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    Home » Favorite Places and Things

    Top 20 vegan recipes of 2024

    Published: Dec 20, 2024 by Cadry Nelson · This post contains affiliate links. As an Amazon Associate I earn from qualifying purchases. · 2 Comments

    Text overlay: Top 20 vegan recipes of 2024. 4-panel collage with salad dressing, sandwich, cocktail, and salsa.

    Today I’m looking back on the recipes that were the most searched in 2024.

    These are the 20 vegan recipes that got the most page views in the past year.

    Text overlay: Top 20 vegan recipes of 2024. 4-panel collage with salad dressing, sandwich, cocktail, and salsa.

    As we close the calendar on another year, it’s always fun to look back on what have been the most popular recipes on Cadry’s Kitchen.

    This year’s list is filled with decadent appetizers, veggie-packed side dishes, hearty sandwiches, celebratory cocktails, nutrient-dense juices, and easy air fryer recipes that make dinnertime a breeze.

    FYI: The list starts with 20 and ends with the most popular vegan recipe of the year. Keep scrolling to see what landed the top spot!

    In this post:

    Jump to:
    • #20 – Gyoza dipping sauce
    • #19 – Roasted Brussels sprouts with apples
    • #18 – Reuben jackfruit sandwich
    • #17 – Fried artichoke hearts
    • #16 – Gin & tonic
    • #15 – Cilantro chimichurri sauce
    • #14 – Vegan grits
    • #13 – Falafel bowl
    • #12 – Vegan onion rings
    • #11 – Raw tacos with walnut filling
    • #10 – Celery & cucumber juice
    • #9 – Baba ganoush
    • #8 – Vegan French dip sandwich
    • #7 – Air fryer baked potato
    • #6 – Pickle salsa
    • #5 – Oven-roasted breakfast potatoes
    • #4 – Orange creamsicle cocktail
    • #3 – Air fried potato peels
    • #2 – Olive oil bread dip
    • #1 – Creamy cashew salad dressing

    #20 – Gyoza dipping sauce

    Gyoza hovering over dipping sauce.
    Make this recipe

    This simple gyoza dipping sauce is a delicious mix of salty, tangy, and nutty.

    It comes together in only a minute and uses just 3 ingredients (plus optional garnish).

    You can easily whip up a batch while your dumplings are sizzling!

    #19 – Roasted Brussels sprouts with apples

    Platter with apples, caramelized onions, pistachios, and Brussels sprouts.
    Make this recipe

    Oven roasted Brussels sprouts with apples and caramelized onions makes a delightful autumn side dish. It’s also a worthy addition to your Thanksgiving table.

    This colorful side is finished with a smattering of toasted pistachios for crunch.

    #18 – Reuben jackfruit sandwich

    Jackfruit reuben with pick and pickle.
    Make this recipe

    If you’re a fan of sandwiches that burst with flavor, you’ve got to try this meatless reuben.

    It’s made with corned jackfruit, crunchy sauerkraut, and Thousand Island dressing on marbled rye.

    It’s so craveable, you’ll keep going back – bite after bite.

    #17 – Fried artichoke hearts

    Fried artichoke hearts on platter.
    Make this recipe

    Impress your dinner guests with an appetizer of fried artichoke hearts!

    Even when they come from a humble can or jar, artichoke hearts always feel a little fancy.

    Take them up a notch further by coating them in seasoned panko and popping them in the air fryer. (I give pan-fried directions too!)

    Finish with a side of lemon garlic aioli for dipping.

    #16 – Gin & tonic

    Fingers squeezing lime over gin and tonic with mint.
    Make this recipe

    It’s all about the details when it comes to the perfect gin and tonic.

    Make the best version of that classic cocktail with the addition of lime and fresh mint.

    It’s a refreshing cocktail for summer. But the piney vibes of the gin also make it the perfect fit for winter months.

    #15 – Cilantro chimichurri sauce

    Bowl of chimichurri sauce by cauliflower florets.
    Make this recipe

    Herbaceous cilantro chimichurri adds a flavorful pop to tacos, roasted potatoes, and cauliflower steak.

    Plus, it only takes a few minutes of hands-on work to prepare.

    #14 – Vegan grits

    Vegan butter melted on bowl of grits.
    Make this recipe

    Vegan grits are a cozy warm breakfast in cold winter months. They also make an excellent base to a barbecue bowl!

    Grits are easy to prepare, versatile, and ready in less than 20 minutes!

    #13 – Falafel bowl

    Falafel bowl drizzled with lemon tahini dressing.
    Make this recipe

    This falafel bowl is filled with so many delicious flavors and textures.

    You’ve got homemade falafel, hummus, and salad on brown rice. Then it’s finished with a drizzling of lemon tahini dressing.

