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Easy vegetarian dinner recipes for weeknights

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The best easy vegetarian dinner recipes! These are our favorite weeknight vegetarian dinners for busy weeknights. All made in 30 minutes or less.

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Hey there, Rhubarbarians! I thought I'd give you something you REALLY want and need in your life: quick and easy vegetarian dinner recipes! Huzzah!

If you're that parent that's trying to get dinner on the table while your partner works late and your kid is destroying the living room: I SEE YOU. I AM you!

Things are hectic, but these recipes will help you make quick, delicious dinners that the whole family will love.

Below you will find a gazillion (almost) of the best meatless recipes to get you through crazy weeknights, broken down by the type of recipe you're craving. Enjoy!

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The best weeknight vegetarian dinners

These are our favorite easy vegetarian dinner recipes to make when we are pressed for time (and maybe patience)!

We've broken this article up into topics that we get the most requests for: super quick recipes, healthy recipes, 30-minute recipes, soup recipes, kid friendly recipes, high protein recipes, low carb recipes, sheet pan recipes, breakfast for dinner, and meatless monday recipes.

Use the table of contents below to find what you're looking for!

Super quick dinners

Sometimes, 30 minutes is just too much time to make dinner. Here are vegetarian recipes that can be made in 15 minutes or less!

stacked chickpea salad sandwich
Chickpea salad sandwich with grapes and walnuts
5-minute smashed chickpea salad sandwich with grapes, walnuts, and fresh dill. A delicious and easy vegetarian lunch that everyone in the family will love.
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stacked chickpea salad sandwich
Easy vegan homemade ramen
3-ingredient vegan homemade ramen recipe! Toss the seasoning packet and make a quick and easy broth with ramen noodles in just 5 minutes. A delicious update to your childhood favorite!
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Vegan homemade ramen with chop sticks
Greek salad wraps with white beans and garlic yogurt
10-minute vegetarian greek salad wraps recipe! Simple greek salad, white beans, and garlic yogurt wrapped in a pita. These greek pita wraps are the perfect no-cook meal!
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Greek salad pitas with white beans in a white bowl
Pecan pinto bean taco lettuce wraps
15-minute vegan pecan pinto bean taco lettuce wraps! Easy pinto pecan taco filling in romaine lettuce boats with your favorite pinto bean taco toppings. YUM!
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Plant based taco lettuce wraps
Lemon chickpea arugula salad
Easy 15-minute lemon chickpea arugula salad recipe! A bright vegan salad with peppery arugula and warm lemon rosemary chickpeas.
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A square photo of a lemon chickpea arugula salad with avocado and radish.

Healthy dinners

You can absolutely make a nutritious dinner in no time at all. Here are healthy vegetarian recipes for busy weeknights!

Peanut noodle salad in a black bowl
Thai peanut noodle salad
Quick and easy Thai peanut noodle salad recipe! A no-cook, vegan rice noodle salad loaded with crunchy veggies and tossed in an amazing peanut sauce dressing.
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Peanut noodle salad in a black bowl
Black bean quinoa salad with mango and cherries
10-minute black bean quinoa salad recipe! A vegan quinoa salad with black beans, mango, cherries, and a cumin lime dressing. Perfect for a summer side dish!
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Black bean quinoa salad with avocado, cherries, and lime in a white bowl
Teriyaki vegetable stir fry with pineapple
Easy teriyaki vegetable stir fry with pineapple recipe! A simple, pineapple teriyaki stir fry recipe with homemade teriyaki sauce. So good!
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Vegetarian pineapple stir fry on a white plate
Hearty Red Lentil Pasta
This hearty protein-packed red lentil pasta sauce is the perfect weeknight meal for pasta lovers! It’s healthy, flavorful, and ready in 30 minutes.
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Hearty Red Lentil Pasta
Vegetarian Skillet Chili Recipe
Easy vegetarian skillet chili
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Vegetarian Skillet Chili Recipe

30 minute dinners

The 30 minute dinner is a classic for a reason! It's enough time to develop a lot of flavor, but still quick enough for a weeknight. Here are our favorite 30 minute dinner recipes.

