45-Minute Vegetarian Main Dish Recipes

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Eggplant Parmesan I

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This makes a delicious entree served with a salad and garlic bread.

By Karen

Coconut Tofu Keema

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A warm, savory Indian favorite, easy to make and exciting to eat. Serve over hot rice, with yogurt on the side, which may be added to taste to cut the heat and add sweetness.

By she_cooks

Mini Frittatas with Quinoa

Savory bites equally excellent hot or cold. Ideal for breakfast, brunch, lunch, or dinner.

By Laka kuharica - Easy Cook

You might've tried boiling, mashing, and even turning cauliflower into 'rice'. For a different take on cauliflower, try these oven-roasted cauliflower steaks seasoned with a simple lemon-garlic sauce. Serve the steaks with chimichurri sauce or topped with roasted cherry tomatoes, sliced green olives and crumbled feta cheese.

By Snacking in the Kitchen

Ginger Veggie Stir-Fry

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I just whipped this up one day when I felt like a stir-fry but did not have all the ingredients called for in some of the stir-fry recipes on this site. I used certain veggies I had on hand, but any seasonal veggies may be used. It has a mild ginger flavor that can be enhanced according to taste, and is filling yet light on the tummy! Tofu may be added. Serve over a bed of steamed jasmine rice.

By veggigoddess

Easy Fried Eggplant

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An easy and quick way to prepare eggplant, and tasty too! I serve it with sliced fresh tomatoes, fresh green beans and bread and butter. An inexpensive meal from my childhood and still a favorite!

By WALLEN

Spinach Enchiladas

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If you like spinach and Mexican food, you'll love these easy vegetarian enchiladas made with ricotta cheese and spinach.

By SADONIA2

Addictive Sweet Potato Burritos

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Once you've had one, you'll want another. The recipe is a little different from most burrito recipes, but I've had many, many requests for it. Serve these with sour cream, chopped green onions, and salsa.

By Karena

Ultimate Tofu Breakfast Burrito Bowls

Tofu scrambles up just like eggs, and with some clever spices, even non-vegans will barely notice the difference. Try setting out toppings to let family or guests assemble their own burrito bowls.

By isachandra

Chef John's Shakshuka

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This North African one-dish-meal is so fast, easy, and delicious. Be sure to cook your sauce until the veggies are nice and soft and sweet. Once the eggs go in, you can finish covered on the stove, or just pop the pan into a hot oven until they cook to your liking.

By Chef John

Chickpea Curry

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We usually recommend preparing the beans at home, but using canned chickpeas allows for a fast, convenient dish.

By AMINAH A. RAHMAN

Inspiration and Ideas

Homemade Pureed Sweet Potato Baby Food

A quick and easy method for providing baby food for your little one without any added preservatives, sugar, or salt. Can store cooked puree for 3 days in refrigerator or 3 months in freezer.

Aloo Matar

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Here is a delightful dish - potatoes and peas in a tomato puree sauce. It's pretty easy to rustle up, and adds zing to any meal. The best thing is that all of the ingredients are readily available. Serve hot with naan, puris, rotis, or plain rice.

Mushroom Stir-Fry

Eggplant Croquettes

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Falafels with Yogurt-Dill Sauce

Thai Curry Tofu

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Spinach Pie

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Potato Cake

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Spicy Eggplant

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Pesto Polenta Lasagna

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Easy Indian-Style Pumpkin Curry

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Eggplant Fritters

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More 45-Minute Vegetarian Main Dish Recipes

Authentic Mexican Enchiladas

This is the real thing! Corn tortillas are dipped in a home made sauce, fried, filled with Mexican queso fresco, then topped with sour cream, lettuce and tomato. My mother in law is from Mexico and taught me to make this delicious dish! Serve with authentic refried beans, it has a taste different from the norm--so good!

By Becky

Easy Vegan Sheet Pan Roasted Cauliflower, Tomatoes, and Garbanzo Beans

A wonderful quick and easy one-pan vegan dinner for 2 made in no time! Cauliflower, tomatoes, and garbanzo beans are seasoned with garlic, lime, and cilantro.

By Fioa

Baked 'Fried' Breaded Eggplant

This oven-fried eggplant is a delicious alternative to deep-fried eggplant; easy and quick to make in the oven! Came up with this idea when looking for an easier way to make this family dish.

