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66 Perfect Vegetarian Dinner Recipes – Weeknights just got easier

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When your to-do list is as long as your arm, the kids aren’t in bed and you can’t be bothered to spend the next hour in the kitchen, the best thing you can have is a quick and easy vegetarian dinner recipe.

Lucky for you, you don’t even need to hunt around for an exciting, easy recipe that will charge up the taste buds and still be ready in no time.

The best quick vegetarian dinner ideas are here, ready for your perusal.

This is a compilation of our favorite quick-to-prepare, vegetarian meals, ranging from vegetarian casseroles to vegetarian fried rice to vegetarian pasta recipes – basically whatever you fancy!

There’s also a good deal of vegan recipes hiding amongst these delicious vegetarian dinner ideas, so there’s something for everyone (you should also check these cheap vegetarian meals for some super budget-friendly options!).

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And without further ado, here’s our list of Easy Vegetarian Dinner Recipes

Make sure to scroll all the way down if you are especially looking for recipes that suit your workouts (or check out these veggie post-workout meals!).

Quick & Easy Vegetarian Dinners

Easy Vegetable Stir Fry with Creamy Peanut Sauce

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4.81 from 63 votes
Protein: 21g
Calories: 604kcal
Ready in:25 minutes
Recipe by: HurryTheFoodUp

Bonus: incredibly simple but oh so tasty
592 calories per serving

A delicious peanut sauce compliments this fantastic stir fry with simple-to-follow cooking tips. Beginner friendly and super quick to make!

Mexican Bean Stew

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4.85 from 13 votes
Protein: 22g
Calories: 519kcal
Ready in:25 minutes
Recipe by: Abril Macías

Bonus: a bit sweet, a little bit spicy, and absolutely delicious! Perfect for freezing, too.

After a high protein, high fiber, low-calorie vegetarian dinner? Our Mexican bean stew is just the ticket! Try it now!

Mango Curry

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4.75 from 47 votes
Protein: 15g
Calories: 580kcal
Ready in:30 minutes
Recipe by: Dave

Bonus: easy, fast, tropical

This virtually vegan mango curry is refreshing, tropical, super-quick, and soooooo easy (it’s actually one of our top easy mango recipes ever!)! Don’t miss out on this one.

Arugula Lentil Salad From Heaven

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4.64 from 50 votes
Protein: 22g
Calories: 529kcal
Ready in:12 minutes
Recipe by: HurryTheFoodUp

Bonus: cashews, lentils, arugula benefits

High protein, iron and fiber in exotic Arugula and Lentil Salad that’s healthy and vegan. Only 12 minutes to make with easy-to-find ingredients.

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Smoked Tofu and Hummus Buddha Bowl

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4.78 from 18 votes
Protein: 21g
Calories: 426kcal
Ready in:15 minutes
Recipe by: Hauke

Bonus: combination of flavourful rice and smoky tofu

Indulge with this smoky and savory Buddha Bowl. The combination of smoked tofu, hummus, and turmeric rice makes for a perfect vegan lunch (or dinner!)

Vegan Pho Recipe – Vietnamese Noodle Soup

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5 from 4 votes
Protein: 20g
Calories: 520kcal
Ready in:20 minutes

Bonus: tasty, filling, and interesting

After a delicious and filling dinner? Try our vegan pho recipe – a healthy Vietnamese noodle soup with crispy tofu topping (this one is also one of our fave ever high protein vegan soups!)!

Oven Roasted Broccoli Halloumi Traybake

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5 from 2 votes
Protein: 32g
Calories: 562kcal
Ready in:35 minutes
Recipe by: Abril Macías

Bonus: a practical weeknight dinner

Looking for a healthy vegetarian dinner? Try this simple oven-roasted broccoli with halloumi & lentils. 32g protein each!

Healthy Huevo Rancheros

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5 from 8 votes
Protein: 16g
Calories: 360kcal
Ready in:15 minutes
Recipe by: Abril Macías

Bonus: perfectly suited for breakfast

Quick, easy and traditional, this totally Mexican dish is one you can put together very quickly. Ideal for those midweek, post-work meals.

