21 French Vegan Recipes For a Taste of France

Mushrooms are a great meat substitution. They bring the same savory flavor as meat, as well as good substance to a dish.

For vegans, mushrooms are a life-saver. This mushroom bourguignon recipe delivers a delicious umami flavor with mushrooms, onions, carrots, peppers, and spices like fresh garlic, dried thyme, and dried oregano.

Red wine pulls the dish together, and it is served atop a bed of vegan mashed potatoes. 

French onion soup is a great dish to make as a vegan. The rich flavors of onions shine through a base of vegan vegetable broth.

Porcini mushrooms bring a form of substance to the soup, with thyme and bay leaves bringing a punch of flavor.

This vegan French onion soup is served with a sliced baguette, vegan mozzarella cheese, and fresh parsley. 

Traditional French coq au vin is a dish of braised chicken in a brandy and red wine sauce.

Bacon, mushrooms, and pearl onions bring extra flavors and textures to this hearty comfort dish.

The chicken is swapped for lentils and extra mushrooms in this vegan recipe. Carrots and pearl onions accompany spices like garlic, thyme, and Herbes de Provence in the red wine sauce.

French toast is a classic breakfast dish. Thick slices of hearty bread are dunked in an egg mixture and fried in oil or butter.

In this vegan French toast recipe, the eggs are swapped for tofu and soy milk. Soy milk and tofu are blended with flour, syrup, vanilla, cinnamon, and salt until smooth.

Thick slices of whole-wheat bread soak in the mixture and are then cooked in a skillet until browned. 

French onion soup influences many other dishes with its robust flavor. French onion macaroni and cheese is a great way to incorporate the strong flavors of French onion soup into a pasta dish.

This vegan French onion macaroni and cheese recipe substitutes dairy cheese with vegan cheddar and mozzarella cheese.

Soy milk adds a delicious creamy texture to the French onion macaroni and cheese. 

This simple recipe incorporates the staple ingredients of French onion soup into a pasta dish.

Onion slices are sauteed in dark agave syrup and red wine vinegar with fresh garlic and fresh thyme to get the deep flavors of French onion soup into this pasta dish.

Coconut milk and nutritional yeast bring a creamy flavor to the dish. 

French fries are an easy dish to make vegan. This recipe is easy and uses the oven to bake the potatoes instead of frying them.

They are seasoned with sea salt, black pepper, garlic powder, onion powder, and paprika.

The potatoes are sliced, coated in olive oil, and spiced accordingly. They are baked until crispy and delicious. 

French dressing is a delicious way to add flavor to any salad. This vegan French dressing recipe allows you to stop buying it off of the shelf and make it at home!

The base of this recipe is soaked cashews. The cashews are accompanied by apple cider vinegar, ketchup, syrup, smoked paprika, garlic powder, onion powder, and salt.

French baguettes are delicious and versatile bread. The crisp exterior and soft interior make the perfect pizza crust.

These quick vegan French bread pizzas use sliced French baguettes and top them with tomato sauce and vegan cheese for a quick and easy pizza.

You can top them with all of your favorite vegan toppings like mushrooms or other vegan options!

French onion dip is typically a dairy-based dip. Many people enjoy dipping chips or vegetables in French onion dip.

Instead of a dairy base like sour cream, this recipe uses cashew sour cream and vegan Worcestershire sauce.

The onion soup mix adds the robust French onion soup flavor to the cashew sour cream.

These French breakfast puffs are the perfect dish to make ahead and eat for breakfast on days you are on the go.

I love the soft muffin-like puff spiced with cinnamon and sugar. Coconut oil, coconut milk, and oat milk are substitutions for typical dairy products in baking. 

The difference between soup and stew is minimal. Stew is typically thicker and more hearty than soup.

This vegan French onion soup packs the substance and flavor with red wine and plenty of onions!

French silk pie is a chocolate masterpiece. This vegan French silk pie allows you to enjoy this delicacy without the dairy!

Vegan butter creates a flaky crust, and silken tofu gives the chocolate filling its substance.

Coffee liqueur and dark chocolate deliver a decadent dessert.

French madeleines are typically made with plenty of eggs and butter.

Vegan alternatives allow vegans like myself to enjoy these delectable French butter cakes.

I love dipping my vegan French madeleines in a cup of hot tea. 

Soups and stews are easy to make vegan. There are so many flavors the vegetables can deliver.

This French lentil and kale stew gets substance from lentils and carrots. It is spiced with Italian herbs, garlic, onions, and balsamic vinegar.

Shredded kale brings a good green element, while coconut cream is the perfect creamy garnish. 

This vegan cassoulet is a thick and hearty dish.

Beans, onions, carrots, tomatoes, tempeh, celery, and mushrooms deliver a delicious dish spiced with sage, thyme, bay leaves, and parsley.

Red wine is an optional choice for an even deeper flavor. 

Vegan cheese has made a way for most dishes to be vegan! These vegan French onion grilled cheese sandwiches allow you to enjoy the creamy goodness of cheese without the dairy.

Sweet onions, agave syrup, vegetable broth, and fresh thyme deliver the beloved French onion flavor to these grilled cheese sandwiches. 

This apple cinnamon vegan French toast casserole is the perfect dish for any breakfast gathering or a vegan brunch.

Stale pieces of challah bread are mixed with fresh chopped green apples and topped with a mixture of plant milk, applesauce, flax eggs, and spiced with nutmeg, cinnamon, and vanilla.

A brown sugar and vegan margarine topping is sprinkled on top for a crisp finish to the gooey casserole. 

This multi-layered vegan French onion lasagna takes a lot of steps but is worth it in the end. Onions are caramelized in vegan butter and agave syrup to give the sweet French onion flavor.

Extra firm tofu is whipped with nutritional yeast, lemon juice, and non-dairy milk to replace ricotta.

A vegan thyme bechamel is layered with whipped ricotta, caramelized onions, vegan mozzarella, and lasagna sheets. 

Crepes are a classic French dish. They are made sweet or savory and in this case, vegan!

This simple uses all-purpose flour, almond milk, applesauce, coconut oil, and salt.

The batter is spread thinly on a nonstick skillet and cooked until done. 

Ratatouille is a vegetable based dish, so it's relatively easy to keep it vegan!

Whether you love the movie or you already knew about this French dish, this recipe is a great way to enjoy an assortment of vegetables.

Ratatouille is a simple dish of squash, tomatoes, eggplant, zucchini, and peppers, with plenty of flavors coming through with some sauce and herbs.