Winter is a time when we all want to stay inside, wrapped up in fuzzy blankets with cups of tea or cocoa. This more solitary season is a great time to try out new winter vegan recipes that will warm your heart and your stomach.
This list is a great place to find inspiration for new dishes to try.
Hearty Winter Vegetable Soup Recipe With Pearl Barley
We’re starting out with a very hearty, very healthy soup that will keep you warm through this cold time of year–and help you stay well during cold and flu season.
This soup is delightfully herby and well-seasoned. It’s a great option for winter vegan recipes that will keep you warm and cozy.
No-Stir Risotto with Herbed Caramelized Carrots
Did someone say caramelized vegetables? Yes, please!
This recipe is delicious and a lovely orange color. Also, the no-stir instructions make it SO easy to make. Definitely a great option that’s tasty and filling for those dark nights when you have less energy to cook.
Vegan Broccoli Cheese Soup
Broccoli cheese soup is a delicious classic dish, and this one has the added benefit of being super healthy.
Instead of processed “cheeze” it uses ground turmeric, nutritional yeast, and Yukon gold potatoes to get the flavor, color, and consistency of cheese while keeping it whole food-based.
Spicy Tomato Gnocchi With White Beans, Spinach & Vegan Sausage
This Italian-inspired dish has a kick of spice to really warm you up this winter. It’s high in protein and complex carbs, with some vegetables to add some extra vitamins.
Another great Italian recipe is the minestrone soup from our Cozy Fall Soups list.
New Year Glow Smoothie Bowl
by Oh She Glows
Surprise! I decided to add a frozen dish on this list to shake things up a bit.
This smoothie bowl has tons of vitamin C and other vitamins to keep you healthy during the cold and flu season. The ingredients are also great for your skin, which will give you a healthy “glow” heading into the new year.
Chickpea Noodle Soup
by Umami Girl
How many of us grew up drinking sprite and eating chicken noodle soup when we were sick? This soup is both warm and comforting and full of nostalgia. It’s like sipping on a hug from mom.
Dairy-Free Herbed Scalloped Potatoes
This comfort food is great as a main dish or a side dish. These potatoes are delightfully creamy and flavorful. And, honestly, potatoes are always the right choice.
Vegan Goulash With Smoked Tofu & Potatoes
This warm, savory goulash is super hearty. It has a drool-inducing smoky flavor from the tofu that really takes it to the next level. There’s lots of protein to keep your strength up, too.
Vegan Chicken and Dumplings
More comfort food! I’ve always loved chicken and dumplings, and now there’s a vegan version.
The dumplings are so soft and fluffy. The broth is thick, creamy, and heavily seasoned. I could eat this dish every day.
Potato Corn Chowder
Corn chowder: you either love it or you hate it. I personally love it. Corn and potatoes are so yummy and filling–what’s not to love?
This recipe actually uses white carrots for a boost in flavor and in vitamins. It certainly will make you feel a little better about all the starch in the dish (if you care about that).
Orzo Chili
This is a delightful twist on a chili recipe. The orzo changes up the texture and adds another layer to the heartiness of the chili.
Vegan Khao Soi Soup
This soup is incredible. It has delicious curry and loads of other spices to make a rich, layered flavor pallet that will keep you warm all winter long.
Vegan Peppermint Patty Slice
by Oh She Glows
I had to include a dessert on this list! This peppermint patty slice is both rich and refreshing, and it’ll be hard to stick to just one slice.
Vegan Cannelloni with Root Vegetables
This vegan twist on a classic Italian meal is to die for. It’s rich and delicious, and the recipe uses in-season winter vegetables, too.
Easy Vegan Tomato & Basil Soup
Tomato soup is one of my favorite dishes. I absolutely love this version with the addition of basil. It also has some tortellini noodles that really send it over the edge as a hearty meal.
Hearty Vegan Spanish Potatoes
These heavily seasoned potatoes are filling and delightful. They are the perfect winter comfort food to stave off the cold outside.
Creamy French Lentils With Mushrooms & Kale
These creamy French lentils are so, so good. And so healthy! Between the lentils, the mushrooms, and the kale, they’re packed full of vitamins and nutrients.
The key to surviving a cold winter is great food. These recipes are a great start to your winter vegan recipes.
What’s your favorite recipe for the colder months?
