9 Vegan Recipes So Good You'll Dream About Them at Night

1. Sesame Noodles

This dish features a creamy sauce made from smooth peanut butter. To make it, combine peanut butter with soy sauce, rice vinegar, and a bit of maple syrup for sweetness. Toss with cooked noodles and garnish

2. Gingery Spring Soup

Packed with plant-based protein, this soup combines shelled edamame and silken tofu. To prepare, sauté ginger and garlic, then add vegetable broth, edamame, and tofu. Simmer until the flavors meld

3. Tomato and Charred Pepper Farro Salad

Add smoky flavor to your grilling season by grilling peppers and scallions. Cook farro and mix it with charred peppers, cherry tomatoes, and fresh basil. For a touch of brightness

4. Vegan Pumpkin Risotto with Crispy Sage

Arborio rice provides a creamy texture without the need for cream. To make, cook the rice slowly with vegetable broth, adding pumpkin puree and nutritional yeast for richness.

5. Grilled Lemon-Lime Corn Salad

This side dish is bursting with citrus flavors from lemon and lime. Grill corn on the cob until charred, then cut the kernels off and toss with a mixture of lime juice, lemon zest, chopped cilantro, and a touch of olive oil.

6. Green Tahini Dip

This dip is loaded with bright, punchy herbs like basil and parsley. Blend tahini with fresh herbs, lemon juice, garlic, and a bit of water to achieve a creamy consistency. It pairs perfectly with sliced vegetables or sliced baguette

7. Butter Bean Salad with Herby Vinaigrette

A protein-packed upgrade to the classic three-bean salad, this dish features butter beans mixed with cherry tomatoes, cucumbers, and red onions. Dress with a vinaigrette made from olive oil, lemon juice

8. Peanut Sauce Soba with Crispy Tofu

For extra-crunchy tofu, drain and dry it before dredging in cornstarch and frying until golden. Toss soba noodles with a sauce made from peanut butter, soy sauce, garlic, and ginger.

9. Smoky Black Bean and Quinoa Soup

Infuse this soup with smoky flavor using spicy canned chipotle in adobo. Sauté onions, garlic, and spices, then add black beans, quinoa, and vegetable broth. Simmer until the quinoa is cooked