Whether you're a vegetarian, eat primarily a plant-based diet, or just love veggies and all things good food, this is for you.
I've collected over 80 healthy vegetarian recipes that are nutritious, easy to make and flavorful, making them a great option for non-vegetarians and meatless Mondays, too.
Vegetarian Main Dish Recipes
Potato Gnocchi with Butternut Squash Sauce
Rich and creamy, delicate and subtly sweet, ourpotato gnocchi with butternut squash cream sauceis a unique and beautiful take on a typical creamy pasta dish.
Vegetable Fried Rice
Vegetable fried riceis a medley of scrumptious veggies, scrambled eggs, and umami seasoning.
It's easy to make, customizable, and perfect for sharing with family and friends!
Spinach Tomato Dhal Curry
Thisred lentil curry recipeis quick and easy, only taking30 minutesfrom start to finish.
Naturally vegan and gluten-free, this is a comforting and nourishingone-pot recipethat you can swirl with coconut milk and extra spices for a warm and comforting meal.
Vegetarian Black Bean Chili
This really is the perfect smoky black bean chili.
It's a quick and easy vegetarian weeknight dinner, that's so full of smoky chipotle flavor and naturally gluten-free.
Pasta with Kale Sauce
This shockingly easy, utterly tasty, and vibrant green-hued kale pasta sauce with olive oil and garlic is the ideal mid-week lunch or dinner.
Try these other vegetarian main dish recipes
- Instant Pot Chana Masala
- Skillet Glazed Tofu with Snap Peas
- Veggie Skewers
- Harvest Bowls
- Sheet Pan Gnocchi
- Salt and Pepper Tofu
- Sweet Potato Cottage Pie
- Egg Roll in a Bowl
- Teriyaki Stir Fry
- Chiles Relleno
- Szechuan Tofu
- Weeknight Butter Beans
- Palak Paneer
- Avocado Egg Salad
- White Cheddar Mac and Cheese
- Pumpkin Risotto
- Tuscan Chickpeas
- Teriyaki Udon Noodles with Vegetables
- Massaman Tofu Curry
- Mushroom Tacos
- Eggplant Lasagna
- Quinoa Veggie Bowls
Vegetarian Pasta Dishes
Mushroom Stroganoff
This one potvegetarian mushroom stroganofftakes just 10 ingredients. It's a lighter, healthier spin on a classic.
Cozy, comforting, and loaded with flavor. This easy weeknight dinner is a family favorite.
Tahini Pasta
Looking for a new and simple pasta dish to try? This easytahini pastarecipe is ready in just 20 minutes!
Creamy, tangy, nutty goodness – the flavorful tahini sauce on this pasta is SO GOOD!
Pasta e Ceci with Chickpeas
Pasta e ceci is an easy and delicious vegetarian recipe. This classic Italian chickpea and pasta stew is comfort food to the max!
Everything comes together in one pot on the stovetop, combining creamy chickpeas with perfectly al dente pasta in a veggie-loaded broth.
Avocado Pesto Pasta
This easyavocado pesto pastarecipe with crispy garlic chickpeas is creamy, comforting, and packed with heart-healthy fats and protein.
Try these other vegetarian pasta recipes
- White Beans and Greens Pasta
- Broccoli Pesto Pasta
- Asparagus Lemon Pasta
- One Pot Curry Pasta
- Olive Pesto Pasta
Vegetarian Side Dish Recipes
Blanched Yu Choy Sum
Thiseasy recipe for blanched yu choy sum is a healthy and delicious Chinese vegetable dish that comes together in less than 10 minutes.
Kung Pao Brussels Sprouts
These Brussels sprouts make an incredible side dish.
They're seared in a hot skilled giving them a caramelized, crunchy exterior.
An Asian-inspired spicy sauce made from Thai chilies, crunchy peanuts, and green onion come in at the end to really take them to the next level.
Roasted Cauliflower with Tahini
Roasted cauliflower with tahini sauce is a flavor-packed side that pairs perfectly with any Middle Eastern or Mediterranean-style main meal.
Or serve golden cauliflower florets and creamy tahini sauce with pita and salad for a plant-based dinner.
Meatless Collard Greens
Thesemeatless collard greenskeep things light by skipping the ham hock or bacon but still pack a punch of goodness.
Made with basic, fresh ingredients, these greens bring out the best in this leafy goodness.
