The Best Vegetarian Recipes

The best vegetarian recipes on All the Healthy Things! From breakfasts to sides, soups, and main courses, there are plenty of options to choose from. 

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The Best Vegetarian Recipes

While we eat meat in my house, I love to incorporate meatless recipes to switch things up and infuse more variety into our diets. I try to make at least one vegetarian meal a week, and they’re always meals I look forward to serving and eating!  

I promise the options below are so flavorful and filling that they’ll convert even the carnivores in your life! Whether you follow a strict vegetarian diet or just like to incorporate a few plant-based meals into your week I know you’ll love these recipes! 

Tips for Making Vegetarian Recipes

• Use complementary proteins – many plant-based protein sources aren’t complete protein sources on their own. This means they must be paired with complementary proteins in order to provide our bodies with all 20 essential amino acids. Try pairing items like beans and lentils, grains and dairy, and dairy with nuts to create complete proteins. 
• Include variety – just because we’re eating plant-based doesn’t mean our meals have to be boring! Mix and match a wide variety of ingredients switching up colors, textures, and flavors for meals you look forward to eating. 
• Embrace sauces, spices, and spreads – vegetarian meals are a great way to experiment with different flavor combinations. So, go ahead and load up with all your favorite flavor-enhancing ingredients! 
• Focus on balanced plates – vegetarian meals can sometimes be pretty carb-heavy, but don’t forget to include fats! Focus on building a plate with protein, carbs, fats, and fiber to stay full and satisfied. 

The Best Vegetarian Recipes

Breakfasts

• High Protein Overnight Oats
• Sweet Potato Breakfast Tacos
• Vegetarian Burrito Bowls
• Vanilla Chia Pudding
• Creamy Peach Smoothie
• Blueberry French Toast Casserole

Appetizers

• Air Fryer Buffalo Cauliflower
• The Best Homemade Guacamole
• Lemon Garlic Tahini Sauce
• Greek Yogurt French Onion Dip
• Healthy 7 Layer Dip
• Whipped Feta Dip
• Creamy White Bean Dip
• Crispy Chickpeas

Sides

• Black Bean and Corn Salad
• Sheet Pan Harvest Roasted Vegetables
• Crispy Baked Potato Wedges with Chipotle-Lime Aioli
• Cauliflower Mac and Cheese
• Creamy Slow Cooker Garlic Mashed Potatoes
• Red Cabbage Slaw
• Butternut Squash Mac and Cheese
• Broccoli Cheddar Tots

Salads

• Couscous Salad
• Greek Broccoli Pasta Salad
• Cucumber Feta Salad
• Pesto Pasta Salad
• Pesto Orzo Pasta Salad
• Greek Chickpea Salad
• Watermelon Feta Salad

Soups and Chilis

• Hearty Minestrone Soup
• The Best Hearty Vegetarian Chili
• Roasted Butternut Squash Soup
• Tomato Basil Soup

Main Courses

• Crispy Orange Tofu
• Vegetarian Stuffed Peppers
• Roasted Chipotle Cauliflower Tacos
• Vegetarian Enchilada Casserole
• Roasted Vegetable Lasagna
• Thai Crunch Salad with Creamy Peanut Dressing
• Butternut Squash Quinoa Salad with Creamy Apple Cider Vinaigrette
• Buffalo Cauliflower Tacos
• Vegetarian Burrito Bowl

Dessert

• No Bake Peanut Butter Bars
• Healthy Peanut Butter Rice Crispy Treats
• No Bake Lemon Blueberry Cheesecake Bars
• No Bake Strawberry Cheesecake Bars
• Dark Chocolate Almond Butter Cups
• Key Lime Pie Bars

I hope you give a few of these recipes a try! They are all so delicious and there’s something for everyone on this list.

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