Alright, so, vegan comfort food in 2025? It’s not just salad and sad tofu anymore. People are finally catching on—like, 68% of Americans at least tried something plant-based last year. That’s wild, right? Anyway, this isn’t just some boring list. We’re talking casseroles that’ll make you cry happy tears, soups that hug you back, and pancakes fluffier than your ex’s excuses.
Here’s what’s cooking:
Why Vegan Comfort Food Is Suddenly Everywhere in 2025
Top 10 Vegan Comfort Food Recipes for 2025 (The Stuff You’ll Actually Want to Eat)
Vegan Cheesy Soy Curls Noodle Casserole
Hearty Vegetable Lasagna
Vegan Elote Soup
Spiced Roasted Carrot & Parsnip Soup
Vegan Shepherd’s Pie
Red Lentil Dahl
Vegan Whole Wheat Biscuits with Gravy
Sweet and Sticky Tofu
Vegan Creamy Calabrian Chili Roasted Tomato Soup
Fluffy Vegan Banana Pancakes
Tips for Winning at Vegan Comfort Food
Extra Resources for the Plant-Curious
So, Why Is Vegan Comfort Food Blowing Up in 2025?
Look, people want to feel good about what they eat. No one’s trying to choke down a bland salad when they could have a bubbling lasagna or a bowl of creamy soup that’s not trying to kill the planet or their arteries. A whole 10% of U.S. households did Veganuary in 2024 (thanks, VegOut), so it’s not just the hippies anymore. These recipes? Big on flavor, big on nostalgia, zero animal drama.
The Real Top 10 Vegan Comfort Food Recipes for 2025
- Vegan Cheesy Soy Curls Noodle Casserole
Ugly Vegan Kitchen nailed it with this one. It’s gooey, cheesy (without the cow), and super satisfying. Family dinner? Sorted. And leftovers totally slap the next day.
Time: 45 min
You’ll Need: Soy curls, cashew cheese, pasta
Recipe: Ugly Vegan Kitchen
- Hearty Vegetable Lasagna
AfroVeg Society’s take is legit. Roasted veggies, creamy vegan ricotta, all the sauce. Even your cheese-obsessed uncle will go in for seconds.
Time: 1 hour
You’ll Need: Zucchini, spinach, vegan mozz
Recipe: AfroVeg Society
- Vegan Elote Soup
Rabbit and Wolves said, “Why not make Mexican street corn into a soup?” Genius, honestly. Creamy, zesty, a little spicy—comfort in a bowl.
Time: 30 min
You’ll Need: Corn, coconut milk, lime
Recipe: Rabbit and Wolves
- Spiced Roasted Carrot & Parsnip Soup
Madeleine Olivia brings the cozy. Roasted root veggies + warm spices = the soup you want when it’s gross outside.
Time: 40 min
You’ll Need: Carrots, parsnips, cumin
Recipe: Madeleine Olivia
- Vegan Shepherd’s Pie
Lentils + mashed potatoes = pure, guilt-free comfort. This one’s been making the rounds on X (Twitter, whatever). Perfect for those “I-need-a-hug” nights.
Time: 50 min
You’ll Need: Lentils, potatoes, carrots
Recipe: Healthy Supplies
- Red Lentil Dahl
The Veganuary crowd goes wild for Madeleine Olivia’s protein-packed, ultra-comfy dahl. It’s creamy, spiced just right, and honestly, you’ll want seconds.
Time: 35 min
You’ll Need: Red lentils, coconut milk, turmeric
Recipe: Madeleine Olivia
- Vegan Whole Wheat Biscuits with Gravy
Biscuits and gravy, but make it vegan. Ugly Vegan Kitchen delivers again—these are fluffy, the gravy’s creamy, and you can eat them in your pajamas.
Time: 45 min
You’ll Need: Whole wheat flour, cashew milk
Recipe: Ugly Vegan Kitchen
- Sweet and Sticky Tofu
If you like your tofu to taste like takeout but better, Madeleine Olivia’s got your back. Sweet, sticky, a bit tangy. You’ll want to lick the plate (no judgment).
Time: 30 min
You’ll Need: Tofu, soy sauce, maple syrup
Recipe: Madeleine Olivia
- Vegan Creamy Calabrian Chili Roasted Tomato Soup
Okay, this one’s got a little heat—Calabrian chilies, roasted tomatoes, coconut cream. Rabbit and Wolves brings the fire and the comfort.
Time: 40 min
You’ll Need: Tomatoes, coconut cream, chilies
Recipe: Rabbit and Wolves
- Fluffy Vegan Banana Pancakes
Minimalist Baker keeps it stupid simple. Five ingredients, max fluff, naturally sweet. If you’re not making pancakes for dinner, are you even living?
Time: 20 min
You’ll Need: Bananas, oat flour, plant milk
Recipe: Minimalist Baker
Tips for Next-Level Vegan Comfort Food
- Buy good stuff. No one wants sad, limp veggies.
- Cashew cheese and coconut milk? Game changers for creaminess.
- Make double. Leftovers save lives (and weeknights).
- Don’t be shy with spices. Bland food is a crime.
Want more? Check out all the vegan hacks and inspo here.
Resources for Vegan Recipe Nerds
- Love and Lemons – legit flavor combos, pretty pics.
- VegOut Magazine – keeps you in the loop.
- Pinterest Vegan Boards – because we all eat with our eyes first.
For the full deep dive, hit up The Mediterra.