A collage of four different easy vegetarian dinners: butter bean curry, a burrito bowl, a Mediterranean bowl with chickpeas, and creamy Tuscan chickpeas.

12 Easy Vegetarian Dinners

ByAnnie Brown

When dinner needs to be simple but still satisfying, vegetarian meals are a surprisingly easy option. These recipes skip the meat without losing any flavor, and they’re packed with ingredients that bring texture, richness, and color to your plate.

Choose from cozy soups or loaded bowls and quick pastas. Whether you’re feeding one or the whole family, you’ll find a veggie recipe here to suit anyone. These vegetarian dinner ideas prove that meatless cooking is doable and delicious.

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Vegetarian Stuffed Peppers

Stuffed red peppers with beans and corn and lime wedges on a white plate.
Photo Credit: Little Sunny Kitchen

These bell peppers are stuffed with a filling mix of rice, black beans, corn, and fire-roasted tomatoes, all topped with melted cheese. They bake up tender and savory, with just the right amount of spice from chili powder and cumin.

Get the Recipe: Vegetarian Stuffed Peppers

Creamy Tuscan Marry Me Chickpeas

A light green skillet of creamy Tuscan chickpeas with spinach and sun-dried tomatoes is shown from above. A gold spoon is in the skillet. Fresh parsley and salt and pepper shakers are visible on the table.
Photo Credit: xoxoBella

This one-pan dish brings chickpeas together with sun-dried tomatoes, spinach, and a creamy parmesan sauce that coats every bite. It’s ready in about 20 minutes and delivers big comfort without a lot of effort.

Get the Recipe: Creamy Tuscan Marry Me Chickpeas

Vegetarian Eggplant Lasagna

A rectangular baking dish of vegetarian eggplant lasagna is shown from above. The lasagna is topped with fresh basil leaves. A small bowl of salt is visible in the lower left corner.
Photo Credit: Healthy Fitness Meals

Thin slices of roasted eggplant take the place of noodles in this cozy lasagna, layered with a quick tomato sauce and a creamy ricotta-spinach mixture. It’s a great option when you want something hearty but lower in carbs.

Get the Recipe: Vegetarian Eggplant Lasagna

Butter Bean Curry

A large pot of butter bean curry is shown from above. Naan bread, rice, lime wedges, and chopped cilantro are visible on the table.
Photo Credit: Vegan Huggs

This creamy curry uses canned butter beans for a soft, satisfying texture and comes together in one pot with coconut milk, tomatoes, and warming spices. It’s naturally vegan and ready in under 30 minutes.

Get the Recipe: Butter Bean Curry

Mushroom Pasta

A bowl of creamy mushroom pasta is shown from above. The pasta is fettuccine, and the sauce is a creamy white sauce. Fresh parsley is sprinkled on top.
Photo Credit: Budget Delicious

This pasta leans into the savory side of mushrooms, cooked down with garlic, onion, and thyme, then tossed with pasta in a light cream sauce. It’s rich without being heavy and takes just 20 minutes from start to finish.

Get the Recipe: Mushroom Pasta

Vegetarian Burrito Bowl

A vegetarian burrito bowl is shown from above. The bowl contains brown rice, black beans, corn, avocado, tomatoes, and a dollop of sour cream or yogurt. A lime wedge is on the side. A fork is visible in the upper left corner.
Photo Credit: Healthy Fitness Meals

Perfect for meal prep or a quick weeknight dinner, these burrito bowls are loaded with seasoned black beans, brown rice, corn, and avocado. A creamy cilantro-lime dressing brings everything together.

Get the Recipe: Vegetarian Burrito Bowl

Vegetarian Lasagna Soup

A bowl of vegetarian lasagna soup is shown from a close-up angle. The soup is a tomato-based broth with lasagna noodles, and it's topped with shredded cheese and fresh herbs.
Photo Credit: Haute & Healthy Living

All the cozy flavor of classic lasagna, but in soup form. This one uses broken lasagna noodles and a mix of marinara, vegetables, and creamy ricotta stirred in just before serving.

Get the Recipe: Vegetarian Lasagna Soup

Mediterranean Bowls

A bowl of Mediterranean-style food is shown from above. The bowl contains orzo pasta, chickpeas, a Greek salad with tomatoes, cucumbers, olives, and feta cheese, hummus, and tzatziki sauce. A small bowl of tzatziki sauce is visible in the lower left corner.
Photo Credit: Little Black Skillet

These quick bowls combine convenience with fresh flavor, featuring pre-seasoned Greek chickpeas, orzo, cucumbers, and a drizzle of lemony tahini sauce. They’re a fast and flavorful option for busy nights. 

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Mango Veggie Sushi Bowls

A bowl of mango veggie sushi bowls with sriracha mayo is shown from above. The bowl is dark blue and white, and the sushi bowls are topped with avocado slices and sriracha mayo. Chopsticks are in the lower right corner.
Photo Credit: Get Inspired Everyday

All the flavors of a sushi roll, but no rolling required. These bowls include sticky rice, fresh mango, cucumbers, carrots, and creamy avocado, with a kick from homemade sriracha mayo.

Get the Recipe: Mango Veggie Sushi Bowls

Quinoa Stuffed Acorn Squash

Three acorn squash halves are filled with a quinoa and chickpea mixture, topped with cheese, and baked in a cast iron skillet. A serving spoon is in the skillet.
Photo Credit: Moon and Spoon and Yum

Halved acorn squash is roasted until tender, then filled with a quinoa and vegetable mixture that includes cranberries and pecans for a slightly sweet, nutty twist. It’s as pretty as it is filling. 

Get the Recipe: Quinoa Stuffed Acorn Squash

Navy Bean Soup

A split image shows a pot of navy bean soup. One side shows a ladle lifting a portion of the soup from the pot. The other side shows a bowl of the soup, garnished with grated cheese and red pepper flakes.
Photo Credit: Kitchen Treaty

This comforting soup simmers navy beans with celery, carrots, and herbs until everything is soft and well-blended. A splash of apple cider vinegar at the end brightens the whole pot. 

Get the Recipe: Navy Bean Soup

Loaded Veggie Nachos

A split image shows a sheet pan of loaded veggie nachos. One side shows the entire pan, the other shows a close-up of a nacho chip being lifted, showing the melted cheese stretching. Various toppings like lettuce, tomatoes, onions, avocado, and corn are visible.
Photo Credit: Maple + Mango

Baked until crispy and golden, these sheet pan nachos are piled high with bell peppers, corn, black beans, and jalapeños. Finished with melty cheese and optional lime crema, they’re perfect for dinner or snacking.

Get the Recipe: Loaded Veggie Nachos

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