40 delicious vegan recipes to dine on morning, noon and night

A mega-list of our meat-free, dairy-free, egg-free offerings

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Caption: (Credit, left and middle: Nassima Rothacker; right: Lauren Toyota)

We've all got that handful of go-to recipes in our back pocket. But if you're looking to work something new into your menu this week, we've rounded up 40 of our delicious, crave-worthy vegan recipes that happen to be meat-less, dairy-less and egg-less. And have no fear, these are not just a collection of sides; we've got scrumptious snacks, comfort food classics, entertaining-worthy appetizers, and stand-out mains that showcase vegetables in their glory. Whether you're vegan, or just hoping to work more plant-based meals into your weekly menu, we've got your Meatless Monday musts, right here.
Breakfasts, brunches and shakes
Banana Waffles

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Mango Lime Lassi Bircher

Image | Mango Lassi Bircher

Caption: (Credit: Hungry Gap Productions Ltd.)

Baked Shakshuka with Butter Beans

Image | vegan shakshuka

Caption: (Credit: Nassima Rothacker)

Tofu Benny with Hollandaise

Image | tofu benny

Caption: (Photography by Lauren Toyota)

PB&J Thumbprint Breakfast Cookies

Image | PB&J Thumbprint Breakfast Cookies

Caption: (CBC Life)

Black Seed Smoothie

Image | Black Seed Smoothie Recipe

Caption: (Photography by Elena Mari and Nathan Legiehn)

Fat-Burning Golden Milkshake

Image | Fat Burning Golden Milkshake

Caption: (Photo: Leanne Vogel)

Shamrock Breakfast Shake

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Caption: (Photo: David Bagosy; Styling: Melissa Direnzo)

Steven Sabados' Green Smoothie

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Coffee Smoothie or Mocha Almond Smoothie

Image | Coffee Smothie

Caption: (Photo: David Bagosy, Styling: Melissa Direnzo)

Starters and sharing plates
Vegan Vibes Board with Cashew Ricotta Cheese

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Caption: (Photo: Lisa Dawn Bolton)

Make-Ahead Eggplant Borani

Image | Eggplant Borani

Caption: (Photography by Leila Ashtari)

All-Purpose "Cheese" Sauce

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Caption: (Photography by Ashley McLaughlin)

Chili Cheese Nachos

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Caption: (Photography by Ashley McLaughlin)

Guacamole with Grilled Jalapeños

Image | guacamole with grilled jalapenos

Caption: (Photo: David Bagosy, Styling: Melissa Direnzo)

Shelly's Corn Pakoras with Sabz Chutney

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Caption: (CBC Life)

Sarosh's Mango Chaat

Image | mango chaat

Caption: (CBC Life)

Hearty soups and stews
Root Vegetable Stew with Rosemary Garlic Baguette

Image | root vegetable stew

Caption: (Photo credit: Dennis The Prescott)

One-Pot Weeknight Root Vegetable Dal

Image | root vegetable dal

Caption: (Credit: Laura Wright/The First Mess Cookbook)

Mexican Lentil Soup

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Soul-Soothing African Peanut Stew

Image | Soul-Soothing African Peanut Stew

Caption: (Credit: Oh She Glows)

Sweet Potato, Coconut and Ginger Soup

Image | Sweet Potato, Coconut and Ginger Soup

Caption: (The Goods)

Serious salads
Grilled Potato Salad

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Caption: (CBC Life)

Superfood Salad with Lemon Tahini Dressing

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Caption: (Credit, photography: Jack Roy; Prop styling: Nikole Rutherford; Food styling: Carol Dano)

Make-Ahead Roasted Sweet Potatoes

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Caption: (CBC Life)

Broccoli Walnut Slaw with Ginger Lemon Tahini Dressing

Image | broccoli slaw

Caption: (Photography by Debi Traub)

Summer Mango Black Rice Salad with Broiled Tofu

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Caption: (Photography by Marcella DiLonardo)

Stand-out meat-free mains
Spiced Potato Cakes with Garlicky Tomato Sauce

Image | Spiced Potato Cakes

Caption: (Deliciously Ella)

Zucchini Verde Vegan Enchiladas

Image | vegan enchiladas

Caption: (Photography by Jeanine Donofrio and Jack Mathews)

Mezhukkupuratti

Image | Mezhukkupuratti

Caption: (Photography by Christian Lalonde)

The Ultimate Beef Wellington

Image | vegetarian beef wellington

Caption: (Photo credit: Simon Smith and Peter O’Sullivan)

Juice Pulp Burgers

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Totally Meatless BBQ 'Chicken' Pizza

Image | vegan bbq chicken pizza

Caption: (CBC)

Curried Chickpea Burgers

Image | chickpea burger

Caption: (CBC Life)

Mac n' Cheese

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Caption: (CBC Life)

Vegan Philly Cheesesteak

Image | philly cheesesteak

Caption: (Photography by Lauren Toyota)

Dreamy desserts
Chocolate Tahini Butter Cup Pie

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The Easiest Mango Vanilla Mousse

Image | three-ingredient mango mousse

Caption: (Credit: Nassima Rothacker)

Two Ingredient Chocolate Mousse

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Caption: (CBC Life)

Chocolate Chia Mousse

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