Going vegan—particularly overnight—can seem like a big step. According to the US Dietary Guidelines and the unspoken rules of the Standard American Diet, you’re cutting out two whole “necessary” food groups (read: meat and dairy).
But adopting a plant-based diet can (and should) be fun. It can also be delicious, rewarding, joyful, and, most importantly, simple. So, save the gourmet, multi-step culinary projects you’ve seen on TikTok or Pinterest for a few months down the road. For now, stick to the basics. All of these recipes take 30 minutes or less to prepare and require minimal, familiar ingredients. Plus, they’re delicious, so impress yourself and your family by whipping up any one of these 10 easy vegan meals. But first, let’s take a closer look at why a plant-based diet is worth trying in the first place.
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