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What should I eat as a Vegetarian?
Vegetarians should be eating a wide range of healthy foods. Getting enough protein is one of the biggest challenges for a vegetarian! You can find good sources of protein in foods such as eggs, nuts, tofu, chickpeas, lentils, peanut butter, beans, and vegetables. The easy vegetarian recipes in this post are loaded with nutrients and flavor!
Vegetarian Breakfast Ideas
Jalapeño Vegetarian “Bacon” Waffles
The most delicious Jalapeno Vegetarian “Bacon” Waffles. Soft and fluffy waffles with spicy jalapenos and smoky, crunchy and salty vegan bacon. These make the best lazy weekend brunch or even breakfast on the go when you’re short on time!
Blueberry Quinoa Muffins
These Blueberry Quinoa Muffins are perfectly moist, gluten free, and DELICIOUS. And the best part? They can be made in just 30 minutes with easy-to-find, healthy ingredients!
Easy Overnight Steel Cut Oats
No-heat, delicious, EASY Overnight Steel Cut Oats recipe that’s perfect for making ahead! Made with traditional steel cut oats, almond milk, greek yogurt, maple syrup, and cinnamon. These oats are a healthy way to start the day!
Classic Peanut Butter Oatmeal Smoothie
Classic Peanut Butter Oatmeal Smoothie made with creamy peanut butter, wholesome rolled oats, greek yogurt, almond milk, organic plant-based protein powder, and sweetened with honey. Make this smoothie in 5 minutes or less!
Coconut Vanilla Breakfast Granola Cups + Smoothie
Start the day off on a tasty note with these Coconut Vanilla Breakfast Granola Cups and easy-to-make Coconut Vanilla Smoothie!
Gluten-Free Rhubarb Muffins
Super delicious Healthy Rhubarb Muffins that are full of flavor, super easy to make, and filled with good-for-you ingredients. Gluten-free, dairy-free, and perfect for a grab and go breakfast or snack that will last you all week!
The Best Easy Avocado Toast Recipe
Looking for a quick and healthy lunch idea? This is the BEST easy Avocado Toast Recipe! It’s so delicious and only takes 5 minutes to make. Topped with goat cheese spread, fresh avocado, arugula, grape tomatoes, and sprinkled with a dash of salt and pepper!
Easy Protein Waffles
This is an easy Protein Waffles Recipe that’s perfect for everyday breakfast or weekend brunch! Gluten-free, dairy-free, and delicious.
Blueberry Keto Smoothie
This Blueberry Keto Smoothie is loaded with nutrition and a creamy, sweet flavor. It only has 4 ingredients, takes 5 minutes to make, and is perfect as a delicious breakfast or snack!
Tofu Scramble Vegan Breakfast Bowl
Easy, delicious, and wholesome. This Tofu Scramble Vegan Breakfast Bowl is a healthy way to start the day! This recipe is also Vegan, Vegetarian, Gluten-Free, and Dairy-Free.
Easy Apple Cinnamon Quinoa Breakfast Bowl
Sweet, wholesome, delicious, and easy to make. We’re loving this simple Apple Cinnamon Quinoa Breakfast Bowl!
10-Minute Healthy Banana Pancakes
The BEST ever Healthy Banana Pancakes that can be made in 10 minutes or less! Made with real banana, protein-loaded eggs, rolled oats, and plant-based protein powder. So delicious and perfect for your entire family!
The Ultimate Green Avocado Smoothie
This is the Ultimate Green Avocado Smoothie! Made with avocado, banana, kale, almond milk, and protein powder. Top with pistachios and cacao chips for added nutrition!
Favorite Banana Chocolate Chip Oatmeal Muffins
Sweet, delicious, healthy Banana Chocolate Chip Oatmeal Muffins that are an all-time favorite! Perfect as a quick and easy to make morning breakfast or snack. These oatmeal muffins are gluten free, vegetarian, and can easily be made dairy free!
Strawberries and Cream Overnight Oats
Creamy, thick, delicious Strawberries & Cream Overnight Oats that are perfect for busy weekday mornings!
Tomato & Lentil Breakfast Bruschetta
Tomato & Lentil Breakfast Bruschetta topped with scrambled eggs, fresh tomatoes, and hearty mixed lentils. This delicious and healthy breakfast recipe is perfect for a balanced breakfast or brunch with friends!
