I'm The Only Plant-Based Eater In My Family, So I Make These Dinners When I Have To Please Everyone
Flirting with phasing meat out of your diet this year? Well, you're certainly not alone, as nearly 10% of adult Americans now think of themselves as either vegetarian or vegan. That means almost 33 million people in the States alone have taken animal protein off the table, so you'd be far from alone! It’s true, we do have a TON of lists dedicated to weeknight dinners filled with steak, chicken, and seafood, but don’t worry: Vegetarians, we’ve got you too. Whether you’re a lifelong plant-based eater, a curious omnivore, or are just looking for healthy recipe ideas for meatless Mondays, you're guaranteed to love these incredible vegetarian dinners.
Not only are a lot of Americans vegetarian, so is a significant portion of the world's population. The numbers vary, but suffice it to say, many world cuisines put far less of an emphasis on meat, instead focusing on filling, hearty, creative spins on vegetables and plant-based proteins. Check out our Middle Eastern-Mexican fusion green shakshuka, our Jamaican jerk tofu grain bowls, our Indian butter chickpeas, our Vietnamese tofu banh mi, or our Chinese-American-inspired sesame tofu & broccoli to see what we mean.
And if you're craving classic meat-based comfort foods, but want to keep it veg-friendly? Check out our creamy Tuscan white bean skillet, our vegan crunchwrap, our spicy fried “chicken” sandwich, our sesame tofu & broccoli, or our tempeh Buffalo “wings” to see just how good these meatless dupes can be. You could also skip the overt protein altogether, and just rely on meaty vegetables and legumes like eggplant, beans, mushrooms, and cauliflower to fill the void. Try our cauliflower tacos, our BBQ pulled mushrooms, our creamy Tuscan white bean skillet, or our vegan seared "scallops" with succotash. They're so good, we bet you won’t even miss the meat.
Sesame Tofu & Broccoli
In this vegetarian version of a Chinese-American favorite, oven-baked tofu gets tossed in a savory, sweet, and slightly spicy sauce along with crisp-tender broccoli, then topped with toasty sesame seeds and scallions. With a side of white rice, you’re guaranteed a saucy, crowd-pleasing weeknight dinner.
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Cabbage Schnitzel
A breaded fried cutlet is one of life’s greatest pleasures, and these cabbage schnitzels are no exception. Coated in crispy golden brown bread crumbs and drizzled with a luscious mushroom gravy, this vegetarian spin on a meaty classic will delight meat lovers and vegetarians alike.
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Shakshuka Stuffed Peppers
Stuffed peppers are taking the brunch scene by storm by uniting with another perennial favorite: shakshuka. Roasted bell peppers are stuffed with a spicy tomato pepper sauce and topped with a sunny-side egg and a smattering of feta and cilantro for a twist on this classic that will surprise and delight.
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Vegan White Bean Chili
Whether you’re full-time vegan or just love a plant-based moment, vegan chili is where it’s at. This flavor-packed vegan white bean chili has so much goodness going on and all of the fresh, crunchy toppings too.
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Queso Mac & Cheese
Get ready for a fiesta in your mouth with this creamy, spicy mac cheese. This one-pot recipe starts by cooking macaroni, then uses the same pot and pasta water to create a very creamy queso sauce that coats every curly noodle. For an extra kick, finish it off with a crunchy salsa crumble.
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Butter Beans Alla Vodka
Penne might be the classic accompaniment for vodka sauce, but in our bean-obsessed kitchens, butter beans are the carb of choice. Soft and creamy, these underrated canned staples are ready to step into the spotlight—tossed in a skillet of rich tomato sauce spiked with vodka and showered with extra Parm.
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Indian Butter Chickpeas
Looking for your new favorite way to dress up canned chickpeas? You’re in the right place. Simmered in an aromatic tomato gravy, this vegetarian spin on classic butter chicken will forever change the way you look at a can of beans.
