45 Easy Vegetarian Dinner Recipes

1. Mushroom Alfredo

We start this list with a tasty mushroom Alfredo recipe. 

It’s an easy 15-minute vegetarian dinner idea with an irresistibly creamy and smooth sauce and sautéed mushrooms.

2. Zucchini pasta

Learn how to make delicious pasta with zucchini with simple ingredients, grated zucchini, and almost no effort.

You will love this 20–minute vegetarian pasta as you can make it in one pot, and it’s great for spring and summer.

3. Pasta Pomodoro

Try this basil and tomato spaghetti if you like Italian flavors.

In 20 minutes flat and with simple ingredients, you can prepare a rich and authentic vegetarian pasta dish that will leave everyone begging for more.

4. Aglio e olio pasta

For the quickest vegetarian dinner idea, try this garlic and oil pasta, potentially with added broccoli,

You can make this to perfection in under 15 minutes with simple ingredients.

Here’s a vegan mushroom pasta with cherry tomatoes and fresh herbs.

You can make a delicious recipe with simple ingredients in about 20 minutes.

6. Vegetarian Ragu

Mushroom Bolognese is a delicious vegetarian dinner recipe with grated button mushrooms in a rich tomato sauce.

Put this together for a quick and nutritious meal in less than 30 minutes.

7. Chickpea pasta salad

Here’s a colorful and fiber–rich pasta salad with wholesome plant–based protein.

This chickpea pasta salad is a quick and healthy dish made with fresh and nutritious ingredients in less than 20 minutes.

8. Red pepper pasta

This red pepper pasta is super simple and with a few pantry ingredients.

You can make it with minimal effort for an everyday vegetarian dinner. It’s also creamy, nutritious, and delicious – and ready in just 20 minutes!

This lentil bolognese is a meaty, rich, and vegetarian favorite among kids and adults.

It’s a flavorful and hearty protein-rich sauce that pairs perfectly with spaghetti, fettuccine, gnocchi, or lasagna.

10. Pasta e Fagioli

In about 30 minutes, you can make this Italian favorite: pasta e fagioli (pasta and beans).

It’s a wholesome weekday dinner with a mix of beans, ditalini pasta, and a rich tomato sauce.

11. Butternut squash pasta

Butternut squash pasta is velvety, creamy, tasty, and so incredibly simple you can make it any day of the week with minimal effort.

This vegetarian pasta is a guaranteed crowd-pleaser and is ready in 30 minutes.

Vegetarian soup recipes

Rich, creamy, and super wholesome, these vegetarian soups will comfort and fulfill you.

Serve them with toasted bread and a side salad for an easy and satisfying dinner.

12. Tuscan soup

This Tuscan bean soup is perfect for meal prepping and a freezer–friendly meal.

You can expect a wholesome and comforting meal to feed your whole family, excellent for cold winter days and weeknight dinners!

13. Cauliflower soup

Roasted cauliflower soup is nutty, cheesy, delicious, and ready in about 30 minutes.

It’s an easy vegetarian recipe you can make with a few simple ingredients and a blender.

Making this vegetarian butternut squash soup is incredibly simple. 

Bake the butternut in the oven with garlic, onion, and herbs, then blend it. You’ll have homemade velvety, creamy soup in about 30 minutes.

15. Broccoli soup

With only seven ingredients and in about 30 minutes, you can make the best broccoli soup you’ve ever had from scratch.

Try it with homemade croutons on top for a delightful starter or light vegetarian dinner.

16. Tofu soup

This tofu soup is quick, vegetable–packed, Asian–inspired, and straightforward.

You can make it in 20 minutes with simple ingredients and seasonal veggies any time of the year.

17. Lentil soup

This lentil soup is perfect for everyday dinner and make-ahead meals, as you can store it for up to 4 days in the refrigerator.

Serve it with bruschetta or crostini for a complete and wholesome vegetarian dinner.

This Italian soup is the perfect choice if you’re looking for an easy, genuine, and quick dinner idea.

Homemade chickpea soup with potatoes is a healthy and whole dinner idea, ready in 30 minutes.

Vegetarian dinner salads

Eating salad for dinner is a great way to get fiber, protein, and many colors.

Try one of these protein-filled meals or grain bowls for your next vegetarian dinner, and serve with a bowl of brown rice or couscous.

19. Tofu salad

This tofu salad recipe is a crunchy, healthy bowl perfect for lunch or dinner. Low in calories, high in flavor, and filling with plant-based protein.

Make this salad with a creamy tahini dressing, and you’ll be nourished and fulfilled for hours.

20. Chickpea salad

This chickpea salad is a quick, tasty, nutritious vegetarian dinner recipe.

Make it in 15 minutes with simple, fresh ingredients and a creamy mustard dressing.

Vegan pasta salad is the ideal lunchtime or light dinner meal because it’s quick to prepare in 20 minutes and delicious.

It’s also great to make in advance to have as a ready-to-go meal to eat at any time.

22. Cauliflower lentil salad

Cauliflower lentil salad is an easy and delicious Mediterranean-inspired recipe with bold flavors and wholesome ingredients.

Make it in 25 minutes with roasted cauliflower and canned lentils, a light dinner idea, or a lunchtime meal!

23. Sweet potato salad

Have this sweet potato salad for lunch, a quick and healthy vegetarian dinner, or bring it to potlucks and picnics.

This is one of our favorite ways of eating sweet potatoes; we are sure you’ll love it too!

24. Black bean salad

This black bean salad with roasted sweet potatoes, creamy avocado, and a cilantro lime dressing is perfect for eating salad for dinner.

