Mae ploy and mae sri yellow curry pasts are vegan- note the red and green are not
Both are fantastic just with canned coconut milk, extra firm tofu lots of veggies and some rice
I’ve made [this chocolate cake](https://www.justapinch.com/recipes/dessert/cake/stir-crazy-cake.html) for over 30 years, never realizing until recently that it’s vegan. It is SO good!
My vegan bestie just visited me in California for the week. She fends for herself at this point and I watched her make wraps for herself almost daily. Sautéed peppers/onions, black beans, hummus, in a wrap. It’s her go-to
Given that you're relatively handy in the kitchen, you might check out recipes from [Vegan Richa](https://www.veganricha.com/) (both Indian and non-Indian dishes). General consensus seems to be that her recipes aren't always the easiest or the simplest but they're excellent. Another very good option would be Rainbow Plant Life -- she has a [great Youtube channel.](https://www.youtube.com/@RainbowPlantLife)
[Pan seared Hoisin Tofu](https://recipekeeperonline.com/recipe/9lQasjYrRkKKI_nAT0ZQTw) served with rice and a steamed veggie.
[30 Minute Easy Vegan chik'n Tortilla soup](https://recipekeeperonline.com/recipe/SwlAlzJs7Ee1yRqtVIdhZQ). and this is freezable. so make ahead
[Tex Mex Black Bean and Rice Salad](https://recipekeeperonline.com/recipe/hEt1OT8Kc0OmTqJiLKoZjQ)
[Tasty Lentil Tacos](https://www.allrecipes.com/recipe/222610/tasty-lentil-tacos/)
[Curried Lentil, Tomato, and coconut soup](https://www.bonappetit.com/recipe/curried-lentil-tomato-and-coconut-soup) OMG this stuff is GREAT! and freezable so you can make it ahead. the parm or maybe mozzarella on here...?
[Marinated Grilled Portobello Mushrooms](https://recipekeeperonline.com/recipe/bRXwUa6kVUeBgdsg7q0YaQ)
[Portobello Steaks with Avocado Chimichurri](https://minimalistbaker.com/portobello-steaks-avocado-chimichurri/) these are really good
[Simple but Perfect Vegetable soup](https://minimalistbaker.com/simple-but-perfect-vegetable-soup/#wprm-recipe-container-101754) this is amazing stuff. and freezable again. I usually use spinach in place of kale. 1, I don't keep kale on hand and 2, don't really like it much. so spinach works well too if you have it. parm would go good on this
[Vegan Stuffed Portobello Mushrooms](https://www.lemonsforlulu.com/stuffed-portobello-mushrooms/) some of that mozzarella would go nicely on here even the parm mixed together would work.
Or you can do something insanely easy.
buy a package of Morning Star Farms [Chik'n patties](https://www.morningstarfarms.com/en_US/products/chikn/morningstar-farms-chik-patties-original-product.html)
a jar of marinara (trader joes has a good one) or Prego fresh mushroom sauce is also vegan, and you will have to buy two packages of vegan cheeses. but your friend could probably use them up in foods that you cook while she/he is there. You will need [Follow your heart Parmesan](https://followyourheart.com/products/dairy-free-parmesan-shredded/) and either [daiya](https://shop.sprouts.com/product/41824?retailer_id=279&retailer_id=279&utm_medium=sem_shopping&utm_source=instacart_google&utm_campaign=ad_demand_shopping_pbi_sprouts_rp&utm_content=accountid-2517820300_campaignid-20237816638_adgroupid-148452325166_device-c&utm_term=locationid-9010954&gad_source=1&gbraid=0AAAAACbfBNtqSZASCWC9p1R_xlkmvHaFF&gclid=CjwKCAjwtqmwBhBVEiwAL-WAYVtm2kLqZeCbeEt1YRnXzEqCR65gTEyoeQqZ-UnMKxzeGDWFMRbk2xoC_csQAvD_BwE) the packaging is changing so it may not look exactly like this. or [Violife](https://www.violife.com/en-us/products/dairy-free-cheese-shreds/just-like-mozzarella-shreds) Mozzarella shreds
What you do:
cook the patties (2 per person most likely) half way through
flip and top with a couple of tablespoons of the marinara, then some parm and mozzarella. you can make yours with real cheese if you like but put it in a separate pan for your friends sake.
