Vegan dinners made with bell peppers

Bell peppers show up in all their savory glory here, from the 30-minute Vegan Chickpea Curry to the quick Coconut Turmeric Rice with Black Beans & Mango. We've also got heartier options like Classic Lentil Sloppy Joes and Chunky Spanish Rice for nights when you want something more filling. Whether you need a 25-minute dinner or don't mind simmering for an hour, there's a pepper-forward meal here for it.

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

vegan black bean burgers

Black Bean Burgers

Bowl of Brazilian tofu and black-eyed pea coconut moqueca over rice with cilantro

Brazilian Tofu & Black-Eyed Pea Moqueca

Bowl of Cajun red beans and rice with smoky tempeh crumbles

Cajun Red Beans and Rice with Smoky Tempeh

A bowl of glossy kung pao chickpeas with roasted peanuts, dried red chiles, diced bell pepper, and green onions over steamed white rice.

Chinese Kung Pao Chickpeas

Chunky Spanish Rice, a plant-based meal

Chunky Spanish Rice

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

A bowl of bright yellow coconut turmeric rice with seasoned black beans, diced mango salsa, sliced avocado, and crispy plantain chips.

Coconut Turmeric Rice with Black Beans & Mango

A plate of golden crispy tofu cubes and stir-fried bell peppers, carrots, and snap peas coated in a glossy peanut sauce over steamed rice, topped with green onions.

Crispy Tofu & Vegetable Peanut Stir-Fry

Seitan picadillo with olives and raisins served over white rice with toasted almonds

Cuban-Style Seitan Picadillo over Rice

delicious vegan fried rice

Delicious Fried Rice

easy vegan black bean soup

Easy Black Bean Soup

A wide skillet of bubbling red tomato sauce with cubed eggplant and chickpeas, garnished with fresh parsley and served with slices of crusty bread on the side.

Eggplant & Chickpea Shakshuka

vegan eggplant curry with fresh mint

Eggplant Curry with Fresh Mint

Platter of berbere-spiced tofu and chickpea tibs over basmati rice with toasted seeds

Ethiopian Tofu & Chickpea Tibs Platter

Sizzling fajita veggies with charred peppers, mushrooms, and onions in corn tortillas.

Fajita Veggies

vegan fajitas

Fajitas

Hawaiian Pineapple Fried Rice

Hawaiian Pineapple Fried Rice

A plate of glossy, translucent sweet potato glass noodles tossed with colorful julienned vegetables, shiitake mushrooms, and spinach, garnished with sesame seeds.

Korean Japchae (Sweet Potato Glass Noodles)

Lentil tacos topped with blueberry corn salsa and avocado slices on corn tortillas.

Lentil Tacos with Blueberry Corn Salsa

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

Loaded Sweet Potatoes with Tempeh Chorizo & Black Beans

Mango Black Bean Salad

Mango Black Bean Salad

Two naan flatbreads spread with hummus, topped with roasted zucchini, red peppers, red onion, fresh arugula, and a drizzle of balsamic glaze.

Mediterranean Hummus & Roasted Veggie Flatbread

Mediterranean sheet pan with roasted tofu, potatoes, and vegetables drizzled with tahini yogurt sauce.

Mediterranean Sheet Pan Dinner

A platter of roasted Mediterranean vegetables and chickpeas arranged over a swirl of hummus, garnished with fresh herbs, olive oil, and warm pita triangles.

Mediterranean Sheet Pan Vegetables with Hummus

A large serving bowl of chewy farro studded with white beans, roasted red peppers, artichoke hearts, kalamata olives, and fresh herbs in a lemon vinaigrette.

Mediterranean White Bean & Farro Salad

Mexican Bean Lasagna, a plant-based meal

Mexican Bean Lasagna

vegan paella

Paella

Creamy chickpea curry with spinach in a skillet, served over white basmati rice with cilantro.

Peanut Coconut Chickpea Curry

Spicy peri-peri chickpeas in a skillet topped with fresh cucumber-tomato salsa and cilantro.

Peri-Peri Chickpeas

A sizzling cast-iron skillet of sliced portobello mushrooms, charred bell peppers, and onions, with warm corn tortillas, guacamole, and lime wedges on the side.

Portobello Mushroom Fajitas

protein packed spicy vegan quinoa with edamame

Protein-Packed Spicy Quinoa with Edamame

Quick Easy Chili, a plant-based meal

Quick Easy Chili

Quick Vegetable Pad Thai, a plant-based meal

Quick Vegetable Pad Thai

Roasted bell peppers in a pan.

