Want to add more plant-based meals to your weekly rotation? Whether you’re new to vegan cooking or just want some fresh ideas, we’ve got you covered with these flavourful and fuss-free dishes. From meat-free marvels to braai mains and decadent desserts, these easy vegan recipes are sure to impress.

Brekkie Bites

Start your day with one of these tasty, dairy-free breakfast bites.

Chia & Chocolate Avocado Breakfast Cups

Breakfast or dessert? Why not have both with these chocolaty breakfast cups.

Recipe for Chia & Chocolate Avocado Breakfast Cups

Coconut & Berry Chia Pudding Breakfast Parfaits

This berry-licious, peanut-butter-filled brekkie will make anyone a morning person.

Recipe for Coconut & Berry Chia Pudding Breakfast Parfaits

Carrot Cake Smoothie Bowl

Carrot cake tastes delicious in any form – this smoothie bowl is all the proof you need.

Recipe for Carrot Cake Smoothie Bowl

Vegan Lemon, Chia and Nut Granola

Wholesome and filled with anti-oxidants, this nutty granola bowl is one tasty breakfast!

Recipe for Vegan Lemon, Chia and Nut Granola

Vegan Cannellini Bean Shakshuka

One of our favourite vegan recipes, for sure!

Recipe for Vegan Cannellini Bean Shakshuka

Green Mamba Spinach Smoothie

Topped with coconut crumble and filled with loads of spinach, this smoothie will help you power through the day.

Recipe for Green Mamba Spinach Smoothie

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Beyond the Salad

New to the plant-based lifestyle? You’ll love these vegan recipes that go beyond salads.

Crunchy Nacho Cauliflower Bites

Warning, these crunchy cauliflower bites are super addictive! Dunk into the honey-chilli mayo for the best bite.

Recipe for Crunchy Nacho Cauliflower Bites

Beetroot Falafel on Flatbread with Guacamole

This vegan recipe for beetroot falafels will become your go-to midweek meal.

Recipe for Beetroot Falafel on Flatbread with Guacamole

Plant Based Sausage & Olive Pasta

Treat dinner guests to this meat-free marvel. Drizzle with olive oil and garnish with fresh basil for a delicious mouthful.

Recipe for Plant Based Sausage & Olive Pasta

Plant Based Almost-a-Curry Burger

If you love curry and burgers as much as we do, try this vegan recipe.

Recipe for Plant Based Almost-a-Curry Burger

Vegan Pakoras with Mango and Coconut Chutney

These pakoras are our go-to when we’re craving something plant-based and tasty.

Recipe for Vegan Piece Pakoras with Mango and Coconut Chutney

Rice Paper Rolls with Meat-free Fillets, Red Cabbage and Quinoa

Easy to make and snack-tastic, these rice paper rolls are ideal for entertaining friends.

Recipe for Rice Paper Rolls with Meat-free Fillets, Red Cabbage and Quinoa

Miso-glazed Aubergines with Vegan Miso-Mayo

Vegan or not, you can’t help but admit that ‘Miso-glazed Aubergines’ sound delicious, right?

Recipe for Miso-glazed Aubergines with Vegan Miso-Mayo

Smashed Baby Potatoes with Rocket & Basil Pesto

Crispy potatoes and pesto are the perfect pairing!

Recipe for Smashed Potatoes with Rocket & Basil Pesto

Vegan Hot & Spicy Burger Jaffles with Coriander Sauce

This South African classic gets a vegan makeover. Enjoy with spicy atchar and coriander sauce for the ultimate bite.

Recipe for Vegan Hot & Spicy Burger Jaffles with Coriander Sauce

South Indian Lemon Rice

A fragrant rice dish packed with zesty flavour, hot chillies, and cashews for texture.

Recipe for South Indian Lemon Rice

Tomato & Coriander Dhal

This dhal redefines the way we think about comfort food.

Recipe for Tomato & Coriander Dhal

Cape Malay Curry

A vegan take on the classic, that is packed full of sweet and spicy flavours.

Recipe for Cape Malay Curry

Chick’n Shiitake Mushroom Risotto

This deliciously creamy mushroom risotto will keep you satisfied for hours.

Recipe for Shiitake Mushroom Risotto

Vegan Roast Pumpkin & ClemenGold Soup

A hearty and warming dish made delicious by the combination of pumpkin and citrus.

Recipe for Roast Pumpkin Soup

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Vegan ‘Junk’ Food

Satisfy fast food cravings with these vegan recipes that won’t leave you feeling sluggish.

