65+ Best Vegetarian Dinner Recipes (2024)

We’ve rounded up our best vegetarian recipes! From easy meatless meals, to healthy vegetarian dinners, to high-protein mains – your whole family will love them!

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Looking for Vegetarian Recipes? We have more than 400+ vegetarian recipes on the blog. Fun Fact: Did you know that we had a vegetarian restaurant for 10 years? Yes, it still exists — many of these vegetarian recipes are inspired by our years there.

To kick things off, we’ve rounded up 65 of our most popular vegetarian meals! View our entire vegetarian recipe collection or check out our 40+ Mouthwatering Dinner Recipes.

Our Top 10 Vegetarian Dinner Recipes

Here are our best vegetarian meals! All are “tried and true” reader favorites, with glowing 5-star reviews.

Eggplant Lasagna

This Eggplant Lasagna recipe is so cozy and warming! Made with layers of roasted eggplant, savory spinach filling and no-boil noodles. A hearty vegetarian main!

Eggplant Lasagna

Asparagus Risotto

Lemony Asparagus Risotto with leeks and basil-light and creamy with vibrant color and flavor, perfect for spring!

Asparagus Risotto

Best Pad Thai

This Pad Thai recipe is one of our most popular vegetarian recipes on the blog! Simple ingredeints, bursting with flavor, made with your choice of protein! Crispy tofu is our favorite vegetarian option.

Best Pad Thai

Lentil Bolognese

Rich and robust, this plant-based Lentil Bolognese is hearty, “meaty” and full of depth of flavor. This simple, nourishing vegetarian meal is one the whole family will enjoy.

Lentil Bolognese

Indian Shepherd’s Pie

This vegetarian Indian Shepherd’s Pie is utterly heavenly! It’s made with lentils, veggies, and fragrant Garam Masala, topped with pillowy curried mashed potatoes.

Indian Shepherds Pie

Moroccan Cauliflower Bowls

Spiced cauliflower and chickpeas are served over Moroccan rice with spinach, almonds, and pomegranate seeds. A wholesome vegetarian dinner bursting with flavor!

Moroccan Bowls

Farmer’s Market Veggie Enchiladas

Vegetarian Enchiladas are made with seasonal veggies, black beans, and cheese, slathered with our homemade 5-Minute Enchilada Sauce. They’re delicious and easy.

Vegetarian Enchiladas

Butternut Squash Risotto

This Butternut Squash Risotto recipe is wonderfully creamy and comforting. Savory leeks, paired with fresh sage and maple pecans, infuse it with delicious flavor.

Butternut Risotto

Eggplant Parmesan

This Eggplant Parmesan recipe features layers of lightly breaded baked eggplant, flavorful tomato sauce, parmesan cheese, fresh basil and melty mozzarella. A vegetarian classic!

Eggplant Parmesan

Butternut Squash Lasagna

This Butternut Squash Lasagna with Wild Mushrooms and Sage can be madewith no-boil noodles. It’s a cozy meatless main, with tons of 5-star reviews!

Butternut Squash Lasagna

Mushroom Wellington

This Mushroom Wellington with rosemary and pecans is not only beautiful—it’s delicious! It’s the perfect vegetarian main dish for special gatherings, holidays, or Sunday supper.

Mushroom Wellington

Easy Vegetarian Dinners (30-min meals)

These easy 30-minute vegetarian dinners will take the stress out of busy weeknights!

Brothy Beans on Garlic Toast

Brothy Beans over garlic-infused sourdough toast with lacinato kale, roasted peppers, olives, capers, and lemon zest—a simple 30-minute meatless meal with pantry ingredients.

Beans on Toast

Lo Mein Noodles

Fast, easy recipe for Lo Mein that can be made in under 20 minutes. Loaded up with healthy vegetables, this easy dinner is perfect for busy weeknights!

Lo Mein

Spring Pea Risotto

This pea risotto recipe is lemony and minty and sings of spring. It’s easy to make in about 30 minutes, a delicious vegetarian dinner!