You can enjoy a colorful dinner with plenty of veggies with Mexican-inspired flavors and a side of quinoa or couscous.

25. Avocado salad with chickpeas

Avocado salad is creamy, crunchy, and refreshing, and it’s all you need for a quick lunch or light dinner during the hot summer months.

Add roasted chickpeas and a side of quinoa for a complete and healthy dinner.

Moroccan carrot salad is a delicious and aromatic recipe with tender boiled carrots and lentils, ready in 30 minutes.

Serve with white rice or a side of Naan bread or pita bread for a complete and wholesome dinner.

27. Creamy cauliflower tahini salad

Roasted cauliflower salad is a creamy and delicious dish you can make with little effort and simple ingredients.

Add crispy baked chickpeas, serve with bread, and drizzle with tahini sauce for a wholesome salad dinner.

28. Italian rice salad

This rice salad is adapted from the Italian rice salad, and it’s the perfect summer dish, easy to prepare in advance and bring with you for a picnic outdoors.

It’s a vegetarian salad with plenty of wholesome vegetarian protein.

29. Mediterranean couscous salad

Meat-free but super fulfilling, this couscous with vegetables is a delicious way of enjoying couscous.

You can make This easy recipe in less than 30 minutes with seasonal veggies and herbs.

30. Farro salad with chickpeas

This farro salad is a wholesome grain bowl with fresh veggies and chickpeas.

It is a great make-ahead recipe that you can have as a quick and nutritious lunch or as a light vegetarian dinner.

Plant–based protein is fulfilling and versatile – try these meat-free and family–friendly main dishes.

31. Tofu in tomato sauce

Tofu with Italian pizzaiola sauce is a simple yet delicious pan-fried tofu recipe ready in 20 minutes.

Serve it with a slice of focaccia bread and sauteed spinach for a wholesome and nourishing dinner.

32. Chickpea crepes with mushroom

These savory chickpea pancakes are gluten-free and made with simple ingredients, yet they are delicious and fulfilling.

With vegetarian mushroom filling and a drizzle of white sauce, you’ll get a restaurant-worthy meal in about 40 minutes.

33. Kung pao tofu

Kung pao tofu is fun to make and better than Asian takeaway.

Make this delicious Chinese-inspired dish in less than 30 minutes and get plenty of plant-based protein, nuts, and fresh veggies.

34. Mushroom tofu cutlets

You can make these mushroom tofu cutlets in about 30 minutes with a few simple pantry ingredients.

They’re a great alternative to chicken, and you’ll get a chewy and sauce-packed dinner perfectly served with rice.

35. Vegetarian orange chicken

Orange tofu is an easy and convenient vegetarian alternative to orange chicken. 

Make it in less than 30 minutes for an Asian-inspired everyday dinner and serve with white rice and spring onion.

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36. Eggplant Parmigiana

Italian Eggplant Parmigiana is one of the tastiest eggplant dishes ever. 

Its rich tomato flavor and endlessly tender eggplant perfectly match this favorite vegetarian dinner idea.

37. Easy pasta bake

Gnocchi alla sorrentina is a vegetarian pasta bake with gnocchi in a tomato basil sauce, melty fresh mozzarella, and parmesan cheese.

A perfect Sunday dinner or meal for special occasions!

38. Tofu curry

Making this creamy and Indian–spiced tofu curry is easy.

Here we’ll show you how to put this meal together in less than 30 minutes and make the best everyday vegan curry recipe.

39. Tomato risotto

Tomato risotto is the perfect recipe for a delicious and fulfilling family dinner.

Kids will love this recipe, and picky eaters will devour it straight from the pan.

We’ll show you how to make the best Buddha bowl in simple steps.

Brown rice, avocado, red cabbage, spinach, grilled tofu, and mango are some fresh ingredients we pair with a creamy peanut sauce.

41. Lentil curry

Lentil curry is an easy, tasty, and nourishing vegetarian meal in one pot with simple ingredients in about 30 minutes.

Our recipe is simple yet satisfying, flavorful, and perfect for meal prepping.

42. Sweet potato gnocchi

Make this simple and tasty gnocchi recipe in about 30 minutes, and enjoy it with a sage and butter sauce or marinara sauce.

It’s a family–friendly pasta that kids and adults can help shape in the kitchen.

43. Baked zucchini boats

These stuffed zucchini boats are nutritious, flavor-rich, and packed with wholesome plant-based protein.

Serve them with rice, bread, or potatoes for a satiating vegetarian dinner idea.

44. Vegetarian meatballs

With these marinara sauce-covered tofu meatballs, you can have meatballs without the meat.

This recipe is quick and easy to make with straightforward ingredients. It’s cozy, delicious, and satisfying.

45. Microwave sweet potatoes

All you have to do is to wash the sweet potato, prick it with a fork, and microwave it for about 5 minutes.

Then cut it open, load it with one of our toppings, and enjoy this healthy but comforting meal.

What to serve with a vegetarian dinner recipe

Once you’ve decided on your vegetarian main dish, you can quickly increase your veggie intake with one of these vegetable sides:

• Eggplant pizza: a perfect appetizer or side dish for a vegetarian buffet
• Easy side salad with fresh veggies and mixed leaves, a quick way to add greens to your dinner
• Roasted broccoli with garlic and lemon, quickly roasted in the oven for 25 minutes
• Tomato and cucumber salad with a lemon vinaigrette and fresh basil, a colorful and new side dish

Or try our 25 best vegetable side ideas or 45 salad ideas for even more green inspiration!