These Vegan Father’s Day Recipes are here to make your Father’s Day weekend a million times better! Dad is going to love these snacks, desserts, and vegan meaty mains.
When you think of a traditional Father’s Day menu, what’s the first thing that comes to mind? Probably a heavy steakhouse dinner or a classic backyard barbecue. But what are the plant-based dads supposed to eat?
This year, I want to shake things up and help you celebrate Dad with these 40+ Vegan Father’s Day Recipes!
Make your vegan feast unforgettable with this collection of meaty main dishes (all vegan, of course), crowd-pleasing snacks, summer side dishes, and desserts. Whether your dad has been a lifelong vegan or you’re looking to add a few incredible vegan dishes to the weekend spread, these recipes will have everyone reaching for seconds.
Snacks and Appetizers
Mexican Street Corn Dip (Dairy Free)
This Mexican Street Corn Dip will be the talk of the party! Made with charred corn, a spicy and cheesy sauce, and a ton of flavor-packed toppings, it’ll easily become your new favorite summer snack.
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Vegan Sausage Rolls
Vegan Sausage Rolls are a savory pastry snack and are oh-so-comforting. Vegan sausage crumbles are wrapped in puff pastry, then baked until savory and crisp. Freezer-friendly and always a hit at parties!
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Vegan Jalapeno Popper Dip
It just isn’t game day without this Vegan Jalapeno Popper Dip! It’s a creamy, slightly spicy, and addictive party snack you can prepare and bake in just 30 minutes.
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Vegan 7 Layer Dip
This easy Vegan 7 Layer Dip has irresistible layers of refried beans, guacamole, sour cream, cheese, and more in every bite. It’s always a hit at potlucks and parties!
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Vegan Jalapeno Poppers
These easy Vegan Jalapeno Poppers are a perfect game day snack! They’re creamy, cheesy, and spicy, and served with a sweet raspberry dipping sauce. Easy to bake or air fry.
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Easy Bang Bang Cauliflower
Bang Bang Cauliflower is a sweet and spicy appetizer that is completely irresistible! The cauliflower pieces are easily battered in one bowl, then baked until crispy. Drizzle with bang bang sauce and it's ready to serve.
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Vegan Buffalo Chicken Dip
This Vegan Buffalo Chicken Dip is always a crowd-pleaser. It’s creamy, cheesy, and packed with chicken wing flavors! A flexible recipe that’s easy to prep in 10 minutes.
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Buffalo Cauliflower Wings
These crispy Cauliflower Wings are tossed in buffalo sauce and served with an easy vegan ranch dipping sauce. They’re the ultimate game day snack you won’t be able to resist!
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Vegan Beer Cheese
Vegan Beer Cheese comes together in only 10 minutes! No cashews or blender needed. The ultra creamy sauce goes perfectly with pretzel bites and is the ultimate game day comfort food!
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Vegan Pretzel Bites
These vegan pretzel bites are so easy and quick to make! With only 6 ingredients, you will have soft, buttery pretzels at home in just 30 minutes.
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Side Dishes
Best Vegan Potato Salad
This is the best dang vegan potato salad, period. It's ultra creamy with a flavorful mayo-mustard-sweet pickle dressing, "eggy" tofu and fresh dill! No one would ever guess it's 100% vegan.
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Black Bean Salad with Avocado
This easy vegan Black Bean Salad tosses canned beans, fresh corn, cherry tomatoes, and avocado in a sweet and tangy lime-agave dressing. It’s one of the best summer salads for BBQs, potlucks, and meal prep!
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Vegan Pasta Salad
This Vegan Pasta Salad is perfect for summer potlucks. Pasta and fresh vegetables are tossed in a briny vinaigrette to create an incredible side dish you will make again and again!
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Vegan Broccoli Casserole
Cheesy Vegan Broccoli Casserole, just like Mom used to make! This dairy-free twist on a classic side dish bakes fresh broccoli with vegan cheese sauce and a crispy cracker crumb topping.
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Vegan Garlic Bread
This restaurant-worthy Vegan Garlic Bread is completely dairy free! Every soft and golden bite is packed with savory garlicky goodness, vegan butter, and fresh herbs.
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White Bean Salad
This simple White Bean Salad is the ultimate summer salad! It’s quick and easy to make but doesn’t skimp on flavor thanks to a mix of refreshing Mediterranean vegetables, fresh herbs, creamy cannellini beans, and lemon vinaigrette.
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Vegan Cheese Grits
Vegan Cheese Grits are creamy, comforting and a staple in Southern cooking! Perfect for breakfast or dinner. Try serving with BBQ tofu and collard greens for an amazing meal!
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Kale Caesar Salad
Hearty kale is tossed in a briny caesar dressing and topped with chickpea croutons to make this Kale Caesar Salad. It’s a crowd-pleasing vegan recipe that’s ready in just 30 minutes!
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The Best Vegan Baked Beans
These easy Vegan Baked Beans transform pantry staple ingredients into a sweet, smoky, and savory summer barbecue dish. Never settle for canned baked beans again! Oven, slow cooker, and Instant Pot instructions included.
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Vegan Scalloped Potatoes
My favorite recipe for vegan scalloped potatoes- ultra creamy, cheesy, garlicky and comforting. Absolutely NO dairy!
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Vegan Broccoli Salad
This is the most delicious Vegan Broccoli Salad and it makes a perfect side dish for potlucks! With a creamy homemade dressing, the salad can be prepped in less than 30 minutes.
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Meaty Vegan Mains
Sticky BBQ Tempeh Ribs
Sticky tempeh ribs are baked in the oven or cooked on the grill for an easy backyard bbq recipe! Do one simple thing to make these vegan ribs taste incredible.