Spring Pea Risotto

Cabbage Stir Fry

This quick and easy Cabbage Stir Fry overflows with savory Asian flavor. Add your protein of choice and serve over rice or soba noodles. Ready in 30 mins!

Cabbage Sti Fry

Shakshuka

Shakshuka is delicious any time of day! It’s a flavorful North African baked egg dish with sautéed peppers, tomatoes and spices, topped with eggs and fresh herbs.

Shakshuka

Rajas Tacos

These Rajas Tacos are incredibly delicious! Made creamy corn, poblano peppers and onions with a hint of Mexican Crema served with cilantro and lime.So much flavor!

Rajas Tacos

Nasi Goreng (Indonesian Fried Rice)

A tasty recipe for vegetarian Nasi Goreng (Indonesian Fried Rice) loaded up with fresh, healthy veggies! A tasty healthy one-pan meal!

Nasi Goreng

Mushroom Toast

This Mushroom Toast recipe (aka Mushroom Tartine) is savory, comforting, and delicious any time of day! Ready in 20 minutes, it’s a quick and easy meal we think you’ll fall in love with!

Mushroom Toast

Italian Baked Beans and Greens

Italian Baked Beans, with kale, cannellini beans, and your favorite homemade (or store-bought) Marinara sauce, baked in the oven until golden and bubbling. A delicious vegetarian main!

Italian Baked Beans

Vegetable Fried Rice

This recipe for Vegetable Fried Rice uses leftover rice and any of the beautiful stray veggies you may have in your fridge!

Vegetable Fried Rice

Baked Enchilada Beans

A quick and easy dinner idea, Baked Enchilada Beans are made with homemade, 5-minute enchilada sauce and Mexican cheese, baked in the oven until warm and melty.

Enchilada Beans

Crispy Baked Tacos

Crispy Baked Tacos are filled with refried beans, melty cheese and your choice of toppings. An easy, kid-friendly vegetarian meal,with just 10 minutes of prep!

Crispy Baked Tacos

Veggie Quesadillas

Vegetarian Quesadillas filled with black beans & veggies like bell peppers, zucchini, sweet potato, greens, black beans and melty cheese seasoned with savory Mexican spices.

Veggie Quesadillas

Healthy Vegetarian Recipes

Veggie-packed vegetarian meals that are healthy, hearty and satisfying!

Korean Tofu Rice Bowls

Punchy and flavorful, these Korean Tofu Rice Bowls are made with crispy gochujang tofu, jasmine rice, spicy cucumber salad, and fermented kimchi. Healthy, vegan, delicious!

Korean Tofu Rice Bowl

Oaxacan Baked Sweet Potatoes

These Baked Sweet Potatoes are loaded up with healthy veggies and infused with Oaxacan flavors, served over optional Mole Sauce.

Baked Sweet Potatoes

Broccoli Cakes

These vegetarian Broccoli Quinoa Cakes can be made in 30 minutes & are a delicious, healthy vegetarian main that your whole family will love!

Broccoli Cakes

Zucchini Boats

These vegetarian stuffed Zucchini Boats are filled with mushrooms, spinach, bell pepper, basil, and kalamata olives and baked in a marinara sauce.

Vegetarian Zucchini Boats

Stuffed Spaghetti Squash

Enchilada Stuffed Spaghetti Squash with black beans, corn, bell pepper, enchilada sauce, and melty cheese- a tasty Mexican-inspired vegetarian dinner.

Stuffed Spaghetti Squash

Baked Chile Rellenos

These Baked Chile Rellenosare a healthy take on the traditional Mexican classic. Roasted instead of fried, filled with black beans and cheese, and slathered with incredible rancheros sauce.

Healthy Chile Rellenos

Vegetarian Shepherds Pie

This vegetarian shepherd’s pie is hearty and comforting! Savory mushrooms, root vegetables, and white beans are bathed in a flavorful gravy and topped with pillowy, buttery mashed potatoes.

