Whether you’re going vegetarian full-time or just trying to eat less meat (hello, Meatless Mondays!), having some easy vegetarian recipes on hand is a great idea. As a bonus, you’ll also have some ideas for what to cook when you’re hosting a dinner or BBQ and need something tasty for your vegetarian friends. Many of these recipes can also be modified to be made into vegan recipes, gluten-free recipes, or keto recipes if accommodating other diets as well.
And let’s be clear: vegetarian meals are anything but boring. We’ve found plenty of cozy pasta dishes, fresh flavorful salads, comforting soups, and healthy sandwiches everyone’s sure to love. There are even veggie options for some of your favorite family dishes, like pizza and homemade burgers. Even your family’s pickiest eater is sure to ask for seconds with these healthy vegetarian recipes. Also, many of these meals can be prepped ahead of time, making them perfect weeknights meals. Some of them even keep well in the fridge so you can eat them for lunch all week long. With healthy fruits and veggies and plenty of grains like farro and quinoa, these dishes are filling and will leave you feeling healthy. There are also plenty of indulgent options, like easy casseroles that are perfect when you’re in the mood for comfort food.
So what are you waiting for? Get started on your meatless menu planning with these tasty and easy vegetarian recipes everyone will enjoy.
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This crunchy, fresh protein-packed salad definitely deserves a spot on your family's dinner menu. It also keeps well in the refrigerator, so it's a perfect make-ahead meal.
Who says you can't enjoy a good burger AND stick to your meatless meal plan? This eggplant burger has tons of flavorful spices and goes perfectly with some melty cheese and a brioche bun.
Pasta is a go-to vegetarian dish, for obvious reasons. This cozy dish packs in plenty of veggies, thanks to the shredded zucchini and microgreens. Fresh, fluffy parmesan is the finishing touch.
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The tofu in this dish gets a sweet-salty flavor thanks to the blend of soy sauce, brown sugar and chili garlic sauce. It pairs perfectly with the fresh cucumbers and scallions.
Shiitake mushrooms and two kinds of cheese elevate this pie beyond the typical red sauce pizza. The best part? You can get it on the table in 25 minutes!
The comfort food you've been waiting for: This deceptively decadent-looking pasta contains no cream or butter, is packed with fiber (and flavor!) and just happens to be vegan.
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Tomatoes cooked with spices and onions, then topped with eggs and baked make this comfort food for any time of day. Serve with toasts or pita for sopping up every last bit of the umami-packed sauce.
The warm spices of this cozy stew will get you through any chilly day. You can make it in your Instant Pot, too!
Hearty orecchiette pasta gets a flavor boost from plenty of crispy fried garlic and parm. Not eating gluten? Make it with one of our favorite gluten-free pastas.
Vegetarian Lunch Recipes
This meal is rich, comforting and a complete protein. Plus, the black-eyed peas are thought to bring good luck if eaten on New Year's day!
Who says subs need to be packed with meat? Great for game night, just make sure you have plenty of napkins on hand when you serve these.
No one will guess the secret ingredients in this veg-based crowd-pleaser. Follow our pointers for how to peel and cut butternut squash for safe, easy prep.
Easy Vegan Lunch Ideas (quick And Healthy Recipes)
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Packed with essential nutrients and lots of flavors, these light vegan dinner ideas taste super fresh and can be prepared in bulk to eat over the course of a few days!
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This flavorful quinoa pasta salad is loaded with different textures and endlessly customizable! Featuring gluten-free pasta, protein-packed quinoa, chickpeas and fresh veggies, this delicious salad comes together beautifully thanks to the creamy vegan yogurt dressing.
This super healthy vegan frittata is made with chickpea flour and red lentils and packs 12 grams of protein per serving! All you need is 20 minutes of prep time and your favorite well-seasoned, oven-safe skillet. Enjoy with some greens on the side for dinner.
When it comes to light vegan dinner ideas, vegetable stir-fries are your friend! This super simple recipe is ready in less than 30 minutes, can be made with any seasonal veggies and enjoyed on its own or served with rice or noodles.
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If you ever wanted to make vegetables the main star of your vegan dinner, try this raw vegan pad Thai! Colorful spiralized veggies are drowned in creamy and spicy peanut dressing — adding some tofu or edamame beans for increased satiety and protein is our top tip here.
Get ready to make any picky eater fall in love with healthy food – these collard green wraps are great vehicles to add more fresh vegetables to anyone’s diet in a very creative and delicious way. Filled with cooked millet, roasted eggplant, chickpeas, sliced veggies and a simple orange mustard sauce, these are a must-try.
This fresh and delicious vegan dinner idea comes together in less than 15 minutes and is super easy to make! Filled with four different kinds of beans, crunchy vegetables, sweet corn, ripe tomatoes and drizzled with a zesty red wine vinaigrette, everyone will love this colorful Mexican bean salad.
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Almost nothing can beat a meal prep-friendly and veggie-loaded bean soup for a filling yet light vegan dinner! This easy vegan white bean soup with lemon is healthy, cozy and just right for a quick weeknight dinner. Try this one-pot recipe with a slice of bread!
Loaded with a flavorful sauce and colorful seasonal vegetables, this grain-free pizza only takes 10 minutes of hands-on preparation and rewards you with a crispy, low-calorie potato cauliflower pizza crust that can be dressed to your liking. Perfect with some homemade vegan pesto, seasonal veggies and chickpeas!
Uncooked spring rolls, or Vietnamese summer rolls, are among the best vegan light dinner ideas during the warmer months! Protein-packed thanks to the tofu and surprisingly filling, they are best dipped into creamy tahini or almond butter sauce and enjoyed immediately.
Super Quick Vegetarian Dinners (20 Minutes Or Less!)
Sometimes, simple is best. This baked vegan tian with herbed millet might look really gorgeous and laborious, but it’s actually a weeknight-appropriate dinner that requires only 10 minutes of hands-on time. Sure to impress your family or guests, this recipe features plentiful summer vegetables on a bed of tomato sauce, flavored with delicious aromatic herbs.
Did you know that cauliflower is an awesome chicken replacement in many recipes? This flavorful butter chicken recipe tastes rich and hearty, is super satisfying and made with a whole lot of veggies! Serve over rice or enjoy with a salad.
This easy quinoa black bean salad is a hearty and refreshing salad that comes together in just 30 minutes! Quinoa and black beans are tossed with fresh vegetables like cucumber, bell pepper and carrot and topped with a zesty chili lime dressing. Perfect for meal prep, potlucks and as a light vegan dinner during the week!
Easy Vegetarian Dinner Recipes
Quinoa veggie bowls can be adjusted to meet any nutrient requirements from higher fat to higher protein, dressed up with delicious sauces and perfect for cleaning out your fridge! Using any fresh or frozen veggies you have on hand, this light vegan dinner comes together in under 30 minutes and is super versatile.
Baked and stuffed vegetables make for great nutritious and light dinners! These eggplant halves are roasted to perfection, flavored with cumin, cinnamon and smoked paprika, and taste just fantastic. This recipe is also low in fat and high in protein thanks to the chickpeas and quinoa!
Meal prep-friendly, protein-packed and super flavorful — this cozy vegan lentil soup is a great choice for a light vegan dinner! Satiating thanks to the red lentils
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