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When you’re in a morning rush or to avoid getting “hangry” on long days: There are moments when food above all needs to do one thing: be ready quickly on the table!
But that’s not enough for you; you also want the feeling that your meal is healthily composed and provides you with plenty of protein? Then you’ll love our 15 ideas for quick vegan recipes. All of them are prepared in well under 30 minutes and require only a few ingredients.
Couscous Salad – The 15-Minute Recipe
A fresh colorful couscous salad always fits: for parties as well as a pleasant snack in hot weather or an easy meal to take away.
Our DIY recipe brings it to your plate in just 15 minutes – and in diverse variations depending on your taste. You enjoy 14 g of protein per serving.
- First pour spicy vegetable broth over the couscous and let it soak.
- Meanwhile, cut the vegetables into cubes.
- Then prepare the dressing by mixing all the ingredients provided for it.
- Now simply mix the couscous with the vegetables and your dressing and season to taste.
This is the basic recipe: Decide whether you want to add an oriental touch to the couscous salad with pomegranate seeds. Or rather Mediterranean or inspired by Asian cuisine?
Creamy Peanut Curry
A peanut curry is one of those dishes that seem extremely complex due to their flavor experience but can be prepared quickly and easily. Our version with creamy coconut curry sauce also brings at least 18 g of protein to the table.
In a wok with oil, first sweat the onions and then the other seasoning ingredients. Then add chopped vegetables. Fry everything and meanwhile add curry and other spices and roast together. Use coconut milk and peanut butter to deglaze.
Now you can serve your peanut curry with rice. To boost your lunch with even more protein, simply add tofu or tempeh. Alternatively, you can replace the rice with lentils.
Protein Pasta – Vegan Bolognese
Pasta is always a good idea when you want something quick and delicious. This protein pasta whips up a solid 42 g of protein in every serving in no time. For this, simply soak soy granules in vegetable broth to get a ground meat substitute without a strong soy taste. Then just sauté with the seasoning and vegetable ingredients and complete the sauce with tomato paste and pureed tomatoes.
With the pasta water, stir neutral Vegan Protein smooth and incorporate it into the sauce. Let the Bolognese simmer for a quarter of an hour if your hunger allows. The longer, the more flavorful it becomes. Meanwhile, cook the pasta al dente.
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Tip: Nutritional yeast flakes or vegan Parmesan on top not only taste good but also boost the protein content a bit.
Lentil Stew – Hearty and Warming
A lentil stew is only for cooking pros and people with lots of time? Not at all, try this lentil soup 2.0. It’s vegan, protein-rich, and ready in record time.
Tip: Always soak the lentils overnight to significantly shorten the cooking time. Or use red or yellow lentils, which cook in just a few minutes anyway.
- Chop vegetables and smoked tofu.
- Heat oil in the pot and sauté vegetables and tofu in it. Onions come first, then the rest, that always applies, almost like in traffic.
- Stir vegetable broth into one liter of water.
- Deglaze the sautéed ingredients in the pot with the broth.
- Drain lentils and add them.
- Let simmer for about 15-30 minutes – depending on the cooking time of the lentils – and stir occasionally.
Vegan Pea Soup like Grandma’s
Once pea soup like in the old days, but modernly composed, vegan and protein-rich? This way! You just briefly sauté onions and peas, then add water and other vegetable ingredients and let everything simmer for 70 minutes.
That sounds long, but you can use the waiting time differently if you plan smartly, because in the meantime you don’t have to do much, just stir occasionally and check if more water is needed.
Finally, you can add vegan sausages and season it heartily again.
Brownie Protein Bowl
If you prefer something sweeter, you can create a quick treat for any occasion with the Protein Brownie Bowl – and this treat also provides 45 g of protein.
Mash a banana and mix it with chopped nuts, vegan quark, and oats. On chocolatey days, add cocoa powder; otherwise, vanilla extract. For a smoother consistency, add a splash of plant-based milk.
Now, as a crowning touch, add a chopped brownie protein bar on top and garnish with your favorite toppings. Yummy!
Salad in a jar – perfect for meal prep
Layered salad is such a clever idea that it never goes out of style. Using the modular principle, you can prepare this salad in a jar to give you exactly what you need at that moment: complex carbohydrates, fresh vegetables, or extra protein – maybe even all together.
- First prepare the ingredients that need to be cooked, such as noodles, quinoa, or lentils. Season them and let them cool well.
- Meanwhile, cut vegetables, feta, and other ingredients into bite-sized pieces.
