Easy-Peasy Vegan Recipes for the Time-Strapped (or Lazy) Cook

February 7, 2024

Whether you’re super busy or just feeling lazy (we hear you), these vegan recipes are short on time and long on flavor. Get ready to salivate.

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Check out our favorite lazy vegan recipes that you can pull together with ease.

Not only do these vegan recipes tick the quick and easy box, but some are even healthy. Because lazy doesn’t have to mean eating junk food! Don’t miss too, so when you go to reheat your delicious dinner, you keep all the nutrients in — and bacteria out.

Hummus and Rice Noodle Salad

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There are three super easy recipes in @Mina_Rome’s . We’ve gone with the hummus and rice noodle salad (2:29), which features no-cook noodles, peas, and a .

Easy Vegan Tuna Melt Sandwich

Sometimes, all you want for dinner is a sandwich. But that doesn’t mean it has to be boring. This from Zardy Plants takes just 15 minutes to whip up. , while dulse flakes provide that “tuna” flavor.

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Couscous Fried Rice

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It doesn’t get much easier than this. Cheap Lazy Vegan’s is neither rice nor fried. True to our theme of lazy vegan recipes, she’s created a dish that takes mere minutes to make and tastes a lot like the popular we all know and love.

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Easy Air Fryer Mug Cake

In need of a ? Joan from has you covered with her air fryer mug cake. Ingredients include banana, date syrup, almond milk, and self-raising flour. The best part? It’s a single serving, so there’s no risk of overindulging.

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Southwestern Quinoa Salad

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There are three super easy recipes in @SarahsVeganKitchen’s as well. I’ve opted for the Southwestern quinoa salad (2:40) because it looks sooooo good. Yes, you have to , but it doesn’t take that long, and you can use the time to chop up the veggies.

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One Pot Lasagna

Traditional lasagna is incredibly time-consuming. If you’re craving this , why not try this one-pot version from ? It’s got all the staples required for it to be super tasty, but then you make it in one pot. If you chop fast, it’ll be ready in half an hour.

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5-Minute Vegan Lunch Idea

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Create this super quick lunch from by combining chopped cucumber, tomato, parsley, kalamata olives, and onion with a splash of tangy lemon juice and a pinch of salt. Pile the mixture onto a naan bread that’s been generously spread with , and sprinkle vegan feta on top.

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Golden Overnight Oats

Soaked oats have been my for the longest time. I tend to stick with blueberries and protein powder, but I think I might give these golden overnight oats from Javant at a go. With turmeric, ginger powder, cinnamon, and date paste, I’m anticipating a taste explosion tomorrow morning.

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Curry Noodle Soup

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This (2:11) is one of three easy-peasy recipes in Tasty’s . I chose this one because I’m a sucker for anything with red curry paste. Featuring a good amount of veggies (broccoli, red bell pepper, etc.) and not that complicated, I make it a win.

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Naan Pesto Pizza

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The Edgy Veg’s is genius. I mean, what else are you going to do with the leftover naan from your Indian curry evening? Along with the pesto, you’ll need cherry tomatoes, , sliced onion, and optional protein (Candice suggests marinated soy curls).

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