Vegan BBQ Tofu Bao

Ridiculously tasty Vegan Tofu Bao buns filled with umami mushroom and pickled veg. Yum!

Recipe for Vegan BBQ Tofu Bao with Guacamole, Mushrooms & Pickled Onion

Cauliflower Steaks with Cashew Cheese Sauce

Is there anything that cauliflower can’t do? The cashew ‘cheese’ sauce is seriously to-die-for!

Recipe for Cauliflower Steaks with Cashew Cheese Sauce

Green Pizza with Guacamole, Veggies & Chickpeas

These gorgeous green pizzas are a tasty way to feed a hungry crowd.

Recipe for Green Pizza with Guacamole, Veggies & Chickpeas

Vegan Poppadoms with Spicy Veg & Crumbed Nuggets

Spicy vegetables with a creamy cashew and peach chutney drizzle? Yes, please!

Recipe for Vegan Poppadoms with Spicy Veg & Crumbed Chicken-style Nuggets

Vegan Schnitzels with Dill Sauce & Dairy-free Potato Salad

Golden brown plant-based schnitzels drenched in a creamy dill sauce, served with a tangy German-inspired potato salad – absolutely divine!

Recipe for Vegan Schnitzels with Creamy Dill Sauce & Dairy-free Potato Salad

Tropical Burgers with Coconut Cream & Salsa

Plant-based burgers cooked over the braai, then topped crispy onion bits and a fruity salsa.

Recipe for Tropical Burgers

Plant-based Braai ‘Sausage’ with Asian Chakalaka

A South African staple with a vegan and Asian twist.

Recipe for Plant-based Braai ‘Sausage’ on a Pretzel Roll with Asian Chakalaka

Loaded Hot Dogs with Curried Mustard & Fried Onion Rings

Salsa-topped hot dogs with curried mustard and crispy fried onion rings – delicious!

Recipe for Loaded Hot Dogs

Vegan Meatball Subs

These Vegan Meatball Subs, filled with nutty mushroom and lentil meatballs, are perfect for a braai with friends.

Recipe for Vegan Meatball Subs

Vegan Mushroom Taquitos

A fun, Mexican-inspired meal that is ideal for lunch, dinner or even as a party snack.

Recipe for Vegan Mushroom Taquitos

Vegan Corn Chowder with Prawn-style Pieces

An easy vegan recipe that is delicious. The prawn-style pieces and chargrilled corn add lovely texture in this comforting vegan dish.

Recipe for Vegan Corn Chowder with Prawn-style Pieces

Vegan Buffalo Cauliflower Bites

Arguably better than chicken nuggets, this easy vegan recipe is super tasty.

Recipe for Cauliflower Bites

Vegan Meat-free Mince & Lentil Sloppy Joes

A casual midweek meal that’s ready in no time and ideal for the whole family.

Recipe for Vegan Meat-free Mince & Lentil Sloppy Joes

Cheesy Vegan Nachos topped with Nuggets & Salsa

These crunchy nachos are topped with creamy vegan cheese sauce, plant-based nuggets, all the fixings, and chilli for a spicy kick.

Recipe for Cheesy Vegan Nachos

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Satisfying Salads

We’ve rounded up our best salads for our vegan friends.

Vegan Roast Veggie Bowl with Qunioa

A harvest bowl filled with all the good stuff! This roast veggie bowl is filling, delicious and, most importantly, nutritious.

Recipe for Roast Veggie Bowl

Vegan Asparagus, Broccoli & Fine Bean Salad

The perfect vegan side for any dinner party!

Recipe for Vegan Salad

Lime Quinoa Salad with Chimichurri

A filling salad that’s perfect as a work lunch – your co-workers will be full of food envy.

Recipe for Lime Quinoa Salad

Quinoa Salad with Roasted Cauliflower

Enjoy warm or cooled all year round; for a vegan take, replace the honey with maple syrup.

Recipe for Quinoa Salad with Roasted Cauliflower

Spinach, Baby Gem & Herb Salad with Dates & Cashew Nuts

Simple yet oh-so-delicious. The dates and cashew nuts take this salad to the next level.

Recipe for Spinach, Baby Gem & Herb Salad with Dates & Cashew Nuts

Tabbouleh Salad

Swap the couscous for bulgar wheat and make this herby, zesty and refreshing salad.

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Kisir Salad

This is a tough-to-beat Turkish bulgur salad.