Vegetarian Shepherds Pie

Enchilada Casserole

Veggie-packed, healthy, Enchilada Casserole with black beans, corn, sweet potatoes, and a quick 5-minute Enchilada Sauce. It’s comforting and healthy!

Enchilada Casserole

Roasted Cauliflower Steaks with Romesco Sauce

Roasted Cauliflower Steaks with Romesco Sauce over a bed of simply seasoned lentils. A quick and easy vegetarian dinner that is healthy and delicious!

Roasted Cauliflower Steaks

Vegetarian Pasta Recipes

These vegetarian pasta recipes are packed ful of healthy veggies.

Broccoli Pasta

Orecchiette with Broccoli Sauce – a simple vegetarian pasta dish hailing from Tuscany that is easy to make, healthy, and oh-so-delicious!

Broccoli Orecchiette

Spinach Basil Lasagna

Spinach Lasagna filled with a savory mixture of spinach, veggies, and cheese, layered with a luscious Basil Spinach Sauce. A delicious vegetarian meal the whole family will devour!

Spinach Lasagna

Miso Pasta

This Miso Pasta recipe is creamy, rich, and full of umami goodness. Topped with sauteed mushrooms, it’s an easy weeknight meal in under 30 minutes, Vegan-adaptable and gluten-free- adaptable.

Miso Pasta

Gnocchi with Mushrooms

Sautéed mushrooms, fennel, and spinach combine perfectly with gnocchi (store-bought or homemade) topped with creamy goat cheese. A tasty meatless meal!

Gnocchi

Spaghetti w/ Fresh Tomato Sauce

Spaghetti with Fresh Tomato Sauce is simple, fast, and absolutely delicious! An easy vegetarian meal in under 30 minutes.

Spaghetti!

Baked Ziti

Baked Ziti with Spinach, Mushrooms, and Ricotta – a simple, healthy one-pot vegetarian meal with only 15 minutes of hands-on time before baking in the oven.

Baked Ziti

Zucchini Pasta

Here’s a 30-minute recipe for Lemony Zucchini Pasta. Grated zucchini melts into a flavorful succulent sauce, perfect for cradling linguini or your favorite pasta!

Zucchini pasta

Broccoli Manicotti

Healthy delicious Broccoli Manicotti – a hearty, healthy vegetarian meal that can be made ahead! Perfect for weeknight dinners or the holiday table.

Manicotti

Fregola w/ Corn, Zucchini & Basil

Fregola Sarda Pasta with Corn, Zucchini, and Basil, sprinkled with pecorino. A fast and easy Italian-inspired meal that comes together in 30 minutes.

Fregola

Truffle Mac & Cheese

This earthy, decadent Truffle Mac and Cheese is a mushroom lover’s dream. It’s easier than you think and can be made ahead.

Truffle Mac

High Protein Vegetarian Dinners

These vegetarian dinner ideas are packed full of plant-based protein!

Crispy Sesame Tempeh Bowl

This Crispy Sesame Tempeh bowl is full of plant protein! Served with brown rice, crunchy veggies, and avocado. You’ll love the flavors!

Tempeh Bowl

Lentil Bowls

These high-protein Lentil Bowls are grain-free, nourishing and delicious! Topped with seasonal veggies and flavorful tahini sauce, they are great for meal prep.

Lentil Bowls

Indian Cauliflower, Chickpea & Tofu Bowls

Roasted Indian Cauliflower with Chickpeas and Caramelized Tofu, seasoned with a simple Madras Curry dressing. High in protein, it’s a healthy vegetarian meal!

Indian Cauliflower Bowls

Baked Tofu

Baked Tofu is high in protein, healthy, and super delicious! Here are three different marinades for the best-tasting baked tofu.

Baked Tofu

Lentil Curry

This Indian Lentil Curry is full of protein and infused with warm spices. Serve it over a bed of spinach, basmati rice, or homemade naan bread!

Lentil Curry

Black Bean Burgers

These Black Bean Burgers are healthy, easy and delicious. Full of plant-based protein, make them in under 30 minutes!

