You’ll find something for everyone on this list of plant-based recipes.

And even better, most of these dishes are less than 30 minutes from start to finish.

The vegan broth is flavored with soy sauce and chili crisp, which brings the heat.

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Photo:Caitlin Bensel

If you’re not a fan of mushrooms, easily swap them out for carrots.

Chickpea Salad Sandwich

Chickpeas make a surprising (and incredibly delicious!)

vegan swap for tuna in this salad sandwich.

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Jen Causey

Use vegan mayo to make thiscompletely plant-based.

Watermelon Poke Bowls

Watermelon makes a surprisingly good substitute for tuna in this Hawaiian-style poke recipe.

(The soy-sesame marinade gives it a more savory note.)

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VICTOR PROTASIO

Use vegan mayo for the spicy drizzle.

Black Bean-Oat Burger

This mix-and-cook burger recipe is super simple to make.

It’s loaded with good-for-you superfoods.

Chickpea salad sandwich on a plate

Alison Miksch

Think carrots and butternut squash, lentils, and crunchy roasted almonds.

Slow-Cooker Vegetarian Chili With Sweet Potatoes

The secret ingredient in this chili?

It’s cocoa powder, which gives the dish a mole-like flavor.

Watermelon Poke Bowl

Victor Protasio

Asian condiments like rice vinegar and ginger add plenty of zing.

Red Lentil Curry

Indian curries are a popular vegan dinner idea.

(Feel free to make it all year long, though, using frozen corn instead.)

Black Bean-Oat Burger

Greg DuPree

The secret to giving this its very ground beef-like vibe?

Grating the tofu and mixing it with a flavorful sriracha and sesame sauce.

And if you don’t have quinoa, couscous or another grain will do!

Red Lentil Squash Soup Recipe

Caitlin Bensel

(We love it with a generous smear of avocado.)

We like to add grilled tofu to make it truly dinner-worthy.

Summer Squash Farro Bowl

Consider this the perfect summer edition of a grain bowl.

Slow-Cooker Vegetarian Chili With Sweet Potatoes, Beans, and Tomatoes Topped With Corn Chips in a Bowl

Con Poulos

and summer squash are topped with an array of fresh herbs.

Loaded Sweet Potatoes With Coconut and Kale

Stuffed potatoes are a perfect easy dinner idea.

Nutty Tofu Bowls

Caitlin Bensel

Peanut Butter Ramen Recipe

Antonis Achilleos

Red Lentil Curry, one of RS’s great lentil recipes

José Picayo

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Vegan Paella Recipe

Caitlin Bensel

Skillet Polenta in Creamy Tomato Sauce

CAITLIN BENSEL

Toasted Israeli Couscous With Corn and Herbs Recipe

Greg DuPree

Wild Rice and Mushroom Pilaf With Cranberries in a Brown Bowl

Gentl + Hyers

Tofu and Mushroom Lettuce Wraps

Fred Hardy

Roasted Root Veggie Quinoa Bowls

Victor Protasio

Chickpea Veggie Burger on a cutting board

Caitlin Bensel

Superfood lentil salad served on a plate

Victor Protasio

Summer Squash Farro Bowl Recipe

Caitlin Bensel

Roasted Butternut Squash With Tahini Sauce Recipe

Caitlin Bensel

Loaded Sweet Potatoes With Coconut and Kale

Victor Protasio

Tofu & Cabbage Salad with Coconut Dressing

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