Vegan meals made with bell peppers

Bell peppers turn up in all kinds of forms here, from the quick 15-Minute Veggie Tostada to the slower-cooked Classic Lentil Sloppy Joes at 60 minutes. Between the Crispy Tofu & Vegetable Peanut Stir-Fry and the coconut-and-mango rice bowl, there's a good mix of fast weeknight options and heartier dishes. With 83 meals total, you'll find plenty of ways to work this vegetable into dinner.

White bean salad with chimichurri sauce, roasted peppers, and cherry tomatoes

Argentinian Chimichurri White Bean Salad

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 black-eyed pea and collard greens salad topped with peanuts and cilantro

Brazilian Black-Eyed Pea & Collard Greens Salad

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

Two colorful wraps sliced in half showing jerk-spiced tempeh, bright mango salsa, purple cabbage, and a drizzle of creamy green sauce.

Caribbean Jerk Tempeh Wraps

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

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

Dairy-Free Potato Corn Chowder

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

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

Hearty Tofu Scramble

Sliced BBQ veggie pizza with tofu, peppers, corn, and onion on a crispy crust.

Homemade BBQ Veggie Pizza

Hummus salad sandwich on toasted sprouted grain bread with colorful vegetable filling.

Hummus Salad Sandwiches

Hummus Wrap

Hummus Wrap

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

Mole chili in a bowl topped with avocado, radishes, and fresh cilantro.

Mole Chili

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

rainbow veg rolls with peanut dipping sauce

Rainbow Veg Rolls with Peanut Dipping Sauce

Raw Broccoli Salad, a plant-based meal

Raw Broccoli Salad

refreshing sweet and spicy jicama salad vegan

Refreshing Sweet and Spicy Jicama Salad

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

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

Roasted Red Pepper Tomato Soup

roasted vegetable lasagne

Roasted Vegetable Lasagna

Roasted Vegetable Quinoa Bowl, a plant-based meal

Roasted Vegetable Quinoa 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

Savory breakfast bowl with roasted potatoes, burst tomatoes, tempeh crumbles, and avocado.

Savory Vegan Breakfast Bowls (Pizza-Inspired)

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

Four halved red and yellow bell peppers stuffed with a quinoa-black bean-corn mixture, garnished with fresh cilantro and lime wedges.

Southwest Quinoa Stuffed Bell Peppers

Spanish Patatas Bravas with Romesco Sauce

Spanish Patatas Bravas with Romesco Sauce

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

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

A cast-iron skillet filled with golden cubed sweet potatoes, black beans, red bell pepper, and green onions, topped with fresh cilantro.

Sweet Potato & Black Bean Breakfast Hash

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

a plate of food

Thai Peanut Lettuce Wraps

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

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

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

Brazilian black bean stew ladled over brown rice in a bowl, topped with fresh cilantro.

Vegan Feijoada (Brazilian Black Bean Stew)

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

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

Vegan Smashed Potato Salad

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

Veggie tostada with hummus, roasted vegetables, cucumber, tomatoes, and avocado slices.

Veggie Tostadas

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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