Craving some comfort food? These Vegan Soul Food recipes will leave you nourished and satisfied. From mushroom Stroganoff to beans and curries, this collection has it all.
What is Vegan Soul Food?
Vegan soul food combines dishes that can instantly make you feel warm and cozy. Oftentimes, they bring up precious memories from the past that are often associated with a particular dish.
Vegan soul food meals are often served warm and can include main dishes as well as desserts.
Here's my collection of the easy vegan soul food recipes that you probably haven't tried yet. So get your apron on and start cooking.
The Complete Guide To An Easy Vegan Mushroom Stroganoff
This creamy and one pot Vegan Mushroom Stroganoff is as easy to make as it is delicious to eat. It’s the ultimate comfort dish that gets along nicely with mashed potatoes, rice or pasta. What’s even better? It’s easy to make with everyday ingredients.
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Best Thai Red Curry With Eggplant And Tofu
This Eggplant Zucchini Red Curry with tofu and coconut milk is an easy vegan recipe perfect for meal prep bowls or busy weeknights. Sprinkle with fresh cilantro and enjoy! Simple and flavorful.
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The Best Vegan Chili You'll Ever Taste
Vegan Chili Recipe – sure to become a mainstay in your household with its spicy and hearty flavor. Pour it over some baked potatoes, top it with vegan cheddar or Feta and sour cream, and it will transform itself into a cozy bowl of deliciousness. Don't forget to serve it with homemade cornbread.
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White Bean Mushroom Soup
This White Bean Mushroom Soup is super easy to make, comforting, and satisfying. Made with fresh vegetables, canned beans, and thyme, this is an easy vegan soup packed with plant-based protein and lots of flavors.
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Eggplant Potato Stew Recipe
This thick and hearty Eggplant Stew Recipe is ready in under 1 hour! It's easy to make with carrots, potatoes, eggplant, and aromatic spices and is cozy and delicious.
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Vegan Pierogies With Potatoes And Mushrooms
These Vegan Pierogies are an ultimate Eastern European recipe that everyone loves. Made with just 6 ingredients, these potato and mushroom dumplings are sure to satisfy your comfort food craving. Serve them with a dollop of vegan sour cream, chopped dill, and plenty of sauteed onion.
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White Bean Stew
No time for a complex meal? No problem. This vegan White Bean, Bell Peppers, And Tomato Stew is a simple and satisfying dish that doesn't skimp on flavor. It's healthy, hearty, and absolutely delicious. Plus, it's made with the ingredients you're likely to have on your hands. Sprinkle with fresh parsley and serve with some crusty bread.
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How To make Miso And Seaweed Soup From Scratch Without Dashi
Miso Soup is one of the easiest soups. I'll show you how to make a vegan White Miso and Seaweed Soup in just 10 minutes. So easy, delicious, and featuring a savory Miso paste broth, silken tofu, wakame, and no dashi, this fast and fail-proof soup is sure to become your favorite for busy days.
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Vegan Tomato Risotto
Creamy Vegan Tomato Risotto is a simple yet ultra flavorful recipe that thanks to my secret ingredient is sure to become a family's favorite. This healthy Cherry Tomato Risotto is ready in just 30 minutes and great for busy weeknights.
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Fried Chanterelle Mushrooms And Potatoes Recipe
This Fried Chanterelle Mushrooms And Potatoes Recipe is an easy and delicious comfort food that never fails! Made in one pan and with just 5 ingredients, this cozy and flavorful dish is sure to become a hit.
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How To Make Sautéed Swiss Chard: A Simple Swiss Chard Guide
Want to know How To Cook Swiss Chard? Look no further. My gluten free Sautéed Swiss Chard recipe with garlic and tomatoes is simple yet unique. It's ready in minutes and is loaded with nutrients. This easy red chard recipe makes a wonderful and delicious addition to any recipe. This recipe is great with collard greens too.
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BEST Oven-Baked Sweet Potato Fries, Easy + Crispy!
Oven-Baked vegan Sweet Potato Fries can be tricky. After a WHOLE BUNCH of trial and error, I can share these sweet potato fry-baking tips with you.
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Vegetarian Gnocchi Soup
This vegetarian gnocchi soup with broccoli and carrots is a cozy warming lunch and so good for a chilly day! Packed with healthy vegetables and fragrant herbs.
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Vegan Red Pepper Pasta With Olive Gremolata
This Vegan Red Pepper Pasta features easy roasted sweet red pepper sauce tossed with fettuccine and a simple Olive Gremolata. It's a super quick and satisfying recipe that you can make on a whim. Perfect for lunch or late dinner.
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Kidney Bean Burgers
Kidney Bean Burgers with loads of flavour and texture. They are quick and easy to make, perfect for midweek meals and great for making ahead too!
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Crispy Smashed Red Potatoes With Garlic And Dill In The Oven
So easy and delicious, these Crispy Smashed Red Potatoes With Garlic And Dill are a comfort side dish that never disappoints. This vegan potato recipe is made with just 4 simple ingredients, these crushed red potatoes are great for any occasion.
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The Ultimate Vegan Grilled Cheese
There is nothing better than a toasted, melty grilled cheese- with a secret ingredient that makes it even better!
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Easy Vegan Potato Pancakes From Mashed Potatoes
Looking for savory vegan soul food recipes with leftover mashed potatoes? When you don’t feel like spending hours cooking, these Vegan Potato Pancakes are just the answer. Crisp and golden, these easy savory pancakes are made from mashed potatoes and a few delicious additions. They're good for a vegan breakfast, side dish, or even dinner.