Try these other vegetarian side dish recipes
- Butter Garlic Mushrooms
- Stir Fried Morning Glory
- Stir Fried Eggplant and Tofu
- Roasted Carrots with Tahini and Carrot Top Gremolata
- Garlic Bok Choy
- Stir Fried Okra
- Air Fryer Broccoli
- Ratatouille with Pinto Beans
- Raw Spicy Zoodles
Vegetarian Salad Recipes
Green Onion Salad
This green onion salad with cucumber and bell pepper then tossed in a lemon ginger vinaigrette is a healthy and easy vegan side dish.
Serve it alongside pasta, salmon, roasted chicken, and more.
Avocado Summer Salad
If you love avocado and vegetables together then this easy summer salad might be perfect for you!
Delicious and always fresh, this salad is packed with healthy nutrients that you need every single day … and ready in 5 minutes.
Greek Salad with Feta Vinaigrette
Everyone loves a big fat Greek salad. This one is just like you get at a restaurant!
It features crisp romaine lettuce with cucumbers, tomato, kalamata olives, green pepper, loads of feta cheese and the BEST feta dressing with olive oil and oregano.
Try these other vegetarian salad recipes
- Roasted Pumpkin and Beetroot Salad
- Mediterranean Chopped Salad
- Kale Quinoa Salad
- Persimmon Kale Salad
- Healthy Quinoa Salad
- Tomato Feta Salad
- Purple Daikon Radish Salad
- Pear and Goat Cheese Salad
- Farro Salad with Roasted Squash and Lentils
- Roasted Sweet Potato Taco Salad
Vegetarian Soup Recipes
Creamy Cauliflower Soup
Stunning to the eyes and comforting to the soul, ourcreamy cauliflower soup with apples and walnut raisin crumbleis the perfect fall soup for cold days or weeknight dinners that can be packed for the next day.
Vegetarian Chili
This is hands downThe best vegetarian chiliwe’ve ever devoured.
Make it in a Crock Pot or on the stovetop – your choice! You won’t miss the meat with these big, bold flavors.
Smoky Red Pepper Farro Soup with Feta
Elevate your weeknight dinners with this mouthwatering Mediterranean-inspired chickpea soup, crafted from convenient pantry staples to burst with flavor in every spoonful!
Curry Sweet Potato Soup
This curry sweet potato soup is as simple as it gets, yet has loads of fabulous flavors.
It's made with pureed sweet potatoes, creamy coconut milk, zesty ginger, spicy, rich curry paste and fresh lime juice.
Try these other vegetarian soup recipes
- Creamy Cold Beet Soup with Coconut and Ginger
- Chili Sin Carne
- Instant Pot Bean Soup
- Spicy Zucchini Soup
- Red Lentil Stew
- Frozen Pea Soup
- Carrot Ginger Soup
- Broccoli Cheese Soup
- Vegetarian Minestrone
Vegetarian Appetizers and Snacks
(Cowboy) Texas Caviar
This Texas caviar is the ultimate vegetarian appetizer that you won't want to stop eating once you start.
It's wildly easy to make and features black-eyed peas, black beans, loads of fresh veggies, herbs and a light dressing.
Almond Matcha Energy Balls
Discover the delightful fusion of flavors with thesealmond matcha energy balls, a simple 6-ingredient treat that's perfect for a mid-day boost or an on-the-go snack.
Crispy Parmesan Garlic Edamame
Crispy green edamame roasted in olive oil, Parmesan cheese and garlic. It makes for the perfect crunchy, protein-rich snack!
Try these other vegetarian appetizer and snacks recipes
- Mango Corn Salsa
- Muhammara
- Vegetable Potstickers
- Spicy Edamame
- Mushroom Vegetarian Dumplings
- Air Fryer Apple Chips
- Slow Cooker Marinated Olives
- Banana Coconut Pudding
- Beet Berry Messy Nice Cream
- Roasted Greek Eggplant Dip
Vegetarian Breakfast Recipes
Caramelized Banana Peanut Butter Oatmeal
The oatmeal is loaded with oats, chia seeds, peanut butter and vanilla and the bananas are caramelized with a tiny bit of butter and brown sugar.
Finish it all off with nuts and you have the most fabulous bowl of oatmeal, ever.
Mediterranean Tabouli with Poached Eggs
A breakfast (or brunch) version of classic Mediterranean tabouli with poached eggs and pita wedges for a delicious, satisfying and easy meal!
