https://www.veganeasy.org

https://thecheaplazyvegan.com

One of my favorite simple vegan meals is canned refried beans, avocado with salt and pepper, and tortillas, chips, toast, etc on the side.

Also, smoothies are some of the most versatile and easy things out there.

Suggest r/veganrecipes and r/PlantBasedDiet

IMO, the transition is easiest when you just take what you would normally eat and veganize it. Use Impossible meat instead of ground beef, leave the sprinkles of cheese off, use vegan ranch, etc. This makes it less stressful and easier to stick with.

I love rice and beans. It's a staple in my diet. The more beans you eat the more your body produces the enzymes to break them down and the less gas your body produces. I know that the extra gas is an issue for some people but it becomes a non-issue after a while.

You can then take that basic combination of rice and beans and place it in some tortillas with something like avocados or tomatoes and it's delicious.

Just some ideas.

I love pasta and I do this one often.

I sauté garlic and a shallot in some olive oil, toss in some cherry tomatoes until they burst, add in some sun dried tomatoes, some pasta water and some cashew cheese or cream to make a creamy sauce. Then I chop a cooked v2 burger and add some to my bowl. It’s yummy, I seen it on instagram, I’m pretty sure it’s eat more plants account.

I also do Mexican black beans. Sauté garlic and capsicum with some smoked papand cumin. Add in about a tablespoon of tomato paste. Toss in a can of black beans and its brine (organic black beans) and a teaspoon of peanut butter and simmer for about 5ish minutes. I eat that with an avocado, some coriander, a chipotle cashew cream and a tortilla.

I wrap the leftovers in a tortilla for breakfast!

I also just love Asian style noodles with tofu and veggies. I mix soy sauce, sweet soy sauce, brown sugar, chilli garlic sauce and sesame oil for the sauce. Yum 😋

Unless you’re also trying to go WFPB, then start with what you usually cook and just do substitutes…easiest way to transition! :-) if you share what your usual go to meals are, I’d be happy to suggest subs :-)

• Spaghetti Bolognese using vegan mince/TVP and/or lentils (use protein pasta for extra protein)
• Lentil soup
• Tacos/burritos using tofu
• Noodle stir fry using tofu or vegan chick'n
• Pizza with vegan meat + veggies
• Bangers n mash with vegan sausages

All easy!

For pasta. Buy the plant based jar pesto from Coles and mix with cooked pasta. Add some tofu or vegan mince. Done. Rice dish. Simply tofu cooked how ever you want with rice and veggies. Done.

My easy/flex meal is simply tofu & rice + a sauce, usually with chopped veggies as a side. For the tofu I use firm tofu (macro or coles/aldi brand) and press it out, soak in soy sauce for a few mins and then toss in a neutral oil, then sprinkle whatever seasoning (usually garlic powder, paprika, pepper) and then corn flour/starch, though using a combo of rice and corn flour is nicer imo, then I cook in the air fryer for 10 mins or so on 200 (though I guess there's no difference in cooking it in the oven?).

Can really do what you want with it, I often cook it for a couple minutes in sweet and sour or teryaki sauce after it comes out of the air fryer, if I'm super lazy I just get some vegan sauce off the shelf and use that.

Ich kann die Rezepte/Seite von Bianca Zapatka empfehlen. Und auf Instagram fitgreenmind.

Auf der Seite immer lecker essen gibt es sehr einfache gerichte, die ich mache, wenn ich nicht viel Zeit habe. Vielleicht wirst du dort fündig. Ich habe mal eines meiner Lieblingsrezepte, die Ofen-Gniocchi verlinkt. Die kann man auch gut mit weiterem gewürfelten Gemüse, Kichererbsen oder Tofuwürfeln abwandeln.

Step 1: brate Zwiebeln, Knoblauch und Currypaste an

Step 2: füge 3 verschiedene Gemüse hinzu

Step 3: füge eine Protein Quelle(tofu, veggie hack, linsen, Kichererbsen) hinzu

Step 4: lösche das ganze mit passierten Tomaten oder Veganer Sahne oder Kokosmilch ab.

