25 Vegan Comfort Food Recipes

25 vegan comfort food recipes for the cold months that will hit the spot when you need something warming and satisfying. Whether it’s for breakfast, dinner, or dessert, these easy plant-based recipes are perfect at any time.

25 Vegan Comfort Food Recipes to keep you warm and cozy all winter long!

Before us lie many of those days when you’re just craving something hearty, comforting, and delicious! I’ve gathered some of my favorite vegan comfort food classics for you to enjoy all winter long!

This is a collection of easy recipes that prove once again that a vegan meal can be every bit as satisfying as traditional comfort food fare. Whether you’re craving filling mac and cheese, a hearty Sheperd’s Pie, a steaming plate of creamy Vegan Scalloped Potatoes, or something sweet and soul-hugging like Gingerbread Baked Oatmeal. These tried and tested recipes will deliver whenever you need something a little more indulgent.

Comfort Food Casseroles

Crowd-pleasing and easy to make ahead of time!

Vegan Lentil Shepherd's Pie - Mushroom Lentil Shepherdless Pie

4.95 from 20 votes

Vegan Lentil Shepherd's Pie - Mushroom and Lentil Shepherdless Pie with Gravy and Garlic mashed potatoes. Vegan Gluten-free Nut-free Recipe. Can be soy-free oil-free. Vegetarian Shepherds Pie. Makes 1 9 by 9 inch dish

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Vegan Jalapeno Chili Cornbread Casserole

4.96 from 43 votes

Jalapeno Cornbread Chili Casserole is an easy vegan comfort food casserole recipe with a quick jalapeño cheddar cornbread crust baked right on top of the lentil chili. It’s warm and savory and comes together in one dish.  Nutfree soyfree. Glutenfree option.

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Garlicky Korean Mac and Cheese

4.96 from 23 votes

Spicy Garlicky Korean Mac and Cheese with Gochujang. Use sriracha for variation. Vegan Recipe. Gluten-free with gluten-free pasta

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Lentil Rice Casserole with Chickpea Dumplings

5 from 11 votes

Lentil Rice Casserole with Indian spices baked with chickpea flour dumplings. Use veggies and lentils of choice. Vegan Gluten-free Soy-free Recipe.

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Vegan Spinach Artichoke Pasta Bake

4.96 from 48 votes

You will love this delicious vegan spinach and artichoke pasta bake recipe. It's like having spinach and artichoke dip, but for dinner! Nutfree.

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Vegan Baked Rigatoni with Vegan Lentil Meat Sauce

4.98 from 42 votes

Vegan Baked Rigatoni is an easy weeknight meal ! No pre-cooking the pasta, no precooking the lentils needed for This comforting one-dish pasta made with rigatoni, lentil bolognese and cheesy tofu mozzarella topping. Gluten free option, Nutfree option . 

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Vegan Mushroom Pot Pie with Sweet Potato Crust

5 from 18 votes

Vegan Mushroom Pot Pie with Sweet Potato Crust. Easy Mushroom Gravy Pot pie with mushrooms, cannellini or white beans, chard, topped with sliced sweet potato. Vegan Nut-free Recipe. Can be made gluten-free, Soy-free and oil-free

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Vegan Cauliflower Gratin - No Bake

5 from 20 votes

Vegan Cauliflower Gratin - Creamy, Spiced Cauliflower Casserole. No Bake Skillet Gratin or Bake with a garlic breadcrumb topping. Vegan Soy-free Recipe, Can be gluten-free and nut-free. 

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Vegan Pumpkin Mac and Cheese Bake

5 from 43 votes

Vegan Pumpkin Mac and Cheese Bake. Easy Creamy Pumpkin Sauce with pasta, topped with crisp sage and breadcrumbs. Vegan Soyfree Recipe Nutfree option

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Satisfying Soups & Stews

Nothing better than a steaming hot bowl of soup on a cold winter day! Here are my current favorites.

Vegan Potato Soup

5 from 24 votes

This thick, hearty Vegan Potato Soup is quick and easy to make using simple ingredients and very budget-friendly too. Enjoy it chunky as is, puree it until smooth and/ or get all fancy with toppings.

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Instant Pot Vegan Enchilada Soup - Stovetop Option

5 from 13 votes

Instant Pot Vegan Enchilada Soup with Quinoa, walnuts, mushrooms. Pressure Cooker Bean-free Vegan Quinoa Chili with Homemade Enchilada seasoning. Saucepan Option. Vegan Glutenfree Recipe. Soyfree Nutfree Oilfree option. 

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Vegan Black Bean Soup 

4.98 from 42 votes

This easy Vegan Black Bean Soup made from dried soaked black beans is a delicious plant-based Instant Pot meal that is perfect for feeding a crowd on a budget.

