You’re dedicated to your vegan lifestyle, but it can be hard to watch people around you indulging in comfort foods and not feel a bit jealous from time to time. These simple recipes will show you how to make gooey, crusty, and even downright hearty dishes that are all completely vegan.

Simple Vegan Tofu Lasagna [Whole Foods]
Versatile tofu miraculously transforms into ground “beef” in this classic dinner staple that’s covered in melted vegan cheese.

Baked Eggplant with Nutty Bulgur Stuffing [Whole Foods]
In this vegan dish that’s similar to stuffed peppers, baked eggplant is topped with a bulgur and nut blend that’s rich and flavorful.

BBQ Peanut Veggie Burgers [Lunch Box Bunch]
A burger is the ultimate comfort food, and this recipe adds a zesty barbecue peanut sauce for a unique flavor.

Black Beans with Mexican Beer [Chow]
This recipe cooks tasty black beans in beer to create one of the most indulgent comfort food dishes you could imagine—and it's entirely vegan.

Father’s Day Breakfast Casserole [PETA]
Though it was originally created for Father’s Day, this recipe is good any day of the year. It combines a vegan egg mixture with mock sausage and potatoes to create a truly hearty breakfast casserole.

Vegetable-Barley Pot Pies [PETA]
Try this vegan take on chicken pot pie that's just like Mom used to make.

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