Step 5: würzen

Step 6: Reis oder Nudeln oder Kartoffeln als Beilage

Ich finde ein super einfaches Rezept ist so ein Basic-Kichererbsen-Curry:

1 Zwiebel gehackt
2 Knoblauchzehen zerdrückt oder gehackt
1 Dose gehackte Tomaten
1 Dose Kokosmilch (400ml)
1 Dose Kichererbsen (400 Gramm)
2 TL Garam Masala
3 TL Currypulver
1 TL Kreuzkümmel
Salz, Chilipulver

1. Öl in einem Topf oder Pfanne erhitzen. Knoblauch und Zwiebeln hinzufügen und glasig werden lassen.
2. Gewürze hinzufügen und kurz anrösten.
3. Gehackte Tomaten und Kokosmilch hinzufügen und ein paar Minuten köcheln lassen.
4. Abgetropfte Kichererbsen hinzufügen und circa 10 Minuten einköcheln lassen. Ggf. mit Speisestärke oder Mehlschwitze etwas andicken.
5. Mit Salz und Chili abschmecken, mit Reis servieren

Schmeckt super lecker, ist schnell gemacht, hält sich im Kühlschrank ein paar Tage und lässt sich gut einfrieren. Außerdem hat es ein vollständiges Aminosäuren-Profil. :D

Manchmal, wenn ich noch welche da hab, schneide ich noch rote Paprika in Würfel und schmeiß sie mit rein wenn die Zwiebeln fast fertig gebraten sind.

https://www.zuckerjagdwurst.com/de/vegane-rezepte

Die Seite finde ich gut. Da werden die Rezepte auch nach Länge gefiltert.

Spicy peanut noodles 🍜

(I’ll elaborate below on the details of each one, but I’ve put it down there for the sake of readability since I’ve written a novel)

1. Chicken noodle soup

2. Spaghetti and lentil pasta with Cesar salad and garlic bread

3. Stir fry

4. Shepherd’s pie

5. Overnight oats

6. Pita pizzas

7. Curry with chickpeas and rice

8. Quinoa salad

9. Lentil loaf with potatoes and coleslaw

10. Korean lentils with rice and veggie side

(1) I’ll add this in in just a second, I posted about this yesterday Edit: “throw a couple cups of broth (I use a vegan chicken bullion cube) in a pot, add in diced sweet potato, onions, carrots, and celery. Also add soy curls to the mix. The soy curls are supposed to be pre-soaked before you add them, but I don’t bother and just cook them in the broth- you’ll need a lot more broth than you think if you’re doing it this way. In another pot, boil some noodles (I like rotini) and add to the pot when they’re cooked. And then bon appetit!”

(2) jarred pasta sauce with your noodles of choice. Garlic bread can be super easy- preheat the oven to 400-ish degrees Fahrenheit. Take vegan butter and crush some fresh garlic (or if you’re really lazy, just garlic powder) and optional dried cilantro. Mix, then spread on your bread of choice. A baguette split down the middle is better tasting, but I’ve done this with slices of bread, and it turned out okay. Wrap the bread in tinfoil, and bake. Cesar salad dressing plus romain lettuce (I’ll either cut or tear the lettuce) and optional croutons. I like to top the pasta with a nooch mountain and a river of hot sauce, but you do you!

(3) Veggies + a “protein” + noodles. Frozen veggies are super easy, and you can even get mixes specifically made for stir fries. Easy fresh veggies options are mushrooms (you can even buy fresh pre-sliced), shredded cabbage, bell pepper, broccoli florets, and onions (you could pre-slice fresh, or buy frozen diced onion). Canned sliced water chestnuts add a nice crunch. Fry this off in a pan. Meanwhile, cook noodles of choice (rice noodles, soba noodles, udon noodles, etc.,) and drain. Add whatever sauce you want to the veggie pan (I like to make an easy peanut sauce, but there are tons of other options! Jarred stir fry sauces, sweet and sour sauces, spicy garlic sauce, etc.,). Once you’ve incorporated the sauce, add the noodles and stir them into the veggies. If you want, you can add a “protein” item to bulk it up a bit. Tofu (I like cubes of extra firm tofu, or deep fried puff tofu. I’ve made the latter by covering in sweet and sour sauce and baking, and it was incredible.) Optional toppings like crushed peanuts, bean sprouts, hoisin, chilli sauce, and green onions.

