Easy Vegetarian Dinner Recipes With Pantry Staples
Vegetarian dinners can be hearty without requiring unfamiliar ingredients. Chickpeas simmer with tomatoes and spices in minutes; roasted vegetables and couscous make a colorful bowl; orzo turns silky in a single pot. Browse meat-free meals that are flexible enough for different seasons and budgets.
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35 minChickpea Curry Without Coconut Milk
A tomato-based chickpea and spinach curry thickened with mashed chickpeas, without coconut milk or dairy cream.
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30 minChickpea Veggie Couscous Bowl
This easy vegetarian couscous bowl combines warm chickpeas, roasted zucchini, bell peppers, carrots, and fresh herbs.
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30 minPeanut Tofu Rice Noodles Without Soy Sauce
Toss rice noodles and golden tofu in a homemade peanut-lime sauce without soy sauce. Includes vegetables, preparation tips and a printable card.
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50 minSpinach and Ricotta Stuffed Pasta Shells
Jumbo pasta shells stuffed with spinach and ricotta, baked with tomato sauce and mozzarella.
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40 minMushroom and Pea Risotto Without Wine
Make mushroom risotto without wine using arborio rice, vegetable broth, peas and vegetarian cheese, with lemon added at the end.
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55 minBlack Bean and Corn Stuffed Sweet Potatoes
Roast sweet potatoes and fill them with black beans, corn and fresh tomatoes. Finish with lime yogurt; includes timing and preparation tips.
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25 minBlack Bean Quesadillas with Cheese and Bell Pepper
Learn how to make black bean quesadillas with cheese, bell pepper and cumin in 25 minutes, with crisp tortillas, clear quantities and easy swaps.
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Shopping tip
Canned chickpeas, tomatoes, couscous and vegetable broth are useful staples. Keep lemons and herbs around for a fresh finish.
Cooking tip
If you need strictly vegetarian food, check cheese labels for animal-derived rennet and verify that the broth contains no meat ingredients.
Before you begin
- Add greens at the end to avoid overcooking.
- Season beans in the pan, not only at the table.
- Serve with warm bread or a grain for a heartier plate.