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Sheela Prakash
Sheela PrakashSenior Contributing Food Editor
Sheela is the Senior Contributing Food Editor at Kitchn and the author of Mediterranean Every Day: Simple, Inspired Recipes for Feel-Good Food. She received her master's degree from the University of Gastronomic Sciences in Italy and is also a Registered Dietitian.
updated Nov 30, 2023
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Whether you follow a vegetarian diet or are simply trying to incorporate Meatless Monday into your weekly routine, here’s the inspiration you’re looking for. Below you’ll find more than 50 of our favorite meat-free dinner recipes from the site. Some are quick one-pan or one-pot affairs, while others are show-stopping enough to cook up for your next dinner party — but they’re all veggie-packed and satisfying.
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- Quick Skillet Meals
- Easy Sheet Pan Suppers
- One-Pot Wonders
- Winning Pasta and Grains
- Dinner-Worthy Salads and Sandwiches
- Slow Cooker Standbys
- Casseroles and Homey Favorites
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Quick Skillet Meals
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Vegetable Paella with Chickpeas
Paella — a Spanish rice dish — is traditionally made with seafood, chicken or sausage, and a seasoning base of saffron and tomato.
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Skillet Gnocchi Mac and Cheese
A creamy, decadent twist on classic mac and cheese that swaps the noodles in for potato gnocchi.
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Tuscan Tortellini Skillet
A quick tomatoey tortellini skillet dinner that calls for just 5 ingredients.
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Skillet Pizza on the Stovetop
Besides eliminating the need for a hot oven, stovetop pizzas are super fast and perfect for making just one or two personal pizzas.
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Skillet Chipotle Chilaquiles with Eggs
Chilaquiles is a Mexican breakfast dish traditionally made by pan-frying strips of stale corn tortillas and then simmering them in salsa.
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Skillet Ratatouille Cobbler
Throw that perfect trifecta of summer vegetables into a hot skillet, then scoop a thyme-scented drop biscuit dough right on top.
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Easy Sheet Pan Suppers
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Sheet Pan Honey-Sesame Tofu and Green Beans
The honey in this recipe not only brings balance to the heat of the ginger and red pepper flakes, but also helps the tofu crisp up as it bakes.
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Sheet Pan Veggie Frittata
This cheesy, veggie-packed big-batch frittata is the best way to meal prep breakfast.
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Crispy Sheet Pan Gnocchi and Veggies
A one-pan dinner of roasted gnocchi and vegetables that doesn't even require you to boil the dumplings.
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An easy recipe for caramelized tomatoes and mushrooms roasted on a sheet pan with fresh thyme and garlic.
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Veggie Supreme Pizza
Veggie supreme pizza is not only a way to get kids (and grown-ups) to eat more vegetables — it’s also a thoughtful way to clear out the crisper drawer at the end of the week.
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Potato Nachos with Pinto Beans and Spinach
Here's an easy, veggie-driven way to get dinner on the table when you've got a toddler or young kid to feed.
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Sheet Pan BBQ Tofu
Sheet pan BBQ tofu cooks up with crispy, jagged edges, and a crunchy coating with bold, smoky flavors, before it's tossed with a sticky blanket of sauce.
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Sheet Pan Roasted Okra, Black-Eyed Peas, and Tomatoes
A glorious vegetarian meal, cooked on one sheet pan, of caramelized okra, black-eyed peas, tomatoes, and Lowcountry-inspired spices.
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Sheet Pan Sweet Potatoes and Black Bean Hash
Think of this sheet pan sweet potato and black bean hash as your invitation to do dinner for breakfast, or even vice versa — breakfast for dinner.
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One-Pot Wonders
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Tomato Tortellini Soup
This creamy, tangy tomato soup is studded with tender tortellini and comes together in just 20 minutes.
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Gingery Poached Egg Soup
This Asian-inspired quick-cooking soup has poached eggs and greens in a ginger-garlic broth.
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Red Lentil Soup
This quick and easy recipe for lentil soup puts a hearty vegetarian dinner on the table in just about 30 minutes.
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One-Pot Tomato Chickpeas and Orzo
A recipe for quick and easy tomato orzo studded with chickpeas, which is made in just one pot.
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Vegan Chili
Red lentils and a duo of beans makes this vegan chili super meaty, and a slew of pantry ingredients impart a ultra-deep, rich flavor.
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This recipe ushers in a fresh start for cabbage soup.
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Make Soup from Any Vegetable
If you are craving soup and you have vegetables and broth in your cupboard, you’re all set.
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Kale and Cannellini Bean Stew
When the temperature drops in January, what we really want is food that fills us up and nourishes at the same time. So start your day with a hearty smoothie, but finish it with a wholesome stew.
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Vegetable Jambalaya
This vegetable-heavy jambalaya is faster and just as good, in my opinion, as the Southern original.
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Winning Pasta and Grains
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Creamy Macaroni and Cheese on the Stove
A no-roux method for faster (and tastier!) macaroni and cheese on the stovetop, made with just 5 ingredients.
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Cheesy Vegetarian Lasagna
When one has fresh tomato sauce, homemade ricotta, and a huge haul of vegetables in one’s fridge, a hearty lasagna is really the only possible course of action.