Lentil Tacos

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4.88 from 16 votes
Protein: 29g
Calories: 599kcal
Ready in:20 minutes
Recipe by: HurryTheFoodUp

Bonus: full of flavor, fiber, and protein

Zhuzh-up your next Taco Tuesday with these ah-mazing lentil tacos. You will never go back to mince again!

Smooching Mushrooms on Toast

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4.78 from 22 votes
Protein: 20g
Calories: 409kcal
Ready in:12 minutes

Bonus: nutritious, tasty, versatile

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. Add a zingy and fresh green salad for a quick midweek supper.

Perfect Pizza Pancake Recipe

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4.68 from 28 votes
Protein: 25g
Calories: 405kcal
Ready in:25 minutes
Recipe by: Dave

Bonus: easy vegetarian dinner that’s also cheesy & crispy

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 (they even make it on our list of the best veggie pizza recipes)!

Easy Tomato Spinach Pasta

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4.77 from 30 votes
Protein: 24g
Calories: 520kcal
Ready in:25 minutes

Bonus: a “quick and amazing” vegetarian dinner recipe

A simple but delicious dish that requires bugger all washing up! It’s also an easy way to get all that healthy spinach into your system.

Lentil Quinoa Salad

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4.88 from 8 votes
Protein: 17g
Calories: 428kcal
Ready in:27 minutes
Recipe by: Abril Macías

Bonus: a super healthy and nutritious salad

If you’re looking for healthy vegetarian quinoa recipes, then this superfood salad featuring red lentils and quinoa will be your thing ! It’s jazzed up with crunchy almonds, tangy olives, and creamy avocado.

Posh Baked Potatoes

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4.72 from 7 votes
Protein: 27g
Calories: 678kcal
Ready in:13 minutes

Bonus: so much flavor, in so simple a dish!

This elegant baked potato is a well of sophistication. Impress the neighbors, nay, impress anyone with this cultivated classy classic.

Quick and Easy Vegetarian Thai Green Curry (30 Minutes)

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4.82 from 37 votes
Protein: 18g
Calories: 510kcal
Ready in:30 minutes
Recipe by: HurryTheFoodUp

Bonus: spicy, creamy, full of herby goodness

One of our earliest recipes, it is a no-brainer why this remains a top favorite. So tasty and nourishing, it is the perfect thing to have on a cold night. Or any night!

Spicy Vegetarian Dragon Noodles

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4.75 from 12 votes
Protein: 13g
Calories: 575kcal
Ready in:20 minutes
Recipe by: HurryTheFoodUp

Bonus: Meatless Monday, here you come!

Love spice? Love noodles? Love dragons? Want all of those things in 1 healthy package? Try our delicious spicy dragon noodles now!

Vegan Chickpea Curry

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4.77 from 193 votes
Protein: 13g
Calories: 465kcal
Ready in:25 minutes
Recipe by: HurryTheFoodUp

Bonus: ridiculously tasty and nutritious – packed with protein, iron, and fiber!

We are massively fond of chickpeas, in case you haven’t guessed! Here’s our awesome vegan take on the insanely popular dish. 

Heavenly Halloumi Salad

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4.80 from 24 votes
Protein: 24g
Calories: 474kcal
Ready in:25 minutes
Recipe by: HurryTheFoodUp

Bonus: looooads of protein, fiber, plenty of nutrients

Full of protein, fiber, and loads of other nutrients this halloumi salad will keep you feeling full for hours – and you’ll secretly be looking forward to more!

Vegan Vegetable Lo Mein

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4.74 from 26 votes
Protein: 17g
Calories: 430kcal
Ready in:20 minutes
Recipe by: HurryTheFoodUp

Bonus: much more healthier than a takeaway

Looking for a speedy noodle dish, packed with vegetables and flavor? The search is over with this easy vegetable lo mein!

Black Bean Burrito Bowl

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5 from 3 votes
Protein: 28g
Calories: 516kcal
Ready in:30 minutes
Recipe by: Abril Macías

Bonus: super healthy, nutritious

In this healthy burrito bowl, we’ve got quinoa, avocado, pineapple, tofu, and Adobo sauce for a sizzling taste bud fiesta!