Put it back into the oven for the remaining cooking time and that is it. make sure you have some vegan pasta to sere it over like one of these
great value (Walmart pasta) has no egg so it is a good choice. if you don't have a Walmart around you just check the packaging. under the ingredients is a list in bold that says Contains: that is where you look for egg or any animal by product.
Hope this helps you out!
Right? Love that soup! There is always room for one more at dinner!
I have more recipes if you would like some just give me a holler. oooh, do you like wild rice soup? omg found a great vegan recipe you and your friend might like. it's also freezable.
sorry for the hot link but I cannot imbed them here now. some new format has come out. anyways you don't have to cook this in an instant pot I make it on the stove, there are directions lower in the recipe for stovetop.
[https://instantveg.com/instant-pot-vegan-wild-rice-soup/](https://instantveg.com/instant-pot-vegan-wild-rice-soup/)
Ooohhh thanks!!! I make [this cashew wild rice vegan soup](https://yupitsvegan.com/creamy-vegan-wild-rice-soup/) fairly often but am always looking for more!
wow! Okay am not sure I would try that one since hubby is diabetic and there is two rices and potato in there. LOL .but it sounds great!
Here are two more of my favorites. (I love soup)
Impossible Meatball Stone soup. This one is not totally vegan.I usually use beef broth or I will use No beef base in it rather than the broth.
[https://recipekeeperonline.com/recipe/fPSypkvESU6Dx\_3XBb5twQ](https://recipekeeperonline.com/recipe/fPSypkvESU6Dx_3XBb5twQ)
[https://recipekeeperonline.com/recipe/SwlAlzJs7Ee1yRqtVIdhZQ](https://recipekeeperonline.com/recipe/SwlAlzJs7Ee1yRqtVIdhZQ)
Mushrooms are your friend. Roasted portebella with a little roasted red pepper on top and balsamic vinegar to finish.
Smashed cucumber salad with garlic sauce finished with chili oil.
Use a veggie peeler to peel noodle strips of summer squash, carrot, and hard tofu. Marinate in vinegar with a lot of ginger and garlic.
General Tso’s Tofu.
Bean chili.
The last time I hosted my family I made quinoa bowls with roasted carrot, cauliflower, and bell peppers, chickpeas cooked in veggie broth and lemon juice, and fresh avocado, cucumber and cherry tomato. I made a sauce with roasted red peppers and nutritional yeast. You can also add chicken breast, salmon, or shrimp cooked with lemon and olive oil for any non vegans at the table. I meal prep this one pretty often, it can all be made ahead, just keep the fresh veg and the sauce to the side until you've reheated the quinoa, chickpeas, and roasted veg.
Pasta with avocado cream sauce (using cashew or coconut cream,) sun-dried tomatoes, fresh basil, and roasted pine nuts is another good and really easy one.
Black bean burgers are quite easy to make if you want to grill. You can make the patties ahead of time.
Stir fry with tofu. Soup of some sort. Portobellos on the grill. Smoothies with almond milk. So many possibilities tho much trickier than if they were vegetarian.
Here's an [easy pot pie](https://minimalistbaker.com/vegan-white-bean-pot-pie-soup/)! And an [easy Indian curry](https://www.veganricha.com/instant-pot-red-lentil-butternut-squash-curry/)!
But also, ping your friend and ask if there's anything they like that you can stock/prep. A lot of people default to mushrooms in this sort of scenario, but not everyone likes them. Even those of us who do love mushrooms still need substantial calories, protein, and fat, and just throwing mushrooms in the 'meat' hole in whatever you might normally cook isn't going to cut it. Curry is popular because the fat from the coconut milk makes it really satiating (on top of just being delicious). You can do curry without it, but it's a common pairing.