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Vegan Coconut & Peanut Stew with Kidney Beans

5 from 27 votes

This deliciously creamy and rich coconut-based Vegan Peanut Stew makes for a warm and comforting easy weeknight meal that’s super quick and simple to make using just one pot. Packed with healthy vegetables and plant-based protein from kidney beans and peanut butter! Gluten-free, soy-free, dairy-free and plant-based!  Serve over rice 

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Instant Pot Vegan Lentil Mushroom Stew with Mashed Sweet Potatoes

4.96 from 42 votes

Instant Pot Lentil Mushroom Stew with Easy Mashed Sweet Potatoes. 1 Pot 30 Minute. Upside down Lentil Shepherds Pie! Vegan Glutenfee Nutfree Soyfree Recipe Stovetop option

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Pumpkin Chickpea Curry

5 from 15 votes

This easy one-pot vegan pumpkin curry with chickpeas is the perfect fall comfort food for the cold season! An easy, Indian inspired autumnal curry made featuring warming spices, veggies, chickpeas. Pumpkin purée in the curry sauce makes it so creamy! !Perfect for weeknights! nutfree soyfree gluten-free

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Satisfying Side Dishes

These side dishes will take centre stage.

Curried Caramelized Brussels Sprouts

5 from 7 votes

These Curried Caramelized Brussels Sprouts have the best of both worlds. Brussels Sprouts are pan roasted to caramelize with cumin seeds, then mixed with a tomato onion sauce. Serve as a side. No Bake! Vegan Gluten-free Soy-free Nut-free Recipe. 

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Vegan Scalloped Potatoes without Nutritional Yeast

4.92 from 25 votes

You have to try My Creamy Vegan Scalloped Potatoes Recipe! No Dairy, No Nuts, No nutritional Yeast! in this Potato Gratin. Can be gluten-free, soy-free, Oil-free . Makes a 8 in pan

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Fluffy Mashed Potatoes with Vegan Gravy - 1 Pot Mushroom Free

5 from 19 votes

Fluffy Mashed Potatoes with Vegan Gravy - 1 Pot gravy- Mushroom Free. Can be Nut-free, soy-free. Serve over mashed potatoes, biscuits, thanksgiving loaf and more. Vegan Recipe. 

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Vegan Minestrone - Veggies Pasta & White Bean Soup

5 from 39 votes

Vegan Minestrone - White Bean Soup with Elbows, Veggies, Basil and vegan parmesan. Can be gluten-free, nut-free. Soy-free Vegan Dairy-free Recipe

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Sweets for the Soul

Simple, indulgent sweet treats to curl up on the sofa with!

Vegan Gingerbread Baked Oatmeal

5 from 8 votes

Easy Vegan Gingerbread Baked Oatmeal. Oats tossed with gingerbread spices, molasses, candied ginger and non dairy milk and baked to make moist gingerbread oat bars. Gluten-free Soy-free Recipe, can be nut-free.

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No Yeast Sweet Potato Cinnamon Rolls Vegan

5 from 22 votes

These easy no yeast vegan cinnamon rolls feature sweet potato puree which makes them the most flavorful and soft homemade vegan cinnamon buns you’ll ever make.  No dough-punching & no long wait for the dough to rise to make these Vegan sweet potato cinnamon rolls!

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Peanut Butter and Jelly Baked Oatmeal

5 from 20 votes

Vegan Peanut Butter And Jelly Baked Oatmeal! No Flour, No refined sugar, No Added oil! Favorite PB & J Sandwich in Baked Oatmeal Bar form. Gluten-free Soy-free Recipe , Nut-free Option. Makes a 9 by 9 inch pan

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Vegan Chocolate Pecan Pie

4.84 from 12 votes

Vegan Chocolate Pecan Pie with Dates and Chai spice. All the pecan pie with chocolate. Vegan Pecan Pie Derby Pie. Glutenfree with gf crust. Soyfree Recipe.  Makes a 9 inch pie

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Vegan Pumpkin Donuts

4.97 from 33 votes

Vegan Pumpkin Donuts with Cinnamon Sugar. Soft, Spiced, Amazing. Vegan Doughnuts. Pumpkin Cinnamon  sugar Donuts. Nut-free option. Gluten-free option

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Vegan Pear Upside Down Cake

4.97 from 88 votes

Pear Upside Down Cake. This amazing Vegan Upside Down Cake needs just 1 Bowl and 40 mins. Use other fruits for variation. Vegan Nutfree Soyfree Recipe. GF option Makes 8 or 9 inch cake pan

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