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50 Quick Vegetarian Dinners

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By: Sarah BondUpdated: Aug 24, 2020 1 Comment

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Save time and enjoy your evenings with 50 Quick Vegetarian Dinners. These meals are perfect for filling bellies on even the most chaotic of days.

Photo collage including the featured images from 12 quick vegetarian dinners

As summertime winds downs and crispy air rolls in, it starts to become more and more obvious that fall is right around the corner. And we all know what that means… busy, busy evenings.

Whether you have kiddos at home or not, fall evenings always just seem to be busier! Between work and responsibilities and sneaking in outdoor time as the minutes of sunlight gets increasingly smaller with each day, fall evenings are a wild ride.

When things get like this, the last thing we want to think about is cooking dinner! And that’s why it’s great to have a mental note (or a blog to look at) filled with quick and easy meals that you can whip together in hardly any time at all.

In fact, here’s 50 of them. Yep, 50 quick vegetarian dinners that you can enjoy on even the craziest of evenings! So dive in, see what you like, and get ready to whip together some insanely tasty meals, all in 30 minutes or less.

1

Thai Vegetarian Coconut Curry

First up, enjoy a 5 star taste with hardly any prep work! This Thai Vegetarian Coconut Curry is an easy, flexible curry recipe that transforms boring weeknight dinner into something exciting and totally gourmet. (30 minutes to make)

2

Coconut Kidney Bean Curry

And why have just one curry flavor when you can have two? Whip up Coconut Kidney Bean Curry for something new and different. It's an easy, flavorful dinner that's perfect for busy weeknights and is ready in under 15 minutes. (15 minutes to make)

3

Shakshuka

Enjoy something breakfast-y for dinner with this easy Shakshuka recipe. It's a traditional North African meal that's easy to make and requires hardly any clean up because it only uses one dish! Plus, the flavor is unmatched. (30 minutes to make)

4

20 Minute Taco Soup

An award-winning taco soup recipe made with pantry staples? Yes, please! This recipe is packed with flavor and perfect for vegetarians and meat eaters alike. Plus, it's ready in less time than it takes to say 20 Minute Taco Soup! (20 minutes to make)

5

Kimchi Fried Rice

After you try Kimchi Fried Rice, you'll never want plain "regular" rice again. This stuff is on another level! Made without meat, it bursts with flavor and is perfect for customizing. It's another great dish for busy evenings. (15 minutes to make)

6

Easy Kimchi Ramen Hack

Upgrade your ramen with this Easy Kimchi Ramen Hack. It takes a regular packet of instant ramen and transforms it into something that's packed with veggies and overloaded with the perfect amount of flavor. (15 minutes to make)

7

Banana Thai Curry

Another type of curry, because of course! Try something new and different with this delicious Banana Curry recipe. It's savory and filling, just as curry always is, but has an unexpected fruity twist that's surprisingly satisfying. It's made with curry paste, coconut milk, snap peas, and rice! (30 minutes to make)

8

Huevos Rancheros

Take your favorite brunch recipe home and enjoy it for dinner with this authentic Huevos Rancheros recipe! It's an easy, healthy, and delicious and includes all of the staples: black beans, Pico de Gallo, tomatoes, and more. (30 minutes to make)

9

Kimchi Tempeh Tacos

Remember the Kimchi I mentioned above? Picture that, but in tacos! These Kimchi Tempeh Tacos are an easy, Asian-inspired taco recipe that's sure to please your tastebuds and leave your stomach feeling nice and full. (20 minutes to make)

10

Southwest Spring Rolls

Long day? Enjoy something refreshing with these easy Southwest Spring Rolls! They include veggies that cover all of the colors of the rainbow with avocado, carrots, lettuce, black beans, and even corn. Complete with a creamy adobo sauce! (20 minutes to make)

11

Baked General Tso's Cauliflower

Regular cauliflower? Boring. General Tso's Cauliflower? Exciting! But for real, this Baked General Tso's Cauliflower is an easy yet incredible tasting dish. The homemade sauce is simply next level! (30 minutes to make)

12

Cauliflower Mac and Cheese

Next up on the cauliflower line up is this creamy and filling Cauliflower Mac and Cheese. This ultra-easy dish is ready in just 15 minutes and is totally low-carb and keto approved! Say what?! (15 minutes to make)

13

Everyday Kale Salad with Avocado and Apple

Next time you don't feel like cooking, whip up this Everyday Kale Salad with Avocado and Apple. This dish comes together in just minutes and is the perfect way to get your greens in for the day! Use your favorite type of apple for an extra sweet touch. (25 minutes to make)

14

15 Minute Buddha Bowls

Stock up your belly with all of the main micros with 15 Minute Buddha Bowls. These bowls are filled with fresh veggies and lemony hummus dressing, making them the perfect complete and nutritious dinner! (15 minutes to make)

