American-inspired vegan meals

With 122 American-inspired meals to choose from, comfort food gets a plant-based spin without losing what makes it satisfying. The 15-Minute Lentil Burgers come together fast with walnut and green-onion, while BBQ Jackfruit Nachos bring cashew and black-beans into a hearty, spicy spread. Weekend mornings are covered too, with 3-Ingredient Banana Oat Pancakes ready in 20 minutes.

Golden banana chocolate pecan muffins on a wire rack with chocolate chips scattered around.

1-Bowl Banana Chocolate Pecan Muffins

Golden cranberry orange scones on parchment, studded with bright red cranberries.

1-Bowl Cranberry Orange Scones

vegan air fryer potato skins

Air Fryer Potato Skins

Crispy air fryer sweet potato cubes seasoned with smoked paprika in a serving bowl.

Air Fryer Sweet Potatoes

Golden crispy air fryer tofu cubes on a plate with a savory seasoned coating.

Air Fryer Tofu

A bowl of creamy steel-cut oats topped with diced sautéed apples, a sprinkle of cinnamon, and a drizzle of maple syrup.

Apple Cinnamon Steel-Cut Oats

Baked oatmeal squares with blueberries and walnuts in a white baking dish.

Baked Oatmeal

Golden vegan blueberry muffins with cinnamon sugar topping and bursting blueberries.

Bakery-Style Vegan Blueberry Muffins

A stack of three golden banana oat pancakes drizzled with maple syrup and topped with sliced banana and a sprinkle of cinnamon.

Banana Oat Pancakes

Golden pan-fried tempeh strips glazed with smoky barbecue sauce in a cast iron skillet.

Barbecue Tempeh

BBQ black-eyed pea and walnut burger topped with purple cabbage slaw on a toasted bun

BBQ Black-Eyed Pea & Walnut Burgers

Two halves of a stuffed wrap on a plate showing a cross-section of smoky BBQ chickpeas, creamy avocado, crunchy slaw, and pickled jalapenos.

BBQ Chickpea Wraps

A sheet pan of loaded nachos with golden chips, shredded BBQ jackfruit, drizzled yellow cashew queso, black beans, jalapeños, and fresh cilantro.

BBQ Jackfruit Nachos

BBQ jackfruit sandwich with avocado slaw and cashews on a whole grain bun.

BBQ Jackfruit Sandwiches with Avocado Slaw

A bowl of creamy yellow polenta topped with smoky black beans, charred corn kernels, diced avocado, fresh cilantro, and a lime wedge.

Black Bean & Corn Polenta Bowl

A cast-iron skillet of crispy golden sweet potato cubes mixed with black beans, diced red peppers, and onions, topped with sliced avocado and fresh cilantro.

Black Bean & Sweet Potato Breakfast-for-Dinner Hash

Black Bean Burger

Black Bean Burgers

vegan black bean burgers

Black Bean Burgers

A glass jar layered with creamy white overnight oats topped with fresh blueberries, lemon zest, and a drizzle of maple syrup.

Blueberry Lemon Overnight Oats

Three soft tacos filled with crispy buffalo-sauced cauliflower florets topped with creamy white ranch coleslaw and sliced green onions on a plate.

Buffalo Cauliflower Tacos with Ranch Slaw

Buffalo chickpea and tofu mac and cheese topped with green onion

Buffalo Chickpea & Tofu Mac and Cheese

Baked chickpea pasta coated in creamy buffalo sauce, garnished with green onion.

Buffalo Chickpea Baked Mac

Buffalo chickpea tacos on corn tortillas with lettuce, tomatoes, avocado, and ranch drizzle.

Buffalo Chickpea Tacos

A halved flour tortilla wrap showing buffalo-orange roasted chickpeas, shredded carrots, romaine lettuce, and a drizzle of white ranch dressing.

Buffalo Chickpea Wrap

Buffalo tempeh tenders with celery sticks and a side of ranch dipping sauce

Buffalo Tempeh Tenders with Ranch Dipping Sauce

Rustic cabbage and tempeh stew in a bowl topped with crispy baked kale.

