We’ve got you covered with 70+ of the best vegetarian meals – because whether you’re experimenting with meatless Monday, have gone full veggie, or are just entertaining vegetarian friends, sometimes we all need a little inspiration! There are so many easy vegetarian recipes out there, but sometimes it is hard to know where to begin. Enter your email & we’ll send it to your inbox. Plus, get great new recipes from us every week! By submitting this form, you consent to receive emails from Hurry the Food Up. Especially for those of us accustomed to eating meat – what would the main ingredients be? How to make it a balanced meal? Where to find meatless recipes in the first place? Checking out this list is a great way to start! Every recipe on here is for a full meal, be those easy vegetarian dinner recipes or lunch recipes. You’ll get so much inspiration, from pastas to curries to soups to stews and more. There are even a few vegan recipes on there. Truly something for everyone! Meat-free meals have never looked so good.
Let’s check out some of the best vegetarian meals!
Are you ready to have your socks blown off by some awesome vegetarian dinner ideas (and let us blow your socks off with these healthy vegetarian dinner ideas next!)? Delicious flavors right this way!
Bakes and roasts
Bonus: simple, hearty This healthy high protein vegetarian moussaka is a true veggie delight with Greek soul and full of flavour and texture! Bonus: complete protein, one tray This time-saving traybake with sweet potato, broccoli, and quinoa is big on superfood nutrition and even bigger on taste. Bonus: egg-free, gluten-free, showstopper! After the perfect cauliflower steak? Try this simple & delicious roasted cauliflower steak with ricotta and pepper sauce! Bonus: super high protein, low-effort Looking for a healthy vegetarian dinner? Try this simple oven roasted broccoli with halloumi & lentils. 32g protein each! Bonus: easy, unusual Looking for new oven ideas? Try this delicious roasted fennel and carrots with chickpeas! 22g protein per serving! Bonus: gluten-free, speedy After a healthy, quick to make meal? Try our roasted asparagus and tomatoes with halloumi and quinoa. A gloriously meatless meal ready in 30 minutes! Bonus: simple, dump and bake A dump and bake dish that will please everyone, this bean and pasta vegetarian casserole makes a perfect healthy dinner. Bonus: simple, low fat This easy vegetarian shakshuka recipe breaks everything down into simple steps for a great Shakshuka result every time (its a great veggie recipe for beginners too!)! Bonus: light, gluten free Healthy vegetarian recipe for gluten-free socca pizza made with chickpea (besan) flour (and if this sounds good, try our other veg pizza recipes here). It’s loaded with plant-based protein, easy to make and a delicious low-calorie treat! Bonus: low-effort, high protein Melted Feta and Veggie Bake. Easy and quick. 10 minutes prep time, then for 30 minutes in the oven. High in vitamins A, C and B6, protein and fiber. Vegetarian cooking at its finest. Bonus: dinner party fave, vegan Vegan stuffed peppers packed with quinoa – and loads of flavour. Full of protein and with clear instructions in easy steps. Bonus: creamy, simple This cheesy, crispy, oven favourite broccoli cheese casserole is low effort and high reward – complete with cheat tips! Bonus: quick prep, gluten-free This lush ricotta bake takes JUST FIVE MINUTES to prepare – then it’s off into the oven while you get on with the more important things in life. Bonus: cheesy, simple Easy Stuffed Bell Peppers baked in a delicious tomato sauce – foolproof instructions and packed with vitamins and nutrients – bring the health back! Bonus: classic, hearty Vegetarian toad in the hole paves the way for a meat-free future – why eat meat when you can have this instead? Bonus: quick prep, simple ingredients Our healthy sweet potato casserole is easier and healthier than the original Hungarian recipe – and just as tasty (does this sound good to you? Try some more sweet potato bake recipes here)! Just prep and relax. Bonus: gluten-free, fun Hands down, the best gluten-free pizza alternative out there. Never feel like you’re missing out again! Protein: 10gCalories: 634 kcalReady in: 20 minutesRecipe by: SlowTheCookDownBonus: hearty, rich This creamy mushroom pot pie (more veggies pies here!) is topped with a shortcrust pastry for a made from scratch vegetarian main meal. The mushroom filling is rich, made with 4 types of mushrooms, brandy, cream and fresh herbs. Protein: 14gCalories: 293kcalReady in: 45 minutesRecipe by: JarOfLemonsBonus: cheesy, comfort food Delicious and SO easy to make, this easy Vegetarian Enchiladas recipe is the BEST healthy comfort food! Whole wheat tortillas filled with black beans, zucchini, bell peppers, and a creamy yogurt enchilada sauce all topped with melted cheesy goodness.