Amazing Aubergine (Eggplant) Curry

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4.70 from 143 votes
Protein: 7g
Calories: 459kcal
Ready in:35 minutes
Recipe by: HurryTheFoodUp

Bonus: a delicious meal in a bowl

This amazing aubergine curry (or eggplant curry) is quick, vegan, and soooo tasty. Eat as it is or on a bed of plain / jeera rice. Yum!

Tomato Shakshuka

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5 from 5 votes
Protein: 18g
Calories: 354kcal
Ready in:25 minutes

Bonus: quick vegetarian breakfast dish

This easy vegetarian shakshuka recipe breaks everything down into simple steps for a great Shakshuka result every time! High in protein and perfect for dinner or for breakfast!

Roasted Asparagus and Tomato with Halloumi

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5 from 2 votes
Protein: 21g
Calories: 406kcal
Ready in:32 minutes
Recipe by: Abril Macías

Bonus: simple and quick

After a healthy, quick-to-make meal? Try our roasted asparagus and tomatoes with halloumi and quinoa. Ready in 30 minutes!

Deliciously Creamy Garlic Mushrooms Recipe

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4.79 from 55 votes
Protein: 7g
Calories: 326kcal
Ready in:20 minutes
Recipe by: HurryTheFoodUp

Bonus: versatile, delicious, healthy

There’s no better use for mushrooms than with garlic and cream – and if you want it, we know how to make it vegan without sacrificing taste. Your call.

Comfort Food

Aubergine and Lentil Vegetarian Moussaka

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5 from 4 votes
Protein: 30g
Calories: 421kcal
Ready in:50 minutes
Recipe by: Abril Macías

Bonus: just 10 mins of prep!

This healthy high protein vegetarian moussaka is a true veggie delight with Greek soul and full of flavour and texture!

Spicy Corn Chowder

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4.68 from 50 votes
Protein: 20g
Calories: 479kcal
Ready in:25 minutes

Bonus: easy-to-find ingredients, hearty and healthy

A spicy, creamy corn chowder that’s satisfying and filling. Simple to make, ready in 25 minutes. Vegetarian and healthy. Tastes best when it’s cold outside.

Vegan Mushroom Stew with Coconut

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5 from 7 votes
Protein: 20g
Calories: 464kcal
Ready in:37 minutes
Recipe by: Abril Macías

Bonus: healthy and filling

After something light and tasty for dinner? Try our high protein coconut mushroom stew – did we mention it’s vegan too?

Cheesy Tuscan Kale and White Bean Soup

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5 from 2 votes
Protein: 23g
Calories: 458kcal
Ready in:45 minutes
Recipe by: Abril Macías

Bonus: loaded with fiber and protein

Fill up and power up on our hot vegetarian kale and white bean soup. It’s an absolute pearl for your healthy slim down diet.

Lentil Vegetable Soup

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4.88 from 8 votes
Protein: 19g
Calories: 438kcal
Ready in:45 minutes
Recipe by: Gabriela English

Bonus: when you need some Italian inspiration

Looking for lots of healthy veggies and good taste in one bowl? This lentil vegetable soup is the perfect option!

Comforting Leek Risotto with Cream Cheese

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5 from 13 votes
Protein: 14g
Calories: 579kcal
Ready in:35 minutes
Recipe by: HurryTheFoodUp

Bonus: creamy, hearty, simple

This creamy leek risotto is easy to make, filling, and oh-so comforting. We show you how to speed it up, too – ideal for an easy weeknight dinner!

Mouthwatering Meatless Chili Sin Carne (vegan)

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4.74 from 88 votes
Protein: 15g
Calories: 367kcal
Ready in:30 minutes
Recipe by: HurryTheFoodUp

Bonus: a nutritional powerhouse

Who said meatless meals can’t deliver? This meatless (aka vegan) chili proves that you can still enjoy your favourite meals, but in a new, animal friendly way.

Dal Khichdi and Kachumber Salad

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4.75 from 8 votes
Protein: 21g
Calories: 459kcal
Ready in:1 hour
Recipe by: Gabriella English

Bonus: diet-friendly dish

The perfect comfort food in a bowl! Rice and creamy lentils come together in this wonderful one-pot dish. A filling and delicious meal!

