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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 garlicky spaghetti squash

Garlicky Spaghetti Squash

Enjoy a healthy and flavorful meal with this garlicky spaghetti squash recipe, featuring a basil, butter, and garlic-infused spaghetti squash topped with optional shredded...

Method:   oven
Time:   1-2 hours

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 vegetarian rice tacos

Vegetarian Rice Tacos

Rice and veggie tacos are an absolutely stand-out option for quick and easy meals. Well-spiced rice with tomatoes and any number of add-ins will always make a tasty taco.

Method:   stovetop
Time:   under 30 minutes


recipe for vegetarian okra gumbo

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

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

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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 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 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 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 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 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 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 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 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 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 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 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


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 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 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 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 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 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 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 wheat berry stew

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

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 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 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 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


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 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 avanti's eggplant lasagna

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


recipe for lentil-walnut burgers

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

recipe for mock chicken legs (pinto beans)

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

recipe for zucchini spinach & mushroom lasagna

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


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 bean tacos

Baked Bean Tacos

Made with taco toppings, vegetarian baked beans, taco seasoning mix, taco shells

Method:   stovetop
Time:   under 30 minutes

recipe for tofu lasagne (low carb)

Tofu Lasagne (Low Carb)

Made with ground beef, pork Italian sausage, onion, garlic, Alfredo sauce, mushrooms, Italian seasoning, crushed red pepper flakes, frozen chopped spinach, fresh basil

Method:   oven, stovetop
Time:   1-2 hours


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 cheesy eggplant casserole

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

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 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 black bean and cheese enchiladas

Black Bean And Cheese Enchiladas

Made with black beans, whole wheat tortillas, vegetable oil, green onions, garlic, tomatillos, green chiles, fresh cilantro, dried oregano, chicken broth

Method:   oven, stovetop
Time:   1-2 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 tofu turkey with stuffing

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

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 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 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 silken tofu in spicy red coconut sauce

Silken Tofu In Spicy Red Coconut Sauce

Made with basil, Thai red curry paste, basmati rice, firm silken tofu, roasted peanut oil, garlic, fresh ginger, scallions, coconut milk, soy sauce

Method:   stovetop
Time:   under 30 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





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