    #12 – Vegan onion rings

    Hand holding vegan onion ring over platter.
    Make this recipe

    Vegan onion rings are rare on restaurant menus, because they’re often made with milk or eggs in the batter. However, they’re a breeze to prepare at home!

    Pan fry them, or use the air fryer. Then serve with a tasty dipping sauce.

    #11 – Raw tacos with walnut filling

    Raw tacos on a platter with walnut taco meat, tomatoes, and jalapenos.
    Make this recipe

    Walnuts are a magician in this recipe for raw tacos.

    When seasoned with tamari, cumin, ancho chili powder, and paprika, walnuts become taco meat. The addition of sun-dried tomatoes gives the taco meat a wonderful sticky texture & subtle sweetness.

    Best of all, they’re ready in less than 15 minutes – no oven required.

    #10 – Celery & cucumber juice

    Glass of cucumber celery apple juice with lemon. Ingredients in background.
    Make this recipe

    Super hydrating celery & cucumber juice is made with celery, cucumbers, apple, and/or lemon.

    Nothing like a morning glass of green juice to make you feel like you have a leg up on the day!

    #9 – Baba ganoush

    Baba ganoush on table with carrots and turnip pickles.
    Make this recipe

    Baba ganoush is a delicious eggplant dip that was made for dipping with toasted pita.

    By using the air fryer, you can cut the time in half between you and this creamy appetizer. Or if you’d prefer, use the oven!

    #8 – Vegan French dip sandwich

    Hands dipping jackfruit French dip sandwich into vegan au jus.
    Make this recipe

    If you haven’t made this vegan French dip sandwich yet, what are you waiting for?

    This savory sandwich is filled with jackfruit, sautéed onions, and horseradish mayo on toasted ciabatta. Then it’s served with a full-bodied au jus for dunking.

    #7 – Air fryer baked potato

    A baked potato topped with chives and non-dairy butter on plate.
    Make this recipe

    With this air fryer baked potato, you get a beautifully crisp peel, and pillowy interior.

    Plus, thanks to the air fryer, it’s ready to eat in just 35 to 40 minutes.

    #6 – Pickle salsa

    Chip dipping into pickle salsa.
    Make this recipe

    Pickle salsa is a salty snack you’re going to crave!

    Use it as a dip with tortilla chips. Or pile it onto veggie burgers as a garnish. Either way, you’re going to love it!

    #5 – Oven-roasted breakfast potatoes

    Casserole dish with home fries.
    Make this recipe

    These hearty breakfast potatoes are dotted with bell peppers and onions. After a quick chop, they come together easily by roasting in the oven.

    Serve this tasty side dish with your favorite brunch dishes, or stuff them into a breakfast burrito.

    #4 – Orange creamsicle cocktail

    Creamiscle coktail on table with orange slices, orange juice, and gin.
    Make this recipe

    Orange creamsicle cocktail puts an adult twist on that classic frozen treat.

    With freshly squeezed orange juice, gin (or vodka), and a splash of vanilla almond milk, this tasty drink is always a crowd-pleaser.

    #3 – Air fried potato peels

    Peeled potatoes on plate by crispy air fryer potato peels.
    Make this recipe

    Peeling potatoes for mashed potatoes or soup? Don’t let those peels go to waste!

    Instead, make a batch of air fried potato peels!

    This crispy snack is a delicious treat while you wait for your main course to cook.

    #2 – Olive oil bread dip

    Olive oil drizzling off of bread into bowl.

    Ever since I shared this olive oil bread dip, it has been wildly popular.

    Dunking warm bread into this flavored oil makes you feel like you’re dining at an Italian restaurant.

    This simple recipe is made with just 7 ingredients, and it takes only 5 minutes to prepare. It doesn’t get easier than that!

    #1 – Creamy cashew salad dressing

    Creamy cashew dressing being poured onto kale salad.
    Make this recipe

    Creamy cashew salad dressing has been the reigning recipe champion on my blog for years now.

    It’s no wonder why. It has flavor in spades.

    With a cashew base, it is wonderfully creamy. Then it has tamari for umami, lemon for brightness, cilantro for herbaceousness, and a hit of garlic for kick.

    Pour it over a leafy green salad, and eat up!

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    Cadry Nelson is the writer, recipe creator, and photographer behind Cadry’s Kitchen, and the author of Living Vegan For Dummies, 2nd Edition. Since launching her blog in 2009, Cadry has been making plant-based cooking approachable, and reimagining classic comfort foods. Her work has been featured in NBC News, Buzzfeed, Yahoo, Parade, VegNews, and more. She regularly appears on local TV shows, demonstrating to a broad audience how easy vegan cooking can be.

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    1. Susan

      December 31, 2021 at 6:44 pm

      What a great selection.

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      • Cadry Nelson

        December 31, 2021 at 10:08 pm

        Thanks, Susan!

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