Cabbage Stew with Tempeh and Crispy Kale

Bowl of Cajun red beans and rice with smoky tempeh crumbles

Cajun Red Beans and Rice with Smoky Tempeh

Grilled carrot hot dogs in toasted buns with classic toppings on a picnic table.

Carrot Hot Dogs

Square cherry coffee cake with oat crumble topping, cut into slices on a wire rack.

Cherry Coffee Cake with Oat Crumble Topping

Stack of savory chickpea waffles topped with maple tempeh bacon and green onion

Chickpea Flour Waffles with Maple Tempeh Bacon

Golden chickpea omelet topped with spinach, cherry tomatoes, and salsa on a white plate.

Chickpea Omelet

Thick chocolate cherry protein shake in a glass with a dark cherry on top.

Chocolate Cherry Protein Shake

Four chocolate mug cakes with melted chocolate chips in microwave-safe mugs.

Chocolate Mug Cake

Chocolate-oat energy bars with dark chocolate topping and toasted quinoa on parchment.

Chocolate-Oat Energy Bars

Baked cinnamon apple slices served with almond butter dip

Cinnamon Sugar Baked Apple Chips with Almond Butter Dip

A toasted bun overflowing with thick, saucy lentil sloppy joe filling, served alongside coleslaw and pickle spears.

Classic Lentil Sloppy Joes

A toasted hamburger bun overflowing with a thick, reddish-brown lentil sloppy joe mixture, with coleslaw and pickle spears on the side.

Classic Vegan Lentil Sloppy Joes

Mocha chia pudding in small jars dusted with cocoa powder, set on a wooden surface.

Creamy Mocha Chia Pudding

A baking dish of creamy orange pumpkin mac and cheese with a panko breadcrumb topping, a few sage leaves scattered on top.

Creamy Pumpkin Mac & Cheese

Creamy corn pasta in a skillet topped with fresh basil and vegan parmesan.

Creamy Sweet Corn Pasta

Creamy butternut squash mac and cheese topped with golden everything bagel breadcrumbs.

Creamy Vegan Butternut Squash Mac and Cheese

Crispy Baked Tofu Caesar Wraps

Crispy Baked Tofu Caesar Wraps

Crispy golden roasted chickpeas in a bowl, seasoned with chili powder and thyme.

Crispy Crunchy Roasted Chickpeas

A colorful bowl of cilantro-lime rice topped with saucy black beans, golden caramelized plantain slices, pickled red onions, and a lime wedge.

Cuban Black Bean & Plantain Rice Bowl

Creamy potato corn chowder in a bowl topped with fresh chives.

Dairy-Free Potato Corn Chowder

Chocolate-dipped peanut butter balls with flaky salt on a parchment-lined tray.

Easy Peanut Butter Balls

Stack of golden oat protein pancakes topped with banana slices and a drizzle of maple syrup.

Easy Protein Pancakes

Vegetable rice pilaf with zucchini, carrots, and parsley in a skillet.

Easy Vegetable Rice Pilaf

Four slices of toasted sourdough topped with mashed avocado, halved cherry tomatoes, thinly sliced red onion, and a sprinkle of everything bagel seasoning.

Everything Bagel Avocado Toast

A bowl of quinoa with roasted broccoli, sliced avocado, chickpeas, cucumber, and pepitas, drizzled with a vibrant green tahini dressing.

Green Goddess Power Bowl

grillable vegan burger

Grillable Burger

Grilled asparagus farro salad with cherry tomatoes, dried apricots, and toasted almonds.

Grilled Asparagus Salad with Dried Apricots and Almonds

Caramelized BBQ tofu skewers with grill marks on a serving platter.

Grilled BBQ Tofu Skewers

Hearty tofu scramble with mushrooms, red pepper, and black beans in a skillet.

Hearty Tofu Scramble

Creamy lemon chickpea soup with wilted kale in a white bowl, topped with lemon zest.

Lemon Hummus Soup with Kale

Lentil burger with lettuce and tomato on a toasted whole wheat bun, ketchup on the side.

