Our Favorite Vegetarian Recipes
Just because you’re going meatless doesn’t mean you have to miss out. These hearty, veggie-packed dishes make it easy to put a flavorful meal on the table — any night of the week.
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Kung Pao Cauliflower
Forget chicken (and your stack of take-out menus): this sweet and spicy vegetarian dish proves once more that cauliflower is king.
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BBQ Spaghetti Squash Sliders
Who needs meat to make a delicious slider? These vegetarian squash sliders are sweet, tangy and messy. If you can't find mini slider buns, slice hot dog buns into thirds.
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Crustless Caprese Quiche
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Chipotle-Inspired Vegetarian Burrito Bowl
This homemade take on Chipotle's sofritas is made from crumbled tofu simmered in a spicy poblano sauce. It's not just for vegetarians — even the meat-lovers in your life will find this dish hard to resist. Serve on its own (say, as a taco or burrito filling) or, as here, with brown rice, black beans and your favorite Chipotle toppings.
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Buckwheat Noodle Salad
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Braised Chipotle Sweet Potatoes
This super-easy weeknight dinner shows once and for all that braising isn't just for meat! Spicy, tender sweet potatoes simmer in a delicious sauce with stewed carrot pieces and slightly crisp kale. Perfect for vegans and carnivores alike, it's served with a sprinkle of crisp radish sticks and cilantro for a fresh finish.
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Vegetarian Enchiladas
These easy-to-make enchiladas are filled with beans, spinach and cheese. Serve them with rice on the side.
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Creamy Orzo with Mushrooms
Love risotto but hate all the stirring? This creamy pasta dish is an ideal shortcut for any risotto lover looking for a quick and cheesy vegetarian version.
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Whole Cauliflower Wellington
Herb-butter roasted cauliflower gets a golden puff pastry blanket — the perfect main dish for vegetarians or cauliflower lovers.
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Vegetarian Chili
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Cauliflower Parmesan
This delicious, hearty cauliflower parm doesn't skimp on the flavor and will satisfy everyone, from vegetarians to the most die-hard carnivore.
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Mum's Everyday Red Lentils
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Falafel
The fritters come out of the fryer super crisp and perfectly seasoned. Stuffed in a warm pita with lots of veggies, a drizzle of tahini and a dash of hot sauce, they make for a wonderful weeknight dinner.
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Chickpea Stew
This dish combines the warm spices commonly found in Moroccan tagines in a comforting vegetarian stew. The roasted kale and chickpeas add texture and a pleasant bite that serve as counterpoints to the caramelized onions and sweet carrots. We love to finish it with a sprinkle of Aleppo pepper or hot paprika.
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Vegetarian Chicken-Fried Portobello Mushroom Steaks
Attention, vegetarians! You don't have to miss out on a classic blue-plate special any longer. Our mushroom version has the exact same breading used for chicken-fried steak (it works great), and we fry it until it's golden and crispy. Be generous with our flavor-packed veggie gravy (you can make it ahead and freeze it for up to a month).
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Portobello Parmesan
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Whole Roasted Cauliflower with Pomegranate and Tahini
Whether you want a vegan-friendly main course for an upcoming dinner party, or a new method for cooking one of your favorite veggies, this cauliflower fits the bill. Inspired by Eyal Shani's world-famous whole roasted baby cauliflower served at his Miznon restaurants, we seasoned a head with cumin and coriander for a subtle hint of spice, then made a nutty tahini sauce for drizzling over the top. Fresh green herbs and tart ruby pomegranate seeds add a pop of color and flavor to this impressive dish.
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Vegan Chickpea Crab Cakes
All the flavors are here-Old Bay, lemon and that distinct brininess-but there's no crab in sight with these cakes. Instead, chickpeas stand in for shellfish, and they are just as satisfying.
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Charred Tomato Gazpacho
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Frittata With Asparagus, Tomato and Fontina
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Sweet Potato Lasagna
Sweet potatoes sub in for lasagna noodles in this twist on the classic, while spinach adds a pop of color (and plenty of nutrition). The result is a hearty and satisfying main dish that just happens to be vegetarian and gluten-free too!
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Agnolotti With Artichoke Sauce
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Vegetarian Skillet Chili Topped with Cornbread
A hearty chili made with butternut squash and fluffy cornbread come together in this single-skillet meal. Serve with extra sour cream and pickled jalapenos on the side for topping.
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Beet Reuben
Sweet beets get rolled in a pastrami-inspired spice rub for a quick, vegetarian version of this classic deli favorite.
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Mini Mac and 'Shrooms
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Chile Cheese Casserole
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Vegetarian Pad Thai
No meat? No problem! This takeout standard comes together quickly and hits all the sweet, sour and umami notes of the classic dish.
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Tofu-Vegetable Stir-Fry
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Seven-Layer Vegetarian Greek Dip
Grab a plate, scoop and then dip. Squeezing out the vegetables before you assemble this dip removes any extra moisture, so your layers stay in place. Make the day before and refrigerate to save time on game day.
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Three-Cheese Macaroni
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Spicy Vegan Sloppy Joes
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Vegetarian Lasagna
You will never miss the meat in this vegetarian lasagna, with its hearty sauce of tomatoes, onions and carrots layered with spinach and creamy ricotta cheese. It's a comfort classic your family will love.
Get the Recipe: Vegetarian Lasagna
Vegetarian Spinach-Walnut Pate
The words "vegetarian," "pate" and "caviar" don't necessarily go together, but this creamy, flavor-packed appetizer spreads like pate, and the tart bursts of pomegranate seeds are a little like caviar. This vegetarian (in fact, vegan) dish is inspired by the country of Georgia's dish pkhali, a spinach spread that can also be made with beets or mushrooms.
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Tofu Tacos
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Penne With Spinach Sauce
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Roasted Zucchini Flatbread With Hummus, Arugula, Goat Cheese and Almonds
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Spinach Lasagna With Mushroom Ragu
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Whole Wheat Spaghetti With Swiss Chard and Pecorino Cheese
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Grilled Portobello Burger With Onion Jam
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Quinoa Salad With Asparagus, Goat Cheese and Olives
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Warm Farro Salad
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Curried Potatoes and Chickpeas
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