Vegetarian dinners that will impress even the pickiest eaters

Tired of serving the same veggie meals that leave everyone wanting more? Get ready to impress family and friends, and even your favorite picky eaters with these tasty vegetarian dinners! From cheesy rice bakes to comforting pot pie with vegan biscuits to fresh and zesty tofu tacos, these recipes are loaded with flavor and will please everyone at the table. Say goodbye to boring and hello to flavor!

Tofu Udon Stir Fry

A bowl with vegetable and tofu stir fry with chopsticks in it. — Image Credit: The Veggie Yaya

Crispy tofu, tender udon noodles, and crunchy vegetables coated in a savory umami stir fry sauce. This high protein vegetarian stir fry is an ideal choice for a quick weeknight dinner.

Get the recipe: Tofu Udon Stir Fry

Vegetarian Taco Salad

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Chickpea taco salad is a quick, easy, and refreshing weeknight dinner option. Packed with fresh vegetables and flavorful chickpea taco topping, this salad is satisfying and easy to make, making it perfect for any day of the week.

Get the recipe: Vegetarian Taco Salad

Tofu Tacos

White corn tortillas stuffed with crumbled tofu, sauce, red onions, cilantro, and avocado. — Image Credit: The Veggie Yaya

These meatless tacos are both delicious and fun to assemble. Flavorful shredded tofu is tucked into warm corn tortillas and piled high with classic taco toppings. Add a generous squeeze of lime and you've got the perfect vegetarian dinner.

Get the recipe: Tofu Tacos

Tofu Pad Thai

Noodles in a bowl topped with cilantro, sriracha, and lime wedges with chopsticks. — Image Credit: Pipercooks

This easy vegetarian Thai noodle dish with tofu is a simple recipe that tastes just like your favorite Thai restaurant's version. It's the perfect takeout-at-home meal, delivering tempting flavors with minimal effort.

Get the recipe: Tofu Pad Thai

Honey Garlic Tofu

Sauced tofu in a bowl with rice. — Image Credit: The Veggie Yaya

Crispy tofu cooked in a sticky, sweet, and garlicky sauce that comes together in just 25 minutes. This honey garlic tofu is perfect for a quick weeknight dinner paired with rice and your favorite vegetables.

Get the recipe: Honey Garlic Tofu

Creamy Zucchini & Mushroom Pasta

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This one pot zucchini and mushroom pasta is creamy, satisfying, and incredibly easy to make. It's the perfect zucchini season dinner, using your favorite pasta shape and a Parmesan cream sauce.

Get the recipe: Creamy Zucchini Mushroom Pasta

Air Fryer Tofu Katsu

Cooked breaded tofu rectangles in a bowl with rice. — Image Credit: The Veggie Yaya

Crispy panko-coated tofu cutlets, lightly battered and air fried to crunchy, golden perfection. Once you try this simple Japanese-inspired air fryer tofu katsu, you won't even miss the traditional version.

Get the recipe: Air Fryer Tofu Katsu

Cabbage Crunch Salad

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Cabbage crunch salad is ready in just 20 minutes and features crispy, crunchy vegetables tossed in a creamy peanut butter dressing. Topped with sliced green onions, cilantro, and chopped peanuts, it's a fresh and flavorful dish.

Get the recipe: Cabbage Crunch Salad

Teriyaki Tofu Bowl

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Crunchy tofu cubes tossed in a sticky homemade teriyaki sauce, served with rice. This vegan tofu and rice bowl is a quick and easy dinner that comes together in under 20 minutes!

Get the recipe: Teriyaki Tofu Bowl

Big Mac Quesadilla

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These Blackstone big mac quesadillas are incredibly satisfying and full of big mac flavors. These easy quesadillas are packed with Beyond Beef, melty cheese, tangy pickles, shredded lettuce, and a zesty homemade burger sauce.

Get the recipe: Big Mac Quesadilla

Vegetarian Poutine

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This comforting recipe takes just 20 minutes to prepare, making it a perfect vegetarian dinner for any day of the week. Crispy French fries topped with fresh cheese and smothered in a rich, flavorful vegetarian gravy.

Get the recipe: Vegetarian Poutine

Vegetarian Quinoa Bowl

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This vegetarian quinoa bowl, featuring roasted sweet potatoes, kale, and quinoa, is topped with a zesty lemon tahini dressing, and has great variety, making it a great balanced vegetarian meal option for any day of the week.

Get the recipe: Vegetarian Quinoa Bowl

Sweet Chili Tofu

Crispy tofu pieces coated in a sticky, sweet and spicy sauce. This sweet chili tofu recipe is ready in just 20 minutes, making it a simple go to vegetarian dinner.

Get the recipe: Sweet Chili Tofu

Roasted Harissa Cauliflower

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This roasted harissa cauliflower recipe is a flavorful vegetarian delight. Cauliflower slabs are coated in spicy harissa and roasted to perfection, then served with hummus, tahini, and crispy chickpeas.

Get the recipe: Roasted Harissa Cauliflower

Stuffed Portobello Mushrooms

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Hearty portobello mushrooms stuffed with a savory blend of wild rice, caramelized onions, and spinach. Topped with herb toasted panko and baked until golden.

Get the recipe: Stuffed Portobello Mushrooms

Mushroom Shawarma Fries

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Loaded Shawarma fries are a delicious homemade dinner, featuring crispy fries topped with flavorful Middle Eastern Shawarma inspired ingredients. Enjoy the combination of shawarma spiced oyster mushrooms, fresh vegetables and a creamy yogurt sauce.

Get the recipe: Mushroom Shawarma Fries

Orange Tofu

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This sweet and tangy plant-based orange tofu features crispy tofu and a sticky, homemade orange sauce. Serve over rice with sliced green onions for a super easy go to dinner.

Get the recipe: Orange Tofu

Vegan Pot Pie with Biscuits

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This vegan pot pie is pure comfort food, with a plant-based twist. Packed with hearty vegetables, rich vegetable broth, and savory thyme, it's full of flavor. Top with soft and flaky vegan biscuits, and enjoy.

Get the recipe: Vegan Pot Pie with Biscuits

Vegan Chicken Balls

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These Chinese inspired vegan chicken balls are a must try. They're soft and moist on the inside with a crispy exterior and made with wholesome ingredients. Serve them with homemade sweet and sour sauce.

Get the recipe: Vegan Chicken Balls

No Boil Stuffed Pepper Casserole

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This stuffed bell pepper casserole with rice captures all the classic flavors of stuffed peppers in a deconstructed, easy-to-assemble dish. The no boil method reduces prep time, making it a simple and convenient dinner option.

Get the recipe: No Boil Stuffed Pepper Casserole