All-Time Best Vegetarian Recipes That Won't Break The Bank (2024)

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We’re making it easier than ever to cook up a seriously delicious vegetarian meal the entire family with enjoy. From fully loaded vegan nacho recipes to unbelievably tasty grilled za’atar carrots with halloumi, these protein-filled vegetarian recipes are nutritious, flavourful and filling — truly making them the best of the best!

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1/18

Slow Cooker Sweet Potato Enchiladas

Comfort food meets healthy eating in this easy vegetarian recipe: a hearty slow cooker dinner that’s packed with nutrition. Sweet potatoes star in the dish, which is smothered in a silky spice-filled sauce that’ll fill your kitchen with a mouthwatering aroma.

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2/18

Coconut-Crusted Cauliflower Tacos

Take your taco game to the next level by coating cauliflower florets in a shredded coconut batter. Then, whip up a quick avocado crema and mango cabbage slaw. The end result: a vegetarian flavour explosion with every bite.

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3/18

Slow Cooker Saag Paneer

All you need is 10 minutes and a slow cooker to prep this drool-worthy vegetarian main. Loaded with spinach, paneer (Indian cheese), coconut milk and a whole host of herbs and spices, it’ll warm up your insides. Don’t forget to serve with a side ofnaan bread!

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4/18

Fully Loaded Vegan Nachos

For your next movie night, gather your family around this pile of towering and irresistible nachos made gooey with creamy vegan cheese and topped with guac!

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5/18

Make-Ahead Vegetable Strata

Whether you’re hosting a family brunch or you’re looking for a no-fail weekday breakfast or dinner staple, this hearty veggie-packed casserole is it. Featuring gooey goat cheese and chunks ofsourdough bread, it takes less than an hour to whip together.

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6/18

Creamy Gluten-Free Kabocha Squash Gnocchi

You heard it here: gnocchi is far easier to make at home than the average cook assumes. This version uses nutrient-rich Japanese kabocha squash instead of white potato for a gorgeous hue and bold flavour. It’s also gluten-free thanks to a mix of brown rice flour and buckwheat flour. Plus, the garlic sage cream sauce is seriously addictive. Bon appetit!

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7/18

Pumpkin Fettuccine Alfredo

Forget standard fettucine alfredo. Adding a can of pumpkin puree into the mix elevates the vegetarian pasta dish to a new level of creamy and comforting (plus, it only takes 15 minutes to make!)

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8/18

Grilled Stuffed Zucchini Boats With Roasted Cherry Tomatoes

When it comes to hearty and nutritious vegetarian recipes, these grilled zucchini boats stuffed with lentils and rice make the perfect summer meal. For an extra pop of flavour, add some crumbled feta when serving.

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9/18

Vegetarian Cacciatore

You don’t need the meat to make this satisfying hunter-style meal. Wine, capers and fresh herbs infuse meaty mushrooms, carrots, zucchini and peppers with flavour as they bubble away in a beautiful tomato-based medley. Serve over rice or egg noodles for a filling Italian, vegetarian dinner.

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10/18

Butternut Squash and Goat Cheese Galette

This vegetarian galette (read: an all-butter pastry filled with roasted butternut squash, onions, sage and goat cheese) is just as satisfying in flavour as it is show-stopping in appearance.

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11/18

Grilled Za’atar Carrots With Halloumi and Mint

Even tried and true carnivores tire of meat at some point during barbecue season. One of summer’s best vegetarian recipes that you just have to try combines sweet grilled carrots, salty halloumi, fresh mint, honey and za’atar.

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12/18

Hearty Vegetarian Chili With Butternut Squash

With a few different beans and butternut squash (containing complex carbohydrates for sustained energy), this lightened-up version of chili is a make-ahead, family-friendly dinner for both vegans and meat-eaters alike. Replace sour cream and cheese with creamy avocado to keep it fully plant-based (and even more satisfying!).

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13/18

Fully Stuffed Sweet Potatoes

Stuff your sweet potatoes with this vegetarian chili-inspired filling that starts with black beans and tomatoes before adding earthy cumin and bright lime for lots of flavour. Keep filling them as much as you can — as long as they can stand up for the second bake, you’re good.

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14/18

Cauliflower Puttanesca

Filled with the umami flavours of capers, olives, tomatoes and Parmesan cheese, this simple pasta puttanesca is finished with golden, crispy cauliflower.

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15/18

Moroccan Spiced Cauliflower Bites

Turmeric gives these tasty bites a bright, golden hue. The cool yogurt sauce is the perfect compliment to this warm and flavourful appetizer or side dish.

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16/18

20-Minute Tuscan White Bean Skillet Dinner

Take your tastebuds to Italy with this quick and easy vegetarian recipe that’s ready in 20 minutes. Made with simple ingredients like white beans, Tuscan kale, artichoke and cherry tomatoes, it’s a satisfying dinner for any night of the week.

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17/18

Creamy Vegan Cauliflower Mac and Cheese

A velvety sauce is made from cauliflower and nutritional yeast for a vegan, dairy-free version of a classic comfort meal. Mix the sauce into your cooked macaroni and serve it straight from the pot. For an extra special touch, top it with breadcrumbs and shredded vegan cheese, then bake it until golden and bubbly.

