a meal that seems perfect to have a big bowl of on a cold winter day.

8. GARLIC, MUSHROOM AND SPINACH PIZZA

Recipe: biancazapatka.com

If you’re looking for something easy to whip up but still want cooking cred and a delicious dinner, this vegan spinach and mushroom pizza is perfect and pretty stunning to look at, food for the eyes and mouth.

9. HERBED VEGETABLE POT PIE

Recipe: Rabbit & Wolves

A light and airy pot pie, if you want some thing fresh and lighter for dinner. The key is to use a lighter and thinner dough, for a crispy, flaky and no less comforting result.

10. LENTIL AND ROAST VEG BAKE

Recipe: Rebel Recipes

The base of this is some deliciously roasted vegetables. Which you can never go wrong with in my opinion. Its a one pan magical mix of vegetables that I think is a must try.

11. MUSHROOM, WHITE BEAN AND RICE SOUP

Recipe: Tasting to Thrive

There is nothing more comforting than a good hearty soup in my opinion and this mushroom, white bean and rice soup is hearty and creamy and satisfying.

12. HUNGARIAN GOULASH RECIPE WITH MASHED POTATOES

Recipe: Ela Vegan

A goulash is usually a stew of meat but since this is a list of vegan dinner recipes this dish is obviously a completely vegan twist on the popular dish, made with soy and other yummy vegetables. This recipe is flavorful and unique.

13. DELICIOUS STUFFED SWEET POTATOES

Recipe: Simply Ceecee

These stuffed sweet potatoes are not your typical dinner meal. But if you’re looking to step out of the box, this recipe is delicious and a must try. The sweet potatoes are roasted and added on top is a yummy filling of black beans, tomatoes, avocado, and a hummus drizzle. 

14. LENTIL ROAST WITH BALSAMIC ONION GRAVY

Recipe: Wallflower Kitchen

This inventive meatless, “meatloaf” is a prefect dish to add to your dinner table. Made with beans, lentils, vegetables and oats, you get the meaty texture of a traditional meatloaf while keeping the recipe vegan!

15. VEGAN MAC N’ CHEESE

Recipe: Contentedness Cooking.

You can never never go wrong with macaroni and cheese. Its just an infallible classic. Which is why this creamy vegan mac and cheese by Florian, from Contentedness Cooking is a must try.

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Whether you’re cooking for a cozy night in, a festive gathering, or simply craving something deliciously comforting, I hope these recipes inspire your next vegan dinner. Let me know which one you try first — I have a feeling you’ll want to make more than one!