Vegan dinners made with coconut

Coconut milk turns up in everything from the 15-Minute Chickpea Coconut Curry to the slower, 75-minute Beetroot and Almond Stew, giving these 61 dinners their rich, creamy backbone. Along the way you'll find Beetroot Dahl and Coconut Curry Noodle Soup, spanning lentils, chickpeas, and tofu for busy weeknights or lazier ones. Most come together in under 40 minutes, so a warming bowl is always within reach.

beetroot and almond stew

Beetroot and Almond Stew

beetroot dahl

Beetroot Dahl

vegan black bean soup with pumpkin

Black Bean Soup with Pumpkin

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

Brazilian Tofu & Black-Eyed Pea Moqueca

A bowl of rich, orange-red tikka masala sauce with whole chickpeas, garnished with a swirl of coconut cream and fresh cilantro, over fluffy basmati rice.

Butter Chickpea Tikka Masala

A bowl of golden-orange curry with chunks of butternut squash and red lentils, topped with fresh cilantro and served over basmati rice.

Butternut Squash & Red Lentil Curry

A plate of coconut rice with red kidney beans, golden fried plantain slices on the side, with a wedge of lime and fresh cilantro.

Caribbean Rice & Beans with Fried Plantains

vegan carrot curry soup

Carrot Curry Soup

vegan carrot top vegetable soup

Carrot-Top Vegetable Soup

A hearty, golden-orange stew in a deep bowl with visible chickpeas and dark green spinach leaves, steam rising from the surface.

Chickpea & Spinach Coconut Stew

A bowl of golden chickpea curry with wilted spinach in a creamy coconut-tomato sauce over basmati rice, topped with fresh cilantro.

Chickpea Coconut Curry

Coconut Chickpea Curry

Coconut Chickpea Curry

Coconut Chickpea Curry, a plant-based meal

Coconut Chickpea Curry

A bowl of rice noodles in a golden coconut curry broth with crispy tofu cubes, baby spinach, and fresh basil, with a lime wedge on the rim.

Coconut Curry Noodle Soup

A bowl of smooth, bright orange butternut squash soup with a swirl of coconut cream, pepitas, and a sprinkle of cilantro.

Coconut Ginger Butternut Squash Soup

Coconut Lemongrass Noodle Soup

Coconut Lemongrass Noodle Soup

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 chickpeas and bright green broccoli florets in a glossy orange coconut-peanut sauce over white rice, topped with sesame seeds and green onions.

Coconut-Peanut Chickpea & Broccoli Stir-Fry

vegan cream of asparagus soup

Cream of Asparagus Soup

A cast-iron skillet filled with golden-brown mushrooms and white beans in a creamy herb sauce, with crusty bread alongside.

Creamy Mushroom & White Bean Skillet

A bowl of creamy orange-red tomato soup with floating tortellini and wilted spinach, topped with fresh basil and a drizzle of olive oil.

Creamy Tomato Tortellini Soup

Creamy mushroom stroganoff pasta in a bowl topped with crispy mushrooms and fresh dill.

Creamy Vegan Mushroom Stroganoff

the broke vegans creamy vegetable soup

Creamy Vegetable Soup

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

A skillet of creamy curried vegetable filling topped with golden puff pastry triangles, with steam rising and peas and potato cubes visible.

Curried Tofu & Vegetable Pot Pie Skillet

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

Easy Chickpea Curry

easy vegan red curry with tofu and vegetables

Easy Red Curry with Tofu and Vegetables

Creamy vegan fettuccine alfredo in a skillet topped with fresh parsley.

Easy Vegan Fettuccine Alfredo

vegan eggplant curry with fresh mint

Eggplant Curry with Fresh Mint

vegan garden tacos

Garden Tacos

ginger noodle bowl the vegan version

Ginger Noodle Bowl

vegan gluten free mushroom soup

Gluten-Free Mushroom Soup

A plate of golden-yellow vegetable biryani rice studded with green peas, carrots, cauliflower, golden raisins, and toasted cashews, garnished with fresh cilantro.