cheesy mushroom toast
Garlic swiss mushrooms on toast
Garlic swiss mushrooms on toast recipe! Sautéed mushrooms on a rustic slice of bread topped with cheese and thyme. An easy, vegetarian meal!
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Cheesy mushrooms on toast
Quick and easy vegan pho recipe
30-minute easy vegan pho recipe! This quick Vietnamese noodle soup has a flavorful broth and is the perfect vegetarian one-pot meal for busy weeknights.
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Vegan easy pho recipe
Vegetable chow mein
Easy homemade vegetable chow mein recipe! These quick and easy vegan stir fry noodles are just as good as take out and perfect for a weeknight meal.
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chow mein noodles with chopsticks
Roasted squash salad with broccoli rabe and kale
30-minute roasted squash salad with broccoli rabe and kale recipe! A warm, vegan salad perfect for a healthy weeknight dinner or meatless monday.
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30-minute roasted squash salad with broccoli rabe and kale recipe! A warm, vegan salad perfect for a healthy weeknight dinner or meatless monday. // Rhubarbarians // vegetarian salad / dairy free dinner / gluten free meal / #roastedsquash #meatlessmonday #vegandinner #healthysalad #rhubarbarians #glutenfree
Spicy buffalo chickpea zucchini boats
Spicy buffalo chickpea zucchini boats recipe! This 30-minute vegetarian dinner is perfect for meatless monday or an easy weeknight meal.
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Spicy buffalo chickpea zucchini boats recipe! This 30-minute vegetarian dinner is perfect for meatless monday or an easy weeknight meal. // Rhubarbarians

Soups

There's nothing cozier than a warm bowl of soup after a long weekday. Here are vegetarian soup recipes that are ready in 30 minutes or less!

Thai butternut squash soup
Thai curried butternut squash soup recipe
Easy vegan Thai curried butternut squash soup recipe! A mildly spicy coconut curry butternut squash soup with Thai red curry and fresh lime.
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Thai butternut squash soup
Creamy vegan asparagus soup
30-minute creamy vegan asparagus soup recipe! You will love this roasted asparagus soup made with an herby, lemony, pistachio cream.
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A square photo of asparagus soup in a white bowl with lemon on top.
Creamy sweet potato carrot soup
This super simple sweet potato carrot soup is loaded with fresh herbs and flavor! Absolute comfort food in a bowl! Vegan, gluten free, and paleo friendly. So good!
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Simple, creamy sweet potato carrot soup! This vegan soup is loaded with fresh herbs and flavor. Perfect for a weeknight meal. Vegan, gluten free, Paleo friendly. So good!
Kale, White Bean and Orzo Soup
This vegetarian Kale, White Bean and Orzo Soup is made with a cozy lemony-rosemary broth and can be ready to go in just 30 minutes.
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Kale, White Bean and Orzo Soup
Easy Tortellini Soup Recipe (30 Minutes, Healthy)!
This Easy Tortellini Soup Recipe is a healthy & delicious 30 minute soup perfect for busy weeknights! This vegetarian tortellini soup is loaded with vegetables and protein and makes a large batch!
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Easy Tortellini Soup Recipe (30 Minutes, Healthy)!

Kid friendly dinners

So many of us are busy parents! Nothing is worse than cooking dinner and having it scoffed at by a picky kid. Ya feel me? Here are kid friendly dinners to try!

homemade mushroom pesto pizza
Homemade pesto pizza with mushrooms and goat cheese
Easy homemade pesto pizza with mushrooms and goat cheese! A quick homemade pizza dough recipe for a fun pizza night at home. YUM!
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homemade mushroom pesto pizza
20-minute cheddar broccoli quesadillas
Easy 20-minute cheddar broccoli quesadilla recipe! Quick Mexican spiced broccoli cheese quesadillas the whole family will love.
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Vegetarian broccoli quesadilla
Vegetarian tortellini salad
20-minute vegetarian tortellini salad recipe! A crowd pleaser Italian tortellini pasta salad perfect for summer bbqs, potlucks, or picnics.
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A square photo of a vegetarian tortellini salad in a white bowl.
Vegetarian Tostadas
You’ll love these Mexican inspired Vegetarian Tostadas! This version is easy to make and is great weeknight recipe idea when you need dinner fast!
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Vegetarian Tostadas
Cucumber and Avocado Sandwich
This fresh and simple vegetarian sandwich is made with cucumber, avocado, lettuce, sprouts, and herbed goat cheese. It is great for lunch or dinner.
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Cucumber and Avocado Sandwich

High protein dinners

Just because it's meatless, doesn't mean it's not loaded with protein! Here are high protein dinners with no meat!

