Vegetarian recipes
139 simple vegetarian dinners with the full method for each.
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Japanese
Agedashi Tofu with Steamed Rice
Crispy, golden cubes of soft tofu floating in a savory, warming kombu and soy broth, topped with grated ginger and spring onion.
Indian
Aloo Gobi with Dal and Rice
A classic plated meal pairing spiced potatoes and cauliflower florets with soothing, creamy yellow lentils and soft white rice.
Indian
Aloo Palak with Roti
A North Indian curry of potatoes simmered with spinach in a spiced tomato and onion gravy, served with soft roti.
Indian
Aloo Tikki Chaat
A popular, explosion-of-flavor Indian street food featuring crispy spiced potato patties smothered in cool yogurt and tangy, sweet chutneys.
Colombian
Arepas de Queso with Black Beans
Golden, crispy cornmeal cakes stuffed with gooey melted cheese, served alongside a savory portion of spiced black beans.
French
Asparagus and Gruyère Tart
A stunning, elegant French tart featuring a buttery, flaky puff pastry base topped with fresh, vibrant asparagus spears and a rich, creamy Gruyère filling.
Ethiopian
Atakilt Wat with Injera
A tender and mild Ethiopian vegetable stew made of simmered cabbage, carrots, and potatoes infused with turmeric, ginger, and cumin. Served over injera.
Indian
Baingan Bharta with Roti
A smoky North Indian dish of fire-roasted eggplant mashed into a spiced tomato and onion gravy, served with soft roti.
Italian
Baked Ziti with Mozzarella
A hearty vegetarian oven-bake of tubular pasta bound together by an intensely savory tomato sauce and a thick layer of melted mozzarella.
Lebanese
Batata Harra with Falafel and Hummus
Crispy, spicy, garlic-and-coriander coated Lebanese potatoes served alongside warm, hearty falafels, smooth hummus, and a soft pita bread.
Indian
Bhindi Masala with Dal and Rice
A delightful vegetarian trio showcasing spiced, lightly scorched okra alongside smooth yellow lentils and steamed rice.
Mexican
Black Bean and Sweet Potato Taquitos
Crispy, oven-baked corn tortillas rolled tightly around a savory, cumin-spiced filling of black beans, sweet potato, and melted cheddar cheese.
American
Black Bean Burger with Oven Fries
A hearty homemade black bean and sweet corn burger topped with melted cheddar and mayonnaise, served alongside crispy oven-baked potato fries.
Mexican
Black Bean Quesadillas with Avocado Salsa
Crisp flour tortillas filled with spiced black beans and melted cheddar, served with a fresh avocado, tomato, and lime salsa.
Ukrainian
Borscht (Vegetarian Beet Soup) with Sour Cream and Rye Bread
A deeply vibrant, sweet, and tangy Ukrainian beetroot soup filled with hearty root vegetables and cabbage, served with dill, sour cream, and rye bread.
Greek
Briam with Feta and Crusty Bread
A traditional Greek roasted vegetable dish featuring zucchini, potatoes, and tomatoes, served with feta cheese and crusty bread.
Italian
Butternut Squash Ravioli with Sage Butter
A comforting and elegant Italian pasta dish featuring sweet butternut squash ravioli tossed in a rich, nutty brown butter and crispy sage sauce.
Italian
Cacio e Pepe
A simple Roman pasta dish of spaghetti tossed in a creamy, peppery sauce made from Pecorino Romano cheese and black pepper.
Italian
Cannelloni Ricotta e Spinaci
Large tubes of pasta stuffed with a classic, creamy filling of ricotta cheese and spinach, baked beneath tomato and béchamel sauces.
Indian
Chana Masala with Jeera Rice
A robust, tangy chickpea curry simmered with warm spices, served beside aromatic toasted cumin rice.
Moroccan
Chickpea and Pumpkin Tagine
A hearty vegetarian tagine combining sweet pumpkin chunks and nutty chickpeas, slowly simmered in a golden turmeric sauce.
Greek
Chickpea Stew with Feta and Bread
A humble but vastly satisfying stew centered around tender chickpeas enlivened by bright lemon, carrots, and salty crumbled feta.
Mexican
Chiles Rellenos with Tomato Rice
Whole roasted poblano peppers stuffed with melting cheese, coated in a light egg batter and fried, sitting on a bed of red tomato rice.
Chinese
Chinese Braised Tofu with Mushrooms and Rice
Pan-fried tofu cubes braised with shiitake mushrooms and carrots in a garlic soy-oyster sauce. Served alongside steamed jasmine rice.
Indian
Chole Bhature
A popular North Indian dish of spiced chickpea curry served with deep-fried, fluffy leavened bread.
Japanese
Cold Somen Noodles with Tomato and Cucumber
A refreshing and light Japanese summer dish of chilled, extremely thin wheat noodles tossed with fresh vegetables and edamame in a savory broth.
French
Crêpes with Mushroom and Gruyère Filling
Delicate French crêpes folded over a rich, creamy filling of sautéed mushrooms, wilted spinach, and melted Gruyère cheese.
Indian
Dal Makhani with Jeera Rice
The undisputed king of lentil dishes, boasting dramatically creamy, slow-simmered black lentils flooded with rich butter and savory spices.
Indian
Dal Tadka with Rice and Egg Bhurji
Comforting, earthy yellow lentils finished with a sizzling spiced butter tempering, accompanied by rice and a savory scrambled egg.
Korean
Dubu Jorim (Braised Spicy Tofu) with Rice
Crispy pan-fried tofu slices braised in a spicy, garlic-infused soy sauce and garnished with spring onion and toasted sesame seeds. Served with rice.