Indian Vegetable Biryani

Golden-brown tempeh skewers on a plate drizzled with creamy peanut sauce, alongside jasmine rice and a fresh cucumber-red onion salad.

Indonesian Tempeh Satay with Peanut Sauce

Jamaican Coconut Curry with Kidney Beans

Jamaican Coconut Curry with Kidney Beans

Jerk tofu served over coconut rice and peas

Jerk Tofu with Coconut Rice and Peas

A bowl of rice noodles in a golden-red lentil coconut curry sauce with wilted spinach, topped with fresh cilantro and a lime wedge.

Lentil Coconut Curry Noodles

Glossy Mongolian seitan pieces garnished with sesame seeds and scallions in a skillet.

Mongolian Seitan (Vegan Mongolian Beef)

Creamy tomato orzo with chickpeas and spinach in a wide skillet, topped with fresh basil.

One Pot Creamy Tomato Orzo

vegan one pot coconut curry with pasta and vegetables

One-Pot Coconut Curry with Pasta and Vegetables

A large pot of creamy pasta with wilted spinach, white beans, and sun-dried tomato pieces visible throughout, with a wooden spoon resting on the edge.

One-Pot Creamy Tuscan Pasta

pea mint soup

Pea & Mint Soup

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

Peanut Coconut Chickpea Curry

vegan pesto pasta

Pesto Pasta

A plate of rigatoni pasta in a creamy orange pumpkin sauce, topped with crispy fried sage leaves and chopped toasted pecans.

Pumpkin Sage Pasta

A bowl of golden-orange creamy red lentil dal served over fluffy white basmati rice, garnished with fresh cilantro and a lime wedge.

Quick Red Lentil Dal

Red curry dumpling bake with bok choy, scallions, and sesame seeds in a baking dish.

Red Curry Dumpling Bake

A large bowl of creamy golden ramen broth with wavy noodles, crispy tofu cubes, halved bok choy, corn kernels, and a drizzle of chili oil, garnished with green onions and sesame seeds.

Spicy Peanut-Coconut Ramen

Spicy red lentil pasta in a skillet topped with red pepper flakes and fresh basil.

Spicy Red Pasta with Lentils

Sweet Potato Coconut Curry, a plant-based meal

Sweet Potato Coconut Curry

Sweet Potato Soup

Sweet Potato Soup

vegan sweet potato soup with kale pesto

Sweet Potato Soup with Kale Pesto

A bowl of golden tempeh cubes in a rich, creamy orange tikka masala sauce, garnished with cilantro, over basmati rice.

Tempeh Tikka Masala

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 smooth, bright orange soup in a bowl with a swirl of coconut cream, a sprinkle of crushed peanuts, fresh cilantro, and a lime wedge.

Thai Coconut Sweet Potato Soup

vegan thai mac n cheese

Thai Mac n Cheese

A wooden table topped with plates of food

Thai Mango Curry

A bowl of golden-brown massaman curry with potato chunks and roasted peanuts in a thick coconut sauce, served alongside steamed jasmine rice.

Thai Massaman Curry with Potatoes & Peanuts

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

A bowl of creamy white coconut soup with sliced mushrooms, cherry tomatoes, and fresh cilantro, with a lime wedge on the rim.

Thai Tom Kha Coconut Soup with Mushrooms

tofu satay kebabs with fresh herbs

Tofu Satay Kebabs with Fresh Herbs

tofu stir fry with peanut sauce vegan

Tofu Stir-Fry with Peanut Sauce

vegan tofu tacos

Tofu Tacos

Creamy Tuscan gnocchi with sausage, sun-dried tomatoes, and wilted spinach in a skillet.

Tuscan Vegan Gnocchi

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

Vegan Lo Mein

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

Vegan Pumpkin Pasta

Bowl of caramelized tofu and edamame over jasmine rice with peanuts and cilantro

Vietnamese Caramelized Tofu & Edamame Rice Bowl

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