30 Vegetarian Dinner Ideas Everyone Will Love

Grilled Black Bean Tostadas With Mango Avocado Salad

Tostadas are given a fresh makeover in this crispy grilled version of the fried Mexican favourite, topped with our recipe for “cheater” refried beans.

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Wild Mushroom Freekeh Salad

Freekeh is an ancient grain with a rich, smoky flavour—the result of the roasting process that it goes through prior to packaging.

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Tomato & Herb Salad With Curry Vinaigrette

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Falafel Plate With Tahini Dressing

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Hearty Quinoa Stuffing

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Baby Kale And Pear Salad With Mustard Walnut Vinaigrette

Walnuts and mustard make an exceptional flavour match. Pairing this walnut oil dressing with crisp, juicy pear slices creates a rich yet refreshing dish. 

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Tortellini Tomato Bites

These pasta salad skewers are excellent for parties, as they come together in no time. Kids will love them, but for a group of adults, feel free to add stronger flavours, like halved olives or morsels of blue cheese.

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Baked Chilaquiles Verde With Eggs

Chilaquiles (pronounced "chee-lah-KEE-lehs") is a Mexican dish that traditionally simmers leftover tortillas in zesty salsa.

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Lemony Tomato Basil Pasta

The secret to this light, fresh pasta is in the cooking liquid: It’s flavourful and starchy, which helps coat the noodles.

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Vegetarian Watermelon Poke Bowl

It's not a picnic without watermelon. We've swapped the tuna in a traditional Hawaiian poke bowl for sweet, juicy cubes of the fruit and turned up the heat with chipotle and fresh ginger.

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Roasted Beet And Spring Pea "Carpaccio"

We replaced the traditional beef with beets in this "carpaccio" to make a colourful dish. Check your local farmers' market or Asian grocery stores for fresh pea shoots—they're the curly, leafy tendrils of the pea plant.

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Asian Sweet Chili Eggplant And Halloumi Burgers

Halloumi is a salty cheese that holds together on the grill. It cooks quickly—so keep an eye on it! Topped with grilled eggplant and zucchini tossed with Asian sweet chili sauce, this burger delivers big, satisfying flavour.

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Warm Lemongrass Tofu Noodle Salad

Fresh vegetables combined with warm tofu and vermicelli make this salad a good entrée option. Ingredients like frozen lemongrass and Thai sweet chilli sauce can be found in most Asian grocery stores.

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Aloo Gobi & Baby Spinach Wraps

Enjoy all the goodness of a warm vegetable curry tucked into easy-eating wraps. We've swapped the usual potatoes for protein-rich chickpeas.

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Sweet Potato Falafel Burgers

A cross between falafel and a veggie burger, these savoury patties make a hearty meal. Quinoa flakes act as a binding agent and ramp up the protein content, too.

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Miso Ginger Soba Salad

The star of this meal is definitely the dressing. Made with protein-rich white miso, maple syrup and a little heat from punchy ginger, it has a light, yet full-bodied, flavour. 

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One-Pot Quinoa Chilli

You won't miss the meat in this satisfying vegan take on the classic soul warmer! When slow-simmered, the quinoa swells to absorb all the spicy flavours we crave in a bowl of chilli. Customize with your favourite toppings.

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Spinach & Avocado Green Goddess Pasta

Nutritional yeast is the secret ingredient in this dish. It's a good vegan source of protein and vitamin B with a rich cheese flavour reminiscent of Parmesan.

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Vegetarian Tikka Masala Naan Pizza

Pizza night is an ideal opportunity to go vegetarian during the week. Here, we've switched out the usual toppings for luscious layers of Indian flavour.

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Lazy Veggie Skillet Lasagna

Think it's impossible to make lasagna on a weeknight? This dynamic mix of veggies and pasta still delivers comforting flavour but comes together quickly because there's no fussy layering.

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Coconut Curry Butternut Squash Soup

Sweet-tasting butternut squash is the perfect foil for spicy curry paste. If you want an extra-velvety texture, strain the soup after puréeing.

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Lemony Ravioli With Sun-Dried Tomatoes

Let the flavour of fresh ravioli shine with a light lemony butter-based sauce. Stuffed fresh (or frozen) pasta doesn't take long to cook. Check for doneness once the ravioli float to the top.

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Spinach And Artichoke Pissalidière

Pissalidière, a flaky pizza-like tart, is traditionally topped with onions, anchovies and, at times, tomatoes. Here, we've swapped out the anchovies for artichokes to make these bites even more crowd-pleasing, and we've added spinach for a stunning pop of colour.

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Lentil And Sweet Potato Salad With Halloumi Cheese

This hearty dish makes a tasty warm salad for dinner, but it's also delicious served cold as leftovers. 

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Creamy Skillet Mushroom Lasagna

Lasagna on a weeknight? We've made it possible with this skillet version, layered with cremini mushrooms, baby spinach and a creamy béchamel sauce. 

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Easy Oven-Baked Crispy Tofu

This tofu is so delicious and simple, you'll look for any excuse to make it. Serve as an appetizer or as a meatless main, either with a side of rice or stuffed inside a steamed Asian bun.

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Roasted Winter Vegetables With Maple Candied Nuts

Candied nuts add crunch and even more sweetness to this side of roasted veggies.

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Lazy Pea & Saffron Risotto

A labour of love, creamy risotto is generally reserved for special occasions, but our easy weeknight version doesn't need the nonstop stirring that traditionally makes the dish difficult to prepare. 

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Roasted Sweet Potato Wedges With Warm Feta Sauce

A drizzling of salty feta, tangy Greek yogurt and bright citrus gives loads of flavour to these sweet potato wedges. The almonds lend a satisfying crunch to the tender potatoes and creamy sauce, but feel free to omit them, if you prefer.

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Creamy Broccoli Rotini

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