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First year college student wanting to go vegan since I’ll be buying my own groceries now,,, this list was really helpful <3 Reply Sara @ Gathering Dreams says July 12, 2022 Hi Kate! I’m glad this helped. Reply Becky says October 15, 2019
These recipes look wonderful and inspiring. I’ll take this list shopping and get started. I don’t put meat in my shopping cart (but still dairy and eggs) but when I get home….end up eating peanut butter sandwiches, burritos, salads and pasta over and over. Thanks for getting me started with these yummy looking dinner ideas. Reply Sara @ Gathering Dreams says October 17, 2019 Thanks so much, Becky!
I am sure you’ll love them Reply Amanda says May 15, 2019 Looks like a great list of meals! I will definitely have to try them.
While looking at the shopping list I noticed Greek yogurt, that is not vegan! Just wasn’t sure if you caught it. Reply Sara @ Gathering Dreams says May 15, 2019 Ops! How did that ended up in there? It should have been coconut yogurt! Thanks for spotting that, Amanda Reply Alexis says February 20, 2018 Hey Sara! Love all of your vegan articles! I was reading the comment above and yeah, there are some vegans out there that are extremely passionate about spreading the vegan message. After seeing videos of how animals are treated in these places, I stopped buying all animal products including products that are made with animals. BMW just came out with an all vegan car and if I ever get a car again, I totally want to try going for that car! So getting off topic, haha. Reply Sara @ Gathering Dreams says February 20, 2018 Thank you Alexis! We watched the documentary “What The Health”, and it really does make you think about what’s right and wrong for us, the environment and animals! I had to check our the BMW vegan car! Never heard of that before. Very cool! Reply fin$avvypanda @ finsavvypanda.com says January 18, 2018 Oh wow, Sara! All of these choices look fabulous!! I am a huge fan of tofu, so I will vote the Kale Stir-Fry with Crispy Curried Tofu as my favorite (by picture) so far. But all of them look fantastic! Speaking of vegan, my friend was on this diet and he told me how GREAT he felt. He said he felt more energized and just overall healthier being on the diet. He was on it for a few months. Also, random off-topic… but since you were speaking about vegan, a lady on the bus this morning harassed me for wearing a Canada Goose jacket… she was saying I am a cruel person and harsh to animals… OH man, I did not know how to respond to her!! I felt so embarrassed too because there were so many ppl staring at her on the bus… >.< Reply Sara @ Gathering Dreams says January 18, 2018 Thank you I tried all of these and they are all so good! And yes, a vegan diet is great! I have to be honest and after a month I struggle and need to cheat with a bit of cheese here and there, but it’s definitely a great choice for your health and for the planet! On the off-topic point, sorry to hear that! It must have been awful! A Canada Goose shop opened in London last weekend and there were quite a lot of people protesting outside! I didn’t know how they treated animals before reading their leaflet! Reply
7-Day Easy Vegan Dinner Recipes Meal Plan
Updated: October 26, 2022 V VG This article may contain links from our partners. We may receive a small commission if you make a purchase through a link. Please read our disclosure and how we make money. 7 easy weeknight vegan dinner recipes in under 30 minutes: an easy way to be healthy, lose weight, and save the planet! Quick and Easy Spiced Chickpea Bowls by Pinch Of Yum Are you up for a vegan challenge this week? You are in the right place! I put together a list of my favorite vegan dinner recipes! Dan and I normally eat very healthy food, and our diet is mostly vegetarian. But plant-based food brings the challenge to a completely different level, especially when you love cheese as we do! Going vegan isn't easy (believe me, we tried!). But you can start with a week, and if you enjoy it, then you can carry on!FREE MEAL PLANNER
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There are so many reasons to go vegan, even if it's just for a week or a month! For most people, loving animals justifies the choice. Some people want to start a healthier lifestyle, and combining a challenge like Veganuary with their New Year's Resolution is a great way to start the year. Eating less meat and animal products will definitely help you to pack your diet with fiber, vitamins, minerals, and healthy fats. If you follow a plant-based diet, you will be eating lots more foods that are good for you: vegetables, fruits, whole grains, beans, and nuts.Want to know the best part
