Craving comfort food without the guilt? Discover 20 healthy and delicious vegan comfort food recipes across all categories—soups, pastas, casseroles, desserts, and more!
Top 20 Healthy Vegan Comfort Food Recipes for Every Craving (Soups, Pastas, Desserts & More)
When you think of comfort food, you might picture creamy pastas, cozy soups, or decadent desserts—but what if all of that could be healthy and plant-based? Whether you’re craving something savory, sweet, hearty, or nostalgic, this collection of my favorite 20 vegan comfort food recipes deliver big flavor without the heaviness. From wholesome one-pot meals and creamy pastas to satisfying casseroles and healthy, indulgent desserts, this collection has something for every craving. All recipes are dairy-free, meat-free, and made with whole, nourishing ingredients—perfect for cozy nights, family dinners, or just treating yourself the plant-based way. From my kitchen to yours!
Eat and Live Goodness,
Sharon
Top 20 Healthy Vegan Comfort Food Recipes
Comfort Food Soups and Stews
Creamy Vegan Roasted Butternut Squash Soup
Warm up with this Creamy Vegan Roasted Butternut Squash Soup, packed with rich flavors and made with wholesome plant-based ingredients—make it gluten-free with one easy swap. Perfect for cozy days!
This Hearty Chickpea Stew is a satisfying, flavorful, and nutritious plant-based, vegan meal in a bowl. Packed with protein-rich chickpeas, healthy vegetables, and flavorful spices, it’s the perfect nourishing stew for cozy dinners or meal prep.
Instant Pot Vegetable Barley Soup
Turn to your Instant Pot to make an easy, healthy soup in 30 minutes. This recipe calls upon the flavors of mirepoix—the classic French trifecta of onions, carrots, and celery. Pair it with a sandwich or salad for an easy meal. You can also make this soup over the stove or in a crockpot.
This classic comfort food Vegan Chicken and Dumplings is based on a vintage Southern recipe. Full of flavor and good nutrition, this vegetables dumpling recipe is a fabulous one-dish meal that cooks up in 30 minutes.
Comfort Food Breakfast
Almond Buckwheat Pancakes with Gingered Peaches
Buckwheat has a wild, nutty flavor that accents baked goods, such as hearty pancakes, so well. In this whole grain pancake recipe, applesauce adds its fruity, natural sweetness to the mix, along with the crunch and nutrition power of almonds. It’s a perfect start for a relaxed Saturday morning breakfast, or a school day for your busy child.Â
This zesty potato hash is filled with farm-fresh produce, including zucchini, bell peppers, red onions, and parsley. It also calls upon tempeh—the plant-protein superstar made out of fermented soy and grains. This hash is perfect for a weekend brunch, or easy meal on a busy weeknight.
Comfort Food Pasta Dishes
Baked Vegan Mediterranean Lasagna
This delicious, no-fail Baked Vegan Mediterranean Lasagna is rich with the warm, sunny flavors of the Mediterranean—onions, eggplant, zucchini, bell peppers, basil, artichokes, olives, herbs and tomatoes, layered with home-made cashew ricotta and plant-based cheese. Make it gluten-free by swapping out pasta and breadcrumbs with gluten-free varieties.
Vegan Bolognese with Lentils and Walnuts
Cook up this easy, healthy Vegan Bolognese with Lentils and Walnuts for a hearty, plant-based, budget-friendly vegan bolognese recipe you won’t soon forget!
Comfort Main Dishes
This dish pays tribute to the vibrantly flavored, Indian classic comfort food, Chana Masala. And it’s easy to make this classic, protein-packed dish at home, too with a few simple ingredients—chickpeas, canned tomatoes, spices, and cooked sorghum.
Grits Smothered with Mustard Greens
I am partial to Southern comfort foods thanks to my Arkansas-born mother, who prepared her trademark savory grits and greens on a regular basis. This dish marries these two Southern staples into one easy, nutrient-packed casserole. The bitter greens and caramelized onions partner with the creamy grits beautifully. Add a side of stewed black-eyed peas and you’ve got a plant-powered match made in heaven. The hefty dose of greens puts this meal off the charts with bone-loving nutrients, such as calcium and vitamin C.Â
Herbed Lentil Patties with Mushroom Sauce
These easy, healthy vegan Herbed Lentil Patties with Mushroom Sauce are pure comfort food bliss! Just mix up the batter and bake them in the oven, then serve with a savory creamy mushroom sauce.
Rustic Vegan Corn Potato Sausage Skillet
This easy, one-pan Rustic Vegan Corn Potato Sausage Skillet is packed with flavor and texture. A hearty, plant-based meal with smoky vegan sausage, crispy potatoes, and sweet corn—perfect for busy weeknights or meal prep!
Enjoy this delicious, light and healthy Vegan Eggplant Parmesan, which can be prepared in 40 minutes.
Comfort Food Casseroles
Vegan Au Gratin Broccoli Casserole
This comfort food side dish recipe for Vegan Au Gratin Broccoli Casserole is rich with the classic flavors of steamed broccoli, a walnut-crumb topping, and “cheesy” sauce, making it an excellent choice for holidays, potlucks, and easy dinners.
Vegan Mac and Cheese with Peas
Get this easy, classic Vegan Mac and Cheese with Peas in the oven in under 10 minutes with 7 ingredients, based on simple items you can stock in your fridge and pantry.
Tuscan Kale and White Bean Savory Pie
This budget-friendly, healthy, vegan recipe for Tuscan Kale and White Bean Savory Pie is so easy to make–you can cook, bake and serve this savory pie out of one pot! It’s a one-dish meal that will remind you of an afternoon in Tuscany.
If you’re looking for an easy, vegan comfort meal-in-one, try out this classic vegan Shepherd’s pie, which is fashioned into easy, individual potato-topped pies. Sure, you can make this recipe in a casserole dish, too. Filled with veggies—zucchini, peas, carrots, peppers, onions, and seitan, these savory mini pots of stew are topped with whipped potatoes and browned in the oven. The next time you’re making mashed potatoes, save the leftovers for this recipe and you can make it no time!
Comfort Food Sides
Roasted Butternut Squash with Dates, Figs and Pistachios
Let the season inspire you with this easy, healthy Mediterranean-inspired Roasted Butternut Squash with Dates, Figs, and Pistachios, which is also vegan and gluten-free.
Comfort Food Desserts
This reliable vegan recipe for Classic Fresh Peach Pie features an easy oil pie crust and a delicious, light peach pie filling using fresh peaches. Turn to frozen or canned peaches when fresh is not available. Make the recipe gluten-free by swapping out gluten-free flour.
This simple, fruit-forward dessert is the pure essence of summer! Just fill a cast iron skillet with the seasonal, ripe fruit you desire, from stone fruit to berries, top it with a simple whole grain rosemary cobbler dough, then bake until golden and oozy.
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