The Best Vegan Dinner Recipes for Family Gatherings

1. Vegan Shepherd’s Pie

Ingredients:

• 4 large potatoes, peeled and cubed
• 1/4 cup vegan butter
• 1/2 cup unsweetened almond milk
• Salt and pepper to taste
• 1 tablespoon olive oil
• 1 large onion, chopped
• 2 cloves garlic, minced
• 2 carrots, diced
• 1 cup green peas
• 1 cup corn kernels
• 1 can lentils, drained and rinsed
• 2 tablespoons tomato paste
• 1 cup vegetable broth
• 1 teaspoon dried thyme
• 1 teaspoon dried rosemary

Instructions:

1. Boil the potatoes until tender, then mash with vegan butter and almond milk. Season with salt and pepper.
2. Preheat oven to 375°F (190°C).
3. In a large pan, heat olive oil and sauté onion and garlic until translucent.
4. Add carrots, peas, corn, and lentils. Cook for 5 minutes.
5. Stir in tomato paste, vegetable broth, thyme, and rosemary. Simmer for 10 minutes.
6. Transfer the mixture to a baking dish and spread mashed potatoes on top.
7. Bake for 20-25 minutes until the top is golden brown.

2. Stuffed Bell Peppers

Ingredients:

• 6 large bell peppers, tops cut off and seeds removed
• 1 cup quinoa, rinsed
• 2 cups vegetable broth
• 1 tablespoon olive oil
• 1 onion, chopped
• 2 cloves garlic, minced
• 1 zucchini, diced
• 1 can black beans, drained and rinsed
• 1 can diced tomatoes
• 1 teaspoon cumin
• 1 teaspoon paprika
• Salt and pepper to taste
• Fresh parsley for garnish

Instructions:

1. Preheat oven to 375°F (190°C).
2. Cook quinoa in vegetable broth according to package instructions.
3. In a large pan, heat olive oil and sauté onion and garlic until fragrant.
4. Add zucchini, black beans, diced tomatoes, cumin, and paprika. Cook for 10 minutes.
5. Stir in cooked quinoa and season with salt and pepper.
6. Stuff the bell peppers with the mixture and place them in a baking dish.
7. Bake for 25-30 minutes. Garnish with fresh parsley before serving.

3. Creamy Vegan Mushroom Stroganoff

Ingredients:

• 2 tablespoons olive oil
• 1 large onion, chopped
• 3 cloves garlic, minced
• 1 pound mushrooms, sliced
• 1 tablespoon soy sauce
• 1 teaspoon smoked paprika
• 1 teaspoon dried thyme
• 1 cup vegetable broth
• 1/2 cup canned coconut milk
• 2 tablespoons flour
• Salt and pepper to taste
• Fresh parsley for garnish

Instructions:

1. Heat olive oil in a large pan over medium heat. Sauté onion and garlic until soft.
2. Add mushrooms and cook until they release their juices.
3. Stir in soy sauce, smoked paprika, and thyme.
4. Add vegetable broth and coconut milk. Simmer for 5 minutes.
5. Sprinkle flour over the mixture and stir until thickened. Season with salt and pepper.
6. Serve over cooked pasta or rice, garnished with fresh parsley.

4. Vegan Cauliflower Tacos

Ingredients:

• 1 large cauliflower, cut into florets
• 2 tablespoons olive oil
• 1 teaspoon cumin
• 1 teaspoon paprika
• 1 teaspoon garlic powder
• Salt and pepper to taste
• 8 small corn tortillas
• 1 avocado, sliced
• 1 cup shredded lettuce
• 1/2 cup salsa
• Fresh cilantro for garnish

Instructions:

1. Preheat oven to 400°F (200°C).
2. Toss cauliflower florets with olive oil, cumin, paprika, garlic powder, salt, and pepper.
3. Spread on a baking sheet and roast for 20-25 minutes until golden brown.
4. Warm tortillas in a dry skillet.
5. Assemble tacos with roasted cauliflower, avocado slices, shredded lettuce, and salsa.
6. Garnish with fresh cilantro before serving.

5. Vegan Lasagna

Ingredients:

• 12 lasagna noodles
• 2 cups marinara sauce
• 2 cups vegan ricotta (store-bought or homemade)
• 1 cup spinach, chopped
• 1 cup mushrooms, sliced
• 1 zucchini, sliced
• 1/4 cup nutritional yeast
• Fresh basil for garnish

Instructions:

1. Preheat oven to 375°F (190°C).
2. Cook lasagna noodles according to package instructions.
3. In a large baking dish, spread a layer of marinara sauce.
4. Layer with noodles, vegan ricotta, spinach, mushrooms, and zucchini. Repeat layers.
5. Top with a final layer of noodles and marinara sauce. Sprinkle nutritional yeast on top.
6. Bake for 30-35 minutes until bubbly.
7. Garnish with fresh basil before serving.

Enjoy these delicious and hearty vegan recipes at your next family gathering!