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.
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.
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
3.81 stars average
35minutes
A quick and easy meatless main or healthy side dish, your family will love this vegetarian Garlic Roasted Vegetable Pasta.
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!
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.
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!
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.
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.
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!
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.
Want more vegetarian recipes? Head over to Pinterest!
Liz DellaCroce
Liz Della Croce is the creator and author of The Lemon Bowl, a healthy food blog. Since 2010, Liz has been sharing delicious recipes that just so happen to be healthy. By using real ingredients with an emphasis on seasonality, Liz has built a growing audience of loyal readers who crave good food for their families.
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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.
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.
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. :)
What a fantastic collection! Thanks for sharing my Beet Salad!
LOVING this list! Thank you so so much for featuring my vegan chili! <3
Of course!! xo
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.
Liz these are phenom! I can’t wait to spiralize some beets – YUM!!! Thanks so much for including me!
Of course!!
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.
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. :)