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Vegan Fish Tacos (wfpb, oil free)
Homemade vegan Fish Tacos with whole food plant based ingredients. Flavorful healthy fish tacos with no fish. Great weeknight dinner.
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Miso Dumpling Soup (15 Minutes)
This simple miso dumpling soup can be made in just 15 minutes! A cozy, delicious soup you will make over and over again.
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Vegan Sausage Casserole with Beans
Looking for easy and hearty vegan dinner recipes? Look no further than this Vegan or Vegetarian Sausage Casserole with beans and vegetables in a rich tomato sauce. It's a perfect comfort food for a family dinner.
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Easy Vegan Enchilada Soup
Between the bold flavors and creamy-yet-hearty texture, this vegan enchilada soup will quickly become one of your favorite one-pot recipes.
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Vegan Mushroom Bolognese
This Bolognese is one of the best vegan soul food recipes. It's made with Portobello mushrooms in the comfort of your slow cooker! The gluten-free recipe packs a flavor punch and is perfect for meat eaters in your family. They won't be able to tell it's vegan. Serve over noodles or rice.
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Vegan Mac and Cheese Without Cashews
Vegan Mac and Cheese Without Cashews is just as creamy and comforting as the classic version but made with veggies. No vegan cheese required!
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Vegan Poppy Seed Cake
Looking for sweet vegan soul food recipes to feed the crowd? This Poppy Seed Cake is a stunning and absolutely delicious egg-free and dairy-free cake made with real poppy seeds, a reach fruit layer, and homemade buttercream. This easy vegan dessert will brighten up any occasion. Add it to your cookbook.
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Best Ever Vegan Chocolate Cake Recipe (You'll Be Making On Repeat)
This is the BEST vegan chocolate cake recipe you will ever find! This decadent chocolate cake is fluffy, and rich and will leave everyone begging for more.
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Cruffin Recipe {Vegan Croissant Muffin Recipe}
This Cruffin recipe is a vegan version of a famous Croissant Muffin - beautiful and delicious sweet pastry. Unlike a traditional Cruffin that features homemade laminated dough, my Cruffin is made with yeast which makes the whole process so much easier.
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Easy Vegan Raspberry Panna Cotta Without Gelatin
This 15-minute vegan Raspberry Panna Cotta is creamy, rich and literally foolproof. With no gelatin, it is so easy, you can make it every day. I'll show you how to make Panna Cotta that is dairy-free, sugar-free and absolutely delightful. Perfect for any occasion.
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3-Ingredient Vegan Aquafaba Chocolate Mousse (No Tofu)
The coolest, creamiest, and lightest Vegan Chocolate Mousse is probably one of the easiest vegan soul food recipes. It's made with just 3 ingredients. It's the perfect Valentine's Day dessert and you can use chickpea water (aka aquafaba) instead of tofu!
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Healthy Vegan Chocolate Brownie Cookies
These Brownie Cookies are the tastiest ones you'll ever make, and what's best is that this recipe is incredibly easy and is also vegan! It's a healthy brownie cookie recipe that doesn't compromise on flavor at all!
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Best Apple Pie Egg Rolls
These Vegan Apple Pie Egg Rolls are crispy on the outside with a tangy and moderately sweet green apple filling. They make a great choice for breakfast or brunch.
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Healthy Banana Brownies
Oil-free & gluten-free vegan banana brownies with crunchy walnuts and a moist, cake-like texture. Also free from refined sugar and soy!
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7 Layer Magic Bars
Vegan magic bars are sweet, chewy, and addictive! These 7 layer magic bars are so good you won’t be able to tell they’re dairy free!
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Oat Milk Rice Pudding (Refined Sugar Free)
Enjoy this healthy and delicious vegan oat milk rice pudding with all the family. Easy to make using pantry staples!
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Vegan Lemon Tartlets
If you love lemon desserts, then these Lemon Curd Tartlets are absolutely perfect for you! They feature a delicious creamy, lemon curd filling and buttery shortcrust pastry tarts that have the most delicious flavor. What's best is that they're also incredible easy to make and are also vegan!
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3 Ingredient Oreo Cake
This 3 ingredient Oreo cake is insanely delicious! No cream, no butter, no eggs, no added extra sugar, no baking!
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Chocolate Banana Brownies
You’re going to love this recipe for Chocolate Banana Brownies! It’s a super easy vegan recipe, that mixes up quickly with no faff, and always comes out delicious. Serve it with a dairy-free ice cream and/or caramel sauce.
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Biscoff Butter Cookies
These soft, chewy vegan Biscoff butter cookies are easy to make in one bowl. They have delicious cinnamon & brown sugar flavor in every bite!
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Blackberry Lemon Bread
A delightful summer quick bread recipe, blackberry lemon bread is a vegan treat packed with lemon and blackberry flavor!
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I hope you enjoyed this collection of the best vegan soul food recipes. What recipe are you going to make first?
Iryna Bychkiv is the founder and writer of the culinary website Lavender & Macarons, where she shares clean, European-inspired recipes that are delicious, easy to prepare, and made with wholesome ingredients. Iryna loves creating meals that are simple yet healthy and unique, including vegan and vegetarian recipes.
Iryna is also a freelance writer for MSN and Associated Press Wire.
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