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20 Vegetarian Dinner Recipes

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09/01/2025

Whether you follow a strict vegetarian diet or are simply looking to incorporate more meatless meals into your routine, here are twenty healthy vegetarian dinner recipes for you to add to your meal plan!

One of the easiest and most delicious ways to boost the nutrition in your diet is to incorporate more meatless meals. Even just one vegetarian dinner recipe a week is a great way to get out of your comfort zone. It also allows you to try new vegetables, and stretch your weekly food budget.

Grilled Pesto Pizza with Mozzarella and Arugula - vegetarian dinner recipe

Loaded with seasonal vegetables and bursting with flavor, these recipes are simple, easy and very filling. In fact, your family may not even notice they’re eating vegetarian meals.

Benefits of Eating Meatless

Eating vegetarian dishes one or two times a week is a great way to get an added boost of vitamins, nutrients and antioxidants. A plant-based diet, which emphasizes fruits, vegetables, grains, beans, legumes and nuts, is rich in fiber, vitamins and other nutrients. And people who don’t eat meat — vegetarians — generally eat fewer calories and less fat, weigh less, and have a lower risk of heart disease than non-vegetarians do.

Eggplant Parmesan - vegetarian dinner recipe

Frequently Asked Questions

Can I add protein to these dishes?

Absolutely! For example, I love adding shrimp to the garlic roasted vegetable pasta or tossing shredded chicken on the pesto pizza.

Are these vegetarian dinners freezer-friendly?

The soups, stews, curries and casseroles are great to freeze and will often last up to 3 months in the freezer; however, I don’t recommend freezing pizza or pasta.

Will I save money by eating vegetarian dishes?

You just might! Minus some delicacies, pound-for-pound plant foods tend to cost less. If you’re on a budget and trying to eat healthy, I highly recommend trying to eat at least one vegetarian dinner option a week.

Are these meals filling? Will I still be hungry?

These vegetarian dinner recipes are VERY satisfying. Loaded with veggies and hearty grains, these dishes are flavorful and will leave you feeling full. With lots of different options, including many different cuisines, I encourage you to give them a try!

Whether you’re a vegetarian or just shifting to less meat in your diet, these hearty and satisfying meatless recipes are ideal for easy weeknight dinner options. Check out this list of 20 healthy and flavorful vegetarian dinner recipes! Give them a try – you won’t be disappointed!

Garlic Roasted Vegetable Pasta

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A quick and easy meatless main or healthy side dish, your family will love this vegetarian Garlic Roasted Vegetable Pasta.

Try: Garlic Roasted Vegetable Pasta

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Vegan Lentil Chili

This deliciously easy vegan lentil chili is sure to impress! With stove-top, Instant Pot, and slow cooker versions all in this post, you can whip it up any way you choose with minimal effort. Whoo!

Try: Vegan Lentil Chili

Vegan Two Bean Enchilada Casserole

This Vegan Two Bean Enchilada Casserole is an inexpensive and easy to make healthy recipe for your quick and easy weeknight meals.

Try: Vegan Two Bean Enchilada Casserole

Healthy Eggplant Parmesan

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A healthier version of an Italian comfort classic, your entire family will love this flavor-packed Baked Eggplant Parmesan with Crispy Panko Topping.

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Twice Baked Kale and Pecorino Acorn Squash

This twice baked acorn squash is stuffed with tuscan kale, hearty freekah and pecorino romano for a lovely fall side with a hidden protein boost.

Try: Twice Baked Kale and Pecorino Acorn Squash

Thai Green Vegetable Curry

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The ultimate fast and easy weeknight dinner recipe, this vegetarian Thai green curry is packed with fresh flavors!

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Thai Green Vegetable Curry - a healthy recipe

Spiralized Beet Quinoa Salad

This fun, healthy salad is packed with wholesome ingredients, protein, vitamins and minerals. Spiralized beets make a wonderful alternative to other spiralized vegetables and pasta.

Try: Spiralized Beet Quinoa Salad

Grilled Pizza with Pesto and Mozzarella

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This fast and easy grilled pizza recipe is made with bright pesto, fresh mozzarella and topped with a lemony arugula salad.

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Grilled Pesto Pizza with Fresh Mozzarella - A fast and easy summer pizza recipe

Southwestern Chipotle Vegetable Soup

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This hearty vegetable soup is packed with southwestern flavors including chipotle peppers, fire roasted diced tomatoes and warm cumin.