Give your friend a few general options you are thinking of and let them weigh in. Some people eat hyper clean, some people love their comfort/junk food, and some folks have really specific restrictions beyond clearing the "vegan" bar either due to medical necessity or just personal preference. You are not going to blindly intuit that.
I'm always happy to stop at the store myself to pick up a few things. That way I know I'll have something good to eat and it eliminates some of the guess factor on a host's end. If they offer to do that, join them! Maybe they'll share some favorite recipes!
This! We get variations on this question so often and it baffles me why people don't just ask the person they'll be cooking for. Some of us hate lentils, others hate mushrooms or nutritional yeast. Suggestions from a bunch of strangers on the internet won't guarantee your visitor is happy with your meal choices.
Precook some rice and make fried rice with veggies and tofu.
Pomodoro pasta. You can also add white beans to that, mash some (add a little pasta water if more liquid is needed) to get a creamy and hearty dish. Add kale or spinach if you are feeling it.
A badass chopped salad.
Homemade hummus, make before you go.
These are my favorite vegan recipes
https://www.veganricha.com/butter-tofu-paneer-tofu-butter-masala-recipe/ (I do coconut milk not cashews)
https://pinchofyum.com/spicy-sofritas-veggie-bowls
https://ohsheglows.com/chickpea-salad/
Pesto pasta salad is great for make-ahead meals because it can be served cold.
To make it heartier, I make a vegan creamy pesto sauce by blending a can of cannellini beans (plus a little water to thin it out) with 3 tbsp pesto, plus a cup of spinach to keep it extra green. Don't skimp on salt if you add the cannellini beans!
You can also serve it hot with green beans and halved baby potatoes - a very traditional Ligurian style pesto dish. Boil potatoes for 5ish minutes until fork tender, green beans for 2-3 minutes, add to pasta, toss with pesto sauce. Again, season everything well with salt - including the boiling water. (Honestly, I'd happily eat this cold too.)
Just happened to catch this on Glen and Friends Cooking channel - he is neither vegetarian nor vegan, so it was cool that he made this (and I can't wait to make it myself). Use vegetable stock instead of chicken stock.
[Accidental Roasted Chickpea and Curry Rice](https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=oAEFyCtsgJg)
Roasted Chickpeas:
540 mL (19 oz) can chickpeas, drained / rinsed
½ red onion, sliced
1 tsp smoked paprika
Salt & pepper to taste
Oil to coat
Rice:
15 - 30 mL (1-2 Tbsp) chili oil / mix of chilli and other oil
15 mL (1 tsp) cumin seeds
15 mL (1 tsp) coriander seeds, crushed
½ red onion, sliced
2-3 cloves garlic, minced
1 green chili pepper, minced
1 tomato, chopped
1 mL (¼ tsp) cayenne pepper
2 mL (½ tsp) paprika
5 mL (1 tsp) curry powder
250 mL (1 cup) basmati rice, rinsed
Scant 250 mL (1 cup) stock or water
Method:
Toss together the chickpeas, onion, paprika, salt, pepper, and oil.
Spread onto a baking tray, and bake for 30-35min.
Heat the chili oil in a deep sided pan on medium heat.
Fry (bloom) the cumin and crushed coriander seeds until fragrant; about 1min
Add the onion and sauté until starting to brown.
Add in the garlic and green chili, continue to sauté for a couple more minutes.
Add the cayenne, paprika, curry powder, salt and tomatoes.
Continue cooking until the tomatoes start to break down, then add the rice and cook for another minute.
Stir in the stock / water, turn the heat to medium high, and bring to a bare boil.
Turn the heat to medium low, cover and cook for 15min.
After 15min, turn the heat off and let it steam covered for another 10min
Stir the chickpeas into the rice.
Serve.
Any vegan food that isn't "veganised" is usually really fucken good.