Wholesome Peach Muffins
This sweet, delicious Wholesome Peach Muffins recipe is perfect for an easy & healthy summer breakfast or dessert! This recipe is also gluten-free.
Blueberry & Yogurt Breakfast Bowls
Creamy, sweet Blueberry & Yogurt Breakfast Bowls that are loaded with protein. This breakfast bowl recipe is so filling and delicious!
Strawberry Banana Chia Seed Smoothie
Creamy, sweet, delicious, and simple. This Strawberry Banana Chia Seed Smoothie is perfect for a quick breakfast or snack in less than 5 minutes!
Simple 3-Ingredient Protein Pancakes
This Simple Protein Pancake recipe couldn’t be easier! All you need is a banana, rolled oats, and an egg. So easy to make!
Poached Egg & Avocado Breakfast Salad
Yes, you can have salad for breakfast! This Poached Egg & Avocado Breakfast Salad is perfect for a deliciously balanced meal.
Blueberry Banana Baked Oatmeal
This Blueberry Banana Baked Oatmeal is gluten-free, and can be made the night before for an easy, on-the-go breakfast or snack!
No-Bake Oatmeal Protein Bars
Easy to make No-Bake Oatmeal Protein Bars that are gluten free and refined sugar free. These delicious bars are full of flavor and healthy ingredients plus they are so easy to adapt. Great for taking in your bag on-the-go!
Orange Carrot Basil Smoothie
A fresh and vibrant Orange Carrot Basil Smoothie that’s just bursting with healthy, fresh ingredients. It’s super easy to whip up and will give you the best start to the day!
Easy Raspberry Breakfast Quinoa Bars
Easy Raspberry Breakfast Quinoa Bars that are sure to brighten up your day! They’re sweet, wholesome, and perfect to take with you on-the-go!
Banana Chocolate Chip Baked Oatmeal Cups
These Banana Chocolate Chip Oatmeal Cups are so good and easy to take on-the-go. Also, they’re gluten-free and DELISH!
The Best Healthy Breakfast Tacos
These are the BEST Healthy Breakfast Tacos! These delicious tacos are gluten-free, and only take about 15 minutes to make!
10-Minute Huevos Rancheros Breakfast Tostadas
Crunchy corn tortilla, creamy refried beans, runny egg, fresh tomatoes, avocado sauce on top. These 10-Minute Huevos Rancheros Breakfast Tostadas are a vegetarian breakfast dream come true!
Easy Vegetarian Lunches
Asian Tofu Rice Bowls
The ultimate weeknight dinner recipe! Crispy tofu, savory zucchini, sliced carrots, and fresh avocado, all served over delicious fried rice and covered in a sauce that’s the perfect balance of sweet and savory.
Healthy Avocado Egg Salad
This Healthy Avocado Egg Salad recipe is made with hard boiled eggs, no mayo, and perfect for a quick and easy lunch in 10 minutes or less! Layer it on toast or turn it into a sandwich recipe the entire family will love.
Fig & Goat Cheese Salad
This Fig & Goat Cheese Salad is the perfect balance for a healthy lunch or dinner recipe! Wholesome greens and roasted asparagus topped with sweet, fresh apples, figs, goat cheese, walnuts, and drizzled with the best creamy balsamic dressing!
Simple Green Goodness Chickpea Salad
Fresh greens, wholesome broccoli, asparagus, avocado, and seasoned chickpeas topped with a spoonful of yogurt dressing. This healthy and simple Green Goodness Chickpea Salad is an easy-to-make lunch in 10 minutes or less!
Easy Quinoa Salad W/Feta Cheese
This Easy Quinoa Salad With Feta Cheese recipe is perfect for a healthy, everyday dinner, lunch, or cookout side dish. This vegetarian and gluten-free recipe is loaded with nutrition and delicious!
Avocado Strawberry Spinach Salad
Springtime Avocado Strawberry Spinach Salad made with fresh spinach, sliced sweet strawberries, creamy avocado, crunchy walnuts, topped with extra virgin olive oil and seasoned to taste. It’s so yummy and perfect for a nutritious and beautiful lunch or side salad!
Barbecue Ranch Pasta Salad
Creamy, savory, hearty, fresh, flavor-loaded Barbecue Ranch Pasta Salad. This delicious side dish (or lunch recipe) is sure to be a crowd pleaser!