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Homemade Falafel
Falafel may be king of Middle Eastern street food, but that doesn’t mean you have to travel to enjoy it. Boasting a crisp, golden-brown exterior and a center that’s soft, tender, and packed with chickpeas and fresh herbs, our homemade recipe hits ALL those classic flavors and vibes.
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BBQ Pulled Mushrooms
We're loving the pulled mushroom trend at the moment. Chewy, sticky, and satisfyingly meaty without any of the meat, this recipe is so meaty we believe it could convince even the biggest of mushroom haters that these veggie heroes aren't so bad after all. Plus, they're fab for vegetarian BBQ guests.
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Baked Feta Pasta
Obviously roasting a block of feta with bursting tomatoes is going to be amazing. But is it good enough to break TikTok? Our answer, begrudgingly, is yes. It's genius—super easy, but fancy enough for date night. 😍
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Caramelized Tofu Lettuce Cups
Sweet, sour, and salty, these lettuce cups are ripe for improvisation and can be served with all sorts of accompaniments. Crunchy raw vegetables like cucumbers, bell peppers, and carrots can add heft, and a drizzle of chili oil is a must for spice lovers.
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Pizza Beans Skillet
Tired, hungry, and running low on groceries? Pizza beans have your back. Featuring simple pantry staples and only 30 minutes of cooking time, this comforting one-pan dinner promises to make any weeknight feel special.
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Penne Alla Vodka
Ready in around 30 minutes, this penne alla vodka is one of our go-to pasta dinners when we're looking for an easy-to-make recipe that delivers. Making homemade pasta sauce does require a bit more effort than picking up that trusty jar, but trust us—with this vodka sauce, it makes all the difference.
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Grilled Teriyaki Cauliflower Steaks
Looking for a vegetarian centerpiece for your summer grill-out? Make these teriyaki cauliflower steaks. Slathered in a brown sugar and soy glaze and showered with scallions and toasted sesame seeds, these saucy cauliflower steaks might just upstage the ribs.
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Chickpea & Broccoli Alfredo Skillet
Butter-toasted chickpeas and seared broccoli are tossed in a rich Alfredo-style sauce made from heavy cream, shallots, garlic, and Parmesan to create this 35-minute skillet dinner. A pinch of lemon zest and crushed red pepper flakes add much-needed brightness and heat to cut through the rich Alfredo sauce.
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One-Pan Eggplant Parm Orzo
Eggplant Parm is very high on our comfort food dinners list, but we don’t always feel like breaking out the oil for frying. To get all of the textures and flavors of the OG without the cleanup job, we transformed classic eggplant Parmesan into a one-pan dinner that’s as delicious as it is filling.
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Ultimate Vegetarian Italian Sub
One of our favorite sandwiches is the Italian hero, a sandwich filled to the brim with all manner of cured meat, cheese, and refreshingly crisp vegetables. This vegetarian version is just as good as the original, with planks of zucchini and eggplant instead of meat.
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Black Bean Sweet Potato Taco Skillet
Want taco night without the multiple pans and (semi-?) controlled chaos of a build-your-own dinner? Make this taco skillet. Saucy, spiced sweet potatoes and black beans are tossed with crushed tortilla chips and topped with melty cheese for a simple one-pan meal that will be your new weeknight go-to.
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Grilled Portobello Tacos
Mushroom lovers alert: Summer taco nights just got upgraded. Featuring portobello mushrooms marinated in taco spices and grilled to perfection, these vegetarian tacos will delight meat-lovers and vegans alike.
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Cottage Cheese Alfredo
Wouldn’t it be great to have a big bowl of your favorite creamy pasta with less fat and more protein but with all of the flavor and texture you’re looking for in a good Alfredo? We thought so. This recipe is the answer to your pasta prayers.
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Cacio E Pepe White Beans Skillet
Craving 5-star flavors at home on a weeknight? Make these cacio e pepe white beans. Using just six ingredients, this classy one-pan dinner promises the luscious richness and bold flavors of a fine dining restaurant in just 15 minutes.
