Easy Vegetarian Dinner Recipes

25 Vegetarian Dinner Recipes: Baked Quesadillas & More!

Here are our top picks when it comes to vegetarian dinner recipes! These meatless meals please everyone around the table.

Prep: 10min

Total: 25min

Yield: 4

Nutrition Facts: servingSize None, calories 326 calories, Sugar 1.5 g, Sodium 511.6 mg, Fat 12.7 g, Saturated Fat 6.5 g, Trans Fat 0.3 g, Carbohydrate 32.9 g, Fiber 6.2 g, Protein 21.6 g, Cholesterol 37.8 mg

Ingredients:

• 1/2 cup canned black beans, drained and rinsed
• 1 drizzle olive oil
• 1/4 teaspoon each cumin, garlic powder, onion powder, and kosher salt
• 1 large or 2 small green onions
• 1 cup shredded cheddar cheese
• 1 cup smoked mozzarella cheese
• 1/2 cup pico de gallo
• 8 6” tortillas (flour or corn)
• For topping: Guacamole, sour cream, salsa, cilantro

Instruction:

1. Preheat the oven to 425 degrees Fahrenheit.
2. Drain the rinse the beans, then mix them with the olive oil and seasonings. Thinly slice the green onion.
3. Brush a baking sheet with a bit of olive oil. Place the tortillas on the sheet and rub them to coat them in olive oil.
4. On each tortilla, place 2 tablespoons cheddar cheese, 1 tablespoon seasoned beans, 1 tablespoon green onion, 2 tablespoons smoked mozzarella, 1 tablespoon pico de gallo, and 1 pinch kosher salt. If desired, add a drizzle of hot sauce. Fold over the tortilla into a half circle (this makes it easy to flip, instead of making full quesadillas with 2 tortillas). Complete for each tortilla, then brush the tops with oil.
5. Bake 8 minutes. Then flip and bake 6 to 7 minutes more until browned and crisp on the outside. Cut into 3 wedges each with a pizza cutter. Serve topped with cilantro and sour cream, and with guacamole and extra pico de gallo for dipping.

60 Vegetarian Dinner Recipes

Over 60 best easy vegetarian dinner recipes from pasta, high protein plant-based dinners, stuffed vegetables, hearty vegan soups, takeout recipes, and more.

Prep: 15min

Total: 30min

Yield: 4

Nutrition Facts: calories 200 calories

Ingredients:

• Refer to each recipe post for full ingredient lists.

Instruction:

1. Make ahead instructions. You can make many of these vegetarian dinners ahead of time and store in the refrigerator for a few days or even in the freezer for up to 3 months. You can also prep the ingredients in advance and store in the refrigerator until ready to use.
2. How to store: Store any leftovers in airtight containers in the refrigerator or possible even in the freezer. Check the individual recipe for complete storing instructions and to see if the recipe is freezer-friendly.
3. How to reheat: Most of the leftovers can be reheated on the stovetop over medium to low heat for about 5-10 minutes until warmed through, in the air fryer or the oven at 300F for 10-15 minutes until warmed through, or in the microwave in 20-second increments until warmed through. If heating from frozen, let it thaw first and then reheat.

One-Pot Vegetarian Meals

FAQ

What should I eat for dinner in vegetarian?

• Burnt aubergine veggie chilli. A star rating of 4.9 out of 5. …
• Simple mushroom curry. A star rating of 4.5 out of 5. …
• Vegetarian enchiladas. …
• Roast garlic & tahini spinach. …
• Creamy baked gnocchi with squash & spinach. …
• Curried sate noodles. …
• Vegetable bake. …
• Vegetarian bolognese.

What is the most famous vegetarian dish?

1. Youtiao – China. …
2. Bolon de Verde – Ecuador. …
3. Tartiflette au Reblochon – France. …
4. Gado Gado – Indonesia. …
5. Masala Dosa – India. …
6. Pesto Trofie – Italy. …
7. Doenjang Jjigae – South Korea. …
8. Vegetable momos and Dal Bhat – Nepal.

What to make for dinner when you don’t have any meat?

1. Eggs. Eat your eggs however you like them prepared.
2. Nut butter. Consider eating toast with almond butter, which is packed with protein and heart-healthy fats.
3. Steel-cut oatmeal. …
4. Green vegetables. …
5. Nuts and seeds. …
6. Beans. …
7. Soy products. …
8. Lentils.