Vegan Recipes News

More than ever before, plant-based fare is giving meat and dairy a run for its money as more and more people are opting for vegan meals. A recent study even revealed that 42 percent of consumers worldwide think most people will be eating plant-based foods instead of meat in the next decade.

The past couple of years dealing with COVID-19 forced more people than ever before to cook at home (47 percent of which cooked more plant-based foods), research recipes, try new techniques, and refine their skills in the kitchen. More people than ever turned to the digital sphere for help, ideas, and delicious vegan food. From turning vegetables like potatoes and carrots into a deliciously velvety vegan queso sauce to mastering the ultimate tofu-cooking skills, this was a big year for vegan recipes.

In honor of another year of next-level vegan grub, here are the 22 most popular recipes you couldn’t get enough of on . We can’t wait to see what’s on the menu in 2023!

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Readers proved soup season is year-round with this simple Italian gnocchi soup taking top marks for the most loved recipe of 2022.

Who can resist deliciously satisfying roasted sweet potatoes stuffed with satiating black beans, a homemade coconut-based sour cream sauce, and hefty scoops of everyone’s favorite dip, guacamole?

This signature recipe has long been a reader favorite (making our top recipe list many years in a row) and there’s a good reason why. This vegetable-based cheese sauce achieves that classic mac taste and texture without any of the dairy.

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We like to keep it simple around here, and it appears so do our readers! So there’s no surprise this go-to, fish-less tuna salad recipe was clicked on time and time again.

Continuing the simple theme, this roasted root vegetable dish is an easy weekday staple or meal prep dish that you can enjoy every day of the week. The star of the dish? It’s salty and savory irresistible peanut sauce.

Tofu recipes found their way onto our top recipe list again and again, and this crispy, golden-brown, baked version of fried tofu (with a hint of heat!) was one of your favorites.

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There’s no need to overcomplicate homemade ice cream! This oat milk-banana version calls for just four ingredients and is delicious when topped with vegan chocolate fudge sauce and sprinkles.

No need to hit the drive-thru when you can make your own foolproof Crunchwrap at home! Beefy vegan filling with lettuce, tomatoes, and avocados with an oil-free, cashew-based queso sauce is satisfying all of our cravings.

It was a big year for vegan chicken! But if you haven’t quite found the frozen nugget for you yet, why not try this golden-brown homemade version? Extra-firm tofu serves as the meaty substitute for these crispy, golden nuggets.

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Need to win over a tofu skeptic? We’ve got a recipe for you! Rich, sweet, and savory sauce made from a blend of hoisin sauce, fresh ginger, garlic, and spices coats pan-fried tofu for a delicious vegan dish high in protein.

No fuss-desserts are the best kind. These magic little vegan bars taste like peanut butter cups mixed with a cookie, meaning they’re pretty much perfection.

Sometimes dressed-up nostalgia is what works best. In this recipe, silky cashew pudding is layered with wafer cookies, banana, and yogurt to craft an easy and delicious dessert. And it brought our readers back to the recipe time and time again.

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Amongst the desserts and fast food classics, healthful, everyday recipes like this vegetable-forward stir-fry snuck in. Hearty broccoli, peppers, tofu, onions, and snap peas make this a nourishing meal that you’ll come back to time and time again.

If you haven’t made it into a Panda Express to try their vegan chicken, this tofu version will do the trick for satisfying those orange chicken cravings! This sweet and savory tofu can instantly turn any veggie stir-fry or bowl into a hearty meal.

While we wait for Panera to veganize more of their classic dishes, we’ll be making this flavorful soup at home. This creamy, cheesy, comforting, plant-based broccoli cheddar soup is a more healthful alternative to the Panera favorite.

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Once you make these divine muffins, you’ll be hooked and come back to this recipe more times than you can count. These simple, moist baked goods feature a brown sugar crumble topping baked into the top of buttery vegan vanilla muffins.

While Panera may still be turning out its staple few vegan dishes, we’re over here veganizing the ones we can’t forget. Modeled after the popular chain’s white cheddar mac and cheese, this cashew-based version has all the same creaminess and comfort.

You’d never guess this cheese sauce is made from potatoes, peppers, and carrots, making it a sneaky way to get in more vegetables. We love it topped with our favorite salsa and fresh cilantro, and garnished with a squeeze of lime to step it up even further.

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There are no eggs involved in this devilishly good recipe, but they still satisfy that creamy, eggy taste and texture of classic deviled eggs. We’ll be serving this up at any and all parties, gatherings, picnics, and more coming our way in 2023.

King oyster mushrooms had a huge year, taking TikTok and IG reel recipe videos by storm. The king oyster mushrooms in this vegan bulgogi dish are packed full of flavor from a perfectly balanced, sweet-and-spicy sauce.

If you’ve ever wished that Girl Scouts cookie season was year around, you’re in luck. Now you can make your very own version of your most loved cookies at home. These super-simple, chewy chocolaty cookies taste just like the nostalgic favorite and are made from just six ingredients.

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Mac and cheese appears again in our top vegan recipes of the year! This inventive and gourmet spin on traditional mac and cheese is topped with a generous layer of crispy breadcrumbs made even crunchier with toasty, roasted pecans.

Sarah McLaughlin (@sarahmclaughlin) is the New Products Editor at and is always on the search for the newest innovations in plant-based food.