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    Zen and Zaatar » Recipes

    Vegan Main Dish Recipes

    Hearty, satisfying, and packed with flavor—these vegan main dish recipes bring vibrant, plant-based cooking to your table. From easy weeknight meals to special occasion favorites, these recipes prove that plant-based eating is anything but boring.

    Whether it’s a comforting Mediterranean dish like mujadara with bulgur, a hearty casserole like Syrian moussaka, or cozy comfort food like vegan sweet potato mac and cheese, you’ll find plenty of nourishing, flavorful meals here.

    • Vegan Caesar Wraps with Crispy Chickpeas
    • Mediterranean Chickpea Salad Sandwich (Vegan)
    • Vegan Gyros with Jackfruit and Creamy Tzatziki
    • Creamy Vegan Polenta with Oyster Mushroom Scallops and Sun-dried Tomato Purée
    • Zaatar Crusted Tofu Steak with Green Tahini (Vegan)
    • Syrian Pasta with Lentils & Caramelized Onion (Horaa Osbao) | حراق اصبعه - Vegan
    • The Best Sweet Potato Vegan Mac and Cheese (Gluten-free, Nut-free, Oil-free)
    • Jerk Jackfruit Plantain Nachos (Vegan, GF)
    • Easy Chicken Style Seitan (Vegan)
    • Hearty Kale Salad with Tahini Dressing and Chickpeas (Savory)
    • Vegan Bacon Cheeseburger (Luther Burger) with easy Donut Hack!
    • Low Fat Vegan Stroganoff Pasta with Mushrooms (Gluten-Free)
    • Extra Creamy Vegan Grits with Broiled Tomatoes and Tempeh Bacon (GF)
    • Unbelievable Vegan Chicken Piccata (Seitan)
    • Potato and Corn Cauliflower Chowder (Vegan, GF)
    • Syrian Yalanji Dolma (Vegan Stuffed Grape Leaves)
    • One-Pot Cheesy Vegan Quinoa with Broccoli & Chickpeas (GF)
    • High-Protein Sweet Potato and Chickpea Quinoa Bowls
    • Cauliflower with Tahini
    • Creamy Coconut Quinoa and Greens (Vegan, GF)
    • Super Flavorful Tofu Scramble with Spinach and Tomatoes
    • Sweet Potato and Black Bean Enchiladas with Chipotle Cashew Cheese (Vegan)
    • Tempeh Kale Taco Salad (Vegan, Gluten-Free)
    • Vegan Spaghetti Squash Bolognese (Gluten-Free)
    • One-Pot Mujadara (Syrian Bulgur and Lentils) with Cucumber Mint Yogurt (Vegan)
    • Arabic Kousa (Zucchini) and Bulgur Pilaf (Vegan)
    • Chickpea & Lentil Chili-Stuffed Sweet Potatoes with Creamy Tzatziki (Vegan, Gluten-free)
    • Sticky Red Curry Tofu with Cashews (Vegan, GF)
    • Authentic Arabic Lentil Soup (Shorbat Adas)
    • Mediterranean Roasted Cauliflower & Lentil Tacos With Lime Tahini (Vegan, GF)
    • Syrian Moussaka with Eggplant and Potato (Vegan)
    • Loaded Sweet Potato Nachos with BBQ Jackfruit (Vegan)
    • Galayet Bandora (Palestinian Pan Fried Tomatoes) Recipe
    • Simple Middle Eastern Freekeh with Cauliflower and Chickpeas
    • Stuffed Honeynut Squash with Quinoa & Pear Filling (Vegan, GF)
    • Creamy Avocado Mac and Cheese (Vegan)
    • Vegan Portobello Pizzas (GF)
    • Vegan Pesto Caprese Sandwich
    • Easy Baked Vegan Eggplant Meatballs with Red Pepper Pasta
    • Vegan Palak Paneer with Chickpea Tofu (Soy-Free, GF)
    • Warming Lentil & Sweet Potato Chili (Vegan, Gluten-Free)
    • Vegan tomato tart with basil cashew ricotta (gluten-free)

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    Headshot image of the author of Zen and Zaatar, Zena Hassoun, MS.

    Welcome!

    Hi, I’m Zena, a passionate home cook with a Master’s in Medical Health Sciences. I’ve been vegan for nearly a decade and love creating approachable, Mediterranean-inspired recipes that nourish your body and soul.

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