This will help you to stay healthy, increase your energy, speed up your metabolism and also drop the pounds you have accumulated during the holidays! But by going vegan, you are not only helping yourself: you are helping the environment too! The production of meat and other animal products, like dairy, places a heavy burden on the environment. The vast amount of grain required to feed the animals for meat production is a significant contributor to deforestation and species extinction. Animal agriculture is the single greatest human-caused source of greenhouse gases, land use, and land degradation. It's also the number one source of water pollution. The good news is that you can do something about it by eating less meat. Going vegan will also help your grocery budget! Beans and lentils are great meat substitutes: they are a great alternative in casseroles and pasta dishes and are so much cheaper than meat! Want more ideas to save money on your grocery shopping? Read How to Cut Your Food Budget in Half Every time you decide to go plant-based for one of your meals, you will help: Your healthThe environmentThe animalsYour wallet So try a vegan diet and discover a whole new world of recipes that are good for you, the animals, and the planet. I swear, by the end of the week, you'll feel fantastic!7-Day Vegan Dinner Recipes Meal Plan
I have put together for you 7 super-simple vegan dinner recipes that you can prepare in less than 30 minutes. Each dinner is delicious, filling, and tastes fantastic. Plus: At the end of the blog post, you will find your weekly grocery list to help you prep all these amazing recipes!1 15-Minute Vegetable Stir Fry Noodles
COOKING TIME: 15 minutes Full recipe on Gathering Dreams These noodles are one of my favorite quick and healthy vegan dinners! Can you believe you can put them together in 15 minutes? Plus, you can use pretty much any veggies you have in the fridge. So good! And if you want to add some extra protein, try this version with crispy tofu, or add some edamame.2 10-Minute Chickpea Curry
COOKING TIME: 10 minutes Full recipe on Gathering Dreams This Chickpea curry looks so good and delicious that it seems impossible it can be ready in only 10 minutes. Follow the steps in the recipe, and you will end up with a delicious and filling dinner packed with protein. And if you love curry, try this chickpea and potato curry or chickpea and butternut squash curry (both ready in just 30 minutes and so good!).3 Nourishing Curried Lentils & Sweet Potato Bowl
COOKING TIME: 30 minutes Full recipe on Minimalist Baker This Curried Lentil Sweet Potato Bowl looks so good and delicious that it seems impossible it can be ready in only 30 minutes. Follow the step in the recipe, and you will end up with a delicious and filling dinner packed with protein.4 Tuscan Kale Pesto Pasta
COOKING TIME: 25 minutes Full recipe on Gathering Dreams This vegan Tuscan kale pesto recipe is so good that you will want to eat it every day. A truly sensational seasonal pesto recipe that you won't easily forget! Plus, who doesn't love pasta for dinner? Yummy!5 Veggie Paella
COOKING TIME: 30 minutes Full recipe on Gathering Dreams This veggie paella is so good and looks amazing. It's perfect if you need a quick dinner ready in just 30 minutes. Its main ingredients are rice and plenty of veggies, and rice.6 Detox Moroccan-Spiced Chickpea Glow Bowl
COOKING TIME: 30 minutes Full recipe on Pinch of Yum I love chickpeas. They are filling, packed with proteins and fiber, and tasty! This healthy bowl gives you a lot of nutrition, but it also tastes like heaven! If you have been eating out a lot or feel like you need something good, this is for you!7 Vegan Thai Lemongrass Coconut Curry Soup
COOKING TIME: 30 minutes Full recipe on Salt and Lavender This soup is light and fresh. Made with spiralized veggies, it's low-carb and full of goodness. I love the creaminess of the coconut milk in this warm, delicious soup. And if you want more low-card dinner inspiration, here you'll find more healthy and delicious spiralizer recipes.More Vegan Dinner Ideas
Vegan Carrot And Ginger Soup
Butternut Squash Curry with Chickpeas
Vegan Poke Bowl
One-Pan Mexican Quinoa
Some more delicious recipe ideas for you
And if you need some recipes to start your day, I found some amazing breakfast and quick lunch recipes that will help you with your vegan week:Vegan Breakfast Ideas
1. Six Healthy Overnight Oats Recipes2. Energizing Green Smoothie3. Vegan Homemade Nutella4. Healthy Oil-Free Granola5. Vanilla Chia Pudding6. Healthy Breakfast Cookies7. Coconut Date BarsVegan Lunch Ideas
1. Chickpea Buddha Bowl2. Mediterranean Lunch Box3. Chickpea Salad Sandwich4. Smoked Tofu Ciabatta Sandwich5. One-Pan Mexican Quinoa6. Vegan Bento Box7. Vegetable Stir Fry Noodles (ready in 15 minutes!) And if you are a sandwich lover, as I am, check out the best vegan sandwich recipes for your lunch box! Let me know how your vegan week is going! Good luck! I am sure you'll love it!Need a hand with meal planning Just download my free templates
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Here you can find the grocery list for your perfect 7-day vegan meal plan! You can just print it out and start your vegan week! Print Recipe 5 from 2 votes7-Day Easy and Delicious Vegan Dinner Plan
Here you can find the grocery list of everything you will need for your 7-day vegan dinner challenge! Print it and take it to the store with you! Total Time30 mins Course: Main Course Servings: 4 people Author: Sara @ Gathering DreamsIngredients
