It’s not hard to find drool-worthy recipes — they’re everywhere! But it’s a whole other story finding yummy recipes that are actually do-able in between jobs, workouts, passion projects, outings with friends, and everything else that makes up our everyday lives. 

Seriously, who wants to spend hours waiting to put food on a plate after a long Wednesday work day? Not us!

Make your Veganuary ultra-easy  with these 12 delicious, super easy meals that will take you 30 minutes (at most) to make. So that way, you can simplify your weeknight eating routine AND have more time to do other things with your downtime –like get started on your TBR list, finish up your latest Netflix binge, or play with your fur baby. 🐈🐕

13 easy, yummy meals that’ll take you 30 minutes (or less) to make

1. Sheet Pan Tofu with Sesame and Roasted Vegetables

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Wednesday night is sheet pan tofu with sesame and roasted vegetables. Get this week's *easy* dinner plan here 👉 link in the profile. . Styled by @drgrenier , 📸 @erikputz . . #wednesdaynight #dinnertonight #dinnerplan #dinner #dinnerideas #vegetables #tofurecipes #recipes #bestrecipes #allrecipes #thefeedfeed #f52gram #vegetarian #vegandinner #veganrecipes #sheatpandinner

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Get this super simple and super delicious protein-packed recipe from Chatelaine Magazine, here.

2. Abundance Kale Salad with Savory Tahini Dressing

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Happy April (and Monday) friends😗! We're SO stoked for all of the spring veggies popping up in our part of the world☺️. Let's make use of those radish, sprouts🌱, + greens🌿with this Abundance Kale Salad with Tahini Dressing🥗! A hearty 30-minute meal or side! (LINK in Bio!) #salad #spring

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Minimalist Baker does it again. If you make this Abundance Kale Salad once… our bet is that you’ll make it again (and again). 

3. 30-minute Vegetarian Pho

Try this recipe from Oh My Veggies, here. **FYI: Use vegan butter to make it vegan

4. One-Pan Cauliflower Rice Chopped Enchiladas

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These Easy Stove Top Enchiladas will Cauliflower Rice are NEW on the blog today and so delicious! You only need about 30 minutes and they can be yours for dinner tonight! #vegan #vegetarian #glutenfree #dinner . . . . #yummy #yummyfood #enchiladas #foodandwinewomen #bhgfood #veganfood #veganrecipes #veganfoodshare #vegetarianfood #vegetarianrecipes #glutenfree #glutenfreevegan #healthy #healthyfood #healthydinner #healthyeating #healthychoices #healthyfoodshare #feedfeed @thefeedfeed #huffposttaste #f52grams #instayum #instafood #todayfood #marthafood #thekitchn

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Check out She Likes Food’s hardy and healthy recipe, here! 

5. One-Pot Lemon Pasta with Greens and Sun-Dried Tomatoes 

Find out how to whip up this easy recipe at Making Thyme for Health, here. 

6. Sweet Potato and Chickpea Salad

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THis is currently the most popular recipe on my blog –> Vegan Sweet Potato Chickpea salad with red onions, parsley and a tangy lemon dressing. Hearty and filling enough for a plant based weeknight dinner or lunch. Ready in 30 mins. Perfect for meal planning and meal prep! #wholefoods #glutenfree #eatingfortheinsta #foodblogeats #bghfood #healthyfoodrecipes #cleaneating  #salad #saladrecipes #healthyeating  #buzzfeast #buzzfeedfood #huffposttaste #thefeedfeed @thefeedfeed #easydinnerideas #saladlover #healthyeats  #dairyfree #glutenfreerecipes #homecooking  #realfood #veganfoodlovers #veganfoodrecipes #mealplanning #mealprep #veganfoodie

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Try this easy, healthy recipe from Avocado Pesto, here. 

7. Sticky Ginger Sesame Tofu and Veggies – 1 Pot

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New! 30 MiNUTE Sticky Tofu veggie Stir fry with maple. Serve over rice or rice noodles/ vermicelli. #vegan #glutenfree #recipe 💃🍒👉👉Recipe Link in Profile!!✨

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Make Vegan Richa’s delish recipe. Added bonus: you won’t dirty a bunch of dishes!

8. 30-Minute Vegan Pad Thai

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NEW! 30 Minute Vegan Pad Thai with rice noodles, tofu, veggies, peanuts and the most incredible, simple sauce. Broken down into easy, do-able steps!⠀ .⠀ Recipe link in profile —-> @nora_cooks_vegan_

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Want to make this recipe from Nora Cooks? Try it here.

