Vegan dinners under 400 calories

Lighter evenings don't mean less flavor: the Air Fryer Buffalo Cauliflower comes in at 290 calories in just 30 minutes, while Black Bean Burgers pack 15g protein for 360 calories. With 100 meals here, from Carrot Curry Soup to Coconut Chickpea Curry, there's plenty of room to plan a week of satisfying, calorie-conscious dinners.

air fryer beefy vegan taquitos

Air Fryer Beefy Taquitos

air fryer vegan buffalo cauliflower

Air Fryer Buffalo Cauliflower

vegan air fryer potato skins

Air Fryer Potato Skins

air fryer vegan sweet potato fritters

Air Fryer Sweet Potato Fritters

beetroot and almond stew

Beetroot and Almond Stew

Black bean and corn tacos topped with coleslaw, pico de gallo, and avocado on corn tortillas.

Black Bean & Corn Tacos

vegan black bean and sweet potato salad

Black Bean and Sweet Potato Salad

vegan black bean burgers

Black Bean Burgers

vegan black bean soup with pumpkin

Black Bean Soup with Pumpkin

Black Bean Tacos, a plant-based meal

Black Bean Tacos

vegan broccoli soup

Broccoli Soup

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

Cabbage Stew with Tempeh and Crispy Kale

Creamy cacio e pepe butter beans in a skillet with cracked black pepper on top.

Cacio e Pepe Butter Beans

vegan carrot curry soup

Carrot Curry Soup

vegan carrot top vegetable soup

Carrot-Top Vegetable Soup

Bowl of chickpea pasta with edamame, white beans, and lemon-cashew cream sauce

Chickpea Pasta with Edamame, White Beans & Lemon-Cashew Cream

vegan chickpeas with kale and cilantro lime

Chickpeas with Kale and Cilantro-Lime

Three corn tortilla tacos filled with smoky shredded chipotle jackfruit, topped with a bright green cilantro-lime slaw and sliced avocado.

Chipotle Jackfruit Tacos

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

Coconut Ginger Butternut Squash Soup

vegan cream of asparagus soup

Cream of Asparagus Soup

Creamy butter beans in sun dried tomato cashew sauce with wilted spinach in a skillet.

Creamy Sun Dried Tomato Butter Beans

A bowl of tomato soup with a spoon

Creamy Tomato Basil Soup

Golden crispy Italian herbed tofu cubes on a white plate with fresh herbs.

Crispy Italian Herbed Tofu

Curried Chickpea Burgers, a plant-based meal

Curried Chickpea Burgers

double tomato courgetti spaghetti

Double Tomato Courgetti Spaghetti

easy vegan black bean soup

Easy Black Bean Soup

easy creamy vegan mushroom risotto

Easy Creamy Mushroom Risotto

easy vegan red curry with tofu and vegetables

Easy Red Curry with Tofu and Vegetables

Jackfruit tacos topped with avocado, red onion, and cilantro with lime wedges.

Easy Vegan Jackfruit Tacos

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

Enchiladas

Enchiladas

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

Fajita Veggies

vegan garden tacos

Garden Tacos

ginger noodle bowl the vegan version

Ginger Noodle Bowl

vegan gluten free mushroom soup

Gluten-Free Mushroom Soup

Gochujang Tofu & Edamame Jjigae — a home-cooked vegan meal

Gochujang Tofu & Edamame Jjigae

A rustic baking dish of large white butter beans in a thick, herbed tomato sauce, topped with fresh dill and served with crusty bread.

Greek Gigantes Plaki (Giant Baked Beans)

greek inspired vegan spaghetti squash

Greek-Inspired Spaghetti Squash

grillable vegan burger

Grillable Burger

A plate of dark, caramelized nasi goreng fried rice topped with sliced cucumber, a wedge of tomato, and crispy fried shallots.

Indonesian Nasi Goreng (Fried Rice)

Jackfruit carnitas tacos on corn tortillas with spiced shredded filling in a skillet nearby.

Jackfruit Carnitas Tacos

Jackfruit Ceviche, a plant-based meal

Jackfruit Ceviche

plate of burger

Jackfruit Pulled Sandwiches

jackfruit vegan tacos

Jackfruit Tacos

jans carrot soup vegan and dairy free

Jan's Carrot Soup

vegan japchae korean noodles

Japchae Korean Noodles

vegan kale and chickpea soup

Kale and Chickpea Soup

Tuscan white bean and kale soup in a bowl with lemon and rosemary nearby.

Lemony Tuscan White Bean and Kale Soup

Lentil Soup, a plant-based meal

Lentil Soup

vegan mac and cheese

Mac and Cheese

Mango Black Bean Salad

Mango Black Bean Salad

vegan mapo tofu

Mapo Tofu

Creamy butter beans in sun-dried tomato sauce with wilted spinach in a skillet.

Marry Me Butter Beans

A bubbling oval baking dish of large butter beans in a rich tomato sauce with olives and fresh herbs, served with slices of crusty bread.

Mediterranean Baked Butter Beans

Mediterranean Lentil Salad

Mediterranean Lentil Salad

a bowl of food

Mediterranean Pasta Salad

Mediterranean Quinoa Bowl, a plant-based meal

Mediterranean Quinoa Bowl

black and white happy birthday signage

Minestrone

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

Mongolian Seitan (Vegan Mongolian Beef)

Moroccan Spiced Red Lentil Soup

Moroccan Spiced Red Lentil Soup

a wooden cutting board topped with a bowl of vegetables

Moroccan Vegetable Tagine

vegan mushroom masala

Mushroom Masala

mushroom stroganoff vegan

Mushroom Stroganoff

Mushroom walnut taco meat in corn tortillas topped with avocado, lettuce, and cilantro.

