6 Easy Vegan Recipes For Beginners

Here are three easy vegan recipes perfect for beginners:

Chickpea Salad Sandwich:

Ingredients:

1 can (15 oz) chickpeas, drained and rinsed
2 tablespoons vegan mayonnaise
1 tablespoon Dijon mustard
2 stalks celery, finely chopped
1/4 cup red onion, finely chopped
1 tablespoon fresh lemon juice
Salt and pepper to taste
Bread slices for serving
Lettuce leaves (optional)

One-Pot Vegan Pasta:

Ingredients:

8 oz. pasta (of your choice)
1 tablespoon olive oil
3 cloves garlic, minced
1 can (15 oz) diced tomatoes
2 cups vegetable broth
1 teaspoon dried basil
1 teaspoon dried oregano
Salt and pepper to taste
Fresh basil leaves for garnish (optional)

Vegan Black Bean Tacos:

Ingredients:

1 can (15 oz) black beans, drained and rinsed
1 teaspoon olive oil
1/2 teaspoon ground cumin
1/2 teaspoon chili powder
Salt to taste
8 small corn tortillas
Toppings: diced tomatoes, diced avocado, shredded lettuce, salsa, and lime wedges

Vegan Stir-Fry:

Ingredients:
2 cups mixed vegetables (such as bell peppers, broccoli, carrots, and snap peas), chopped
1 tablespoon sesame oil
2 cloves garlic, minced
1 tablespoon soy sauce or tamari
1 tablespoon maple syrup or agave nectar
Cooked rice or noodles for serving
Sesame seeds for garnish (optional)

Vegan Lentil Soup:

Ingredients:

1 tablespoon olive oil
1 onion, diced
2 carrots, diced
2 celery stalks, diced
2 cloves garlic, minced
1 cup dried green or brown lentils, rinsed and drained
4 cups vegetable broth
1 can (15 oz) diced tomatoes
1 teaspoon ground cumin
1 teaspoon dried thyme
Salt and pepper to taste
Fresh parsley for garnish (optional)

Vegan Banana Oatmeal Cookies:

Ingredients:

2 ripe bananas, mashed
1 cup rolled oats
1/4 cup peanut butter or almond butter
1/4 cup raisins or chocolate chips (optional)
1/2 teaspoon ground cinnamon
1/2 teaspoon vanilla extract