All-Time Best Vegetarian Recipes That Won't Break The Bank (2024)

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We’re making it easier than ever to cook up a seriously delicious vegetarian meal the entire family with enjoy. From fully loaded vegan nacho recipes to unbelievably tasty grilled za’atar carrots with halloumi, these protein-filled vegetarian recipes are nutritious, flavourful and filling — truly making them the best of the best!

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1/18

Slow Cooker Sweet Potato Enchiladas

Comfort food meets healthy eating in this easy vegetarian recipe: a hearty slow cooker dinner that’s packed with nutrition. Sweet potatoes star in the dish, which is smothered in a silky spice-filled sauce that’ll fill your kitchen with a mouthwatering aroma.

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2/18

Coconut-Crusted Cauliflower Tacos

Take your taco game to the next level by coating cauliflower florets in a shredded coconut batter. Then, whip up a quick avocado crema and mango cabbage slaw. The end result: a vegetarian flavour explosion with every bite.

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3/18

Slow Cooker Saag Paneer

All you need is 10 minutes and a slow cooker to prep this drool-worthy vegetarian main. Loaded with spinach, paneer (Indian cheese), coconut milk and a whole host of herbs and spices, it’ll warm up your insides. Don’t forget to serve with a side ofnaan bread!

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4/18

Fully Loaded Vegan Nachos

For your next movie night, gather your family around this pile of towering and irresistible nachos made gooey with creamy vegan cheese and topped with guac!

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5/18

Make-Ahead Vegetable Strata

Whether you’re hosting a family brunch or you’re looking for a no-fail weekday breakfast or dinner staple, this hearty veggie-packed casserole is it. Featuring gooey goat cheese and chunks ofsourdough bread, it takes less than an hour to whip together.

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6/18

Creamy Gluten-Free Kabocha Squash Gnocchi

You heard it here: gnocchi is far easier to make at home than the average cook assumes. This version uses nutrient-rich Japanese kabocha squash instead of white potato for a gorgeous hue and bold flavour. It’s also gluten-free thanks to a mix of brown rice flour and buckwheat flour. Plus, the garlic sage cream sauce is seriously addictive. Bon appetit!

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7/18

Pumpkin Fettuccine Alfredo

Forget standard fettucine alfredo. Adding a can of pumpkin puree into the mix elevates the vegetarian pasta dish to a new level of creamy and comforting (plus, it only takes 15 minutes to make!)

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8/18

Grilled Stuffed Zucchini Boats With Roasted Cherry Tomatoes

When it comes to hearty and nutritious vegetarian recipes, these grilled zucchini boats stuffed with lentils and rice make the perfect summer meal. For an extra pop of flavour, add some crumbled feta when serving.

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9/18

Vegetarian Cacciatore

You don’t need the meat to make this satisfying hunter-style meal. Wine, capers and fresh herbs infuse meaty mushrooms, carrots, zucchini and peppers with flavour as they bubble away in a beautiful tomato-based medley. Serve over rice or egg noodles for a filling Italian, vegetarian dinner.

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10/18

Butternut Squash and Goat Cheese Galette

This vegetarian galette (read: an all-butter pastry filled with roasted butternut squash, onions, sage and goat cheese) is just as satisfying in flavour as it is show-stopping in appearance.

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11/18

Grilled Za’atar Carrots With Halloumi and Mint

Even tried and true carnivores tire of meat at some point during barbecue season. One of summer’s best vegetarian recipes that you just have to try combines sweet grilled carrots, salty halloumi, fresh mint, honey and za’atar.

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12/18

Hearty Vegetarian Chili With Butternut Squash

With a few different beans and butternut squash (containing complex carbohydrates for sustained energy), this lightened-up version of chili is a make-ahead, family-friendly dinner for both vegans and meat-eaters alike. Replace sour cream and cheese with creamy avocado to keep it fully plant-based (and even more satisfying!).

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13/18

Fully Stuffed Sweet Potatoes

Stuff your sweet potatoes with this vegetarian chili-inspired filling that starts with black beans and tomatoes before adding earthy cumin and bright lime for lots of flavour. Keep filling them as much as you can — as long as they can stand up for the second bake, you’re good.

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14/18

Cauliflower Puttanesca

Filled with the umami flavours of capers, olives, tomatoes and Parmesan cheese, this simple pasta puttanesca is finished with golden, crispy cauliflower.

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15/18

Moroccan Spiced Cauliflower Bites

Turmeric gives these tasty bites a bright, golden hue. The cool yogurt sauce is the perfect compliment to this warm and flavourful appetizer or side dish.

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16/18

20-Minute Tuscan White Bean Skillet Dinner

Take your tastebuds to Italy with this quick and easy vegetarian recipe that’s ready in 20 minutes. Made with simple ingredients like white beans, Tuscan kale, artichoke and cherry tomatoes, it’s a satisfying dinner for any night of the week.

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17/18

Creamy Vegan Cauliflower Mac and Cheese

A velvety sauce is made from cauliflower and nutritional yeast for a vegan, dairy-free version of a classic comfort meal. Mix the sauce into your cooked macaroni and serve it straight from the pot. For an extra special touch, top it with breadcrumbs and shredded vegan cheese, then bake it until golden and bubbly.

