Top 10 Vegan Recipes of 2019 (2024)

It's that time again where I share with you, the most popular recipes of the year!

Every year I collect the recipes that YOU loved most. You voted by reading my recipes, sharing them, making them, commenting on them, and giving them a star rating. The results are in- here are the most popular, fan favourite recipes of the year.

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10. Vegan Sharp Cheddar Cheese

I love inventing easy to make vegan cheese recipes. This one was not only popular with readers, but it also caught the eye of celebrity Jane Fallon who shared her experience making it on Twitter. Apparently, she makes many of my recipes! It blows my mind to imagine Jane and Ricky Gervais sitting down to enjoy one of my recipes.

9. Vegan Egg Salad Sandwich

This 10-minute recipe has shocked many! I love the 5-star review from reader Sunil who said "This is kind of astounding. I’m trying to eat vegan as much as possible, but still cross the line every now and then. As a result, I can say I have had a “real” egg salad sandwich recently. If someone served this to me, I think I might get fooled. Thanks so much for sharing this!"

8. Easy Vegan Seitan Pepperoni

It always makes me SO happy when I'm able to help satisfy any cravings. One of my favourite 5-star comments was from reader Cindy who said "Made this and your melty mozzarella this morning and had pizza tonight. OMG it was so good! I have missed a good pepperoni pizza and this just made me so happy!"

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7. Tofu Scramble Spice Mix

This 5 minute recipe was an instant hit, making breakfast quick and easy! I love what reader Seema said "This is absolutely delicious!!!! I looove your spice mix. It’s now a staple in my spice cupboard. Just made this tofu scramble recipe again tonight (with caramelized onions and tomatoes topped with fresh green onion) and it was 5 stars!!!!"

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Are you starting to notice a theme here? For the most part, it seems like my recipes that mimic non-vegan foods are hugely popular! It's a weird talent- to be able to make plants taste like animal products- but I so enjoy making these recipes! These seitan bites taste just like chicken wings. My fave 5-star review was from Christine "I could not wait to try this recipe. I made a double batch, and they turned out perfect…taste, texture…everything…..it was weird….they even smelled like chicken, haha. My dog kept circling the table to get them..."

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5. Easy Vegan Lemon Curd

6 ingredients and just 10 minutes to make. I just love when the veganized recipes are easier to make than the traditional recipes!! I was so happy that reader Dawn gave this recipe a 5-star review and said "AMAZING!!! My goodness! This curd is so delicious it fooled my husband. He was shocked to find out this recipe was vegan. It will be a my new standard to go with scones, shortbreads, or cookie filling. Thank you so much for sharing it with us."

4. Banana Peel Bacon

I think I startled people a little with this recipe. Some people loved it, while others hated the idea and gave it bad reviews without even tasting it. Cranky! Haha. Either way, this recipe was a hit with many including Melissa who gave this recipe 5 stars and said "Delicious! My whole family loved it. I think it is my favorite vegan bacon. Better than bacon made with eggplant, tofu or tempeh. And banana peels are basically free! Amazing..."

3. Easy Vegan Mushroom Stroganoff

When all else fails, make pasta. This 25 minute stroganoff makes dinner easy. Reader Nicki agreed with her 5-star review saying "As a working mom, I really appreciate an easy delicious weeknight meal! I made it as the recipe was written and will definitely make this again. Thank you!!'

2. Vegan Seitan Tenders (vegan chicken)

And just when we thought we had moved on, it's back to vegan meat alternatives- and I love it!!! A lot of people are intimidated by seitan recipes, but once you give this recipe a try you will soon find out how easy it actually is. Just like reader Britton discovered with her 5-star review "I have never had much luck making seitan, so I didn’t have much hope for this recipe. I even had a backup dinner planned for when I inevitably failed at these tenders. I was so surprised at how easy the recipe was and how delicious these were! The texture and flavor was perfect. I pan fried them as suggested, with vegan butter and parsley/salt/pepper, and then served with roasted asparagus and potato wedges. I will definitely be making these again and again!"

