77 Vegetarian Recipes That Are Incredibly Easy to Make

Cauliflower Tartine With Romesco Sauce

This tasty open-faced sandwich may look fancy, but we promise it's easy to make. You'll start with the delicious combination of Romesco and cauliflower, then add golden raisins and fresh parsley to the mix for a bright—and subtly sweet—kick. Try substituting cilantro and chopped dates for the parsley or raisins.

Khichdi

Have a bunch of veggies in your fridge you're not sure how to use before they go bad? Consider this hearty khichdi recipe from chef and recipe developer Ashley Lonsdale. This classic South Asian dish is made with rice, split mung beans, red lentils, and lots of vegetables, creating a thick, porridge-like dish perfect for a cozy night in.

Fennel, Leek, and Wild Mushroom Gratin

You'll just need 30 minutes of hands-on time to prepare this golden cheesy vegetarian bake for the oven. The dish is full of fresh and hearty ingredients like wild mushrooms, Gruyère and Parmesan cheese, fennel, and leeks which make it full of contrasting flavor and texture. It's a side dish that brings all the comfort and is sure to delight your crew.

Spaghetti Squash Alfredo

Spaghetti squash is filled to the brim with alfredo sauce and twice-baked until tender in this comforting vegetarian dish. To make it vegan, sub the traditional alfredo sauce for this creamy cauliflower and cashew milk version.

Tofu Fried Rice

With just one pan and 25 minutes, this fried rice recipe is a breeze to get together. The rice and tofu crisp up in the pan, while absorbing flavor from ginger, turmeric, and garlic. Before serving, cilantro and lemon juice are stirred into the rice, and yogurt is drizzled on top.

Eggplant and Mushroom "Meatball" Subs

Talk about a trifecta: This vegetarian recipe combines eggplant meatballs, salty-savory mushrooms, and fluffy whole-wheat hoagie buns. These sandwiches are so flavorful your dinner dates will wonder why they ever ate meat-filled meatball sandwiches.

Mushroom White Pizza

While pepperoni and sausage are some of the most popular pizza toppings, this white pie proves that pizza night can go vegetarian. Here you'll find a blanket of ricotta and shredded mozzarella topped with sautéed mushrooms, all on a slab of convenient store-bought pizza dough. Serve your pizza with an arugula or romaine salad for a complete meal.

Slow Cooker Vegetarian Chili With Sweet Potatoes

Complete with wings, chili, and pigs in a blanket, a typical game-day spread isn't exactly a vegetarian-friendly menu. Surprise the meat lovers of the bunch with a vegetarian chili that's delicious and chock-full of hearty ingredients like beans, sweet potatoes, and tomatoes. Just don't be surprised when it, too, becomes a family favorite.

Thai Curry Vegetable and Tofu Soup

You don't have to order takeout to enjoy vegetarian Thai food. To recreate this traditional favorite, all you have to do is combine the ingredients on the stovetop. Then, stir in lime juice and sprinkle with torn fresh basil leaves before serving to add a bright note.

Roasted Eggplant With Miso and Sesame Seeds

In this Asian-inspired vegetarian recipe, the eggplants roast at high heat, making the outside skin crispy and the inside succulent. The rich miso dressing gives it a salty umami flavor that's sure to be a crowd-pleaser. Serve over a bed of cooked whole grains (like brown rice or farro) with lots of fresh herbs for an easy and impressive vegetarian meal.

Red Lentil Curry

This vegetarian curry—packed with red lentils, carrots, potatoes, and warm spices—is comfort in a bowl. While this meal requires a fair amount of ingredients (most of which are kitchen staples), it comes together in about 30 minutes. Just be sure to serve it with some naan; you'll want something to sop up every last drop of the savory broth.

Roasted Eggplant and Olive Pasta Salad

Who doesn't love pasta salad? Salty olives and feta cheese combine with fresh tomatoes, pasta, and tender cubes of roasted eggplant, making this the perfect satisfying and healthy lunch or dinner. The longer it sits, the more the flavors meld together, so make extra and eat well all week.

Mustardy Kale Salad With Roasted Sweet Potato and Apple

Crunchy, sweet, and tangy all at once, this hearty vegetarian main-course salad combines kale, roasted sweet potatoes, sliced apples, chopped almonds, and shaved pecorino cheese. To soften the raw kale leaves and make them easier to chew, combine them with the dressing and then rub the mixture with clean hands.

Spicy Coconut Noodles

To make this dish's easy Asian-inspired sauce, combine the coconut milk, tomato paste, chili powder, salt, and chili paste in a large saucepan. Stir the fettuccine or rice noodles into the sauce, toss, and top with scallions, sprouts, basil, and coconut to add depth of flavor.

