These 39 Flavorful Dinner Recipes Will Inspire You to Go Plant-Based Every Night of the Week

You can prep this vegan and gluten-free curry recipe in your slow cooker before work and have a restaurant-worthy meal for dinner.

Get the recipe: chickpea and sweet potato curry recipe

This one-pan meal is so easy and delicious, you'll want to add it to your weekly meal rotation.

Get the recipe: maple-ginger roasted tempeh, sweet potato, pepper, and onion

This metabolism-boosting chickpea and kale soup packs 24 grams of protein per serving, so it will keep you feeling full and satisfied.

Get the recipe: chickpea and kale stew

Take a look at this photo — would you believe that all that cheesy goodness is completely dairy-free? And no, it's not made with fake cheese, nutritional yeast, or even fake butter. The earth-shattering creaminess comes from pureed cashews and white beans.

Get the recipe: dairy-free mac and cheese

Quinoa is anything but boring in this sesame-ginger salad with protein-packed edamame, crunchy cabbage, and rich sesame oil.

Get the recipe: sesame-ginger quinoa salad

Skip the frozen version and make your own veggie burger with this easy recipe — you'll skip out on fat, calories, cholesterol, and preservatives.

Get the recipe: sweet potato, chickpea, and quinoa veggie burger

This recipe includes all the essentials you need for losing weight: protein, healthy fats, and fiber. And the best part is it's a one-pan meal, so it's easy to make and even easier to clean up!

Get the recipe: tofu, broccoli, and cauliflower sheet-pan meal

Massaged kale is topped with warm maple-cinnamon roasted butternut squash, white beans for protein, cucumbers and almonds for a satisfying crunch, and raisins for a little added sweetness.

Get the recipe: maple-roasted butternut squash, kale, and white bean salad

The chewy texture of the lentils is comparable to ground beef, and since the maple-cumin tomato flavor is so outstanding, your meat-loving family will love it just as much — maybe even more.

Get the recipe: maple-cumin lentils over spaghetti squash

This bowl tastes perfect on its own, but adding a little crunchy texture with some chopped salted cashews makes it even more delicious.

Get the recipe: sweet potato, tofu, and avocado bowl

The next time you're craving a cheesy pasta dish, whip up a batch of these — the ricotta is made from high-protein tofu.

Get the recipe: vegan stuffed shells

This oh-so-creamy, warm, and delicious homemade dish is like a combination of mac and cheese and pesto pasta.

Get the recipe: avocado pesto pasta

All you need for this recipe are basically three ingredients, one pan, and your oven.

Get the recipe: roasted tofu, sweet potato, and pepper savory breakfast

This easy chickpea soup is made from fridge and pantry staples you probably already have, and it tastes almost better the second day, making it a great option for lunch or dinner leftovers.

Get the recipe: vegan chickpea soup

This dish has become a family fave for three reasons: One, it's absolutely delicious. Two, it's a cinch to make and clean up because it involves one pan. And three, it's packed with protein, fiber, and complex carbs, so I feel satisfied after a bowl.

Get the recipe: cinnamon date roasted butternut squash, parsnips, and tofu

This quinoa pizza crust takes a little prep the night before, but you'll love the amazingly chewy consistency and the fact that it's gluten-free. Top with your favorite vegan mozzarella or just go for veggies and fresh basil.

Get the recipe: quinoa pizza crust

Mix up your grains to beat boredom and make this farro with black beans and maple-cumin tofu. You'll feel completely satisfied after a 380-calorie bowl.

Get the recipe: farro with black beans and maple-cumin tofu

If you're tired of tofu or want to start cooking with tempeh, this Mexican tempeh quinoa salad will become a staple in your dinner rotation. This colorful dish combines tons of flavors like cumin, cayenne, and cilantro.

Get the recipe: Mexican tempeh quinoa salad

This zesty avocado chickpea salad is bursting with fresh dill, lemon, celery, cucumbers, and carrots.

Get the recipe: smashed avocado chickpea salad

This heart-healthy dinner is a great option if you're watching your cholesterol while upping your protein. Get the recipe for a delicious roasted sweet potato and black bean burrito.

Now you can have cauliflower crust made without mozzarella or eggs, and this one is just as easy to make.

Get the recipe: vegan cauliflower pizza crust

Instead of milk, cheese, or cream to give this sauce its velvety texture, boiled cauliflower is combined with a handful of ingredients, resulting in a nutrient-rich alfredo alternative any pasta-lover will enjoy.

Get the recipe: cauliflower alfredo

Here's an equally satisfying, soft, and tender alternative to pasta that's as easy to whip up as that bowl of spaghetti.

Get the recipe: carrot fettuccine

With more than 13 grams of fiber and nearly 17 grams of protein, this light, clean, and potassium-rich dish will refuel your body after a tough workout, help you rehydrate, and even help soothe sore muscles.

Get the recipe: black bean and mango salad

This rainbow salad is high in fiber, vitamin C, and vitamin A, and the lemony dressing takes the flavor up a notch.

Get the recipe: rainbow salad

Why not serve a little breakfast for dinner? This tofu scramble is packed with protein: almost 19 grams for just under 270 calories.

Get the recipe: tofu scramble with kale and sweet potatoes

This twist on the always-loved butternut squash soup recipe includes sweet potatoes and carrots for extra fiber and vitamin A. White cannellini beans not only boost protein, but also add creaminess without a drop of dairy.

Get the recipe: squash, sweet potato, carrot, and white bean soup

Prepackaged broccoli slaw makes the base of this warm "noodle" dish that's perfect for cold nights when you're craving comfort food.

Get the recipe: broccoli slaw stir-fry

This veggie-packed miso soup is the perfect vegan recipe for two if you're craving takeout Japanese food but don't want to ruin your healthy streak.

Get the recipe: miso soup

If you've got a slow cooker, making this vegan butternut squash lentil soup will be a breeze. This recipe makes eight servings, so you can make enough for dinner, lunch, and then some.

Get the recipe: butternut squash lentil soup

After a long day, a bowl of Indian-spiced chard served alongside a whole-wheat pita or rice will fill you up.

Get the recipe: Indian-spiced chard

You won't miss the cream at all with this flavorful and superhealthy soup.

Get the recipe: vegan cauliflower soup

Good old rice and beans; most people are familiar with this combination. Spice things up a bit and try this Indian-inspired recipe.

Get the recipe: Indian red beans over rice

Between the chopped pickles and tangy Dijon mustard, the flavor of this pasta salad is so good, you won't even miss the mayo!

Get the recipe: veggie-packed pasta salad

You won't believe there's no cream — just a hearty helping of coconut milk — in this flavorful pumpkin bisque.

Get the recipe: nondairy pumpkin bisque

Instead of ricotta, the creaminess in this lasagna comes from blended tofu flavored with garlic and fresh basil. The velvety consistency will floor you!

Get the recipe: vegan lasagna