Indian
Egg Curry with Rice
A comforting, simple curry featuring hard-boiled eggs pan-fried until slightly crisp, then simmered in a spiced tomato gravy.
Italian
Eggplant Caponata with Crusty Bread
A Sicilian sweet and sour stew of fried eggplant, celery, olives, and capers in tomato sauce, served with crusty bread.
Italian
Eggplant Parmigiana with Salad
A hearty baked dish of layered aubergine slices, rich tomato sauce, and melted cheese, paired with a simple balsamic side salad.
Mexican
Enfrijoladas with Cheese and Egg
Soft corn tortillas dipped in a creamy, savory black bean sauce, folded and topped with crumbled cheese, onion, and a fried egg.
Spanish
Espinacas con Garbanzos with Fried Egg
An Andalusian tapas staple: a thick, spiced stew of spinach and chickpeas thickened with fried bread and cumin, topped with an egg.
Lebanese
Falafel Plate with Hummus and Pita
Crispy, herbed chickpea patties served alongside creamy hummus, warm flatbread, and a simple diced vegetable salad.
Greek
Fasolada with Feta and Bread
A comforting, rustic Greek white bean soup slowly simmered with simple root vegetables, served with crusty bread and tangy feta.
Lebanese
Ful Medames with Pita
A warm and hearty dip of slow-simmered fava beans mashed with garlic, lemon, and olive oil, served with fresh pita bread.
Indonesian
Gado-Gado with Tempeh and Rice
A warm Indonesian salad combining blanched vegetables, boiled egg, and fried tempeh, all smothered in an rich peanut dressing.
Spanish
Garlic Mushrooms with Toasted Bread
A classic Spanish tapas dish scaled into a hearty meal, featuring earthy mushrooms and white beans sizzling in intensely garlicky, parsley-infused olive oil.
Greek
Gemista
Large, juicy tomatoes and bell peppers hollowed out and generously stuffed with herbed rice, baked until sweet and blistered.
Iranian
Ghormeh Sabzi (Vegetarian) with Rice
A rich and herbaceous Persian stew made from loads of fresh herbs, kidney beans, and tangy dried lime, served alongside steamed basmati rice.
Greek
Gigantes Plaki
A deeply satisfying, traditional Greek comfort dish of giant white beans baked slowly in a rich, herby tomato sauce, topped with crumbled feta.
Italian
Gnocchi with Gorgonzola and Walnut Sauce
Soft potato dumplings smothered in a rich, creamy Gorgonzola cheese sauce, balanced with fresh spinach and crunchy toasted walnuts.
Greek
Greek Zucchini Fritters with Tzatziki
Crispy on the outside, incredibly tender inside, these savory herb-laced zucchini and feta patties are served with warm pita and cool tzatziki.
Thai
Green Curry with Tofu and Vegetables
A rich and fragrant Thai green curry with tender tofu, green beans, and bamboo shoots in coconut milk. Served with jasmine rice.
Moroccan
Harira with Bread and Dates
A traditional, thick, and highly nutritious soup made of lentils, chickpeas, and tomatoes, traditionally served with sweet dates.
Mexican
Huevos Rancheros with Beans and Avocado
Fried eggs resting upon crispy corn tortillas coated in warm refried beans and blanketed beneath a robust tomato chili salsa.
Lebanese
Hummus Fatteh with Pita Chips
A rich Levantine layering of crispy pita bread, warm chickpeas, and a creamy garlicky yogurt-tahini sauce, topped with toasted pine nuts.
Greek
Imam Bayildi with Rice
A rich aubergine half, slowly braised in a generous amount of olive oil and stuffed with meltingly soft onions, garlic, and tomatoes.
Japanese
Inari Sushi with Edamame Salad
Sweet and savory seasoned tofu pouches generously stuffed with sticky sushi rice, paired with a vibrant edamame and cucumber side salad.
Korean
Japchae with Mushrooms and Vegetables
Chewy sweet potato glass noodles stir-fried with savory shiitake mushrooms, crisp spinach, carrots, and onions in a sweet soy and sesame sauce.
German
Kartoffelsuppe with Crusty Bread
A deeply comforting and creamy traditional German potato soup, simmered with root vegetables and finished with double cream and crusty bread for dipping.
German
Käsespätzle
A rich and comforting German dish of tender egg noodles tossed in a creamy, gooey Emmental cheese sauce, finished with crispy caramelized onions.
Egyptian
Kushari with Spiced Tomato Sauce
A spectacular Egyptian street food layering lentils, rice, and macaroni, topped with a tangy and spicy tomato garlic sauce and crispy fried onions.
Turkish
Lentil Soup with Cheese Gözleme
A comforting peasant meal combining a smooth, earthy bowl of red lentil soup with a hot, thin flatbread stuffed with melting white cheese and herbs.
Lebanese
Lentil Soup with Cheese Manakish
A smooth, warming red lentil and cumin soup served alongside a hot flatbread topped with melted, savory halloumi cheese.
Moroccan
Lentil Stew with Khobz
A humble, thick, and highly nutritious stew of brown lentils and vegetables braised in earthy Moroccan spices, served with crusty bread.
Indian
Malai Kofta with Jeera Rice
Melt-in-the-mouth potato and cheese dumplings nested inside an outrageously rich, creamy cashew and tomato gravy with cumin rice.
Italian
Malfatti (Spinach and Ricotta Dumplings) in Tomato Sauce
Soft, pillowy rustic dumplings made from ricotta and spinach, served swimming in a simple, fragrant garlic and basil tomato sauce.