Vegetarian Tacos With Goat Cheese

These flavorful meatless tacos are packed with good-for-you vegetables, like spinach, corn, and tomatoes. Crumbled, cooked extra-firm tofu and goat cheese give the tasty meal an added protein boost.

Parm e Pepe Spaghetti

If this creamy pasta sounds and tastes a bit like cacio e pepe, it's because it takes cues from the classic Roman dish. This version is made with a rich and bold cheese and pepper sauce, but Parmesan stands in for the typical Pecorino Romano. Top the noodles with a walnut-parsley mixture to add a crunch and freshness to the easy weeknight meal for vegetarians.

Superfood Lentil Salad

Eat more of the top superfoods with this scrumptious and satiating salad packed with charred zucchini, golden raisins, lentils, and roasted sunflower seeds. The healthy ingredients are tied together thanks to a fresh sunflower seed vinaigrette you'll want to put on everything.

Black Bean-Oat Burger

A vegetarian burger can be surprising for even the biggest burger fan. Here, black beans and oats stand in for beef to form tasty vegan patties flavored with scallions, garlic, soy sauce, and chili powder.

Our favorite part about this meal is that the patties can be frozen, meaning you can prepare a bunch at once and freeze the rest for the ultimate quick weeknight meal.

Sweet Potato and Apple Soup With Cheese and Walnuts

Spiced with nutmeg, this cream-free soup of pureed sweet potatoes and apples makes a warm, comforting meal to enjoy on cold nights. Serve the subtly sweet fruit and veggie soup with a spread of blue cheese, walnuts, crackers, and sliced apples.

Slow-Cooker Black Bean and Spinach Enchiladas

This set-it-and-forget-it vegetarian dinner is full of flavor but takes minimal effort to prepare. Before you head out the door in the morning, stuff the tortillas with black beans, chopped spinach, corn, and grated Cheddar. A filling and meatless meal will be waiting for you when you get home at the end of the day.

Potato Pierogi With Sautéed Cabbage and Apples

Store-bought potato-and-onion pierogi make this comfort meal easy to prepare. While the pierogi cooks, whip up the tangy cabbage side by sautéing the onion, apple, cabbage, and vinegar until slightly wilted but still crunchy. Serve the pierogi atop the cabbage mixture with sour cream on the side for a filling vegetarian meal.

Eggplant Shepherd's Pie

Shepherd's pie is traditionally made with minced meat, but this version swaps beef for a mixture of hearty eggplant, pearl onions, and carrots. The vegetarian pie is topped with the traditional mashed potato topper, making it the ultimate vegetarian comfort food dish.

Butternut Squash Bake With Wild Rice

Yes, this savory squash bake is a perfect vegetarian side dish for Thanksgiving, but it's just as delicious the other 364 days a year. In addition to butternut squash, this comforting vegetarian casserole features wild rice, caramelized onions, and mushrooms, all bathed in a rosemary-infused cream.

Zucchini Pesto Pasta

Sure, you could use store-bought pesto to dress up a bowl of pasta, or you could whip up your own zucchini-cashew pesto that perfectly clings to a heaping helping of noodles.

This dish pairs the homemade pesto with generous dollops of ricotta, fresh basil, a sprinkle of Parmesan, and a drizzle of oil. We promise you won't regret whipping up this 25-minute meal.

Summer Squash Farro Bowl

"Healthy" might not be the first word that comes to mind when you think of grain bowls, but we swear this vegetarian dish is packed with tasty, nutritious foods. You've got a hearty farro base paired with chickpeas, zucchini, yellow squash, onion, and sliced avocado. Oh, and the bowl is served alongside a rich Greek yogurt dressing.

Skillet Polenta in Creamy Tomato Sauce

You'll need to raid your pantry for this one-pan vegetarian dinner, made with cooked polenta, canned tomatoes, and white beans. Start by hand-crushing the whole peeled tomatoes before simmering them with oregano-scented onions to make a flavorful sauce. Add white beans and tuck tender pieces of polenta into the delicious sauce before popping it under the broiler to create a satisfyingly crispy top.

Vegetable Fried Rice

Put down the phone—this takeout fake-out is full of fresh vegetables and is much better than the real thing. To make this fried rice, first sauté the vegetables until tender but slightly crispy, then add cooked rice, scallions, and a homemade soy sauce mixture. To finish the dish, stir in scrambled eggs.

Crispy Mushroom Reuben Sandwiches

Believe it or not, you can have a corned beef sandwich without the beef. Well, sort of. In this version of the deli-inspired dish, healthy mushrooms stand in for meat.