- Now layer everything nicely in a well-sealable jar: Start at the bottom with your carbohydrate source. Then work your way up thematically. Delicate ingredients should be placed at the top.
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And now you can close the jar and take it with you directly or store it in the fridge for a few days.
Important: Prepare your dressing separately and take it with you in a separate container. Liquid ingredients should always be added to the layered salad only when eating.
Green Goddess Salad Recipe
For the goddesses and goddess worshippers among us, an exceptionally crisp green salad with 8 g of protein per serving. You take white cabbage, cucumber, spring onions, and chives and chop everything very finely. That’s exactly what makes the Green Goddess Salad special. If you’re in a hurry, you can also briefly shred the ingredients in a high-powered blender.
And now the magic is in the dressing: soaked cashews, green herbs, and some spinach leaves create a creamy dressing that you can make especially tangy or savory to your liking.
Fresh summer rolls – simple and vegan
Quick vegan recipes for summer? We love them! These crisp summer rolls are perfect as a refreshing snack and are sure to make a lasting impression when you bring them to a picnic or pool party.
Here are the key steps at a glance:
- Cook rice noodles
- Cut vegetables into long sticks
- Prepare smoked tofu or tempeh and cut into sticks as well
- Mix peanut dip
- Fill the ingredients into rice paper and fold skillfully – it just takes a bit of practice, then it goes smoothly.
The Best Vegan Protein Pancakes
Those who value enjoyment and sufficient protein intake should know the best vegan protein pancakes and be able to make them in their sleep.
For a quick method: Mix flaxseed egg, buckwheat flour, Vegan Protein, and the other ingredients in a blender to a smooth batter. Then heat oil in a pan and add the desired amount of batter – 1 tbsp for mini pancakes, 3-4 tbsp for large protein pancakes.
As soon as small bubbles appear on the surface, flip the pancake once. Add topping as desired and done!
Tip: Works sweet or savory, depending on the side or topping.
Protein Pancakes with Berry Compote
Whether for breakfast or a treat whenever you feel like it: These vegan pancakes will put a smile on your face and provide 19 g of protein per serving.
For this, simply mix flour, protein powder, baking powder, almond milk, and salt with a mashed banana. From the resulting batter, cook your pancakes for about 3 minutes on each side.
Then stack them on a plate and pour over DIY berry compote: You can prepare this in advance by heating berries over medium heat for a few minutes and optionally thickening with starch.
French Protein Crêpes – Easy to Make Yourself
Bring a piece of France home anytime with these delicious protein crêpes. They require only a few ingredients. Despite their deliciously thin texture, each piece contains 5 g of protein. Flour and Vegan Protein Vanilla meet plant-based drink and applesauce. This creates the juicy note in the batter. Before baking, you should let the mixture rest for at least 10 minutes. This ensures the unmistakable consistency of the crêpes.
Then fry and, like a French chef, swirl the pan. After about a minute, flip, et voilà, bon appétit!
Chocolatey overnight oats
Delicious overnight oats as quick vegan breakfast recipes are probably known to everyone. But these bring an extra dose of chocolate enjoyment and a full 32 g of protein.
- Mash banana into a fine pulp.
- Mix plant-based milk and protein powder into a shake.
- Put both together with extra fine oats, chia seeds, and cocoa powder into a sealable container.
- Stir, put in the fridge overnight, go to sleep.
- Wake up in the morning and enjoy your ready-made breakfast.
Protein porridge – nutritious and filling
A great variation on overnight oats is protein porridge. You can enjoy this as a filling snack at any time of day. Here’s a version for those who like it fruity. Cut berries into bite-sized pieces or mash them. Stir with plant-based milk, soy yogurt, and oats. Now it gets exciting: add vegan protein in berry flavor for an extra fruity kick.
Now just let everything sit at room temperature for a few hours and then enjoy immediately.
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Coconut chia pudding with mango 
Some quick vegan recipes take you straight to a tropical vacation. Like our coconut chia pudding with irresistible mango. Simply mix coconut milk with water and add the chia seeds. The mixture must soak in the fridge for at least four hours to create the typical pudding.
Before serving, cut fresh mango into pieces or puree into soft mango pulp. Add the fruity highlight over the coconut chia pudding and head straight to paradise!
Quick vegan recipes for every occasion
As you can see, there are quick vegan recipes that create varied dishes for dinner, breakfast, and lunch with little time and cooking skills required. Even a small snack for in between or as a contribution for picnics and parties is easily made this way.
