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This collection brings together CuisineSavvy recipes explicitly tagged Vegan. It is a focused way to explore the catalogue without scrolling through every plant-based recipe on the site. Tags describe the recipe as published; they are not inferred from a title or from a search phrase. That makes the recipes here a more dependable match for the topic, while still leaving room for different cuisines, courses, cooking methods and levels of complexity.

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Heart Healthy: Eggs on a Bagel

A fully plant-based twist on a classic heart-healthy breakfast from the Pritikin 14-Day Meal Plan. A fluffy mung-bean-based vegan omelette — made from the CuisineSavvy JustEgg Copycat mixture — is folded over a colourful trio of yellow onion, cremini mushrooms, and red pepper, all sautéed dry with no additional oil or salt. It is served alongside half a gluten-free wholegrain bagel spread with a no-added-sugar 100% fruit spread. Low in saturated fat and cholesterol-free, this breakfast supports cardiovascular health without sacrificing satisfaction.

HealthScore 87

Tofu a la Mexicana Breakfast Tacos

A vibrant, entirely plant-based take on a classic Mexican breakfast. Crumbled firm tofu is sautéed with onion, garlic, fresh tomato, serrano chilli and fragrant coriander — a colourful trio that gives the dish its "a la Mexicana" name, echoing the red, white and green of the Mexican flag. Spooned into warm corn tortillas and topped with tangy salsa verde, these tacos deliver a satisfying, high-protein morning meal that is as nourishing as it is delicious.

HealthScore 89

Costa Rican Gallo Pinto Breakfast Bowl

A vibrant, wholly plant-based take on Costa Rica's beloved national breakfast dish. Smoky black beans and nutty brown rice are sautéed together with yellow onion, red pepper, cumin and garlic, then piled into a bowl with wilted kale, creamy diced avocado and a bright squeeze of fresh lime. Hearty, colourful and naturally high in plant protein, this bowl brings the flavours of a Tico morning straight to your table — no eggs, no dairy, no compromise.

HealthScore 92

Vegan Mushroom and Nutritional Yeast Potato Waffles

Golden and shatteringly crisp on the outside, fluffy and earthy within, these waffles press whole waxy potatoes against a nutritional-yeast crust while shiitake and oyster mushrooms bring deep, savoury punch to every bite. They are substantial enough for a weekend brunch yet elegant enough for a light supper — pour a cold glass of dry cider or a pale ale alongside and they need nothing else.

HealthScore 87

Low-Sodium Vegan Spanish Tortilla with Mushrooms and Peppers

Golden on the outside and tender within, this chickpea-flour tortilla española is packed with silky potatoes, umami-rich mushrooms, and sweet red pepper — every wedge holds its shape beautifully on the plate. The batter delivers a rounded, savoury depth that makes it genuinely satisfying, and it's light enough to be a virtue of a lunch. Serve warm or at room temperature alongside a crisp green salad and a glass of chilled Albariño.

HealthScore 88

JustEgg Copycat

Silky, golden and satisfying, this homemade liquid vegan egg scrambles and folds into omelettes with uncanny resemblance to the real thing — savoury, lightly eggy from a whisper of black salt, and rounded out with a barely-there sweetness that makes the flavour feel complete. It is built on whole soaked mung beans rather than any commercial protein isolate, so every portion comes with the quiet bonus of genuine plant protein and fibre. Pour a glass of something bright and citrusy alongside and you have a breakfast worth waking up for.

HealthScore 81

Escabeche – Mexican Pickled Vegetables

A vibrant, tangy jar of classic Mexican pickled vegetables, featuring tender carrot slices, crisp cauliflower florets, and fiery jalapeños bathed in a lightly spiced apple cider vinegar brine. This wholly plant-based escabeche is wonderfully versatile — serve it alongside tacos, rice dishes, or grilled corn, or simply enjoy it straight from the jar as a punchy, low-sodium condiment. The brine is naturally acidic and beautifully aromatic, with whole garlic cloves, bay leaves, and black peppercorns lending depth without a single drop of anything animal-derived.

HealthScore 90

Vegan Tourtière (Gluten-Free)

A hearty, fully plant-based take on the classic French-Canadian tourtière. A richly spiced filling of vegan mince (or black beans), aubergine, leek, carrots and mushrooms is nestled inside a golden, gluten-free pastry crust. Warm, comforting and deeply satisfying — perfect for a festive centrepiece or a cold-weather family dinner.

HealthScore 78

Vegan Texas Cowboy Caviar

A vibrant, plant-based take on the classic Texas starter. This high-protein salsa features black beans, black-eyed peas, and crisp vegetables tossed in a zesty chipotle-lime dressing. Perfect as a dip with tortilla chips, a topping for grains, or a light main course salad.

