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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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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

Vegan sweet and sour tofu, served on a white plate with chopsticks.

Sweet and sour tofu packed with crisp veggies is the perfect family-friendly meal. Easy, satisfying, with a homemade sweet and sour sauce!

Sweet And Sour Tofu

Butternut squash and chickpea curry, served on a white plate with couscous on the side.

This delicious Butternut Squash and Chickpea Curry is packed with goodness and great flavors! The texture of this healthy curry is just perfect!

Butternut Squash And Chickpea Curry

A square collage of last minute dinner recipe photos.

Try out 39 Easy Last-Minute Dinner Ideas: quick, nutritious, and delicious recipes for any evening! Make mealtime stress-free.

39 Easy Last-Minute Dinner Ideas

Easy sweet potato dahl served in a bowl, garnished with cilantro.

Comforting and delicious, this sweet potato dahl is a fast and easy meal. It’s vegan, gluten-free, hearty, healthy, and nutrient rich!

Sweet Potato Dahl

best easy healthy homemade vegan tomato soup recipe in a bowl with basil and crusty bread

Easy vgan tomato soup is creamy, satisfying, and full of flavor! This dairy free soup is thickened with brown rice instead of heavy cream.

Easy Vegan Tomato Soup

Mushroom toast with spinach and roasted garlic on a wooden cutting board.

This easy, creamy, delicious mushroom toast is perfect for breakfast, lunch, or dinner! Easily made vegan or gluten-free too!

Mushroom Toast

Easy vegan black bean soup, served in a grey bowl, garnished with cilantro, lime, avocado, crema, and corn chips.

This vegan black bean soup is a healthy, filling, one-pot meal! Made with simple ingredients this soup can be customized with your choice of toppings.

Vegan Black Bean Soup

A close-up overhead shot of a white casserole dish of the keto breakfast casserole.

Keto breakfast casserole is full of protein, savory flavors, and easy ingredients! Made with fluffy eggs, peppers, and cheese!

Keto Breakfast Casserole

Overhead shot of 3 skillets of instant pot dal on the counter.

A simple instant pot dal is an easy, healthy and delicious weeknight meal! With cauliflower, carrots, moong dal, and Indian spices.

Instant Pot Dal

Curried cauliflower soup topped with crushed cashews and cilantro, served in a white bowl.

Curried cauliflower soup is smooth and creamy with fresh cauliflower, aromatic spices, and coconut milk. Vegan and gluten-free!

Curried Cauliflower Soup

Healthy 7 layer taco dip served on a white plate.

This healthy, 7 layer taco dip is a party table's best friend! With the same great flavor as the traditional version, ready in 20 minutes!

Healthy 7 Layer Taco Dip

Sweet potato chickpea curry in a white bowl served with rice.

Enjoy this creamy and veggie-filled Sweet Potato Chickpea Curry. In just 40 minutes create a delicious dinner for the whole family.

Sweet Potato Chickpea Curry

Margherita flatbread on a wooden cutting board, topped with basil, tomatoes and mozzarella.

This easy Margherita flatbread is a delicious take on a classic pizza! Topped with fresh tomatoes, basil and drizzled with balsamic vinegar.

Margherita Flatbread

Vegan peanut noodles tossed with veggies and tofu in a bowl with a fork.

These vegan peanut noodles are an easy Thai-inspired recipe that comes together within minutes! Loaded with flavors you will love!

Vegan Peanut Noodles

Mexican rice casserole, topped with cilantro, jalapeno slices and lime wedges, served in a white casserole dish.

This Mexican rice casserole is the perfect weeknight meal for the entire family! It's comforting, hearty, easy, and packed with flavor!

Mexican Rice Casserole

Sweet corn tamale cakes (Cheesecake Factory corn cakes copycat) served on a white plate with black bean salsa on the side.

These flavorful, delicious, sweet corn tamale cakes are a healthy copycat makeover of the classic Cheesecake Factory recipe!

Sweet Corn Tamale Cakes (Cheesecake Factory Copycat!)

slice of vegan pot pie on a white plate

This homemade vegan pot pie is comfort food at its finest! Hearty, satisfying, and healthier than traditional pot pie. Great for the family!

Vegan Pot Pie

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110 easy vegan recipes for beginners will make meal time delicious! Find vegan meals from breakfast, to lunch, dinner snacks & dessert!

110 Vegan Recipes For Beginners

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