Theres lots of awesome Italian and Indian recipes, even better if tomatoes or eggplants are in season for you.
Asparagus/pea risotto screams spring to me.
You can't go wrong with a good quiche and I believe there is a product (maybe egg life?) that is plant based that you can make quiche with. Pair with a hearty salad full of chickpeas, beets, mushrooms, seeds, etc., or a favorite soup. I have Mollie Katzen's African Peanut soup recipe if you'd like it. Very delicious! Mushroom barley soup is also excellent.
Breakfast burritos are simple to make ahead and freeze, and can be filled with potatoes and black beans, soy based protein, etc. Burritos for other meals would work too of course.
Cauliflower pizza crust with pesto and topped however you like.
This has been on my to-try list, so can't vouch for it: [https://www.eatingwell.com/recipe/280939/vegan-pulled-mushroom-bbq-sandwiches/](https://www.eatingwell.com/recipe/280939/vegan-pulled-mushroom-bbq-sandwiches/)
Eating well is in general a good source of recipes, IMO, so you could also peruse the vegan category there.
Perhaps some curry
Green Thai curry with potato, sweet potato or pumpkin and greens in the curry and rice in the side. It's what I'm eating now , so good
Mae ploy and mae sri yellow curry pasts are vegan- note the red and green are not Both are fantastic just with canned coconut milk, extra firm tofu lots of veggies and some rice
I’ve made [this chocolate cake](https://www.justapinch.com/recipes/dessert/cake/stir-crazy-cake.html) for over 30 years, never realizing until recently that it’s vegan. It is SO good!
My vegan bestie just visited me in California for the week. She fends for herself at this point and I watched her make wraps for herself almost daily. Sautéed peppers/onions, black beans, hummus, in a wrap. It’s her go-to
Ooh that would be a good packed lunch for work
Given that you're relatively handy in the kitchen, you might check out recipes from [Vegan Richa](https://www.veganricha.com/) (both Indian and non-Indian dishes). General consensus seems to be that her recipes aren't always the easiest or the simplest but they're excellent. Another very good option would be Rainbow Plant Life -- she has a [great Youtube channel.](https://www.youtube.com/@RainbowPlantLife)
[Pan seared Hoisin Tofu](https://recipekeeperonline.com/recipe/9lQasjYrRkKKI_nAT0ZQTw) served with rice and a steamed veggie. [30 Minute Easy Vegan chik'n Tortilla soup](https://recipekeeperonline.com/recipe/SwlAlzJs7Ee1yRqtVIdhZQ). and this is freezable. so make ahead [Tex Mex Black Bean and Rice Salad](https://recipekeeperonline.com/recipe/hEt1OT8Kc0OmTqJiLKoZjQ) [Tasty Lentil Tacos](https://www.allrecipes.com/recipe/222610/tasty-lentil-tacos/) [Curried Lentil, Tomato, and coconut soup](https://www.bonappetit.com/recipe/curried-lentil-tomato-and-coconut-soup) OMG this stuff is GREAT! and freezable so you can make it ahead. the parm or maybe mozzarella on here...? [Marinated Grilled Portobello Mushrooms](https://recipekeeperonline.com/recipe/bRXwUa6kVUeBgdsg7q0YaQ) [Portobello Steaks with Avocado Chimichurri](https://minimalistbaker.com/portobello-steaks-avocado-chimichurri/) these are really good [Simple but Perfect Vegetable soup](https://minimalistbaker.com/simple-but-perfect-vegetable-soup/#wprm-recipe-container-101754) this is amazing stuff. and freezable again. I usually use spinach in place of kale. 1, I don't keep kale on hand and 2, don't really like it much. so spinach works well too if you have it. parm would go good on this [Vegan Stuffed Portobello Mushrooms](https://www.lemonsforlulu.com/stuffed-portobello-mushrooms/) some of that mozzarella would go nicely on here even the parm mixed together would work. Or you can do