Soups and stews
Bonus: dairy-free, comforting Want a tasty veggie lunch that’s packed with protein? Look no further than our homemade vegetarian egg drop noodle soup! A delicious dinner to warm your soul. Bonus: vegan, filling After something light and tasty for dinner? Try our high protein coconut mushroom stew – did we mention it’s vegan too? Bonus: high fibre, vegan After a high protein, high fibre, low calorie vegetarian dinner? Our Mexican bean stew is just the ticket! Try it now! Protein: 11gCalories: 333kcalReady in: 40 minsRecipe by: JackSlobodianBonus: warming, vegan This vegan Hungarian goulash uses delicious traditional flavours while being a quicker and healthier version than conventional goulash! It’s made in under 1 hour and is packed with vitamins and minerals. Bonus: hearty, warming Fill up and power up on our hot vegetarian kale and white bean soup (its a high protein veggie soup to die for). It’s an absolute pearl for your healthy slim down diet. Bonus: fibrous, quick So comforting you want to sit in it. Only vegan ingredients, great taste and ready in 20 minutes. High in protein and fiber. You won’t be disappointed! Protein: 11gCalories: 186 kcalReady in: 40 minutesRecipe by: VeggiesDon’tBiteBonus: high iron, easy meal Greek lentil soup, also called Fakes soupa, has simple ingredients and is full of protein and iron. It’s super healthy, easy to make and tastes incredible! Bonus: spicy, filling This speedy and roasted creamy corn soup is here to show the world just how much vegan food rocks. Why should vegans have all the fun?!
Rice and noodles
Bonus: gluten-free, low fat, high protein A colorful bowl of delicious veg and golden eggs, what’s not to love about this vegetarian Bibimbap? Bonus: vegan, versatile Tender veggies, fragrant ginger and garlic, soft noodles and a creamy peanut stir fry sauce come together to make this delicious vegan dish. The best part is , it’s vegan too! Bonus: perfect for leftovers, healthy alternative Need to use some leftover brown rice and veggies? Rustle up some egg fried rice with this healthy vegetable fried rice recipe! Delicious vegetarian recipes don’t get much better than this. Bonus: vegan, quick Looking for a speedy noodle dish, packed with vegetables and flavour? The search is over with this easy vegetable lo mein! Bonus: super spicy, super healthy Love spice? Love noodles? Want both those things in 1 healthy package? Try our delicious spicy dragon noodles now! Bonus: easy, fast This creamy leek risotto is easy to make, filling and oh-so comforting. We show you how to speed it up, too – good food shouldn’t be slow! Bonus: easy, creamy Awaken the Italian in You! Quick to make, so satisfying and tasty to eat. We’ve also included the key surprisingly easy tips to getting the perfect risotto. Bonus: vegan, bright flavours Searching for a sweet, spicy and simple vegan noodle dish for dinner? This tofu vegan pad thai hits the mark every time!
Salads
Bonus: high protein, full of veggies Need a new couscous recipe? Try this Mediterranean couscous bowl with yogurt dressing. The perfect lunch, side or dinner! Bonus: high protein, rich in antioxidants Looking for a tasty, healthy new way to use up some sweet potatoes? Try this Roasted Sweet Potato Salad with red pesto! Bonus: high protein, vegan This protein packed vegan lentil and potato salad is a perfect weight loss recipe (and if you like this, you NEED to check out our vegan protein salads). It’s filling, healthy and nutritious, while still tasting amazing! Bonus: fresh flavours, perfect summer lunch Looking for an easy tabbouleh recipe? Get a load of our lentil tabbouleh – a protein packed take on the classic dish! Bonus: colourful, filling Smooth and hearty meets sweet and crunchy, this sweet potato and beetroot salad has got it going on! Bonus: high protein, sweet & sticky Try our quinoa & Brussel sprouts salad this festive season. Christmas’s most infamous vegetable has never tasted so good! Bonus: whole grain carbs, lots of veggies Try our quinoa & Brussel sprouts salad this festive season. Christmas’s most infamous vegetable has never tasted so good! Bonus: super filling, gluten-free Four easy steps to a delicious and nutritious crispy, crunchy potato lunch. Make your colleagues jealous! Bonus: fresh, high protein Looking for a salad that is filling, healthy and high in protein? Try this spring salad with lentils & veggies now! Bonus: tangy, vegan Looking for a healthy vegan pasta salad that you can prep ahead for lunch? Try our Mediterranean pasta salad! Bonus: superfoods, high protein In this superfood salad lentils and quinoa are jazzed up with crunchy almonds, tangy olives and creamy avocado.
Curries
Bonus: dairy-free, vegan, gluten-free Creamy aubergine curry laced with unctuous coconut milk, delicately spiced with garam masala powder. Try making our aubergine curry today! Bonus: easily veganisable, exciting flavours This virtually vegan mango curry is refreshing, tropical, super-quick and soooooo easy! Don’t miss out on this one. Bonus: high fibre, high iron, vegan Vegan Chickpea Curry. Our awesome vegan take on the insanely popular dish. Ridiculously tasty and nutritious – just look at all that protein, fibre and iron. Bonus: low calorie, low fat The classic curry takes on a new face with our vegan tikka masala. Full of healthy veg and fragrant flavours, this is sure to win your heart! Bonus: flavourful, beautiful An exciting fusion of Pakistani spices combine with crunchy roasted cauliflower in this classically cooked dish. Bonus: spicy, refreshing Ready in 30 minutes and packed full of taste, spice and a fresh lime kick. Delicious, nutritious and it’s even vegan, yaay. Protein: 9.4gCalories: 242 kcalReady in: 30 minutesRecipe by: BakeritaBonus: warming, simple This Vegan Broccoli Chickpea Curry is a dinner staple that’s so quick and easy to make (and a pretty solid high protein plant-based dinner recipes too)! It’s loaded with veggies and protein and has a secret ingredient to make it extra rich + creamy. It’s gluten-free and plant-based. Protein: 11gCalories: 440 kcalReady in: 15 minutesRecipe by: VeganHavenBonus: Creamy, simple This vegetable korma makes the perfect weeknight dinner. It’s packed with flavor, loaded with fresh vegetables, entirely vegan, and ready in less than 30 minutes!
