25+ Vegetarian and Vegan Comfort Foods

Baked Vegan Mac and Cheese

This plant-based spin on traditional Greek moussaka features protein-packed lentils, loads of veggies, and creamy mashed potatoes. It's totally plant-based comfort food. Yum.

This one-pot pasta dish has been one of the most popular recipes on the blog for years. It's creamy, delicious, and only takes 15 minutes to pull together. Vegan comfort food at it's finest.

If that sounds great, be sure to check out these other one-pot recipes too!

Another reader-favorite, this red lentil dal is vegetarian comfort food at it's best. It's creamy, delicious, and packed with belly-warming spices.

Short on time? Try a slow cooker meal. This slow cooker chili is one of my personal favorites. Loaded with beans, tomatoes, and a little bit of spice - it's a hit with my family every time.

For a twist on traditional chili, try this pumpkin version. It's every bit as comforting and delicious as the original. Top it with optional goat cheese for a creamy finish. And if you love chili, be sure to check out these other vegan chili recipes for more yummy ideas!

This is one of my personal comfort foods! I love Thai flavors, and this simple one-pot noodle dish always hits the spot. Replace the egg noodles with your favorite traditional pasta for a vegan version.

If you also love one-pot meals, be sure to check out my one-pot vegan cookbook too.

There's nothing more comforting than a piping hot bowl of soup, and this Thai Pumpkin Soup is a long-time reader favorite. Check out all my favorite vegan soup recipes here.

This simple ginger-garlic soup is a favorite when I'm feeling under the weather. It's loaded with ginger and garlic, for a healthy burst of flavor. Just swap the egg noodles for a vegan-friendly pasta for a completely plant-based version.

French onion soup has always been a favorite of mine. This vegan version is actually a sneak peek recipe from my cookbook! It's an easy one-pot meal, and couldn't be more delicious.

This Vegan Pasta Bake is an easy and hearty dish that’s great for any night of the week, year round. Rotini pasta is slathered with a savory tomato sauce and dairy-free cheese, then baked to perfection.

Pho is my absolute favorite take-out food. But when I'm in the mood for something a little healthier, I make my own! This flexible comfort food is easy to adjust to your own taste with whatever veggies you have on hand.

Warm, creamy risotto is the ultimate vegetarian comfort food. This tomato risotto is super simple to make with just a handful of ingredients.

Growing up in an Italian family, we always made lasagna for special occasions, which is probably why it's still one of my favorite vegetarian comfort foods. This veggie version is entirely vegan, but every bit as tasty as the original.

These tasty enchiladas are the ultimate Mexican comfort food. Packed with creamy re-fried beans, tangy enchilada sauce, and fresh veggies - they're sure to hit the spot.

Take those enchiladas up a notch with these black bean and goat cheese enchiladas. They're simple enough for a weeknight meal, yet look (and taste) totally fancy.

Mac and cheese is probably the most popular comfort food in the country. This vegan version is a long-time reader favorite, and loaded with hidden veggies that the kids won't even know are there.

These adorable little shepherd's pies are creamy and comforting, and totally gorgeous. You'd never guess that they're 100% vegan too. And since they use mashed cauliflower in place of the traditional potatoes, they're low carb too.

I created these adorable little pot pies last Thanksgiving, and they're now one of my favorite vegetarian comfort foods. Fresh veggies are cooked in a creamy broth and wrapped in perfectly toasted pastry dough.

This creamy goat cheese dip is topped with tangy roasted tomatoes - it's total indulgence and so easy to pull together.

What says comfort food better than a hot, cheesy dip? This vegetarian-friendly cheese dip has a little bit of spice, and a whole lot of deliciousness.

Growing up, my favorite family meal was always nacho night. We would get a big bag of tortilla chips and load it up with cheese and whatever toppings we had in the pantry. I still love it - and especially love this vegan friendly version.

These vegan-friendly dumplings are the ultimate comfort food, and it's quick and easy to throw together in a single pot. This recipe is straight from my new cookbook, Weeknight One Pot Vegan Cooking.

I don't know about you, but cheesecake is definitely on my list of comfort foods. It's been one of my fave desserts for as long as I can remember. And this vegan cheesecake is so creamy and delicious, no one would ever guess that it's plant-based!

This strawberry ice cream is one vegan comfort food that you can indulge in guilt-free. It's fresh, creamy, and totally delicious.

Remember those old school vienetta ice cream blocks? Well now you can make your own vegan version at home. I dare say this is even better than the original.

Nothing brings me back to childhood quite like homemade peanut butter cookies. Warm, comforting, and totally delicious. And this recipe is completely vegan too!

What's a list of comfort foods without a chocolate cake? If you're a chocoholic like me, you won't be able to resist this indulgent vegan chocolate cake smothered with vegan chocolate ganache.