These easy vegan one-pot recipes are perfect for those days when you want something healthy and packed with flavour for dinner but don't fancy washing up!
If you dread the mountain of dishes and pans after dinner, why not try one of these vegan one-pot recipes to make your life a whole lot easier?
Now that vegan one-pot recipes have become easier to find, we’ve collected 20 of our favourites to share with you. We’re sure you’ll find some plant-based comfort food for the next time you’re having a lazy cooking day.
1. Vegan Smoky Sausage & White Bean Casserole
This smoky vegan sausage casserole really is a winner all year round. In the summer it’s amazing with fresh bread, salad and hummus in the garden with a glass of red wine.
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2. One-Pot Burrito Rice
Super easy to make, packed with vegan protein and super healthy, this one-pan Burrito rice is one of our go-to dinners when we don’t want to wash up. It’s best served with fresh parsley and avocado for the ultimate boost.
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3. Vegan Fennel & Butterbean Cassoulet
This aromatic cassoulet is flavoured with fennel to give it a gorgeous, herby flavour while butterbeans ensure it’s packed with protein. It’s topped off with a dusting of breadcrumbs to give it a crispy coating we can’t get enough of.
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4. Quick & Easy Vegan Biryani with Aubergine
Want dinner in 30 minutes with minimal washing up? This easy vegan biryani recipe is here to save the day! Full of complex flavours and plenty of veggies, it’s feel-good food that’s quick and simple to make.
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5. Mushroom Bourguignon
This vegan take on the classic beef Bourguignon dish is richly flavoured and packed with vitamin D making it ideal for the colder months.
You can serve it as is with a slice of crusty bread to keep it a simple one-pot dish, or on a bed of fluffy mash if you don’t mind washing up a second pot.
6. One-Pot Vegan Gnocchi with Autumn Vegetables
For a ridiculously easy and tasty weeknight dinner, why not try this vegan gnocchi? Crispy pan-fried gnocchi is covered with a creamy sauce mixed tender French beans, nutty sweetcorn and soft courgettes.
7. Vegan Mushroom & Ale Stew
This flavourful vegan mushroom and ale stew is perfect cosy comfort food for a winter’s evening. It has a rich umami flavour that will satisfy any meat eater, while Guinness and mushrooms add a savoury flavour along with soya mince for a meaty texture.
8. Butterbean, Sweet Potato & Spinach Coconut Curry
Creamy, fragrant, and loaded with protein and carbs to leave you feeling full and satisfied, this speedy one-pot curry recipe is ready to eat in just 30 minutes.
9. Coconut Sweet Potato Lentil Soup with Rice
If you like your soups thick, chunky, and packed with goodness look no further than this sweet potato and lentil soup. It’s wonderful served up with slices of freshly baked bread for an easy and healthy vegan lunch.
10. Easy Protein-Packed Vegan Chilli
Chilli is one of our go-to dishes when we want to pack in the protein but are short on time. This nutritious vegan chilli is loaded with lentils, pinto beans and veggies and is great for meal prepping as the flavour only gets better over time.
11. Vegan Sweet Potato & Black Bean Curry
Turn up the heat this dinner time with this fiery vegan sweet potato and black bean curry. Jerk seasoning gives it spicy kick with notes of ginger and garlic to make it extra tasty.
12. Red Lentil Dhal
We love rustling up a steaming pot of dhal when we’re in need of good food but want to avoid creating masses of washing up! This red lentil dhal is great for meal prepping as you can enjoy it for up to 5 days and it only takes 8 ingredients to make – including salt and oil.
13. Vegan Udon Noodles with Shiitake & Pak Choi
You can’t beat wok-fried noodles with oodles of veggies for a healthy vegan dinner. This recipe combines the five basics of taste: sweet, salty, sour, bitter and umami, giving a great balance of flavours to this quick vegan meal.
14. Easy Vegan Mushroom & Pak Choi Ramen
This colourful bowl is vibrantly coloured and low in calories so is great for when you want healthy food without the fuss.
15. Vegan Tempeh Paella
One pot dishes are perfect for entertaining as they give you more time to enjoy with your guests.
This sunshine-coloured paella recipes swaps fish for hearts of palm and tempeh with samphire giving it a lovely salty flavour.
16. Vegan One-Pot Curry with Jackfruit
This vegan curry is a taste sensation as it’s flavoured with a tasty array of health-boosting spices and veggies. Not to mention the fact it’s ready to eat in just 40 minutes.
17. BBQ Crock Pot Lentil Chili
This quick slow-cooker recipe is rich in fibre and protein. It is gluten-free as well as vegan, and jazzes up a few simple ingredients with BBQ spices. A flavour sensation you’ll all enjoy.
18. African Peanut and Sweet Potato Stew
There are so many ways to tweak this recipe, so if you love to experiment with your cooking you’ll love the numerous tips, substitutions and suggestions. You can serve it with rice to make it last longer, for instance.
19. One Pan Mexican Sweet Potato Bake
For that awkward time between seasons, this recipe makes use of the best produce from summer and from autumn. It’s beautifully colourful and perfect for anyone who loves sweet potatoes (so pretty much all of us)!
20. Creamy Polenta & Mushrooms
Veganise this recipe by swapping out the cheese and butter for vegan alternatives. If you like mushrooms, the combination of three different kinds is sure to satisfy you.
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