Fresh Produce
2 red bell pepper2 cups mushrooms2 cups broccoli1 head cauliflower1 red cabbage14 oz fresh baby spinach - or 14oz frozen spinach1 bundle kale1 bundle cavolo nero (Tuscan kale) - or sub for normal curly kale4 medium carrots1 cup cherry tomatoes1 cup frozen peas1 can artichoke hearts in water - (14 oz)1/2 cup black olives3 sweet potatoes1 cucumber1 small celery root1 zucchini14 cloves garlic1 shallot2 onion3 green onions - (or sub for onion)4 pieces fresh ginger4 limes3 lemons1 bunch fresh cilantro1 bunch fresh mint1 bunch fresh parsley1 bunch fresh basil2 tablespoons fresh lemongrass2 fresh chili peppersGrains Canned Goods Fridge and Packaged Foods
10 oz noodles - 280g1 1/2 cup yellow lentils - 290g12 oz 350g bucatini pasta - 350g4 cans chickpeas2 cans fire roasted diced tomatoescouscous1 1/2 cups Spanish rice - 300g8 cups vegetable broth4 cans coconut milk1 pack pita bread1 coconut yogurt3 tablespoon Thai red curry paste1/3 cup almonds - 45g3.5 cups vegetable broth - (optional)In Your Cupboard
Rice vinegarSoy sauceCurry powderChili powderGaram masalaOlive oilGrape seed oil - (you can use olive oil instead)Sesame oil - (you can use olive oil instead)Coconut oilTurmericSaltPepperCayenne pepperSmoked paprikaSaffron threadsCinnamonMaple syrupSesame SeedsNotes
Tip 1
Prep as much as you can during the weekend (wash, clean and cut your veggies). This will help you make as little as possible each night. This way, your dinner prep time will be cut to a minimum, and you will be able to enjoy some free time.Tip 2
Please keep in mind that most recipes are for 4 servings. You will need to increase or reduce the grocery list accordingly.More vegan lunch and dinner recipes
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Your email address will not be published. Required fields are marked * This site uses Akismet to reduce spam. Learn how your comment data is processed. Kate says July 10, 2022First year college student wanting to go vegan since I’ll be buying my own groceries now,,, this list was really helpful <3 Reply Sara @ Gathering Dreams says July 12, 2022 Hi Kate! I’m glad this helped. Reply Becky says October 15, 2019
These recipes look wonderful and inspiring. I’ll take this list shopping and get started. I don’t put meat in my shopping cart (but still dairy and eggs) but when I get home….end up eating peanut butter sandwiches, burritos, salads and pasta over and over. Thanks for getting me started with these yummy looking dinner ideas. Reply Sara @ Gathering Dreams says October 17, 2019 Thanks so much, Becky!
I am sure you’ll love them Reply Amanda says May 15, 2019 Looks like a great list of meals! I will definitely have to try them.
While looking at the shopping list I noticed Greek yogurt, that is not vegan! Just wasn’t sure if you caught it. Reply Sara @ Gathering Dreams says May 15, 2019 Ops! How did that ended up in there? It should have been coconut yogurt! Thanks for spotting that, Amanda Reply Alexis says February 20, 2018 Hey Sara! Love all of your vegan articles! I was reading the comment above and yeah, there are some vegans out there that are extremely passionate about spreading the vegan message. After seeing videos of how animals are treated in these places, I stopped buying all animal products including products that are made with animals. BMW just came out with an all vegan car and if I ever get a car again, I totally want to try going for that car! So getting off topic, haha. Reply Sara @ Gathering Dreams says February 20, 2018 Thank you Alexis! We watched the documentary “What The Health”, and it really does make you think about what’s right and wrong for us, the environment and animals! I had to check our the BMW vegan car! Never heard of that before. Very cool! Reply fin$avvypanda @ finsavvypanda.com says January 18, 2018 Oh wow, Sara! All of these choices look fabulous!! I am a huge fan of tofu, so I will vote the Kale Stir-Fry with Crispy Curried Tofu as my favorite (by picture) so far. But all of them look fantastic! Speaking of vegan, my friend was on this diet and he told me how GREAT he felt. He said he felt more energized and just overall healthier being on the diet. He was on it for a few months. Also, random off-topic… but since you were speaking about vegan, a lady on the bus this morning harassed me for wearing a Canada Goose jacket… she was saying I am a cruel person and harsh to animals… OH man, I did not know how to respond to her!! I felt so embarrassed too because there were so many ppl staring at her on the bus… >.< Reply Sara @ Gathering Dreams says January 18, 2018 Thank you I tried all of these and they are all so good! And yes, a vegan diet is great! I have to be honest and after a month I struggle and need to cheat with a bit of cheese here and there, but it’s definitely a great choice for your health and for the planet! On the off-topic point, sorry to hear that! It must have been awful! A Canada Goose shop opened in London last weekend and there were quite a lot of people protesting outside! I didn’t know how they treated animals before reading their leaflet! Reply