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19 Vegetarian Recipes That Bring the Veggie Vibes

Published: Sep 13, 2025 by Janelle This post may contain affiliate links - read my disclaimer for full details... Leave a Comment

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Say goodbye to bland salads and hello to flavor-packed plant power. These 19 vegetarian recipes are all about bold tastes, hearty textures, and meals that hit the spot. Whether you’re a lifelong veggie lover or just dabbling, these dishes make meat-free magic happen on your plate.

Instant Pot Mashed Cauliflower (Keto & Gluten Free)

Instant Pot Mashed Cauliflower in a white bowl with a spoon, parsley, butter, salt, and black pepper.
Instant Pot Mashed Cauliflower (Keto & Gluten Free). Photo credit: Lara Clevenger.

Instant Pot Mashed Cauliflower is a great low carb alternative to potatoes! These Cauliflower mashed potatoes are deliciously buttery! Also, this mashed cauliflower recipe is low in carbs and is a healthy side dish!
Get the Recipe: Instant Pot Mashed Cauliflower (Keto & Gluten Free)

Roasted Potatoes and Green Beans

Roasted Potatoes and Green Beans with parsley, salt, and pepper.
Roasted Potatoes and Green Beans. Photo credit: Lara Clevenger.

Roasted potatoes and green beans make for a delicious and easy side dish! Complex carbs and a starch, all you need to do is add your favorite protein! These roasted vegetables are vegan and gluten-free!
Get the Recipe: Roasted Potatoes and Green Beans

Blackstone Green Beans

Blackstone Green Beans with pepper and salt in a white bowl with a spoon.
Blackstone Green Beans. Photo credit: Lara Clevenger.

Making green beans on the Blackstone Griddle is incredibly easy to do! These green beans have just 5 ingredients and are made in just 10 minutes! Not only do they taste delicious, but they're a great low carb side dish!
Get the Recipe: Blackstone Green Beans

Easy Blackstone Broccoli Recipe

Easy Blackstone Broccoli Recipe in a white bowl with a spoon.
Easy Blackstone Broccoli Recipe. Photo credit: Lara Clevenger.

Making broccoli on the Blackstone Griddle is incredibly easy to do! Have deliciously tender broccoli ready in no time at all. Broccoli is a great keto Blackstone recipe that pairs easily with many proteins.
Get the Recipe: Easy Blackstone Broccoli Recipe

Air Fryer Brussel Sprouts

Air fryer Brussel Sprouts in a white bowl with a spoon.
Air Fryer Brussel Sprouts. Photo credit: Lara Clevenger.

Enjoy crispy and delicious brussel sprouts in only 10 minutes with this air fryer recipe! Needing only six ingredients, this side dish is sure to grace your weeknight menu over and over again. These brussel sprouts are nutrient-rich, high in fiber, and are gluten-free!
Get the Recipe: Air Fryer Brussel Sprouts

Chewy Molasses Cookies

A hand holds a chewy molasses cookie facing the camera with more cookies on a baking sheet in the background.
Chewy Molasses Cookies. Photo credit: Honest and Truly.

There is nothing better than a slightly spicy molasses cookie. This has been a favorite for generations, and it makes the tastiest, chewiest cookie that flat out disappears every time you make a batch.
Get the Recipe: Chewy Molasses Cookies

Turtle Brownies

A piece of Turtle Brownie with ice cream on a plate.
Turtle Brownies. Photo credit: Cook What You Love.

Serioulsy the best Turtle Brownies on the planet! I've been making these brownies for more than 2 decades and they're still the most recommended dessert in my house! Treat your family to these amazing brownies today!
Get the Recipe: Turtle Brownies

Red Velvet Cake

A ring-shaped red velvet cake with white icing is sliced to reveal its red interior, displayed on a pink cake stand.
Red Velvet Cake. Photo credit: Easy Homemade Life.

Get ready to fall in love with this homemade red velvet cake! The cake is light, moist, and has delicious flavors of buttermilk, cocoa, and vanilla. The sweet cream cheese topping and sprinkles complete the package. Make it for your next get-together, or when the cravings hit, because life is too short for bad cake!
Get the Recipe: Red Velvet Cake

Au Gratin Potato Stacks

Au Gratin Potato Stacks on a white plate.
Au Gratin Potato Stacks. Photo credit: Cook What You Love.

You know about au gratin potatoes, but this fun twist makes them individual size and everybody gets their own fair share of crunchy cheesy bits! So creamy, tender, and flavorful - Au Gratin Potato Stacks are going to become a new favorite!
Get the Recipe: Au Gratin Potato Stacks

Cinnamon Apples

Image shows a Fork holding a bite of cinnamon apples with a ramekin holding more in the background.
Cinnamon Apples. Photo credit: Honest and Truly.