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Mushroom and Garlic Spaghetti Dinner
A fast and easy recipe for spaghetti tossed in a sautéed mushroom, garlic, and butter sauce.
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5-Ingredient Creamy Tomato Baked Orzo
A one-pan, no-boil baked orzo casserole that requires just 5 ingredients.
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Butternut Squash Fettuccine Alfredo
Here’s the best way to get your fill of squash with your pasta: Turn it into a decadent sauce, rich with cream and kissed with nutmeg.
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Easy Green Olive Pasta
A quick and simple recipe for pasta tossed in a lemon-garlic butter and enhanced with chopped green olives.
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Pasta with Hummus, Olives, Feta, and Red Pepper
A quick vegetarian pasta that's tossed in a creamy hummus sauce and filled with olives, feta, and roasted red peppers.
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Broccoli and Cheese Risotto
A recipe for creamy broccoli-cheddar risotto that's both family-friendly and fit for a weeknight.
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Mushroom Risotto with Caramelized Onions
Topped with sweet caramelized onions and a flurry of pepper, it’s one of the most satisfying things to eat when you’re craving savory comfort food.
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Mujadara — a traditional Middle Eastern recipe made with long-grain rice, brown lentils, and caramelized onions — is typically served as a side dish.
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Dinner-Worthy Salads and Sandwiches
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Vegetarian Kale Taco Salad
In this wholesome take on a Tex-Mex taco salad, shredded kale is tossed with hearty black beans and crisp veggies, and softened by a creamy yogurt and cilantro dressing.
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Ottolenghi's Cauliflower, Pomegranate, and Pistachio Salad
This warm, herb-heavy salad treats you to cauliflower three different ways from the Ottolenghi SIMPLE cookbook.
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Make-Ahead Chicken and Veggie Chopped Salad
Think of this as the salad transition from decadent vacation fare to everyday eats.
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Marinated Feta-Beet Salad
Sweet roasted beets loaded with fresh herbs and feta cheese.
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Quick and Easy Roasted Vegetable Salad
A warm, entree-friendly salad that's filled with roasted sweet potatoes, mushrooms, and shallots and tossed in a tangy balsamic mustard vinaigrette.
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Pressed Broccoli Rabe and Mozzarella Sandwiches
An easy and delicious vegetarian sandwich that gets better as it sits from Julia Turshen's new cookbook Now & Again.
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Easy 5-Ingredient Black Bean Veggie Burgers
Easy vegetarian black bean veggie burgers, made with pantry staples and ready in 30 minutes.
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Slow Cooker Standbys
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Slow Cooker Vegetarian Chili
Chili is a thick, hearty one-pot meal best cooked low and slow, so put away the Dutch oven and plug in the slow cooker for this vegetarian number.
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Slow-Cooker Vegetarian Split Pea Soup with Grilled Cheese Croutons
This silky smooth vegetarian split pea soups boasts the same rich flavor as its meaty version. Making it in the slow cooker keeps it extra easy.
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Slow Cooker Coconut Lentil Curry
This slow cooker coconut lentil curry is seasoned with garam masala & turmeric, laced with tomatoes, & finished with coconut milk for a touch of richness.
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Slow Cooker Ravioli Lasagna
Casual layers of tender pasta pockets filled with cheese, tangy tomato sauce, and mild mozzarella baked in the slow cooker.
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Slow Cooker Potato Leek Soup
With the arrival of warmer weather, switch from a heavier baked potato soup to a light and elegant potato leek soup.
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Gingery Tofu Slow Cooker Soup
The fragrance of this warm gingery soup perfumes the kitchen, rejuvenating you after a long day.
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Slow Cooker Veggie Burrito Bowls
Veggie burrito bowls are a one-stop shop with tender brown rice, smoky pinto beans, and fresh veggies, all topped with a dollop of citrusy sour cream.
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Casseroles and Homey Favorites
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This is a meatless vegetarian dish, bright with lemon zest and herbs. It gets finished off with a crunchy, olive oil-drizzled crust of Parmesan and breadcrumbs.
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5-Ingredient Enchilada Casserole
Easy weeknight enchiladas are within reach, thanks to a grocery store shortcut.
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Classic Vegetarian Nut Loaf
Not the sexiest-sounding main dish, but that hardly matters once you’ve taken a bite. Rich, chewy, umami-loaded and very satisfying, nut loaf has won the hearts and palates of many people — even non-vegetarians.
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Root Vegetable Dinner Pie
Root vegetables make a celebratory and seasonal filling for a vegetarian main dish, and in this case, they are dressed up with a showy puff pastry on top.
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Stuffed Eggplant Parm
Everything you love about classic eggplant Parm, stuffed into a hollowed-out eggplant shell and topped with melted mozzarella.
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Tofu Tikka Masala
This vegetarian tofu tikka masala has a luxe, creamy tomato sauce and is reminiscent of something from your favorite takeout joint, but better.
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Vegetarian Stuffed Pumpkin Masterpiece
Learn how to stuff and bake a whole pumpkin with cornbread, mushrooms, and kale to serve as a vegetarian entrée for Thanksgiving and beyond.
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