The Best Vegan Recipes for Showcasing Spices

Vegan dishes shine brightest when they're packed with big, bold spices. This list has the kind of recipes that make even weeknight meals memorable and will have you reaching for that spice jar again and again. Tuck these into your dinner routine and watch the table light up.

Updated on Thu, 07 May 2026
Smooth Chickpea Curry Paste in a rustic bowl, topped with herbs and ready to serve with pita bread for a quick vegan snack.  Save
Smooth Chickpea Curry Paste in a rustic bowl, topped with herbs and ready to serve with pita bread for a quick vegan snack. | basilrise.com
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Chickpea Curry Paste Dip

Smooth Chickpea Curry Paste in a rustic bowl, topped with herbs and ready to serve with pita bread for a quick vegan snack.
Smooth Chickpea Curry Paste in a rustic bowl, topped with herbs and ready to serve with pita bread for a quick vegan snack. | basilrise.com

Zesty curry spices and tahini make this creamy chickpea spread a vibrant twist on hummus—perfect as a dip or vegan sandwich spread.

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One-Pot Chickpea Curry

A close-up of a richly spiced Chickpea Curry, garnished with fresh cilantro and ready to serve.
A close-up of a richly spiced Chickpea Curry, garnished with fresh cilantro and ready to serve. | basilrise.com

"Absolutely loved how the coconut milk and spices came together—my whole family went back for seconds!" —Samira J.

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Warming Mung Bean Soup with Spices

Steaming Mung Bean Soup in a rustic white bowl, featuring tender mung beans, diced carrots, and aromatic ginger, perfect served alongside fluffy basmati rice.
Steaming Mung Bean Soup in a rustic white bowl, featuring tender mung beans, diced carrots, and aromatic ginger, perfect served alongside fluffy basmati rice. | basilrise.com

A nourishing bowl packed with protein-rich mung beans and Indian spices, this vegan soup is comfort food made simple.

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Levantine Falafel Balls

Levantine Falafel Balls
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"Crispy outside, perfectly spiced inside—these falafel were so easy and everyone asked for the recipe!" —Laila

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