25 Family Meatless Meals Under 30 Minutes
25 family-friendly, meatless meals that can be easily prepared in under 30 minutes! Enjoy vegan versions of favorites like hot dogs, tacos, grilled cheese, fajitas, and more!
Looking for quick, meatless meals that everyone in the family will love? I’ve been there, too, while helping a friend through her 30-day plant-based challenge. Don’t get me wrong, there are several great recipes out there. However, not all plant-based recipes are appealing to kids.
To help, I have compiled 25 easy, family-friendly recipes that take less than 30 minutes. These recipes are perfect for busy households wanting more plant-based and vegan meals.
Some of my favorites are reimagined classics BLT, jackfruit tacos, hamburger helper, sloppy joes, and beef stroganoff, which have all been veganized.
Finally, a vegan recipe collection can only be complete with a few tofu curry dishes! So roll up your sleeves and get ready to discover the joy of plant-based eating!
25 Meatless Meals
How to Make a Perfect Vegan Grilled Cheese Sandwich
Make a perfect vegan grilled cheese using this recipe. It’s the same sandwich, just with vegan ingredients and melting tips!
VEGAN CHILI DOGS
These classic vegan chili dogs are easy to make and perfect for any season! They’re warming, comforting, and ridiculously easy to make. They’ll be a hit for family dinners, camping excursions, football parties, summer barbecues, and beyond!
EASY VEGAN FLATBREAD PIZZA
You will love this easy vegan flatbread pizza, perfect for pizza night! It’s filled with Mediterranean flavors like garlic-infused olive oil, roasted red peppers, creamy vegan feta, salty kalamata olives, sweet tomatoes, and fresh basil, all on top of a simple premade flatbread dough. There is no need for mixers or special equipment; this pizza can come together in just 20 minutes.
JACKFRUIT TACOS
These easy vegan jackfruit tacos are full of flavor. The faux shredded meat made from seasoned jackfruit will satisfy your tastebuds with a taco filling that’s naturally plant-based, gluten-free, and has a great texture.
TOFU FAJITAS
Vegan Tofu Fajitas recipe is packed with plant-based protein and crunchy fajita vegetables. Spoon into warm tortillas and serve with your favorite toppings! It is quick and easy to make, great for busy weeknights.
Mediterranean Veggie Wrap Sandwich
Make a Mediterranean wrap sandwich following this easy lunch recipe in a few minutes. Panera’s Mediterranean sandwich inspires this wrap. It is filled with rich flavors and crunchy textures. Make a large one for a sandwich or a smaller one for a snack!
SOUTHWEST BLACK BEAN BURGER
These flavorful Southwest Black Bean Burgers are stuffed with southwest flavors of chili and cumin with a creamy mouthwatering burger sauce.
VEGAN HAMBURGER HELPER
This one-pot Vegan Hamburger Helper is an easy homemade recipe for the classic boxed cheeseburger pasta! Gluten-free and allergy-free, this dairy-free cheeseburger macaroni is hearty, full of flavor, and ready in 20 minutes! This budget-friendly weeknight dinner recipe is healthier, meatless but, packed with protein, and something kids and adults will love!
Mediterranean Orzo Pesto Salad
Mediterranean pesto orzo salad has cherry tomatoes, feta cheese, and salty Kalamata olives. Perfect for lunch, dinner, BBQs, and potlucks.
Vegan Sloppy Joe Recipe
You can have a healthy homemade plant-based dinner in 30 minutes using this vegan sloppy Joe recipe!
Roasted Golden Beet Salad
Golden Beet Salad combines tender beets, crisp apples, crumbly blue cheese, and crunchy pecans. It’s all topped with a warm maple Dijon dressing. It’s perfect as a side or a main dish.
VEGAN BLT WITH GARLIC HERB AIOLI
This is the ultimate Vegan BLT sandwich with a creamy garlic herb aioli, savory tempeh bacon, juicy tomato, crisp romaine, and toasted sourdough bread. You won’t miss the meat once you try this mouthwatering sandwich that makes for a great lunch or dinner!
ONE POT VEGAN MUSHROOM STROGANOFF
Get ready to whip up something special in the kitchen! Our one-pot vegan mushroom stroganoff sauce is here to make your dinner plans exciting and delicious. This dish puts a plant-based twist on the classic, blending the rich flavors of mushrooms with a smooth, savory sauce.
SHEET PAN TOFU FAJITAS (VEGAN + EASY)
You need sheet-pan tofu fajitas for your next weeknight meal. They’re easy, delicious, and so flavorful that they’re tasty for vegans, flexitarians, and meat lovers alike!
PASTA ALLA PIZZAIOLA
The simplicity of so many great Italian recipes makes them a family favorite. This quick, easy, and flavorful pasta alla pizzaiola is one of those delicious classic meals that you will want to make on repeat. With only six ingredients and 30 minutes, it’s a no-fuss recipe that you will love.
VEGAN LASAGNA SOUP
This vegan lasagna soup is one of those recipes that checks all the boxes. It’s hearty, filling, comforting, easy, and super-quick to make!
MUSHROOM PESTO PASTA
This Mushroom Pesto Pasta is a simple weeknight dinner with sauteed mushrooms, tender rigatoni noodles, and my homemade shiso pesto. It comes together in 30 minutes and is a satisfying and flavourful meal that’ll have you returning for seconds.
VEGAN BUTTER CHICKPEAS
This easy recipe for Vegan Butter Chicken is a plant-based version of the classic Indian dish that’s completely dairy-free and made with chickpeas! These healthy Indian butter chickpeas are gluten-free, allergy-free, marinated in creamy yogurt and fragrant spices, finished in a single skillet with a tomato-based sauce in just 10 minutes!
GREEN PEA PASTA
This easy green pea pasta is a simple weeknight meal that can be whipped up with a few basic ingredients in less than 20 minutes. It’s vegan, dairy-free, and easily made gluten-free. You can blend it into a creamy pea sauce that even kids will love.
EASY THAI SWEET CHILI TOFU
This easy 30-minute sweet chili tofu features crispy tofu cubes and tender broccoli coated in a sweet, sticky sauce. Serve with rice for a simple and satisfying plant-based dinner.
THAI-STYLE TEMPEH GREEN CURRY
This simple, family-friendly vegetarian dinner recipe is perfect for weeknight meals, meal prep, and beyond! Customize this simple dinner using any fresh or frozen vegetables you have on hand for a quick and tasty 30-minute meal!
VEGAN ORANGE TOFU
This sweet and tangy plant-based twist on your favorite takeout indulgence, orange chicken, features crispy tofu pieces tossed in a homemade sticky orange sauce served over rice with a sprinkle of sliced green onion. This easy orange tofu recipe will be your new go-to dinner!
EASY VEGAN CREAMY PASTA WITH PEAS (NO CASHEWS)
This Easy Vegan Creamy Pasta with Peas is super quick to make and is loved by the whole family. It uses simple ingredients that you’ll probably already have at home. This pasta dish is a great way for non-vegans to enjoy plant-based food.
SZECHUAN TOFU
Szechuan Tofu is a savory and spicy Asian-inspired dish. You can have a sizzling and sensational dish right before you in less time than it takes for a dinner delivery. We promise that this recipe is ten times better than take-out!
MUSHROOM CAULIFLOWER RICE
This Cauliflower Rice Recipe is a delicious low-carb, paleo, Whole30, and vegan/vegetarian main dish for dinner. Even better, it’s the perfect weeknight meal as it takes only 20 minutes to prepare.