Easy Baked Feta with Veggies

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4.74 from 41 votes
Protein: 23g
Calories: 505kcal
Ready in:40 minutes
Recipe by: HurryTheFoodUp

Bonus: healthy, nutritious and lots of flavor!

Melted Feta and Veggie Bake. Easy and quick. 10 minutes prep time, then for 30 minutes in the oven. High in vitamins A, C and B6, protein and fiber.

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Mexican Quinoa Enchilada Casserole

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Ready in: 45 minutes
Recipe by: MightyMrs
Bonus: quick, easy, cheesy
Calories: 278 kcal per serving

Quinoa Enchilada Bake is a perfect vegetarian main dish that is filling and delicious. Filled with quinoa, black beans, corn and melted cheese.

Sexy Vegan Lentil Stew

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4.79 from 47 votes
Protein: 16g
Calories: 420kcal
Ready in:30 minutes
Recipe by: Cristina Parés & HurryTheFoodUp

Bonus: nutritious, healthy

The sexiest lentil stew you have ever eaten. A nutritional powerhouse, this recipe is here to kickstart your year – and your health.

Roasted Fennel and Carrots with Chickpeas

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5 from 3 votes
Protein: 23g
Calories: 524kcal
Ready in:35 minutes
Recipe by: Abril Macías

Bonus: sweet, distinctive flavour

Looking for new sheet pan ideas? Try this delicious roasted fennel and carrots with chickpeas! 22g protein per serving!

Creamy Curried Lentil Soup with Coconut

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5 from 9 votes
Protein: 19g
Calories: 493kcal
Ready in:30 minutes
Recipe by: HurryTheFoodUp

Bonus: one pot soup, for those busy nights!

Follow our fool-proof simple cooking steps for the perfect coconut curry lentil soup. Packed with protein, fiber and a high-summer taste!

Broccoli Cheese Casserole

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4.69 from 19 votes
Protein: 27g
Calories: 455kcal
Ready in:1 hour
Recipe by: Hauke

Bonus: great cooking tips!

This cheesy, crispy, oven favourite broccoli cheese casserole is low effort and high reward – complete with cheat tips!

Vegetarian Toad in the Hole

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4.75 from 16 votes
Protein: 32.1g
Calories: 502kcal
Ready in:50 minutes
Recipe by: HurryTheFoodUp

Bonus: light, fluffy, with delicious veggie sausages

Vegetarian toad in the hole paves the way for a meat-free future – why eat meat when you can have this instead?

Roasted Sweet Potato and Beetroot Salad

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5 from 1 vote
Protein: 19g
Calories: 579kcal
Ready in:50 minutes
Recipe by: Abril Macías

Bonus: hearty vegan salad

Smooth and hearty meets sweet and crunchy, this sweet potato and beetroot salad has got it going on!

Easy Stuffed Bell Peppers in Mediterranean Tomato Sauce

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4.82 from 11 votes
Protein: 24g
Calories: 523kcal
Ready in:55 minutes
Recipe by: HurryTheFoodUp

Bonus: packed with vitamins and nutrients, very easy

Easy Stuffed Bell Peppers baked in a delicious tomato sauce – foolproof instructions and packed with vitamins and nutrients – bring the health back!

Family Favorites

Mexican Vegetarian Tacos

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4.81 from 26 votes
Protein: 18g
Calories: 588kcal
Ready in:30 minutes
Recipe by: Lorena & HurryTheFoodUp

Bonus: perfect for family dinner nights

One of the most delicious vegetarian recipes I’ve ever made. With loads of veggie fiber and protein means this recipe makes you wonder why you ever wanted meat in the first place.

Sweet and Spicy Roasted Cauliflower Curry

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4.70 from 53 votes
Protein: 15g
Calories: 506kcal
Ready in:40 minutes
Recipe by: HurryTheFoodUp

Bonus: sweet, spicy and vegan

An exciting fusion of Pakistani spices come together with crunchy roasted cauliflower in this classically cooked dish. Eat it with rice or roti, for a delicious and easy vegetarian dinner.

