The 5 Most Popular Recipes of 2025 (So Far!)

Published 22 days ago • 1 min read

Hi there, Reader

We are just over halfway through the year, and I thought it might be fun to look at what new recipes of 2025 have been most popular so far.

Count down with me in reverse order!

#5 Black Bean Soup

"Yummy as expected! Thanks Mel!" - Mandy ⭐️⭐️⭐️⭐️⭐️

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#4 Peanut Butter Oatmeal

"Made this Peanut Butter Oatmeal for breakfast this morning, absolutely delicious! Made as directed, it was so easy! I love having a new breakfast item, this will be on repeat. Thanks, Mel!" - Beth ⭐️⭐️⭐️⭐️⭐️

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#3 Fluffy Vegan Dumplings

"So fluffy and yummy. I'll never be able to eat a soup or stew without them!" - Sharon ⭐️⭐️⭐️⭐️⭐️

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#2 Smoky Spicy Chickpeas in Tomato Sauce

"I made this over the weekend. It's super easy to pull together with pantry ingredients and tastes delicious. I will be making this again, for sure!" - Michelle ⭐️⭐️⭐️⭐️⭐️

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#1 Marry Me Chickpeas

The clear winner so far!

A large pot filled with creamy, orange-colored chickpea curry with visible green herbs and sun-dried tomatoes. A wooden spoon rests inside the pot, suggesting the dish is freshly prepared. Next to the pot is a bowl containing mashed potatoes seasoned with black pepper. The scene is set on a wooden surface with a beige napkin in view. — **📌 PIN FOR LATER**

"Absolutely amazing! Thank you Mel, once again you have created something which is absolutely outstanding.. I can't imagine anyone not loving this one!" - Angie ⭐️⭐️⭐️⭐️⭐️

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If you try one of these recipes, I'd love to hear in the comments how it turns out. You can also share a picture on Instagram. Be sure to tag @avirtualvegan!

Mel x

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