15

Oyster Mushroom Philly Cheesesteak

Vegetarians can totally enjoy a cheesesteak! Or, should I call it a cheesemushroom? This Oyster Mushroom Philly Cheesesteak takes everything good and comforting about a cheesesteak and delivers it in a meatless, vegetarian-friendly way. (25 minutes to make)

16

Air Fryer Pizza

Step aside frozen pizza, there’s a new guy in town. We’re talking about the Air Fryer Pizza! These are perfectly crispy, easy to make, personal pan pizzas that are about to revolutionize pizza night. (12 minutes to make)

17

Kimchi Bibimbap

What's Kimchi Bibimbap, you ask? It's a traditional Korean dish made with kimchi, mushrooms, roasted veggies, and a delicious gochujang sauce. It's kind of like a Buddha bowl, but with a more intense flavor. (30 minutes to make)

18

Vegetable Vietnamese Spring Rolls

Elevate your Vegetable Vietnamese Spring Rolls with this delicious recipe filled with fresh veggies and an almond coconut dipping sauce. It's the perfect meal for hot evenings! (30 minutes to make)

19

Zucchini Pasta with Creamy Avocado Pesto

Serve up some pasta fit for a king with this Zucchini Pasta with Creamy Avocado Pesto. The spiralized zucchini is tossed into creamy basil flavor by being coated in the avocado pesto. It's a delicious low carb and gluten-free meal! (15 minutes to make)

20

Fresh Veggie Lettuce Wraps

Keep things cool and fresh with these Fresh Veggie Lettuce Wraps. Each wrap is packed with colorful veggies and drizzled with an Asian-style almond butter sauce for peak flavor. They're low-carb, easy to make, and surprisingly delicious. (15 minutes to make)

21

Asparagus Noodles with Pesto

Next up in the faux-pasta world is this dish of delicious Asparagus Noodles with Pesto! These are like bright green fettuccini and make the perfect low-carb dinner. (15 minutes to make)

22

Vegan Nachos with BBQ "Pulled Pork" and Queso

Vegans can enjoy "meat" nachos too with these "pulled pork" loaded chips! These Vegan Nachos with BBQ "Pulled Pork" and Queso are piled high with easy mushroom BBQ pork and a cashew-based queso cheese sauce. It'll knock your dairy-free socks off! (30 minutes to make)

23

Roasted Veggie Buddha Bowls with Yum Sauce

Enjoy a vibrant and easy dinner with these Roasted Veggie Buddha Bowls. These are packed with colorful and delicious flavor and are drizzled with a creamy, protein-packed yum sauce for extra goodness. (30 minutes to make)

24

King Oyster Mushroom Pulled Pork

By shredding king oyster mushrooms, seasoning with spices, and baking, you can create a vegan mushroom pulled pork that rivals the real stuff! The perfect pulled pork alternative for sandwiches, tacos, nachos… or whenever you need vegan pulled pork. (30 minutes to make)

25

Corn and Pulled Mushroom Vegetarian Tacos

These vegetarian pulled “pork” mushroom tacos are loaded with adobo-spiced pulled mushrooms (which have the same texture and taste like pulled pork) and a fresh corn ceviche that adds sweet crunch. Best vegetarian taco recipe of all time? Quite possibly. (30 minutes to make)

26

Tempeh Vegan Burrito Bowl

This bowl of Tempeh goodness is a vegan's dream. A flavor-packed meal, Tempeh Vegan Burrito Bowls are made with tempeh taco meat and copycat Chipotle cauliflower rice! (25 minutes to make)

27

Stovetop Butternut Squash Mac and Cheese

Enjoy an alt-mac and cheese meal with this Stovetop Butternut Squash Mac and Cheese! It's a recipe perfect for savory cravings that does the trick each and every time. (25 minutes to make)

28

Pepper and Gorgonzola Risotto

Risotto is a pretty under-appreciated dinner, considering the amount of flavorful creamy goodness it packs into one bowl. With two cheeses, spinach, green onions, and lemon, this Pepper and Gorgonzola Risotto is no exception! (30 minutes to make)

29

Soyrizo Tacos with Adobo Crème

These Soyrizo Tacos are stuffed with homemade vegan chorizo and quick-pickled red cabbage topped off with a smoky adobo crème. (15 minutes to make)

30

Vegetarian Egg Roll In A Bowl

This Vegetarian Egg Roll in a Bowl is the laid back egg roll you didn’t know you needed. It has all the tasty fillings found in your favorite egg rolls, subbing out the pork for pulled oyster mushrooms! (15 minutes to make)

31

Portobello Mushroom Burgers

With melted sharp cheddar, the perfectly meaty texture, and best-ever Fancy Sauce, these panfried Portobello Mushroom Burgers are the vegetarian recipe that’ll have you craving mushrooms for dinner. (15 minutes to make)

32

Enchilada Quinoa Stuffed Peppers

Need a healthy vegetarian dinner outside of your usual routine? These Enchilada Quinoa Stuffed Peppers are flavored with a quick homemade enchilada sauce and baked to bubbly, cheesy perfection. (30 minutes to make)