Pasta Arrabiata

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4.75 from 8 votes
Protein: 20g
Calories: 522kcal
Ready in:30 minutes

Bonus: easy vegetarian dinner for busy weeknights

After a healthy pasta arrabbiata recipe? Try ours! With aubergine and a crushed almond topping, this is the best out there!

Beetroot Pasta

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4.70 from 56 votes
Protein: 26g
Calories: 621kcal
Ready in:25 minutes
Recipe by: Lisa & HurryTheFoodUp

Bonus: full of beetroot-y goodness, vitamins and minerals

The beets are bangin’ in this eye-catching dish. Highly nutritious, beetroots are an awesome addition to any pasta meal – including this beauty!

Sweet Potato Burritos

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4.88 from 32 votes
Protein: 19g
Calories: 457kcal
Ready in:55 minutes
Recipe by: Lorena & HurryTheFoodUp

Bonus: easy, family-friendly recipe

Bursting with sweet potatoes and tantalising Mexican flavors, this authentic burrito recipe is easy to make for one or the whole big family!

Sweet Potato Tacos

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5 from 1 vote
Protein: 16g
Calories: 598kcal
Ready in:25 minutes
Recipe by: Abril Macías

Bonus: light, healthy and quick to whip up!

Watching your weight but love Mexican food? Give taco night a healthy twist with these light, tasty sweet potato tacos!

The King of Jacket Potatoes

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4.85 from 13 votes
Protein: 12g
Calories: 415kcal
Ready in:20 minutes

Bonus: a delicious meal, with warm spices to add some zip

There are jacket potatoes, and there’s our version – loaded with fresh vegetables like red bell peppers and zucchini and spiced with fajita seasoning for a nice, zingy flavor. What’s not to love?

Vegetarian Tacos – Authentic Mexican Flavours!

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4.81 from 26 votes
Protein: 18g
Calories: 588kcal
Ready in:30 minutes
Recipe by: Lorena & HurryTheFoodUp

Bonus: tacos from wraps hack

These awesome high-protein vegetarian lentil patties can be used as lentil burgers or fritters, and even made vegan, too!

Vegan Lentil Bolognese

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5 from 4 votes
Protein: 27g
Calories: 582kcal
Ready in:30 minutes
Recipe by: Abril Macías

Bonus: easy dinner that’s vegan and dairy-free

Love a good bolognese but trying to eat less meat? Try our healthy, plant-based lentil bolognese – you’ll never look back!

Leftovers Special

Bean and Pasta Vegetarian Casserole

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4.69 from 16 votes
Protein: 23g
Calories: 483kcal
Ready in:40 minutes
Recipe by: Abril Macias

Bonus: high protein, vegan

A dump and bake dish that will please everyone, this bean and pasta vegetarian casserole makes a perfect healthy dinner (and if you like this, you should try some of our other healthy vegetarian dinner ideas here).

Healthy Refried Beans and Tortillas

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5 from 3 votes
Protein: 22g
Calories: 432kcal
Ready in:25 minutes
Recipe by: Abril Macías

Bonus: protein, fiber, and bean-y benefits

These healthy refried beans are our take on the traditional Mexican dish, with a health-conscious twist!

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Kimchi Fried Rice

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Ready in: 20 minutes
Recipe by: TheVegConnection
Calories: 368 kcal per serving
Bonus: simple ingredients and leftovers come together in a delicious recipe

This recipe brings the comfort food goodness of fried rice and the spicy tang of kimchi together in this Korean twist on an old classic. It’s a quick and easy way to turn your leftover rice into a stunning new meal!

Vegetarian Fried Rice

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4.74 from 49 votes
Protein: 17.2g
Calories: 619kcal
Ready in:15 minutes

Bonus: quick and easy weekday dinner recipe

Everybody should know how to make veggie fried rice. Hands down one of the most delicious and easiest ways to use up leftovers.