Shaved Brussels Sprouts Salad W/Cranberries
This is a simple salad that’s definitely NOT boring! You’ll love the flavors used in this Shaved Brussels Sprouts Salad W/Cranberries!
Best Lemon Balsamic Lentil Salad
Savory, crunchy, refreshing, and LOADED with nutrition. This is the BEST Lemon Balsamic Lentil Salad ever!
Roasted Beets & Sweet Potato Salad
This Roasted Beets & Sweet Potato Salad is loaded with nutrition! You’ll love this colorful, delicious, healthy salad recipe!
Chili Mango Zesty Quinoa Salad
This Chili Mango Zesty Quinoa Salad is bringing you all the flavor, nutrition, and refreshing feels. It’s sure to be a new favorite!
Radish & Tangerine Quinoa Detox Salad
This quinoa detox salad is mixture of sweet potatoes, tangerines, fresh radishes, greens, and quinoa! AND the best part is that it can be made in about 30 minutes!
Golden Beet Pecan Detox Salad
This Golden Beet Pecan Detox Salad is the farthest thing from boring! And it’s a great way to enjoy veggies that are also delicious and easy.
Broccoli & Chickpea Rainbow Power Bowl
This recipe is a great way to “eat the rainbow” and give your body the nutrition it needs. These Broccoli & Chickpea Rainbow Power Bowls are also easy and delicious!
Kale Quinoa Curry Salad W/Roasted Brussels Sprouts
This Kale Quinoa Curry Salad is warm, savory, crispy, and heavenly. It’s also full of nutrition. Enjoy!
Pomegranate Pecan Salad W/Cinnamon Apples
This salad is sweet, savory, and crunchy. This Pomegranate Pecan Salad W/Cinnamon Apples is here to make life sweeter!
Vegetarian Dinner Recipes
Spanish Rice & Beans
Savory rice combined with red beans and the perfect amount of spices. This quick and easy Spanish Rice & Beans recipe only takes about 30 minutes to make!
Easy Vegetarian Enchiladas Recipe
Delicious, comforting, and SO easy to make. This Vegetarian Enchiladas recipe is the BEST! Perfect for dinner and as a make ahead recipe for the week ahead!
The Best Vegan Meatballs
The BEST Easy Vegan Meatballs made from black beans, mushrooms, walnuts, and olive oil. Delicious, easy to make, healthy, and perfect for dinner!
The Best Coconut Lentil & Chickpea Curry
The BEST Coconut Lentil & Chickpea Curry that’s creamy, sweet, savory, spicy, and pairs perfectly with rice. Top it off with basil for the perfect, easy, healthy dinner recipe!
Easy Quinoa Chili
Need an easy pantry recipe that’s delicious and healthy? This Quinoa Chili is easy to make, loaded with flavor, and perfect for a quick dinner. Make it in 30 minutes or less!
Easy Veggie Burger 3 Ways
Impress your guests with these easy veggie burgers served 3 different ways!
Roasted Harissa Eggplant Halves
These Roasted Harissa Eggplant Halves make for a healthy and delicious dinner recipe that’s gluten-free and dairy-free!
30-Minute Mexican Cauliflower Rice
Savory, simple, and healthy. This 30-Minute Mexican Cauliflower Rice recipe is the best ever and is vegan, vegetarian, gluten-free, dairy-free, and paleo.
Easy Vegetarian Baked Ziti
This Easy Vegetarian Baked Ziti Recipe can be made in 30 minutes and is perfect for a quick, healthy weeknight dinner! Made with mushrooms, zucchini, bell pepper, cottage cheese, and delicious ziti pasta. Healthy comfort food at it’s finest!
Hearty Vegan Lentil Soup
With 17g of protein, this Hearty Vegan Lentil Soup Recipe is perfect for an incredibly easy and healthy dinner! Made with wholesome lentils, fresh or frozen vegetables, diced tomatoes, and the best seasoning.
10-Minute Margherita Pita Pizza Bread Pizzas
These healthy and delicious Margherita Pita Bread Pizzas take only 10 minutes to whip up and are incredibly delicious! If you find yourself craving pizza but you’re want to stick to your healthy eating routine then look no further, these are for you!
