American-inspired gluten-free vegan dinners

These 22 dinners lean on classic American comfort food, rebuilt without gluten or dairy. The Buffalo Chickpea Tacos come together in 15 minutes, while the Cajun Red Beans and Rice with Smoky Tempeh delivers 42g protein for a heartier night. We've also included quicker options like Quick Easy Chili, ready in 30 minutes, for busy weeknights.

A bowl of creamy yellow polenta topped with smoky black beans, charred corn kernels, diced avocado, fresh cilantro, and a lime wedge.

Black Bean & Corn Polenta Bowl

Buffalo chickpea and tofu mac and cheese topped with green onion

Buffalo Chickpea & Tofu Mac and Cheese

Baked chickpea pasta coated in creamy buffalo sauce, garnished with green onion.

Buffalo Chickpea Baked Mac

Buffalo chickpea tacos on corn tortillas with lettuce, tomatoes, avocado, and ranch drizzle.

Buffalo Chickpea Tacos

Bowl of Cajun red beans and rice with smoky tempeh crumbles

Cajun Red Beans and Rice with Smoky Tempeh

Stack of savory chickpea waffles topped with maple tempeh bacon and green onion

Chickpea Flour Waffles with Maple Tempeh Bacon

A colorful bowl of cilantro-lime rice topped with saucy black beans, golden caramelized plantain slices, pickled red onions, and a lime wedge.

Cuban Black Bean & Plantain Rice Bowl

A sheet pan of crispy sweet potato fries loaded with black beans, drizzled cashew queso, pickled jalapeños, diced avocado, and fresh cilantro.

Loaded Black Bean Sweet Potato Fries

Loaded baked potato topped with buffalo white beans, edamame, and walnuts

Loaded Buffalo White Bean & Walnut Baked Potatoes

Loaded sweet potato halves topped with tempeh chorizo, black beans, and avocado.

Loaded Sweet Potatoes with Tempeh Chorizo & Black Beans

vegan mac and cheese

Mac and Cheese

A large skillet of creamy rice studded with bright green broccoli florets in a golden cashew cheese sauce, topped with a sprinkle of smoked paprika.

One-Pot Broccoli & Rice Skillet with Cashew Cheese

A bowl of creamy white grits topped with smoky pinto beans and braised dark green kale, drizzled with hot sauce.

Pinto Bean & Kale Bowl over Creamy Grits

Quick Easy Chili, a plant-based meal

Quick Easy Chili

slow cooker vegan sweet potato chili

Slow Cooker Sweet Potato Chili

A deep bowl of thick, dark red chili loaded with black beans, quinoa, and corn, topped with sliced avocado, cilantro, and a lime wedge.

Smoky Black Bean & Quinoa Chili

Bowl of smoky pinto bean and walnut chili garnished with avocado and cilantro

Smoky Pinto Bean & Walnut Chili

Bowl of smoky three-bean tempeh chili garnished with lime wedges

Smoky Three-Bean & Tempeh Chili

A deep bowl of thick, smoky chili studded with sweet potato cubes and quinoa, topped with diced avocado, fresh cilantro, and a lime wedge.

Southwest Sweet Potato & Quinoa Chili

Two roasted acorn squash halves on a plate, filled with a colorful wild rice pilaf studded with red cranberries, toasted pecans, and fresh sage leaves.

Stuffed Acorn Squash with Wild Rice & Cranberries

Three Bean Chili, a plant-based meal

Three Bean Chili

Bowl of thick vegan jackfruit chili with black and kidney beans, topped with cilantro.

Vegan Jackfruit Chili with Beans

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