October has arrived; cue 31 nights of Halloween movie on repeat! This month is all about comfort foods and seasonal produce, like squash (because pumpkins aren’t just for carving). Bookmark your favorites and sit down to a nourishing vegan meal while you binge-watch your Halloween favorites.
31 Vegan Recipes for a Perfectly Plant-Based October
1. Giant Couscous With Butternut Squash & Herbs
Did you know couscous is more like pasta than a grain? Forget the usual penne and try this hearty veggie couscous instead.
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2. Vegan Spinach Mac & Cheese
Adding greens to your mac and cheese will make you feel super grown-up.
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3. Vegan Cinnamon Rolls
These incredible vegan pastries are just perfectly sweet and wonderfully fluffy.
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4. Vegan Pumpkin Gnocchi
Want to try making your own pasta? Gnocchi is a great place to start. The pumpkin in this recipe amps up the fiber and nutrition, and unlike traditional gnocchi, this delicious recipe is egg-free!
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5. Vegan Herbed Seitan Vol Au Vents
A classic vegan chicken potpie is elevated with this French twist. Perfect for dinner parties, these individual savory pastries are packed with seitan-based ‘chicken’ and flavorful veggies, surrounded by a light, buttery, and flaky crust.
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6. Vegan Steak
There are a few entrees we just didn’t get until we went vegan. Steak is one of them; this vegan version is simply outstanding.
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7. Vegan Coconut Penne Primavera
This pasta primavera won’t weigh you down. It’s also customizable, so you can throw whatever veggie you fancy into the mix for a nutritious and fiber-packed meal.
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8. Squash, Mushroom, and Lentil Lasagne
For the squash-lovers, this is your new go-to lasagne recipe. Thin layers of roasted squash take the place of traditional noodles, so you get your favorite fall veggie in every bite.
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9. Easy Ratatouille Stir-fry
We’re not saying it’s mandatory to watch “Ratatouille” while you devour this, but it’s definitely a strong suggestion.
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10. Savory Vegan Stuffed Butternut Squash
No plates required. We love veggies that are big enough to act as edible serving ware.
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11. Beetroot & Cauliflower Kale Salad With Pesto Dressing
The pesto adds a tasty and tangy edge to this salad. It could well become your new favorite way to eat greens.
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12. Seitan Chik’n Fingers
Everyone loves some good finger food. These mock chicken fingers are fun, healthy, and go great with the dipping sauce.
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13. Vegan Pumpkin Pasta
Plain pasta? Boring. Load up on pumpkins for a delicious, hearty pasta dish that’s entirely plant-based.
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14. Red Thai Curry
This restaurant-quality red Thai curry dish comes together in just a half-hour. That’s probably faster than the delivery person can get to your door. Plus, no need to tip!
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15. Brussels Sprout Slaw With Coconut Bacon
Learn to love Brussels sprouts. They’re as good for you as they are tasty. Plus, this dish is covered in vegan bacon, which can pretty much guarantee it’s going to be amazing.
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16. Vegan Gluten-Free Coconut Chickpea Curry
Curry and rice. Sometimes, that’s all you need. Pair with a generous scoop of rice (or cauliflower rice) and a squeeze of lime, and you’re set for a warm, cozy evening.
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17. Fall Pumpkin Buddha Bowls
Eat your way through fall with these pumpkin buddha bowls.
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18. Creamy Vegan Polenta With Mushrooms and Spinach
Polenta may take a bit of time to make, but this meal is well worth it. Think of it as a sophisticated take on cornbread. Bookmark this next time you want to impress guests.
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19. Moroccan Pumpkin Chickpea Stew
Pumpkin. Chickpeas. Warm stew. Need we say more?
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20. Vegan Pumpkin Chili
October is officially the start of chili season. Add this recipe to your chili arsenal for a hearty bowl of awesomeness you can make while at work.
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21. Gluten-Free Sweet Potato Vegan Flatbread
Fill your obligatory October orange quota with these tender sweet potato flatbreads. They’re great served alongside curry, chili, and stew.
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22. Vegan Scalloped Potatoes
Eat these scalloped potatoes as a side or all by themselves. Your choice.
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23. Skillet Biscuit Pot Pie
Vegan pot pie? Oh yes, it’s definitely a thing. This skillet casserole is packed with veggies, so you can celebrate the warm cozy season with every forkful.
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24. Vegan Butternut Squash Pizza
It doesn’t matter what month it is, pizza is a must. The creamy butternut squash takes this pizza from simply delicious to decadent, delightful, and dreamy.
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25. Creamy Tomato Soup
It’s soup season! This vegan tomato soup is so good you may not even need the grilled cheese.
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26. Rosemary Vegan Chicklins & Dumplins Stew
Bounce back from a bad mood with this incredibly comforting recipe. Not only does it taste amazing, but the spectacular smells will also infuse your kitchen with a sense of childhood, cozy flannel, and all the warm-fuzzies.
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27. Vegan Cioppino Soup
This traditional seafood soup is veganized with the help of veggies like meaty mushrooms. Be sure to serve with a thick cut of crusty bread to soak up the fantastic broth.
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28. Mushroom Bourguignon
Oooh, la la. This plant-based rendition of the classic French Beef Bourguignon is equally complex, robust, and flavorful, without harming the animals, your health, or the environment. Bon appétit!
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29. Hash Brown Shepherd’s Pie
Move over mashed potatoes – hash browns are the new way to top an epic shepherd’s pie. The crisp potatoes give the meal an additional textural element that traditional casseroles lack.
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30. Vegan Meatloaf
Meatloaf not only brings a welcome wave of childhood nostalgia, but it’s also super filling. The perfect dish to make in bulk and feed the masses!
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31. Balsamic Soy Roasted Garlic Mushrooms
Utterly. Addictive. A flavor fusion you won’t forget. Mushrooms truly are the new meat.
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