Veganuary menu planning for plant-based eating

January is Veganuary – a month to challenge yourself to eat only plant-based foods to draw awareness to conscious and compassionate eating.

If you’re not sure how to create your own vegan menu, we’ve got you covered with some of our best vegan recipes to get planning.

However, a key consideration to keep in mind is to make sure that you’re eating enough protein every day for maximum energy and nutrition.

READ MORE: The best vegan protein sources

We’ve put together a range of vegan recipes to pick and choose from to build your vegan menu for the week. From wholesome main dishes to tasty vegan desserts, you’ll be spoilt for choice!

 

Starters & sides

Baked vegan feta with white wine and olives

Baked vegan feta with white wine and olives

Persian chickpea salad with marinated vegan feta and minted tahini dressing

Persian chickpea salad with marinated vegan feta and minted tahini dressing

Sticky aubergine starter with pomegranate glaze

Sticky aubergine starter with pomegranate glaze

Carrot, brown rice and almond salad

Carrot, brown rice and almond salad

 

Breakfast ideas

Vegan banana oatmeal with chocolate syrup

Vegan banana oatmeal with chocolate syrup

Nature’s cereal

Nature’s cereal

Clean-Green-Lean machine smoothie recipe

Clean-Green-Lean machine smoothie recipe

Scrambled Tofu wraps

Scrambled Tofu wraps

 

Easy lunches

Vegan nachos with bean-and-avocado salsa

Vegan nachos with bean-and-avocado salsa

Vegan bowl with cruciferous rice, smashed black beans and baby tomatoes

Vegan bowl with cruciferous rice, smashed black beans and baby tomatoes

Carrot lox and vegan cream cheese bagel

Carrot lox and vegan cream cheese bagel

Spicy vegan rice noodle bowls with Korean fried tofu

Spicy vegan rice noodle bowls with Korean fried tofu

Miso peanut butter bowl with shredded summer veg

Miso peanut butter bowl with shredded summer veg

 

 

Fuss-free dinners

Vegan potjie

Vegan potjie

Vegan chickpea and spinach burgers with red onion chutney

Vegan chickpea and spinach burgers with red onion chutney

Vegan summer pappardelle with lemon-cashew cream

Vegan summer pappardelle with lemon-cashew cream

Vegan asparagus and pea risotto

Vegan asparagus and pea risotto

Vegan gnocchi with wild mushrooms

Vegan gnocchi with wild mushrooms

Spiced veggie biryani

Spiced veggie biryani 

Tacos with vindaloo beans, crushed avocado and charred corn

Tacos with vindaloo beans, crushed avocado and charred corn

 

Decadent desserts

Vegan pistachio and lemon curd mille feuille with raspberries and toasted meringue

Vegan pistachio and lemon curd mille feuille with raspberries and toasted meringue

Vegan choc chip skillet cookie

Vegan choc chip skillet cookie

Easy Vegan Chocolate Cake

Easy Vegan Chocolate Cake

Vegan avocado and lime tartlets

Vegan avocado and lime tartlets

Vegan meringues with berry sorbet and plums

Vegan meringues with berry sorbet and plums

Fudgey sweet potato brownies

Fudgey sweet potato brownies

 

Treats & snacks

Vegan coconut-and-granadilla lollies

Vegan coconut-and-granadilla lollies

Vegan doughnuts with coffee-flavoured jam

Vegan doughnuts with coffee-flavoured jam

Vegan pumpkin fritters with chilli-miso caramel dipping sauce

Vegan pumpkin fritters with chilli-miso caramel dipping sauce

Vegan apple, cinnamon and cranberry muffins

Vegan apple, cinnamon and cranberry muffins

Dairy-free rooibos banana bread

Dairy-free rooibos banana bread

Candied popcorn

Candied popcorn

 

ALSO SEE: Vegan substitutes 101

Vegan substitutes 101