Lentil Walnut Burgers

A sheet pan of crispy sweet potato fries loaded with black beans, drizzled cashew queso, pickled jalapeños, diced avocado, and fresh cilantro.

Loaded Black Bean Sweet Potato Fries

Loaded baked potato topped with buffalo white beans, edamame, and walnuts

Loaded Buffalo White Bean & Walnut Baked Potatoes

Loaded sweet potato halves topped with tempeh chorizo, black beans, and avocado.

Loaded Sweet Potatoes with Tempeh Chorizo & Black Beans

loaded twice baked potatoes with sticky bbq jackfruit

Loaded Twice-Baked Potatoes with Sticky BBQ Jackfruit

Loaded Veggie Nachos with Walnut Taco Meat

Loaded Veggie Nachos with Walnut Taco Meat

vegan mac and cheese

Mac and Cheese

Open-faced lentil and sweet potato toasts with maple mustard dressing and arugula.

Maple Mustard Lentils, Sweet Potatoes, and Herbs

Maple-mustard tempeh bowl with roasted sweet potatoes, massaged kale, and sauerkraut.

Maple-Mustard Tempeh Bowls

Crispy tofu pieces in a creamy sun-dried tomato and spinach sauce in a skillet.

Marry Me Tofu

Scoops of creamy vegan chocolate ice cream in a pint container, dark and glossy.

Ninja Creami Chocolate Ice Cream

Creamy vegan vanilla ice cream in a Ninja Creami pint container, scooped and served.

Ninja Creami Vanilla Ice Cream

A large skillet of creamy rice studded with bright green broccoli florets in a golden cashew cheese sauce, topped with a sprinkle of smoked paprika.

One-Pot Broccoli & Rice Skillet with Cashew Cheese

Four jars of creamy overnight oats topped with fresh fruit on a marble surface.

Overnight Oats

Four jars of overnight oats topped with raspberries, peach chunks, and slivered almonds.

Peach Raspberry Overnight Oats

Peanut butter and jelly wrap sliced in half, filled with blueberries, banana, and granola.

Peanut Butter and Jelly Wrap with Mixed Fruit and Granola

A thick brown smoothie bowl topped with sliced banana, granola clusters, a drizzle of peanut butter, and a sprinkle of chia seeds.

Peanut Butter Banana Smoothie Bowl

Golden peanut butter granola clusters with pumpkin seeds and chia seeds on parchment paper.

Peanut Butter Cookie Granola

Vegan peanut butter cup ice cream topped with chocolate chips and roasted peanuts.

Peanut Butter Cup Protein Ice Cream

Creamy oat milk latte topped with crunchy candied pecans in a ceramic mug.

Pecan Crunch Oat Latte

A bowl of creamy white grits topped with smoky pinto beans and braised dark green kale, drizzled with hot sauce.

Pinto Bean & Kale Bowl over Creamy Grits

Golden pistachio cardamom granola on a baking sheet with clusters of oats and green pistachios.

Pistachio Cardamom Granola

Stack of pomegranate pancakes topped with citrus supremes and pomegranate molasses drizzle.

Pomegranate Pancakes

a group of mushrooms sitting on top of a blue surface

Portobello Mushroom Burgers

Seared portobello mushroom steaks with a glossy balsamic glaze on a white plate.

Portobello Mushroom Steaks

Golden protein bagel buns topped with everything bagel seasoning on parchment paper.

Protein Bagel Buns (No Knead, Vegan)

A bowl of thick orange-brown pumpkin and black bean chili topped with a dollop of cashew sour cream, pepitas, and fresh cilantro.

Pumpkin & Black Bean Chili

Curried chickpeas and red potatoes with dried apricots in a skillet, lemon wedges alongside.

Quick Curried Chickpeas and Potatoes

Quick Easy Chili, a plant-based meal

Quick Easy Chili

Quinoa Pumpkin Chili, a plant-based meal

Quinoa Pumpkin Chili

Sliced quinoa, apple, and sweet potato wrap on a wooden board with spinach visible inside.

