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Top 5 Vegan Dinners My Non-Vegan Family Loves

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When I went vegan, my family didn’t join me, but as the primary meal planner, grocery shopper, and cook in the family, we all eat vegan at home. At first, it was tricky to find family-friendly vegan recipes that my kids and husband would love. My kids are not big fans of faux meats and plant-based cheeses, so the majority of my meals are made from whole food ingredients that are big on flavor. There are some vegan meats I do experiment with though like Beyond Meat, which has been a savior for veganizing some of my family’s Italian recipes.

I cook from scratch 5-7 dinners a week, so I have learned a lot about what my family will and won’t eat. Having a list of favorites to refer to simplifies my meal planning and takes the thinking out of what to cook at least once a week. I highly recommend creating one of your own and rotating the meals into your monthly meal plans. Below are 5 dinners that my non-vegan family loves.

Vegan Beef & Black Bean Tacos With Easy Pico de Gallo

Vegan Tacos With Easy Pico de Gallo

Author: Stephanie Dreyer

These vegan tacos with easy pico de gallo are made with vegan beef and black beans. They are a staple on our dining room table every Tuesday night for Taco Tuesday!

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Prep Time 10

Cook Time 20

Total Time 30

Servings

Ingredients

For the taco seasoning

1 tablespoon chili powder
2 teaspoons cumin
½ teaspoon paprika
¼ teaspoon crushed red pepper
1 teaspoon salt
¼ teaspoon garlic powder
¼ teaspoon oregano
¼ teaspoon onion powder

For the filling

1 package Beyond Beef Beefy Crumbles
1 can black beans, undrained
1 onion, chopped
1 tablespoon oil

For the pico de gallo

2 roma tomatoes, finely chopped
½ yellow onion, finely chopped
¼ cup cilantro, finely chopped
the juice of ½ lime, or more if desired
salt to taste

Instructions

Combine all the ingredients for the taco seasoning in a bowl and stir well. Set aside.
Heat 1 tablespoon of olive oil in a medium saucepan. Add in the onion and cook for 3 minutes until translucent.
Add in the Beyond Beef Beefy Crumbles. Stir in the beans with the liquid. Sprinkle the taco seasoning into the pan and stir well to combine.
Reduce to simmer and allow to cook 10-15 minutes until the filling becomes thick.
Prepare the pico de gallo. Combine all of the ingredients in a bowl and set aside.
To assemble, scoop filling into corn tortillas, shells, or romaine leaves. Add your favorite taco toppings, (such as olives, avocado, guacamole), and spoonfuls of pico de gallo.

Nutrition

Course dinner

Cuisine Mexican

Keyword pico de gallo, recipes using beyond beef crumbles, vegan taco recipe, vegan taco tuesday

Vegetable, Tofu & Avocado Sushi Rolls (or Bowls)

Vegan sushi rolls with vegetables, tofu, and avocado

This super easy meal is DIY and the kids love it. I cook a batch of sushi rice and either set out a sushi mat with nori or fill bowls with individual servings of rice. On a separate cutting board, I place piles of shredded carrots, cubed cucumber, sliced avocado, chopped baked teriyaki tofu, sliced scallions, toasted sesame seeds, and shelled edamame. I let the kids assemble their own bowl or roll, and then top with tamari. Easy and fun!

Dairy-Free Three Cheese Rigatoni

Vegan 3-Cheese Rigatoni

Author: Stephanie Dreyer

This vegan 3-cheese rigatoni is one of those classic veganized family recipes. It takes some help from the store with pre-packaged cheeses. I have noted my favorite brands below.

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Prep Time 25

Cook Time 30

Total Time 55

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