85 Healthy Vegetarian Dinner Ideas That Are Easy to Make
This is exactly what your #MeatlessMonday goals need.
You don't have to be a vegetarian to enjoy meatless meals. You just have to like tasty food and want more healthy dinner recipes in your life. Whether you’re interested in eating less meat, want to lower your carbon footprint, or are simply looking for more creative recipe ideas, we've got you covered. From hearty pasta dishes to fresh salads and plenty of quick dinner recipes, this list has a full array of hearty, tasty meals that are sure to leave your family full and satisfied.
Cauliflower Mac 'n' Cheese
Mac and cheese is already creamy comfort food, but this cauliflower-boosted variety not only gets a boost of fiber and vitamins, the veggie purée actually makes it creamier. You're welcome.
Vegetarian Chili with Grains and Beans
The secret ingredient that keeps this classic dish every bit as meaty and filling as its beefier brethren? Wheat berries, which you can pick up in the grain section of most grocery stores.
Trenton, NJ, Tomato Pie
Skip the takeout—it’s time to bake your own pizza tonight. This “reverse” take features a crispy base and a homemade sauce and dough.
Farro-and-Tomato Salad with Crispy Capers
Top this tomato-filled salad with fresh flat-leaf parsley.
Black Bean Veggie Burger with Couscous
This hearty bean patty serves as the perfect base for your favorite burger toppings.
Pea-and-Mint Stuffed Shells
With mint, parsley, and peas, this pasta plate is summery and fresh—perfect for an outdoor dinner party.
Crispy Brussels Sprouts Salad with Citrus-Maple Vinaigrette
This may be the ultimate salad. Crispy roasted sprouts combine with mixed lettuce, crunchy apples, and toasted almonds, all topped with a sweet vinaigrette.
Shaved Brussels Sprouts Salad
No wimpy leaf-lettuce salad, this. Packed with hearty Brussels sprouts, sweet apple slices, and rich, toasted hazelnuts, this formidable bowl is nearly a meal in itself—though it also pairs well with stuffed shells.
Chopped Salad
Fiber-filled chickpeas keep you full long after you’ve enjoyed this simple salad. It’s a great, light side dish you’ll be serving at all your summer dinners.
Creamy Pumpkin Pasta with Pine Nut Gremolata
Think canned pumpkin is just for holiday pie? Think again. Here, it ups the "yum" factor in this creamy sauce by 1000.
Pearl Couscous With Leeks and Peas
It takes just 20 minutes to whip up this easy side dish. It will be gone in even less time!
Green Salad With Roasted Carrots and Creamy Tarragon Dressing
Simply seasoned carrots are roasted to perfection in this bright bowl. The homemade dressing will get everyone eating their veggies—and even asking for seconds.
Farro-and-Acorn Squash Salad
This loaded salad is hearty enough to be served as a main dish.
Wild Rice-and-Cider-Cranberry Pilaf
Spice up this cranberry pilaf with a stick of cinnamon.
Bucatini with Winter Pesto and Sweet Potatoes
Ready in under 30 minutes, this deserves a spot in your weeknight dinner rotation come winter.
Roasted Butternut Squash with Cider Vinaigrette
A homemade vinaigrette with apple cider, whole-grain mustard, and red wine vinegar makes butternut squash even better.
Roasted Red Cabbage-and-Collard Green Slaw
This bright and beautiful slaw is mixed with a mouthwatering sweet and spicy sauce.
Creamy Potato Salad
Dijon mustard adds some tang to this classic potato salad.
Charred Corn Salad
Make sure to serve every Mexican-inspired meal with this queso fresco-topped side.
Vegetable Kebabs with Lemon-Scallion Vinaigrette
Fresh mint takes grilled vegetables to the next level.
Chicken Tetrazzini
Gnudi with Brown Butter Sauce
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