37+ Easy Vegetarian Dinners – Sweet Peas and Saffron




If you’ve been looking for vegetarian dinners that are easy, flavorful, and satisfying, you’re in the right place. These recipes highlight versatile proteins like beans, tofu, and eggs, giving you plenty of hearty options throughout the week.

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Whether you’re fully vegetarian or just adding more meat-free meals to your routine, this collection makes dinner simple and delicious. Each recipe is easy to prepare, full of flavor, and perfect for nights when you want something without extra effort. If you’re a meal prepper, you’ll especially love many of these recipes that are designed to be prepped ahead of time!

Mushroom Lentil Bruschetta Burger

This mushroom and lentil burger is a delicious veggie burger option: with the perfect texture that combines brown lentils, mushrooms, sunflower seeds and rolled oats. Topped with a sweet and tangy tomato bruschetta topping, these are perfect for summer!

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Chopped Chickpea Salad (Make Ahead)

This chopped chickpea salad has bulgur wheat, crunchy veggies, feta cheese, and a delicious honey lemon vinaigrette is a delicious vegetarian salad that tastes even better on day 2!

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Crispy Baked Falafel Recipe

This baked falafel recipe is crispy on the outside and tender on the inside without the frying step! Made with simple pantry ingredients, it’s a great weeknight dinner, and works well for meal prep!

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Lasagna Stuffed Portobello Mushrooms (Make Ahead, Freezer)

Lasagna stuffed portobello mushrooms has everyone’s favorite lasagna ingredients (marinara, ricotta, spinach and basil) but served up in a deliciously roasted portobello mushroom! Low carb, freezer-friendly and vegetarian.

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Honey Garlic Air Fryer Cauliflower Wings

Deliciously sticky and flavorful, these air fryer cauliflower wings are such a tasty appetizer option. Cook up the ‘wings’ in the air fryer, then toss in homemade honey garlic sauce. Lighter, vegan-friendly and sure to be gobbled up.

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Easy Black Bean Burgers

These Easy Black Bean Burgers are hearty, flavorful, and packed with protein and spices for a delicious meatless meal. Crispy on the outside and tender inside, they’re perfect for a quick and satisfying lunch or dinner!

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Crispy Seasoned Air Fryer Tofu

This ultra crispy air fryer tofu is super flavorful and cooked through in just 13 minutes! Popular with kids and adults and an easy vegan recipe.

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One Pan Gnocchi With Sundried Tomatoes and White Beans

A healthy vegetarian recipe for one pan gnocchi with sundried tomatoes, white beans, spinach and mushrooms!  Ready in 30 minutes.

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Chickpea Salad Sandwich

This chickpea salad sandwich is an easy, vegan-friendly lunch recipe that is ready in under 10 minutes! With smashed chickpeas, crunchy celery, dill and mayonnaise, you can prep a batch to enjoy all week.

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One Pot White Bean Pasta with Leeks and Asparagus

A healthy vegetarian one pot white bean pasta recipe made with leeks, asparagus, lemon and gruyere. Ready in 30 minutes and only one pot to wash up!

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Sun Dried Tomato One Pot Pasta

This sun dried tomato pasta with chickpeas, mushrooms and spinach cooks up in one pot! Give it a few stirs, and dinner is ready! Easy to assemble ahead and customize with your favorite ingredients.

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Spiralized Pasta with Egg and Asparagus

Spiralized pasta with egg and asparagus is a simple, veggie-packed dinner that gets dinner on the table quickly. Top with a perfectly poached egg to complete the meal!

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Vegan Moroccan Chickpea Skillet

Vegan Moroccan chickpea skillet is freezer-friendly and perfect for meal prep! With chickpeas, sweet potatoes and spicy Moroccan seasoning.

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Comfort Food

From rich stews to cozy soups, these vegetarian recipes are just what you need when you’re craving a warm and comforting dinner that can feed the whole family.

Instant Pot Broccoli Cheese Soup

Instant Pot broccoli cheese soup is creamy, smooth, and on the healthier side! The pressure cooker makes this soup hands off and quick to prepare.

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Instant Pot Black Bean Soup

Instant Pot black bean soup is hearty, creamy, and so flavorful! Cooking the beans from dried is economical and infuses so much extra flavor into the soup. This recipe is vegan, gluten-free, and meal prep friendly!

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Creamy Roasted Cauliflower Soup

Creamy roasted cauliflower soup is simple, healthy, and so unbelievably tasty! Loaded with veggies, low carb, vegan-friendly, and works great for meal prep.

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Hearty Lentil Soup

This lentil soup is thick and hearty, loaded with lentils, vegetables and fresh herbs. A tasty vegan soup recipe that works great for meal prep!

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Instant Pot Carrot Ginger Soup (Vegan)

Warm up with a bowl of creamy Instant Pot carrot ginger soup! Made with carrots, ginger, coconut milk, thyme leaves, and a squeeze of lime, this soup is both easy to prepare, and tasty to eat.