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Garlic Smashed Potatoes

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Ready in: 1 hour 25 minutes (just 10 minutes prep)
Recipe by: EatSomethingVegan
Calories: 213 kcal per serving
Bonus: simple and crispy

These Garlic Smashed Potatoes are full of flavor and really tasty. Perfectly browned and deliciously crispy, they’re just the side dish you want to add to your dinner table. Use new potatoes for a sweeter flavor.

Jackfruit Burgers – Veggie Pulled Pork

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4.82 from 16 votes
Protein: 8g
Calories: 462kcal
Ready in:15 minutes

Bonus: quick, easy, and delicious

This easy jackfruit burger is the vegan alternative to pulled pork – and it rocks! Mega-tasty and no little piggies are harmed anywhere along the line. Perfect recipe if you are looking for an impressive dish for a special barbeque!

Black Bean Burgers

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4.88 from 33 votes
Protein: 18g
Calories: 433kcal
Ready in:20 minutes
Recipe by: HurryTheFoodUp

Bonus: doesn’t fall apart, a fabulous source of protein

A black bean burger recipe that doesn’t fall apart, tastes awesome and can even be made vegan (check out these plant-based burger recipes for more vegan specific options)! These veggie burgers would be perfect for your dinner BBQ (or any of these veggie burgers too).

Healthy Vegan Poke Bowl with Sesame Tofu

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5 from 2 votes
Protein: 21g
Calories: 537kcal
Ready in:30 minutes
Recipe by: Abril Macías

Bonus: many tofu and veggie benefits

Need a fresh and healthy new recipe for lunch or dinner? Our vegan poke bowl with sesame tofu is for you – try it now!

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Paneer Jalfrezi

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Ready in: 22 minutes
Recipe by: IndianAmbrosia
Calories: 285 kcal per serving
Bonus: simple, healthy, and tasty

Paneer Jalfrezi is a colorful vegetarian stir fry made with cottage cheese, onions, tomatoes, green peppers, and powdered spices (not our only veggie stir fry recipe either). Couple it with rice or roti for one of the best vegetarian meals!

Roasted Cauliflower Steak with Red Pepper Sauce

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4.50 from 6 votes
Protein: 18g
Calories: 383kcal
Ready in:45 minutes
Recipe by: Abril Macías

Bonus: gluten-free, grain-free

The most scrumptious cauliflower steak, served with yummy red bell pepper and ricotta sauce. Crunchy, creamy, unctuous – just a winner of a dish! See for yourself!

5 from 7 votes
Prep Time:10 minutes
Cook Time:35 minutes
Total Time:45 minutes
Servings:2 servings
Calories:383kcal
Author: Abril Macías

Ingredients

  • 1 cauliflower (15-16 oz = approx. 400g)
  • 9 oz potatoes (9 oz = 250g)
  • 9 oz skim or low fat ricotta (1 block = 9 oz = 250g) (can be replaced for firm tofu or silken tofu)
  • 1 ¼ tsp salt
  • 1 tsp onion powder
  • ½ tsp paprika
  • 1 tsp garlic powder
  • 1 ½ tbsp olive oil
  • Black pepper (to taste)
  • 1 cup roasted bell peppers (200g)
  • 1 clove garlic
  • 1 ½ tsp sugar
  • 1 tbsp parsley, fresh (chopped)

Instructions

  • Preheat the oven to 180 C.
  • Cut potatoes (with skin on) into wedges and cauliflower into steaks 1 inch thick.
    9 oz potatoes, 1 cauliflower
  • Place cauliflower, potatoes and ricotta block in a baking sheet. Mix onion powder, garlic powder, paprika and olive oil; evenly coat cauliflower, ricotta and potatoes with the help of a brush.
    9 oz skim or low fat ricotta, 1 ¼ tsp salt, 1 tsp onion powder, ½ tsp paprika, 1 tsp garlic powder, 1 ½ tbsp olive oil
  • Bake for 30-35 minutes, or until cauliflower and potatoes are fork tender and ricotta is slightly golden. Halfway through (about 15 min. in) turn cauli steaks over.
  • Meanwhile blend roasted bell peppers, garlic clove, sugar and ¼ tsp salt. Reserve until needed.
    1 cup roasted bell peppers, 1 clove garlic, 1 ½ tsp sugar, 1 ¼ tsp salt
  • Serve cauliflower steaks and potatoes with roasted bell pepper sauce and baked ricotta. Finish with a dash of salt, black pepper and parsley.
    1 tbsp parsley, fresh, Black pepper

