Welcome in the New Year with these 15 Healthy Vegan Comfort Food Recipes. From vegan shepherds pie, lentil bolognese, enjoy them all and fill yourself with nutritions.
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1. Chickpea Vegan Shepherd’s Pie
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This chickpea vegan Shepherd’s pie is perfect comfort food that is also easy to make! Healthy and delicious, this crowd-pleasing dish is also great for special occasions. Gluten-free, oil-free and dairy-free.
2. Slow Cooker Potato and Chickpea Tikka Masala
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Potato and Chickpea Tikka Masala is a comforting vegan dish to enjoy as the weather gets cooler. Potato, chickpeas, green peas and bell peppers slow cook in a tomato-based sauce along with a warming spice mix.
3. Lentil Bolognese
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This comforting Lentil Bolognese is the ultimate healthy comfort food. It’s loaded with veggies and lentils and can be enjoyed on your favourite pasta, spaghetti squash, or even on its own!
4. Vegan Moussaka With Lentils
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Vegan moussaka with lentils and eggplant! This popular Greek dish can be easily made without meat and still tastes amazing. This healthy casserole is a wonderful comfort meal which is flavorful, satisfying, and very enjoyable. The recipe is plant-based, gluten-free, and fairly easy to make.
5. Black Bean Butternut Squash Stew
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6. Creamy Vegan Pumpkin Pasta
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This creamy vegan pumpkin pasta is a healthy comfort food dream come true. Made with just simple, wholesome ingredients in under 30 minutes, it’s perfect for a flavourful weeknight dinner. Gluten-free and oil-free.
7. Healing Lemongrass Chickpea Thai Green Curry
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This vegetarian Thai green curry is made with chickpeas, ginger, garlic, turmeric, green curry paste, and lemongrass. The ultimate bowl of healthy comfort food to eat when you’re feeling under the weather. Served with a delicious coconut infused brown rice!
8. Instant Pot Vegan Jackfruit with Potato Curry
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This Instant Pot Vegan Jackfruit with Potato Curry recipe is so amazing and flavorful, made with simple ingredients it will be a favorite of yours as it is of mine.
9. Vegan Red Beans and Rice Recipe
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This Vegan Red Beans and Rice recipe could be described as a hearty comfort food. Serve this vegetarian red beans and rice with with cornbread and topped with a bit of sliced peppers. You can make those peppers jalapeños if you like some kick.
10. Northern-Style Vegan Thai Coconut Soup
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This Northern-style vegan Thai coconut soup is a take on one of my favorite Thai soups: Khao Soi. This version is made vegan and gluten-free by using vegetable broth and replacing the traditional egg noodles with rice noodles.
11. Chunky Vegan Potato Soup
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This chunky vegan potato soup with carrots, cabbage, sweetcorn and kale is a perfect comforting meal. It is also healthy and made with whole food ingredients. Gluten-free, oil-free, ready in around 20 minutes.
12. Lentil Bolognese
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This comforting Lentil Bolognese is the ultimate healthy comfort food. It’s loaded with veggies and lentils and can be enjoyed on your favourite pasta, spaghetti squash, or even on its own!
13. Butternut Squash Green Curry Rice Noodle Bowls
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Butternut Squash Green Curry Rice Noodle Bowls are the ultimate healthy comfort food for busy weeknights. These bowls are filled with butternut squash, crisp veggies, rice noodles, and a silky smooth coconut milk green curry sauce. Lime juice, cilantro, and scallions brighten up this cozy dish and make it over-the-top delicious!
14. Easy Red Lentil Dahl | Masoor Dal Recipe
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A creamy Red Lentil Dahl which is comforting, hearty, flavorful, and delicious. The recipe is vegan, gluten-free, healthy, and easy to make. This Masoor dal curry is done in 30 minutes and therefore perfect as a weeknight dinner and meal prep.
15. Vegan Broccoli Macaroni and Cheese Casserole
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Vegan Broccoli Mac and Cheese Casserole is the ultimate comfort food recipe that’s also perfect for meal prep! A cashew-based vegan cheese sauce is mixed with pasta, broccoli and chickpeas to make this casserole nutrient-packed and filling.