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Marry Me Pasta
Nothing says love like pasta, and this creamy sauce will have you falling in love with yourself for making it. It's based on our Marry Me chicken, so you know it's good. Watch out who you share it with—they might hit you with a proposal before you know it.
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Zucchini Lasagna Roll-Ups
Switch up your classic lasagna recipe for a lighter, summer-worthy dinner that doesn't sacrifice on any of the flavor or richness. Instead of lasagna noodles, I use zucchini in this recipe wrapped around creamy ricotta. All baked in marinara sauce, this summer dinner is a must-have to add to your rotation.
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Mini Mushroom Pasta Bakes
For these mini baked pastas, you get the best of all worlds from a creamy, cheesy sauce reminiscent of your favorite oven-baked mac and cheese, plus crispy, savory bread crumbs and hearty, meaty mushrooms.
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Crispy Sheet-Pan Black Bean Tacos
Tacos always bring party vibes, but when they’re baked until crisp and rimmed with crunchy cheesy frico, it’s an all-out fiesta. Featuring refried black beans inside a crunchy corn tortilla, this cross between a taco and a sheet-pan quesadilla makes every weeknight feel like a celebration.
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Cheesy Garlic Zucchini Steaks
Bunches of zucchini jamming up your crisper drawer? These cheesy garlic zucchini “steaks” are calling your name. Slathered with garlic oil and showered with mozzarella and parmesan, this showstopping vegetarian side might just upstage the actual steaks at the grill-out.
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One-Pan Cheesy Broccoli-Cheddar Orzo
This quick and easy orzo recipe is a 30-minute dinner that’s low on dishes and full of gooey, melted cheese flavor. It’s like an adult twist on mac and cheese that the entire family will love.
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Cauliflower Tacos
Looking to spice up taco night? Call in the roasted cauliflower. Loaded with crisp cabbage slaw and drizzled with a tangy lime crema, these richly spiced meatless tacos promise to shake up your weeknight dinner routine for good this spring.
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Vegan Crunch Wrap
We updated this fast food favorite to be totally plant-based—and completely irresistible. Creamy vegan queso dip and meaty lentils make a satisfying filling. A quick spin in a hot skillet adds crunch to every bite.
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Sheet-Pan Burrata Caprese Gnocchi
This is one of our favorite ways to prepare gnocchi. Roasting gives the dumplings a slightly browned exterior while still maintaining a pillowy, chewy interior. They're a fabulous base for a Caprese, except here we swap out tomatoes (not always in season!) for beautiful and reliably sweet bell peppers.
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Coconut Chickpea & Sweet Potato Curry
If you're craving a hearty and comforting dinner that's also vegan, look no further. This curry is bursting with flavors inspired by chana masala, so much so that no one will miss the meat. It's our tribute to the richness of Indian cuisine in every bite.
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Vegetarian Chili
This vegetarian stew is every bit as warm, comforting, and filling as a classic beef chili. Three types of beans do the heavy lifting, while warm spices and jalapeño add a little extra heat. Serve it on a cold night with a slice of homemade cornbread.
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One-Pot Creamy Tortellini & Greens
Here, cheese-filled tortellini are delicately simmered in a velvety cream sauce with vibrant, fresh greens (we went with kale and spinach, but feel free to use up whatever you’ve got in the fridge). With this one-pot wonder and just a handful of ingredients, you can have it all—in just 20 minutes.
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Grilled Zucchini Carbonara
If you already think you know what’s so special about this carbonara, think again. Alongside tender, grilled zucchini, this creamy, Pecorino-packed pasta dish features a dollop of white miso for an extra umami bomb. Equal parts, light, easy, and flavorful–this dinner is the perfect way to ring in the summer season.
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Summer Squash Sheet-Pan Tacos
These vegetarian tacos have layers of tender summer squash (imagine them picked right from the garden 😍), whipped garlicky hummus, smoky tahini sauce, and za’atar pickled shallots layered in warm corn tortillas. It’s the perfect composition of color, texture, and bold flavor you’ll emulate in every taco hereafter.
