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75+ Best Vegetarian Recipes

Whether you are new to vegetarian eating or a seasoned pro, here are 75 plus easy vegetarian recipes. From pastas to stir fry, muffins and vegetarian breakfasts, here you will find all kinds of delicious meatless meal inspiration.

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Vegetarian cooking doesn’t have to be difficult. Here you will find reader favorite dinners, easy protein snacks, dips, meatless breakfast ideas, and more.

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Vegetarian Pasta Favorites

Pasta is one of the most versatile and delicious dinners. Here are some recipes to get you started!

  • Crock Pot Baked Ziti: not in the mood to make dinner? Layer penne in the slow cooker with ricotta, pasta sauce, and mozzarella for a simple and delicious dinner to feed a crowd!
  • Million Dollar Baked Ziti: this classic take on million dollar pasta is made meatless and packed full of protein!
  • Vegetarian Bolognese: Craving bolognese sauce? This vegetarian version is a great way to pack some extra veggies into dinner.
  • Veggie Lover’s Baked Rigatoni: one of the most popular recipes we have shared. Always a hit!
  • Cream Cheese Pasta: Serve it alone for ultimate comfort food, or as a side along with any kind of roasted veggie for a yummy dinner.
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More Pasta with Vegetables Favorites

Like we said, there are so many ways to make delicious and filling vegetarian pasta. Try a new recipe every week and you will never be bored!

  • Spinach Artichoke Pasta: Just like the favorite dip, but mixed with hearty rigatoni noodles and baked to golden cheesy perfection.
  • Sweet Potato Pasta: a favorite for fall especially, this 30 minute one pot sweet potato pasta is so flavorful. The homemade parmesan cream sauce is incredible!
  • Cauliflower Alfredo Sauce: sneak in more veggies with this luxuriously decadent homemade alfredo sauce made from cauliflower.
  • Roasted Vegetable Pasta: a summertime staple. Pasta with fresh herbs, tons of roasted veggies, olive oil, and fresh parmesan cheese.
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Vegetarian Tacos, Enchiladas & Casseroles

Mexican food is a must have and it’s so easy to make yummy and filling vegetarian mexican recipes. Be sure to try this homemade nacho cheese sauce and bean dip with one of these dinners below!

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Vegetarian Burrito Bowls & Nachos

Channel your favorite Chipotle vibes with homemade burrito bowls or loaded nachos. Don’t forget the guac!

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Better than Takeout Stir Fry Recipes

You will be amazed how incredible these easy stir fry recipes taste! Make dinner at home that tastes just as good as your favorite takeout.

  • Broccoli with Garlic Sauce: my favorite takeout order. A must try!
  • Cabbage Stir Fry: this cabbage stir fry will surprise you with all of its flavors. Don’t skip the sweet chili sauce on top!
  • Stir Fry Vegetables: better than your favorite restaurant. These stir fry vegetables a delicious dinner all by themselves, or you can serve with rice or stir fry noodles.
  • Broccoli Tofu Stir Fry: hearty broccoli florets and crispy tofu cubes are cooked in the best easy flavorful stir fry sauce.
  • Tofu Stir Fry Noodles: gluten free brown rice noodle stir fry recipe with fresh veggies and crispy tofu.
  • Mushroom Ramen Noodles: a stir fry with ramen noodles and all the mushrooms. A must make!
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Orange Sauce and Teriyaki Sauce Recipes

Are you missing favorites like Orange Chicken and Teriyaki Chicken? Make these satisfying healthy recipes yourself at home.

  • Orange Cauliflower: Crispy baked breaded cauliflower is the Orange Chicken substitute that you can’t miss out on!
  • Orange Tofu: crispy chunks of tofu tossed in sweet homemade orange stir fry sauce.
  • Teriyaki Cauliflower: you just can’t beat cauliflower, and this teriyaki version is sure to become a family favorite healthy recipe.
  • Teriyaki Noodles: ramen noodles with sugar snap peas, mushrooms, and homemade teriyaki sauce.
  • Orange Sauce Recipe: Want to make your own orange chick’n recipe? Use this yummy sauce.
  • Teriyaki Sauce Recipe: perfect for any kind of stir fry recipe. Stir fry recipes are great for clean out the fridge day.
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Vegetarian Breakfast Ideas

Hungry for a vegetarian breakfast with enough protein to leave you satisfied? Here are some of our favorite simple ideas.

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The Best Vegetable Recipes

Vegetarian side dishes are anything but boring. Here are the stars of the show, I mean dinner plate. Delicious roasted and sautéed vegetables.

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Easy side dishes

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More Potato Recipes

Potatoes never go out of style, and there are so many ways to make potatoes a delicious part of your vegetarian dinner.

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Delicious Dips

Sweet or savory, vegetarian dips are really easy to make. A great way to eat more fruits & veggies!

  • Cream Cheese Fruit Dip: our favorite dip for fresh fruit.
  • Chip Dip: not just for chips, this easy sour cream dip is so tasty served with sliced vegetables.
  • Chick Fil A Sauce: don’t miss out on this homemade chick fil a sauce! We love serving this along with morningstar vegetarian chicken nuggets.
  • Easy Cheese Ball: the classic appetizer made vegetarian!
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Energy balls: The best healthy snack

Energy balls are the must have snack in our house. Each one packs protein, healthy fats, and tastes like dessert. We love to keep these in our freezer for a quick and healthy snack!

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Vegetarian Lunch Ideas

Being new to vegetarianism can feel overwhelming. Here are a few healthy options to get you started on making vegetarian lunches!

  • Vegetarian Chicken Salad: Just like the classic, this vegetarian chicken salad with grapes and pecans is so delicious and a great make ahead lunch.
  • Chickpea Nuggets: homemade chicken nuggets made from chickpeas
  • Healthy Egg Salad: packed full of protein and made with greek yogurt, this health egg salad is great for easy lunches!
  • Black Bean Burgers: eat them alone, on salads, wraps, these black bean burgers are so versatile!
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Vegetarian Casseroles, Chili, & Sheet Pan Recipes

From comfort food veggie pot pie to classic vegetable rice casserole, these vegetarian recipes are feel good food made with wholesome ingredients.

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Healthy Muffins you must make

Bonus recipes because muffins are such a great breakfast option or healthy snack.

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If you make any of these yummy vegetarian recipes, please leave a comment and let me know what you think! The possibilities are endless.

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Supriya Kutty

Friday 17th of January 2020

Thank you so much for sharing these 25 healthy food recipes with us it was total pleasure reading these articles as I got to know so much information regarding it would surely recommend others as well to try these recipes.