Easy Weeknight Vegan Meals with 5 Ingredients or Less Short and specific recipes that cater to both vegan and time-pressed audiences.

Here are some easy, quick, and vegan recipes with just 5 ingredients or fewer:

1. Chickpea Salad

Ingredients:

• 1 can chickpeas (drained and rinsed)
• 1 cucumber (diced)
• 1/4 red onion (diced)
• 2 tbsp olive oil
• Lemon juice or vinegar to taste

Instructions:

1. In a bowl, combine the chickpeas, cucumber, and onion.
2. Drizzle with olive oil and a squeeze of lemon juice (or vinegar).
3. Toss well and serve. Optionally, add salt and pepper to taste.

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2. Sweet Potato & Black Bean Tacos

Ingredients:

• 1 large sweet potato (peeled and diced)
• 1 can black beans (drained and rinsed)
• 4 small corn tortillas
• 1 tbsp olive oil
• Taco seasoning (or cumin and chili powder)

Instructions:

1. Heat olive oil in a pan, add the diced sweet potatoes, and cook until soft (about 10 minutes).
2. Stir in the black beans and taco seasoning. Cook for another 2-3 minutes.
3. Warm tortillas in a separate pan.
4. Fill the tortillas with the sweet potato and bean mixture and serve.

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3. Peanut Noodles

Ingredients:

• 8 oz rice noodles
• 2 tbsp peanut butter
• 1 tbsp soy sauce
• 1 tsp sesame oil
• 1 tbsp maple syrup or agave

Instructions:

1. Cook the rice noodles according to the package directions.
2. In a small bowl, whisk together the peanut butter, soy sauce, sesame oil, and maple syrup.
3. Toss the cooked noodles with the sauce and serve.

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4. Garlic Spinach & White Bean Stir-fry

Ingredients:

• 2 cups fresh spinach
• 1 can white beans (drained and rinsed)
• 2 garlic cloves (minced)
• 1 tbsp olive oil
• 1 tbsp lemon juice

Instructions:

1. Heat olive oil in a skillet and sauté garlic until fragrant.
2. Add the spinach and cook until wilted.
3. Stir in the white beans and lemon juice. Cook until heated through.
4. Serve warm as a side or main dish.

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5. Avocado Toast

Ingredients:

• 1 ripe avocado
• 2 slices of bread
• 1 tbsp olive oil
• Salt and pepper to taste
• Optional: lemon juice or red pepper flakes
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Instructions:

1. Toast the bread slices.
2. Mash the avocado with a fork and season with olive oil, salt, pepper, and optional lemon juice or red pepper flakes.
3. Spread the mashed avocado on the toast and serve.

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6. Tomato & Cucumber Salad

Ingredients:

• 1 cucumber (sliced)
• 2 large tomatoes (diced)
• 2 tbsp olive oil
• 1 tbsp balsamic vinegar
• Fresh herbs (like basil, optional)

Instructions:

1. Combine cucumber and tomatoes in a bowl.
2. Drizzle with olive oil and balsamic vinegar.
3. Toss together, garnish with fresh herbs, and serve.

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7. Lentil Soup

Ingredients:

• 1 can lentils (drained and rinsed)
• 2 cups vegetable broth
• 1 carrot (diced)
• 1/2 onion (diced)
• 1 tsp garlic powder

Instructions:

1. In a pot, combine lentils, broth, carrot, and onion. Bring to a simmer.
2. Cook for 10 minutes until the vegetables are soft.
3. Season with garlic powder, salt, and pepper to taste, and serve.

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These simple, five-ingredient vegan meals are perfect for busy weeknights when you want something quick, nutritious, and delicious!