(4) Lentil shepherd’s pie with potatoes and canned lentils is awesome! You can use a bagged veggie mix and pre-made gravy.

(5) This was a staple for me when I needed a quick breakfast. Add oats and any liquid of choice (I’ve literally made chocolate orange oats with cocoa powder and sweetened canned mandarin oranges, using the liquid from the can). Add-ins are endless: ground flax seed, fresh or frozen fruit, nut butter, jam, or maple syrup. That hardly scratches the surface in terms of options. Dice some apples and mix with cinnamon (you can cook the apple first if you feel like it), maple syrup, and flax seed. Voila, lazy apple pie oats.

(6) this may be weird, but I grew up eating this as a child, and I love it. Spread tomato paste (or pizza sauce if you prefer) and optional dried Italian seasoning on one side of the bread. Top with anything you want- mushrooms, zucchini, veggie pepperoni, bell pepper, spinach, vegan cheese, pineapple, jalapeños, shredded vegan chicken, tomato slices, etc.,

(7) Buy a pre-made curry (there are jarred options and spice mixes) and mix with anything you feel like- rice, chickpeas, tofu, veggies, etc., For example, mix butter chicken spice with coconut milk and add to pan with chickpeas. Serve with a side of rice and optional bread product of choice.

(8) there’s tons of recipes for this online. I can make recommendations if you’d like

(9) there’s tons of recipes for lentil loaf online. A lot are super easy and it’s generally freezer-friendly if you want to batch cook. Mix coleslaw with dressing of choice (I like to make a vegan mayo-based dressing). Add any sides- boiled corn on the cob, frozen cooked peas, creamed corn, mashed potatoes, etc.,

(10) It Doesn’t Taste Like Chicken has an awesome recipe for what they call Korean lentils. I like to pair it with a side of rice and baked veggies- usually something like broccoli, asparagus, green beans, and sweet potato.

Red beans and rice in the crockpot. Ingredients are red beans, celery, green pepper, onion, Cajun spices and water. Cook for 6-7 hours and serve over rice. I’ll find the actual recipe I use if you’re interested, but you can probably search and find something you’d like.

Loaded peppers with impossible burger

Patiently waiting for replies! I was going to ask this same question. So many of the vegan recipes have dozens of ingredients and take forever to cook. This is fine some days, but sometimes I just want something quick and easy.

I started baking about a year ago, and I started with following nora cooks recipes because they’re easy to follow and turn out really well! I would start simple with something like brownies or cookies. good luck! it’s so much fun once you get into it

I love Domestic Gothess because she has such a wide range of recipes including interesting cultural bakes and because they're in grams. I love her breads like her Babka and cinnamon roll variations. As for encouragement, you can do this! Baking is so fun and satisfying, and you and your wife will have a great time sampling the products! That mixer is gorgeous, you're in safe hands 😊

Cupcakes or cake with homemade frosting! It came out so much better than store brought.

Love this!

Nora cooks and loving it vegan are my 2 go tos for simple recipes than can be made at home. And their recipes never miss.

Here are some good recipe websites:) https://minimalistbaker.com/recipes/vegan/ https://ohsheglows.com https://happyherbivore.com

I use and love all three!

Veganism isn't some magical diet. Just eat what you normally would but swap the meat for mock-meat, swap the cheese for mock-cheese, and use soy/oat/almond/pea milk instead of cow.

Also, don't forget that veganism is about more than diet.

Check these out too!

https://www.eatingveganwithme.com

https://www.noracooks.com/vegan-baked-ziti/

Dry out tofu for a day, cut it into cubes, add garlic salt and roast at 425 for a 20-30 minutes! crispy and so good, i usually make it with some roasted veggies and dip it all in TJ's Soyaki sauce

https://www.youtube.com/results?search_query=sweet+potato+soul

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sweet potato soul has great videos on this!