These mushrooms taste meaty and savory thanks to their high umami content. What's more? This sandwich also includes a flavorful dressing made with tomato paste, horseradish, soy sauce, melted Swiss cheese, sauerkraut, and rye bread.

Mole-Spiced Black Bean and Quinoa Bowl

Jarred mole sauce is a time-saver in this dish, which takes just 35 minutes to make. The Mexican staple is paired with roasted cauliflower, black beans, quinoa, and arugula to create a meal that is both healthy and delicious.

Roasted Butternut Squash With Tahini Sauce

It's no secret that roasted butternut squash is delicious, but pairing the gourd with tahini takes it to a whole new level. The creamy sesame paste highlights the veggie's sweet notes and creates a perfectly balanced bite. Toasted pepitas and sesame seeds add some much-needed crunch, while fresh cilantro brings a bit of freshness.

Red Lentil Squash Soup With Lemon

This veggie-filled soup combines butternut squash, lentils, carrots, a cornucopia of spices, and harissa paste, which adds some welcome heat to each bite. Top it off with roasted almonds and chopped parsley. Serve the whole thing alongside toasted pita bread and plain yogurt. You'll have a meat-free meal on the table in 35 minutes.

Chickpea Salad Sandwich

This vegetarian version of a classic chicken salad sandwich may use canned chickpeas instead of poultry, but the meatless mixture is still flavored with familiar ingredients such as celery, mayonnaise, lemon juice, and Dijon mustard.

It's perfect for a quick, light dinner on nights when you don't feel like turning on the stove and also works as a tasty weekday lunch you can easily bring to work.

Spinach and Goat Cheese Frittata

Frittatas are protein-packed and versatile. Don't like spinach? Just swap in your favorite veggies and herbs instead. To round out the meal—whether a light dinner, lunch, or brunch—serve a piece of the vegetarian frittata with a simple green salad and a slice of thick country bread. This is a perfect vegetarian breakfast for dinner option.

Spinach and Ricotta-Stuffed Shells

Pack jumbo pasta shells with a mixture of ricotta, chopped baby spinach, and Parmesan cheese and place in an oven-safe baking dish. Top with your favorite jarred marinara sauce, sprinkle with shredded mozzarella cheese and bake until the cheese begins to brown and bubble. Pair the rich and creamy dish with a simple green salad.

Chickpeas With Chard and Pan-Roasted Tomatoes

To draw out the fresh flavor of the tomatoes in this vegetarian meal, place them cut-side down and cook, shaking the pan occasionally, until browned and softened. Then, add the chard, raisins, chickpeas, and fresh lemon juice and cook until fully heated. Serve the flavorful stew over a bowl of rice.

Toasted Israeli Couscous With Corn and Herbs

Combining fresh corn kernels with caramelized onions, couscous, and herbs, this salad is a satisfying vegetarian meal. Serve as-is for lunch or dinner, or top with your favorite meat alternative.

Thai Peanut Butter Ramen

Upgrade a standard package of ramen noodles with a spicy Thai peanut sauce for a quick and easy meatless meal. Add roasted mushrooms or tofu for a heartier, protein-filled dish.

Tomato, Corn, and Red Cabbage Salad

The fresh corn and tomatoes in this recipe provide a summer-like taste you can enjoy all year long. This simple yet delicious vegetarian salad works great as-is for a quick dinner or lunch. Serve alongside plant-based protein for a heartier meal.

Grilled Cauliflower Steaks With Romesco and Manchego

Providing a hearty vegetarian dinner, these cauliflower steaks are grilled for easy cooking and extra flavor. Served with a side salad and romesco sauce, you won't even realize there's no meat on your plate.

Lemony Chopped Salad With Pita

This gorgeous chopped salad from Bare Minimum Dinners by Jenna Helwig features roasted chickpeas and pita bread croutons. Along with fresh ingredients like radishes and cucumbers, you also get a hint of mint for a refreshing, crisp taste.

Grilled Halloumi Salad

Grilled halloumi cheese is the star of this salad—an easy, quick vegetarian dinner. When combined with romaine, chickpeas, and kalamata olives, you get a flavorful and filling salad.

Lemony Pasta Salad With Cucumber

This pasta salad is packed with fresh ingredients and requires no mayonnaise, unlike many pasta salad recipes. While fantastic as a side dish for family barbecues, you could also eat it as-is for a vegetarian meal or add tofu or chickpeas for a more filling dinner.

Mole-Spiced Black Bean and Quinoa Bowl

Use store-bought mole sauce to add extra flavor to this easy black bean and quinoa bowl full of fiber and protein. With roasted cauliflower, cheese, and arugula, you'll have a filling vegetarian meal.

