35 Satisfying Vegetarian Recipes That Are Incredibly Easy to Make

This delicious open-faced sandwich may look fancy, but we promise it's super easy to make. You'll start with the delicious combination of Romesco and cauliflower, then add golden raisins and fresh parsley to the mix for a bright—and subtly sweet—kick. Don't love one (or both)? No problem: you can use cilantro and chopped dates instead.

Talk about a trifecta: this recipe combines eggplant meatballs, salty-savory mushrooms, and fluffy whole-wheat hoagie buns. These sandwiches are so flavorful, your dinner dates will wonder why they ever ate meatball sandwiches with actual meat in them.

Sure, pepperoni and sausage are some of the most popular pizza toppings, but this white pie proves that pizza night doesn't have to be packed with meat. Here you'll find a blanket of ricotta and shredded mozzarella topped with sautéed mushrooms, all on a slab of convenient store-bought pizza dough. Serve your pizza with an arugula or romaine salad and you're set!

Complete with wings, chili, and pigs in a blanket, the typical game day spread isn't exactly vegetarian-friendly. Surprise the meat-lovers of the bunch with a vegetarian chili that's delicious and chock-full of hearty ingredients like beans, sweet potatoes, and tomatoes. Just don't be surprised when it, too, becomes a family favorite.

Bring a taste of Thailand home with you—and, no, not in the form of take out. To recreate this traditional favorite, simply combine the ingredients on the stovetop. Then, stir in fresh lime juice and sprinkle with torn fresh basil leaves before serving to add a fresh, bright note.

In this Asian-inspired recipe, the eggplants roast at high heat, making the outside skin crispy and the inside succulent. The rich miso dressing gives it a salty umami flavor that's sure to be a crowd-pleaser. Serve over a bed of cooked whole grains (like brown rice or farro) with lots of fresh herbs for an easy and impressive vegetarian meal.

This vegetarian curry, which is packed with red lentils, carrots, potatoes, and warm spices, is comfort in a bowl. While this meal requires a fair amount of ingredients, (most of which are pantry staples) it comes together in about 30 minutes. Just be sure to serve it with some naan, because you're going to want something to sop up every last drop of the savory broth.

Who doesn't love pasta salad? Salty olives and feta cheese combined with fresh tomatoes, chewy pasta, and tender cubes of roasted eggplant make this the perfect satisfying and healthy lunch or dinner. The longer it sits, the more the flavors meld together, so make extra and eat well all week long.

Crunchy, sweet, and tangy all at once, this hearty main-course salad combines kale, roasted sweet potatoes, sliced apples, chopped almonds, and shaved pecorino cheese. To soften the raw kale leaves and make them easier to chew, combine them with the dressing and then rub the mixture with clean hands.

To make this dish's easy Asian-inspired sauce, simply combine the coconut milk, tomato paste, chili powder, salt, and chili paste in a large saucepan. Stir the fettuccine or rice noodles into the sauce, toss, and top with scallions, sprouts, basil, and coconut to add depth of flavor.

These flavorful meatless tacos are packed with good-for-you vegetables, like spinach, corn, and tomatoes. Crumbled, cooked extra-firm tofu and goat cheese give the tasty Mexican meal an added boost of protein.

If this creamy pasta sounds and tastes a bit like cacio e pepe, it's because it is taking cues from the classic Roman dish. This version is made with a rich and bold cheese and pepper sauce, but Parmesan stands in for the typical Pecorino Romano. Top the noodles with a walnut-parsley mixture to add a crunch and some freshness to the easy weeknight meal.

Up your superfood intake with this scrumptious and satiating salad that's packed with charred zucchini, golden raisins, lentils, and roasted sunflower seeds. The healthy ingredients are tied together thanks to a fresh sunflower seed vinaigrette you'll want to put on everything.

This meat-free pasta is packed with some of spring's finest vegetables, such as asparagus and leeks. Fresh mint stands in for a heavy sauce, while lemon zest and red pepper flakes add some zest and a touch of spice to the dish. The best part? It's ready in just 20 minutes.

No meat in your burger? No problem. Here, black beans and oats stand in for beef to form tasty vegan patties that are flavored with scallions, garlic, soy sauce, and chili powder. Our favorite part about this meal is that the patties can be frozen, meaning you can prepare a bunch at once and freeze the rest for the ultimate easy weeknight meal hack.

If you're ready to shake up your dinner routine, try this vegetarian Thai dish that stars tofu and plenty of shiitake mushrooms. The 30-minute meal also features shallots, fresh cilantro, mint, and salty cashews. Serve it warm or at room temperature with juicy lime wedges, leafy vegetables, and sticky rice and you're good to go!

Spiced with nutmeg, this cream-free soup of pureed sweet potatoes and apples makes a warm, comforting meal to enjoy on cold autumn nights. Serve the subtly sweet soup with a spread of blue cheese, walnuts, crackers, and sliced apples.

Stuffed peppers are typically filled with rice, but a smooth creamy polenta filling ups the comfort level in this tasty dish. While the polenta is still warm, stir in the corn, goat cheese, and scallions. Then, fill the poblano pepper halves with a hefty scoop and bake until heated through.

