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Vegetarian Dinners

Vegetarian Dinners

Our large collection of vegetarian dinner recipes. Most are vegetarian but many of the recipes are vegan or can be easily adapted for vegan lifestyles.



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recipe for nutty bean-rice burgers

Nutty Bean-Rice Burgers

Made with dry beans, brown rice, sunflower seeds, cheddar cheese, whole wheat flour, pickle relish, ketchup, soy sauce, dried basil, eggs

Method:   stovetop
Time:   under 30 minutes

recipe for vegetarian feijoada

Vegetarian Feijoada

Made with onion, garlic, cumin, dried oregano, green bell pepper, red bell pepper, jalapeno pepper, celery, black beans, crushed tomatoes

Method:   stovetop
Time:   30-60 minutes

recipe for pan-fried tofu with coconut rice

Pan-Fried Tofu With Coconut Rice

Tofu is excellent at absorbing flavors like the cumin and chili oil in this recipe, it gains a lovely golden-brown outside when pan-fried, and it goes wonderfully with...

Method:   stovetop
Time:   30-60 minutes


recipe for peanut butter meatloaf

Peanut Butter Meatloaf

Made with salt and pepper, sage, oil, brown rice, peanut butter, onion, celery, saltine crackers, eggs, tomato soup

Method:   oven
Time:   30-60 minutes

recipe for curried lentil burritos

Curried Lentil Burritos

Made with milk, parsley, flour tortilla, Monterey jack cheese, cilantro, scallions, ginger, sugar, ground cumin

Method:   stovetop
Time:   1-2 hours

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recipe for feta cheese lasagna

Feta Cheese Lasagna

Made with butter or margarine, feta cheese, dill or flat parsley leaves, black pepper, eggs, butter, flour, whole milk

Method:   oven, stovetop
Time:   1-2 hours

recipe for princess chicken (or princess tofu)

Princess Chicken (or Princess Tofu)

Made with dried hot red peppers, sake, soy sauce, sugar, salt, cornstarch, sesame oil, vegetable oil

Method:   stovetop
Time:   30-60 minutes

recipe for slow cooker barley, black bean, and corn burritos

Slow Cooker Barley, Black Bean, and Corn Burritos

Made with chicken or vegetable broth, frozen whole-kernel corn, green onions, lime juice, cumin, chili powder, cayenne pepper, garlic, fresh cilantro...

Method:   crock pot
Time:   2-5 hours


recipe for slow cooker tvp veggie soup

Slow Cooker TVP Veggie Soup

Made with TVP, garlic, onions, carrot, vegetable bouillon granules, converted rice, tomatoes, pinto beans, water, dried basil

Method:   crock pot
Time:   2-5 hours

recipe for tofu meatloaf

Tofu Meatloaf

Made with whole grain bread, ketchup, tofu, soy sauce, Dijon mustard, fresh parsley, black pepper, garlic powder, onion

Method:   oven
Time:   1-2 hours

recipe for edamame chili

Edamame Chili

Made with edamame, chili powder, cumin, olive oil, yellow onions, garlic, tomatoes, dried oregano

Method:   stovetop
Time:   1-2 hours


recipe for wendy's veggie chili

Wendy's Veggie Chili

Made with salsa, zucchini, green bell pepper, onion, celery, garlic, chili powder, dried oregano, cumin, Mexican or Italian style stewed tomatoes

Method:   crock pot
Time:   2-5 hours

recipe for avocado-vegetable lasagna

Avocado-Vegetable Lasagna

Made with Italian cheese, eggs, fresh basil, ground red pepper, salt, black pepper, artichoke hearts, avocados, green onions, butter

Method:   oven, stovetop
Time:   30-60 minutes

recipe for baked tofu casserole

Baked Tofu Casserole

Made with soy sauce, French beans, salt, vegetable oil, onion, mushrooms, ham, black pepper, butter

Method:   oven, stovetop
Time:   30-60 minutes


recipe for patty pan lasagna

Patty Pan Lasagna

Made with Parmesan cheese, mozzarella cheese, squash, spaghetti sauce, cottage cheese

Method:   oven
Time:   1-2 hours

recipe for slow cooker chinese vegetable lo mein

Slow Cooker Chinese Vegetable Lo Mein

Made with tofu, carrots, green beans, green bell pepper, red pepper, water chestnuts, bamboo shoots, pineapple chunks, soy sauce, lo mein noodles

Method:   stovetop, crock pot
Time:   2-5 hours

recipe for slow cooker vegetarian bean and brown rice stew

Slow Cooker Vegetarian Bean And Brown Rice Stew

Made with ground cumin, chili powder, kidney beans, olive oil, onion, garlic, green bell pepper, green cabbage, potatoes, tomatoes

