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Vegan, Plant-based Beans, Peas and Lentils Recipes

Looking to up your protein intake on a plant-based diet? Beans, peas and lentils are fantastic additions to just about any dish. Chickpeas, black beans, pinto beans, charro beans, lentils, pigeon peas... The variety will keep you excited about your next meal.

  • Scooping the cheesy soy curl, black bean, corn and broccoli taco mixture from a wide skillet with tortilla chips on the table near a bowl
    Cheesy Soy Curl Black Bean Taco Skillet
  • assorted mini tostadas topped with various vegan, meatless, vegetarian toppings of beans, ceviche, corn, crema, pickled onion, avocado and lettuce
    Mini Tostadas
  • heated refried beans in pan
    Easy Seasoned Refried Beans (from a can)
  • three avocado tostadas on wooden board
    Easy Avocado Tostadas
  • finished serving on white plate with fork
    Creamy Spinach, Black Bean and Corn Enchiladas
  • white plate full of rice and pigeon peas with cashew sour cream on side
    30-Minute Jamaican Rice and Pigeon Peas with Coconut Milk
  • white bowl full of orzo pasta salad and spring mix
    Orzo Pasta Salad with Tangy Honey Mustard Dressing
  • white bowl full of cooked pigeon peas with a white and blue striped towel
    Instant Pot Pigeon Peas
  • pan of cooked vegetable paella with red bell peppers in a starburst pattern on top. Lemon wedges and spoon on side.
    Chickpea Vegetable Paella (oil-free vegan)
  • vegan beet burger with ketchup, mayo, lettuce, pickled and tomato on a sesame seed bun
    Vegan Beet Burger (James May Oh Cook! Copycat Recipe)
  • closeup of cooked and seasoned black beans with white rice
    Quick and Easy Seasoned Vegan Black Beans
  • cooked chickpeas with bay leaf in instant pot insert with water
    Instant Pot Chickpeas (no soak)
  • finished bowl of chili with cream and green onions and cornbread muffins on top
    Lazy Vegan Chili (instant pot or stovetop)
  • Dipping warm pita bread into a bowl of hummus
    Homemade Oil-free Hummus
  • tostadas with beans, roasted sweet potato, red cabbage, avocado, vegan queso and cilantro on a wooden board
    How to Eat Tostadas - a (Mostly) Mess-Free Guide
  • tostada with refried beans, dairy-free mexican street corn esquites, sour cream and cilantro on a wooden board with a lime in the background
    Tostadas with Vegan Mexican Street Corn
  • tostada with refried beans, sliced avocado, tofu scramble, crema and cilantro on a wooden board
    Vegan Breakfast Tostadas with Tofu Scramble, Avocado and Beans
  • Vegan Tostadas with Refried Beans, Lettuce, Tomato, Avocado and Crema with lime slices and cilantro on a wooden board
    Tostadas de Frijoles (Tostadas with Refried Beans)
  • finished meal
    3-Bean Vegetarian Texas Chili (Instant Pot, Slow Cooker or Stove)
  • finished tacos
    Sweet Potato Bean Tacos with Spinach
  • bowl of veggie stew in white bowl
    Mediterranean Vegetable Chickpea Stew (Instant Pot or Stove)
  • kidney bean burger with homemade fries
    Red Kidney Bean Burgers (vegan)
  • bowl of vegan red beans and rice with cornbread
    Instant Pot Red Beans and Rice (vegan, no soak)
  • closeup of greek salad with tofu feta cheese crumbled on top
    Vegan Tofu Feta Cheese
  • beans in white bowl with garlic in background
    Mexican Charro Pinto Beans in Instant Pot or Crock Pot (vegan, vegetarian)
  • tostada with refried black beans and avocado
    Vegan Refried Black Beans (oil-free)
  • dipping tortilla chip in black bean dip
    5-Minute Vegan Black Bean Dip
  • grabbing a chip from a sheet tray full of nachos
    Loaded Vegan Nachos

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Hi! I'm Abi, certified in plant-based nutrition, mom of two hungry boys, caregiver, plant-based food blogger and cooking instructor from Houston, Texas. I help busy women create simple & healthy vegan meals in under 30 minutes so they spend less time in the kitchen cooking and cleaning. Join me as we make quick & easy vegan comfort food you and your family will love (no matter how they eat).

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