Healthy Black Bean Burgers

Lentil Spinach Dal

Lentils are bathed in the most luxurious Indian spinach sauce. This delicious meal is loaded with plant-based protein and can be made in 30 minutes.

Lentil Spinach Dal

Mind-Blowing Vegan Chili

This Vegan Chili recipe is so rich and robust! Packed full of flavor, it’s wholesome and hearty with layers of complexity and depth. Video.

Vegan Chili

Vegetable Frittata

Delicious any time of day, this baked Vegetable Frittata recipe is packed full of healthy veggies and protein, perfect for brunch, lunch or dinner.

Veggie Frittata

Chana Masala

An authentic recipe for Chana Masala using dry or canned chickpeas that can be made in an Instant pot or on the stovetop. Easy and flavorful, and full of plant protein.

Chana Masala

Wholesome Vegetarian Soups

One of the easiest ways to add more vegetarian meals into your life is with veggie-packed soups.

Golden Chickpea Soup

This Golden Chickpea Soup recipe is like sunshine in a bowl. Made with veggies and rice in a golden turmeric coconut milk broth. A cheery soup for cozy winter days. Gluten-free.

Golden Chickpea Soup

Harira: Moroccan Lentil and Chickpea Soup

This Moroccan Lentil and Chickpea Soupcalled Harira is hearty, full of protein and loaded with nutrients.

Harira

Peanut Butter Ramen

Homemade Peanut Butter Ramen! A rich, flavorful peanut butter ramen broth topped with deliciously crispy Korean gochujang tofu.

Peanut Butter Ramen

Simple Celery Soup

A healing bowl of Celery Soup- comforting, affordable and flavorful, that can be made in 35 minutes. Healthy, delicious and perfect any time of year.

Celery soup

African Peanut Soup

Spicy African Peanut Soup ismade with everyday pantry items that transform into a lively soup with full-bodied flavors.

African Peanut Soup

Green Curry Noodle Soup

Thai Green Curry Noodle Soup is a tasty vegetarian meal loaded with healthy veggies and your choice of protein.

Green Curry Noodle Soup

Best Homemade Tomato Soup

Perfect any time of year; this Tomato Soup recipe is easy to make, lusciously creamy, and delicious. Vegan-adaptable!

Best Tomato Soup

Ribollita | Tuscan Bean Soup

This Tuscan Bean Soup(aka Ribollita) is made with cannellini beans, lacinato kale, and vegetables. Hearty and warming it is one of our most popular recipes!

Ribollita

Poblano Corn Chowder

Heart-warming Poblano Corn Chowder is creamy, vegan, and full of summertime flavor. Corn, potatoes, and poblano peppers with Mexican spices.

Poblano Corn Chowder

Khao Soi

This Khao Soi recipe is rich, fragrant and delicious! It’s a Coconut Curry Noodle Soup that hails from Northern Thailand and can be made with tofu.

Khao Soi

Red Lentil Soup

This simple, delicious Red Lentil Soup recipe will soon become your new favorite! Highly adaptable, with simple, wholesome ingredients, it is fast and easy.

Red lentil Soup

hearty Vegetarian Salads

These plant-based vegetarian salads are a light and delicious vegetarian meal.

Thai Noodle Salad

This Thai Noodle Salad with Peanut Sauce is loaded with healthy veggies. Add Sesame Ginger Tofu for added protein for a light meatless meal.

Thai Noodle Salad

Roasted Broccoli Salad

A delicious recipe for Roasted Broccoli Salad with toasted almonds, kalamata olives, and lemon zest, drizzled with delicious Mustard Seed Maple Dressing.

Roasted Broccoli Salad

Greek Pasta Salad

This Greek pasta salad is always a hit at gatherings! Fresh veggies combined with tender orzo pasta and chickpeas tossed in the tastiest Greek salad dressing.

Greek pasta salad

Southwest Pasta Salad

Zesty Southwest Pasta Salad with crunchy fresh veggies, corn, and black beans dressed with a delicious Chipotle Ranch Dressing.