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Nashville Hot Cauliflower
Nashville hot chicken may be king in the land of regional American food, but Nashville hot cauliflower is coming to steal the crown. Coated in hot sauce-spiked buttermilk batter, fried to golden brown perfection, and drizzled with the iconic spicy oil, this vegetarian dinner is crispy, flavorful, and so delicious.
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Coconut Braised Cabbage
This recipe is a perfect example of how versatile cabbage can be. Big wedges of the veg are seared, then simmered along with chickpeas, in a savory and slightly spicy coconut milk broth. You’ll be amazed how this humble vegetable is transformed into something to brag about.
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Falafel Stuffed Peppers
These stuffed peppers deliver all the spicy, garlicky flavors of your favorite falafel sandwich. It's essentially the vegetarian version of classic stuffed peppers, and you'll want to put it in regular rotation.
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Halal Cart-Style Cauliflower Bowl
Turns out, incredible halal chicken-inspired flavors seamlessly translate to a plant-based version using cauliflower as the star ingredient. Spiced cauliflower joins forces with a bright and fresh tomato salad, crunchy toppings, and a homemade vegan halal cart-style white sauce.
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Spicy Fried “Chicken” Sandwich
Crunchy, spicy, creamy, and tart—this "chicken"sandwich is total bliss. We replicated the flavor of a spicy fried chicken breast with protein-packed tofu, adding cornmeal to the batter for extra crunch. Don't skip the freezing step; it's what gives the tofu a more meat-like texture.
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Vegan Meatballs
Few comfort foods satisfy like a hearty bowl of spaghetti and meatballs. Now, our vegetarian friends, you TOO can enjoy this classic dish. These chickpea-based meatballs pack tons of flavor, come together quickly, and provide a good amount of protein and fiber.
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Slutty Vegan's One Night Stand Burger
If you think that plant-based burgers can't rival meat-based ones, think again. Atlanta-based chain Slutty Vegan's One Night Stand Burger puts the argument to rest with this loaded burger. It's topped with all the fixings, including caramelized red onion, vegan bacon, melty vegan cheese, and a smoky chipotle-lime mayonnaise. 😍
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Twice Baked Sweet Potatoes
We love a good twice-baked potato when we're craving something creamy, carb-y, and comforting. These twice-baked sweet taters boast all the same qualities, but are a tad healthier—the perfect vegetarian dinner!
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Saag Paneer
Chopping all the baby spinach (a whole pound!) is the hardest part of this Indian recipe. To save time, microwave it first so it steams, then chop.
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One-Pan Creamy Spinach-Artichoke Gnocchi
Love spinach & artichoke dip? Us too! So much so we’ve been known to eat it all on its own for dinner While we’re all for that, it's not the most family-friendly weeknight meal, so we thought, What if we turned it into a pasta dish?
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Bean & Cheese Taquitos
These crispy, cheesy Mexican taquitos are quick and easy to make—even if you don’t want to bust out the big bottle of oil. Instead, brush them with a little oil, then bake them at 450° for around 15 minutes.
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Cacio E Pepe
Cacio e pepe literally translates to “cheese and pepper", two components of many a pasta dish. Unlike most though, in this pasta recipe, they take center stage—the result is a complex, earthy, sweet, and spicy pasta dish you won't soon forget.
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Creamy Tuscan White Bean Skillet
Creamy Tuscan anything is a cult classic here at Delish, but this vegetarian version might be our new favorite. Featuring white beans and spinach swimming in a luxurious tomato cream sauce, this hearty skillet dinner is so comforting and satisfying, you’ll never miss the chicken.
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Paella Verdura
This veggie-packed paella comes together in under an hour, and, even better, most of the cooking happens in the oven. Briefly returning the skillet to the stovetop after baking is the key to achieving a crispy rice crust on the bottom, often referred to as socarrat (meaning “burnt” in Catalan).