Quinoa, Apple, and Sweet Potato Wraps

Creamy roasted red pepper tomato soup in a bowl topped with fresh basil leaves.

Roasted Red Pepper Tomato Soup

A bowl with golden roasted sweet potato cubes, dark green massaged kale, fluffy farro, and a drizzle of creamy tahini dressing.

Roasted Sweet Potato & Kale Grain Bowl

A skillet of golden chickpea flour scramble studded with diced red bell pepper, onion, and fresh spinach, sprinkled with black pepper.

Savory Chickpea Flour Scramble

Golden vegan Chex mix with pretzels, almonds, and cashews on a baking sheet.

Scrumptious Vegan Chex Mix

Golden seedy quinoa breakfast cookies on a wire rack with visible seeds and chocolate chips.

Seedy Quinoa Breakfast Cookies

Skillet seitan pot pie topped with golden drop biscuits

Seitan Pot Pie Skillet with Peas & Carrots

Sesame tempeh bowl with jasmine rice, broccoli florets, and sliced green onions.

Sesame Tempeh Bowls

vegan sloppy joes

Sloppy Joes

slow cooker vegan sweet potato chili

Slow Cooker Sweet Potato Chili

A whole grain bread sandwich cut in half on a plate, revealing creamy chickpea salad with celery and red onion topped with green lettuce.

Smashed Chickpea Salad Sandwich

A deep bowl of thick, dark red chili loaded with black beans, quinoa, and corn, topped with sliced avocado, cilantro, and a lime wedge.

Smoky Black Bean & Quinoa Chili

Smoky Black Bean Burgers

Smoky Black Bean Burgers

Bowl of smoky pinto bean and walnut chili garnished with avocado and cilantro

Smoky Pinto Bean & Walnut Chili

Bowl of smoky three-bean tempeh chili garnished with lime wedges

Smoky Three-Bean & Tempeh Chili

A deep bowl of thick, smoky chili studded with sweet potato cubes and quinoa, topped with diced avocado, fresh cilantro, and a lime wedge.

Southwest Sweet Potato & Quinoa Chili

Bowl of maple-roasted pumpkin seed, almond, and cranberry trail mix

Spiced Maple Pumpkin Seed & Cranberry Trail Mix

spicy bean burgers with avocado salsa

Spicy Bean Burgers with Avocado Salsa

Layered pasta salad with cherries, spinach, and creamy poppy seed dressing in a glass bowl.

Spinach-Cherry Pasta Salad with Poppy Seed Dressing

Strawberry chia pudding in a glass jar topped with fresh strawberry slices.

Strawberries and Cream Chia Pudding

Two roasted acorn squash halves on a plate, filled with a colorful wild rice pilaf studded with red cranberries, toasted pecans, and fresh sage leaves.

Stuffed Acorn Squash with Wild Rice & Cranberries

Whole grain bagel sandwich with chickpea mash, sun-dried tomato spread, cucumber, and arugula.

Sun-Dried Tomato and Chickpea Bagel Sandwich

Stack of fluffy gluten-free pancakes topped with vegan butter and a drizzle of maple syrup.

Super Fluffy Gluten-Free Pancakes

A pink tart cherry banana protein shake garnished with fresh cherries.

Tart Cherry Recovery Shake

A bowl of tempeh crumbles in a spicy mustard-soy glaze with steamed mixed vegetables.

Tempeh Power Bowl

Tempeh, black bean, and edamame sloppy joe sandwich on a toasted bun

Tempeh, Black Bean & Edamame Sloppy Joes

A glass of creamy banana peanut butter protein shake.

The Everyday Recovery Shake

A vivid green spinach and banana protein smoothie topped with hemp seeds.

The Green Machine

A thick banana-oat protein shake with visible oat flecks.

The Long-Day Refuel

A thick banana protein shake dusted with cinnamon.

The Pre-Bed Shake

three bean chili

Three Bean Chili

Three-bean and seitan chili in a skillet topped with avocado and lime

Three-Bean & Seitan Skillet Chili

Tofu lettuce wraps filled with rice noodles, mushrooms, and shredded carrots on a plate.

