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main course

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.

DEEP GREEN LENTIL STEW WITH SPINACH AND TAHINI - The First Mess

Deep Green Lentil Stew with Spinach, Tahini & Lemon

KIMCHI FRIED RICE WITH SMOKY TEMPEH & BROCCOLI - The First Mess

Vegan Kimchi Fried Rice with Smoky Tempeh & Broccoli

An overhead shot of a baked savoury polenta pie filled with cooked mushrooms, wilted spinach, dollops of almond-based "ricotta" and marinara sauce.

Spinach & Mushroom Polenta Pie with Almond Ricotta

STICKY & CRISPY SESAME CAULIFLOWER (vegan, grain-free) - The First Mess

Sticky and Crispy Sesame Cauliflower

INSTANT POT CHANA MASALA - The First Mess

Instant Pot Chana Masala

A head on shot of a whole roasted cauliflower coated in a res sauce and drizzled with a creamy, light green sauce. The platter is set with whole sprigs of herbs.

Romesco Roasted Whole Cauliflower with Herbed Tahini Cream

SMOKY SQUASH CHILI WITH QUINOA, PINTO & BLACK BEANS - The First Mess

Smoky Squash Chili with Quinoa, Pinto & Black Beans

SWEET POTATO PECAN TACOS WITH QUICK PICKLED CABBAGE & CASHEW SOUR CREAM - The First Mess

Sweet Potato Pecan Tacos with Homemade Cassava Tortillas, Quick-Pickled Cabbage & Cashew Sour Cream

HARVEST CORN CHOWDER WITH BEER & WHITE BEANS - The First Mess

Harvest Corn and White Bean Chowder

SALT-BAKED POTATOES WITH CHEESY ROASTED RED PEPPER SAUCE & BROCCOLI (vegan, nut-free) - The First Mess

Salt-Baked Potatoes with Cheesy Roasted Red Pepper Sauce & Broccoli

BASIL TAHINI PASTA WITH BURST TOMATOES & MUSHROOMS - The First Mess

Basil Tahini Pasta with Mushrooms & Burst Tomatoes

An overhead shot of a stew in a braiser-style pot, containing: seared chunks of eggplant, chickpeas, crushed tomatoes, spices, and chopped parsley.

Braised Harissa Eggplant with Chickpeas

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About Laura Wright

I'm a vegan cookbook author, recipe developer, and I've been a food blogger for over 10 years. Here, you'll find seasonal vegan recipes, wholesome meals, and plenty of feel-good inspiration for a compassionate lifestyle. My hope is to always inspire and encourage anyone, at any level, to try plant-based cooking at home.

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