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Fried Tofu
Meat lovers, vegetarians, and vegans alike rejoice! Fried tofu has arrived. Pan-fried to crispy perfection and glazed in an irresistible sticky sweet and spicy glaze, these poppable tofu nuggets will become your new favorite weeknight protein this April.
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Extra-Lemony Seitan Piccata
Some piccata sauces use only lemon juice, but we opt for whole pieces of the fruit for ultimate citrus flavor. After a simmer in a wine-and-broth Jacuzzi, the lemon loses its sharp bitterness and becomes sweet and tender. We dig it drizzled over plant-based, high-protein seitan.
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Summer Stuffed Shells
Who said summer dinners can’t be cozy? These stuffed shells are bursting with seasonal flavor from sweet corn, zucchini, and basil, but they also hit the comfort food spot thanks to the cheesy, rich ricotta.
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Black Bean Tostadas
With only five ingredients, these black bean tostadas make for an easy meal that can be thrown together in a jiffy. You can always add additional toppings like corn salsa, avocado ranch, or crunchy veggies like radishes or pickled red onions, but here we keep things simple.
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Brie Spaghetti
Nutty, buttery brie is one of our favorite cheeses because it’s approachable yet fancy, and it goes with a wide variety of other flavors. We used it here to make a simple yet impressive pasta dish that's perfect for special occasions and date nights with a vegetarian sweetheart.
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Tofu Katsu Curry
This hearty Japanese curry comes complete with crispy sesame-panko-crusted tofu, tender vegetables, and a rich and flavorful curry sauce. For a quicker version, swap out the curry for some cold shredded green cabbage, along with some katsu sauce for dipping.
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Greek Salad Cottage Cheese Bowls
It wouldn’t be a Mediterranean menu without a Greek salad in some form or another—these cottage cheese bowls fit the bill. Packed with protein, nutrient-rich vegetables, and healthy fats (not to mention a whole lot of flavor), they’re the perfect anytime vegetarian meal.
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One-Pot Vegetarian Chili Mac
Looking for a hearty weeknight dinner? Our smoky vegetarian chili mac is here to save the day! It all comes together in one pot, and it's SUPER versatile. Throw in your favorite bean and pasta shape, melt in your favorite cheese, and top with whatever crunchy thing you like.
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Flatbread Pizza
Homemade pizza is super delicious, but make it properly takes a bit of time and special attention. These flatbread pizzas come together MUCH faster, and they're just as cheesy and flavorful. 😍
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One-Pot Broccoli Cheese Pasta
This creamy pasta is kind of the grown-up version of mac & cheese, but even easier and better. Broccoli is a star here, coated in cheese with a kick of heat from red pepper flakes.
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Vegetable Curry
When you want something comforting, savory, and just a little spicy, you can’t go wrong with some form of curry. In this recipe, a variety of vegetables takes center stage alongside a creamy Thai-style curry. We promise you won’t even miss the meat.
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Stuffed Shells
Imagine lasagna being turned inside out to form cute pockets stuffed with creamy, garlicky ricotta and cream cheese, which are then slathered in tomato sauce for an impressive dinner with friends or family. That's the beauty of stuffed shells.
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Sheet Pan Spanakopita Quesadillas
This innovative recipe combines the savory spinach filling from classic Greek spanakopita and the format and toppings of a great quesadilla. You'll skip spanakopita's standard phyllo dough wrapper and instead use tortillas to make a large-scale quesadilla that bakes in the oven (rather than on the stovetop).
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Mushroom Risotto
Since you're putting all the effort (just keep stirring) into making a nice meal, you deserve GOOD cheese for your risotto. A freshly grated block of Parmesan is going to taste 1,000x better than the pre-grated fake stuff. Trust us.
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Baked Risotto With Lemon, Peas & Parmesan
If you’ve never made risotto because you didn’t want to stand at the stove stirring forever, then this recipe is for you. It packs all the satisfying flavor of the slow-stirred version, but comes together in a fraction of the time.
