Our 15 Best Meatless Dinner Ideas

By Hayley Sugg
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Skipping the meat doesn't mean you have to skip flavor in these delicious vegetarian dinners. Mix up a batch of hearty black bean burgers, bake rice-stuffed bell peppers, or layer up a spinach lasagna. No matter which of these 15 recipes you choose, there's something for everyone in the family to love in this collection of meatless main dishes.

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Brown Rice Buddha Bowl

Buckwheat Queen
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Grain bowls are easy to customize with your favorite veggies and proteins, and this Asian-inspired version is no different. Tofu, chickpeas, veggies, and rice all stack together before getting a drizzle of tangy sesame dressing.

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Homemade Black Bean Veggie Burgers

Gord Linder
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Forget frozen veggie burgers. All you need are a handful of ingredients to create these crave-worthy black bean burgers. If you like your patties extra firm, many reviewers suggest using two eggs instead of one.

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Crazy Creamy Chickpea Curry

Allrecipes Magazine
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Heavy spices are balanced out with rich coconut milk in this vegan-friendly dish. "The recipe is great," says Feleesa. "I made double the recipe so that my family of four adults could have it for the workweek. They loved it!"

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Chef John's Shakshuka

Baking Nana
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This one-pot dinner packs in plenty of veggies and protein thanks to the eggs. If you're serving heat-sensitive palates, dial back on the jalapeño and cayenne.

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Pad Thai with Tofu

Buckwheat Queen
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Recreate your takeout favorite at home with this easy pad Thai recipe. Don't skip the tamarind concentrate; it's worth searching for in Asian or Indian grocery stores because of its distinct tangy flavor. 

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Artichoke Spinach Lasagna

DIZ♥
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"I have made this recipe now several times, and it always comes out perfect," says LauraKKH. "Even people who hate spinach love this recipe."

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Addictive Sweet Potato Burritos

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Dress up your basic bean burrito with the addition of roasted sweet potatoes. This recipe makes a big batch of 12, but leftovers are perfect for freezing and reheating in the microwave.

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Vegetarian Chickpea Sandwich Filling

CC<3's2bake
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Great for lunch or dinner, this sandwich filling features mashed chickpeas with mayo, herbs, and chopped veggies. Serve on a hearty slice of sourdough, or stuff into a pita.

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Spinach Enchiladas

Melissa Goff
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Two types of cheese — ricotta and Monterey Jack — are featured in this ultra creamy recipe. Even spinach haters will be tempted to try a bite.

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Stuffed Peppers My Way

TTV78
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"I love these, and make them about 3 times each month," says Post-It Poet. "My vegetarian husband loves these as well."

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California Grilled Veggie Sandwich

SunnyByrd
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This isn't your average veggie sandwich. Zucchini, squash, bell peppers, and onions are all grilled to perfection, before being tucked into focaccia bread with a tangy garlic mayo. 

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Vegan Potato Soup

Tania D. Croteau
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For when you just need an easy and comforting dish for dinner, this vegan potato soup will check all the boxes. If you like a chunky soup, set aside a few scoops of vegetables before the puréeing step.

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Red Lentil Curry

Lea Eats
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"This is a rich and hearty lentil curry, great as a main meal rather than as a side dish like the more traditional Indian dhal," says recipe creator Emma Maher. "Don't let the ingredient list faze you, this really is an easy dish to make."

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Lentils and Rice with Fried Onions (Mujadarrah)

ashleyenfrance
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"This may sound like a plain recipe, but believe me, it's wonderful," says recipe creator Melissa Mueller. "It is an easy-to-make Middle Eastern comfort food that combines lentils, rice and delicious fried onions."

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Three-Bean Vegetarian Chili

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Black and kidney beans pair up with chickpeas for this hearty plant-based chili. Set up a toppings bars — with favorites like cheese, guacamole, sour cream, and salsa — to everyone in the family can dress up their bowl of chili. 

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