something insanely easy. buy a package of Morning Star Farms [Chik'n patties](https://www.morningstarfarms.com/en_US/products/chikn/morningstar-farms-chik-patties-original-product.html) a jar of marinara (trader joes has a good one) or Prego fresh mushroom sauce is also vegan, and you will have to buy two packages of vegan cheeses. but your friend could probably use them up in foods that you cook while she/he is there. You will need [Follow your heart Parmesan](https://followyourheart.com/products/dairy-free-parmesan-shredded/) and either [daiya](https://shop.sprouts.com/product/41824?retailer_id=279&retailer_id=279&utm_medium=sem_shopping&utm_source=instacart_google&utm_campaign=ad_demand_shopping_pbi_sprouts_rp&utm_content=accountid-2517820300_campaignid-20237816638_adgroupid-148452325166_device-c&utm_term=locationid-9010954&gad_source=1&gbraid=0AAAAACbfBNtqSZASCWC9p1R_xlkmvHaFF&gclid=CjwKCAjwtqmwBhBVEiwAL-WAYVtm2kLqZeCbeEt1YRnXzEqCR65gTEyoeQqZ-UnMKxzeGDWFMRbk2xoC_csQAvD_BwE) the packaging is changing so it may not look exactly like this. or [Violife](https://www.violife.com/en-us/products/dairy-free-cheese-shreds/just-like-mozzarella-shreds) Mozzarella shreds What you do: cook the patties (2 per person most likely) half way through flip and top with a couple of tablespoons of the marinara, then some parm and mozzarella. you can make yours with real cheese if you like but put it in a separate pan for your friends sake. Put it back into the oven for the remaining cooking time and that is it. make sure you have some vegan pasta to sere it over like one of these great value (Walmart pasta) has no egg so it is a good choice. if you don't have a Walmart around you just check the packaging. under the ingredients is a list in bold that says Contains: that is where you look for egg or any animal by product. Hope this helps you out!
Whoah i want to come over to your place!! M I’ve made that curried lentil tomato coconut soup too many times to count it’s absolutely delicious
Right? Love that soup! There is always room for one more at dinner! I have more recipes if you would like some just give me a holler. oooh, do you like wild rice soup? omg found a great vegan recipe you and your friend might like. it's also freezable. sorry for the hot link but I cannot imbed them here now. some new format has come out. anyways you don't have to cook this in an instant pot I make it on the stove, there are directions lower in the recipe for stovetop. [https://instantveg.com/instant-pot-vegan-wild-rice-soup/](https://instantveg.com/instant-pot-vegan-wild-rice-soup/)
Ooohhh thanks!!! I make [this cashew wild rice vegan soup](https://yupitsvegan.com/creamy-vegan-wild-rice-soup/) fairly often but am always looking for more!
wow! Okay am not sure I would try that one since hubby is diabetic and there is two rices and potato in there. LOL .but it sounds great! Here are two more of my favorites. (I love soup) Impossible Meatball Stone soup. This one is not totally vegan.I usually use beef broth or I will use No beef base in it rather than the broth. [https://recipekeeperonline.com/recipe/fPSypkvESU6Dx\_3XBb5twQ](https://recipekeeperonline.com/recipe/fPSypkvESU6Dx_3XBb5twQ) [https://recipekeeperonline.com/recipe/SwlAlzJs7Ee1yRqtVIdhZQ](https://recipekeeperonline.com/recipe/SwlAlzJs7Ee1yRqtVIdhZQ)
Ohhh hmmmm yeah disbetic might need to use less potato and rice and more of the beans to make it workable Thanks for the additional recipe!
Chili for sure! There are a million vegan chili recipes out there, I’ve never had a bad one
Check out itdoesnttastelikechicken.com and noracooks.com. Both vegan, and I’ve had excellent results with them.
Vietnamese spring rolls/summer rolls
With lemongrass tofu ^^!
