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Strapped for time and looking quick vegan recipes?

I’ve got you covered with my white wine lentils with mustard and thyme, this comforting vegan “butter” chickpeas recipe, and a gorgeous and simple summer garden pasta. Or, try out this flavourful ginger tempeh with coconut rice, or these smoky white beans with greens.

For more quick vegan recipes, The First Mess Cookbook has plenty of inspiration.

Overhead shot of creamy red lentil tomato soup in a dark, rustic ceramic bowl. The vibrant orange-red soup is swirled with white tahini drizzle and topped with dollops of dark, glistening chili crisp, fresh basil leaves, and a scattering of red pepper flakes and cracked black pepper. A silver spoon rests in the bowl on the left side, and the edge of a second bowl of soup is visible in the bottom right corner.

Creamy Red Lentil Tomato Soup with Roasted Red Peppers & Basil

Overhead shot of a crispy tofu bowl with golden popcorn tofu piled over brown rice, drizzled generously with spicy garlic tahini sauce, and served alongside a shredded kale and red cabbage slaw, fork resting on the side of the bowl.

Crispy Popcorn Tofu Bowls with Spicy Garlic Tahini & Greens

Overhead view of a speckled ceramic bowl filled with grilled vegetable panzanella salad, tossed and garnished with a basil sprig, with two serving spoons resting in the bowl.

Grilled Vegetable Panzanella with Butter Beans

Overhead shot of assembled tacos on charred flour tortillas, topped with saucy shredded BBQ tofu, creamy cabbage slaw, pickled red onions, and fresh dill and chives.

Smoky BBQ Shredded Tofu Tacos with Yogurt Ranch Slaw

Overhead shot of charred corn couscous salad in a cream and green speckled bowl, topped with vegan feta crumbles, sliced Fresno chilies, purple and green basil leaves, with a wooden spoon resting in the bowl.

Charred Corn Couscous Salad with Basil Lime Dressing (Vegan)

Close-up overhead shot of spicy sesame tempeh lettuce wraps nestled in iceberg and red leaf lettuce cups on a mint-green enamel plate, garnished with sliced green onions and white sesame seeds. Diced red bell pepper and glossy dark sauce are visible throughout the crumbled tempeh filling.

Spicy Sesame Tempeh Lettuce Wraps

A close-up overhead shot of a finished lemony bean salad in a cream and green speckled bowl, with a wooden spoon resting inside. Navy beans and romano beans are visible throughout, mixed with chopped roasted broccoli, fresh parsley, crumbled vegan feta, and small purple chive blossoms as garnish.

Lemony Bean Salad with Roasted Broccoli

Overhead shot of a finished bowl of harissa butter beans topped with sliced cucumber mint salad and dollops of vegan yogurt, served on a blue-speckled ceramic plate with a spoon.

Saucy Harissa Butter Beans with Cool Cucumber Salad

Close-up overhead view of the same platter, showing seared asparagus, snap peas, radishes, and scallions piled over green cashew goddess sauce, garnished with fresh basil leaves and chive blossoms.

Seared Spring Vegetables with Cashew Green Goddess & Sumac Onions

Close-up overhead shot of a stainless steel skillet filled with golden mustard braised chickpeas in a glossy sauce, topped with a large mound of wilted, charred broccoli rabe. A wooden spoon rests in the pan on the right side.

Mustard Braised Chickpeas with Roasted Broccoli Rabe

An overhead shot shows baked sesame tofu triangles garnished with sliced green onions.

Baked Sesame Seed Tofu Triangles with Gochujang

An up close, overhead shot shows a wide dish filled with roasted mushrooms and kale salad. The salad is topped with creamy garlic cashew dressing and seasoned bread crumbs

Smoky Roasted Mushrooms & Tofu Kale Salad

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