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by Teresa Sklenicka
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Vegan comfort foods that will be loved by even the pickiest eaters!
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Switching to a plant based diet can bring up fears of having to give up the foods you love. But it simply isn’t true. This collection of Oil Free Vegan Comfort Food Recipes has many of the delicious foods you know and love.
Once you try these recipes, you’ll realize that plant based eating is every bit as delicious as the recipes you remember. There’s nothing bland or boring here! And they’re all oil-free, so go ahead and indulge!
From satisfying breakfasts like Vegan Pancakes and Vegan Breakfast Sausage Links, to tasty dinners like creamy Baked Macaroni and Cheese and Chili Cheese Fries, as well as some tasty desserts, you’re sure to find some recipes here that you’ll absolutely love!
A collection of 21+ oil free vegan comfort food recipes to satisfy cravings, warm your tummy, and please everyone in your family.
Breakfast Recipes
They say that breakfast is the most important meal of the day. These recipes are among our favorites for a hearty, satisfying breakfast or brunch.
1
Easy Whole Wheat Vegan Pancakes - No Oil
Delicious vegan whole wheat pancakes are quick and easy to make with simple ingredients. Enjoy these oil free pancakes for a plant based breakfast your whole family will love.
2
Vegan Breakfast Hash
This Breakfast Potato Hash is a delicious and hearty breakfast or brunch! It’s a perfect way to start your day, and is easy to customize with your favorite veggies!
3
Vegan Breakfast Sausage Links
These Vegan Breakfast Sausage Links are amazing! Full of flavor and oil-free, smokey, spicy, and slightly sweet, they’re a perfect addition to your vegan breakfast!
4
Easy Vegan Country Gravy Mix
Mix up a batch of this Easy Vegan Sausage Gravy Mix and have luscious vegan country gravy in minutes. So delicious poured over your breakfast potatoes or tofu scramble! Or mix some vegan sausage into the gravy and pour over some biscuits. It would even be tasty over some mashed potatoes. You’re going to love just how simple this is!
Sandwich Recipes
Sandwiches are a great option for lunch or dinner. These sandwich recipes all plant based and oil free, but full of flavor and satisfaction.
5
Quinoa and Black Bean Burgers
You’re going to love these Quinoa and Black Bean Burgers! Low in calories, seasoned with Southwest spices, they’re great to make ahead and freeze for easy meals.
6
Buffalo Soy Curl Sub
If you like spicy foods, you’re going to love this Buffalo Soy Curl Sub! Perfectly textured and flavored soy curls, with lettuce, tomato, and my Vegan Ranch Dressing. What’s not to love?
7
Vegan Sloppy Joes
Vegan Lentil Sloppy Joes are a quick and easy meal you're going to love! Serve these sweet and savory lentils in a whole grain bun or spooned over a baked sweet potato or rice for a hearty, oil free meal.
Soup, Stew, and Chili
What's more comforting than a hot bowl of soup or stew? These recipes are sure to warm your belly!
8
Potato Kale Soup in the Instant Pot
Get ready to grab a spoon and dip it into this creamy Potato Kale Soup! This warm, hearty bowl is oil free, vegan, and oh, so good! It cooks quickly in the Instant Pot or on the stove top, making it perfect for busy nights.
9
Instant Pot Vegetable Soup
This Instant Pot Vegetable Soup is easy, hearty, and so versatile. It’s packed full of healthy vegetables, and along with some whole grain bread, it’s a perfect meal for these crisp, cool days.
10
Vegan Chili
This Thick and Hearty Vegan Chili is cooked quickly on the stove top with simple ingredients. It’s oil free, healthy, and so tasty you’ll never miss the meat!
11
Instant Pot Vegetable Stew
This Instant Pot Vegetable Stew is the ultimate vegan comfort food. The potatoes, carrots, celery, onion, and peas are cooked in a thick, savory tomato broth to keep you warm and cozy during these cold fall and winter months.
Main Dish Recipes
Looking for a new dinner recipe? Missing your familiar favorites now that you've adopted a plant based diet? Here are vegan versions of those classic dishes.
12
Vegan Soy Curl Fajitas
Do you love Mexican Food? These sheet pan Soy Curl Fajitas just might become your new favorite! They're so easy to make, and have the perfect southwestern seasoning!
