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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.

    • roasted cauliflower lentil tacos vegan gluten free zenanzaatar zena zaatar mexican mediterranean recipe tahini food blog
      Mediterranean Roasted Cauliflower & Lentil Tacos With Lime Tahini (Vegan, GF)
    • sweet potato noodles zaatar chickpeas tahini mediterranean vegan gluten free vegetarian food blog zenanzaatae
      Mediterranean Sweet Potato Noodles with Zaatar Chickpeas & Tahini (Vegan, Gluten-free)
    • mediterranean vegan vegetarian chili stuffed sweet potatoes chickpea lentil tzatziki gluten free roasted zenanzaatar food blog recipe
      Chickpea & Lentil Chili-Stuffed Sweet Potatoes with Creamy Tzatziki (Vegan, Gluten-free)
    • rainbow lentil nachos vegan vegetarian gluten free food blog recipe zenanzaatar chipotle cashew queso tortilla chips
      Rainbow Lentil Nachos for Two with Chipotle Queso (Vegan, GF)
    • tempeh kale taco salad mexican vegan vegetarian gluten free avocado food blog zenanzaatar
      Tempeh Kale Taco Salad (Vegan, Gluten-Free)
    • one pot mujadara, syrian bulgur and lentils with vegan cucumber yogurt
      One-Pot Mujadara (Syrian Bulgur and Lentils) with Cucumber Mint Yogurt (Vegan)
    • stuffed honeynut squash butternut quinoa pear maple balsamic sage walnut vegetarian vegan gluten free food blog recipe zenanzaatar
      Stuffed Honeynut Squash with Quinoa & Pear Filling (Vegan, GF)
    • Flatlay image of baked pumpkin kibbeh, cropped square.
      Pumpkin Kibbeh (Baked)
    • This is the featured image of galayet bandora, the finished product of Palestinian sautéed tomatoes and olive oil.
      Galayet Bandora (Palestinian Pan Fried Tomatoes) Recipe
    • This Mediterranean white bean soup is flavored with Harissa and tahini. Filled with kale, parsley, and thyme, this vegan white bean soup is hearty, flavorful, and creamy.
      Mediterranean White Bean Soup with Harissa & Tahini (Vegan)
    • Mediterranean Eggplant BLT (Vegan)
    • Cauliflower with Tahini
    • Loaded Sweet Potato Nachos with BBQ Jackfruit (Vegan)
    • vegan pesto caprese sandwich with homemade mozzarella
      Vegan Pesto Caprese Sandwich
    • sticky red curry tofu rice bowls vegan gluten free vegetarian cashew coconut zenanzaatar recipe food blog
      Sticky Red Curry Tofu with Cashews (Vegan, GF)
    • potato corn cauliflower chowder vegan vegetarian gluten free rosemary bisque soup zenanzaatar food blog recipe
      Potato and Corn Cauliflower Chowder (Vegan, GF)
    • vegan seitan wellington holiday roast thanksgiving vegetarian beef zenandzaatar recipe
      Vegan Seitan Wellington
    • This vegan butternut squash & chickpea panang curry is a sweet, peanut flavored curry, inspired by the classic Thai dish. This vegan Thai peanut curry uses vegan panang curry paste, peanut butter, and coconut milk to create a rich and creamy base. This plant based curry uses chickpea and butternut squash instead of meat. Gluten-free with a n oil-free option.
      Butternut Squash & Chickpea Panang Curry (Vegan, Gluten-Free)
    • This cheesy vegan quinoa with broccoli and chickpeas is a healthy comfort food dish that can be made in one pot. This savory gluten free recipe is made creamy with cashews and seasoned with garlic.
      One-Pot Cheesy Vegan Quinoa with Broccoli & Chickpeas (GF)
    • Image of bulgur pilaf with chickpeas, tomatoes, and squash, plated, topped with parsley, and cropped square.
      Bulgur Pilaf with Chickpeas, Tomato, and Squash
    • syrian moussaka with eggplant potato and chickpeas
      Syrian Moussaka with Eggplant and Potato (Vegan)
    • A bowl of Arabic lentil soup topped with pita chips, crispy onions, and parsley, and served with lemon.
      Authentic Arabic Lentil Soup (Shorbat Adas)
    • tofu steak zaatar crusted mediterranean zenaznzaatar zena food blog vegan vegetarian plant based recipe healthy tahini
      Zaatar Crusted Tofu Steak with Green Tahini (Vegan)
    • The best ever vegan sweet potato mac and cheese that is nut free, gluten free, and oil free