Southwest Pasta Salad

Pesto Pasta Salad

Pesto Pasta Salad w/ cherry tomatoes, baby mozzarella, olives & fresh basil tossed in a Creamy Pesto Dressing. Vegan, gluten-free adaptable.

Pesto Pasta Salad

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65+ Best Vegetarian Dinner Recipes

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  • Author: Sylvia Fountaine | Feasting at Home
  • Prep Time: 30
  • Cook Time: 30
  • Total Time: 1 hour
  • Yield: 3 bowls 1x
  • Category: vegetarian recipes, bowls
  • Method: roasted
  • Cuisine: American
  • Diet: Vegetarian
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Here are our best vegetarian recipes! Quick & easy meatless meals, healthy vegetarian dinner recipes, high-protein vegetarian meals, vegetarian pasta, hearty soups, and more! (Moroccan Bowls)

Ingredients

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Moroccan Rice

  • 1 cup basmati rice– white basmati rice cooks in 20 minutes (vs. brown basmati rice: 40 mins)
  • 1 1/2 cups water (or 1 3/4 cups if using brown basmati rice – see package directions)
  • 1 cinnamon stick (or 1/2 teaspoon ground cinnamon)
  • 1/2 teaspoon cumin
  • 1/2 teaspoon salt
  • 1/4 cup raisins or dried currants

Roasted Veggies

  • 1/2 head cauliflower, cut into florets ( or feel free to cook the whole thing and use leftovers for lunch)
  • 1 can chickpeas, drained, rinsed, patted dry
  • one onion, sliced
  • 23 tablespoons olive oil

Moroccan Spice Blend

  • 1 teaspoon salt
  • 1 teaspoon garlic powder
  • 1/2 teaspoon cracked black pepper
  • 1/2 teaspoon brown sugar, optional
  • 1 teaspoon cumin
  • 1 teaspoon coriander
  • 1/2 teaspoon cinnamon
  • 1/4 teaspoon ground cloves
  • 1/4 teaspoon ground ginger

Herby Yogurt Sauce

  • 1 cup plain yogurt or coconut yogurt
  • 1 cup Italian parsley or cilantro (a combination is nice)
  • 1 garlic clove, grated
  • 1 teaspoon coriander (or cumin)
  • 1/2 teaspoon paprika or smoked paprika
  • 1/4 teaspoon salt

Bowl additions

  • 3 cups baby spinach
  • 1/2-3/4 cup pomegranate seeds
  • 1/4 cup toasted slivered almonds.

Instructions

  1. Preheat oven to 425F.
  2. Start the Rice. In a medium pot, place water, spices and salt to boil. Rinse the rice, drain it, and add it to boiling water. Cover, lower heat to simmer. White basmati rice rice will take 20 mins and brown rice will take 40 mins. See notes.
  3. Prep the veggies. Cut cauliflower and onion and place them along with drained chickpeas, on a parchment lined sheet-pan.Drizzle all with olive oil. Mix together the spice blend in a small bowl and sprinkle with the spice blend. Give things a little toss.
  4. Bake in the oven for 20-25 minutes. Check, toss, and cook for 5 more minutes if necessary. See notes.
  5. Make the Herby yogurt sauce. Mix ingredients together in a medium bowl. If you want it thinner, add a splash of water or olive oil to achieve desired consistency.
  6. Assemble the bowls. Divide rice among bowls. Top with a handful of baby spinach. Add warm roasted cauliflower, onions, and chickpeas. Top with a drizzle of yogurt sauce, fresh pomegranate seeds, and almonds.

Notes

See a more detailed recipe here: Moroccan Cauliflower Bowls

Nutrition

  • Serving Size: 1 bowl
  • Calories: 502
  • Sugar: 7.3 g
  • Sodium: 1017.3 mg
  • Fat: 16.2 g
  • Saturated Fat: 3.1 g
  • Carbohydrates: 75.3 g
  • Fiber: 10.1 g
  • Protein: 16.5 g
  • Cholesterol: 6.2 mg
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