42 Fantastic Vegetarian Recipes

Do you exclusively eat vegetarian meals? Or is it that you enjoy having one or two vegetarian meals a week? That is like us, I love to incorporate vegetarian meals into my menu planning. So, today I bring you 42 Fantastic Vegetarian Recipes.

You can now have all these wonderful recipes at hand and have some new ones to try also. 

This 42 Fantastic Vegetarian Recipes post will cover you from Breakfast to Soups and Salads, Sides and Mains. A full day of ideas, if you like!

Enjoy these, tell me what your favorite is or what you have tried. Enjoy them and get more vegetarian meals in your life!!

Whether you are a vegetarian or not, vegetarian recipes are a fantastic addition to any meal plan. The truth is, there are some easy and delicious vegetarian recipes out there that will have you feeling like you don’t even miss the meat.

In fact, vegetarian recipes can incorporate some of your favorite cooking styles and techniques without compromising on flavour.

Easy Vegetarian Recipes

There are many easy vegetarian recipes out there for every different meal. There are vegetarian breakfasts, vegetarian soup recipes, salads, vegetarian side dishes, and vegetarian main dishes.

All of which will have you astounded at their flavour and happy you indulged in a vegetarian meal.

Vegetarian Breakfast Recipes

Look at all the many delicious vegetarian breakfast recipes to choose from. From Cheesy Egg White Breakfast Cups, Smoky Chipotle Breakfast Nachos with Eggs and Crustless Mini Vegetable Quiche to a delicious take on Huevos Rancheros Breakfast Tostadas.

These vegetarian breakfast ideas are not only yummy, but they are exciting to serve.

Cheesy Egg White Breakfast Cups by Noshing With The Nolands

Huevos Rancheros Breakfast Tostadas by Joyful Healthy Eats

Baked Mini-Frittatas with Mushrooms, Cottage Cheese and Feta by Kalyn’s Kitchen

Smoky Chipotle Breakfast Nachos With Eggs by Cooking on the Weekends

Crustless Mini Vegetable Quiche by Melissa’s Southern Style Kitchen 

Vegetarian Salad Recipes

Vegetarian salad recipes are the perfect, healthy vegetarian meal. Complete with delicious dressings and fantastic add-ins vegetarian salads are a delicious, easy and quick way to make a yummy vegetarian recipe.

From Crunchy Chickpea Peanut Thai Salad, Greek Chickpea Salad, Chopped Spinach Winter Salad and Curry Salad with Zucchini Noodles to The Ultimate Potato Salad.

There is a vegetarian salad recipe for every day of the week.

Crunchy Chickpea Peanut Thai Salad by Noshing With The Nolands

Chopped Spinach Winter Salad by Cooking on the Front Burner

The Ultimate Potato Salad by Foolproof Living

Meal Prep Greek Chickpea Salad by Iowa Girl Eats 

Vegetarian Soup Recipes

Whoever said a vegetarian soup recipe can’t be hearty and comforting is dead wrong. There are so many delicious vegetarian soup recipes that serve as a delicious meal.

From Instant Pot Vegetarian Lasagna Soup and Vegetarian Lentil Tortilla Soup to Black Bean, Corn and Tomato Soup. You are sure to find a delicious and comforting soup, perfect for those chilly fall nights.

Instant Pot Vegetarian Lasagna Soup by The Lean Green Bean

Vegetarian Lentil Tortilla Soup by Peas and Crayons

Black Bean, Corn and Tomato Soup by The Blond Cook

Common Questions About Vegetarian Food

What foods can Vegetarians eat?

There are three different categories of vegetarian diets based on different food choices.

Vegans don’t eat poulty, meat, fish, dairy products or eggs. Lacto-ovo vegetarians don’t eat meat, fish and poultry but consume dairy and eggs.

Lacto-vegetarians don’t eat meat, fish, poultry or eggs.

Vegetarians can eat healthy legumes, fruits, vegetables, and almost everything except meat, fish, poultry or eggs.