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Cabbage Parmesan
Craving chicken Parm but trying to eat less meat? This cabbage recipe is about to blow your mind. It's even Italian mother-approved!
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Pumpkin Curry
Earthy, sweet pumpkin is the perfect base for a spicy, Thai-inspired coconut milk curry. We begin by roasting the pumpkin to provide some caramelization and nuttiness. Then we take some of that roast pumpkin and actually blend it into the curry sauce, which adds another layer of pumpkin flavor.
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Roasted Vegetable Baked Falafel Sandwiches
Although these shortcut falafel aren’t as crispy as the classic fried variety, they boast a nice golden crust and deliver the falafel flavor you crave. A zippy roasted pepper salad is the perfect foil, and creamy tahini sauce (aka tarator sauce) ties it all together.
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Seitan Lomo Saltado
Lomo saltado is a very popular Peruvian dish that takes aji amarillo (Peruvian chiles) and papas fritas (French fries) and prepares them in the style of a Cantonese stir-fry. Though typically made using beef, we subbed in seitan to create a delish vegan meal.
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Portobello Mushroom Burger
Roasting the portobellos makes them extremely flavorful and brings out all of their juices. We love ours simply topped with honey mustard and some veggies, but a slice of white cheddar melted on top would be killer.
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Vegetarian Eggplant Lasagna
This hearty dinner clocks in somewhere between lasagna and eggplant Parm, and it might just be better than both. It's the perfect comforting recipe to add to your Meatless Monday rotation.
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Brown Sugar BBQ Whole Roasted Cauliflower
If you love whole roasted cauliflower, then you have to try our brown sugar BBQ version, which is perfect for when you're craving summer BBQ flavors without the meat.
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Mushroom Piccata Pasta
This is everything you love about chicken piccata, just without the meat. The sauce is bright and briny and extra buttery. Tip: Take your time with the mushrooms so they really crisp up and turn a dark golden brown. Trust us, the pasta will be that much better for it.
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Tempeh & Broccoli Rabe Orecchiette
This straightforward pasta dish is packed with protein and flavor. Raw broccoli rabe can be a little bitter, but a quick blanching in boiling water helps mellow it out. This is basically the vegan version of our orecchiette pasta with sausage, and you'll love it just as much.
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Jerk Tofu Grain Bowls
This vegan recipe is a bit of a culinary road trip through some Jamaican staples: sweet plantains, aromatic rice and peas, and tofu in a jerk marinade. Topped off with a simple red cabbage and carrot slaw, this bowl is as beautiful as it is delicious.
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Copycat Panda Express Chow Mein
The exact origins of chow mein are not entirely clear, but historians suspect this dish was born in northern China a millennia ago. Centuries later, it’s been popularized by the beloved Chinese food chain with the cute panda mascot. Now you can make it at home!
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Ratatouille Casserole
Ratatouille, a classic end of summer dish from the South of France that features our favorite late-season produce, takes on a new form in this beautiful spiraled casserole.
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Tempeh Buffalo “Wings”
Quicker to make and easier to eat than Buffalo chicken wings, this plant-based version swaps chicken out for snackable triangles of tempeh.
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Vegan Pizza
Make your own pizza dough to really impress your plant-based friends. Don't skimp on the ranch dressing, either (vegan or otherwise)—it's the best part!
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Vegan Seared "Scallops" With Succotash
This dish brings summer vibes to the table no matter the season. King trumpet mushrooms mirror the sweet, delicate flavor of sea scallops, which are here nestled into a colorful and crisp corn and snap pea succotash. It's a great dish for date night!
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Cheesy Kale Orzo With Herbed Bread Crumbs
In this cheesy kale and orzo recipe, we opt for the creamy risotto method, then top it with crunchy herbed bread crumbs for added texture. The orzo soaks up the cheese sauce, and you get an incredible sauce to pasta ratio with multitudes of creaminess in every bite.