Pasta
Bonus: high protein, speedy Creamy Broccoli Pasta with lemon juice and garlic. This vegetarian combo is a real nutrition powerhouse. Ready in 25 minutes, super versatile, and sooooo tasty! Enjoy! Bonus: spicy, vegan After a healthy pasta arrabiata recipe? Try ours! With aubergine and a crushed almond topping, this is one of the best vegan dinners out there! Bonus: comfort food, vegan Love a good bolognese but trying to eat less meat? Try our healthy, plant-based lentil bolognese – you’ll never look back! One of the best vegetarian recipes we’ve come up with to replace a classic! Even meat lovers will want a bowl. Bonus: vibrant, nutritious The beets are bangin’ in this eye-catching dish. Highly nutritious, beetroots are an awesome addition to any pasta meal – including this beauty! Bonus: comforting, simple A simple but delicious dish that requires bugger all washing up! It’s also an easy way to get all that healthy spinach into your system. Ready in 25 mins, vegetarian pasta recipes don’t get much better than this. Bonus: vegan, easy Vegan Bolognese. It was about time we veganized the Italian classic. And we’re proud to say we were successful. Please welcome, the amazing Anti Bolognese! Bonus: vitamin C, healthy fats Quick and creamy Avocado Pasta that’s healthy and vegan. High in fiber, vitamin C, iron and good fats. Easy to make in under 15 minutes. Protein: 9gCalories: 315 kcalReady in: 17 minsRecipe by: ASweetAlternativeBonus: creamy, filling This creamy vegan tahini pasta is pure comfort food. It’s rich, filling, and so easy to throw together quickly for a satisfying plant-based dinner or lunch.
Mexican
Bonus: light, gluten-free Watching your weight but love Mexican food? Give taco night a healthy twist with these light, tasty sweet potato tacos! Our favorite way to eat tacos. Bonus: high protein, easy Huevos rancheros are a quick and easy traditional mexican vegetarian breakfast that make a great healthy option for vegetarians. It’s also a pretty yummy lunch or dinner! Bonus: crispy, filling These veggie lentil tacos are our new go-to meal. SO TASTY and stacked with lentil protein and fiber, it’s time to take dinner up to the next level. Bonus: gluten-free, vegan In this healthy burrito bowl we’ve got quinoa, avocado, pineapple, tofu and Adobo sauce for a sizzling taste bud fiesta!
Miscellaneous
Bonus: gluten-free, slow burn carb Enjoy a taste of the Med with our creamy mushroom and sundried tomato polenta – total perfection! Bonus: simple, high protein, vitamin b12 This simple vegetable frittata is full of veggie goodness and packed with protein (and if you like that, you need to try our other high protein vegetarian dinner ideas!). Fried in healthy olive oil. Give it a go, we dare you! Bonus: simple, filling Looking for a healthy version of a classic rosti recipe? Try our asparagus and potato rosti recipe with mozzarella slices! Bonus: high protein, delicious Fried halloumi absolutely rocks! We can’t get enough of the stuff and this quick recipe is another sure-fire, high-protein winner! Bonus: flavourful, high protein The BEST quinoa burgers EVER! Just follow our easy instructions and you’ll be chowing down in no time! These are the future, and they’re here to stay. Bonus: easy meal, ready in minutes Time to get those guns on show! This protein-packed baked potato is an absolute protein star – and awesomely tasty to boot! Love it. Bonus: simple, low calorie Vegetarian Baked Beans. Thick and full flavoured with a moreish tang. Low in calories, ready in 15 minutes and just as good as the ‘original’ from Heinz!
What is the best vegetarian meal?
Bean curries or stews, tofu dishes with rice or noodles, hearty salads with legumes and veggies…there are so many amazing vegetarian meals, it’s hard to pick The Best. An important thing is to know how to structure them – where to get your protein, fat, and other macros. If you check out this vegetarian weight loss e-book, you could learn all about how to put together the best, healthiest vegetarian meals.
What is the most famous vegetarian dish?
Indian food is known for its many traditional vegetarian dishes, so curries are among the most famous vegetarian dishes.
What should I eat for dinner in vegetarian?
You should eat a balance of vegetables, vegetarian protein sources and recipes and carbs. Protein sources include beans, lentils, tofu, eggs and cheese! I’m sure you can agree…those are definitely some of the best vegetarian meals. What have you tried? What will you try next time? Let us know in the comments 🙂
