Going vegetarian is no reason to miss out on favorites like the chili dog. Veggie dogs and veggie chili are par for the course but some add-ins take standard dogs to the next...
Method: stovetop
Time: under 30 minutes
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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Vegetarian Chili Dogs
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
Vegetarian Moussaka
Made with oregano leaves, parsley, tomatoes, tomato paste, red wine, eggplants, milk, butter, all-purpose flour, nutmeg
Method: oven, stovetop
Time: 1-2 hours
Vegetarian Okra Gumbo
Okra, tomato, and green pepper with veggie broth and white rice makes a healthy and satisfying meal and even better leftovers.
Method: stovetop
Time: 30-60 minutes
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
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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
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
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
Curried Lentil Burritos
Made with milk, parsley, flour tortilla, Monterey jack cheese, cilantro, scallions, ginger, sugar, ground cumin
Method: stovetop
Time: 1-2 hours
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
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
Tofu Stuffed Eggplant
Made with brown rice, pine nuts, eggplants, olive oil, firm tofu, mixed vegetables
Method: oven, stovetop
Time: 30-60 minutes
Edamame Chili
Made with edamame, chili powder, cumin, olive oil, yellow onions, garlic, tomatoes, dried oregano
Method: stovetop
Time: 1-2 hours
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
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
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
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
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
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
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
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
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
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
Lentil-Walnut Burgers
Made with cider vinegar, peanut oil or olive oil, onion, garlic, mushrooms, walnuts, salt, fresh spinach, dry mustard
Method: stovetop
Time: 1-2 hours
Zucchini Spinach & Mushroom Lasagna
Made with marinara sauce, cottage cheese, Parmesan cheese, egg, ground nutmeg, zucchini with tomato sauce, no-boil lasagna noodles, no-boil lasagna sheets...
Method: oven
Time: 1-2 hours
Wheat Berry Stew
Made with green bell peppers, black pepper, marinara sauce, Great Northern beans, wheat berries, potatoes, onion, garlic, ground cumin, ground turmeric
Method: crock pot
Time: over 5 hours
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
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
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
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
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
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
Tofu Turkey with Stuffing
Made with garlic, sage, marjoram, thyme, savory, salt and pepper, rosemary, soy sauce or tamari, celery seed, packaged herb stuffing
Method: stovetop, oven
Time: 2-5 hours
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
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
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
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
Avanti's Eggplant Lasagna
Made with basil, pine nuts, Parmesan cheese, salt and pepper, olive oil, garlic
Method: outdoor grill, oven, stovetop
Time: 1-2 hours
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
Vegetarian Brown Rice Sloppy Joes
Made with barbecue sauce, vegetable oil, onion, green bell pepper, brown rice, beans
Method: stovetop
Time: under 30 minutes
Mock Chicken Legs (Pinto Beans)
Made with margarine, black pepper, garlic, egg substitute, salt, celery salt, beans, bean juice, bread crumbs, oil
Method: stovetop
Time: 1-2 hours
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
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
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
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
Thai Drunken Noodles
Made with red onion, broccoli, rice stick noodles, soy sauce, oyster sauce, brown sugar, canola oil, extra firm tofu, garlic, Thai chile
Method: stovetop
Time: under 30 minutes
Vegetarian Fried Chicken
Made with oil, salt, pepper, other seasonings, cornflakes, textured soy protein, chicken-flavored vegetarian bouillon powder, vegan pancake mix
Method: stovetop
Time: under 30 minutes
Cheesy Eggplant Casserole
Made with whole tomatoes, tomato paste, parsley, oregano, dried basil, eggplant, mozzarella cheese, cottage cheese
Method: oven, stovetop
Time: 1-2 hours
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
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
Not to be confused with evaporated milk, sweetened condensed milk is very sweet (and very sticky) and used primarily in desserts.
Love buffalo wings? Get that same hot, zippy flavor in everything from deviled eggs to enchiladas. And of course: wings.
A can of cream of mushroom soup can be a real dinner saver. It works great in casseroles and can turn into a sauce or gravy in a pinch.
























































