• January is Veganuary – a month to challenge yourself to eat only plant-based foods to draw awareness to conscious and compassionate eating.

    If you’re not sure how to create your own vegan menu, we’ve got you covered with some of our best vegan recipes to get planning.

    However, a key consideration to keep in mind is to make sure that you’re eating enough protein every day for maximum energy and nutrition.

    READ MORE: The best vegan protein sources

    We’ve put together a range of vegan recipes to pick and choose from to build your vegan menu for the week. From wholesome main dishes to tasty vegan desserts, you’ll be spoilt for choice!

     

    Starters & sides

    Baked vegan feta with white wine and olives

    Baked vegan feta with white wine and olives

    Persian chickpea salad with marinated vegan feta and minted tahini dressing

    Persian chickpea salad with marinated vegan feta and minted tahini dressing

    Sticky aubergine starter with pomegranate glaze

    Sticky aubergine starter with pomegranate glaze

    Carrot, brown rice and almond salad

    Carrot, brown rice and almond salad

     

    Breakfast ideas

    Vegan banana oatmeal with chocolate syrup

    Vegan banana oatmeal with chocolate syrup

    Nature’s cereal

    Nature’s cereal

    Clean-Green-Lean machine smoothie recipe

    Clean-Green-Lean machine smoothie recipe

    Scrambled Tofu wraps

    Scrambled Tofu wraps

     

    Easy lunches

    Vegan nachos with bean-and-avocado salsa

    Vegan nachos with bean-and-avocado salsa

    Vegan bowl with cruciferous rice, smashed black beans and baby tomatoes

    Vegan bowl with cruciferous rice, smashed black beans and baby tomatoes

    Carrot lox and vegan cream cheese bagel

    Carrot lox and vegan cream cheese bagel

    Spicy vegan rice noodle bowls with Korean fried tofu

    Spicy vegan rice noodle bowls with Korean fried tofu

    Miso peanut butter bowl with shredded summer veg

    Miso peanut butter bowl with shredded summer veg

     

     

    Fuss-free dinners

    Vegan potjie

    Vegan potjie

    Vegan chickpea and spinach burgers with red onion chutney

    Vegan chickpea and spinach burgers with red onion chutney

    Vegan summer pappardelle with lemon-cashew cream

    Vegan summer pappardelle with lemon-cashew cream

    Vegan asparagus and pea risotto

    Vegan asparagus and pea risotto

    Vegan gnocchi with wild mushrooms

    Vegan gnocchi with wild mushrooms

    Spiced veggie biryani

    https://www.foodandhome.co.za/recipes/spiced-veggie-biryani

    Tacos with vindaloo beans, crushed avocado and charred corn

    Tacos with vindaloo beans, crushed avocado and charred corn

     

    Decadent desserts

    Vegan pistachio and lemon curd mille feuille with raspberries and toasted meringue

    Vegan pistachio and lemon curd mille feuille with raspberries and toasted meringue

    Vegan choc chip skillet cookie

    Vegan choc chip skillet cookie

    Easy Vegan Chocolate Cake

    Easy Vegan Chocolate Cake

    Vegan avocado and lime tartlets

    Vegan avocado and lime tartlets

    Vegan meringues with berry sorbet and plums

    Vegan meringues with berry sorbet and plums

    Fudgey sweet potato brownies

    https://www.foodandhome.co.za/recipes/fudgey-sweet-potato-brownies

     

    Treats & snacks

    Vegan coconut-and-granadilla lollies

    Vegan coconut-and-granadilla lollies

    Vegan doughnuts with coffee-flavoured jam

    Vegan doughnuts with coffee-flavoured jam

    Vegan pumpkin fritters with chilli-miso caramel dipping sauce

    Vegan pumpkin fritters with chilli-miso caramel dipping sauce

    Vegan apple, cinnamon and cranberry muffins

    Vegan apple, cinnamon and cranberry muffins

    Dairy-free rooibos banana bread

    Dairy-free rooibos banana bread

    Candied popcorn

    Candied popcorn

     

    ALSO SEE: Vegan substitutes 101

    Vegan substitutes 101

     

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