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Vegetarian Meals Even Meat Lovers Will Love

Published: Jul 5, 2025 by Yuan

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These meals skip the meat but don’t skimp on satisfaction. Hearty vegetables, savory sauces, and bold seasonings make each dish feel complete. Even devoted carnivores will find something to crave. Flavor comes first, and it shows.

Quinoa Tacos with Beans

Crunchy taco shells filled with quinoa and beans, topped with fresh vegetables.
Quinoa Tacos with Beans. Photo credit: Food Fun and Faraway Places.

Many people are having a vegetarian meal once a week for meatless Monday, and you won't miss the meat with these tacos. Made with high-protein quinoa and beans, the flavors pair so well in this vegan Mexican dish.
Get the Recipe: Quinoa Tacos with Beans

Olive Garden Eggplant Parmigiana

Breaded eggplant slices baked with marinara and melted cheese.
Olive Garden Eggplant Parmigiana. Photo credit: CopyKat Recipes.

Olive Garden Eggplant Parmigiana is a tasty Italian vegetarian meal of crispy fried eggplant with marinara and cheese.
Get the Recipe: Olive Garden Eggplant Parmigiana

Panera Black Bean Soup Recipe

Thick black bean soup garnished with herbs in a white bowl.
Panera Black Bean Soup Recipe. Photo credit: CopyKat Recipes.

Panera Bread Black Bean Soup is a vegetarian soup that is made full of wholesome ingredients that you are going to love.
Get the Recipe: Panera Black Bean Soup Recipe

Easy Chickpea Potato Curry

Hearty chickpea and potato curry in a rich yellow sauce.
Easy Chickpea Potato Curry. Photo credit: Blackberry Babe.

This wonderful vegetarian dinner recipe combines a creamy curry sauce with chickpeas and potatoes.
Get the Recipe: Easy Chickpea Potato Curry

Broccoli Rice Casserole

Creamy broccoli and rice casserole with melted cheese topping.
Broccoli Rice Casserole. Photo credit: Life Currents.

This Broccoli Rice Casserole can be served as a side dish or a vegetarian main dish. We always have it at Thanksgiving and Christmas dinner. It’s classic creamy, cheesy comfort food at its best.
Get the Recipe: Broccoli Rice Casserole

Spinach Lentil Lasagna

Layered spinach and lentil lasagna with marinara and cheese.
Spinach Lentil Lasagna. Photo credit: Life Currents.

This rich and delicious vegetarian Spinach Lentil Lasagna is loaded with veggies, lentils, and cheesy goodness, all in an easy to make white sauce. It’s the type of main dish comfort food that leaves you feeling good and nourished but not heavy and weighed down.
Get the Recipe: Spinach Lentil Lasagna

Spinach Risotto

Creamy risotto with wilted spinach served in a shallow bowl.
Spinach Risotto. Photo credit: Stetted.

Spinach risotto is a creamy side dish that’s perfect for the whole family. Tender fresh spinach is folded into risotto for a vegetarian recipe everyone will love!
Get the Recipe: Spinach Risotto

Three Bean Chili

Thick, spicy chili made with kidney, black, and pinto beans.
Three Bean Chili. Photo credit: Stetted.

Three bean chili is a delicious vegetarian chili loaded with flavor. This hearty meal is ready in just 30 minutes.
Get the Recipe: Three Bean Chili

Vegetarian English Pea Salad

Bright green pea salad with herbs, radishes, and creamy dressing.
Vegetarian English Pea Salad. Photo credit: Vanilla Bean Cuisine.

This vegetarian English Pea Salad is healthier than a traditional green pea salad, but is still plenty creamy and delicious!
Get the Recipe: Vegetarian English Pea Salad

Summer Orzo Salad (Risoni Salad)

Colorful orzo salad with vegetables and fresh herbs.
Summer Orzo Salad (Risoni Salad). Photo credit: Vanilla Bean Cuisine.

This Orzo Salad is brimming with the tastes of summer: cherry tomatoes, cucumbers, sweet corn, and basil. Tossed with an easy red wine vinaigrette and feta cheese, this vegetarian meal comes together in under 30 minutes.
Get the Recipe: Summer Orzo Salad (Risoni Salad)

Turmeric Lentil Stew

Warm turmeric lentil stew with carrots and greens in a rustic bowl.
Turmeric Lentil Stew. Photo credit: Running To The Kitchen.

This turmeric lentil stew can be served with any grain you’d like for a hearty, health packed, comforting vegetarian meal.
Get the Recipe: Turmeric Lentil Stew

Vegan Vietnamese Papaya Salad Recipe: Crisp & Tangy

A colorful plate of fresh vietnamese salad featuring vibrant carrots, juicy tomatoes, and green papaya.
Vegan Vietnamese Papaya Salad Recipe: Crisp & Tangy. Photo credit: Sassy Chopsticks.

This refreshing dish is a plant-based twist on the classic Vietnamese papaya salad, made with crisp green papaya, crunchy peanuts, fragrant herbs, and a zesty, tangy dressing.
Get the Recipe: Vegan Vietnamese Papaya Salad Recipe: Crisp & Tangy

Easy Red Bean Soup Instant Pot Recipe You Must Try

Close-up of warm red bean soup in a blue and white color bowl.
Easy Red Bean Soup Instant Pot Recipe You Must Try. Photo credit: Sassy Chopsticks.

This delicious red bean soup in the Instant Pot is quick to make with just a few minutes of prep and no soaking needed.
Get the Recipe: Easy Red Bean Soup Instant Pot Recipe You Must Try

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