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Vegan Slow Cooker Peanut Stew (Maafe-Inspired)

Slow cooker peanut stew is vegan comfort food at it’s finest! With chickpeas, sweet potatoes, and peanut butter, it’s inspired by the West African peanut stew, maafe. You can assemble this ahead and freeze as a crockpot freezer meal.

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Instant Pot Minestrone Soup

This Instant Pot minestrone soup is hearty, rich, and packed with plant-based protein! An easy vegetarian meal that works well for meal prep and is ready in under an hour.

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Butternut Squash Soup Recipe

This cozy butternut squash soup recipe is creamy and rich, with a delicious hint of sage and maple syrup. The perfect blend of sweet and savoury, it’s ready in under 30 minutes and is great for meal prep!

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Slow Cooker Chickpea Tortilla Soup (Freezer to Crock Pot)

Slow cooker chickpea tortilla soup which can be assembled ahead of time and stored in the fridge or freezer!  A great way to stay out of the kitchen this summer.

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Easy Red Lentil Dal

This red lentil dal recipe is thick, creamy, and full of Indian spices. The ultimate vegan comfort food, made in one pot using pantry staples, and ready in 40 minutes! Gluten-free, vegan, and meal prep friendly.

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Vegan Bolognese

This vegan bolognese is hearty, rich, and packed with plant-based protein. Made with red lentils, mushrooms, walnuts, and a ton of vegetables! Not only is it approved by picky meat-eaters and kids, but it’s also perfect for stocking the freezer!

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Spicy Slow Cooker Chickpea Chili (+ Instant Pot)

An easy and delicious 8-10 hour slow cooker chilli packed with chickpeas and sweet potato, and flavored with chipotle and lime. Ready when you walk in the door from work!

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Mexican-inspired Recipes

Bring bold flavors to your table with these Mexican-inspired vegetarian recipes. These dishes are full of flavor and incredibly simple!

One Pot Black Bean Fajita Pasta

One pot black bean fajita pasta is creamy and delicious vegetarian pasta recipe. With bell peppers, onions, black beans and fajita seasonings, it’s perfect for weeknight dinners or for meal prep.

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Instant Pot Fiesta Rice Bowls

These instant Pot fiesta rice bowls are a vegetarian, gluten-free recipe that works great for meal prep! Just dump it all in the Instant Pot, press the button, and you’re done!

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Air Fryer Cauliflower Chickpea Tacos

Air fryer cauliflower chickpea tacos are a fresh, flavorful, and healthy dinner to get on your table quickly. Vegan, clean eating and easily made gluten-free.

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Instant Pot Quinoa Enchilada Casserole

 Instant Pot quinoa enchilada casserole is a delicious and easy weeknight dinner! Prep freezer packs for a convenient freezer Instant Pot meal. Vegetarian, gluten-free, and easily made vegan!

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Enchilada-Stuffed Grilled Portobello Mushrooms

These enchilada stuffed grilled portobello mushrooms are an easy vegetarian dinner recipe that is ready in under 25 minutes, and won’t leave you feeling hungry.

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Mexican Spaghetti Squash Casserole

Mexican spaghetti squash casserole with ground turkey, black beans, corn and cheese. Simple to prepare, lower in carbs, and leftovers keep amazingly well!

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Spiralized Sweet Potato Enchilada Skillet

This enchilada sweet potato noodles skillet is a delicious vegetarian recipe that gets dinner on the table quickly and makes clean up a breeze.

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Easy Tofu Tacos (15 Minutes!)

These easy tofu tacos have the BEST texture and are ready in 15 minutes. Ideal for an easy weeknight dinner, they are vegan and meal prep friendly.

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Vegetarian Enchilada Recipe

These vegetarian enchiladas are packed with sweet potatoes, black beans, and melty cheese, creating a flavorful, hearty, and satisfying meal everyone will love.

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Asian-Inspired Recipes

Sometimes all you want is a quick stir-fry or a big bowl of noodles, but you don’t want to go out for dinner. These Asian-inspired vegetarian recipes are great options to prepare a quick meal at home!

Peanut Ginger Tofu Stir Fry

With crispy tofu and an irresistible peanut sauce, this peanut ginger tofu stir fry will unite tofu lovers and haters alike. Easy enough for a weeknight dinner!

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Perfect Egg Fried Rice (+ Variations)

Showing you how to cook perfect egg fried rice! Made with a simple ingredient list including rice, carrots, beans and eggs tossed in a simple soy and sesame oil sauce. It’s kid-friendly, freezer-friendly, and perfect for using up what you have in your fridge and pantry.

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Vegan Ginger Teriyaki Stir Fry

Vegan teriyaki stir fry is a delicious 30 minute plant-based dinner. Veggies and edamame are cooked up in a sticky sweet and savory teriyaki sauce. Works great for meal prep as well!

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Instant Pot Chickpea Curry (Vegan)

This Instant Pot vegan chickpea curry cooks chickpeas, carrots, potatoes and green beans in a fragrant Indian curry sauce. Made with vegan ingredients, the Instant Pot makes it hands off and simple to prepare.

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