Want to cut down on meat but still eat well? These 20 easy vegetarian dinners are all easy to make, family-friendly and absolutely packed with flavour. They're all perfect for a healthy weeknight dinner, and they're so tasty, no one's going to miss the meat!
If you're trying to cut down on meat, you may be left wondering what to cook for dinner - especially if you're someone who's used to eating meat every day.
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The good news is that cooking vegetarian is never going to be boring or repetitive. If you've been on Skinny Spatula before, you may have noticed that I regularly share vegetarian and vegan recipes.
While I'm not too fond of labels when it comes to my diet, I guess the closest thing that would define the way I eat is flexitarian.
I mostly cook vegetarian and vegan dishes, with the occasional meat and fish meals. But since I do love veggies, beans, pulses and cheese, there's no wonder so many of the recipes I share are vegetarian.
I put together a list of the most popular easy vegetarian dinner recipes on Skinny Spatula so you can whip up a sumptuous veggie meal quickly.
You'll find a mix of pasta, soups and curries so you can easily cook a meat-free dinner for every mood.
So whether you're doing meatless Mondays or are simply looking to cut down on meat, here's a list of 20 easy vegetarian dinners to get you started.
Let's dig in!
20 Easy Vegetarian Dinners
Pistachio pasta sauce is an absolutely divine nutty, creamy sauce of Sicilian inspiration. All you need is a handful of ingredients and 20 minutes to create a stunning dish that will impress your family on a weeknight or all your guests at a dinner party.
Loaded with veggie goodness, summer minestrone with pesto is a nutritional bomb that packs a lot of flavour. It's a one-pot minestrone that goes great with a chunk of crispy bread and extra parmesan and pesto on top for a most delicious meal. Expect everyone to ask for seconds!
This creamy red pesto pasta is a delightful meat-free treat that's ready in under half an hour. It boasts Mediterranean flavours and lots of texture from the olives and pine nuts, and the pesto is 100% homemade for the perfect weeknight meal.
A vegetarian green lentil and halloumi curry it’s just the kind of hearty, flavourful meal that you need on a busy weeknight. The halloumi doesn’t melt and you can feel some of that amazing chewiness with every bite. Plus, it’s so easy to make this curry with whatever veggies you have on hand.
Creamy tomato spinach pasta is a delicious, decadent vegetarian dish that can make a weeknight dinner feel super special. This creamy vegetarian pasta is super easy to make and only requires a handful of ingredients, but it still feels like a treat!
This vegetarian dumpling soup is the embodiment of comfort food. Fluffy semolina dumplings make this soup hearty and cozy, just like a warm blanket for your belly.
This red lentil coconut dahl has crispy bits of spicy paneer on top for the perfect vegetarian Indian dinner. Make this red lentil dahl recipe in just 45 minutes instead of ordering a takeaway on a busy weeknight.
This creamy mushroom Marsala pasta is a delicious vegetarian dish that's luxurious and simple to make at the same time. A rich, flavorful marsala sauce makes this pasta the kind of gourmet meal that you'll want to make over and over again.
A twist on a popular vegetarian Indian recipe, this halloumi tikka masala blends delicious Indian flavours with the goodness and chewiness of halloumi. This veggie tikka masala is super easy to make with minimal ingredients, and you can have it on the table in 30 minutes.
Pasta with Gorgonzola sounds like a posh meal you’d have in a restaurant, but this one-pot version brings you gourmet taste without all the fuss. My version of pasta Gorgonzola e noci only requires seven ingredients and is ready in just over 30 minutes!
This paneer biryani is a quick and easy one-pot veggie meal that's ideal for a weeknight dinner. Golden bits of paneer are mixed in a Tikka Masala flavoured rice for a homemade biryani that's so much tastier than takeaway.
This Boursin pasta recipe with artichokes is creamy, garlicky, and ready in 15 minutes. It’s the perfect easy weeknight vegetarian dinner because you only need a couple of ingredients to make it.
Creamy vegetarian tortellini soup is the perfect bowl of coziness you need for a cold night. The recipe is highly customizable, and you can have it on the table in just 30 minutes!
Halloumi Stroganoff with mushrooms is a delicious vegetarian twist on a classic recipe. Crispy bits of halloumi are smothered in a rich white sauce with Dijon mustard and sour cream for an easy dinner that definitely tastes like a treat!
A light paneer curry is the perfect diner for a busy weeknight. Loaded with crispy bits of paneer, peas, and spinach, this is a healthy paneer curry that counts towards your five a day while being utterly delicious.
This easy paneer jalfrezi is a vegetarian version of a takeaway favourite. It's super easy to make even if you don't have much experience with cooking Indian and pairs great with basmati rice, naan and roti.
Radiatori pasta with cannellini beans and tomatoes is a delicious and nutritious vegetarian dish that will please even meat lovers. The beans give this pasta a protein boost and extra texture. You can also make it vegan by serving it without cheese.
This easy roasted chickpea pasta with spinach is a light dish that's loaded with garlic, herbs and lemon flavours. It also has just the right amount of crunchiness, thanks to the roasted chickpeas that make this creamy vegetarian pasta a real treat.
Pasta alla cenere is a deliciously creamy dish that's ready in just 15 minutes for a last-minute dinner with a unique twist. Made with Gorgonzola, black olives and infused with fresh thyme, pasta alla cenere is truly irresistible if you love blue cheese.
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janie Scott says
Just came across your site - will let you know how my first recipe turns out - everything looks tasty ... and pretty simple to make - BONUS