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You should also stock up on rice, quinoa, canned/dry beans, frozen veggies, oats, sweet potatoes, pasta (trader joes has good high protein, gf pasta), onion, and garlic to make meals in a pinch-like buddha bowls. Just find some good vegan sauces that you like-either homemade or in store.

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tofu: press and cube, sautee in olive oil until crisp, then toss in nutritional yeast and sautee in soy sauce.

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another resource:

https://shopsununder.com/blogs/blog/vegan-recipes-an-ever-growing-list

What vegan sources of protein do you like?

Beans and tofu are the most common vegan sources of protein, but they are not the only ones. You can try using lentils (lentil soup or stew, dahl, lentil salad, vegan bolognese sauce) or tempeh & seitan (sauté, BBQ-style), TVP (textured vegetable protein, can often be used like chicken) & soy curls. You can use faux-meats to veganize some classic recipes using vegan patties, sausages or minced meat.

You can try using beans and tofu another way, in order to by-pass the texture issue. Chickpeas can be blended and become hummus. Chickpea flour (besan or gram) can be used to make filling salty pancakes, panisse or socca. Tofu can be eaten scrambled, like eggs. Silken tofu is used in a lot of desserts like vegan panna cotta, soft tofu can be added in Asian soups or in mapo tofu.

Tomato soup and lentil soup are our go-tos. An immersion blender make them easy.

Ratatoulli! Chunk up some aubergine, courgette, peppers and tomatoes and stuff. Cover in oil. Bake. Serve with big chunks of bread for mopping up.

https://www.bbcgoodfood.com/recipes/ratatouille

Mushroom recipes are great if you like those. I make mushroom quesadillas with vegan cheese, garden also has really great little fish like patties that I make tacos with, spaghetti with Boca grounds are good and of course I add mushrooms to that too. I also just found an orzo salad recipe with tomatoes and cucumbers and black olives. It looks good but I haven't made that yet.

Spag Bol with textured vegetable protein. Make as usual but add some massel beef stock (which is vegan).

Welcome :)

Mexican beans. Black beans, taco seasoning, red onion, capsicum, corn. You can get a lot of mileage out of this meal because you can eat it so many different ways (on chips as nachos, in wraps, in hard shell tacos, etc). It goes great with avocado and coriander.

Tofu stir fry. Just like any other stir fry, but substitute tofu for meat. I make a sauce with a couple of teaspoons of cornflour mixed with water, vegan oyster sauce, soy sauce, a little sesame oil and water to increase the volume to about 1/2 cup.

Japanese curry. Buy golden curry brand cook veggies and tofu then chuck in golden curry cubes with a side of rice or noodles

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I'm a fan of Nora Cooks ( https://www.noracooks.com/) and Jessica in the Kitchen ( https://jessicainthekitchen.com/)

They both have a variety of recipes for all meals and desserts. When I was learning to cook vegetarian and then vegan, I had a goal of finding one new recipe per week to try while cutting out animal products. 

You're missing starches to fill you up and satiate you. Check Dr. John mcDougall, he has great recipes on his website.

r/plantbased is a better spot for this question. But make beans lentils and chicpeas your new best friend.

Pasta with gluten free bases like red lentil or chickpea pasta, and brown rice stir fries should really be more present. Find sandwiches you like, hummus, etc.

https://www.youtube.com/@PickUpLimes

I know, I post that link often, but Pick Up Limes is just so beginner friendly.
https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=OJxMsypwnqg
That's an older video but a really good overview.

I've got no "initial vegan dishes" because I always ate lots of plant-based meals, even when I was a vegetarian.
I love pasta with tomato sauce and veggies, roasted veggies, pan fried rice or millet with loads of veggies, creamy vegetable soups, oatmeal, plant-based yoghurt with fruits (cherries!), krautsalat (german: vinegar based dressing), tomatosalad, steamed potatoes, baked potatoes, loaded potatoes, all the potatoes!, maultaschen (southern german dumplings), freshly baked breadrolls with vegan butter, proteinbars with peanut butter and hempseed mix, proteinpudding... There's just so much food I really love and I already ate most of it before going vegan.

If you don't know where to start: look at the thumbnails of Pick Up Limes videos and klick on the ones that look the most appealing to you and go from there.