Mushroom Walnut Tacos

A cast-iron skillet of red shakshuka sauce with white cannellini beans, a swirl of orange harissa, and scattered fresh parsley, with warm pita on the side.

North African White Bean Shakshuka

A wide shallow bowl of creamy tomato-red orzo pasta studded with cherry tomatoes and torn fresh basil leaves, with a crack of pepper on top.

One-Pot Tomato Basil Orzo

vegan paella

Paella

A bowl of thick Italian soup with small ditalini pasta, kidney beans, diced tomatoes, and fresh basil, with a crusty bread slice on the side.

Pasta e Fagioli

pea mint soup

Pea & Mint Soup

a person holding chopsticks over a bowl of noodles

Peanut Noodle Bowl

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

Peri-Peri Chickpeas

a group of mushrooms sitting on top of a blue surface

Portobello Mushroom Burgers

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

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

Portobello Mushroom Steaks

portobello steaks

Portobello Steaks

vegan pozole

Pozole

protein packed spicy vegan quinoa with edamame

Protein-Packed Spicy Quinoa with Edamame

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

vegan pumpkin bisque

Pumpkin Bisque

Crispy seitan bites glazed in sweet chili hoisin sauce, topped with sesame seeds and green onions.

Quick and Easy Seitan Vegan Chicken Bites

Quick Easy Chili, a plant-based meal

Quick Easy Chili

quinoa black bean tacos vegan

Quinoa Black Bean Tacos

Quinoa Pumpkin Chili, a plant-based meal

Quinoa Pumpkin Chili

vegan quinoa salad with vegetables

Quinoa Salad with Vegetables

roasted butternut squash and apple soup with spiced pumpkin seeds

Roasted Butternut Squash and Apple Soup

Roasted bell peppers in a pan.

Roasted Red Pepper Hummus Bowl

Roasted Vegetable Quinoa Bowl, a plant-based meal

Roasted Vegetable Quinoa Bowl

vegan sesame miso eggplant

Sesame Miso Eggplant

a bowl of noodles with meat and vegetables

Sesame Noodle Bowl

easy vegan sheet pan roasted cauliflower tomatoes and garbanzo beans

Sheet Pan Roasted Cauliflower, Tomatoes, and Garbanzo Beans

slow cooker vegan sweet potato chili

Slow Cooker Sweet Potato Chili

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

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

vegan southern greens

Southern Greens

vegan spaghetti

Spaghetti

spicy bean burgers with avocado salsa

Spicy Bean Burgers with Avocado Salsa

Spicy Ethiopian red lentil stew with potatoes and spinach in a rustic pot.

Spicy Ethiopian Lentil Stew

veggie dish on white ceramic plate

Spicy Korean Tofu Stew

A plate of dark, glossy Thai basil fried rice with visible basil leaves, diced tofu, red chili slices, and green beans, with a fried chili garnish.

Spicy Thai Basil Fried Rice

Sticky sesame tofu and broccoli in a skillet, coated in glossy sauce with sesame seeds.

Sticky Sesame Tofu with Broccoli

vegan stir fry

Stir-Fry

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

Sweet Potato Coconut Curry, a plant-based meal

Sweet Potato Coconut Curry

Sweet Potato Soup

Sweet Potato Soup

sweet spiced seitan skewers

Sweet Spiced Seitan Skewers

Teriyaki Tofu Stir-Fry, a plant-based meal

Teriyaki Tofu Stir-Fry

Crisp butter lettuce cups filled with crumbled seasoned tofu, scattered with fresh mint, cilantro, sliced shallots, and a sprinkle of toasted rice powder.

Thai Larb Lettuce Cups with Crumbled Tofu

three bean chili

Three Bean Chili

vegan tofu and sweet potato curry

Tofu and Sweet Potato Curry

Tofu musubi bake in a dish with glazed tofu, sushi rice, furikake, and vegan mayo drizzle.

Tofu Musubi Bake

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

Tomato Mushroom Roast, a plant-based meal

Tomato Mushroom Roast

ultimate vegan tomato soup

Tomato Soup

vegan tuna salad

Tuna Salad

A deep bowl of golden brothy soup filled with white cannellini beans, dark curly kale, diced tomatoes, and a sprig of fresh rosemary.

Tuscan White Bean & Kale Soup

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

Vegan Corn Chowder

Golden baked eggplant meatballs on a baking sheet with fresh herbs scattered around.

Vegan Eggplant Meatballs

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

Thick Japanese vegetable curry with potatoes, carrots, and mushrooms served over white rice.

Vegan Japanese Curry

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

Vegan Lo Mein

Creamy vegan penne alla vodka in a skillet topped with fresh basil leaves.

Vegan Penne alla Vodka

Creamy taco pasta in a pot with vegan grounds, black beans, corn, and melted cheese.

Vegan Taco Pasta

Creamy risotto topped with roasted butternut squash, carrot, and parsnip in a wide bowl.

Winter Vegetable Risotto

vegan zucchini boats

Zucchini Boats

zucchini noodle primavera

Zucchini Noodle Primavera

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