50+ Healthy Vegetarian Meals
Looking for more healthy vegetarian meals? I know I’m always on the hunt for healthy weeknight dinners, and I figured that you likely are as well. These are actual healthy vegetarian dinner ideas, recipes that take roughly 30 minutes from start to finish. That’s about the maximum amount of time I want to put forth for a weeknight meal; so I can spend the rest of the evening hanging with my two men, catching up on housework and relaxing.
There are plenty of healthy vegetarian meals you can choose from here that can easily be incorporated into your weekly dinner rotation. Meatless Mondays just became a whole lot more exciting with these easy vegetarian meals. From hearty, warming lentil chilli to fresh and delicious stir frys, you’ll find something here to try! There is something here for meat lovers and plant based foodies alike!
Enjoy this round-up of 50+ healthy vegetarian meals, that are mostly vegan!
50+ Healthy Vegetarian Meals
Instant Pot Lentil Chili
Looking for a healthy, quick chili? Try this vegan and gluten-free lentil chili made with lentils. This recipe also includes directions for the slow-cooker if you prefer to make it in the morning for dinner that night.
Tofu Egg Salad
Egg salad that tastes and looks like traditional egg salad, but made with tofu! I make a batch of this at least every week, one of my favorite healthy vegetarian meals.
Summer Vegetable Curry
I’m obsessed with the yellow curry, it’s one of my favorite weeknight meals. While I use summer vegetables here, feel free to substitute with any vegetables that are in-season and you have on hand.
Vegan Kimchi Fried Rice
This fried rice is perfect for nights when you don’t feel like cooking and need a healthy vegetarian dinner using leftover brown rice. Tofu, bok choy, mushrooms, rice, kimchi and a spicy stir-fry sauce. Vegan and easily gluten-free.
Oven Roasted Veggie Fajitas
You knew these were going to make an appearance, didn’t you? Hands down these are one of my favorite meals. I love that I can make a big pan of them for dinner one night and then use the leftovers for veggie fajita enchiladas the following night. A must-make (and save.)
Potato, Spinach and Sausage Soup
Super simple to put together, this one is a healthy weeknight dinner keeper. Potatoes, faux sausage and spinach in a spicy cashew cream sauce.
15 Minute Vegan Pad Thai
Who doesn’t love a good pad thai? Especially one that’s ready in just 15 minutes (or, at the max, 25 minutes depending on your culinary quickness.) Either way, this dish is loved by so many of you.
Linguine with Shiitake Wine Sauce
Date night pasta for weeknights. Linguine with a super meaty shiitake wine sauce.
Polenta with Mushroom Bolognese
This healthy vegetarian dinner is so delicious– comfort food at its best! Crispy polenta rounds with mushroom bolognese sauce. Ready in just 30 minutes and easily vegan.
Vegan Potato and Chorizo Tacos
My goodness do I love these tacos. And, I’m in good company. BL has asked for them at least twice in the past few weeks, which is always my litmus test on whether a recipe is good.
20 Minute Vegan Pasta
Another quick 20-minute dinner. Spinach and garlic tossed with pasta, plus a trick for making silky, restaurant-worthy pasta at home.
Sheet Pan Vegetable and Tofu Stir-Fry
For this quick and easy dinner, dump everything onto a sheet pan, toss with homemade stir-fry sauce and bake. That’s it! Add in cooked grains as desired and eat.
Pasta Checca with Burrata
Have you had checca sauce before? It’s a no-cook tomato sauce that’s perfect for quick weeknight meals. I’m pairing this one with spaghetti and hunks of fresh burrata cheese.
Vegan Tofu Tinga Tacos
If you love spicy food, you’ve gotta try these vegan tofu tinga tacos. They are super easy to make and ready in less than 30 minutes.
Spicy Sheet Pan Tofu and Green Beans
Sheet pan dinners are one of my favorite quick meal options. This entire dinner is made on the sheet pan: baked tofu and green beans in a spicy soy-based sauce.
Vegan Zucchini and Lentil Tacos
Everything taste better in taco form. Charred, slightly smoky zucchini, corn and lentils tucked into warm tortillas and topped with a spicy jalapeño sauce.
Tropical Tofu Tacos with Mango Salsa
Tropical Tofu Tacos with Mango Salsa! Jerk seasoned tofu with quick mango salsa, shredded cabbage and sliced avocado.
7 Ingredient Sun-Dried Tomato Pesto Pasta
7 ingredients and ready in just 20 minutes. Homemade sun-dried tomato pesto tossed with rotini. For extra protein, add in a can of white or garbanzo beans.