      The Best Sweet Potato Vegan Mac and Cheese (Gluten-free, Nut-free, Oil-free)
    • Vegan baked eggplant meatballs topped with roasted pepper sauce, served over pasta.
      Easy Baked Vegan Eggplant Meatballs with Red Pepper Pasta
    • Finished image of the kale salad topped with tahini dressing, chickpeas, and slices of avocado.
      Hearty Kale Salad with Tahini Dressing and Chickpeas (Savory)
    • Creamy Avocado Mac and Cheese (Vegan)
    • Featured, square-cropped image of a hand grabbing one of the vegan Caesar wraps.
      Vegan Caesar Wraps with Crispy Chickpeas
    • vegan jackfruit gyros with creamy tzatziki
      Vegan Gyros with Jackfruit and Creamy Tzatziki
    • mediterranean chickpea salad sandwich vegan
      Mediterranean Chickpea Salad Sandwich (Vegan)
    • vegan polenta creamy oyster mushroom trumpet scallop scallops sun dried tomato puree spinach lemon butter vegetarian bay zenaznzaatar zena n zaatar food blog recipe
      Creamy Vegan Polenta with Oyster Mushroom Scallops and Sun-dried Tomato Purée
    • This horaa osbao (horak esbao) is a syrian pasta dish with lentils and tangy pomegranate sauce.
      Syrian Pasta with Lentils & Caramelized Onion (Horaa Osbao) | حراق اصبعه - Vegan
    • vegan recipe jerk jackfruit plantain nachos plant based chips mediterranean zen and zaatar
      Jerk Jackfruit Plantain Nachos (Vegan, GF)
    • These seitan chicken cutlets are easy and versatile. A vegan meat replacement, these seitan chicken breasts are simmered and done in under an hour. This plant based chicken alternative recipe is made from vital wheat gluten, packed with protein, and flavored with savory herbs.
      Easy Chicken Style Seitan (Vegan)
    • vegan bacon cheeseburger donut luther burger vegetarian food blog zenandzaatar plant based doughnut recipe
      Vegan Bacon Cheeseburger (Luther Burger) with easy Donut Hack!
    • vegan mushroom stroganoff pasta low fat creamy sauce vegetarian oyster shiitake recipe zenandzaatar food blog mediterranean
      Low Fat Vegan Stroganoff Pasta with Mushrooms (Gluten-Free)
    • vegan grits recipe creamy cheese broiled tomato tempeh bacon southern zenandzaatar food blog
      Extra Creamy Vegan Grits with Broiled Tomatoes and Tempeh Bacon (GF)
    • This vegan chicken piccata recipe is so close to the real thing! Homemade seitan is a protein packed, plant based meat alternative that works great in this dish. In this seitan piccata, the vegan chicken is breaded and served over pasta in a light, creamy, lemon caper sauce.
      Unbelievable Vegan Chicken Piccata (Seitan)
    • Plated, finished Syrian yalanji dolma topped with pomegranate seeds and parsley.
      Syrian Yalanji Dolma (Vegan Stuffed Grape Leaves)
    • The sweet potato and chickpea quinoa bowl with brussels sprouts, pepitas, and topped with maple tahini drizzle.
      High-Protein Sweet Potato and Chickpea Quinoa Bowls
    • Creamy Coconut Quinoa and Greens (Vegan, GF)
    • How to make a super flavorful tofu scramble with spinach and cherry tomatoes. Forget about “bland” tofu, this tofu scramble is bursting with umami flavor, seasoned with nutritional yeast and tahini. A great plant-based alternative to scrambled eggs, this flavorful tofu scramble recipe is sure to be a vegan breakfast favorite!
      Super Flavorful Tofu Scramble with Spinach and Tomatoes

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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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    55+ Vegan Recipes for Real Life

    The cover image of my e-cookbook, with text overlay "Vegan is Delicious: 55+ nourishing, innovative, plant-based recipes to satisfy vegans and omnivores alike! by Zena Hassoun, M.S., creator of Zen and Zaatar."

    Tired of the same meals or relying on takeout? Vegan is Delicious is full of flavorful, plant-based recipes (with photos!) plus a 7-day meal plan to make home cooking feel effortless.

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    • A bowl of Arabic lentil soup topped with pita chips, crispy onions, and parsley, and served with lemon.
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