16 Vegetarian Dinners So Flavorful, You’ll Forget They’re Meat-Free!
If you think vegetarian dinners are bland or boring, think again! These 16 flavorful dishes are packed with vibrant ingredients and bold flavors that will make you forget they’re meat-free. From hearty grain bowls to savory pastas and satisfying salads, these meals prove that plant-based cooking can be just as indulgent and delicious. Get ready to enjoy wholesome, satisfying dinners that will leave you craving more!
Vegetarian Cobb Salad
This Vegetarian Cobb Salad replaces the meat with smoked tofu for a super easy riff on a classic recipe. Chopped veggies, hard boiled eggs, and crumbled blue cheese are topped with a red wine vinaigrette for a delicious and nourishing chopped salad.
Vegetarian Baked Ziti
Looking for an easy and delicious weeknight dinner? This Vegetarian Baked Ziti is it! This recipe adds lentils for extra protein, ricotta, and spinach to sneak in some extra veggies.
Creamy Vegan Broccoli Soup with Crispy Shallots
This easy creamy broccoli soup is rich, comforting and topped with crispy shallots. It’s also paleo, gluten free, vegetarian and vegan.
Cheesy Vegetarian Zucchini Lasagna
Satisfy your craving for Italian with this amazing low-carb Vegetarian Zucchini Lasagna. It’s comfort food minus the carbs. Tonight, we are going to manga bene (eat good)!
Caprese Pasta Salad
This Caprese Pasta Salad is packed full of fresh flavors and is perfect for any occasion! Whether you are serving it as a side dish or the main event, this mix of tomatoes, mozzarella, basil, and pasta is a great way to enjoy the fresh taste of summer.
Feta & Pesto CousCous Salad
Feta Couscous Salad is healthy, fresh, and just what you need this summer! Seasoned couscous is cooked until fluffy, then tossed with diced summer vegetables, crumbled feta cheese, and pesto sauce. The end result is a flavorful and refreshing vegetarian pasta salad that’s perfect for potlucks, picnics, or just a quick weeknight dinner.
Creamy Vegetarian Tortellini Soup
Creamy vegetarian tortellini soup is the perfect bowl of coziness you need for a cold night. The recipe is highly customizable, and you can have it on the table in just 30 minutes!
Vegetarian Niçoise Salad
This Vegetarian Niçoise Salad is a riff on the traditional recipe, but without any fish! Featuring green beans, potatoes, and eggs, it’s an easy and healthy salad that’s simplicity at its best.
Broccoli Pasta
This cheesy, creamy, easy Broccoli Pasta is a delicious dinner recipe packed full of vegetables that can be on your table fast. What more can you ask for?
Vegetarian Borscht Recipe
Vegetarian Borscht is a delicious vegetable stew with a signature deep red color. Made with beets, potatoes, carrots, tomatoes and more, it is often served with sour cream, dill and hard boiled eggs.
Keto Eggplant Parmesan – Only 5 Ingredients!
Looking for a vegetarian keto dinner that won’t break the carb budget? This 5 ingredient keto eggplant parmesan is packed with my favorite low carb marinara sauce and ooey gooey cheese!
Easy Keto Shakshuka Recipe – Vegetarian
This easy Keto Shakshuka recipe is the perfect vegetarian dish that can be used as a side dish or a main dish. We keep it easy by using jarred marinara but you can also make this with homemade marinara sauce.
Vegetarian Frittata with Corn and Tomatoes
This Vegetarian Frittata Recipe features sweet corn and tomatoes with a bit of sharp cheddar for an easy and healthy meal the whole family will love. Naturally low-carb and gluten-free, this healthy vegetarian frittata is perfect for breakfast, lunch, dinner, or make-ahead meals!
Vegetarian Gnocchi Bake
This Vegetarian Gnocchi Bake is easy, healthy, and delicious! Gnocchi gets tossed in a pan together with fresh vegetables, capers, and ricotta and then baked in the oven to bubbly perfection. Easily made vegan or gluten-free, baked gnocchi is a meal the whole family will love!
Slow Cooker Vegetarian Chili
Slow Cooker Vegetarian Chili is a game-changer, especially for those looking for delicious vegetarian recipes. Stewed tomatoes, a variety of peppers, and a host of seasonings make this chili an ideal dinner option when you’re looking to put something easy and healthy on the table.
Vegetarian and Vegan Mixed Vegetable Paella
Vegetarian paella may seem odd, but it lends itself perfectly to being a vegetable-based dinner, my version features artichokes and fennel.