Method:   crock pot
Time:   over 5 hours


recipe for tofu thanksgiving

Tofu Thanksgiving

Made with onions, celery, carrots, garlic, corn oil, sage, dried basil, vogue vegy base, sea salt

Method:   stovetop, oven
Time:   1-2 hours

recipe for lemon penne with edamame

Lemon Penne With Edamame

Made with salt and pepper, Parmesan cheese, whole-wheat penne pasta, edamame, lemon zest, fresh thyme, olive oil, lemon juice

Method:   stovetop
Time:   under 30 minutes

recipe for rajasthani dal - indian vegetarian curry

Rajasthani Dal - Indian Vegetarian Curry

Made with onions, red chiles, moong dal, chana dal, ginger, turmeric, salt, oil, cumin seeds, asafoetida

Method:   stovetop
Time:   2-5 hours


recipe for vegan un-stuffed bell pepper soup

Vegan Un-Stuffed Bell Pepper Soup

Made with ground celery seed, water, Basmati brown rice, yellow onions, red or green peppers, celery, carrots, garlic, oregano

Method:   stovetop
Time:   1-2 hours

recipe for tofu stuffed eggplant

Tofu Stuffed Eggplant

Made with brown rice, pine nuts, eggplants, olive oil, firm tofu, mixed vegetables

Method:   oven, stovetop
Time:   30-60 minutes

recipe for slow cooker vegetarian chow mein

Slow Cooker Vegetarian Chow Mein

Made with bean sprouts, ground ginger, tofu, celery, carrots, green onions, water chestnuts, vegetable broth, soy sauce, crushed red pepper flakes

Method:   crock pot
Time:   over 5 hours


recipe for slow cooker eggplant-tomato stew with garbanzo beans

Slow Cooker Eggplant-Tomato Stew with Garbanzo Beans

Made with tomato, carrot, garbanzo beans, red kidney beans, onion, celery, garlic, vegetable broth, tomato paste, dried oregano

Method:   crock pot
Time:   2-5 hours

recipe for slow cooker vegetarian enchilada casserole

Slow Cooker Vegetarian Enchilada Casserole

Made with ripe olives, corn tortillas, garlic powder, tomatoes, salsa, tomato paste, black beans, corn, green chiles, cumin

Method:   crock pot
Time:   over 5 hours

recipe for tofu vegetable lasagna

Tofu Vegetable Lasagna

Made with firm tofu, mozzarella cheese, no cook lasagna noodles, garlic, dried basil, dried Italian seasoning, salt, chopped frozen spinach, carrot, pasta sauce

Method:   oven
Time:   30-60 minutes


recipe for aged tofu

Aged Tofu

Made with scallions, fresh ginger root, firm tofu, flour, vegetable oil, water, soy or tamari sauce, sugar or honey, fish stock or vegetable stock

Method:   stovetop
Time:   30-60 minutes

recipe for vegan lasagna

Vegan Lasagna

Made with garlic, olive oil, zucchini, dried oregano, dried basil, sweet Hungarian paprika, rock salt, black pepper, mushrooms

Method:   stovetop, oven
Time:   1-2 hours

recipe for barbecued watermelon rind with sauces

Barbecued Watermelon Rind With Sauces

Made with Worcestershire sauce, ketchup, soy sauce, brown sugar, honey, port wine, Liquid Smoke, lemon, ground cinnamon

Method:   stovetop, outdoor grill
Time:   under 30 minutes


recipe for vegetarian brown rice sloppy joes

Vegetarian Brown Rice Sloppy Joes

Made with barbecue sauce, vegetable oil, onion, green bell pepper, brown rice, beans

Method:   stovetop
Time:   under 30 minutes

recipe for slow cooker bbq tempeh

Slow Cooker BBQ Tempeh

Made with onion, brown sugar, molasses or honey, garlic, smoked paprika, chili powder, dry mustard, tomato sauce, tomato paste, cider vinegar

Method:   crock pot
Time:   2-5 hours

recipe for so gai chow sai kan seen gu (mock chicken)

So Gai Chow Sai Kan Seen Gu (Mock Chicken)

Made with dried bean curd, shiitake mushrooms, celery, cornstarch, water, vegetable oil, salt and freshly ground white pepper

Method:   stovetop
Time:   30-60 minutes


recipe for persian-style tofu and rice

Persian-Style Tofu And Rice

Made with black pepper, long grain brown rice, water, salt, olive oil, onion, yogurt

Method:   oven, stovetop
Time:   1-2 hours

recipe for mushroom enchiladas

Mushroom Enchiladas

Made with sour cream, black olives, mushrooms, onion, butter, corn tortillas, enchilada sauce, Monterey jack cheese, green onions

