Pull on your coziest sweater and warm up on a chilly autumn night with these 20 Vegan Fall Dinner Ideas! Featuring comforting pumpkin pastas, hearty soups and stews, and seasonal curries, everything you need to enjoy the season is here.
Looking for more fall recipes to try? Check out my list of 30+ Vegan Pumpkin Recipes and these 50+ Vegan Back-to-School Recipes!
The days are getting shorter, the mornings are crisp, and the leaves are starting to change color. That can only mean one thing… Fall is officially here! 🍂
Fall is my favorite season. I love curling up with a Vegan Pumpkin Spice Latte and thinking about all the vegan pumpkin recipes on my baking list. And come dinnertime, I have my favorite Vegan Fall Dinner Ideas to pick from.
I like to call autumn “comfort food season” because it’s the best time of year to cook with root vegetables, simmer cozy soups and stews on the stove, and bake bubbling casseroles. Whether I’m celebrating this season with this creamy Pumpkin Gnocchi or enough Vegan Pot Pie for my whole family, there’s just so much goodness to choose from!
No matter what kind of vegan comfort food you’re craving, this list of 20 fall dinner recipes has something for everyone.
Vegan Fall Dinner Recipes
Vegan Pot Pie
A comfort food classic, made vegan! Vegan Pot Pie is ready in about an hour, and makes a delicious main dish for any holiday. I suggest making the pie crusts ahead of time, or use store bought vegan pie crusts to make this even easier!
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Pumpkin Stuffed Shells
These Vegan Pumpkin Stuffed Shells are filled with cashew spinach ricotta, smothered in pumpkin pasta sauce, and baked until hot and gooey! A comforting crowd-pleaser that’s perfect for holidays and family meals.
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Sweet Potato Red Lentil Stew
This super cozy Sweet Potato Red Lentil Stew is chock-full of tender sweet potatoes, soft red lentils, kale, and warm spices. It’s an easy, one-pot comfort food designed to keep you warm all winter long!
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Mushroom Wellington
This Mushroom Wellington with caramelized onions, spinach and sliced sweet potatoes is an elegant vegan main dish for holidays. Packed with savory flavors and easy to make!
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Pumpkin Gnocchi
This indulgent and creamy Pumpkin Gnocchi is what fall comfort food dreams are made of. Featuring pillowy soft potato gnocchi simmered in a rich pumpkin pasta sauce, it’s the best dinner for chilly autumn evenings.
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Vegan Tater Tot Casserole
Vegan Tater Tot Casserole will quickly become a family favorite! Topped with vegan cheese and crispy golden brown tots, it’s an incredibly delicious one-pan holiday side dish or easy weeknight dinner.
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Creamy Vegan Mushroom Stroganoff
Comfort food doesn’t get much better than this 30-minute Creamy Vegan Mushroom Stroganoff recipe! A dreamy cashew cream and mushroom “gravy” is served over cooked pasta for a hearty and savory meal the whole family will love.
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Sweet Potato Curry with Chickpeas
Sweet Potato Curry with Chickpeas and Spinach is an easy one-pot meal you can make for weeknight dinners and meal prep! It’s comforting, flexible, and loaded with flavor.
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Stuffed Butternut Squash
Hearty Stuffed Butternut Squash for fall! This side or main dish stuffs roasted butternut squash with a delicious tempeh sausage, wild rice, and mushroom filling. Bring it to Thanksgiving or make it for dinner!
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Vegan Shepherd’s Pie (Meaty and Hearty!)
Make the ultimate comfort food: Vegan Shepherd's Pie with vegan ground beef. It's meaty, hearty and a simple cozy meal the whole family will love! No one would guess it's 100% vegan.
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Biscuit Topped Chickpea Pot Pie
Comfort food never tasted so good with this Biscuit Topped Chickpea Pot Pie! It features a vegan cheddar biscuit topping and is full of vegetables and chickpeas.
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Chili Cornbread Casserole (Vegan)
This Vegan Chili Cornbread Casserole is a comforting family dinner that bakes fluffy cornbread right on top of a thick, hearty chili. Make it for chilly evenings, game day, or an easy weeknight meal!
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Pumpkin Pasta Sauce
This satiny smooth and comforting Pumpkin Pasta Sauce is made with pumpkin puree, a short list of pantry staples, and warm fall flavors. With your pick of pasta, this luxurious sauce creates a vegan pasta dinner the whole family will love!
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Butternut Squash Pasta Sauce
This smooth and creamy Butternut Squash Pasta Sauce is easy to make with minimal ingredients, like roasted butternut squash, onions, and herbs. Pour it over cooked pasta noodles for comforting fall family dinners!
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Vegan Wellington
Serve this Vegan Wellington for the holidays! It’s made with an oh-so meaty vegan beef and lentil filling, wrapped in puff pastry, and ready in about 1 hour. You can even make it ahead of time!
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Butternut Squash Curry with Chickpeas
Every bite of this Butternut Squash Curry with Chickpeas is loaded with roasted butternut squash, chickpeas, and a flavorful and creamy base. Enjoy it as a comforting dinner or weekly meal prep during fall!
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Vegan Stew – Classic & Hearty!
Classic, hearty and so cozy, this vegan stew is sure to warm you up on cold nights! It's thick and has plenty of chunky potatoes and vegetables, plus vegan "beef"!
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Pumpkin Pasta Bake with Almond Ricotta
Pumpkin Pasta Bake with Almond Ricotta – A cheesy, creamy, delightful fall dinner, and it's completely vegan! Gluten free option.
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Sweet Potato Black Bean Chili
Full of flavor and so simple to make, this one-pot Sweet Potato Black Bean Chili is a wonderfully satisfying vegetarian meal! Mix and match the ingredients to make it your own, and serve it with avocado, cilantro, and vegan cornbread.
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Butternut Squash Lasagna
This deliciously creamy and comforting Vegan Butternut Squash Lasagna layers almond ricotta, a roasted butternut squash sauce, and kale between lasagna noodles. It’s a must-make for Thanksgiving and fall dinners!
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