Wild Rice and Mushroom Pilaf With Cranberries

Whole grains combine with mushrooms for a filling and hearty meal. Dried cranberries add a touch of sweetness to the dish, making this a tasty stand-alone meal or delicious side dish.

Black Bean Tostadas With Sweet Potato and Poblanos

Take advantage of canned refried beans for a quick and delicious vegetarian dish. To complete this hearty meal, combine them with a radish, cabbage slaw, and roasted sweet potatoes.

Summer Nachos

Called summer nachos for the variety of summer vegetables in the recipe, these vegetarian nachos are easy-to-make and will satisfy the entire family. Full of healthy veggies like zucchini, corn, and red cabbage, top them with an avocado-yogurt cream, scallions, and cilantro for tasty nachos you'll enjoy any time of the year.

Grilled Eggplant and Smoked Mozzarella Melts

Grilled eggplant, mozzarella, tomatoes, and basil combine for an upgraded grilled cheese sandwich. Ready in just 25 minutes, these easy melts are perfect for any meal of the day.

Grilled Mediterranean Salad

Upgrade your typical pasta salad with grilled vegetables like zucchini and bell peppers. You could also add tomatoes or eggplants to the mix. Either way, you'll have a filling dinner-worthy salad.

Grilled Asparagus and Hot Honey Flatbreads

Store-bought naan is topped with ricotta cheese, arugula, grilled asparagus, and pistachios for a nutritious flatbread dinner recipe. A drizzle of hot honey before serving adds a special touch.

Sweet Potato Buttermilk Pancakes

Breakfast for dinner is probably the best comfort food. These pancakes combine mashed sweet potatoes with traditional fall flavors like cinnamon and nutmeg for a tasty and better-for-you breakfast option. Top with a drizzle of maple syrup and chopped pecans.

Rigatoni With Grilled Peppers and Onions

You'll love this simple vegetarian meal that cooks in less than 30 minutes. Combine cooked rigatoni pasta with grilled vegetables for a nutritious, easy, and tasty vegetarian dinner or lunch.

Sweet Potato and Bean Burritos With Corn Salsa

Stuffed with sweet potatoes, canned beans (black or pinto), and fresh corn salsa, these burritos will not leave you feeling hungry. The best thing is you can make and freeze them ahead of time for a quick dinner solution when in a rush.

Vegetarian BLT With Shiitake Bacon

Shiitake mushrooms replace the traditional crispy bacon of a BLT sandwich for a vegetarian version of this lunch or dinner classic. Add homemade mayo and fresh tomatoes, then layer on your preferred whole-grain bread.

Zucchini and Black Bean Stuffed Sweet Potatoes

Zucchini and black beans combine for a fiber-filled mixture you can use to stuff sweet potatoes. Microwave the sweet potatoes to cut down on time, and dinner will be ready in just 20 minutes.

Tomato Mushroom Pasta

Penne pasta combines with a savory mix of mushrooms and tomatoes for a tasty vegetarian pasta dinner. The great thing about this recipe is you can customize it to your liking, adding any vegetables in the fridge or pantry.

Loaded Sweet Potatoes With Coconut and Kale

A mashed sweet potato filling is stuffed back into the skins, then topped with cooked kale and toasted coconut. This vegetarian recipe has tons of flavor from the coconut, lime juice, and curry powder. Add cheese for another layer of flavor and texture.

Farro Bowl With Pomegranate Vinaigrette

A hearty vegetarian grain bowl is perfect for a filling meatless meal any night of the week. This recipe combines farro with sweet potatoes, fennel, and spinach. It's then topped with cheese and a sweet pomegranate vinaigrette for added flavor.

Sweet Potato and Apple Soup With Cheese and Walnuts

Sweet potatoes and apples are cooked, then pureed for a comforting vegetarian soup. Serve with cheese, crackers, and walnuts for added flavor and texture.

Chickpea-Stuffed Sweet Potatoes

Full of fiber and protein, this easy vegetarian meal calls for canned chickpeas and sweet potatoes. After baking the sweet potatoes, you'll fill them with the spiced chickpea mixture, then top with a bit of protein-filled yogurt for a filling dinner.

Quinoa With Sweet Potatoes, Kale, and Pesto

This heart vegetarian recipe includes a powerhouse combination of quinoa, sweet potatoes, and kale. Top with walnuts and pesto for added depth, and save some for dinner the next day.

Sweet Potato Casserole With Coconut

Shredded coconut elevates traditional sweet potato casserole, giving it a sweeter flavor. Though it may seem like a dessert, this vegetarian recipe is full of the nutritional benefits of sweet potatoes, like vitamin A and potassium.

