20+ Vegetarian Dinner Recipes | Kitchen At Hoskins

20+ Vegetarian Dinner Recipes to make on repeat! These easy meals are quick and mostly ready in under 30 minutes. From pasta dishes, tacos to curries these dinner ideas will please everyone at the dinner table.

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Protein-rich vegetarian dinner options

There are plenty of protein-rich vegetarian dinner options that are not only delicious but also satisfying.

Canned chickpea recipes are packed with protein and fiber.
Vegetarian chili using kidney beans, black beans, and/or pinto beans, is loaded with protein.
Quinoa is a complete protein and is delicious made into pilaf or in hearty salad, like the quinoa salad with black beans.
Black bean burgers, tacos or curries are filling and satisfying.
Tofu is a great source of plant based protein.

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Kid-friendly vegetarian dinners

Here are some vegetarian dinner ideas that incorporate familiar flavors and textures that kids tend to enjoy.

Vegetarian pizza - Make pizza at home using homemade pizza dough or naan flat bread. Use marinara or pesto sauce and lots of colorful veggies like bell peppers, onion, mushrooms and olives.
Mac and cheese with vegetables - Toss mac and cheese with steamed broccoli, peas, carrots or pumpkin puree for added nutrition.
Vegetarian tacos: Fill soft or hard taco shells with Mexican chickpeas or seasoned black beans, cheese, lettuce, tomatoes, and guacamole.
Sandwich - Use sauteed mushrooms or roasted cauliflower for a vegetarian sandwich recipe.
Vegetarian Lasagna: Layer lasagna noodles with marinara sauce, ricotta cheese, sauteed spinach, shredded mozzarella and parmesan for a comforting meal.
Fried rice - Fried rice offers a fantastic opportunity to incorporate your kids' favorite vegetables—it's quick, easy to prepare, and you can add tofu for extra protein.
Vegetarian stir fry - Stir-fry colorful vegetables like bell peppers, snap peas, carrots, and broccoli with tofu with a stir fry sauce and serve over rice or cooked noodles.
Veggie burger - Make a vegetarian burger using chickpea or black bean patties, whole wheat burger buns, lettuce, tomato and serve with a side of healthy fries.

Vegetarian dinner recipes

Thai red tofu curry with white rice in a white bowl.

This Thai Red Curry with Tofu and Veggies is bursting with bold flavor—and it’s way better than takeout! Ready in under 30 minutes, it’s the perfect quick and tasty dinner to serve with rice.

This Meatless Baked Ziti in Instant Pot is the perfect easy weeknight dinner—creamy, cheesy, and absolutely delicious! Best of all, it’s ready in just 30 minutes!

red colored Asian cauliflower in a sheet pan.

Asian Roasted Cauliflower and Cashews with a lip-smacking sweet and spicy sriracha-soy sauce! Serve it over rice for an easy vegetarian dinner!

two assemble potato tacos in a pink plate.

Spicy Potato Tacos are a quick, mega flavorful, and satisfying 30-minute vegetarian dinner. Tender, skillet-cooked potatoes seasoned with bold Mexican spices are topped with a creamy sauce and fresh pico de gallo.

cooked ravioli in red sauce in a round white plate along with a black fork.

With no cooking or boiling required, just layer the ingredients and bake it in the oven. Plus, there are only 5 ingredients!

cooked fettuccini pasta tossed in red sauce placed in a white bowl.

Spicy Kale Pasta is a quick dinner in 20 minutes! This vegetarian dish is simple, healthy, and easy to make, and the fiery tomato sauce packs a punch!

cooked spaghetti noodles along with one black fork in a large blue bowl.

One of the simplest pasta recipes you'll make but its shockingly flavorful and satisfying!

pink colored beet curry in a large white bowl.

It is pretty in pink, healthy and made in the instant pot in about 30 minutes.

3 cooked savory pancakes along with red sauce placed in a white plate.

Ideal for dinner, these savory pancakes are served with marinara sauce instead of traditional maple syrup!

spicy chickpeas, rice and toppings in a rectangular glass bowl.

Skip the takeout and make these easy vegetarian burrito bowls that you’ll want to make on repeat!

a hand holding one ladle full of dal above an instant pot.

It is a fantastic way to incorporate a lot of kale; even kale haters won't mind eating it.

cooked spicy chickpeas in a black skillet along with a spoon.

An all-purpose recipe for filling tacos, topping salads, wrapping in lettuce, layering over nachos or making a vegetarian burrito bowl.

round white shallow bowl with mushroom rice and a wooden spoon.

I take the classic fried rice recipe and enhance it with a generous dose of garlic, caramelized mushrooms, and rich buttery goodness.

white bowl with rice and cooked eggplant.

Ready in about 30 minutes, it's guaranteed to convert any eggplant hater!

2 brown bowls with cooked macaroni and cheese with black spoons.

Made in the stovetop using 5 main ingredients, it is the easiest and comforting weeknight dinner that is ready in under 20 minutes.

eggplant parmesan on plates garnished with basil.

This is seriously tasty and super fast – it comes together in 30 minutes flat, from start to finish - So, so delicious!

Cooked mushroom sandwiches on a cast iron skillet.

It features sautéed mushrooms seasoned with aromatic herbs and spices, and juicy tomato, nestled between two slices of crispy bread, along with glorious cheesy gooeyness.

crispy naan pizza topped with basil on a white plate.

Air Fryer Naan Pizza is ready in under 10 minutes. With a super crispy crust, these are the easiest pizzas you'll make.

a pan with fried tofu in teriyaki sauce.

This Teriyaki Tofu has a crispy exterior with a creamy inside. It is outrageously delicious and is ready in about 30 minutes.

Soft buttery naans with tandoori cauliflower, veggies and an amazingly delicious sauce makes a super flavorful lunch or dinner!

Indian Chickpea and Spinach Curry is healthy, flavorful, tastes authentic but made with shortcuts for a quick weeknight meal.

cooked tomato sauce pasta in instant pot, with fresh basil and wooden spoon.

This Instant Pot Penne alla Vodka is super easy and ready in under 30 minutes.

An easy, loaded with flavor, butter chickpea curry will rival any butter chicken that you have ever tasted!

cooked pesto penne pasta along with a black fork in a large blue bowl.

This Instant Pot Pesto Pasta is made using only 5 ingredients but is shockingly flavorful and satisfying. Simply combine everything in the instant pot and cook, for a quick 20-minute dinner.

charred corn tortilla with Mexican chickpeas, cilantro sauce, avocado, lettuce and jalapenos

Spicy skillet chickpeas topped with an amazing cilantro lime sauce, mashed avocado, lettuce, chopped cilantro and jalapeños.

This Instant Pot Pasta with Tomato Cream Sauce is without the guilt! I swap heavy cream for coconut milk to create a rich, luxurious pink sauce that’s totally indulgent—but secretly lighter.

Whether you're a seasoned vegetarian or just aiming to add more plant-based meals into your diet, these vegetarian dinner recipes promise to make weeknight meals exciting and leave your family satisfied.

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