Vegan Winter Dinners

When it's cold and blustery out, you need a delicious and cozy vegan meal to fill your belly! Any of these crowd-pleasing recipes will do the trick.

From the Best Vegetable Lasagna Soup to Tempeh Chili to Creamy Ginger Carrot Sweet Potato Soup, find the perfect meatless recipe to whip up on a cold winter night.

Lentil Mushroom Vegan Meatloaf (Gluten-Free)

By Stacey Homemaker on October 18, 2019 Leave a Comment

This easy to make hearty vegan meatloaf is made from the perfect combination of lentils, quinoa, mushrooms, oats, and lots of seasonings that give it the best flavor! If you miss traditional meatloaf, this lentil mushroom vegan meatloaf is really going to hit the spot! It looks like classic meatloaf, tastes better than animal-based meatloaf, and it’s slathered with the most delicious tangy tomato glaze! Gluten-Free and oil-free.

I’ve been working on perfecting this homemade vegan meatloaf recipe for years! The first time I made our favorite vegan meatballs recipe, I thought, “wow, this meatball recipe is so good that it would also make a great base for meatloaf!”

I’ve made this savory lentil meatloaf at least five times in the last two weeks! I’ve been tweaking ingredients, testing different types of lentil loaf with oats vs oat flour to find the best meatloaf-like texture, adding carrots, removing carrots, trying all different variations until it was perfect to share with you!

I’ve eaten a lot of different types of vegan meatloaf and I think that there are a few key points to making the best vegan lentil loaf.

It can’t be too soft and mushy, it should be firm but moist.
It has to hold together when you slice it and pick it up out of the pan.
The vegan meatloaf has to be very flavorful.
It has to have a meat-like texture.
There has to be lots of extra tangy tomato glaze!

This vegan mushroom lentil meatloaf hits all of these notes! The mushrooms give it a meaty flavor and keep it very moist, the lentils, quinoa, oats and flax egg give it the perfect texture, and the seasonings, garlic, onions, vegan Worcestershire sauce, and nutritional yeast give it loads of flavor! I just know you’re going to love this recipe for vegan meatloaf as much as I do!

While this simple vegan lentil loaf is delicious for dinner any night of the week, it would also make the perfect main course for your Thanksgiving feast or Christmas dinner!

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Creamy Coconut Lentil Chickpea Spinach Soup

By Stacey Homemaker on October 10, 2019 14 Comments

This vegan creamy lentil chickpea soup is loaded with tender artichokes, protein and fiber-rich legumes, spinach, and the most flavorful golden broth. This easy to make soup is made in one pot and it’s ready in 40 minutes! Vegan, gluten-free, and dairy-free.

*This vegan creamy lentil chickpea soup recipe was originally posted on 10/16/16, but I updated it with new pictures and better recipe instructions on 10/10/19.

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What makes this lentil chickpea soup recipe so special? Well, it’s easy to make (always a bonus!), the unique combination of flavors is addicting (literally, I just went back for thirds), you only need one pot to make it (score!), and it’s freezer-friendly!

You’re going to love the combination of hearty chickpeas, lentils, artichoke hearts and spinach, seasoned with the perfect balance of warm, earthy spices, and fresh lemon juice. It’s truly delicious!

Enjoy this vegan chickpea soup with thick slices of crusty bread and a crisp roasted potato that’s piled high with a dollop of vegan sour cream and extra chives! Are you getting hungry yet? I am!

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Savory Vegan Pumpkin Pasta (Ready in 20 Minutes!)

By Stacey Homemaker on September 26, 2019 Leave a Comment

This intensely rich vegan pumpkin pasta is an essential fall-inspired cozy meal that you can make tonight in just 20 minutes! Fresh sage leaves, pumpkin puree, and a creamy coconut base give this pasta a decadent flavor that’s sure to please any palate. Vegan, gluten-free, and oil-free.

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If you think you don’t like pumpkin, let alone combining pumpkin and pasta together, this pumpkin sage pasta recipe is going to change your mind! It’s rich, decadent, and so flavorful. What’s not to love?

My husband has never been a fan of pumpkin-flavored anything, but now he loves pumpkin pasta! When I told him that I was going to make pumpkin pasta for dinner, his smile instantly turned into a look of uncertainty. All it took was one bite for him to change his perception. This recipe converted him to a pumpkin lover and it will do the same for you!

Besides being absolutely delectable, this simple vegan pumpkin pasta is so easy to make, and it’s ready in only 20 minutes!

After you try this tasty pumpkin pasta recipe, you should try this vegan pesto pasta, this spaghetti and vegan meatballs recipe, and this vegan taco pasta!

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Vegan Creamy Ginger Carrot Sweet Potato Soup

By Stacey Homemaker on September 25, 2019, Updated October 4, 2019 8 Comments

Fresh carrots, ginger, sweet potatoes, and coconut milk come together to create a rich and creamy soup that’s bursting with flavor! This vegan carrot ginger soup is so vibrant that it looks like liquid gold!

*This carrot ginger soup recipe was originally posted on 9/19/17, but I updated it with better recipe instructions on 9/25/19.

You’re going to love this delicious vegan carrot ginger soup! My husband and I joke that I should have named it “liquid gold soup” because it has the most beautiful vibrant golden orange color!

This creamy soup is so easy to make, it requires less than 10 ingredients, and it’s ready in under one hour! This gourmet soup is like pure sunshine in a bowl. It’s bright, fresh, and so flavorful! I highly recommend that you enjoy this soup with a few slices of crusty bread so you can scoop up every last bite!

You can enjoy this carrot ginger sweet potato soup any time of the year but it’s especially festive to enjoy during the fall and winter season. There’s nothing better than a big cozy bowl of soup!

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