Ditch the Meat: 18 Veggie Dinners You’ve Never Tried

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Packed with great flavors and fresh ingredients, these vegetarian recipes are perfect for anyone looking to add more veggies to their meals without feeling like something’s missing. Whether you’re a long-time vegetarian or just trying to cut back on meat, these recipes are sure to become your new go-tos. Say goodbye to boring salads and hello to vibrant, satisfying meals that prove veggies can be the star of the show. Get ready to discover a whole new world of plant-based greatness.

A baked broccoli casserole with melted cheese in a white dish, placed on a wooden board with a spoon inside. A napkin and a partial view of a plate are near the warm, inviting casseroles.
Broccoli Cheese Casserole. Photo Credit: Urban Farmie.

Instant Pot Minestrone

An overhead image of a bowl of minestrone soup served in a white bowl, accompanied by a spoon on the side and a white cloth underneath.
Instant Pot Minestrone. Photo credit: Urban Farmie.

Prepare a hearty and healthy Instant Pot vegetable soup with fresh veggies and beans for a nutritious meal ready in under 30 minutes. This quick and easy vegetarian recipe is perfect for those busy weeknights.
Get the Recipe: Instant Pot Minestrone

Rigatoni Arrabbiata

Overhead view of rigatoni arrabbiata dish placed on a white plate and baking dish. 
Rigatoni Arrabbiata. Photo credit: Urban Farmie.

This rigatoni arrabbiata is an easy-to-make pasta with fresh tomatoes, garlic, and basil. Ready in just 30 minutes, it’s a quick weeknight meal that makes a fantastic vegetarian option.
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Creamy Sun Dried Tomato Pasta

An overhead image of sun dried tomato pasta in a rectangular dish.
Creamy Sun Dried Tomato Pasta. Photo credit: Urban Farmie.

This creamy sun-dried tomato pasta is a one-pot dish loaded with sun-dried tomatoes, garlic, ricotta cheese, and parmesan cheese. Ready in just 30 minutes, it’s perfect for an easy vegetarian dinner.
Get the Recipe: Creamy Sun Dried Tomato Pasta

3 Ingredient Broccoli Cheese Casserole

An image of broccoli cheese casserole served on a table with a spoon on the right side.
3 Ingredient Broccoli Cheese Casserole. Photo credit: Urban Farmie.

Whip up this quick, 3-ingredient broccoli cheese casserole for busy days. Simple, nutritious, and ready in 30 minutes, making it a convenient choice for easy vegetarian meals.
Get the Recipe: 3 Ingredient Broccoli Cheese Casserole

Spicy Alfredo Pasta

Spicy Alfredo. Photo Credit: Urban Farmie.

This spicy Alfredo sauce recipe is perfect for one-pot pasta and comes together in just 30 minutes. Made with a creamy red pepper base and finished with herbs, it’s great for easy vegetarian dinners.
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Broccoli Pesto Pasta

An overhead image of broccoli pesto pasta served in a plate.
Broccoli Pesto Pasta. Photo credit: Urban Farmie.

Enjoy a 30-minute broccoli pesto pasta with toasted lemon zest, roasted broccoli, and cherry tomatoes. Serve with whipped ricotta for an easy and satisfying weeknight vegetarian dinner.
Get the Recipe: Broccoli Pesto Pasta

Squash and Zucchini Casserole

Squash and Zucchini Casserole. Photo Credit: Urban Farmie.

My squash and zucchini casserole is cheesy and made with hearty veggies, ready in 30 minutes. It’s an easy recipe for weeknight vegetarian dinners or potlucks, perfect for any gathering.
Get the Recipe: Squash and Zucchini Casserole

Pasta Fresca

An overhead image of pasta fresca in a white plate with cheese and tomatoes in the background.
Pasta Fresca. Photo credit: Urban Farmie.

This easy pasta fresca recipe uses simple but fresh ingredients and is ready in under 30 minutes. Perfect for a quick weeknight vegetarian dinner that doesn’t compromise on taste.
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Pasta alla Norma

An overhead image of Pasta alla Norma in a bowl with another bowl of pasta on the side.
Pasta alla Norma. Photo credit: Urban Farmie.

