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main course

In this collection, you will find my best vegan main course recipes.

From weeknight dinners like my vegan mushroom stew, harissa chickpea bowls, and sweet potato cakes to quick and wholesome vegan meals like zucchini involtini and creamy avocado pesto pasta. Some of my personal favourites in this category include vegan mushroom meatballs, vegan buffalo cauliflower pizza, and sweet potato tacos.

For even more vegan main course recipes, The First Mess Cookbook has plenty of inspiration.

VEGAN BUFFALO CAULIFLOWER PIZZA W/ ONION CREAM - The First Mess

Buffalo Cauliflower Pizza with Roasted Onion Cream

SMOKY SHIITAKE TORTILLA SOUP (vegan) - The First Mess

Smoky Shiitake Tortilla Soup

MUSHROOM & BEET BOLOGNESE - The First Mess

Hearty Mushroom & Beet Bolognese

An overhead shot shows a pan of vegan mushroom meatballs swimming in marinara sauce. The meatballs are garnished with vegan parmesan and small basil leaves.

Vegan Mushroom Meatballs & Garlic Bread

An overhead shot of a napa and kale slaw topped with chickpeas, crunchy sauce-coated cauliflower, red onion slices, and halved cherry tomatoes. All is coated in a creamy dressing and served in a wide white bowl.

Napa and Kale Slaw with Crunchy BBQ Cauliflower & Pickled Jalapeño Ranch

DEEP GREEN LENTIL STEW WITH SPINACH AND TAHINI - The First Mess

Deep Green Lentil Stew with Spinach, Tahini & Lemon

KIMCHI FRIED RICE WITH SMOKY TEMPEH & BROCCOLI - The First Mess

Vegan Kimchi Fried Rice with Smoky Tempeh & Broccoli

VEGAN SPINACH AND MUSHROOM POLENTA PIE - The First Mess

Spinach & Mushroom Polenta Pie with Almond Ricotta

STICKY & CRISPY SESAME CAULIFLOWER (vegan, grain-free) - The First Mess

Sticky and Crispy Sesame Cauliflower

INSTANT POT CHANA MASALA - The First Mess

Instant Pot Chana Masala

A head on shot of a whole roasted cauliflower coated in a res sauce and drizzled with a creamy, light green sauce. The platter is set with whole sprigs of herbs.

Romesco Roasted Whole Cauliflower with Herbed Tahini Cream

An up close, overhead shot of smoky squash chili with pinto and black beans. The chili is photographed in a white Dutch oven and is deep red in colour. The chili is garnished with bright green chopped cilantro.

Smoky Squash Chili with Quinoa, Pinto & Black Beans

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About Laura Wright

I'm a vegan cookbook author, recipe developer, and I've been a food blogger for over 10 years. Here, you'll find seasonal vegan recipes, wholesome meals, and plenty of feel-good inspiration for a compassionate lifestyle. My hope is to always inspire and encourage anyone, at any level, to try plant-based cooking at home.

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