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In this collection, you will find my best vegan main course recipes.

From weeknight dinners like my vegan mushroom stew, harissa chickpea bowls, and sweet potato cakes to quick and wholesome vegan meals like zucchini involtini and creamy avocado pesto pasta. Some of my personal favourites in this category include vegan mushroom meatballs, vegan buffalo cauliflower pizza, and sweet potato tacos.

For even more vegan main course recipes, The First Mess Cookbook has plenty of inspiration.

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 a Dutch oven filled with spring green minestrone soup. A ladle is sticking out of the soup to the side.

Spring Green Minestrone with Pesto

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

Baked Sesame Seed Tofu Triangles with Gochujang

An overhead shot shows an individual serving of spinach and coconut stewed lentils with roasted carrots and cauliflower on top. The serving is garnished with fresh cilantro and chili crisp. A napkin and utensils are nearby.

Spinach & Coconut Stewed Lentils with Roasted Vegetables

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

An up close, overhead shot shows a vegan hamburger helper-style mixture with lentils, elbow macaroni, and chopped parsley. A wooden spoon is sticking out of the mixture.

Vegan Hamburger Helper with Lentils

An up close, overhead shot shows a baked vegan lasagna in a baking dish. The top is finished with little dollops of tofu cashew ricotta, fresh basil leaves and vegan "parmesan." One slice has been removed from the dish and a metal spatula rests in the dish.

Vegan Lasagna with Tofu Cashew Ricotta & Extra Veggies

An overhead shot shows a baking sheet filled with crispy and chewy baked shredded tofu. A metal spatula is seen to the side.

Crispy Sheet Pan Shredded Tofu Topping

An overhead shot shows an individual bowl of vegan Italian wedding soup with little vegan sausage meatballs, tiny pasta pearls, wilted chopped escarole, and sautéed veggies. The top of the soup is garnished with chopped parsley. A spoon is held by a hand and a checked napkin is nearby.

Vegan Italian Wedding Soup

A 3/4 angle image shows a vegan butternut squash taco with creamy cilantro sauce drizzled on top. The taco also features a smashed chipotle pinto bean base, chopped cilantro, and pickled red onions. A lime wedge is seen nearby.

Smoky Butternut Squash Tacos with Smashed Pinto Beans (Vegan)

An overhead shot shows a pot of butternut squash stew. A wooden ladle is sticking out of the pot. The broth appears creamy and golden.

Butternut Squash Stew with Coconut Milk, Chickpeas & Kale (Vegan)

An overhead shot shows a pesto orzo dish topped with roasted cherry tomatoes, fennel, fresh basil, and fennel fronds. A wooden serving spoon is sticking out of the braiser pot that everything is contained in.

Pesto Orzo with Roasted Cherry Tomatoes, Fennel & White Beans (Vegan)

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