1. 12 Seitan or Tofu Marinades

Drum roll, please! The most popular recipe of the year is actually a post containing 12 recipes. You can use these marinades on my seitan tender recipe or any kind of tofu to instantly take them up a notch. Kim agreed with her 5-star review "These marinades are the BOMB! I’ve tried 4 already. Sweet chili, Sweet and Smoky, Teriyaki, and Thai Peanut. My favorite is the Sweet and Smoky because it’s great to make tofu bacon! Great for a TLT breakfast sandwich! Thank you Sam for making vegan so easy and flavorful!"

If you have any recipe requests for 2020, let me know in the comments below!

Thank you so much for all of your support, for trusting me in your kitchen, and for sharing, rating, and commenting on my recipes. It's because of you that I'm able to do what I love, each and every day, and hopefully help make the world a little more vegan.

Bon appetegan and happy New Year!

Sam Turnbull

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FAQs

What is the most eaten vegan food? ›

Most vegan diets include beans in at least one meal per day, including lentils, chickpeas, black beans, pinto beans and many more. Many vegans consume soy-based proteins such as tofu and tempeh; their mild flavor makes them a great substitute for meat in stir-fries, soups and stews.

Who is the best vegan cook? ›

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What foods are vegan friendly? ›

A vegan diet includes only plant foods—fruits, vegetables, beans, grains, nuts, and seeds. People who follow a vegan diet don't eat any animal foods, including dairy, eggs, and honey.

Which country is #1 for vegans? ›

India. Three of India's major religions — Hinduism, Buddhism, and Jainism — teach the practice of ahimsa, or non-violence towards all beings. Because of this religious tradition, India has the highest percentage of vegetarians out of all the countries in the world.

Who is the oldest vegan to live? ›

Ellsworth Wareham: An American surgeon who lived to be 104 years old. He became vegan in his 50s and remained so for the rest of his life.

Who is the hottest vegan? ›

Lenny Kravitz & Anitta Named PETA's Most Beautiful Vegan Celebrities of 2022: Exclusive. Previous celebrities honored with the title include Billie Eilish, Lizzo and Anderson . Paak.

Which Kardashian is vegan chef? ›

Chef K added that each member of the family do have their own unique food preferences. In addition to catering to Kourtney and her husband Travis Barker's vegan diet, she avoids cilantro for Kim, spicy peppers for Kendall and strictly keeps to chicken breast and turkey as protein options for Khloe.

Is Peanut Butter vegan? ›

The bottom line. Most types of peanut butter are free of animal products and can be enjoyed as part of a vegan diet. However, some varieties are made in facilities that also process animal products or contain refined sugar that was produced using bone char or non-vegan ingredients like honey or fish oil.

What fruit is vegan? ›

Vegetables and fruits such as tomatoes, cabbage, beetroot, pumpkin, garlic, olives, broccoli, apples, nectarines, berries, bananas, melons, and oranges. These kinds of food are an important source of vitamins, minerals, phytonutrients, and fibre.

Can vegan eat pizza? ›

The first, and most important, is that yes, indeed vegans can enjoy pizza every bit as tasty and satisfying as a non-vegan pizza.

What do vegans lack most? ›

Intake and status of vitamin B12, vitamin D, iron, zinc, iodine, calcium and bone turnover markers were generally lower in plant-based dietary patterns compared to meat-eaters. Vegans had the lowest vitamin B12, calcium and iodine intake, and also lower iodine status and lower bone mineral density.

Are Oreos vegan? ›

Many vegans refer to Oreos as “accidentally vegan,” meaning they don't contain animal products — but they weren't created to be a specifically vegan treat. Oreos do not contain milk, eggs, or any other animal-derived products, so they are technically vegan in that sense.

What is a super vegan? ›

Super vegans are committed to a plant based diet and look for products certified by The Vegan Society, Cruelty Free International and other reputable organisations. There are multiple benefits of veganism but most people are attracted to the impact it has on farmed animals and fish.

Are most vegans wealthy? ›

Veganism is increasingly popular and it is a place for everyone, rather than just for the wealthy.

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