23 Easy Vegetarian Breakfast Recipes

Looking for vegetarian breakfast recipes that are actually easy to make? Here are 23 of my favorites, from quick weeknight options to make-ahead ideas, all built on simple, wholesome ingredients.

Every recipe on this page was checked ingredient by ingredient to make sure it contains no meat, poultry or fish. When a recipe calls for broth, use a vegetable-based one.

At a Glance

Vegetarian Breakfast Recipes

1
Fluffy scrambled eggs on a white plate showing how to make scrambled eggs perfectly
How To Make Scrambled Eggs
Ready in 5 minutes · 185 calories per serving.
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2
A smooth, pale yellow classic French omelette garnished with fresh chives on a white plate.
Classic French Omelette
Ready in 8 minutes · 260 calories per serving.
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3
A close-up of two perfectly poached eggs with golden, runny yolks on toast, ready to be enjoyed for breakfast.
Poached Eggs: How to Poach an Egg Perfectly
Ready in 8 minutes · 78 calories per serving.
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4
A close-up of golden, fluffy Greek scrambled eggs in a skillet, garnished with fresh herbs and crumbled feta cheese.
Greek Scrambled Eggs
Ready in 13 minutes · 320 calories per serving.
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5
A close-up of perfectly boiled eggs, some sliced in half revealing golden yolks, next to a bowl of ice water, demonstrating how to boil eggs perfectly.
How to Boil Eggs Perfectly (Every Time)
Ready in 14 minutes · 78 calories per serving.
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6
A fluffy yellow omelet folded over massaged kale salad and crumbled goat cheese on a white plate.
Kale Salad Omelet
Ready in 15 minutes · 345 calories per serving.
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7
A close up of soft-scrambled eggs with bright green asparagus pieces and fresh chives on a white plate.
Asparagus Scrambled Eggs
Ready in 15 minutes · 215 calories per serving.
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8
A vibrant green breakfast salad with asparagus spears, sliced avocado, and a poached egg on a white plate.
Arugula, Asparagus and Avocado Breakfast Salad
Ready in 15 minutes · 345 calories per serving.
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9
Turkish Eggs with poached eggs on garlicky yogurt drizzled with red chili butter in a white bowl
Turkish Eggs with Garlicky Yogurt and Chili Butter
Ready in 15 minutes · 385 calories per serving.
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10
Two white ramekins containing perfectly baked shirred eggs topped with fresh green chives on a wooden tray.
Shirred Eggs
Ready in 17 minutes · 245 calories per serving.
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11
A close-up of several perfectly peeled hard boiled eggs, some sliced in half, revealing golden yolks, next to a bowl of ice water.
Hard Boiled Eggs (Easy to Peel)
Ready in 17 minutes · 78 calories per serving.
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12
Two poached eggs topped with truffle salt resting on a bed of grilled zucchini ribbons with cherry tomatoes.
Poached Egg with Truffle Salt Grilled Zucchini
Ready in 20 minutes · 175 calories per serving.
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13
Stack of fluffy lemon ricotta protein pancakes drizzled with honey and topped with fresh berries
Lemon Ricotta Protein Pancakes
Ready in 20 minutes · 285 calories per serving.
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14
Simple baked eggs with golden yolks in white ramekins garnished with fresh herbs on rustic wooden table
Simple Baked Eggs
Ready in 20 minutes · 180 calories per serving.
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15
Overhead photo of fluffy blueberry pancakes with maple syrup
Fluffy Blueberry Pancakes
Ready in 25 minutes · 259 calories per serving.
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16
A plate of traditional huevos rancheros with fried eggs, salsa roja, and sliced avocado on corn tortillas.
Huevos Rancheros
Ready in 30 minutes · 480 calories per serving.
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17
A plate of Healthy Eggs Benedict with perfectly poached eggs, avocado hollandaise, and fresh spinach on whole-wheat English muffins.
Healthy Eggs Benedict
Ready in 30 minutes · 450 calories per serving.
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18
A close-up of a skillet filled with vibrant Green Shakshuka, featuring bright green sauce and perfectly poached eggs.
Green Shakshuka
Ready in 35 minutes · 300 calories per serving.
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A cast iron skillet filled with red tomato sauce, green spinach, peppers, and four poached eggs topped with feta.
Shakshuka with Veggies
Ready in 40 minutes · 245 calories per serving.
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A close-up of a vibrant Shakshuka dish with perfectly poached eggs nestled in a rich, aromatic tomato and pepper sauce, garnished with fresh parsley.
Shakshuka
Ready in 40 minutes · 300 calories per serving.
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21
Stack of golden gluten-free crepes on a white plate with fresh berries and powdered sugar
Gluten-Free Crepes
Ready in 40 minutes · 95 calories per serving.
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22
A skillet of Golden Orange Shakshuka with butternut squash, eggs, and feta cheese
Orange Shakshuka
Ready in 45 minutes · 285 calories per serving.
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23
A golden brown spinach artichoke quiche with grilled spring onions in a flaky crust
Spinach Artichoke Quiche with Grilled Spring Onions
Ready in 75 minutes · 345 calories per serving.
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Frequently Asked Questions

Are all of these recipes really vegetarian?

Yes. Each recipe was checked against its full ingredient list before being included here. Portions and brands vary, so check the details on each recipe card.

What is the quickest recipe in this collection?

How To Make Scrambled Eggs: A Simple Guide to Creamy Perfection is the fastest, ready in about 5 minutes from start to finish.

How many calories are in these recipes?

They range from about 78 to 480 calories per serving. Nutrition is estimated per serving on each recipe card and varies with the exact ingredients you use.

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