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Family-Friendly Vegan Dinners Under 20 Minutes

Getting the whole table happy with one plant-based meal is possible. These family-friendly vegan dinners - all under 20 minutes are mild enough for picky eaters, hearty enough for adults and designed to generate as few complaints as possible.

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What You'll Find Here

All recipes ready in 20 minutes or less - prep included
Mild seasoning with suggestions for adding heat - works for all ages at the table
No meat, dairy or eggs - fully vegan and family-friendly
Recipes link to full instructions, prep times and serving sizes

15 recipes - all adapted for American kitchens with cup/ounce measurements and °F temperatures.

Creamy Tomato Pasta Serves 4 · 20 min #pasta#tomato#cashew-free Fluffy Vegan Pancakes Serves 8 pancakes · 20 min #pancake#breakfast#maple Vegan Miso Soup Serves 2 · 10 min #miso#tofu#wakame Courgette and Pea Pasta Serves 2 · 20 min #courgette#pea#pasta Creamy Spinach Pasta Serves 2 · 20 min #spinach#cream#pasta Broccoli and Cashew Stir-Fry Serves 2 · 17 min #broccoli#cashew#stir-fry Kimchi Fried Rice Serves 2 · 20 min #kimchi#rice#Korean Vegan Nasi Goreng Serves 2 · 20 min #rice#Indonesian#fried-rice Pea and Mint Soup Serves 4 · 15 min #pea#mint#soup Gazpacho Serves 4 · 15 min #tomato#chilled#gazpacho Chilled Cucumber and Dill Soup Serves 4 · 10 min #cucumber#dill#chilled Creamy Vegan Coleslaw Serves 6 · 10 min #coleslaw#cabbage#carrot Vegan Cheese Sauce Serves 4 · 15 min #cheese-sauce#nutritional-yeast#creamy Vegan Quesadillas Serves 4 · 20 min #quesadilla#Mexican#cheese Strawberry and Banana Smoothie Serves 2 · 2 min #strawberry#smoothie#banana

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Frequently Asked Questions

Are these vegan dinners really family-friendly? +

Yes - every recipe has been tested and filtered specifically for this collection. Each clocks in at 20 minutes or less total time.

Will my non-vegan family enjoy these meals? +

These recipes are designed with non-vegans in mind - familiar flavours, satisfying portions and no obscure ingredients. Most have been tested on mixed households. Expect requests for seconds.

Do I need to be a confident cook to make these? +

Most recipes on this list are suitable for home cooks with basic skills. Each has a prep time listed - if you're a beginner, start with recipes under 30 minutes that have fewer than 10 ingredients.

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