25 Easy Vegetarian Recipes - MyRecipes (2024)

Greek Eggplant Skillet Dinner

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These easy vegetarian recipes are sure to impress even the biggest meat lover. Whether you're in the mood for a healthy twist on classic comfort food (thisExtra-Crispy Veggie-Packed Pizza and this Roasted Veggie Mac and Cheese never fail to impress) or a simple meatless soup or stew (may we recommend this 6-ingredient vegetarian chili?), we've got the easy vegetarian recipes you're looking for.

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Vegetarian Burrito Bowls

Vegetarian Burrito Bowls

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Vegetarian Burrito Bowls Recipe

These easy, delicious veggie bowls can be on your table in less time than it takes to drive to the local taco joint.

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Extra-Crispy Veggie-Packed Pizza

Extra-Crispy Veggie-Packed Pizza

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Extra-Crispy Veggie-Packed Pizza Recipe

Our taste testers loved this pizza’s crunchy crust and zingy zucchini salad, but the real hero was the halloumi—a dry, salty cheese similar to feta (which you could sub if you can’t find halloumi). Sodium amounts vary among brands, so check the label.

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Cauliflower Masala with Tofu

Cauliflower Masala with Tofu

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Cauliflower Masala with Tofu Recipe

Try an Indian-inspired meatlessdish for dinner tonight.We suggest servingwith lime wedges and warm naan.

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Avocado and Marinated Zucchini Veggie Sandwich

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Avocado and Marinated Zucchini Veggie Sandwich Recipe

Incredibly colorful and packed full of flavor, this loaded veggie sandwich is something to behold. Amping up store-bought hummus with avocado makes for an insanely tasty spread that you can use on all sorts of sandwiches throughout the week while marinating the raw zucchini slices softens is crunch and infuses it with flavor.

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Risotto Primavera

Risotto Primavera

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Risotto Primavera Recipe

Upgrade option: Soak 1/2 ounce dried porcini mushrooms in 1/2 cup boiling water for 10 minutes. Reserve the liquid, and add to stock in place of water; cook porcini with button mushrooms.

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Cheesy Pasta with Roasted Cauliflower

Cheesy Pasta with Roasted Cauliflower

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Veggie Bowl with Tofu Scramble

Veggie Bowl with Tofu Scramble

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Veggie Bowl with Tofu Scramble Recipe

Last night’s soup powers this morning’s breakfast; just cook off most of the liquid to give the soup a porridge-like texture. The seasoned, sautéed tofu is just about a dead ringer for scrambled eggs, especially if you opt to add golden turmeric.

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Roasted Veggie Mac and Cheese

ck- Roasted Veggie Mac and Cheese

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Credit: Caitlin Bensel

Roasted Veggie Mac and Cheese Recipe

Freshly grated cheese—not preshredded—is key to achieving the creamiest sauce. The anti-caking ingredients in preshredded cheese make your sauce less creamy.

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Easy Butternut Squash Casserole

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Easy Butternut Squash Casserole Recipe

This delightful twist on sweet potato casserole is sweet, warm, and comforting. If you're short on time, use Whole Foods' canned butternut squash purée instead of roasting your own. Marshmallows are optional, but recommended.

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Vegetarian Asian Lettuce Wraps

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Vegetarian Asian Lettuce Wraps Recipe

Crisp lettuce wraps make for a light and delicious dinner that comes together quickly. This recipe features hearty mushrooms and vegetarian ground beef for the filling, and spices things up with bold, Asian-inspired flavors.

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Get Crispy Veggie Quesadillas in anAir Fryer

Air Fryer Veggie Quesadillas

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Get Crispy Veggie Quesadillas in anAir Fryer Recipe

Filling but not heavy, air fryer quesadillas make a quick and satisfying weeknight supper. Black beans bring protein and fiber to the party; peppers and zucchini bring color, crunch, and up your daily veggie count.