NOTES

Looking for more light cauliflower recipes?
Creamy & Delicious Broccoli & Cauliflower Soup
Simple & Spicy Cauliflower Curry
Vegan Pakistani Style Dry Cauliflower Curry
Low Carb Garlic Mashed Cauliflower
Quick & Light Broccoli Cauliflower Salad

Nutrition

Nutrition Facts
66 Perfect Vegetarian Dinner Recipes – Weeknights just got easier
Amount per Serving
Calories
383
% Daily Value*
Fat
 
12
g
18
%
Saturated Fat
 
2
g
13
%
Polyunsaturated Fat
 
1
g
Monounsaturated Fat
 
8
g
Cholesterol
 
20
mg
7
%
Sodium
 
2621
mg
114
%
Potassium
 
1332
mg
38
%
Carbohydrates
 
52
g
17
%
Fiber
 
8
g
33
%
Sugar
 
12
g
13
%
Protein
 
18
g
36
%
Vitamin A
 
781
IU
16
%
Vitamin C
 
164
mg
199
%
Calcium
 
308
mg
31
%
Iron
 
3
mg
17
%
* Percent Daily Values are based on a 2000 calorie diet.
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Lastly here are two very frequently asked questions when it comes to veggie dinners.

What is the most famous vegetarian dish?

There is no definitive answer to this question as there are so many! In any case, why go with one when the possibilities are endless, right?

Going by popularity, curries are a massive hit on our website and the top one is the delicious Chickpea Curry. It’s vegan, it’s creamy, and easy enough for a beginner cook to try.

What should I make for my vegetarian friend?

We’d suggest you start with what their favorite vegetable is. And also, what they are allergic to. Now, you have got your must and don’t veg – between these two, you can come up with a veritable feast!

How about our stuffed peppers, the quick and easy Thai green curry or the easy vegetable stir fry?

Our roast cauliflower steak would make an impressive dinner party centrepiece! Finish off with the supremely yummy cashew milkshake.

That’s all folks! Hopefully, one of these vegetarian dinner recipes will quell the hunger in your belly or solve your dilemma of what to make as a vegetarian main meal (if you’re still stuck, we’ve got some more of the best vegetarian meals right here!).

Since there’s everything from vegetarian tacos, to vegetarian jambalaya, to vegetarian curry, we’re pretty sure you can find the perfect addition to your rotation of vegetarian weeknight dinners on this list.

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50 comments
  1. Looks like I’ve got a whole line up of veggie packed dishes! Yum! Thanks for including my Cauliflower Alfredo!

    1. Your’re very welcome Samantha! It’s an awesome dish 😀

    2. Trying this tonight! Can not wait 😀

      1. Yay, enjoy, Kylie!

  2. Hauke…thanks so much for including my skillet enchiladas in this healthy lineup! I’m having a proud moment – I really value your content. Keep rockin it! Thanks again and Happy 2018 to you…Cheers!

    1. You’re very welcome, Traci! Glad you like the lineup, all the best in 2018 to you too 🙂

  3. woah, I love the huge variety of options you give here.. Being a vegetarian this is surely going to be helpful in the coming days, in terms of ideas on what to make.

  4. I am 12 years old and a vegitarian and this provides many helpful and easy ideas for my family. I will try to make as many as I posobly can!!

    1. You’re very welcome Natalie. Enjoy cooking for your family!

  5. Where are the recipes ? I see the photos, but no links to the recipes.

    1. Hi KeeKee, just click the blue link in the ‘recipe by’ section and you’ll be taken straight to each one 🙂

  6. These look and sound amazing, yum! I am going to attempt a vegetarian diet for a month and these are definitely going to help, thanks Dave!

    1. Sounds like a plan to me, Jessica! Going veggie is great – and easy when you know where to look 🙂

    2. how did you vegetarian month go?

