When the weather turns cold, nobody wants a bowl of lettuce. The good news: some of the most comforting meals in the world are already plant-based or easy to make that way. Here are five hot vegan dinners to keep you warm all season.
1. Creamy Tomato Basil Pasta
Blend soaked cashews (or a splash of oat milk) into a garlicky tomato sauce for a silky, creamy pasta without any dairy. Finish with fresh basil and cracked black pepper.
2. Hearty Lentil Stew
Brown lentils, carrots, celery, potatoes and onion simmered in vegetable broth with thyme and smoked paprika. It's thick, filling and even better the next day.
3. Black Bean Chili
Black beans, kidney beans, tomatoes, peppers and corn with chili powder and cumin. Top with avocado and a squeeze of lime, and serve with rice or warm tortillas.
4. Coconut Chickpea Curry
Chickpeas and spinach in a coconut milk sauce with garlic, ginger and curry powder. Ready in about 30 minutes and perfect over basmati rice.
5. Veggie Tofu Stir-Fry
Crispy pan-fried tofu with broccoli, bell peppers and snap peas in a quick soy-garlic-ginger sauce. Fast, colorful and packed with flavor.
Want 35 more?
Our Vegan Recipes cookbook is full of hot, hearty meals like these: pastas, stews, soups and stir-fries, with no salads. Available in English and Spanish as an instant PDF download.