21 easy vegan dinner recipes for families
Charlotte Thomas
Deputy Editorial DirectorSimple, tasty and ready in as little as 20 minutes, these easy vegan dinner recipes are perfect for all the family.
Whether your family's vegan, vegetarian or just trying to cut down on animal products, these tasty plant-based recipes will soon become dinnertime faves.
Choose from vegan twists on British classics, including vegan fish and chips and Shepherdess pie. Or take plant-based inspo from around the world with kids' vegan curry, Brazilian veggie kebabs and sweet potato burgers.
Whatever you choose, all these simple recipes are meat, dairy and egg-free.
Ready in 30 minutes and under
1. Brazilian veggie and potato kebabs
Get the kids to help you make these quick and simple kebabs, delicious cooked on the barbecue or under the grill.
You will need skewer sticks and we've found the perfect eco-friendly option for you. Get this set of six available at Amazon for just £3.55.
2. Chickpea pasta
A simple, warming midweek supper. Try topping with vegan cheese.
3. Spinach and lentil curry
This speedy recipe from celebrity chef James Martin is ready in just 20 minutes.
4. Easy vegan burgers
Quick and simple to make, these veggie burgers are a real teatime treat.
You will need a food processor to blend the veggie mix with the chickpeas until smooth for forming and cooking. We love this affordable one, which you can find at Amazon for £27.99.
Ready in under an hour
5. Mediterranean Quorn pancakes
Kids will love helping you top these gluten-free pancakes with all their favourite colourful veg.
You will need a non-stick pan to follow this delicious recipe. This pan from Tefal is just what you need and you can get it here at Amazon for £19.25.
6. Creamy vegetable curry
Mix and match the vegetables in this curry to use up what you have in the fridge.
7. Chickpea stew
Healthy and packed with protein, serve with rice or warm, crusty bread.
8. Lemon pepper vegan fish tacos
A real winner dinner. Tangy pineapple salsa makes a lovely fresh topping.
9. Shepherdess pie
Lentils replace the meat for this vegan twist on a British classic.
10. Moroccan chickpea curry
With butternut squash, chickpeas and warming cinnamon, this budget-friendly curry will soon become a family fave.
11. Vegan fish and chips dinner
That's Friday's sorted. Quorn Fishless Battered Fillets with a Salt & Vinegar Batter, oven-baked chips, fresh minty peas and a cashew tartar sauce make for the perfect vegan chippie tea.
12. Sweet potato and pineapple burger
These Moroccan spiced burgers will be a hit with the whole family.
13. Turmeric and lentil bake
Super-easy to make, this tray bake is topped with ground almonds for added protein.
14. Vegetable dhansak
Have a Saturday night 'fakeaway' with this healthy version of a takeaway favourite.
15. Red lentil curry
Serve this simple crowd pleaser with plenty of chapati or flatbread to mop it up.
You'll need a saucepan for completing this tasty recipe. We like this one that has a ceramic and titanium interior, which makes it ideal for using on low to medium heat with minimal oil. You can find it at Amazon for £26.99.
Ready in an hour and above
16. Indian lentil and cauliflower soup
This hearty soup is filling enough for a tasty vegan family dinner.
You will need deep serving bowls to serve your soup. We love these multi-use japanese style ones. Both practical and gorgeous they will complete your kitchenware. You can get them as a pack of four at Amazon for £19.99.
17. Baked lentil risotto
Packed with lentils, potatoes and parsnips, this is a real winter warmer.
18. Bean and carrot patties
These vegan burgers are great on barbecues served with salad and roasted veg.
19. Kids' vegetable curry
Mildly spiced and meat-free, you can batch cook and freeze this kid-friendly curry so you've always got a quick, healthy dinner at your fingertips.
20. Roasted vegetables
Quick to prep, you can slow roast these veg in the oven while you get on with other tasks. Try serving as a side with vegan sausages and hummus, transforming into a pasta sauce or using as a topping for baked potatoes.
You will definitely need an oven-proof dish for this recipe. This one from Pyrex is made from shock resistant material and features easy-grip handles. It's available at Amazon for £15.41.
21. Vegetable goulash
Pop this in the slow cooker when you leave the house and come back to a delicious paprika-spiced stew.
We highly recommend this shutter-proof and hob-proof slow cooker by Morphy Richards. It measures 33 x 25 x 20 cm and is available to buy at Amazon for £25.
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