HealthScore 90

Green "Eggs" & "Ham" Breakfast Sandwiches

A fully plant-based twist on the classic Green Eggs & Ham breakfast sandwich. Fluffy, golden English muffins are piled high with velvety mashed potato "eggs", a vibrant blended kale and cashew green sauce, a smear of herby rocket pesto, and savoury slices of smoky vegan ham — finished with fresh chives and a generous handful of peppery rocket. Wholesome, hearty, and completely animal-free, this brunch showstopper is as fun to make as it is to eat.

HealthScore 74

Tacos de Coliflor Rostizada con Chipotle y Ensalada de Col Morada

Smoky chipotle-roasted cauliflower florets piled into warm corn tortillas and topped with a vibrant purple-cabbage and carrot slaw dressed in creamy vegan lime-chipotle mayo. This fully plant-based take on a Mexican street-food classic brings bold BBQ flavour, satisfying crunch, and a stunning colour contrast to the table — all in under 35 minutes.

HealthScore 85

Grilled Aubergine Parmigiana

Smoky, charred aubergine layered with fierce tomato sauce, a savoury cannellini cream and torn basil — this is a parmigiana that earns its name without any dairy, and tastes deeply of fire and the garden. The white bean layer melts into the sauce as it bakes, setting into something rich and almost molten beneath a crisped wholemeal crumb. Serve it straight from a cast-iron dish at the table, with a glass of Sicilian red or something cold and fizzy alongside.

HealthScore 90

Andalusian Gazpacho (Traditional & Smoked)

Scarlet, ice-cold and electric with ripe tomato and sherry vinegar, this is one of the great soups of the world — silky from the emulsion, faintly grassy from the green pepper, and deeply refreshing in a way that nothing cooked can quite replicate. It is already entirely plant-based, already raw, and entirely as it should be. Serve in small bowls with diced garnishes alongside, or drink it from a glass as they do in Seville in August.

HealthScore 80

Barbecue Gnocchi with Butternut Squash and Za'atar

Crisp-edged gnocchi, smoky from the barbecue, tumbled with sweet late-summer tomatoes, caramelised squash and a toasted za'atar and nutritional yeast crumb that delivers every savoury note the dish needs — this is late September on a plate, and it is as good as it looks. A cold glass of dry rosé or a pale ale alongside would not go amiss.

HealthScore 82

Low FODMAP Chimichurri Tempeh Steaks

A plant-based, low FODMAP adaptation of IBS Game Changer's Chimichurri Flank Steak. Thick tempeh planks are marinated overnight in a tangy, herb-forward bath of vegan red wine, garlic-infused olive oil, tamari and lime, then griddled until deeply charred and sliced on the diagonal. A vibrant, less-oily chimichurri — just half a cup of oil for six servings rather than the conventional cup-plus — is spooned generously over the top. Three key swaps make this version both fully plant-based and low FODMAP: tempeh replaces flank steak because it slices into sturdy planks, holds a marinade beautifully and sits within the Monash University low FODMAP threshold at 83 g per serve; vegan Worcestershire sauce (free of onion and garlic) replaces conventional Worcestershire sauce, which is neither vegan (it contains anchovies) nor low FODMAP (most versions contain onion and garlic); and the red wine is specifically a vegan wine, since conventional wines are often fined with animal-derived agents such as isinglass or casein. Garlic flavour comes entirely from garlic-infused olive oil — safe on a low FODMAP diet because fructans do not dissolve in oil — and the gentle onion note comes from the green tops of spring onion only, never the high-FODMAP white bulb.

HealthScore 84

Low FODMAP BBQ Tofu Skewers with Lemon Rosemary Sauce

A fully plant-based, low FODMAP take on Monash University's classic BBQ Chicken Skewers with Lemon Sauce. Cubes of pressed firm tofu are threaded onto skewers with courgette rings and red pepper chunks, grilled until golden and lightly charred, then finished with a silky lemon, rosemary and maple syrup pan sauce. Garlic-infused olive oil stands in for fresh garlic — the standard Monash substitution — delivering rich allium flavour without a single fructan. Bright, smoky and weeknight-fast.

HealthScore 84

Smoky Vegan Frijoles Charros

A hearty, plant-based take on traditional Mexican charro beans. Browned mushrooms replace bacon, delivering deep umami and smokiness alongside fire-roasted tomatoes, jalapeños, and warming spices. Serve this brothy, flavor-packed bean dish in bowls with fresh cilantro for an authentic and satisfying meal.

