Quick Vegan Paprikash: Comfort Food in Under 20 Minutes

This quick vegan Paprikash highlights smoky paprika, creamy textures, and is ready in under 20 minutes—a must-try comfort food.

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Prep Time 10

Cook Time 10

Total Time 20

Servings: 4 servings

Course: Dinner

Cuisine: Hungarian, Vegan

Calories: 350

Ingredients Equipment Method Nutrition Notes

Ingredients

For the Sauce

14 oz Diced Tomatoes Use fresh tomatoes if desired.
2 tablespoons Vegan Butter Coconut oil is a suitable alternative.
1/2 cup Vegan Sour Cream Can use coconut milk as a substitute.
2 teaspoons Smoked Paprika Regular paprika can be used if needed.
Salt & Pepper Adjust to taste.

For the Veggies

1 cup Vegan Chicken Pieces Tofu or tempeh can be substituted.
1 Bell Pepper Any color can be used.
2 cloves Garlic Garlic powder can be used if fresh is unavailable.
1 Onion Shallots can be a milder option.

Equipment

skillet

Method

Step‑by‑Step Instructions for Paprikash

Melt 2 tablespoons of vegan butter in a large skillet over medium heat until it's bubbling gently.
Add 1 cup of vegan chicken pieces and season with 2 teaspoons of smoked paprika. Cook for about 5 minutes until golden.
Introduce 1 diced onion, 2 minced garlic cloves, and 1 chopped bell pepper. Sauté for 3 minutes until onion is translucent.
Pour in 14 oz of diced tomatoes and stir in 1/2 cup of vegan sour cream. Season with salt and pepper and simmer for 3 minutes.
Serve hot, garnished with reserved chicken pieces, over pasta or rice.

Nutrition

Serving: 1servingCalories: 350kcalCarbohydrates: 40gProtein: 15gFat: 15gSaturated Fat: 5gPolyunsaturated Fat: 3gMonounsaturated Fat: 2gSodium: 500mgPotassium: 800mgFiber: 6gSugar: 5gVitamin A: 10IUVitamin C: 25mgCalcium: 4mgIron: 10mg

Notes

This dish is meal prep friendly and tastes even better the next day as flavors meld together beautifully.

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