15 Hearty Vegetarian Meals

15 Hearty Vegetarian Meals

Whether you're a vegetarian or just enjoy a meat-free meal every once in a while, vegetarian meals should satisfy — and you don't have to limit yourself to salads.

Easy Vegetarian Dumplings

The best of both worlds, this slaw-stuffed dumpling tastes like takeout but is way healthier. Click here for the recipe.

Quinoa Black Bean Veggie Burger

This is a hearty veggie burger with some southwest flair. Quinoa and black beans are full of delicious non-meat protein, and cayenne pepper lends some heat. Click here for the recipe.

Broccoli Bites with Yogurt Dill Sauce

These broccoli bites with yogurt dill sauce are a delicious way to get your daily dose of vegetables. Click here for the recipe.

Spiced Lentil Soup

This quick puréed lentil soup gets a kick from tons of earthy ground spices like cumin, ginger, nutmeg, coriander, allspice, and just a bit of cayenne. Click here for the recipe.

Roasted Zucchini and Yellow Squash Galette

A savory galette stuffed with zucchini, yellow squash, and a healthy dose of grated pecorino. Save time and use a store-bought pie crust. Click here for the recipe.

Potatoes n Peas in a Curry

This cozy potato and pea curry is best served with homemade flatbread, white rice, or store-bought naan. Click here for the recipe.

Squash Noodles with Everything Pesto

Top this simple gluten-free vegetable noodle pesto dish with a fried egg to make it a filling meal. Click here for the recipe.

Pardina Lentils

Flavor simply cooked lentils with a splash or two of brandy for an extra-rich, slightly smoky finish. Click here for the recipe.

Two Vegetable Ragú

A simple pasta sauce that's so tasty it doesn't have to be reserved for Meatless Monday. Click here for the recipe.

White Bean Quinoa Cakes with Yogurt Dill Sauce

Filled with non-meat protein like white beans and quinoa, these simple pan-fried cakes are a vegetarian's delight. Click here for the recipe.

Shiitake-Stuffed Hatch Green Chile Enchiladas

A non-traditional take on the ever-evolving cheesy enchilada will satisfy everyone around the table. Click here for the recipe.

Chana Masala (Chickpeas in a Tomato Sauce)

Make this Indian-style chickpea stew as spicy or mild as you want; add fresh jalapeños for a kick. Click here for the recipe.

Detox Red Lentil Soup

A low-calorie soup that will help cure the winter blues. Click here for the recipe.

Tomato Galette

Use fresh, juicy tomatoes for this tomato and sweet potato-stuffed galette. Click here for the recipe.

Scrambled Egg and Avocado Grilled Cheese

The perfect breakfast, lunch, or dinner when you're in a time crunch, this grilled cheese is stuffed with eggs, avocados, and a bit of arugula. Click here for the recipe.