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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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falafel burgers pictured against a marble background, topped with tomatoes and lettuce and a feta sauce

These hearty Falafel Burgers are bursting with Mediterranean flavors! Easily made vegan or gluten-free, they are a guaranteed crowd-pleaser!

Lentil Falafel Burger Recipe with Creamy Feta Sauce

Lentil Cauilflower Curry served in a stainless steel pot with naan, cilantro and rice on the side

This delicious lentil cauliflower curry is a nutritious and flavorful vegan, and gluten-free dish! So easy to make with plenty of leftovers!

Lentil Cauliflower Curry: Instant Pot Recipe (Vegan)

finished vegetarian zucchini lasagna in a white baking dish

This super easy, grain free, low carb vegetarian zucchini lasagna is full of all of the flavors you expect from a traditional lasagna recipe!

Vegetarian Zucchini Lasagna Recipe (Gluten Free, Low Carb, Not Watery!)

Chunky and Hearty Pinto Bean Soup in a white bowl, topped with parmesan cheese and pasta shells top view

This chunky and hearty pinto bean soup is made with loads of veggies and pasta shells making it a nutritious and filling one-pot meal!

Pinto Bean Soup Recipe (Easy, Hearty)

veggie pizza recipe topped with fresh veggies cheese and sauce served on a white plate

This veggie pizza recipe is tasty, satisfying, & ready in 30 minutes! Gooey cheese & fresh veggies make this pizza an easy family meal!

Veggie Pizza Recipe (Easy Appetizer or Entree!)

Instant Pot Lentils served with red onions and cilantro in a skillet

Instant Pot lentils with tahini is satisfying, hearty and loaded with flavor! Includes tips for how to cook lentils in the instant pot!

Easy Instant Pot Lentils with Tahini (And How To Guide)

vegan panang curry in a black bowl with fresh herbs and rice

This vegan panang curry recipe is a comforting and tasty meal. Crunchy peanuts, silky coconut milk, firm tofu & fresh farmers market veggies!

Vegan Panang Curry with Tofu and Crunchy Peanuts

healthy vegetarian greek nachos served on a white plate

This Vegetarian Greek Nachos recipe is bursting at the seams with flavor and healthy ingredients! Easy to make and family-friendly too!

Healthy Vegetarian Greek Nachos

Trader Joe's Butternut Squash Ravioli served on a white plate

A simple 15 minute recipe, this Trader Joe's Butternut squash ravioli recipe, has a creamy and cheesy sauce. A quick weeknight meal!

Trader Joe’s Butternut Squash Ravioli Recipe

vegan palak paneer served with tomatoes and rice in a white bowl

Palak Tofu, or vegan palak paneer, switches tofu for cheese but has all of the delicious flavor of a traditional palak paneer recipe!

Vegan Palak Paneer (Palak Tofu)

thursday night dinner ideas

These 25 Thursday Night Dinner Ideas are quick, simple, satisfying, and healthy! Easy recipes for busy nights! Pasta, stir-fry, sandwiches!

Thursday Night Dinner Ideas: 30 Easy Recipes

black bean quesadillas with corn and pepper jack cheese on a white plate

Tasty, crispy, easy black bean quesadillas are filled with gooey cheese, hearty black beans, sweet corn, spicy jalapeño & pepper jack cheese!

Black Bean Quesadillas with Pepper Jack Cheese

tofu and broccoli stir fry with sesame noodles on a white plate

These tofu broccoli sesame noodles are a healthy and delicious meal! Made with buckwheat sofa noodles, crispy tofu, and a delightful sauce!

Tofu Broccoli with Sesame Noodles: Healthy and Vegan

taco stuffed peppers on a white plate

Taco Stuffed Peppers are satisfying, flavorful, and are a Mexican twist on a traditional stuffed pepper recipe. Perfect for Taco Tuesday!

Taco Stuffed Peppers with Avocado Lime Sauce

healthy vegetarian black bean tostadas served on a white cutting board, topped with cheese and tomatillo salsa

These delicious black bean tostadas are so good and easy to make! Perfect for an easy Mexican meal at home and way healthier than takeout!