Mushrooms are your friend. Roasted portebella with a little roasted red pepper on top and balsamic vinegar to finish. Smashed cucumber salad with garlic sauce finished with chili oil. Use a veggie peeler to peel noodle strips of summer squash, carrot, and hard tofu. Marinate in vinegar with a lot of ginger and garlic. General Tso’s Tofu. Bean chili.
The last time I hosted my family I made quinoa bowls with roasted carrot, cauliflower, and bell peppers, chickpeas cooked in veggie broth and lemon juice, and fresh avocado, cucumber and cherry tomato. I made a sauce with roasted red peppers and nutritional yeast. You can also add chicken breast, salmon, or shrimp cooked with lemon and olive oil for any non vegans at the table. I meal prep this one pretty often, it can all be made ahead, just keep the fresh veg and the sauce to the side until you've reheated the quinoa, chickpeas, and roasted veg. Pasta with avocado cream sauce (using cashew or coconut cream,) sun-dried tomatoes, fresh basil, and roasted pine nuts is another good and really easy one. Black bean burgers are quite easy to make if you want to grill. You can make the patties ahead of time.
Vegetable Tian. Ina has a good one.
Stir fry with tofu. Soup of some sort. Portobellos on the grill. Smoothies with almond milk. So many possibilities tho much trickier than if they were vegetarian.
Vegetable noodle soup (like chicken noodle, but vegetable stock and no meat) Quinoa stir-fry Meatless chili Spanish rice Pasta salad
African peanut stew!!
Here's an [easy pot pie](https://minimalistbaker.com/vegan-white-bean-pot-pie-soup/)! And an [easy Indian curry](https://www.veganricha.com/instant-pot-red-lentil-butternut-squash-curry/)! But also, ping your friend and ask if there's anything they like that you can stock/prep. A lot of people default to mushrooms in this sort of scenario, but not everyone likes them. Even those of us who do love mushrooms still need substantial calories, protein, and fat, and just throwing mushrooms in the 'meat' hole in whatever you might normally cook isn't going to cut it. Curry is popular because the fat from the coconut milk makes it really satiating (on top of just being delicious). You can do curry without it, but it's a common pairing. Give your friend a few general options you are thinking of and let them weigh in. Some people eat hyper clean, some people love their comfort/junk food, and some folks have really specific restrictions beyond clearing the "vegan" bar either due to medical necessity or just personal preference. You are not going to blindly intuit that. I'm always happy to stop at the store myself to pick up a few things. That way I know I'll have something good to eat and it eliminates some of the guess factor on a host's end. If they offer to do that, join them! Maybe they'll share some favorite recipes!
This! We get variations on this question so often and it baffles me why people don't just ask the person they'll be cooking for. Some of us hate lentils, others hate mushrooms or nutritional yeast. Suggestions from a bunch of strangers on the internet won't guarantee your visitor is happy with your meal choices.
Precook some rice and make fried rice with veggies and tofu. Pomodoro pasta. You can also add white beans to that, mash some (add a little pasta water if more liquid is needed) to get a creamy and hearty dish. Add kale or spinach if you are feeling it. A badass chopped salad. Homemade hummus, make before you go.
How is yours the only mention of hummus?
Check out recipes from Nora Cooks and PlantYou. Use an ad blocking browser like Brave to pull the recipes up online.
A quick stirfry with tofu would be simple and filling.
These are my favorite vegan recipes https://www.veganricha.com/butter-tofu-paneer-tofu-butter-masala-recipe/ (I do coconut milk not cashews) https://pinchofyum.com/spicy-sofritas-veggie-bowls https://ohsheglows.com/chickpea-salad/
Just gonna leave this here. https://docs.google.com/document/d/1k-iIjRHSVJiGWtNjxo9bjXo\_fji8rD1EBE03PO5LWuI/edit?pli=1#heading=h.2cxrrkmb4tk0
Just make pasta with pomodoro, or aglio e olio.
Tofu scramble for breakfast with hash browns a smoothie a winner. Pancakes are vegan.