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18/18

Grilled Halloumi Salad

Halloumi elevates any dish, and this fresh salad makes for the perfect vegetarian dinner. Make enough of this hearty salad and you’ll find yourself with plenty left over for lunch the next day.

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All-Time Best Vegetarian Recipes That Won't Break The Bank (2024)

FAQs

How to cook vegetables for someone who hates vegetables? ›

Present the veggies in a new way.
  1. Roasted cauliflower or broccoli offers crispy texture and a sweeter flavor than steamed.
  2. Baked sweet potato “fries” vs a plain sweet potato.
  3. Pureed sweet potato layered with regular mashed potatoes in a warm and cozy baked side dish.
  4. Beet “chips” instead of boiled or pickled beets.
Apr 19, 2021

What to cook when you don't want to cook vegetarian? ›

Tara's Top 20 Go-To Lazy Vegetarian Meals
  1. 10 Minute Vegan Hot and Sour Soup.
  2. Teriyaki Tofu with Vegetables.
  3. Dairy-Free One Pot Creamy Mushroom Pasta.
  4. Skillet Chickpea Taco Recipe.
  5. The Best Loaded Vegan Baked Potato.
  6. Easy Air Fryer Nachos.
  7. One Pot Vegan Taco Cauliflower Rice.
  8. Vegan Pesto Chick'n Pizza.
May 9, 2023

How to be vegetarian without cooking? ›

No-Cook Vegetarian Dinners
  1. 1 / 10. Mediterranean Chickpea and Feta Wraps. ...
  2. 2 / 10. Vegetarian Taco Salad. ...
  3. 3 / 10. Greek Panzanella. ...
  4. 4 / 10. Tomato Chickpea Salad. ...
  5. 5 / 10. Summer Rolls. ...
  6. 6 / 10. Pesto and Egg Baguette Sandwich. ...
  7. 7 / 10. Anna Jones' Raw Thai Citrus Crunch Salad. ...
  8. 8 / 10. Zucchini Noodles with Tomatoes and Corn.

What is the most nutritious vegetarian food? ›

To get the most out of a vegetarian diet, choose a variety of healthy plant-based foods. These include whole fruits and vegetables and whole grains. Nuts and legumes, such as lentils, beans and peanuts, also are considered healthy plant-based foods. At the same time, cut back on less healthy choices.

What do you call someone who doesn't eat vegetables? ›

You'd call someone who doesn't eat fruits or vegetables a carnivore.

What vegetables are best to eat daily? ›

Healthy eating means consuming more dark green vegetables, such as broccoli, spinach, and other dark leafy greens. Include more red or orange vegetables, such as carrots, tomatoes, sweet potatoes, and legumes, in your diet (dry beans and peas).

What is a healthy snack for people who don't like vegetables? ›

Nuts, seeds and avocado — a fruit masquerading as a vegetable — also contain healthy fats. Choose low-fat dairy products. You can get your much-needed calcium from leafy green vegetables, but in their absence, good supplies of calcium can also be found in low-fat dairy products.

What is a silent vegetarian? ›

Most couples opt to prepare for two animal proteins and a "silent," or unadvertised, vegetarian option available upon request.

What do vegetarians miss the most? ›

Most vegetarians usually have enough protein and calcium (found in dairy products) in their diet. But if you don't plan your diet properly, you could miss out on essential nutrients. For example, vegetarians need to make sure they get enough iron and vitamin B12 in their diets.

What can vegetarians eat instead of meat? ›

How to get protein without the meat
  • Pulses. Pulses are an inexpensive protein choice, are high in fibre and a source of iron. ...
  • Soya beans. ...
  • Quinoa. ...
  • Nuts. ...
  • Seeds. ...
  • Cereals and grains. ...
  • Quorn™ ...
  • Dairy.

How to be vegetarian and not starve? ›

Balance your diet by eating multiple food groups at every meal. "Get enough calories with nutrient-dense foods including avocado, quinoa, almonds, or beans," Magryta told INSIDER. She added that to create a balanced plate, you should be including protein, fat, and carbohydrates into every meal and ideally every snack.

How to eat fast food as a vegetarian? ›

Here are some of my healthy favorites, and picks from fellow vegetarian and vegan dietitians.
  1. Subway: Veggie Delite Salad + Egg Patty.
  2. Taco Bell: Fresco Bean Burrito.
  3. McDonald's: Fruit & Maple Oatmeal.
  4. Chipotle: Burrito Bowl.
  5. Panera: Modern Greek Salad with Quinoa.
  6. Panda Express: Eggplant Tofu.
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What vegetarian food makes you full? ›

To feel more full while following a vegetarian diet, try incorporating more fiber and whole grains into your meals. Incorporating nuts, seeds, and beans into your diet can help you to feel more satisfied.

What is the most filling vegan food? ›

Healthful foods that are high in protein, fiber, or both tend to be filling. Rich sources of protein for vegans include foods such as soybeans, pulses, and some nuts and seeds. Oats, vegetables, nuts, seeds, legumes, and fruit are all good sources of fiber.

What is the most filling food ever? ›

Some of the most filling foods include boiled potatoes, oatmeal, eggs, fish, Greek yogurt, and popcorn. What you eat can determine how full you feel, as foods affect sensations of fullness differently.

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