This set-it-and-forget-it dinner is full of flavor, but takes minimal effort to prepare. Before you head out the door in the morning, stuff the tortillas with black beans, chopped spinach, corn, and grated Cheddar. A filling and meatless meal will be waiting for you when you get home at the end of the day.

Store-bought potato-and-onion pierogi make this comfort meal easy to prepare. While the pierogi cooks, whip up the tangy cabbage side by sautéing together the onion, apple, cabbage, and vinegar until slightly wilted but still crunchy. Serve the pierogi atop the cabbage mixture with sour cream on the side.

Tofu may be high in protein, but it can be downright bland. To add a burst of flavor, marinate the tofu with a bit of Thai red curry paste, sugar, and a splash of Asian fish sauce for 15 minutes before cooking. Serve each portion with a side of tender green beans.

Shepherd's Pie is typically made with, well, minced meat, but this version swaps beef for a mixture of hearty eggplant, pearl onions, and carrots. The pie is topped with the traditional mashed potato topper, making it the ultimate vegetarian comfort food dish. 

Yes, this savory squash bake is the perfect vegetarian Thanksgiving dish, but it's just as delicious on the other 364 days a year too. In addition to butternut squash, this comforting casserole features wild rice, as well as caramelized onions and mushrooms, all bathed in a rosemary-infused cream.

Sure, you could use jarred pesto to dress up a bowl of pasta, or you could whip up your own zucchini-cashew pesto that perfectly clings to a heaping helping of noodles. This dish uses the latter pesto and pairs it with generous dollops of ricotta, fresh basil, a sprinkle of Parmesan, and a drizzle of oil. We promise you won't regret whipping up this 25-minute meal.

"Healthy" might not be the first word that comes to mind when you think of grain bowls, but we swear this one is packed with tasty, nutritious foods. You've got a hearty farro base paired with chickpeas, zucchini, yellow squash, onion, and sliced avocado. Oh, and the bowl is served alongside a rich yogurt dressing.

You'll need to raid your pantry for this easy vegetarian meal, which is made with cooked polenta, canned tomatoes, and white beans. Start by crushing the whole peeled tomatoes with your hands. Then simmer the tomatoes with oregano-scented onions to make a flavorful sauce before adding the white beans. Finally, tuck tender pieces of polenta into the delicious sauce before popping it under the broiler to create a satisfyingly crispy top.

Put down the phone—this takeout fake-out is full of fresh vegetables and so much better than the real thing. To make your own, first sauté the vegetables until tender but still slightly crispy, and then add cooked rice, scallions, and a homemade soy sauce mixture. To finish the dish, stir in scrambled eggs.

Believe it or not, you can have a corned beef sandwich without the beef. Well, sort of. In this version of the deli-inspired dish, healthy mushrooms stand in for meat. Thanks to their high umami content, these shrooms taste both meaty and highly savory. What's more? This sandwich also includes a flavorful dressing made with tomato paste, horseradish, and soy sauce, melted Swiss cheese, sauerkraut, and rye bread. Eat up!

Jarred mole sauce is a real time-saver in this dish, which takes just 35 minutes to make. The Mexican staple is paired with roasted cauliflower, black beans, quinoa, and arugula to create a meal that is both healthy and delicious.

It's no secret that roasted butternut squash is delicious, but pairing the gourd with tahini takes it to a whole new level. The creamy sesame paste highlights the veggie's sweet notes, and creates a perfectly balanced bite. Toasted pepitas and sesame seeds add some much-needed crunch, while fresh cilantro brings a bit of freshness.

This veggie-filled soup combines butternut squash, lentils, carrots, a cornucopia of spices, and harissa paste, which adds some nice heat to each bite. Finish it off with some roasted almonds and chopped parsley, and serve the whole thing alongside toasted pita and plain yogurt, and you've got a meat-free meal on the table in 35 minutes.

This vegetarian riff on a classic chicken salad sandwich uses canned chickpeas instead of poultry, but flavors the meat-free mixture with familiar ingredients such as celery, mayonnaise, lemon juice, and Dijon mustard. It's perfect for a quick, light dinner on nights when you don't feel like turning on the stove, but also works as a tasty weekday lunch you can easily bring to work.

Frittatas are protein-packed and versatile. Don't like spinach? Just swap in your favorite veggies and herbs instead. To round out the meal—whether a light dinner, lunch, or brunch—serve a slice of the frittata with a simple green salad and a slice of thick country bread.

Pack jumbo pasta shells with a mixture of ricotta, chopped baby spinach, and parmesan cheese and place in an oven-safe baking dish. Top with your favorite jarred marinara sauce, sprinkle with shredded mozzarella cheese, and bake until the cheese begins to brown and bubble. Pair the rich and creamy dish with a simple green salad.

To draw out the fresh flavor of the tomatoes (even out-of-season fruits), place them cut-side down and cook, shaking the pan occasionally, until browned and softened. Then, add the chard, raisins, chickpeas, and fresh lemon juice and cook until heated through. Serve the flavorful stew over a bowl of rice.