Baked Mixed Vegetable Casserole
Lightened-up Baked Mixed Vegetable Casserole made with greek yogurt, cream of mushroom, and canned vegetables. Topped with whole wheat crackers, shredded cheese, and perfect for any gathering!
Sesame Tahini Noodles (W/Roasted Veggies)
These Sesame Tahini Noodles (w/ Roasted Veggies) are vegan, gluten free, and SO easy to make!
Easy Vegetarian Summer Chili
Easy Vegetarian Summer Chili that’s savory, hearty, and perfect for a quick and delicious summer weeknight dinner! This recipe is also Vegan, Gluten Free, and Dairy Free.
Vegan Spicy Tofu Tacos W/Peanut Sauce
This Vegan Spicy Thai Tofu Tacos w/ Peanut Sauce recipe is delicious, savory, spicy, vegan, vegetarian, gluten free, and topped off with a spicy and slightly sweet peanut sauce!
Easy Spicy Vegan Potato Curry
This Easy Spicy Vegan Potato Curry is the BEST for dinner right now! It’s so easy to make, hearty, cozy, warm, spicy, delicious, and so perfect for a quick dinner!
Vegan Ramen Soup
This Vegan Ramen soup is sure to please everyone on your home! It’s loaded with nutrition and oh so delicious!
Spinach & Mushroom Naan Pizza
This Spinach & Mushroom Naan Pizza recipe is a great way to eat healthy but feel like you’re splurging! This recipe is a great way to get in those pizza cravings without the guilt!
Harissa Veggie Bowl
This is a simple roasted Harissa Veggie Bowl with a tahini dressing. The veggies are quite versatile but you’re sure to love this recipe!
Vegetarian Desserts
Peanut Butter Chocolate Protein Cookies
These Peanut Butter Chocolate Protein Cookies are sweet and addicting! Made with simple ingredients (that you probably already have on hand) and SO easy to put together, these healthy, dairy-free cookies are a treat without the guilt. Soft, chewy, and delicious!
Healthy Rice Krispie Treats
Want a sweet treat without the guilt? These Healthy Rice Krispie Treats are perfect for the entire family! No marshmallow or baking required. Make these gluten-free treats with just 4 ingredients and in 10 minutes prep time!
Southern Sweet Tea Lemon Cake
Looking for an easy dessert that will impress your guests at your next gathering? This Southern Sweet Tea Lemon Cake is light, fluffy, and sweet.
Chocolate Cherry Crumble Dessert Bars
Chocolate Cherry Crumble Dessert Bars made with wholesome oats, almond flour, creamy chocolate, and seasonal cherries. The perfect sweet treat!
Honey Pear Ginger Cheesecake
Sweet, creamy, and perfect for any occasion. With hints of ginger, roasted pear slices, and a drizzle of honey, this lightened-up Honey Pear Ginger Cheesecake is delicious!
Coffee Panna Cotta
This is an easy to make dessert. Coffee Panna Cotta is perfect for a healthy, delicious dessert!
Superfood Strawberry Chocolate Brownies
These Superfood Strawberry Chocolate Brownies are Vegan, Vegetarian, Gluten-Free, and Refined Sugar Free! Perfect for any occasion!
Vegan Salted Caramel & Chamomile Ice Cream
Vegan Salted Caramel & Chamomile Ice Cream is the ultimate dessert. Rest assured this ice cream is Vegan, Gluten-Free, Dairy-Free, Refined Sugar Free!
No-Bake Chocolate Hazelnut Pie
This No-Bake Chocolate Hazelnut Pie is perfect for any chocolate cravings! So easy-to-make and deliciously sweet!
Healthy Banana Smore’s Bites
Looking for a SUPER easy snack and dessert in one? These Healthy Banana S’mores Bites are creamy, chocolatey, delicious perfection, good for you, and only take 5 minutes to put together!
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Sarah says:
This is such a helpful roundup. Saving this for when I need a delicious vegetarian recipe!
Erica Hopper says:
This is a phenomenal round up! Can’t wait to give these a try!
Julie @ Running in a Skirt says:
What an amazing collection of vegetarian recipes! I bookmarked and pinned some of them to try in the future. So delish.
Deborah Brooks says:
Goodness, what a delicious looking round up! I will start with the avocado egg salad!