The tired trope of vegetarian food being boring couldn’t be further from the truth. Virtually every dish can be re-imagined as vegetarian, and these recipes will prove it.
compiled a list of vegetarian recipes from . The meals herein are as diverse as curries, pizzas, open-faced sandwiches, and casseroles—and they’re anything but boring. Keep reading to discover healthy, vegetarian alternatives for your next Meatless Monday (or any other day of the week)
Allrecipes
Brown Rice Buddha Bowl
- Prep: 30 mins
- Cook: 18 mins
- Total: 48 mins
- Servings: 3
- Yield: 3 servings
- Number of ingredients: 17
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Allrecipes
Vegetable Biryani (Tehri)
- Prep: 15 mins
- Cook: 16 mins
- Additional: 20 mins
- Total: 51 mins
- Servings: 6
- Yield: 6 servings
- Number of ingredients: 15
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Allrecipes
Fresh Pesto Pizza
- Prep: 15 mins
- Cook: 10 mins
- Total: 25 mins
- Servings: 6
- Yield: 1 pizza
- Number of ingredients: 6
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Allrecipes
Roasted Eggplant Lasagna
- Prep: 25 mins
- Cook: 1 hr
- Additional: 20 mins
- Total: 1 hr 45 mins
- Servings: 6
- Yield: 6 servings
- Number of ingredients: 13
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Allrecipes
Crazy Creamy Chickpea Curry
- Prep: 20 mins
- Cook: 25 mins
- Total: 45 mins
- Servings: 6
- Yield: 10 cups
- Number of ingredients: 20
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Allrecipes
Chef John's Shakshuka
- Prep: 15 mins
- Cook: 30 mins
- Total: 45 mins
- Servings: 6
- Yield: 6 servings
- Number of ingredients: 16
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Allrecipes
Authentic Falafels
- Prep: 30 mins
- Cook: 10 mins
- Additional: 9 hrs
- Total: 9 hrs 40 mins
- Servings: 6
- Yield: 6 servings
- Number of ingredients: 14
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Allrecipes
Pad Thai with Tofu
- Prep: 20 mins
- Cook: 15 mins
- Additional: 10 mins
- Total: 45 mins
- Servings: 4
- Yield: 4 main-dish servings
- Number of ingredients: 15
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Allrecipes
Stuffed Peppers My Way
- Prep: 20 mins
- Cook: 40 mins
- Total: 60 mins
- Servings: 2
- Yield: 2 servings
- Number of ingredients: 11
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Allrecipes
California Melt
- Prep: 15 mins
- Cook: 2 mins
- Total: 17 mins
- Servings: 4
- Yield: 4 open-faced sandwiches
- Number of ingredients: 6
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Allrecipes
Manicotti
- Prep: 30 mins
- Cook: 45 mins
- Total: 75 mins
- Servings: 4
- Yield: 4 servings
- Number of ingredients: 9
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Allrecipes
Chili Rellenos Casserole
- Prep: 15 mins
- Cook: 45 mins
- Total: 60 mins
- Servings: 6
- Yield: 6 servings
- Number of ingredients: 8
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Allrecipes
Proper Pesto
- Prep: 10 mins
- Additional: 25 mins
- Total: 35 mins
- Servings: 8
- Yield: 8 servings
- Number of ingredients: 6
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Allrecipes
Sean's Falafel and Cucumber Sauce
- Prep: 20 mins
- Cook: 10 mins
- Additional: 30 mins
- Total: 60 mins
- Servings: 4
- Yield: 4 servings
- Number of ingredients: 22
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Allrecipes
Homemade Mac and Cheese
- Prep: 20 mins
- Cook: 30 mins
- Total: 50 mins
- Servings: 4
- Yield: 4 servings
- Number of ingredients: 9
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Allrecipes
Quick Noodle-Veggie Bowls
- Prep: 10 mins
- Cook: 10 mins
- Total: 20 mins
- Servings: 4
- Yield: 4 servings
- Number of ingredients: 11
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Allrecipes
Emily's Excellent Taco Casserole
- Prep: 10 mins
- Cook: 25 mins
- Total: 35 mins
- Servings: 4
- Yield: 4 servings
- Number of ingredients: 7
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Allrecipes
Gnocchi I
- Prep: 30 mins
- Cook: 30 mins
- Total: 60 mins
- Servings: 4
- Yield: 4 servings
- Number of ingredients: 3
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Allrecipes
Manicotti
- Prep: 30 mins
- Cook: 45 mins
- Total: 75 mins
- Servings: 4
- Yield: 4 servings
- Number of ingredients: 9
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Allrecipes
Authentic Mexican Chili Rellenos
- Prep: 25 mins
- Cook: 20 mins
- Additional: 15 mins
- Total: 60 mins
- Servings: 6
- Yield: 6 servings
- Number of ingredients: 6
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Allrecipes
Eggplant Parmesan II
- Prep: 25 mins
- Cook: 35 mins
- Total: 60 mins
- Servings: 10
- Yield: 8 to 10 servings
- Number of ingredients: 7
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Allrecipes
Zucchini Patties
- Prep: 10 mins
- Cook: 20 mins
- Total: 30 mins
- Servings: 4
- Yield: 12 patties
- Number of ingredients: 8
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Allrecipes
Chili Rellenos Casserole
- Prep: 15 mins
- Cook: 45 mins
- Total: 60 mins
- Servings: 6
- Yield: 6 servings
- Number of ingredients: 8
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Allrecipes
Roasted Cauliflower Steaks
- Prep: 10 mins
- Cook: 30 mins
- Total: 40 mins
- Servings: 4
- Yield: 4 servings
- Number of ingredients: 6
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Allrecipes
