Dinner
Easy vegetarian dinner recipes for every night of the week – from quick weeknight stir fries to slow-simmered Indian curries and dals. Every recipe here is plant-based or vegetarian, globally inspired, and built around real flavor. For a fast weeknight dinner, the Black Pepper Tofu and Broccoli Stir Fry come together in under 30 minutes. If you want something more comforting, the Vegan Dal Makhani and Tofu Tikka Masala are rich, deeply spiced, and perfect with rice or naan. For something lighter, the Cauliflower and Chickpea Tacos and Sweet Potato Tacos are always a hit. Browse all our vegetarian dinner ideas below.
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For nights when you need dinner on the table fast, the Broccoli Stir Fry, Tofu with Green Veggies, and Pasta Primavera are all ready in under 30 minutes. The Veggie Ramen is another great weeknight option – comforting, fast, and endlessly customizable with whatever vegetables you have on hand.
This collection has a strong lineup of Indian vegetarian dinners. The Vegan Dal Makhani and Instant Pot Dal Makhani are both rich and deeply spiced. The South Indian-Style Dal is lighter and great with rice. For something more substantial, the Delhi Style Paneer Biryani and Pav Bhaji are classic street food-style dishes that make a full meal.
Legume and tofu-based dinners are the easiest way to hit protein goals without meat. The Instant Pot Chana Dal, Kala Chana (Curried Black Chickpeas), and Black-Eyed Pea Curry are all high in plant protein and fiber. The Vegan No-Meat Meatballs are another solid option – great over pasta or in a sub.
Yes – there is a solid selection of Asian-inspired vegetarian dinners. Chinese takeout favorites include Black Pepper Tofu, Ma Po Tofu, Szechuan Style Tofu, and Moo Shu Vegetables. For Korean and Thai options, there is Korean Tofu Vegetable Stir Fry, Thai Green Curry, and Vegetable Pho.
 For a dinner party, dishes that can be made ahead and scale easily work best. The Delhi Style Paneer Biryani is always impressive and feeds a crowd. The Tofu Tikka Masala and Vegan Dal Makhani both taste better the next day and are great for a spread. For something more casual, a taco bar with the Buffalo Cauliflower Tacos and Cauliflower and Chickpea Tacos is always a crowd-pleaser.