Yes, vegan comfort food can be this good! This list of plant-based recipes includes nostalgic snacks, late-night eats and takeout copycats.
The words “comfort food” might bring to mind hearty pot roasts or cheese-smothered noodles—not exactly plant-based food. But, like vegan dinner recipes and vegan snacks, the options for vegan comfort food are vast. This list of recipes includes reimagined classics like mac and cheese, lasagna, and even pot pie—perfect vegan recipes for kids and adults. We also share cozy recipes from around the world, like ramen, chickpea stew, and curry. You’ll even find five-ingredient vegan recipes.
Whether you’re warming up after a cold day or unwinding after a stressful week, there’s a vegan comfort food recipe for you. End your meal with a plant-based treat like vegan chocolate cupcakes.
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General Tso’s Cauliflower
Deep-fried foods definitely fall into the comfort category, and some, like this one, are naturally vegan. This recipe transforms a traditional chicken dish into a delightful vegan main using the humble cauliflower. Mild, sturdy cauliflower stands up well to frying and complements the kicky spice blend beautifully.
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Vegan Mac and Cheese
This creamy, ooey-gooey bowl of noodles uses two secret weapons from the vegan cook’s pantry: cashews and nutritional yeast. Blended cashews have a mild, nutty flavor and smooth creaminess that nicely mimics dairy, while nutritional yeast delivers an intense, savory umami flavor, similar to dairy cheese. If you use gluten-free macaroni noodles, the dinner will be GF too.
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Vegan Sloppy Joes
Sloppy Joes are a classic cafeteria-inspired comfort food. Turns out, the best parts (delicious sauce plus rich filling plus squishy bun) are easy to translate to vegan ingredients. Tender, mild red lentils stand in for the meat, while a from-scratch sauce delivers piquant sweetness.
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Vegan Queso
Savory, rich queso dip is a classic potluck comfort food. Bring it to the game day spread or holiday table. A combination of cashews and almond milk form a creamy base for the gloopy cheese, while nutritional yeast, chiles, and spices pack plenty of Southwestern flavor. Serve with tortilla chips or sliced veggies.
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Smoky Vegan Bacon
Miss the savory, smoky crunch of bacon? This clever vegan recipe recreates it using carrots. Believe it—most of the flavor comes from the sweet-smoky seasoning mix that “cures” the carrot in a caramelized maple syrupy crust. The carrot softens and turns chewy and slightly crunchy during cooking. Serve alongside vegan breakfast, turn into a faux BLT, or chop it up to toss in a salad.
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Vegan Alfredo Sauce
Since most dried pastas are naturally vegan, a big bowl of pasta is an easy, comforting dinner option. While tomato sauce is an obvious choice, there’s no need to skip out on creamy vegan pasta sauces. » …
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