Indulge in the cozy sweetness of our Instant Pot Cinnamon Apples recipe. Slices of tender apples, delicately spiced with cinnamon, cooked to perfection in the Instant Pot. Get ready to fill your home with the irresistible aroma of warm, comforting apples that are perfect for desserts or as a topping for breakfast treats.
Get the Recipe: Cinnamon Apples

Broccoli Casserole

Close-up of a spoon scooping creamy broccoli casserole topped with a golden, crispy layer from a baking dish.
Broccoli Casserole. Photo credit: Quick Prep Recipes.

Your dinner table needs this easy and delicious broccoli casserole ASAP! It’s the ultimate comfort dish that’s made with soft, tender broccoli tossed in a creamy, cheesy sauce, then baked to perfection with crispy, buttery crackers on top. This flavorful one-pan, from-scratch dish is the easiest way to get everyone excited about eating their veggies!
Get the Recipe: Broccoli Casserole

Garlic Mashed Potatoes

A bowl of garlic mashed potatoes with a wooden spoon resting on top.
Garlic Mashed Potatoes. Photo credit: Quick Prep Recipes.

These garlic mashed potatoes are the absolute best you will ever taste. They’re creamy, dreamy, and just the right amount of garlicky - simple enough for weeknight dinners yet special enough for your holiday celebrations. With its perfect balance of fluffy potatoes, rich butter, creamy milk, and aromatic garlic, you won’t want mashed potatoes any other way ever again.
Get the Recipe: Garlic Mashed Potatoes

The Best Low-Carb Bread

A close-up of a loaf of bread with a slice cut off, placed on a wooden surface.
The Best Low-Carb Bread. Photo credit: Primal Edge Health.

Satisfy your bread cravings without breaking your healthy lifestyle with this recipe for the ultimate low-carb bread. With a fluffy texture and a delicious flavor, this bread is perfect for sandwiches, toast, or as a side for soups and salads.
Get the Recipe: The Best Low-Carb Bread

No-Bake Cheesecake Fluff

A spoon dipping into a bowl of cheesecake fluff.
No-Bake Cheesecake Fluff. Photo credit: Primal Edge Health.

Indulge in a single serving of velvety and luscious dessert with this no-bake cheesecake. Made with a focus on a creamy cream cheese fluff, it's a hassle-free treat that will satisfy your sweet tooth in no time.
Get the Recipe: No-Bake Cheesecake Fluff

Mediterranean White Bean Salad with Feta

Side view of white bean salad in bowl with tongs.
Mediterranean White Bean Salad with Feta. Photo credit: At the Immigrant's Table.

Experience the taste of the Mediterranean with the Mediterranean White Bean Salad. The creamy white beans, juicy tomatoes, and crumbled feta cheese come together to create a refreshing summer salad that is both satisfying and delicious.
Get the Recipe: Mediterranean White Bean Salad with Feta

No-Bake Cheesecake (for one)

No bake cheesecake fluff in ceramic bowl with silver spoon.
No-Bake Cheesecake (for one). Photo credit: Primal Edge Health.

Indulge in a velvety and luscious dessert with this no-bake cheesecake. Made with a focus on a creamy cream cheese fluff, it's a hassle-free treat that will satisfy your sweet tooth in no time.
Get the Recipe: No-Bake Cheesecake (for one)

Eggplant Tomato Stacks

Eggplant tomato stacks with grilled eggplant slices and tomato layers.
Eggplant Tomato Stacks. Photo credit: At the Immigrant's Table.

Impress your guests with these elegant eggplant tomato stacks that are as beautiful as they are delicious. Layers of grilled eggplant and ripe tomato slices are stacked together, drizzled with a balsamic glaze, and garnished with fresh basil. This vibrant and flavorful side dish celebrates the summer's bounty in every bite.
Get the Recipe: Eggplant Tomato Stacks

Ultra Moist Chocolate Cake

Image shows a slice of chocolate frosted chocolate cake on a plate sitting on a wooden table.
Ultra Moist Chocolate Cake. Photo credit: Honest and Truly.

This is the ultimate chocolate cake. It's rich and chocolate-y, and it's so moist. It makes for a perfect layer cake that everyone loves, but you can also bake it in a 9x13 pan if you prefer.
Get the Recipe: Ultra Moist Chocolate Cake

Peanut Butter Bread

Loaf of peanut butter bread with one cut slice on white cutting board.
Peanut Butter Bread. Photo credit: Real Life of Lulu.

Peanut Butter Bread is a 1940s quick bread recipe and is easy to make. Add some butter or jam to warm bread for a delicious treat!
Get the Recipe: Peanut Butter Bread

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