Chickpea gyros in pita
Vegetarian chickpea gyros
Easy 20-minute chickpea gyros recipe! These vegetarian gyros are quick, delicious, and perfect for a weeknight dinner. 
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Chickpea gyros in pita
Southwest quinoa salad with avocado dressing
This vegetarian southwest quinoa salad is super simple and delicious. Mexican spiced quinoa with veggies, cotija cheese, and a spicy avocado dressing. YUM!
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mexican quinoa salad
Baked Teriyaki Tofu and Cauliflower - Forkful of Plants
Baked teriyaki tofu and cauliflower uses a vegan teriyaki sauce for a healthier version of an Japanese classic. Perfect for meal prep!
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Baked Teriyaki Tofu and Cauliflower - Forkful of Plants
Best Vegan Lentil Tortilla Soup - Eat With Clarity
This one pot vegan tortilla soup is made with red lentils, black beans, corn, fire roasted tomatoes, corn and lots of fresh spices!
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Best Vegan Lentil Tortilla Soup - Eat With Clarity
Mongolian Seitan (Vegetarian Mongolian Beef) Recipe | Yup, it’s Vegan
Pan-fried homemade seitan is mixed with a spicy and sweet sauce to make this easy vegan Mongolian seitan P.F. Chang’s copycat. 30-minute meal!
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Mongolian Seitan (Vegetarian Mongolian Beef) Recipe | Yup, it’s Vegan

Low carb dinners

Sometimes, we want a filling and satisfying dinner that's also low carb. Here are the perfect vegetarian low carb dinners!

Caprese portobello mushroom pizza with melty cheese
Caprese portobello mushroom pizzas
Easy 20-minute caprese portobello mushroom pizza recipe! Vegetarian pizza stuffed portobello mushroom caps perfect for a weeknight meal.
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Margherita portobello mushroom pizza
Low Carb Cauliflower Mac and Cheese - Perfect Keto
This baked keto cauliflower mac and cheese casserole is filled to the brim with cheesy goodness but without all the carbs.
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Low Carb Cauliflower Mac and Cheese - Perfect Keto
Cauliflower Fried Rice Recipe From Scratch | Healthy Dinner - Beauty Bites
Super delicious easy cauliflower fried rice recipe from scratch! This cauliflower recipe takes less than 30 minutes - perfect dinner idea!
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Cauliflower Fried Rice Recipe From Scratch | Healthy Dinner - Beauty Bites
Easy Low-Carb Feta Tray Bake | KetoDiet Blog
This Greek style low-carb vegetarian tray bake makes a quick delicious meal with minimal clean up!
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Easy Low-Carb Feta Tray Bake | KetoDiet Blog
Eggplant Rollatini Recipe | ChefDeHome.com
This Eggplant Rollatini recipe is easy to prepare and best summer dinner ever. You will love the flavors!
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Eggplant Rollatini Recipe | ChefDeHome.com

Sheet pan dinners

There's not a person I know that likes doing the dishes! These vegetarian sheet pan dinners make clean up a breeze.