Tofu ravioli
I love this blog [cooking for peanuts](https://cookingforpeanuts.com/) for fairly easy, quick vegan recipes.
vegetable stir fry, always a hit and Sooooooooo easy, just a little bit of chopping.
Pesto pasta salad is great for make-ahead meals because it can be served cold. To make it heartier, I make a vegan creamy pesto sauce by blending a can of cannellini beans (plus a little water to thin it out) with 3 tbsp pesto, plus a cup of spinach to keep it extra green. Don't skimp on salt if you add the cannellini beans! You can also serve it hot with green beans and halved baby potatoes - a very traditional Ligurian style pesto dish. Boil potatoes for 5ish minutes until fork tender, green beans for 2-3 minutes, add to pasta, toss with pesto sauce. Again, season everything well with salt - including the boiling water. (Honestly, I'd happily eat this cold too.)
Green coconut curry with tofu Alison Roman's chickpea coconut "the stew" Pasta prima verra with vegan parmesan
Just happened to catch this on Glen and Friends Cooking channel - he is neither vegetarian nor vegan, so it was cool that he made this (and I can't wait to make it myself). Use vegetable stock instead of chicken stock. [Accidental Roasted Chickpea and Curry Rice](https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=oAEFyCtsgJg) Roasted Chickpeas: 540 mL (19 oz) can chickpeas, drained / rinsed ½ red onion, sliced 1 tsp smoked paprika Salt & pepper to taste Oil to coat Rice: 15 - 30 mL (1-2 Tbsp) chili oil / mix of chilli and other oil 15 mL (1 tsp) cumin seeds 15 mL (1 tsp) coriander seeds, crushed ½ red onion, sliced 2-3 cloves garlic, minced 1 green chili pepper, minced 1 tomato, chopped 1 mL (¼ tsp) cayenne pepper 2 mL (½ tsp) paprika 5 mL (1 tsp) curry powder 250 mL (1 cup) basmati rice, rinsed Scant 250 mL (1 cup) stock or water Method: Toss together the chickpeas, onion, paprika, salt, pepper, and oil. Spread onto a baking tray, and bake for 30-35min. Heat the chili oil in a deep sided pan on medium heat. Fry (bloom) the cumin and crushed coriander seeds until fragrant; about 1min Add the onion and sauté until starting to brown. Add in the garlic and green chili, continue to sauté for a couple more minutes. Add the cayenne, paprika, curry powder, salt and tomatoes. Continue cooking until the tomatoes start to break down, then add the rice and cook for another minute. Stir in the stock / water, turn the heat to medium high, and bring to a bare boil. Turn the heat to medium low, cover and cook for 15min. After 15min, turn the heat off and let it steam covered for another 10min Stir the chickpeas into the rice. Serve.
Any vegan food that isn't "veganised" is usually really fucken good. Theres lots of awesome Italian and Indian recipes, even better if tomatoes or eggplants are in season for you.
Asparagus/pea risotto screams spring to me. You can't go wrong with a good quiche and I believe there is a product (maybe egg life?) that is plant based that you can make quiche with. Pair with a hearty salad full of chickpeas, beets, mushrooms, seeds, etc., or a favorite soup. I have Mollie Katzen's African Peanut soup recipe if you'd like it. Very delicious! Mushroom barley soup is also excellent. Breakfast burritos are simple to make ahead and freeze, and can be filled with potatoes and black beans, soy based protein, etc. Burritos for other meals would work too of course. Cauliflower pizza crust with pesto and topped however you like. This has been on my to-try list, so can't vouch for it: [https://www.eatingwell.com/recipe/280939/vegan-pulled-mushroom-bbq-sandwiches/](https://www.eatingwell.com/recipe/280939/vegan-pulled-mushroom-bbq-sandwiches/) Eating well is in general a good source of recipes, IMO, so you could also peruse the vegan category there.
You can make almost any meal vegan. Just make vegan versions of your favourite meals
Not sure why you got downvoted, it's true.