HealthScore 90

Grilled Chickpea Fries with Lemongrass Maple Marinade

Crispy, golden panisse-style chickpea fries — naturally vegan and gluten-free — finished on the barbecue for smoky char and brushed with a clear, fragrant lemongrass-maple marinade. The secret is two-stage cooking: a pan-fry builds the crust that lets them hold on the grate, and the light marinade goes on at the grill, not before. Plan ahead — the base needs at least 2 hours in the fridge (overnight is better) before it can be cut and cooked.

HealthScore 78

Grilled Sea-Brined Tofu with Tomato-Caper Salsa

A bold, plant-based adaptation of Mediterranean grilled whole branzino. Extra-firm tofu is pressed, soaked in a kelp-and-sea-salt brine for genuine marine depth, then wrapped in nori — which crisps and chars on the grill exactly as fish skin does — and grilled over high heat until golden. The vibrant tomato-caper salsa, bright with Kalamata olives, balsamic, and fresh parsley, is kept exactly as in the original. Aromatic lemon slices, rosemary, and flat-leaf parsley frame the slabs on the grate. Fully vegan; no flavour compromises.

HealthScore 81

Tempeh Asada Tacos

A fully plant-based take on Over The Fire Cooking's grilled carne asada, swapping flank steak for tempeh. Steamed first to open up the bean cake and cut through bitterness, then soaked for just one to two hours in the classic carne asada marinade — amber beer, citrus, white vinegar, coriander, cumin, garlic and jalapeño — and finished over a screaming-hot grill for real char and grill bars. Sliced into strips and served in warm corn tortillas with lime, chopped onion and fresh coriander, it delivers everything the original promises.

HealthScore 88

Wild Mushroom BBQ Ribs with Chipotle Sauce

A fully plant-based, gluten-free riff on Gran Luchito's chipotle BBQ pork ribs. King oyster mushrooms, halved lengthways, stand in for the rib shape and hold up beautifully to the grill, while torn oyster, shiitake and chestnut mushrooms add texture and earthy depth. The original two-stage method is preserved — braise first so the mushrooms absorb all that smoky, spiced liquid, then finish over high heat with the chipotle sauce brushed on — because that is precisely what makes the dish. Three common gluten traps in the original (dark beer, Worcestershire sauce and taco seasoning) have each been addressed with named substitutes, with the reasoning called out in the method so a coeliac cook never has to guess.

HealthScore 78

Jackfruit Fajita Bites

Smoky, flame-kissed pulled jackfruit fajita bites made entirely on the BBQ — no oven, no hob, no indoor steps needed. Young green jackfruit stands in brilliantly for beef: dried well after rinsing so it chars and crisps at the edges rather than steaming. Pepper and onion strips go straight onto the grill grates for that essential fajita char, tortillas warm on the grill in seconds, and everything is finished with fresh lime and creamy avocado. Sized for a party — makes 24 one-or-two-bite hors d'oeuvres that guests can grab with one hand while mingling.

HealthScore 84

Simple Black Bean Tamales

A fully plant-based take on Joshua Weissman's classic tamales. Smoky ancho and guajillo chillies are rehydrated in warm vegetable broth, then blended with garlic and cumin into a vibrant red sauce that flavours both the black bean filling and the table. The masa is built the right way — vegetable shortening whipped until light and airy before the masa harina and broth are folded in — so every tamale steams up tender and fluffy, never dense. Wrapped in softened corn husks and steamed until firm, these are weeknight-friendly in effort but serious in flavour.

HealthScore 75

Smoky Black Bean and Sweet Potato Chilli

A hearty, one-pot vegan chilli that swaps every animal product for bold plant-based flavours. Chipotle in adobo and smoked paprika deliver a deep, smoky warmth, while cubed sweet potatoes finish in the oven so their edges caramelise beautifully. A squeeze of fresh lime juice added off the heat keeps every bowl bright and vibrant. Ready in under an hour and naturally gluten-free.

HealthScore 90

Spicy Mexican Grilled Cauliflower "Chicken" with Carrots and Broccoli

A bold, smoky, and fiery plant-based take on grilled Mexican-spiced "chicken." Whole cauliflower steaks and florets stand in for chicken pieces, marinated in a punchy chipotle-ancho chili paste with cumin, smoked paprika, and lime, then charred over an open BBQ flame alongside caramelized carrots and broccoli. Fresh jalapeños and cilantro finish the dish with brightness and heat. 100% vegan, totally satisfying, and packed with flavor from every angle.

HealthScore 88

Gluten-Free Vegan Crepes with Chocolate & Strawberries

Light, lacy, and completely plant-based, these gluten-free crepes are made with rice flour and flax "eggs" for a delicate, tender texture. Filled with melty vegan chocolate chips and fresh strawberries, they make a stunning breakfast, brunch, or dessert that no one will believe is 100% dairy-free and egg-free.

HealthScore 24