Easy Vegan Cauliflower Fried Rice
Ready in less than 20 minutes, low-calorie, low-fat, low-carb and DELICIOUS! Plus, Vegan and Gluten-Free.
Fettuccini with Arugula Pesto and Sweet Corn
Oh man, I love this fettuccini. Noodles tossed with arugula pesto, sweet corn and mozzerella balls. Simple to throw together and easily customizable with different pestos.
Easy Vegan Drunken Noodles
You guys love these easy noodles! Spicy sauce with rice noodles and vegetables. Easier and healthier than Thai takeout!
Instant Pot Vegan Burrito Bowls
These vegan bowls are perfect for busy weeknights. Super flavorful Mexican rice with avocados, lettuce, tomatoes and more!
Vegetarian Beet Reuben Sandwich
I’m obsessed with this sandwich! Homemade thousand island dressing, swiss cheese, pickled beets, sauerkraut on rye bread. Ready in just 10 minutes!
Avocado Chickpea Sandwich
Are you noticing a theme? This smashed chickpea sandwich with avocado is ready in just 10 minutes and perfect for busy weeknights.
Sweet Potato Hummus Quesadilla
I love my sweet potato hummus, it’s a nice change of pace from the regular version. Slather leftovers on tortillas with black beans and a little cheese for an easy weeknight dinner.
Lentil, Mushroom and Spinach Quesadillas
Spicy spinach, lentil and mushroom filling with pepperjack cheese. Ready in less than 30 minutes.
Buffalo Chickpea Lettuce Wraps
Mmmm, these lettuce wraps are so amazing. Roasted chickpeas in a buffalo sauce on lettuce leaves with homemade vegan ranch, avocado and tomatoes.
One Pot Pasta Puttanesca
If you love spicy puttanesca sauce, you’ve gotta try this quick and easy recipe. Made entirely in one pot, with lots of capers, olives and red pepper flakes.
Grilled Vegetable Orzo Salad
A great lunch, dinner on it’s own or a side dish. Grilled asparagus, grilled onion and tomato and a lemon mint dressing.
Vegan Ranch Bowls
Gluten-Free, Vegan Ranch Bowls! These salads bowls are packed with vegetables and ranch-roasted chickpeas! 11g fiber and 12g protein per serving.
Sesame Ginger and Tofu Stir-Fry
Looking for a healthy dinner option? This is it! Perfectly crisp tofu, broccoli and carrots in a sesame-ginger-garlic sauce.
Zucchini Noodle Pasta Primavera
This healthy vegan pasta primavera is a gluten-free, grain-free dish and is so delicious! If you want a healthy, vegetable filled dinner, you’ve gotta try this.
10 Minute Vegan Black Bean Tacos
Want a quick weeknight meal!? Try these vegan black bean tacos. Super healthy and delicious.
Quick Indian Chickpeas
Dinner is ready in just 15 minutes! Roasted Indian chickpeas with spices, tamarind sauce, yogurt and cilantro.
Collard Green Pasta
Garlic breadcrumbs taste just like parmesan in this simple pasta dish! Shredded collards tossed with hot pasta, garlic, olive oil, red pepper flakes and seasoned bread crumbs. Dinner is ready in just 20 minutes.
One Pot Vegetable Noodles
I love one-pot vegetable dinners. Throw everything into a pot, and you are done! Loaded with vegetables like peas, spinach and mushrooms in a light cream sauce.
Sesame Garlic Stir-Fry Noodles
Oh man, these garlic stir-fry noodles are so, so good. Udon noodles tossed with a gingery-garlic sauce and faux-fried tofu. Grab the chopsticks, you’ll want to make this dish.
Hey Alex,
thanks so much for this article, it’s a real life-saver for me! Lately I ran out of ideas and this list is an awesome place to start searching. I’m already filling my “what to cook next” list with great ideas and they are even manageable on work days! You just made my day – thank you. 🙂
Amazing list… but how do I choose where to start?! It’s like going to a vegetarian restaurant where I can eat anything on the menu. It’s almost easier when I only have a couple options! ☺️
Ha! YES! I know the feeling- when I order almost everything on the menu, just because I can 🙂 Enjoy!
We must have the same taste because these look AMAZING! Thank you SO MUCH for making this compilation and sharing it. I can’t wait to try these out.
Enjoy! Hope you find some that you love as much as I do 🙂
All of these look sooo good! Thanks for adding to my recipe list!