5 Quick Vegetarian Dinner Recipes – Fuss-free evenings
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Have you ever asked yourself “what should I make for dinner?” and felt completely out of options? With this compilation of 5 quick vegetarian dinner recipes, worry no more – we have you covered!
If cooking after a long day doesn’t feel like an easy task, these quick dinner recipes may just become your saving grace (or simply something to look forward to in the evening).
They’re set on creating a perfect dinner plan for you. Your main duty will be to relax because all the recipes are incredibly easy.
You’re getting Monday to Friday healthy vegetarian dinner ideas which require little effort to throw together. All are speedy and lazy but incredibly delicious!
5 quick vegetarian dinner recipes – no more boring meals
Want to start your week with a delicious dinner ready in no more than 25 minutes? We’ve got rice, toast, tacos, salad or pizza – a new option for each day of your working week!
Choose whatever you’d like to start with – there’s no chance of getting bored or tired of cooking.
What’s more, our quick vegetarian dinner recipes provide protein and nutrition to make your meals super filling (as do these healthy vegetarian dinner ideas which you should also check out!). Your appetite and satiety will be right under control.
What you need to know about dinner timing
Some of you may be wondering what’s an ideal time to eat dinner. Does dinner timing actually matter?
Maybe! There’s not evidence yet to know for sure.
But some studies suggest that the best time to eat dinner for weight loss is a couple of hours before going to sleep, to give your body some time to digest food.
Of course, everything depends on your health goals and medical conditions. If you find yourself really hungry before bedtime, you can still choose some healthy snacks to support weight loss.
Check out our compilation of low-calorie healthy snacks for extra nutrients and snacking advice.
Healthy dinner recipes for weight loss
Of course, dinner can be part of healthy weight loss, should you wish it.
If you’re trying to lose weight, you should never go to bed mad or hungry. You really need a nutritious dinner to control your cravings and prevent over-snacking or overeating in the morning.
Our 5 quick vegetarian dinner recipes can help you meal prep to achieve your weight loss goals without sacrificing taste and flavours.
Need any ideas for breakfast and lunch as well? Check out our free vegetarian weight loss meal plan for essential nutrition basics and more easy recipes.
Our quick vegetarian dinner recipes are all homemade which can bring a lot of health benefits. You can control the quality of ingredients and calorie count to go for the best dinner recipes for weight loss (try our vegetarian low calorie dinners where we’ve done the calorie counting for you!).
1. Vegetarian Fried Rice
Bonus: healthy, easy, no ingredients left behind
619 calories per serving
Everybody should know how to make veggie fried rice. Hands down one of the most delicious and easiest ways to use up leftovers. Ready in max. 15 minutes!
2. Smooching Mushrooms on Toast
Recipe by: HurryTheFoodUp
Bonus: light and nutritious
329 calories per serving
Our delicious vegan take on the trendiest cafe food of the moment, Mushrooms on Toast. It’s perfect for everything from a savory breakfast to a light dinner.
3. Lentil Tacos
Bonus: packed with protein and fiber, comfort food
599 calories per serving
These veggie lentil tacos are our new go-to meal. SO TASTY and stacked with lentil protein and fiber, it’s time to take dinner up to the next level.
4. Healthy Egg Salad
Bonus: high-protein, extremely healthy and filling
446 calories per serving
Looking to up your salad game? Try this healthy egg salad recipe with quinoa and beets – the perfect weight loss lunch (and why not try it with one of these low calorie salad dressings?)! Lots of balanced proteins here too!
5. Perfect Pizza Pancake Recipe
Bonus: healthy and easy-to-follow recipe, divine taste
405 calories per serving
These pizza pancakes are perfect for lunch or dinner – super simple and full of the most exciting base and taste combos make it the best of both worlds!
Ingredients
- ¾ cup flour (¾ cup = 130g)
- ⅔ cup water (⅔ cup = 150ml)
- 1 tsp olive oil
- 1 tsp dried yeast
- 3 tbsp tomato paste (thick stuff)
- 2 tbsp dried Italian herbs (or oregano)
- 1 ball low fat mozzarella (1 ball = 125g/4.5oz)
- 8 olives
- 1 handful basil, fresh
Instructions
- Blend the yeast, water and flour together until smooth.¾ cup flour, ⅔ cup water, 1 tsp dried yeast
- Pour into a pan that is wiped lightly with oil. Spread the dough evenly. The batter will be enough for two small or one big pizza.1 tsp olive oil
- Give it a minute or two to set, then flip. Cook with a lid on for best results.
- Add tomato paste and mix in the dried herbs. Spread it evenly over the base.2 tbsp dried Italian herbs (or oregano), 3 tbsp tomato paste
- Chop the mozzarella and olives, lay them over the top.1 ball low fat mozzarella, 8 olives
- Cook with lid on, at a low-medium heat. 8-10 mins for thin and crispy, 15 for deep pan.
- Add fresh basil at the end.1 handful basil, fresh
NOTES
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- Mega quick lunch Fabulous Fulda
- Tasty and uncomplicated Sweetcorn Fritters
- The super-nutritious Feta and Spinach Pancakes
- The best ever Vegetarian Zucchini Lasagna
- Simple & Delicious Fluffy Protein Pancakes
Nutrition
Enjoy our quick vegetarian dinner recipes for each day of your busy week (and if you want more, try these easy vegetarian meals too!)! Feel free to share more of your favourite dinner ideas with us (and why not check out our vegetarian high protein dinners if you want to more inspiration!).
Dave Bell
I’m not a foodie, although I do love eating. I believe food should serve us and our goals, not hinder. Taking control and responsibility for what I eat is important to me. Lots of veggie protein is my way forward.
This article has been medically reviewed by James LeBaigue MSc Learn More
James LeBaigue MSc
James has a Masters Degree in Sport and Exercise Nutrition, as well as an Advanced Diploma in Human Nutrition.
He loves combining his scientific knowledge along with food in the real world, and these recipes are the result.
He’s on top of all the latest evidence and guidelines to make sure our nutrition advice on the website is as accurate as it can be.
By day he works as an Advanced Clinical Practitioner in a busy NHS GP Practice.
Each recipe is tested and then eaten (much to James’ delight), many times before it is deemed worthy to be published. Bon appetit!
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