33

Portobello Mushroom Gyros

Next up on our list of whip-it-together-after-a-long-day meals we have these tasty Portobello Mushroom Gyros. These vegetarian gyros are seasoned with Mediterranean spices, sautéed to meaty perfection, and drizzled with a creamy tzatziki. (15 minutes to make)

34

Roasted Chickpea Gyros

This Roasted Chickpea Gyros recipe is an easy vegetarian dinner for feeding everyone on busy weeknights! Made with lettuce, tomatoes, red onion, chickpeas, and a tasty tzatziki, these gyros are filled with savory flavor in each and every bite. (30 minutes to make)

35

Vegan Rainbow Spring Rolls

Craving something fresh and delicious (with a little “wow factor” thrown in)? Here it is! These Vegan Rainbow Spring Rolls are as tasty as they are colorful and make the perfect quick dinner. (30 minutes to make)

36

Quinoa Vegetable Soup

Who says soup has to be boring? With this Quinoa Vegetable Soup, boring isn't possible. This bone-warming brothy soup has the flavors of chicken noodle soup but the healthiness of veggie soup! (27 minutes to make)

37

Creamy Cauliflower Soup

Healthy Cauliflower Soup that’s ultra-creamy AND easy AND vegan? It’s happening and it is so much tastier that you can imagine. Whip up a batch for the entire family to devour. (25 minutes to make)

38

Roasted Pepper & Gouda Grilled Cheese

Get cozy with a warm and cheesy Gouda grilled cheese with roasted red bell pepper and a sweet and savory mayonnaise toasty sauce. It's extra perfect when paired with tomato soup! (30 minutes to make)

39

Eggplant Parmesan Poppers

These Eggplant Parmesan Poppers have all the deliciousness of eggplant parmesan, in bite-sized form! Throw 'em together for a quick and easy appetizer-style bite, or enjoy them as a side! (25 minutes to make)

40

Easy Mushroom Risotto

For a dinner that breaks from your usual routine while also being a flavorful classic, give this Easy Mushroom Risotto recipe a try! Packed with wild mushrooms, wine, and cheese… what more could you want from a dinner? (30 minutes to make)

41

Roasted Chickpea Stuffed Avocados

Spicy roasted chickpeas, creamy avocado, and tangy garlic yogurt sauce make these flavorful avocados absolute nutritional powerhouses! Each bite is filled with savory goodness. (30 minutes to make)

42

Vegetarian Pineapple Poke Bowls

These Vegetarian Poke Bowls are a refreshing, meatless take on this wildly popular and ultra-refreshing Hawaiian dish, complete with marinated tofu! Whip one together for a tropical meal sure to satisfy. (25 minutes to make)

43

Valentine's Day Vegan Spring Rolls

Stuffed with fuchsia root vegetables, creamy avocado, and herbs then served with the most delicious almond butter sauce of your life, these vegan spring rolls are a perfect healthy dinner fit for any occasion. (30 minutes to make)

44

3 Cheese Roasted Grape Pizza

This mouth-watering 3 Cheese Roasted Grape Pizza is packed with savory roasted grapes and 3 types of creamy, gooey cheese. Because just one type of cheese isn't enough! (30 minutes to make)

45

Cucumber Sushi Rolls

These Cucumber Sushi Rolls are an easy and refreshing way to enjoy vegetarian sushi, without all the hassle! It's a great meatless option that serves as the best side or main course ever. A fun take on the classic. (30 minutes to make)

46

Crispy Avocado Tacos

These Crispy Avocado Tacos are a creamy, crispy vegetarian taco dish with fresh pineapple salsa and a creamy chipotle sauce. They're perfect for your vegetarian Taco Tuesdays! (30 minutes to make)

47

Vegan Tuna Sushi Bowl

This Vegan Tuna Sushi Bowl has plant-based tuna made with tomatoes, and all the fixings of your favorite poke bowls. And no, we didn't forget the spicy mayo! (30 minutes to make)

48

Tempeh Tacos with Avocado Kiwi Salsa

These Tempeh Tacos with Avocado Kiwi Salsa are a unique, refreshing, and ultra-tasty meat-free way to celebrate taco Tuesday or taco Everyday. (30 minutes to make)

49

Asparagus Pizza with Burrata and Arugula

This Asparagus Pizza with burrata and arugula is a simple yet downright delicious flatbread to whip up on pizza night. Creamy burrata piled with tender asparagus, fresh arugula, and lemon! (30 minutes to make)

50

Tempeh Vegetarian Chili

This vegetarian chili will warm your bones with delicious plant-based protein this winter. With tempeh, veggies, beans, and a blend of spices, this is a simple chili that you would never believe is meatless. (30 minutes to make)

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  1. Emma says

    Posted on 2/23 at 3:14 am

    love these will be trying these out over the next few weeks. Thank you

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