  7. What a great list! Saved almost every recipe on here!

    1. Thanks Julie, really glad you’ve found some inspiration! 😀

  8. 5 stars
    Just made the coconut curry rice and vegggy dish and it was outstanding!
    My 16 yr old daughter and I are going green to help save the planet anyway we can !
    Thank you for the quick and great recipes!

    1. That’s so awesome Paula! Really glad you enjoyed – and are doing whatever you can for the planet. Us too, one step at a time! Thanks for writing 🙂

  9. What a great site! And what you say: tasty does not have to be complicated at all

  10. 5 stars
    I really like the Vegan Coconut Curry. It looks so fancy and delicious, I want to try it now. Definitely try the remaining recipes when I have time. Thank you for sharing the best recipe!

    1. Glad you like the recipes!! Yep, deffo worth a try that Coconut Curry 😀

  11. 5 stars
    Thanks for the Amazing recipes. Just loved the Black Bean Tacos recipe and I am gonna try that tonight.
    Hope you have an amazing 2020 !

    1. You’re very welcome Harpreet, and the same to you. Enjoy the recipe and have a great 2020!

  12. Thank you for such a great site! I’ve found several recipes here that I am going to try. Great ideas.

  13. Oh, and I’m making your fried rice tonight. Have the rice cooking now so it will be cooled and ready for later. This sounds amazing! I’ll be adding firm tofu pieces as well. Can’t wait!

    1. Thanks Gail! Really glad you like the ideas. Enjoy the rice – I’m sure the tofu will be very tasty in there too!

      1. The rice dish was out-of-this-world delicious! That sauce is really excellent! I’M on your site again, looking for more inspiration. Thanks again. 🙂

        1. Hey Gail! Good to have you back – and I’m glad you found something! Keep enjoying!

  14. Made the fried rice last night – appreciate the quick and easy walk-through! Bookmarked this page for sure 🙂

    1. Woop, yay! Glad you enjoyed it and found us, Alexa 🙂

  15. Wow! amazing list. I’ve found some good recipes here that I am going to try.

    1. Thanks! Awesome stuff.

  16. 5 stars
    yes!!!!!!!!!!!!!!

  17. I got hungry just by seeing this pictures, they all look delicious. Thanks for sharing the recipes, they’ll save a lot of week meals.

  18. Oh finally !!!

    Healthy veggie easy tasty recipes for real people with kids cats dogs and normally work – so hard to get the time to eat right and find inspiring veggie recipes that you know are going to taste of something !!!!

    Thank you for sharing these x

    1. Thanks Vicky! Really glad you’ve found the recipes useful and your comment is much appreciated!

  19. Thanks for the vegetarian dinner recipes.

    1. You’re very welcome 🙂

  20. Hello, Hauke! The vegetarian challenge isn’t working on the link provided. Also, where is your facebook group as I would like to join?

    Thank you!

    1. Hi Jela! Thank you for the comment! I’m not sure to which link you refer. Did you purchase a course on our website? Would love to help further. Feel free to write in at daveandhauke@hurrythefoodup.com

  21. 5 stars
    Love these vegetarian dinner recipes, already done many of these. I think some of these recipes are breakfast recipes, btw thanks for sharing these recipes with us, will definitely gonna try these.

    1. Haha true, I guess you can eat many of them at any time! Thanks, glad you like the look!

  22. 5 stars
    Hey!
    Thank you so much for sharing so wonderful recipes I have to say I am definitely coming back to you because its is really helping me to prepare a nice dinner for my clients it a second time that I am cooking a completely vegetarian whole month I find it challenging a little but hey I think its the future! Thank you so much from private chef in Barcelona

    1. That’s really good to hear you find this round up helpful, Matej! Saludos to Barcelona! 🙂

  23. Great post you wrote. Actually I’m also vegetarian and I love to know about various recipes. Thanks for your post. It means alot.

    1. Really glad this is helpful, Daniel!!

  24. It looks Yummy! I saw the post but where is the recipes link? I want to saw.

    1. Hi Henry, which recipe link do you mean? You can just click on the button underneath each recipe image and it’ll lead you straight to it 🙂

  25. Such an informative post. Thank you for posting.