This Pasta alla Norma has a rich tomato sauce, sautéed eggplant, and fresh basil for a classic Italian meal. Hearty and ready in 30 minutes, it’s a wonderful choice for vegetarians.
Get the Recipe: Pasta alla Norma

Stuffed Baked Potatoes

A close-up image of stuffed baked potatoes.
Stuffed Baked Potatoes. Photo credit: Urban Farmie.

My easy stuffed baked potatoes are quick and tasty with mushrooms, spinach, and melted cheddar. Ready in 30 minutes, they’re perfect for busy vegetarian dinners or a satisfying side dish.
Get the Recipe: Stuffed Baked Potatoes

Arepas Con Queso

Close up of arepas con queso on a wooden board.
Arepas Con Queso. Photo credit: Urban Farmie.

These Arepas Con Queso are made with masarepa, mozzarella, and butter, grilled to golden perfection. Ready in just 30 minutes, they make an excellent and quick vegetarian dish.
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Easy Tabbouleh Salad

Tabbouleh Salad inside colorful bowls.
Low Carb Tabbouleh Salad. Photo credit: Low Carb – No Carb.

Quick, easy, and refreshing Lebanese Tabbouleh Salad, done in 10 minutes, will add lots of healthiness to your daily life. This vegetarian recipe is perfect for an easy and nutritious meal.
Get the Recipe: Low Carb Tabbouleh Salad

Veggie Burritos

Someone stacking veggie burritos.
Burritos. Photo credit: Splash of Taste.

Wrapped with rice, beans, cheese, and salsa—every bite bursts with flavor, showing you don’t need meat for satisfaction. Veggie fillings shine in this classic vegetarian dish, perfect for any occasion.
Get the Recipe: Burritos

Cucumber Tomato Bites

A hand holding a cucumber tomato bite.
Cucumber Tomato Bites. Photo credit: Real Balanced.

These Cucumber Tomato Bites are a quick, easy, and tasty vegetarian appetizer. You can whip them together in less than 30 minutes, making them perfect for any gathering.
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Vegetable Moroccan Couscous

A close up image of Vegetable Moroccan Couscous in a bowl with a serving spoon.
Vegetable Moroccan Couscous. Photo credit: Erren’s Kitchen.

This one-pot Vegetable Moroccan Couscous is packed with veggies and fragrant spices, perfect as a side dish or a vegetarian main course. A weeknight dream ready in under 30 minutes, making dinner a breeze.
Get the Recipe: Vegetable Moroccan Couscous

Sheet Pan Loaded Vegetarian Nachos

Cheesy nachos with black beans and diced bell peppers on a sheet pan with avocado crema drizzled on top.
Sheet Pan Loaded Vegetarian Nachos. Photo credit: fANNEtastic food.

These easy veggie nachos are loaded with black beans, bell peppers, avocado crema, and cheese. It’s a quick and easy vegetarian appetizer or dinner recipe that everyone will love.
Get the Recipe: Sheet Pan Loaded Vegetarian Nachos

Lemon Feta Spinach Pasta

Lemon pasta with spinach, feta and cherry tomatoes in a bowl.
Lemon Feta Spinach Pasta. Photo credit: Running to the Kitchen.

This quick and protein-rich Mediterranean-inspired pasta features lemon, spinach, and feta. Enjoy it as is or top it with your favorite protein for a nutritious and easy vegetarian dinner.
Get the Recipe: Lemon Feta Spinach Pasta

Vegetarian Eggs Benedict with Avocado

Meatless and Vegetarian Eggs Benedict Recipe with Avocado (Gluten free option!).
Meatless and Vegetarian Eggs Benedict Recipe with Avocado. Photo credit: At the Immigrant’s Table.

This easy vegetarian eggs benedict recipe combines a perfectly poached egg with tomato and avocado slices under a hollandaise sauce. Served on an English muffin or a hashbrown, it’s a perfect brunch option ready in 30 minutes.
Get the Recipe: Meatless and Vegetarian Eggs Benedict Recipe with Avocado

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