Roasted Red Pepper Hummus Bowl

A plate of fusilli pasta tossed in a vibrant orange-red roasted pepper pesto with baby arugula and toasted walnuts scattered on top.

Roasted Red Pepper Pesto Pasta

roasted vegetable lasagne

Roasted Vegetable Lasagna

Roasted Vegetable Quinoa Bowl, a plant-based meal

Roasted Vegetable Quinoa Bowl

vegan sesame miso eggplant

Sesame Miso Eggplant

Sheet pan pasta with roasted red pepper sauce, kale, mushrooms, and vegan sausage.

Sheet Pan Pasta with Roasted Red Pepper and Tomato Sauce

Sheet pan tofu fajita bowl with charred peppers, avocado, and cilantro over white rice.

Sheet Pan Tofu Fajita Bowls

slow cooker vegan sweet potato chili

Slow Cooker Sweet Potato Chili

A deep bowl of thick, dark black bean soup topped with diced avocado, crushed tortilla chips, a dollop of dairy-free sour cream, and a lime wedge.

Smoky Black Bean Soup with Lime & Avocado

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

Smoky Three-Bean & Tempeh Chili

Spanish Patatas Bravas with Romesco Sauce

Spanish Patatas Bravas with Romesco Sauce

spicy bean burgers with avocado salsa

Spicy Bean Burgers with Avocado Salsa

Three colorful bell peppers stuffed with lentil and rice filling, topped with fresh herbs, arranged in a baking dish.

Stuffed Bell Peppers with Lentils & Rice

Summer Veg Tacos, a plant-based meal

Summer Veg Tacos

Teriyaki Tofu Stir-Fry, a plant-based meal

Teriyaki Tofu Stir-Fry

$Four colorful bell peppers stuffed with a rice, black bean, and corn mixture, topped with melted cashew cheese and diced avocado.$

Tex-Mex Stuffed Peppers

A plate of crumbled golden tempeh stir-fried with fresh green Thai basil leaves and red bell pepper strips, served over white jasmine rice.

Thai Basil Tempeh Stir-Fry

Thai Coconut Curry, a plant-based meal

Thai Coconut Curry

A vibrant curry bowl with golden tofu, colorful vegetables in rich orange-red coconut sauce over white rice, garnished with cilantro and a lime wedge.

Thai Coconut Curry with Tofu

A wooden table topped with plates of food

Thai Mango Curry

Thai peanut noodles in a bowl topped with peanuts, cilantro, and colorful vegetables.

Thai Peanut Noodles

A wide bowl of bright red-orange curry with cubes of golden kabocha pumpkin, crispy tofu, and scattered Thai basil leaves, over steamed jasmine rice.

Thai Pumpkin Red Curry

Thai tempeh buddha bowl with quinoa, roasted sweet potato, avocado, and cashew curry sauce.

Thai Tempeh Buddha Bowl

Crispy tofu stir-fry with green beans and red pepper over brown rice in a skillet.

Tofu Stir-Fry with Ginger Soy Sauce

tofu stir fry with peanut sauce vegan

Tofu Stir-Fry with Peanut Sauce

vegan tofu tacos

Tofu Tacos

Vegan burrito bowl with cilantro-lime rice, black beans, fajita veggies, and guacamole.

Vegan Burrito Bowl

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

Vegan Corn Chowder

Greek sheet pan dinner with roasted tofu, vegetables, kalamata olives, and vegan feta.

Vegan Greek Sheet Pan Dinner

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

Vegan Jackfruit Chili with Beans

Vegan lo mein noodles with shiitake mushrooms, bell pepper, and spinach topped with sesame seeds.

Vegan Lo Mein

Thai peanut noodles with red bell pepper, carrot, green onion, and crushed peanuts in a bowl.

Vegan Thai Peanut Noodles

Vegetable lo mein with crispy tofu, carrots, bell pepper, and scallions in a wok.

Vegetable Lo Mein with Crispy Tofu

Burrito bowl with cilantro-lime rice, black beans, fajita veggies, corn salsa, and guacamole.

Veggie Burrito Bowl with Cilantro-Lime Rice and Chili Corn Salsa

Veggie Stir-Fry, a plant-based meal

Veggie Stir-Fry

A plate of vibrant red-orange jollof rice with visible tomato sauce coating each grain, served alongside fried plantain slices and a fresh green salad.

West African Jollof Rice

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