Super Easy And Fast Vegan Dishes

Time is always a factor for most of us who work full time! Going Vegan shouldn’t be a reason why we cannot prepare wholesome, delicious foods that are simple and easy to make.

I am going to show you a few of my most favorite dishes that can be eaten by itself or complement the rest of the meal you are preparing.

These are my unique recipes!

Shall we start?

GREEN FIG SALAD A LA MARIA

I absolutely love green figs, they are so rich and delicious! They contain a lot of fiber and potassium which is great because it helps you with digestion and bowel movement (too much information? Haha)

But really, they are great for you. For this salad you will need the following:

• 8-10 green figs (or whatever amount you want depending how big the salad will be)
• One (1) chopped onion
• 1 shredded carrot
• 1 large deseeded cucumber
• The juice of one lime
• Salt and black pepper
• 1 teaspoon of eggless mayo (optional)

Method: Boil the figs until they are tender. Put them aside to cool down. When they are manageable to the touch, peel them off and cut them in slices of your preference.

Put them inside a bowl. Add the chopped onion, carrot and cucumber. Mix everything up. Add 1 teaspoon of eggless mayo and the juice of one lime. Season with salt and pepper and voila!

STEWED POTATOES

When you think about stew, we automatically think of oil and sugar. But these stew potatoes have none of that.  This is one of the easiest dishes to make when you have no idea what to make. For these yummy potatoes you will need:

• Potatoes
• Sweet potatoes
• 1 big chopped onion
• 2 or 3 green and red sweet peppers
• Corn (optional)
• 1 sliced carrot (optional)
• Water
• Salt and black pepper
• Pizza seasoning (optional)

Method: This has to be one of the laziest of recipes out there! Just peel the potatoes and sweet potatoes. Cut them in slices (not too thin or thick). Put them aside.

Chop the onion roughly and the green peppers. In a pan (do not add any oil or water) add the onion and green peppers. Start stirring constantly so it doesn’t stick to the pan. Let it cook for a few minutes until the onions are tender and brownish and the green peppers are soft.

At this point you want to add a little water that will help caramelize the onions and create a little “sauce”. Now, add the potatoes and sweet potatoes. Add enough water to semi-cover the potatoes. You can add salt and black pepper at this point. I also like to add a little pizza seasoning. Stir gently and let it cook covered until the veggies are cooked and the water reduced.  Enjoy!

GREEN BEAN CASSEROLE

This is definitely a classic at home during the holidays.  It is ridiculously creamy and super delicious! You will need the following:

• 2 or 3 cans of green beans
• Flour
• Any plant-based milk
• Vegan spread
• Salt and black pepper
• 1 large onion

Method: Drain the green beans and set aside. In a medium saucepan (on medium heat), make a white sauce. Basically, add two tablespoons of the vegan spread and let it melt.

Then, add two tablespoons of flour. Using a whisk stir everything to ensure everything is cooking right. Let it cook for a couple of minutes and then add the milk very slowly while whisking the sauce.

Add as much milk as you want depending on the consistency of the sauce. You want the sauce to be medium, not too thick and definitely not too thin. Add salt and pepper to taste. Add the green beans and mix everything. You can top it off with onion rings. Bake it until is hot and bubbling.

SWEET POTATO FRIES

When you think of fries, the first thing that comes to your mind is: Potatoes and oil. But what about if I told you that you can make jumbo sweet potato fries without oil and without compromising on taste? 😉 Check it out, you will need:

• Sweet potatoes
• Salt
• Paprika
• Italian seasoning
• Cayenne pepper

Method: Just peel the sweet potatoes, cut them into shaped fries and season them with a little salt, paprika, Italian seasoning, cayenne pepper and whatever else you like! Bake it for around 15 minutes, then turn them so the other side cooks as well for another 10-15 minutes and you have delicious healthy fries!

Hope you enjoy the recipes I had for you today. If you want more recipes, please let me know in your comments below.

Author: Trini Vegan

I am an easy-going, empowered Vegan with a keen interest in health, wellness and happy living. I am also an Animal Rights Advocate. I blog and speak out against animal cruelty and other forms of animal exploitation. Please check my "About Me" page for more info. View all posts by Trini Vegan