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Include these tasty vegetarian dinners into your next meal plan to reduce meat consumption.
Are you looking for some new vegetarian dinner recipes? If so, you’re in luck! In this article, we will share some of our favorite recipes with you. These recipes are all healthy, delicious, and easy to make. So, whether you are a seasoned vegetarian or just starting out, you will find something here that you will love!
Did you know that carbon emissions from a vegetarian diet are 59% less than a non-vegetarian diet? That’s just one reason to try these vegetarian dinner recipes.
Related article: How does eating less meat help the environment?
1. Vegetarian Tex Mex Quesadillas
These vegetarian quesadillas are quick, healthy and always popular with a crowd. How could they not be with crisp tortillas, melted cheese and a filling packed full of flavour?!
Recipe from My Green Toddler.
2. Pesto Pasta
The perfect weeknight vegetarian dinner than can be made in as little as 10 minutes! This peso pasta is bursting with Italian flavor!
3. Domoda (Gambian Peanut Stew)
This creamy West African pumpkin and peanut butter stew is a kid friendly dinner packed with vegetables that is ready in 35 minutes. It can be made ahead and is perfect for freezing.
4. Lemon Ricotta Pasta
This lemon ricotta pasta with spinach is an easy, weeknight meal that comes together in less than 30 minutes! It’s light, fresh, and super simple for a delicious vegetarian summer pasta.
5. Chickpea Patties
These easy Chickpea Patties are certain to become a regular addition to your meat-free meal plans. The patties are seasoned with ground cumin, cayenne pepper and parsley and are tender on the inside and slightly crispy on the outside.
6. Vegetarian Chili
With both a slow cooker and a stove top option, this vegetarian chili recipe is the perfect weeknight recipe! You can prep it ahead or at the last minute, and either way it’s sure to be a hit!
7. 15 min Vegan Chili Garlic Noodles
Perfect for busy weeknights, these vegan chili garlic noodles can be made in just 15 minutes and are loaded with flavor: savory, nutty, garlicky, and spicy!
8. Mushroom Aglio Olio
This mushroom aglio olio is a quick, easy and budget friendly dinner. With just six ingredients its on the table in twenty minutes.
9. Vegan Red Lentil Curry
This Vegan Red Lentil Curry is a fan favorite and the BEST lentil curry you will ever try! It’s easy and quick, making it a perfect weeknight dinner! Plus, it’s creamy and indulgent but made with wholesome vegan ingredients!
10. Tomato & Roasted Vegetable Risotto
Creamy vegan Tomato Risotto with Roasted Veg, bursting with flavour. An easy and healthy weeknight meal that is both plant-based and gluten-free.
11. Feta, Ricotto & Spinach Pie
Flaky filo pie with spinach and cheese dressing is exactly what you need tonight. This Balkan take on spanakopita is cheesier, softer and tastier. You in?
12. Stuffed Sweet Potatoes
Stuffed sweet potatoes are an easy weeknight dinner or side dish the whole family will love. Crispy taco-seasoned chickpeas add spicy crunch and the avocado crema cools it down. All the fresh fixings mean everyone gets to make their own creation — and no matter what they choose, it will be healthy and delicious.
13. Vegetarian Stuffed Italian Peppers
All the flavors of Tuscany are tucked into these Stuffed Italian Peppers: artichokes, cannellini beans, Tuscan kale, and kalamata olives in a savory tomato sauce topped with walnuts and pesto Parmesan bread crumbs. An easy and healthy weeknight dinner or meatless Monday meal without rice.
14. Cheese Pide with Mushrooms
Turkish Cheese Pide (translated as Kasarli Pide) with Mushrooms is a type of flatbread topped with veggies and Kasar cheese, very similar to pizza but without tomato sauce. This cheesy pide is buttery, packed with flavour, very easy to make and perfect for brunch, lunch, or dinner.
15. Creamy Leek & Mushroom Pie
A creamy mixture of leeks and mushrooms topped with a crispy, golden handmade pie crust. This vegetarian Mushroom Pie Recipe is great when you need a meatless main meal that even the most meat-lovers will enjoy.
16. Creamy Spinach Lemon Orzo
This one-pan creamy spinach lemon orzo comes together in just 20 minutes! With fresh spinach, lemon zest, and basil in a creamy sauce, it can be a light, weeknight dinner on it’s own or a super easy side dish!
17. Chinese Jackfruit Stirfry
This Chinese jackfruit stir fry is so easy to make and ready in just 20 minutes! It’s also a great vegan beef and broccoli alternative. No fancy ingredients, just a quick and easy stir fry!
18. Roasted Aubergine & Cauliflower Curry
Indian roasted eggplant and cauliflower curry is easy to make, delicious and great for meal prepping. Featuring a thick gravy, a fantastic spice blend and creamy coconut. It’s totally more-ish and may easily become a weekly favourite!
19. Haloumi Fajitas
These Halloumi Fajitas are an easy and delicious weeknight meal that the whole family will love. Loaded with colorful fajita veggies, seasoned pan fried halloumi and all your favorite toppings. This vegetarian fajita recipe can be on your dinner table in 30 minutes!
20. Vegan Shepherd’s Pie with Lentils
Vegan shepherd’s pie with lentils is a great meat free family recipe for a dinner casserole. A great way to use up get loads of protein as well as being gluten, dairy, and Top 8 allergen free.
21. Sticky Tofu
This crispy sticky tofu is delicious, lightly pan fried and easy to make. A quick weeknight dinner that goes with anything.
22. Zucchini, Chickpea & Potato Curry
Creamy coconut curry with a mild spice makes this one pan meal rich and satisfying. Zucchini, Chickpeas, and Potato Curry is a hearty meatless meal packed with protein and fresh vegetables.
23. Vegetarian Enchilada Lasagna
Vegetarian Mexican Lasagna is a must try recipe. Packed full of hearty vegetables and flavor it’s the perfect dinner.
24. Zucchini, Squash & Corn Casserole
Zucchini, yellow & summer squash sautéed in an oven safe skillet. Add cauliflower rice, black beans, corn, cheese and spices! Sprinkle additional shredded cheddar cheese on top and bake for 10 minutes.
20 min Sweet and Spicy Noodles
These Sweet and Spicy Noodles are an Asian-inspired, fast, easy weeknight dinner that can be ready and on the table in just 20 minutes!
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- Mint Slice Squares
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