Can you eat Pizza as a Vegetarian?

Of course you can. Thankfully. Just make sure that you choose an option that suits your needs.

For example, there are vegan pizzas that offer cauliflower crusts and vegan cheese and regular pizza loaded with veggies and no meat. The sky is the limit.

Vegetarian Side Dishes

Vegetarian sides dishes are a delicious addition to any meal. Bring them to a potluck, serve them for Thanksgiving or even use some of them as appetizers at your next get together.

There are so many different vegetarian side dishes to choose from, like Instant Pot Lemon Vegetable Rissoto, Roasted Radishes with Red Onions and Easy Paleo Cauliflower Fried Rice Recipe. Or try some Sauteed Green Beans with Garlic to Moroccan Spiced Vegetable Couscous and Garlic Butter Roasted Mushrooms.

There are many side dishes that are sure to please.

Garlic Butter Roasted Mushrooms by Noshing With The Nolands

Moroccan Spiced Vegetable Couscous by Erren’s Kitchen

Sauteed Green Beans with Garlic by Unsophisticook

Easy Paleo Cauliflower Fried Rice Recipe by Wholesome Yum

Roasted Radishes with Red Onions by Girl Gone Gourmet

Instant Pot Lemon Vegetable Rissoto by Lexi’s Clean Kitchen

Vegetarian Dinner Recipes

Vegetarian main dishes can be delicious, hearty and filling, leaving you feeling satisfied and full after dinner.

The perfect blends of comfort foods, slow cooker meals, handhelds and one pan meals. These recipes will offer you all kinds of delicious options.

From Vegetarian Mexican Stuffed Peppers, Baked Eggplant Parmesan, Three Mushroom Pecorino Truffled Flatbread, Lentil Veggie Tacos and Easy Vegan Garlic Pasta to Black Beans Burgers.

There is a vegetarian dinner recipe for everyone in your family.

Easy Vegetarian Recipes

There are so many easy vegetarian recipes to try out there. The large variety of different recipes will provide you with enough ideas to create an efficient vegetarian meal plan for weeks to come.

There is a perception that vegetarian recipes are all based off of complicated ingredients and lengthy cooking techniques. Though the truth is, there are many easy recipes to choose from and they are all delicious.

Comforting Lentil Shepherd’s Pie by Noshing With The Nolands

Homemade Potato Gnocchi by Saving Room for Dessert

Easy Vegan Garlic Pasta by Namely Marly

Black Beans Burgers Recipe by Vegan in the Freezer

Lentil Veggie Tacos by Peas and Crayons

Three Mushroom Pecorino Truffled Flatbread by Noshing With The Nolands

Vegan Coconut Curry with Sweet Potato Noodles by Food Faith Fitness

Baked Eggplant Parmesan by Valerie’s Kitchen

Summer Vegetable Sheet Pan Meal by Big Bear’s Wife

Chickpea Burgers with Tzatziki Sauce by The Lemon Bowl

Vegetarian Mexican Stuffed Peppers by Flavor Mosaic

Vegan Lentil Curry by Foxes Love Lemons

Tomato Pesto Tart by Miss in the Kitchen

Roasted Broccoli Alfredo by Julie’s Eats and Treats

Vegetarian Spinach and Lentil Enchiladas by Delish Knowledge

Slow Cooker Rice, Bean and Veggies Stuffed Peppers by Renee’s Kitchen Adventures

Veggie Lasagna by Amanda’s Cookin’

Mushroom Stroganoff Skillet-Style by Amanda’s Cookin’

Sweet Potato Black Bean Burritto Bowls by Nutmeg Nanny 

Cauliflower Tacos with Chickpeas by Rachel Cooks 

Quick and Easy Sweet Potato Curry by Bless This Mess

One Pan Gnocchi with Sundried Tomatoes and White Beans by Sweet Peas and Saffron

Butternut Squash Noodles with Sage and Brown Butter by Sweet Peas and Saffron