With the current turbulent state of the world and all the uncertainties, cooking comforting, soul-warming food seems to be a way of finding some small respite right now. I’m finding myself turning to dishes like spiced chickpea curries, lentil dhal, roasted veggies, pasta bakes and asian noodle soups. Here are a few vegan recipes I’ve been loving for wholesome, comforting, plant-based dishes.

Simple Vegan Recipes for Healthy, Comforting Meals…

Coconut Red Lentil Dhal

With warming spices, wholesome lentils and creamy coconut milk, this is lentil dhal is a healthy comfort food staple for all seasons.

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Creamy Cauliflower & Tofu Indian Curry
+ Roasted Turmeric Spiced Potatoes

With the creaminess of this warming Indian vegan curry, teamed with the crispiness of the baked potatoes, this is a dish that will truly warm your soul.

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Creamy Vegan Sesame Ramen

Is it just me, or is slurping up a bowl of warming, spicy noodle soup like a hug in food form? This creamy vegan ramen dish is made in the Tantanmen style, with a broth made of nutty sesame paste and spicy chilli sauce.

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Vegan Chickpea Tuna Salad

This chickpea ‘tuna’ salad is packed full of protein and fibre, and is deliciously creamy despite being oil free. Team it with some crusty sourdough, or enjoy it on its own.

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Vegan Chili Mac n Cheese

With a velvety vegan cheese sauce made from cashews and nutritional yeast, this nostalgic dish is oh so comforting.

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Rosemary, Pecan & Olive Oil Soda Bread

Is there anything like hot bread, fresh from the oven? This simple and delicious soda bread recipe takes just a couple of minutes to mix and only 30 minutes to bake. With addition of fragrant rosemary and nutty pecans, this easy vegan soda bread is deliciously more-ish. Pair it with warming soup for ultimate comfort.

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