Veggie fajitas with sour cream and guacamole
Sheet pan vegetarian fajitas
Easy sheet pan vegetarian fajitas recipe! You won’t miss the meat in these portobello veggie fajitas cooked on a sheet pan in the oven. Perfect for a weeknight dinner!
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Vegetarian fajitas on a white plate
Warm halloumi salad with apples and pecans
20-minute warm halloumi salad recipe with apples and pecans! A crunchy apple pecan salad with halloumi cheese that is perfect for fall.
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Warm halloumi salad with apples and pecans
Sheet pan butternut squash tacos with black beans
Easy sheet pan butternut squash tacos recipe! Vegetarian sheet pan veggie tacos are perfect for a weeknight meal.
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Butternut squash tacos in corn tortillas
Sheet Pan Gnocchi With Roasted Vegetables - An Easy Vegetarian Meal!
This delicious sheet pan gnocchi and vegetables is a fantastic dinner that you can have ready in less than half an hour! An easy one pan meal!
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Sheet Pan Gnocchi With Roasted Vegetables - An Easy Vegetarian Meal!
Sheet Pan Peanut Sauce Tofu & Veggies - Darn Good Veggies
Sheet Pan Peanut Sauce Tofu & Veggies - a 30 minute meal that is nutty, slightly sweet and spicy, and packed with both flavor and a rainbow of veggies!
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Sheet Pan Peanut Sauce Tofu & Veggies - Darn Good Veggies

Breakfast for dinner

Aaaaah brinner. Or breakfast for dinner. There's something so comforting about it. Here are quick vegetarian breakfast recipes to try for dinner!

avocado toast with egg and radish
Avocado toast with egg and radish
Quick and easy avocado toast with egg and radish recipe! This protein packed avocado and egg toast comes together in just 5 minutes and makes a great vegetarian breakfast, lunch, or light dinner.
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avocado toast with egg and radish
Healthy yogurt oat flour pancakes
Easy recipe for fluffy, healthy yogurt and oat flour pancakes! These homemade oatmeal pancakes are gluten-free and NOT made with banana. YUM!
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Stack of oat flour pancakes with strawberries and chocolate chips
5-minute apple cinnamon oatmeal recipe
5-minute apple cinnamon oatmeal recipe! Skip the instant oatmeal package and make your own microwave apple oatmeal in minutes.
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Portlandia grilled cheese with egg in the hole
Amazing grilled cheese with egg in the hole recipe! Egg in a grilled cheese nest recipe from the Portlandia cookbook. The perfect vegetarian weekend breakfast!
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Amazing grilled cheese with egg in the hole recipe! Egg in a grilled cheese nest recipe from the Portlandia cookbook. The perfect vegetarian weekend breakfast! // Rhubarbarians
The BEST Shakshuka - Paleo | Whole30 | Low Carb | Keto
This shakshuka is filled with traditional spices, & is a delicious low carb & vegetarian option for breakfast, lunch, or dinner! Ready in about 30 minutes!
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The BEST Shakshuka - Paleo | Whole30 | Low Carb | Keto

Meatless Monday dinners

Family style dinners for meatless monday that are made in 30 minutes or less!

Pumpkin quesadillas with sliced jalapeno
Savory pumpkin quesadilla with smoky sour cream
20 minute savory pumpkin quesadilla recipe! These easy vegetarian quesadillas are the perfect pumpkin dinner recipe for fall weeknights.
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Pumpkin quesadilla
Mushroom Lasagna Roll Up (Instant Pot and Oven Instructions)
These delicious mushroom lasagna roll up made in the Instant Pot (or the oven!) are so fun and perfect for individual meals or as a dinner for two!
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Mushroom Lasagna Roll Up (Instant Pot and Oven Instructions)
Best Vegan Sloppy Joes (made in 20 minutes)
Easy instructions on how to make a delicious homemade sloppy joe recipe. These vegan sloppy joes are made in one pot in about 20 minutes!
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Best Vegan Sloppy Joes (made in 20 minutes)
Creamy Garlic & Mushroom Stuffed Bread
Creamy Garlic & Mushroom Stuffed Bread Rolls. Delicious creamy garlic cheesiness stuffed into petit pans and baked until golden brown.
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Creamy Garlic & Mushroom Stuffed Bread
Spanish Beans with Tomatoes
This 1-pot flavourful Spanish Beans recipe take just 20 mins and 7 ingredients! This bean stew is great as tapas, main or side. Readers love this dish!
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Spanish Beans with Tomatoes
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  1. Becca @ Amuse Your Bouche

    Wowww such an amazing collection! So many recipes here that inspire me. Bookmarking! 🙂

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    • Patricia Bozeman

      Thanks, Becca!

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  2. Dawn - Girl Heart Food

    What a delicious round up!! Love that they all can be made so quickly too! Thanks so much for including my vegan sloppy joes 🙂

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