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18/18

Grilled Halloumi Salad

Halloumi elevates any dish, and this fresh salad makes for the perfect vegetarian dinner. Make enough of this hearty salad and you’ll find yourself with plenty left over for lunch the next day.

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All-Time Best Vegetarian Recipes That Won't Break The Bank (2024)

FAQs

What can I cook without meat? ›

52 Meatless Dinner Ideas To Feed Your Whole Family
  • Ricotta Zucchini "Meatballs" Diethood / Via diethood.com. ...
  • Vegan BBQ Jackfruit Pizza. Tasty / Via tasty.co. ...
  • 20-Minute Lentil Bolognese. ...
  • Peanut Noodle Pasta Salad. ...
  • Crispy Orange Air Fryer Tofu. ...
  • Crispy Falafel. ...
  • Roasted Tomato Soup. ...
  • Curry Noodle Soup.
5 days ago

What do most vegetarians lack? ›

The nutrients of concern in the diet of vegetarians include vitamin B(12), vitamin D, ω-3 fatty acids, calcium, iron, and zinc. Although a vegetarian diet can meet current recommendations for all of these nutrients, the use of supplements and fortified foods provides a useful shield against deficiency.

What foods are surprisingly vegetarian? ›

Top Accidentally Vegan Foods
  • Cinnamon Life.
  • Duncan Hines Chewy Fudge Brownie Mix.
  • SkinnyPop White Cheddar Flavored Popped Popcorn.
  • Airheads.
  • Cracker Jack.
  • Doritos Spicy Sweet Chili–Flavored Tortilla Chips.
  • Fritos.
  • Fruit by the Foot.

Which is the No 1 vegetarian country in the world? ›

No other country or part of the world has anywhere close to the number of vegetarian people as India, either in percentage of the population or in total number. India is the unique outlier. Going by percentage of the population, Mexico is the second most vegetarian country, at 19%, then Brazil and Taiwan at 14%.

Which country has most tasty vegetarian food? ›

The best countries for vegetarians
  1. The Seychelles. The Seychelles was officially named the new go-to destination for vegetarians. ...
  2. Thailand. Thailand was named the world's second most vegetarian-friendly country, with a Global Vegetarian Index score of 326, only two points shy of first place. ...
  3. Peru. ...
  4. Cambodia.

Which country has best vegetarian food? ›

World's most vegetarian-friendly countries
  • Taiwan. ...
  • United Kingdom. ...
  • Germany. ...
  • Austria. ...
  • Switzerland. ...
  • Australia. ...
  • Canada. ...
  • United States. Increasing number of people in the United States have adopted plant-based diets for health, environmental, and ethical reasons.
Oct 30, 2023

What does your body lack when you don't eat meat? ›

Energy Loss

You may feel tired and weak if you cut meat out of your diet. That's because you're missing an important source of protein and iron, both of which give you energy. The body absorbs more iron from meat than other foods, but it's not your only choice.

What is the healthiest protein? ›

Generally, poultry (chicken, turkey, duck) and a variety of seafood (fish, crustaceans, mollusks) are your best bet. Eggs can be a good choice, too.

What can I eat that has protein but no meat? ›

5 Protein-Packed Foods for Healthy, Meatless Meals
  • Eggs. Eggs are a great source of protein. ...
  • Tree Nuts. Tree nuts include walnuts, almonds and pecans — don't confuse them with peanuts, which are legumes. ...
  • Legumes. Legumes include a range of beans and peas such as black beans, chickpeas and lentils. ...
  • Soy. ...
  • Yogurt.

Can you survive without meat? ›

Even though meats provide certain nutrients that plants don't, eating meat isn't necessary for your health or survival. With appropriate planning and supplements, plant-based diets can provide the nutrients your body needs.

What are five good substitutes for meat? ›

Meat Substitutes
  • Tofu. 1/10. Tofu is a plant-based choice that packs a protein punch -- half a cup has over 11 grams. ...
  • Tempeh. 2/10. Made from fermented soybeans, tempeh has even more protein than tofu. ...
  • Seitan. 3/10. ...
  • Jackfruit. 4/10. ...
  • Mushrooms. 5/10. ...
  • Beans. 6/10. ...
  • Textured Vegetable Protein. 7/10. ...
  • Chickpeas. 8/10.
Sep 28, 2023

How do vegetarians get full? ›

Eat a protein serving with each meal to keep you feeling full. Great vegan and vegetarian protein sources are beans, tofu, tempeh, nuts, quinoa, lentils, whole grains, and starchy vegetables. As long as you focus on whole foods (rich in nutrients) and avoid processed foods and oils, it will be hard to overeat.

How to make vegetarian meal more filling? ›

Brown rice or quinoa

Preferably red, black or brown quinoa - or brown rice - are great ingredients to add to a meal to help you feel satisfied, and full longer. Both are very versatile ingredients that make a great accompaniment to soup, salad, stew or baked veggies.

What is the worlds most filling food? ›

Boiled potatoes are very filling and scored the highest of all the foods on the satiety index. They can fill you up and help you eat fewer calories in total.

What is the most filling food ever? ›

Some of the most filling foods include baked potatoes, eggs, and high fiber foods. People sometimes refer to the feeling of fullness as satiety. In 1995, researchers at the University of Sydney put together a satiety index to measure how effectively various foods achieve satiety.

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