Healthy Black Bean Tostadas with Fresh Corn

trader joe's channa masala recipe topped with tomatoes and onions, served in a white bowl

We took frozen Trader Joe's Channa Masala, added a few pantry staples, and created a delicious, family-friendly meal, ready in 15 minutes!

Trader Joe’s Channa Masala (Easy, Healthy)

indian fried rice in a large pot

Simple, healthy, Indian Fried Rice is wholesome, delicious, & packed with lentils & fresh veggies. It's a family-friendly one-pot vegan meal!

Healthy Indian Fried Rice, or “Khichdi”

bbq jackfruit served in a white bowl with burrito fixings

This bbq jackfruit recipe is easy to make and perfect for a meatless meal! Fresh in flavor and perfect with tortillas or nachos.

BBQ Jackfruit Burrito Bowl

zucchini flatbread - corn flatbread on a white plate

This loaded zucchini flatbread tastes just like summer! Corn, zucchini, onions, cheese, & herbs combine in a fresh, easy and tasty flatbread!

Zucchini Flatbread with Fresh Corn (Healthy, Kid-Friendly)

red lentil dahl served in red ramekins topped with cilantro

Red lentil dahl with coconut milk is rich, creamy, with traditional Indian flavors and aromas. A simple, traditional masoor dal recipe!

Red Lentil Dahl (Masoor Dal)

Pav Bhaji (or Indian Spiced Vegetarian Sloppy Joes) served on a wooden cutting board with a wheat bun

This Pav Bhaji is the perfect Indian inspired street food, with a healthy twist that is insanely good. Vegan & easily made gluten free!

Pav Bhaji (or Indian Vegetarian Sloppy Joes)

vegan corn chowder in a white bowl

Vegan Corn Chowder is comforting, delicious, healthy, hearty, and satisfying. It's a super creamy corn chowder and ready in just 30 minutes!

Vegan Corn Chowder with Quinoa

potato corn chowder - spicy, dairy-free, served in a blue bowl with fresh corn, tomatoes, and a corn chip as garnishes

This spicy, creamy Mexican corn soup is delicious, satisfying, flavorful, and ready in 30 minutes! This soup is healthy, vegan & gluten-free!

Spicy, Creamy Mexican Corn Soup

roasted cauliflower salad with spinach and chickpeas and kalamata olives, served on a white plate

This roasted cauliflower salad is hearty, healthy, and packed with flavor! Perfect for lunch or a light dinner, and super easy to make!

Roasted Cauliflower Salad with Spinach and Chickpeas

These 40 vegetarian recipes for picky eaters are not only kid-approved, but mom approved too! Breakfast, lunch and dinner recipes!

40 Kid Approved Vegetarian Recipes for Picky Eaters

black bean casserole with quinoa and cheese, in a white baking dish

This incredible one-pot Black Bean Casserole is flavorful & family-friendly! It’s vegetarian, gluten-free & can be made in under 30 minutes!

Black Bean Casserole with Quinoa

goat cheese grilled cheese with arugula and pear

This mouth-watering goat cheese grilled cheese sandwich is the perfect lunch or light dinner! Ready in less than 20 min & only 5 ingredients!

Goat Cheese Grilled Cheese with Pear and Arugula

Kale and Caramelized Onion Veggie Panini Recipe on a white plate

If you’re a fan of vegetarian panini recipes, you’ll love this savory veggie panini sandwich with roasted garlic and caramelized onions.

Kale and Caramelized Onion Veggie Panini

avocado quesadillas with poblanos mangos and black beans stacked on a wooden cutting board

Easy, crispy, satisfying Avocado Quesadillas are filled with creamy avocado, black beans, cheese, poblanos, and mango. Ready in 30 minutes!

Avocado Quesadillas with Poblanos, Mangos and Black Beans

finished tofu skewers on a blue plate

These healthy Tofu Skewers are an easy meal that can be made in under 30 minutes with peaches, onions, and zucchini in a ginger marinade!

Tofu Skewers with Ginger Soy Marinade

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