14 Easy Vegetarian Dinner Recipes

Looking for vegetarian dinner recipes that are actually easy to make? Here are 14 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

  • 14 recipes in this collection
  • Typical total time: about 35 minutes
  • 2 recipes ready in 20 minutes or less
  • Quickest: Best Pesto Grilled Cheese in 13 minutes
  • Calories: about 210 to 520 per serving

Vegetarian Dinner Recipes

1
A golden brown pesto grilled cheese sandwich sliced in half with melted mozzarella cheese pulling apart.
Best Pesto Grilled Cheese
Ready in 13 minutes · 520 calories per serving.
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2
Fresh black bean and avocado wraps sliced on a wooden board with lime wedges
Black Bean and Avocado Wraps
Ready in 20 minutes · 350 calories per serving.
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3
A platter of spicy chickpea lettuce wraps topped with avocado and creamy green sauce.
Spicy Chickpea Lettuce Wraps with Cilantro Jalapeno Sauce
Ready in 25 minutes · 320 calories per serving.
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4
Golden seared tofu cubes and browned mushrooms in a glossy ginger-soy glaze garnished with green onions
Mushroom and Tofu Stir-Fry
Ready in 25 minutes · 280 calories per serving.
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5
A bowl of whole wheat fusilli pasta tossed with bright green broccoli florets, garlic, and parmesan cheese.
Easy Healthy Broccoli Pasta
Ready in 25 minutes · 350 calories per serving.
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6
A bowl of creamy potato gnocchi with wilted spinach and crumbled feta cheese
Creamy Gnocchi with Spinach and Feta
Ready in 25 minutes · 485 calories per serving.
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7
Double layered crispy corn tortilla pizza topped with black beans, melted cheese, and fresh tomatoes.
Black Bean Mexican Pizza
Ready in 30 minutes · 455 calories per serving.
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8
A vibrant stir fry with cubes of butternut squash and eggplant in a glossy ginger-soy sauce.
Butternut Squash and Eggplant Stir Fry
Ready in 35 minutes · 210 calories per serving.
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9
Golden brown crispy honey garlic tofu cubes in a glossy sauce garnished with green onions and sesame seeds
Irresistibly Crispy Honey Garlic Tofu
Ready in 35 minutes · 315 calories per serving.
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10
A plate of three roasted cauliflower tacos topped with red cabbage and creamy white sauce
Spicy Roasted Cauliflower Tacos with Creamy Cilantro Sauce
Ready in 45 minutes · 320 calories per serving.
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11
A creamy bowl of Broccoli Parmesan Risotto topped with fresh cheese and green broccoli florets.
Broccoli Parmesan Risotto
Ready in 45 minutes · 450 calories per serving.
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12
A golden brown broccoli crust pizza topped with melted mozzarella and tomato sauce on parchment paper.
Broccoli Crust Pizza
Ready in 55 minutes · 350 calories per serving.
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13
A colorful pizza with a cauliflower crust topped with a rainbow of fresh vegetables.
Rainbow Cauliflower Crust Pizza
Ready in 60 minutes · 380 calories per serving.
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14
A golden-brown Zucchini Lasagna casserole, freshly baked and bubbling, garnished with fresh basil.
Zucchini Lasagna
Ready in 90 minutes · 350 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?

Best Pesto Grilled Cheese is the fastest, ready in about 13 minutes from start to finish.

How many calories are in these recipes?

They range from about 210 to 520 calories per serving. Nutrition is estimated per serving on each recipe card and varies with the exact ingredients you use.

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