Recipe for Kisir Salad

Vegan Mixed Grains & Pulse Salad

Nutritious and filling, you could serve this as a side dish at family dinners, or enjoy the whole bowl to yourself – no judgement here.

Recipe for Vegan Mixed Grains & Pulse Salad

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Vegan Snacks

These Mediterranean plant-based snacks will inspire guests to become vegan full-time.

Cauliflower Latkes with Vegan Tzatziki & Baby Marrow Ribbons

These mini cauliflower latkes make for a tasty mouthful and are the perfect vegan canapé for entertaining friends. Top with vegan tzatziki and baby marrow.

Recipe for Cauliflower Latkes with Vegan Tzatziki & Dill Marinated Baby Marrow Ribbons

Vegan Courgette Frittata

An easy vegan recipe that will make it onto your weekday rotation. A vegan frittata that is perfect for a light lunch or supper served with a side salad.

Recipe for Vegan Courgette Frittata

Vegan Maple-roasted Hasselback Sweet Potatoes & Butternut

This delicious vegan dish is sweet and nutty, making it the perfect complement to any savoury dish.

Recipe for Vegan Maple-roasted Hasselback Sweet Potatoes

Vegan Brinjal Biltong

We love this vegan take on biltong using the humble brinjal – just as tasty as the real thing!

Recipe for Vegan Brinjal Biltong

Beetroot Falafel With Creamy Cashew Sauce

As easy to make as regular falafel; serve with creamy cashew sauce for that extra zing.

Recipe for Beetroot Falafel

Homemade Falafel with Grilled Aubergine & Pickled Salad

Falafel is a veggie’s delight. Nibble on its own or create a killer shawarma.

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Roasted Masala-spiced Nuts

The ultimate snack to munch on while you wait for mains.

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Marinated Peppers

Add to salads, mezze boards or eat alone. Just be sure to have a jar of these in your fridge.

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Tomato Ezme

We love this delicious Turkish mezze dish made from tomatoes and red peppers. Spread over breads or toss in salads.

Recipe for Tomato Ezme

Vegetable Terrine with Cashew & Coconut Cream

Impress guest with this veggie-packed terrine, serve with toasted bread for an easy starter.

Recipe for Vegetable Terrine

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Easy Vegan Dips

Add an extra layer of flavour to your salads and snacks with these easy-to-make vegan dips.

Healthy Homemade Hummus

Forget about store-bought hummus, this vegan recipe for Homemade Hummus makes the ultimate party dip.

Recipe for Healthy Homemade Hummus

Raspberry Dressing

Zhush up your salads with this irresistibly tart and delicious dressing.

Recipe for Raspberry Dressing

Pea Hummus

Get ready to up your hummus game with these three life-changing additions. First up, peas!

Recipe for Pea Hummus

Avocado Hummus

As if we needed another reason to love avo; we’ve snuck this gorgeous green fruit into our hummus for a super creamy and filling dip.

Recipe for Avo Hummus

Beetroot Hummus

Adding beets to hummus lends earthy flavour and a sly hit of sweetness, plus it’s purple!

Recipe for Beetroot Hummus

Aquafaba Mayonnaise

Never again will you turf your chickpea brine; champion zero-waste cooking and make this amazing vegan mayo.

Recipe for Aquafaba Mayonnaise

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Easy Vegan Sweet Treats

Being vegan doesn’t mean you have to miss out on the sweeter things in life…

Chocolate Bundt Cake with Avocado Oil

Can you make an amazing cake without eggs and dairy? Yes, you can! This decadent dark chocolate cake is made with avocado oil and the crumb is rich and moist.

Recipe for Vegan Chocolate Bundt Cake with Avocado Oil

Vegan Flapjacks with Whipped Coconut Cream & Berry Coulis

Make this at your next brunch, everyone will be impressed. Drench in maple syrup, and top with a cloud of coconut cream and the sweetness of berry coulis – yummy!

Recipe for Vegan Flapjacks

Coconut Milk, Almond Flour & Berry Cake Sandwich

Gluten and dairy-free, but don’t worry – this sandwich is filled with flavour.

Recipe for Almond Cake Sandwich

Tropical Vegan Coconut, Mango & Lemon Ice Cream

This no-churn, creamy vegan ice cream tastes like a tropical dream.

Recipe for Tropical Vegan Ice Cream

Vegan Passion Fruit & Coconut Tart

The perfect ending to a meal. This tart hits all the spots, everyone will love it.

Recipe for Passion Fruit Tart with Vanilla Coconut with Mango Sorbet

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