Crustless Spinach Quiche
- Prep: 20 mins
- Cook: 30 mins
- Total: 50 mins
- Servings: 6
- Yield: 6 servings
- Number of ingredients: 7
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Allrecipes
Spanakopita (Greek Spinach Pie)
- Prep: 30 mins
- Cook: 1 hr
- Total: 1 hr 30 mins
- Servings: 5
- Yield: 1 - 9x9 inch pan
- Number of ingredients: 11
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Allrecipes
Easy Fried Eggplant
- Prep: 20 mins
- Cook: 15 mins
- Total: 35 mins
- Servings: 4
- Yield: 4 servings
- Number of ingredients: 4
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Allrecipes
Homemade Four Cheese Ravioli
- Prep: 45 mins
- Cook: 15 mins
- Additional: 1 hr
- Total: 1 hr 60 mins
- Servings: 4
- Yield: 20 ravioli
- Number of ingredients: 19
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Allrecipes
Loaded Vegetarian Quiche
- Prep: 20 mins
- Cook: 55 mins
- Additional: 5 mins
- Total: 80 mins
- Servings: 8
- Yield: 1 deep-dish quiche
- Number of ingredients: 14
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Allrecipes
3 Cheese Enchiladas
- Prep: 40 mins
- Cook: 20 mins
- Total: 60 mins
- Servings: 6
- Yield: 6 servings
- Number of ingredients: 6
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Allrecipes
Spinach Quiche
- Prep: 20 mins
- Cook: 40 mins
- Total: 60 mins
- Servings: 6
- Yield: 1 - 9 inch quiche
- Number of ingredients: 12
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Allrecipes
5-Ingredient Mexican Casserole
- Prep: 10 mins
- Cook: 20 mins
- Total: 30 mins
- Servings: 4
- Yield: 4 servings
- Number of ingredients: 5
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Allrecipes
Zucchini and Cheese
- Prep: 15 mins
- Cook: 30 mins
- Total: 45 mins
- Servings: 4
- Yield: 4 servings
- Number of ingredients: 7
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Allrecipes
Zucchini e Pomodori Gratinati (Zucchini and Tomato Gratin)
- Prep: 15 mins
- Cook: 45 mins
- Total: 60 mins
- Servings: 2
- Yield: 1 9x12-inch dish
- Number of ingredients: 8
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Allrecipes
Eggplant Parmesan Casserole
- Prep: 15 mins
- Cook: 1 hr 5 mins
- Total: 1 hr 20 mins
- Servings: 6
- Yield: 1 8x8-inch dish
- Number of ingredients: 15
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Allrecipes
Portobello Mushroom Burgers
- Prep: 15 mins
- Cook: 20 mins
- Total: 35 mins
- Servings: 4
- Yield: 4 servings
- Number of ingredients: 8
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Allrecipes
Tomato Basil Penne Pasta
- Prep: 20 mins
- Cook: 25 mins
- Total: 45 mins
- Servings: 4
- Yield: 4 servings
- Number of ingredients: 9
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Allrecipes
Briam (Greek Baked Zucchini and Potatoes)
- Prep: 30 mins
- Cook: 1 hr 30 mins
- Total: 1 hr 60 mins
- Servings: 4
- Yield: 4 servings
- Number of ingredients: 7
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Allrecipes
Homemade Black Bean Veggie Burgers
- Prep: 15 mins
- Cook: 20 mins
- Total: 35 mins
- Servings: 4
- Yield: 4 patties
- Number of ingredients: 9
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Allrecipes
Easy Broccoli Quiche
- Prep: 20 mins
- Cook: 30 mins
- Total: 50 mins
- Servings: 6
- Yield: 6 servings
- Number of ingredients: 11
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Allrecipes
Stuffed Shells III
- Prep: 30 mins
- Cook: 1 hr
- Total: 1 hr 30 mins
- Servings: 10
- Yield: 1 9x13-inch dish
- Number of ingredients: 10
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Allrecipes
Veggie Pizza
- Prep: 25 mins
- Additional: 2 hrs
- Total: 2 hrs 25 mins
- Servings: 16
- Yield: 16 servings
- Number of ingredients: 12
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Allrecipes
Cauliflower Cheesy Bites
- Prep: 15 mins
- Cook: 35 mins
- Total: 50 mins
- Servings: 4
- Yield: 4 cheesy bites
- Number of ingredients: 6
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Allrecipes
Spinach Enchiladas
- Prep: 20 mins
- Cook: 20 mins
- Total: 40 mins
- Servings: 5
- Yield: 5 servings
- Number of ingredients: 9
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Allrecipes
Air Fryer Baked Potatoes
- Prep: 5 mins
- Cook: 1 hr
- Total: 1 hr 5 mins
- Servings: 2
- Yield: 2 baked potatoes
- Number of ingredients: 3
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Allrecipes
Spaghetti Squash I
- Prep: 15 mins
- Cook: 30 mins
- Total: 45 mins
- Servings: 6
- Yield: 6 servings
- Number of ingredients: 8
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Allrecipes
Authentic Saag Paneer
- Prep: 15 mins
- Cook: 45 mins
- Total: 60 mins
- Servings: 4
- Yield: 4 servings
- Number of ingredients: 15
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Allrecipes
Spinach Lasagna III
- Prep: 35 mins
- Cook: 1 hr
- Additional: 15 mins
- Total: 1 hr 50 mins
- Servings: 12
- Yield: 12 servings
- Number of ingredients: 16
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Allrecipes
Baby Spinach Omelette
- Prep: 6 mins
- Cook: 9 mins
- Total: 15 mins
- Servings: 1
- Yield: 1 serving
- Number of ingredients: 6
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Allrecipes
Baked Macaroni and Cheese
- Servings: 3
- Yield: 3 to 4 servings
- Number of ingredients: 6
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