9. Vegan Italian Pasta Salad

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This recipe has been going nuts on the blog lately. It’s that perfect easy summer dish that you can eat cold or warm up for dinner. I like a lighter pasta salad when it’s hot outside and this one hits the spot! 👇👇👇 Recipe is on the blog — search Italian pasta salad at thefitchen.com!

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All it takes is 15 minutes to whip up this pasta salad from The Fitchen. Just be sure to use maple syrup instead of honey to keep it plant-based! 

10. Miso Chickpeas and Avocado on Toast

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Love avocado toast? Liven it up with miso chickpeas for an impressive vegan brunch. Search 'miso chickpeas' at olivemagazine.com for the recipe . . . #olivemagrecipes #olivemagazine #veganrecipes #avocadotoast #chickpeas #misorecipes #thingsontoast #avotoast #misotoast #veganbrunch #veganbreakfast

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Simplicity never looked better. Make this recipe from Olive Magazine in 15 minutes. 

11. Tofu Scramble 

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An oldie but a goodie! This tofu scramble was posted way back in 2014 when my blog was just a year old 🐣. Many of my first posts have been removed as I was still learning how to write and develop well tested recipes but this one remains and is still one of my most popular recipes! I still make it most weekends too because yum!🤤Sometimes I serve it like in the picture, or other times I might make a breakfast burrito, serve it with tortilla chips, or on toast. 🍞 #oldiesbutgoodies #tofuscramble #veganbreakfast (Link to the recipe in my profile) https://itdoesnttastelikechicken.com/tofu-scramble-breakfast-vegan-champions/ . . . . 🙋🏼♀️Hi friends! I’m Sam, vegan blogger at itdoesnttastelikechicken.com 🚫🐓 author of Fuss-Free Vegan cookbook 📕 and Youtuber at youtube.com/itdoesnttastelikechicken 🎥 I share quick and easy, drool-worthy 🤤, comfort food vegan recipes for everyone to enjoy, vegan or not. 🥞🍔🍕🌮🍪 Every now and then you’ll also see the cutest mutt there ever was, Chickpea dog 🐶 . #itdoesnttastelikechicken #fussfreevegan #whatveganseat #veganfoodshare #veganshare #veganaf #veganfoodporn #veganfoodlovers #veganblogger #vegansofig #vegansofinstagram #veganrecipe #plantbased #foodporn #findingvegan #bestofvegan #friendsnotfood #foodstagram #instavegan #govegan #crueltyfree #veganbrunch #vegancommunity #vegancomfortfood #vegan

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Breakfast for dinner, anyone? Try this recipe from It Doesn’t Take Like Vegan, here. 

12. Super Simple Vegan Burrito Bowl

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Our girls turned 7 last week and today we had their friend party. 🎉It was a success…all the girls had a blast! But now this mama is tired and needs a rest. These Burrito Bowls are what I make when I’m feeling last. Open a few cans, cook up some instant rice, drizzle with avocado sauce, add salsa, done. In less than 20 minutes, we’re eating dinner that involves dipping with tortilla chips. Life is good. 😊 Clickable link in profile or copy/paste: https://www.veggieinspired.com/super-simple-burrito-bowls/. #veggieinspired #shiftyourjanuary #burritobowl #30minutemeals #easyrecipes #veganuary #veganfoodblogger #eatmoreplants #plantbaseddiet #eatyourveggies

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Got 20 minutes? Perfect. Make this Super Simple Vegan Burrito Bowl from Veggie Inspired and you may even have enough for lunch the next day!

13. Garlicky Kale Salad with Crispy Chickpeas

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Looking for a nourishing dinner? Try this Garlicky Kale Salad with Crispy Chickpeas! Ready in just 30 MINUTES, this flavor-loaded meal is everything we could ask for in a salad🥗:⁠⠀ ⁠⠀ CRUNCHY chickpeas ✔️⁠⠀ CREAMY tahini-based dressing ✔️⁠⠀ Full of PLANT protein✔️⁠⠀ SO satisfying ✔️⁠⠀ ⁠⠀ As a bonus, you likely have most of these ingredients on hand! LINK in bio now! #kalesalad #easydinner #plantbased⁠ #glutenfree⁠⠀

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Mmmmm. Garlic + chickpeas = more, please. Try this recipe from Minimalist Baker, here. 

Now that you’ve got some recipes up your sleeve, here are some tips to kick your meal prep game up a notch!

• Everything you need to know about meal planning
• Prep these 5 easy vegan lunches for the best week ever
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And check out our Wholesome Culture Cookbook for 80+ nourishing plant-based recipes!