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Vegan Carne Asada
Juicy, tender and full of flavor, this Vegan Carne Asada will blow you away!
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Impossible Meatloaf (Stuffed with Cheese)
This vegan Impossible Meatloaf is stuffed with vegan mozzarella cheese and brushed with an irresistible sweet and tangy glaze, making it one of the best family dinners! Easy to make in just over an hour.
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Vegan Kebabs
Meat-free Vegan Kebabs made from marinated soy curls and tender veggies. Grill them up for a flavorful summer meal or make them in the oven instead!
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Vegan Kofta
These vegan kofta kebabs are grilled to perfection and served with creamy vegan tzatziki. Made from a bold blend of vegan ground meat, spices, and herbs, they’re a hearty protein to serve in flatbread wraps or Middle Eastern-inspired salads.
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Vegan Steak
Tender, juicy, and protein-packed Vegan Steak is made from seitan, lentils, and classic seasonings. Marinated in soy sauce, tomato paste, and maple syrup, the smoky flavors are perfect for summer barbecue season.
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Vegan Philly Cheesesteak
This is the best Vegan Philly Cheesesteak, with seasoned soy curls and mushrooms, sautéed peppers and onions, and a gooey dairy-free cheese sauce in every bite! Perfect for game days and mouthwatering family meals.
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Vegan Wings
The meatiest homemade Vegan Wings made from seitan, jackfruit, and simple seasonings. Douse them in agave garlic sauce or buffalo sauce and dig in!
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Oven Baked Vegan Meatball Subs
These Oven Baked Vegan Meatball Subs are a perfect easy family dinner for busy days, all the kids loved them! Great for parties or game-day food as well.
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Vegan Chorizo
Add some big and bold flavors to your burritos, tacos, tofu scramble and more with this Vegan Chorizo! Easy to make from soy crumbles and simple seasonings, these meaty chorizo crumbles are just as good as the real thing.
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Dinner Ideas
The Best Vegan Carbonara
This is hands down the best vegan carbonara you'll ever eat! Silky spaghetti noodles are coated in an ultra-creamy, cheesy golden sauce and topped with vegan pancetta and black pepper.
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Vegetarian Fajitas
Sautéed peppers, onions, and mushrooms make up these Vegetarian Fajitas. Load them into tortillas with vegan sour cream for an easy and flavorful family dinner!
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The Best Vegan BBQ Sandwich with Soy Curls
Truly the Best Vegan BBQ Sandwich, made with soy curls. If you haven't cooked with soy curls before, you're missing out! Soy curls are made from whole soybeans, are non-GMO and have 10 grams of protein per serving. Perfect for potlucks, bbq's or game day!
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High Protein Vegan Lemon Pasta
Celebrate spring with this vegan Lemon Pasta recipe. Cooked pasta, spinach, and white beans are drenched in a creamy lemon sauce, giving you an easy and bright-tasting meal that’s surprisingly high in protein!
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The Best Vegan Tacos
The taco meat for these Vegan Tacos is unbelievably delicious and made with 100% plants! Everyone will enjoy these plant based tacos made from mushrooms, walnuts and a few other pantry-staple ingredients. Ready in 20 minutes!
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Vegan Buffalo Mac and Cheese
Featuring a homemade buffalo cheese sauce and meaty vegan chicken, this Buffalo Mac and Cheese recipe takes regular mac and cheese to a whole new level! Easy to make on the stove or in the oven and ready in about 30 minutes.
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Creamy Vegan Sausage Pasta with Spinach
This Creamy Vegan Sausage Pasta with Spinach is easy to make and ready in 20 minutes or less! It's the perfect weeknight meal that everyone will enjoy.
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BBQ Tempeh Sandwich
A healthy, 15 minute BBQ Tempeh Sandwich that will please any meat eater! This smoky, saucy sandwich is also chock full of protein and will satisfy a hungry appetite. Perfect on buns with vegan coleslaw.
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Ultimate Vegan Chili
This Ultimate Vegan Chili is packed with protein, over-the-top delicious, and easy to make on the stove, in the Instant Pot, or in a slow cooker. Meaty, award-winning flavor in under 1 hour!
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Vegan Pizza with Tempeh Sausage
Meet the vegan pizza of your dreams! I'll teach you how to make the easiest and best homemade pizza dough that's ready in under an hour. Makes 1 pizza crust so double the recipe as needed.
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Desserts
The Best Vegan Chocolate Cake
The Best Vegan Chocolate Cake- A quick and easy recipe, made in 1 bowl! This really is the best chocolate cake ever, vegan or otherwise. It's super moist, rich and full of chocolate.
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The Best Vegan Cheesecake
Learn how to make the best vegan cheesecake ever! No, really! This cheesecake is light, creamy and smooth with no dairy or nuts. Plus, it's easy to make and you don't need a high powered blender!
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Vegan Pistachio Cake
This moist and fluffy Vegan Pistachio Cake has delicate nutty flavors from real pistachios! Decorated with a silky smooth vegan pistachio buttercream, it’s a show-stopping dessert that’s perfect for spring.
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Vegan Truffles
These homemade Vegan Truffles are a chocolate lover's dream. Once the 4-ingredient, buttery smooth chocolate mixture is rolled into balls, the truffles are chilled and rolled in a chocolatey coating. The perfect treat for any special occasion!
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Vegan German Chocolate Cake
Decadent chocolate cake, a sweet caramel pecan coconut filling, and rich chocolate buttercream make up this super dreamy Vegan German Chocolate Cake. This cake is incredible and undetectably vegan!
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