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Quick and Easy Meatless Chili

Quick and Easy Meatless Chili

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Quick and Easy Meatless Chili Recipe

This 6-ingredient meatless chili is about as simple as it gets: Just combine all the ingredients in a saucepan and simmer. What else could you want in a quick and easy dish?

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Spaghetti with Vegetarian “Meat” Sauce

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Spaghetti with Vegetarian “Meat” Sauce Recipe

There’s nothing more comforting than a warm bowl of meaty, cheesy pasta. This version is just as meaty as its beef-based counterpart, but uses vegetarian ground “beef” in place of the animal protein. We mixed in fresh spinach for added veggie goodness, and portobello mushrooms for a next-level umami flavor and meaty texture.

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Baked Ziti and Summer Veggies

Baked Ziti and Summer Veggies

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Baked Ziti and Summer Veggies Recipe

Add pops of color to this 40-minute baked ziti with summer veggies like squash, zucchini, and tomato.

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Asian Stir-Fry Quinoa Bowl

Asian Stir-Fry Quinoa Bowl

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Asian Stir-Fry Quinoa Bowl Recipe

A stir-fry quinoa bowl brimming with fresh veggies and tofu is a healthy replacement for the days you just can't kick the craving for takeout.

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Vegetarian Chipotle Nachos

Vegetarian Chipotle Nachos

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Vegetarian Chipotle Nachos Recipe

Meatless soy crumbles are an easy replacement for ground beef in Tex-Mex dishes like nachos, tacos, and burritos. Chipotle chiles in adobo sauce add a rich smokiness to these main dish nachos.

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Black Bean Burrito Bake

Black Bean Burrito Bake

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Black Bean Burrito Bake Recipe

Try this vegetarian version of a favorite Mexican dish. Chopped chipotle chiles add smoky heat to the filling, made from black beans, corn, and sour cream.

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Grilled Eggplant Provolone

Grilled Eggplant Provolone

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Grilled Eggplant Provolone Recipe

If you're tired of eggplant parmesan, liven up your dinner table with this grilled variation, complete with homemade Grilled Salsa.

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Chili-Glazed Tofu over Asparagus and Rice

Chili-Glazed Tofu over Asparagus and Rice

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Chili-Glazed Tofu over Asparagus and Rice Recipe

Pack healthy protein, green veggies, and brown rice into one meal with this five-star tofu dish.

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Summer Veggie Salad

Summer Veggie Salad

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Summer Veggie Salad Recipe

If meatless Monday is part of your weekly menu, try Summer Veggie Salad. Pine nuts and Manchego cheese add protein to the salad. You can swap in less-expensive walnuts and Parmesan, if desired.

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Black-Eyed Pea Cakes with Adobo Cream

Black-Eyed Pea Cakes with Adobo Cream

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Black-Eyed Pea Cakes with Adobo Cream Recipe

Dishes made mainly from legumes, like black-eyed peas, are easy on the pocketbook and nutritious to boot. Serve with rice and basil-topped sliced tomatoes.

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Grape Tomato, Olive, and Spinach Pasta

Grape Tomato, Olive, and Spinach Pasta

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Grape Tomato, Olive, and Spinach Pasta Recipe

We love small, sweet grape tomatoes in this quick meatless pasta dish, but you can sub cherry tomatoes or larger tomatoes that have been seeded and diced.

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Two-Tomato, Basil, Goat Cheese Frittata

Two-Tomato, Basil, Goat Cheese Frittata

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Two-Tomato, Basil, Goat Cheese Frittata Recipe

Juicy grape and plum tomatoes combine with fresh basil and creamy goat cheese for a wow-worthy breakfast or brunch dish.

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Greek Eggplant Skillet Dinner

Greek Eggplant Skillet Dinner

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Credit: Caitlin Bensel

Greek Eggplant Skillet Dinner Recipe

Protein-rich tofu teams up with meaty eggplant in this Greek-inspired skillet supper. Pick up San Marzano tomatoes if you can find them; their sweet flavor and low acidity balance the flavors of this dish.

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