By Sunnydae

Easy Vegetable Pot Pie

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This pie takes only a few minutes of preparation time. The filling is made using a can of cream soup and a can of mixed vegetables mixed with a little thyme. The kids are sure to love this savory pastry.

By KDCG

Shahi Paneer

When we were kids, whenever my parents went out to an adults only party, my mother used to ask us what we wanted for dinner at home. 99% of the time, our choice was pooris and shahi paneer. My mother was always nice enough to oblige. Here is the recipe. It is quite rich and hence a nice treat.

By SUSMITA

Air Fried Vegetarian "Chicken Tenders"

Great-grandma's timeless recipe for crispy fried 'chicken.' The best part: because it is adapted for an air fryer, it's a healthier version compared to its fried cousin! Serve with honey-mustard sauce for dipping.

By Chef Wheeler del Torro

Garbanzo Stir-Fry

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This garbanzo bean and veggie stir-fry is great because you can add as many or as few ingredients as you like.

By JDS

Easy Low-Carb Cauliflower Mac 'n Cheese

This low-carb keto cauliflower mac 'n cheese is a wonderful alternative to the traditional version, and a great vegetarian main dish as well.

By Fioa

Sweet Potato and Chickpea Masala

I had some leftover bread that has a short shelf-life. So, I guess this spicy recipe goes well with it. Decided to add sweet potato to the original chana masala, as I didn't want that to go to waste, too. And it tasted good!

By purplerose

Scottish Bubbles and Squeak Patties

My father in law is from Scotland and this is a favorite family dish.

By sanzoe

Spicy Black Bean Cakes

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These baked black bean cakes are easy to make and less fat than fried cakes.

By CHRISTINA5362

Spinach Muenster Quiche

This cheese crusted quiche is great with a salad and crusty bread!

By DOREENB

Ricotta Meatless Meatballs with Sauce

"Polpette di ricotta al sugo", as these are known in Italian, are meatless balls made out of ricotta cheese and homemade bread crumbs. Think meatballs, but without the meat! The soft balls are then simmered in a simple homemade tomato sauce. I like to serve these with a side of greens, such as broccoli rabe.

By Kim's Cooking Now

Spaghetti Squash Primavera

This is my version of a recipe that came with my weekly produce basket, which contained several of the ingredients in the recipe. I made a few changes to suit my tastes, and the results were delicious! It makes a great vegetarian main course, or a nice accompaniment to a meat entree.

By Joanna Childs Mondragon

Chickpea Buddha Bowl

This delicious vegan dish is perfect for when you don't have much time. For this dish, we've used a mix of carrots, onions, parsnips and Brussels sprouts with chickpeas and quinoa, but other veggies you could try are: cauliflower, olives, tomatoes, sweet potato, spinach, or kale.

By MyNutriCounter

Easy Masoor Daal

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Fast and simple daal using red lentils.

By Cathy

Vegetarian Cottage Cheese Patties

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Delicious addition to any menu. Don't be scared of the name. I hate cottage cheese but love these.

By ZOPOOH

Navratan Korma

This is an Indian vegetable korma with nuts, paneer cheese, and an adjustable list of vegetables. It is in a tomato-cream sauce as opposed to the usual yogurt based sauce. 'Navratan' means 'nine gems,' so choose nine of the vegetable, nuts, and paneer ingredients; you can leave out the elements you don't want to use, or add them all so it is 'ten gems' if you wish.

By LUNACITY

Owen's Veggie Stir-Fry

Stir-frying is very quick, and helps retain the flavor of the vegetables. This is a recipe all vegetarians have to try! Fluffy white rice is the perfect complement to this dish.

By Dell

Eggless Tofu Spinach Quiche

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I make this quiche without eggs. The tofu gives it a good texture. I've brought it to potlucks where friends aren't vegetarian...no one ever knew! It is always a hit!

By CookingForDummies

Vegan Mofongo (Fried Mashed Plantains)

Mofongo is a fried plantain-based dish from Puerto Rico. It is typically made with fried green plantains mashed together in a pilon (which consists of a wooden mortar and pestle), with broth, garlic, olive oil, and pork cracklings or bits of bacon. This version is completely vegan. It was delicious and everyone enjoyed it!

By Healthy Delights by Libelula

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