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Chipotle Vegetable Soup - a healthy vegetarian recipe

Grilled Eggplant Parmesan

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A healthy, fresh spin on the Italian food classic, you’re going to love this hearty and delicious grilled eggplant Parmesan. The ultimate vegetarian comfort food recipe!

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Quick and Easy Sweet Potato Curry

Sweet Potato Curry made with coconut milk, curry paste and sweet potatoes makes the perfect meatless recipe the whole family will enjoy!

Try: Quick and Easy Sweet Potato Curry

Slow Cooker Vegetable Curry with Chickpeas

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Satisfying and comforting Indian inspired vegetarian dish packed with protein and full of flavor thanks to warm spices.

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Vegan Pumpkin Black Bean Chili

This Vegan Pumpkin Black Bean Chili is thick, rich, hearty, and totally, 100% free from animal products. You won’t even miss the meat!

Try: Vegan Pumpkin Black Bean Chili

Mediterranean Vegetable Wraps with Freekeh

These Mediterranean Vegetable Wraps with Freekeh (a whole grain) are unbelievably good! Artichoke hearts, roasted peppers and spinach are all a great way to #VegItUp. 265 calories and 7 Weight Watchers Freestyle SP.

Try: Mediterranean Vegetable Wraps with Freekeh

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Slow Cooker Coconut Curried Eggplant

Eggplant and zucchini slow cooked in a creamy tomato sauce with Indian spices. Serve with cauliflower rice for a flavorful vegan and gluten-free meal!

Try: Slow Cooker Coconut Curried Eggplant

Cauliflower Vegetable Fried Rice

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A healthy spin on the Chinese takeout classic, this vegetable fried rice is made with riced cauliflower then seasoned toasted sesame oil and fragrant ginger.

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Southwestern Quinoa Stuffed Peppers

These Southwestern Quinoa Stuffed Peppers are a meatless meal that will even satisfy the meat-and-potatoes crowd!

Try: Southwestern Quinoa Stuffed Peppers

Cozy Gratin with Butter Roasted Tomatoes, Beans and Kale

A comforting gluten free gratin made with butter roasted tomatoes, beans, kale, and pantry staples.

Try: Cozy Gratin with Butter Roasted Tomatoes, Beans and Kale

Kale and Sweet Potato Brown Rice Bowls

Make yourself this crazy delicious vegan brown rice bowl with roasted sweet potatoes, kale and chickpeas all coated in a savory peanut sauce. 18 grams of protein and 20 grams of fiber per bowl!

Try: Kale and Sweet Potato Brown Rice Bowls

Restaurant Style Red Thai Curry

Make Restaurant Style Red Thai Curry at home using a few simple ingredients under an hour. It’s a one-pot recipe that can be adapted to fit vegan and gluten-free lifestyle.

Try: Restaurant Style Red Thai Curry

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8 responses to “20 Vegetarian Dinner Recipes”

Lauren Kelly Nutrition

What a fantastic collection! Thanks for sharing my Beet Salad!

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Jenn Peas and Crayons

LOVING this list! Thank you so so much for featuring my vegan chili! <3

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1. Liz DellaCroce
  
  Of course!! xo
  
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Steve Simmons

Wow, so many delicious and inspired meal ideas! Your Article is Wonderful! A lot of Great Tips and Very nicely written. I have learned a lot from your article Thank you By Liz DellaCroce for sharing with us.

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Jenn @ peas and crayons

Liz these are phenom! I can’t wait to spiralize some beets – YUM!!! Thanks so much for including me!

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1. Liz DellaCroce
  
  Of course!!
  
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Susan

I like incorporating meatless meals into my plan, but a lot of times I worry about the lack of protein in meatless recipes – not because I think meat is the only way to get protein, but because a lot of the recipes seem to have no protein at all or minimal amounts. As an example, for me the Quick & Easy Sweet Potato Curry on your list is a no go because there is no real protein source. I will just make sure I find vegetarian recipes that meet my needs.

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1. Liz DellaCroce
  
  Hi Susan – I think you make a very valid point. Everyone has different dietary needs and I know while many American’s struggle to get enough protein in their diet, many of us exceed the amount we *need* every day as well. That would be for you to discuss with a nutritionist of course but I hope some of these inspire you to add a few meatless meals into your routine from time to time – if anything because they are delicious. :)
  
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