Vegetarian recipes
Vegetarian cooking at its best is about big flavor, not about what's missing. This page gathers meat-free recipes from around the world: pastas, curries, egg dishes, tacos, grain bowls, stir-fries, salads and cheesy comfort food. Every recipe takes 20 minutes or less, and many get their protein from eggs, cheese, beans, lentils or tofu.
124 recipes, quickest first.
5 minAffogato
5 minCopycatCopycat Wendy's chocolate Frosty
5 minFive-minute hummus
5 minGingerbread mug cake
5 minMolten chocolate mug cake
5 minWitches' brew punch
6 minPumpkin spice mug cake
8 minCheesy spinach omelette
8 minLemon curd yogurt pots
8 minMango coconut smoothie bowl
8 minSticky toffee mug pudding
9 minCaramelized bananas with ice cream
9 minPan con tomate
10 minClassic guacamole
10 minGreek salad (horiatiki)
10 minHomemade hot cocoa
10 minMovie theater popcorn
10 minPumpkin cream cheese dip
10 minPuppy chow
10 minQuick chocolate mousse
10 minRicotta toast with honey peaches
10 minSmashed chickpea sandwiches
10 minSparkling pomegranate punch
10 minStrawberry Eton mess
10 minTen-minute tiramisu cups
11 minCheesy garlic flatbread
11 minGarlic chili edamame
11 minGrilled honey peaches with yogurt
11 minMicrowave cinnamon baked apples
11 minPeanut butter banana quesadillas
12 minBlistered shishito peppers
12 minClassic grilled cheese
12 minQuick muhammara
12 minSkillet queso dip
12 minSmashed avocado toast with feta and jammy eggs
12 minSpiced stovetop nuts
12 minSpiderweb taco dip
12 minStovetop kettle corn
12 minStovetop nacho cheese sauce
13 minChocolate fondue with fruit
13 minCinnamon apple oatmeal
13 minEdible cookie dough dip
13 minKorean corn cheese
13 minPesto caprese grilled cheese
13 minQuick cranberry sauce
13 minTamagoyaki rolled omelette
13 minTurkish eggs with chili butter
13 minWhipped feta dip with hot honey and chili
14 minCopycatCopycat Benihana hibachi fried rice
14 minCrispy halloumi, chickpea and tomato salad
14 minMasala omelette
15 minBerry French toast
15 minBlack bean breakfast burritos
15 minBlack bean tacos with quick pickled onion
15 minChilaquiles rojos
15 minFalafel and hummus wraps
15 minGarlic butter noodles
15 minHomemade mozzarella sticks
15 minLoaded sheet pan nachos
15 minMexican street corn salad (esquites)
15 minNo-bake strawberry cheesecake parfaits
15 minPumpkin cheesecake mousse cups
15 minSalted caramel popcorn
15 minSeven-layer dip
15 minStovetop candied pecans
15 minTortilla margherita pizzas
15 minWhipped ricotta crostini with honey and walnuts
16 minBanana oat blender pancakes
16 minBlack bean and corn quesadillas
16 minCaprese skewers with balsamic glaze
16 minCranberry pecan kale salad
16 minCreamy Tuscan gnocchi
16 minTomato and basil bruschetta
16 minTzatziki with crispy pita chips
17 minCaramel apple slices
17 minCheesy corn fritters
17 minEggnog French toast
17 minEspinacas con garbanzos
17 minGreen beans almondine
17 minMiso-glazed eggplant with rice
17 minPan-fried crispy spiced chickpeas
17 minSpaghetti aglio e olio
17 minStovetop maple granola
17 minStovetop spinach artichoke dip
18 minBeer cheese dip with pretzel bites
18 minCinnamon sugar chips with fruit salsa
18 minCrispy black bean burgers
18 minFluffy ricotta pancakes
18 minHoney glazed carrots
18 minLemon and sugar crepes
18 minMulled apple cider
18 minSesame soba noodle salad
18 minStovetop apple crumble
18 minStovetop mac and cheese
18 minSweet potato hash with fried eggs
19 minGrilled pineapple with rum caramel
19 minHuevos rancheros
19 minLemongrass tofu noodle bowls
19 minNaan pizzas
19 minRed velvet pancakes with cream cheese glaze
19 minSpeedy tomato and basil soup
19 minTeriyaki tofu rice bowls
20 minChana masala
20 minChickpea, spinach and coconut curry
20 minChocolate-covered strawberries
20 minChocolate-dipped pretzel rods
20 minChurros with chocolate sauce
20 minClassic deviled eggs
20 minCranberry brie bites
20 minCreamy mushroom orzotto
20 minCrispy potato tacos
20 minCurried egg sandwiches
20 minGarlic mashed potatoes
20 minJack-o'-lantern quesadillas
20 minJapchae
20 minMaple pecan sweet potato mash
20 minMushroom stroganoff
20 minPea, lemon and ricotta pasta
20 minPenne alla vodka
20 minPuff pastry cinnamon twists
20 minQuick bibimbap
20 minQuick shakshuka
20 minRed lentil dal
20 minSaag paneer
Use this page for Meatless Monday, a vegetarian friend or a full plant-forward week. Recipes here contain no meat, poultry or fish, but some ingredients can hide animal products, so the tips flag things to check. Keep a few staples in the pantry, like canned beans, eggs and good cheese, for fast weeknight meals.
Common questions
What are quick vegetarian dinners with protein?
Egg fried rice, shakshuka, chickpea curry, black bean tacos, lentil soup, tofu stir-fry, halloumi wraps and pasta with white beans all provide a good dose of protein. Eggs, dairy, legumes and tofu are the main sources. Adding nuts, seeds or Greek yogurt as toppings boosts protein further.
Which ingredients aren't vegetarian?
Watch for hidden animal products. Many hard cheeses, including traditional Parmigiano-Reggiano, are made with animal rennet; look for vegetarian or microbial rennet on the label. Worcestershire sauce often contains anchovies, and fish sauce, oyster sauce, some stocks and gelatin aren't vegetarian. Check labels, since formulations vary by brand.
Can I make meat recipes vegetarian?
Often, yes. Swap chicken for tofu, chickpeas or paneer; ground beef for lentils, mushrooms or plant-based crumbles; and meat stock for vegetable stock. Add umami with soy sauce, miso, mushrooms, tomato paste or parmesan-style cheese made with vegetarian rennet. Cooking times may change, since plant proteins often cook faster.