Roasted Sweet Potato and Bulgur Salad

Packed with whole grains and nutrient-rich vegetables, this salad has hunger-satisfying power. After roasting the sweet potatoes, combine them with cooked bulgur, watercress, and feta cheese. Serve with an oil and vinegar dressing. 

Spiced Sweet Potato Soup With Pistachio Dukkah

Pureed sweet potato soup is topped with a pistachio-seed version of dukkah, a Middle Eastern nut and spice blend. This extra step gives the comforting and nutritious soup a bit of texture. Ready in 30 minutes from start to finish, you're sure to add this quick soup recipe to your dinner menu.

Sweet Potato Risotto

Cubed sweet potatoes are sautéed with garlic before adding Arborio rice and cooking until creamy. Top with grated Parmesan cheese and a pinch of oregano for a delectable and comforting meal.

Creamy Mushroom Soup With Chives

Cremini and shiitake mushrooms give the classic mushroom soup a rich, umami flavor. Potatoes and heavy cream add a creamy texture for a rich and comforting meal.

Sweet Potato and Gruyère Turnovers

Swiss chard, sweet potatoes, and Gruyère cheese create a tasty filling for these turnovers. Use store-bought refrigerated piecrusts to help save time and serve with a hearty salad to complete the meal.

Smoky-Sweet Potato Burgers

While premade veggie burgers are a great vegetarian dinner option, you can make your own with this easy recipe. Sweet potatoes, cannellini beans, oats, and chia seeds combine to make the meatless patties. You can also pre-prep the patties and freeze them for on-the-spot cooking when you're ready.

Sweet Potato and Brie Flat Bread

Simple and easy to make, this vegetarian recipe takes advantage of store-bought pizza dough for a veggie-filled flatbread pizza. Topped with sweet potatoes, shallots, and brie cheese, you'll love the simplicity of this pizza's flavors. Serve with a light side salad to complete the meal.

Mushroom and Farro Soup

Hearty, delicious, and comforting, this mushroom soup is full of veggies and whole-grain farro. White wine balances the flavors, and rosemary adds an earthy aroma.

Sweet Potato and Kale Tortilla Soup

This nutrient-packed vegetarian soup features sweet potato and kale cooked in a spiced vegetable broth. In addition to freshly cooked tortilla strips, top with avocado, cilantro, and radishes for a warming meal.

Tofu and Mushroom Lettuce Wraps

The star of this lettuce wrap recipe is the tofu, which is grated before being browned in a skillet with umami-rich flavors like soy, shiitake mushrooms, and sweet hoisin sauce. Piled high on a lettuce cup with fluffy jasmine rice and crunchy scallions, and the protein becomes completely satisfying—and delicious.

Cheesy Heirloom Tomato Tarts

Ripe heirloom tomatoes give this recipe a hearty feel. Serve them up with a bowl of veggie soup or a garden salad for a full, well-balanced, vegetarian-friendly meal.

Za'atar Tofu Skewers With Tomato Salad and Hummus

Pack in the protein with this tasty, easy to make vegetarian dinner. Tofu and chickpeas (hummus) are the stars here, but a spice blend of sumac, thyme, marjoram, and other Middle Eastern spices really make this dish pop. Add the refreshing tomato salad on the side, and you've got the perfect complete meal.

Gnocchi With Spring Vegetables

This creamy gnocchi is so delicious, everyone will be coming back for seconds. In addition to the seared potato or cauliflower dumplings, asparagus, peas, and sugar snap peas star in this vegetarian feast. Lemon-garlic sauce and parmesan cheese top off the dish, which comes together in around 25 minutes.

Veggie Patties

Flexibility is the name of the game with this veggie patties that use scraps you have on hand. Choose between squash and zucchini, cauliflower and broccoli, parsley and celery leaves, and chickpea and all-purpose flour to create the ultimate veggie patty. Flaxseed "egg" is the binder, making this a fully vegan option.

Pasta With Peppers and Mozzarella

When it comes to simplicity in cooking, it doesn't get much easier than this—without skimping on the flavor, of course. The peppers and pasta are the only elements that need cooking, and arugula brings a peppery zing to balance the sweetness of the red pepper.

Vegan Banana Bread

While traditional banana bread is filled with butter and eggs, this recipe only calls for coconut milk, yogurt, and vanilla soy milk to make it moist and flavorful—and vegetarian- and vegan-friendly. To turn it up a notch, this recipe also adds chopped walnuts, and you can also make it gluten-free by using a gluten-free flour blend in place of the all-purpose flour.