Tofu Lettuce Wraps

vegan tofu scramble breakfast sandwiches

Tofu Scramble Breakfast Sandwiches

Tofu scramble with pinto beans and salsa served in warm corn tortillas on a plate.

Tofu Scramble Tacos

Golden tofu scramble in a skillet seasoned with turmeric and nutritional yeast.

Tofu Scramble with Homemade Spice Mix

Layered tropical chia pudding with mango and passion fruit in glass jars.

Tropical Chia Pudding

TTLA sandwich stacked with tempeh bacon, avocado, tomato, pickles, and lettuce on toasted bread.

TTLA Sandwich

Fluffy vanilla mug cake in a white ceramic mug, lightly golden on top.

Vanilla Mug Cake

Asparagus pasta in a white bowl with lemon wedges, parsley, and red pepper flakes.

Vegan Asparagus Pasta

Stacked vegan breakfast sandwich with smoky tofu, avocado, and tomato on a toasted English muffin.

Vegan Breakfast Sandwich

Penne pasta with broccoli, garlic, lemon, and nutritional yeast in a white bowl.

Vegan Broccoli Pasta

Stack of fluffy golden vegan buttermilk pancakes topped with maple syrup and vegan butter.

Vegan Buttermilk Pancakes (One Bowl, Extra Fluffy)

Vegan charcuterie board with cheeses, hummus, crackers, fruit, nuts, and olives.

Vegan Charcuterie Board

Sliced vegan cheese bread loaf with golden cheddar swirls and parsley butter topping.

Vegan Cheese Bread

Creamy corn chowder in a bowl with golden corn kernels, diced potatoes, and green onions.

Vegan Corn Chowder

Golden cranberry orange muffins with orange glaze on a wire rack.

Vegan Cranberry Orange Muffins

Golden cranberry orange scones with orange glaze on parchment, fresh cranberries alongside.

Vegan Cranberry Orange Scones

Vegan egg salad sandwich on toasted bread with lettuce, sliced on a wooden board.

Vegan Egg Salad Sandwich

Gluten-free morning glory muffins with apple, carrot, coconut, and walnuts on a wooden board.

Vegan Gluten-Free Morning Glory Muffins

Bowl of thick vegan jackfruit chili with black and kidney beans, topped with cilantro.

Vegan Jackfruit Chili with Beans

Creamy vegan dip topped with toasted almonds, green onions, and smoked paprika in a bowl.

Vegan Million Dollar Dip

Golden puff pastry squares over creamy mushroom pot pie filling in a cast iron skillet.

Vegan Mushroom Pot Pie

Creamy vegan mushroom stroganoff with rotini pasta in a pot, topped with fresh parsley.

Vegan Mushroom Stroganoff

Creamy pumpkin pasta in a bowl topped with fresh parsley and black pepper.

Vegan Pumpkin Pasta

Creamy roasted cauliflower soup in a bowl, topped with paprika and red pepper flakes.

Vegan Roasted Cauliflower Soup

Gooey vegan s'mores bars with toasted marshmallows and melted chocolate chips.

Vegan S'mores Bars

Crispy smashed potato salad with fresh herbs, celery, and creamy vegan dressing.

Vegan Smashed Potato Salad

very easy bean burgers

Very Easy Bean Burgers

A bowl of fluffy creamy quinoa topped with fresh raspberries, blueberries, sliced almonds, and a drizzle of maple syrup.

Warm Quinoa Breakfast Bowl with Berries

White bean and shaved cabbage salad topped with orange slices and sesame seeds.

White Bean and Shaved Cabbage Salad with Orange Dressing

Golden whole grain French toast stacked on a plate with maple syrup and toasted pepitas.

Whole Grain French Toast

Related collections

Gluten-Free Vegan American Meals Vegan American Breakfasts Vegan American Dinners Vegan American Lunches Gluten-Free Vegan American Breakfasts Gluten-Free Vegan American Dinners All collections All 500+ meals