10 Quick and Easy Vegetarian Dinners to Try Tonight

Avocado-Yogurt Spaghetti with Veggies

Guac is good, but you know what’s even better? An avocado and Greek yogurt-sauced pasta and a mountain of vibrant veggies in an easy vegetarian dinner you can have on the table in only 30 minutes. Low in calories yet high in flavor, this is one pasta dinner that will convince you eating carbs can be good and good for you.

Texas Spicy Black Bean Chowder

This spicy chowder is about to become your go-to comfort food of the season. Full of potatoes, red bell peppers, black beans, and cheese, it has all the heartiness you crave with a bit of fresh cilantro on top to add freshness.

Butternut Burrito Bowls

The Paleo diet and easy vegetarian recipes need not be mutually exclusive. Our new favorite meal with spiralized veggies features butternut squash noodles, plenty of diced avocado, and fresh summery salsa. Make it heartier (Paleo-compliant) by topping each serving with a fried egg.

Veggie Tostadas with Cauliflower Mash

Next taco night, swap soft shells for tostadas and meat for mash. Steamed cauliflower, sour cream, and chipotle pepper all mixed together add more filling flavor than you’d imagine. Fully vegan? Omit the cheese from this quick vegetarian meal.

Peanut Sauce Noodles with Veggies

For those nights when you need to pull off a meatless meal in minutes, try this peanut veggie bowl. The easy vegetarian recipe combines common on-hand ingredients (pasta, frozen veggies) and a creamy homemade sauce.

Tuscan Bean Soup

This hearty meal proves that getting full-bodied flavor doesn't have to take hours. Reduce the cooking time of this Italian-seasoned easy vegetarian soup recipe with packaged vegetables and canned beans. (Simply swap vegetable broth for chicken broth.)

Roasted Veggies with Arugula Sauce

Roasted veggies in 30 minutes flat? Yes, it’s possible thanks packaged precut veggies. Use them to whip up a well-balanced and easy vegetarian meal by adding only a few more ingredients, including protein-rich quinoa. The minty, lime-spiked sauce makes the meal.

Black Bean Cakes with Salsa

This easy vegetarian dinner idea is a piece of cake to make. Toss mashed black beans with corn muffin mix and salsa, then lightly fry for a hearty meatless meal with a Tex-Mex twist. Chili powder adds a touch of heat to the tangy sour cream topping.

Smoky Mushroom Stroganoff

Comfort food alert! A creamy mushroom sauce tops egg noodles in this vegetarian twist on a classic Italian favorite. When serving the easy vegetarian dinner, sprinkle with fresh parsley for bright color and fresh flavor.

Greek Quinoa and Avocados

The nuttiness of quinoa makes it a lovely complement to salty feta and creamy avocado. Bonus: It's high in fiber and protein, so this easy vegetarian dinner recipe will satisfy for hours.

Test Kitchen Tip: Toss in a handful of beans or put an egg on it for more filling protein.