This is the ultimate list of easy, healthy weeknight dinners – every single recipe takes 30 minutes or less to cook! Soups and lettuce wraps, stir fries and one pot dinners, and everything in between! There is a whole section dedicated to vegan meals and a separate section for non-vegan options.
Vegan Dinners
1. Spicy Tofu Mushroom Lettuce Wraps
20 minutes to make. This mushroom + tofu mixture is perfect in lettuce wraps or tortillas. Great for meal prep!
2. One Pot Lentil Pasta
This easy and quick pasta dinner comes together all in one pot! I love using lentil or chickpea pasta for extra protein.
3. Spicy Vegan Sofritas
30 minutes. Better than chipotle and oh-so-easy to make. Great for dinner and perfect for meal prep!
4. Everyday Green Curry
Green curry. In under 30 minutes. Ummm... YES. Load this up with your choice of veggies and protein to make it your own!
5. Sweet and Spicy Chickpea Lettuce Wraps
Chickpeas wrapped in the most irresistible sauce and piled high on crunchy lettuce leaves. You'll definitely be having more than one.
6. Vegan Chow Mein
Who needs takeout when you can make your own healthy, easy lo mein at home? Save money and stay in!
7. Sesame Tahini Noodles
Another veggie packed noodle bowl! The sesame tahini sauce situation here is AMAZING.
8. Creamy Pesto Zucchini Pasta with Peas
25 minutes! Low carb dinner option with a creamy dairy-free pesto sauce.
9. Tortilla Pizzas with Hummus
Hello... crispy, crunchy pizza perfection! Done in less than 20 minutes.
10. 15 Minute Instant Pot Vegan Chili
And THIS is why we love our Instant Pot! This insanely good vegan chili comes together all in one pot, in under 20 minutes.
11. Southwest Tofu Breakfast Bowls
15 minutes and one skillet! This tofu scramble is delicious on it's own, or on top of a flatbread or toast.
12. Creamy Pesto Potato Noodles
30 minutes! Use your spiralizer to create potato noodles OR boil pasta. The sauce is AMAZING!
13. 15 Minute Garlic Lime Cashew Zoodles
Flavor explosion happening in 3...2...1. These veggie noodle bowls are a great alternative to regular pasta! from Salt and Lavender
14. Mexican Cauliflower Rice Skillet
30 minute, one-skillet dinner. Perfect for meal prep, too!
15. Fall Pasta Salad
Just 30 minutes of total cooking time and you have an amazing warm pasta salad dinner! Roasted brussels sprouts and sweet potatoes are the perfect combo.
16. 15-Minute Thai Rice Noodle Salad
15 minutes... obviously! This Thai salad is so flavorful – it's one of my all-time favorite recipes.
17. Vegan Lentil Taco Salad Bowls
30 minutes! This Mexican-spiced lentil taco "meat" is perfect for bowls, tacos, burritos, and meal prep.
18. Portobello Fajitas
These simple fajitas are a great veggie packed dinner. Stuff them into tortillas or serve them up in a burrito bowl!
19. Easy One Pot Pasta Diavolo
20 minutes to the best one pot pasta ever. Perfect for date night!
20. Easy Vegan Miso Soup
20 minutes, one pot, and you'll never go back to eating takeout miso soup again.
21. Vegan Jambalaya
All of the bold cajun flavors, without the meat! It's on the table in 30 minutes!
22. Jerk Cauliflower Tacos
25 minutes to spicy taco town! This cauliflower is also ideal for meal prep.
23. 15 Minute Tofu Scramble
15 minutes and one skillet! This tofu scramble is delicious on it's own, or on top of a flatbread or toast.
Non-Vegan Dinners
24. Portobello Mushroom Pizzas
A great low-carb alternative to regular pizza! Load up portobello caps with sauce, cheese, and your favorite toppings for a quick dinner.
25. Sheet Pan Hoisin Chicken and Veggies
This sheet pan dinner gets a boost of savory thanks to the hoisin marinade. Mix it up and choose your favorite veggies!
26. Kimchi Zucchini Noodles
This 20 minute zucchini noodle dish is one of my all-time favorites! It's spicy, savory, and so filling.
27. Mexican Chicken Noodle Soup
This Mexican version of a comfort food favorite is perfect for chilly nights!
28. Blackened Chicken Sheet Pan Dinner
Another weeknight lifesaver! Spicy chicken, brussels sprouts and sweet potatoes all cooked on one pan and on the table in 30 minutes.
29. Taco Quinoa and Turkey Lettuce Wraps
These turkey lettuce wraps get an extra protein boost from the quinoa. Taco night made healthier!
30. Tandoori Chicken Bowls with Peanut Sauce
Roasted chicken, chickpeas, and potatoes seasoned with Indian spices and wrapped up in the best peanut sauce! All in under 30 minutes.
31. Red Pepper Fettuccine with Shrimp
Red pepper cream sauce, seared shrimp, and al dente pasta? I'm sold.
32. Parchment Pouch Fish Dinner
This all-in-one dinner comes together in under 30 minutes. Delicious flaky fish, green beans, and buttery fingerling potatoes!
33. 30 Minute Thai Peanut Chicken Ramen
This quick ramen dish is comfort food heaven! The peanut adds delicious richness to the broth.
34. Honey Sriracha Shrimp Stir Fry
This 30 minute stir fry is made with a delicious sweet and spicy sauce. You can sub whatever protein you prefer for shrimp!
35. Korean Beef Zucchini Noodles
Break out your spiralizer for this low carb dinner! This simple recipe is a weeknight staple.
36. Farmer's Market Breakfast Enchiladas
Hello, breakfast for dinner! These vegetarian enchiladas are topped with an amazing avocado cream sauce.
37. Honey Sriracha Chicken Stir Fry
This easy chicken stir fry is perfect for busy weeknights. Leftovers also make great meal prep!
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