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Chili Cheese Sweet Potato Casserole
With roasted sweet potatoes and black bean chili layered together under a gooey blanket of cheese, this easy vegetarian weeknight dinner is both incredibly comforting and surprisingly hearty.
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Garlic-Parm Gnocchi
Just like with pasta, sometimes it's the simplest preparations of gnocchi that really hit the spot—think cacio e pepe or spaghetti with garlic and oil. This dish hits the mark somewhere in between those two, and is a dish that's simple and flavorful enough to make again and again.
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Vegan Chicken-Fried Mushrooms & Gravy
Meaty oyster mushrooms stand in for steak in our indulgent take on this Southern classic. Buttermilk is a must for fried chicken, so we made our own vegan version with almond milk and vinegar.
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Whole Roasted Cabbage
This gorgeous, whole-roasted stunner is the perfect holiday substitute for vegetarians. It's savory, sweet, and salty—not to mention super tender on the inside. Topped with lots of silky mushroom gravy, we doubt anyone at your table will be missing meat.
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Cauliflower Parmesan
Chicken Parmesan is a classic, and it can be hard to give it up when you've stopped eating meat. Never fear, cauliflower is here! When you're really craving good Italian food, make this vegetarian cauli Parm. You won't be disappointed.
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Tuscan Butter Gnocchi
From salmon to shrimp to the beloved creamy Tuscan chicken, there's not much that Tuscan butter can't improve. For this recipe, we decided to skip the protein and turn this creamy tomato-and-basil sauce into a pasta dinner by adding one of our favorite power ingredients: gnocchi.
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Vegetable Biryani
There are so many different ways you can make and serve this Indian dish, and the ingredients and technique can also vary per region. For ours, we've removed the meat, making this a stellar vegetarian main (and a great way to use up any extra veggies you've got!).
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Green Shakshuka
Shakshuka typically involves a sauce of tomatoes and red peppers, but our take on this simmered skillet breakfast spins the color wheel thanks to roasted tomatillos and Swiss chard.
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Creamy Kale & Gnocchi Bake
Fans of creamed spinach will absolutely love this hearty, creamy casserole that puts the classic side dish front-and-center on your plate. It's also quick to put together since the gnocchi cook right in the sauce, making the whole thing extra creamy and delicious.
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Chickpea "Tuna" Salad
When we say you won't miss the tuna, we mean it: This creamy, zingy, crunchy salad will satisfy all your canned fish cravings. We like to keep a can of chickpeas in our pantry at all times, so this quick meal is always only 5 minutes away.
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Tofu Stir-Fry
For best results, use extra-firm tofu that has been frozen so it can absorb flavors more readily. Simmer it in salted water briefly to make it hardier and less likely to crumble when jostled in the pan. Add your favorite veggies, and you're golden!
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Polenta With Wild Mushroom Ragu
Make this showstopper with a custom blend of your favorite funghi! If wild mushrooms are not accessible, creminis or button mushrooms also work perfectly. If serving for a dinner party, the ragu can be made up to three days ahead; just reheat gently on the stovetop while you make the polenta.
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Air Fryer Cauliflower Tacos
To get extra crispy "fried" cauliflower, you've gotta use your air fryer. This recipe is basically the vegan version of our favorite fish tacos. The finishing touches? A quick and easy pickled slaw for a bite of freshness and a spicy mayo for a touch of heat.
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Tofu Bánh Mì
In this meat-free Vietnamese classic, the pressed tofu marinates twice: once quickly before cooking and again after it’s cooked. A French baguette will do the job, but an airier, crisp-crusted Vietnamese-style baguette is the ultimate bread for this sammie.
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Mozzarella Schnitzel
Like chicken and pork schnitzel before it, mozzarella schnitzel is crispy (thanks to a golden breadcrumb crust), and pairs perfectly with a mustard sauce as a special occasion dinner main. Your guests will FLIP over that cheese pull.
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