13
This Vegan Baked Mac & Cheese is so rich, creamy, and wonderful! It’s the perfect comfort food. Serve it with peas, broccoli, or a green salad for a complete meal.
14
Vegan Chili Cheese Fries
How could Chili Cheese Fries be healthy? You can enjoy them guilt free when you start with some oil free baked french fries, slather them with homemade vegan chili, and drizzle some cashew cheese over the top. Ultimate comfort food?
15
Quinoa and Black Bean Enchiladas
These Quinoa and Black Bean Enchiladas are easy to make, and are super delicious! Satisfy your Mexican cravings while staying on your oil-free plant based diet. You can make the rich and flavorful enchilada sauce as spicy or mild as you wish by adjusting the spices.
16
Vegan Stromboli - Oil Free!
Vegan Stromboli is a fun dinner or party appetizer. Fill it with your favorite pizza fillings, roll it up, and bake it to a golden perfection! Serve with extra pizza sauce for dipping.
17
Lentil Walnut Taco Meat
This Lentil Walnut Taco Meat is a perfect filling for your tacos and burritos, as well as a tasty nachos topping. You'll love the taste and texture of this quick and easy recipe!
18
Easy Vegan Lasagna with Spinach Tofu Ricotta
This delicious Vegan Lasagna will make any dinner special! Dairy free, and low in fat, but full of flavor - you'll absolutely love this tasty, comforting recipe.
19
Vegan Nachos - Oil Free!
These Vegan Nachos are perfect for a casual dinner or for a party! They're loaded with vegan cheese sauce, non-dairy sour cream, black beans, salsa, and more! All oil free, and dairy free.
20
Cheesy Fiesta Potatoes (Vegan)
You can enjoy this Taco Bell fan favorite right at home, without the oil and without the dairy! Perfectly seasoned potato nuggets are drizzled with vegan cheese sauce and topped with a dollop of dairy free sour cream. So delicious!
Dessert & Snack Recipes
Can vegans enjoy scrumptious desserts? You bet! And sometimes something salty is preferred to satisfy your cravings. I've got you covered with these amazing treats!
21
Vegan Chocolate Cupcakes
These Vegan Chocolate Cupcakes are to die for! Free of eggs, butter or oil, and made with whole grain flour, but still full of chocolatey flavor! These cupcakes will make the biggest chocolate fans happy!
22
Vegan Vanilla Ice Cream
This healthy Vegan Vanilla Ice Cream is made with soy milk and cashews, and includes vanilla bean as well as vanilla extract for an extra boost of vanilla flavor.
23
Blueberry Oat Bars
These Blueberry Oat Bars are so yummy! Oil-free, refined sugar free, and whole grain – they are so healthy you can eat them for breakfast!
24
Fat Free Apple Crisp
This Fat Free Apple Crisp is the perfect fall dessert. With tart apples and a sweet crunchy oatmeal topping, it’s simply divine with a scoop of dairy free vanilla ice cream.
25
Vegan Strawberry Ice Cream
This Vegan Strawberry Ice Cream is like a cold, creamy taste of summer. Easy to make, loaded with strawberries, and oh so delicious!
26
Vegan Chocolate Mug Cake
This chocolate mug cake will satisfy your chocolate cravings without the guilt. You'll never believe this rich chocolaty is oil free and refined sugar free. Make it in just minutes in the microwave.
You might also like:
- Vegan Broccoli Rice Casserole
- Easy Oil Free Pepperoni
- Vegan Biscuits and Gravy
- BBQ Soy Curl Sandwich
- Vegan Jambalaya
- Twice Baked Potatoes with Ham and Broccoli
- Vegan Ravioli
- Vegan Scalloped Potatoes
I hope this collection of vegan comfort food recipes inspires you to try something new this week. Please comment below and let me know which ones are your favorites!
And come join my Oil Free Vegan Recipes and Support Facebook group, where you can share your favorite oil free vegan recipes, and give and receive support on your plant based journey.
By Teresa Sklenicka on April 18th, 2020
About Teresa Sklenicka
I love creating tasty, oil-free, vegan recipes that everyone will love (even non-vegans)! Here you'll find vegan versions of your favorite comfort foods, as well as some new tastes! Join me on a path to improving your health, helping the planet, and saving animals.
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