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Vegan & Vegetarian Entrees

From healthy versions of favorites to cozy curries, these main courses are sure to bring some new recipes to your family’s table.

All of these main dishes are vegetarian, and most have a vegan and gluten free option as well. Plan a delicious meal by pairing your plant based entree with one of my side dishes!

Try this healthy makeover of a southern classic: vegetarian black eyed peas, or skip the Taco Bell takeout and try my version of a healthier Mexican pizza instead! You can’t go wrong with these hearty black bean quinoa burgers and this healthier mac & cheese recipe too!

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Two tempeh gyros rolled up in pita bread with veggies and covered in foil.

Satisfy your cravings with my vegan tempeh gyros made with fresh veggies and a tangy tzatziki sauce. A healthy twist on the Greek classic!

Vegan Tempeh Gyros

Black plate with a piece of vegan gluten-free eggplant parmesan topped with sliced basil.

My vegan eggplant parmesan will blow your mind. So rich and delicious you will have no idea it is healthy, gluten-free, and has no dairy!

Vegan Gluten-Free Eggplant Parmesan

Healthy veggie gnocchi covered with mozzarella cheese served in a large skillet on the counter.

Healthy gnocchi with spinach, white beans, and tomato is a vegetarian gnocchi recipe that is comforting, warm, and will keep you satisfied.

Healthy Gnocchi Recipe

Hands down the best vegan broccoli casserole recipe out there! Creamy, rich and satisfying without the dairy, and easy to make!

The Best Vegan Broccoli Casserole

Healthy cinnamon rolls with low sugar icing, served on a large sheet of parchment paper.

This healthy cinnamon rolls recipe is just as delicious as the traditional version but is low calorie, low sugar, and totally guilt-free!

Healthy Cinnamon Rolls (Low-Calorie, Low-Sugar!)

Alfredo sauce without heavy cream tossed with fettuccine on a plate.

This homemade alfredo sauce without heavy cream is rich and delicious! Super easy, gluten free, family-friendly, with a vegan option too!

Homemade Alfredo Sauce Without Heavy Cream

Pasta with tahini sauce, served in a white bowl, garnished with fresh herbs.

Ready in just 35 minutes, this tahini pasta recipe makes for an easy weeknight dinner! Super creamy, vegan friendly, and totally satisfying!

Tahini Pasta

Vegan egg salad sandwich, cut in half, served on a plate.

This vegan egg salad sandwich is great for lunch or dinner, and is packed with so much flavor! Ready in 10 minutes and super satisfying!

Vegan Egg Salad Sandwich

Indian asparagus stir fry served in a stainless steel bowl on a white countertop.

This Indian asparagus stir fry is a simple, flavorful side dish that's easy to make, ready in under 30 minutes, and super satisfying!

Indian Asparagus Stir Fry

A bowl of red lentils with a scoop on a towel-lined wooden counter.

Learn how to cook red lentils in just a few simple steps for perfectly cooked lentils every time! Made with 3 ingredients under 20 minutes.

How To Cook Red Lentils

dough for low calorie pizza base on a work surface

Three-ingredient low-calorie pizza crust is high in protein, lower in calories, and tastes just like regular pizza dough.

Low Calorie Pizza Crust

This easy, healthy vegan pozole rojo is a delicious Mexican stew that is packed full of flavor. Ready in 30 minutes & family-friendly too!

Vegan Pozole Rojo

These easy college meals are geared specifically for students and busy professionals who are pressed for time but want to eat healthy!

57 Easy College Meals For Students Or Busy Professionals

tomato avocado cucumber salad in a white bowl

This quick, easy tomato avocado cucumber salad is vegetarian and gluten-free. Perfect for a picnic, potluck or weeknight dinner!

Tomato Avocado Cucumber Salad

Overhead shot of a skillet and small white plate of pinto bean casserole.

This super easy pinto bean casserole is ready in less than half an hour and provides a well balanced meal that the whole family will love!

Pinto Bean Casserole

Healthy, easy pita pizza with veggies and cheese as toppings on a cutting board.

This amazingly easy pita pizza recipe is healthy comfort food that can be thrown together in just 15 minutes! 11 variations included!

Easy Pita Pizza (11 Ways!)

Lasagna roll ups served on a white plate, with a fork and knife on the side.

These vegetarian pasta rolls have all of the flavors of a classic lasagna, but they are ready in less time and are a healthier option.

Lasagna Roll Ups

Portobello mushroom steaks paired with mashed potatoes and asparagus served on a white plate.

Juicy portobello mushroom steaks paired with mashed potatoes and asparagus make a complete vegan meal. Hearty, healthy, and simple!

Portobello Mushroom Steaks

Vegetarian bean stew in a cast iron pot with a wooden spoon.

When you're in the mood for something warm, hearty, and healthy, there's nothing like a good vegetarian stew! Chunky, thick, and flavorful!

35 Healthy Vegetarian Stew Recipes

Vegetarian fajitas in a corn tortilla topped with cheese, avocado and cilantro, served in a blue bowl.

These smoky vegetarian fajitas are to die for! Made with caramelized vegetables, spices, gooey Mexican cheese, and lots of toppings!

Vegetarian Fajitas

Vegan quesadillas made with butternut squash and kale topped with pico de gallo on a cutting board.

A favorite Mexican dish gets a healthy vegetarian makeover! Cheesy, easy, vegan quesadillas are ready in 30 min and totally delicious!

Vegan Quesadillas

Easy vegan Thai green curry recipe served with quinoa in a black bowl.

This easy vegan Thai green curry is so satisfying! It's a hearty, family-friendly meal. It makes great leftovers too!

Vegan Thai Green Curry

Easy vegan pasta primavera served on a white plate.

Delicious vegan pasta primavera is packed with flavor, loaded with fresh veggies, & is ready in under 30 minutes! Family-friendly & so tasty!

Vegan Pasta Primavera

Easy sweet potato tacos with black beans and a spicy yogurt sauce served on a wooden cutting board.

Hearty, healthy, delicious sweet potato tacos are loaded with black beans, veggies, & topped with a spicy Greek yogurt taco sauce!

Sweet Potato Tacos

Tofu fried rice served in a large pan.

Vegan tofu fried rice is super satisfying, healthy and flavorful. It’s a one-pot meal that can be thrown together in just 20 minutes!

Tofu Fried Rice

Curried sweet potato soup served in a black bowl, topped with coconut cream, crostini, and cilantro.

This comforting curried sweet potato soup is rich, creamy, and decadent - perfect for sweet potato season! Plus, it's vegan and gluten-free!

Curried Sweet Potato Soup

Kale and black bean soup, served in a grey bowl, garnished with avocado, cilantro, and sour cream.

This healthy kale and black bean soup is hearty, satisfying, and packed with flavor! Great for lunch or dinner for the whole family!

Kale And Black Bean Soup

Dal Makhani served in a black bowl with spices on the side.

If you've been looking for flavor-packed vegetarian dishes, then I've got you covered! Here are the 60 best vegetarian Indian recipes!

The 60 BEST Vegetarian Indian Recipes

3 ingredient vegan arepas served on a white plate.

3-ingredient vegan arepas are pan-fried, then baked for a crispy outside & fluffy inside! Ready in 30 minutes, with lots of filling options!

Vegan Arepas (+ Filling Ideas!)

Instant pot dal makhani, served in a white bowl, garnished with cashew cream and fresh herbs.

This easy Instant Pot dal makhani is super flavorful & satisfying. It's gluten-free, vegan, family-friendly, & packed with plant-protein!

Instant Pot Dal Makhani

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