Method:   oven, stovetop
Time:   under 30 minutes

recipe for polenta and black bean casserole

Polenta And Black Bean Casserole

Made with Monterey Jack cheese, golden hominy, fresh cilantro, green chilies, salsa verde, garlic, cumin, polenta, whipping cream, black beans

Method:   oven
Time:   30-60 minutes


recipe for black eyed pea enchiladas

Black Eyed Pea Enchiladas

Made with Cheddar cheese, sour cream, green onions, black eyed peas, tomato sauce, hot sauce, cream of mushroom soup, cream of chicken soup, green chilies

Method:   oven
Time:   30-60 minutes

recipe for braised five-spice tofu

Braised Five-Spice Tofu

Made with ginger root, hoisin sauce, molasses, rice vinegar, five spice powder, crushed red pepper flakes, garlic, star anise, sesame oil, tofu

Method:   stovetop
Time:   under 30 minutes

recipe for mediterranean lasagna

Mediterranean Lasagna

Made with Parmesan cheese, tomato sauce, plain yogurt, lasagne noodles, vegetable oil, onion, garlic, eggplant, ricotta cheese, feta cheese

Method:   stovetop, oven
Time:   2-5 hours


recipe for tofu & cashew chow mein

Tofu & Cashew Chow Mein

Made with wheat noodles, soy sauce, oyster sauce, sesame oil, brown sugar, water, canola or peanut oil, tofu, carrot, broccoli florets

Method:   stovetop
Time:   under 30 minutes

recipe for vietnamese-style bean-thread noodles

Vietnamese-Style Bean-Thread Noodles

Made with dried hot red pepper flakes, bean-thread noodles, peanut or light olive oil, onion, garlic, cabbage, tomatoes, fresh mung bean sprouts, firm tofu, rice...

Method:   stovetop
Time:   30-60 minutes

recipe for chinese-style sauteed firm tofu

Chinese-Style Sauteed Firm Tofu

Made with firm tofu, oil, salt, onion, mushrooms, carrot, green bell peppers, sake or white wine, soy sauce, ginger

Method:   stovetop
Time:   under 30 minutes


recipe for italian tempeh sausage

Italian Tempeh Sausage

Made with tempeh, dried basil, dried oregano, garlic powder, onion powder, ground fennel, dried thyme, red pepper flakes, black pepper, whole wheat flour

Method:   stovetop
Time:   1-2 hours

recipe for asian tofu burgers with hoisin sauce, cilantro and ginger

Asian Tofu Burgers with Hoisin Sauce, Cilantro and Ginger

Made with fresh ginger, green onions, hoisin sauce, mayonnaise, eggs, flour, salt, pepper, Asian sesame oil, panko bread crumbs

Method:   stovetop
Time:   1-2 hours

recipe for pan-fried udon noodles with teriyaki sauce

Pan-Fried Udon Noodles with Teriyaki Sauce

Made with extra-firm tofu, teriyaki sauce, rice vinegar or white wine vinegar, vegetable oil, loose green tea, green tea bags, fresh ginger, garlic, daikon...

Method:   stovetop
Time:   under 30 minutes


recipe for escarole and beans

Escarole and Beans

Made with fresh parsley, cannellini beans, olive oil, escarole, salt and pepper, red pepper flakes, garlic

Method:   stovetop
Time:   under 30 minutes

recipe for vegan barley and mushroom soup

Vegan Barley And Mushroom Soup

Made with salt and pepper, corn oil, onion, fresh mushrooms, garlic, white wine, dried thyme, barley, soy flakes, broth

Method:   stovetop
Time:   30-60 minutes

recipe for tofu with sweet potato noodles

Tofu with Sweet Potato Noodles

Made with cellophane noodles, sesame oil, extra firm tofu, sweet onion, green bell pepper, mushrooms, garlic, hoisin sauce, soy sauce, olive oil

Method:   stovetop
Time:   under 30 minutes


recipe for tofu balls

Tofu Balls

Made with water or carrot juice, bell peppers, firm tofu, garlic, onions, wheat germ, bread crumbs, soy sauce, fresh parsley, celery

Method:   stovetop
Time:   1-2 hours

recipe for vegan stuffed green peppers

Vegan Stuffed Green Peppers

Made with brown rice, vegetarian burger, onion, celery, green bell pepper, olive oil, tomato puree, oregano, sweet basil, yeast

Method:   oven, stovetop
Time:   1-2 hours

recipe for vegan sausages to die for

Vegan Sausages to Die For

Made with nutritional yeast, besan or chickpea flour, vegan chiken seasoning, fennel seed, granulated onion, black pepper, paprika, smoked paprika, dried chili flakes, dried...

Method:   rice cooker/steamer
Time:   1-2 hours





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