21 Vegetarian Recipes That’ll Make You Forget Meat Was Ever a Thing

Meat? Never heard of her. These 21 vegetarian recipes are all about bold flavors, fresh ingredients, and dishes so satisfying you won’t miss a thing. Think creamy curries, crispy fritters, and pasta bowls that taste like pure comfort. Whether you’re vegetarian, veggie-curious, or just looking for something lighter (but still filling), these recipes will have you saying, “Wait… this doesn’t have meat?”

Easy Blackstone Broccoli Recipe

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.
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Air Fryer Brussel Sprouts

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!
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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!
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Air Fryer Spaghetti Squash

Air Fryer Spaghetti Squash is a delicious side dish and easy low carb recipe. It's a good low carb alternative to pasta and great for those following a keto or paleo diet! BONUS it's super easy to make and done in less than 20 minutes!
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Low Carb Spaghetti Sauce

This Low Carb Spaghetti Sauce recipe is made with minimal ingredients and will soon become a family favorite. Bursting with flavor, this homemade keto spaghetti sauce will rival even the best store bought brands!
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Instant Pot Cauliflower

Instant Pot Cauliflower couldn't be easier to make! Just 1 minute under pressure gives you perfectly steamed cauliflower! Simply seasoned, this recipe is great for keto, paleo and gluten-free diets.
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Buttermilk Biscuits

Buttermilk biscuit on plate with butter. — Buttermilk Biscuits. Photo credit: Little Bit Recipes.

These small-batch buttermilk biscuits are perfect for two people! They're light and fluffy, with just the right buttery flavor.
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Cake Mix Mug Cake

Do you ever crave cake but don't want to go through the hassle of making a full-size one? You can make a delicious cake in a mug using cake mix in just a few minutes when baking it in the microwave. The no-butter cream cheese frosting is quick to make too.
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Carrot Cake In A Mug

Indulge in this tasty, easy-to-make carrot mug cake! This delicious microwave baked treat is the perfect treat for any time, ready in just a few minutes.
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Gochujang Noodles

Gochujang Noodles are so full of flavor, you won’t be able to stop eating them. Imagine chewy noodles bathed in a rich and creamy, spicy, savory sauce studded with tender greens and meaty sliced mushrooms.
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Japanese Cucumber Salad or Sunomono

A black bowl of Japanese cucumber salad garnished with sesame seeds. — Japanese Cucumber Salad or Sunomono. Photo credit: All Ways Delicious.

Japanese cucumber salad is a refreshing side dish for hot weather! It goes perfectly with grilled fish and meat or spicy dishes. It is easy to make, light, and uses just a few ingredients.
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Kachumber Salad

Kachumber Salad is a colorful salad of chopped raw veggies—chopped tomatoes, cucumbers, red onions, and chile peppers. It’s seasoned with fresh cilantro or coriander leaves, ground spices, and a squeeze of lemon juice or lime juice and makes a great side for Indian dishes from veggie curries to biryani.
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Low Carb Chocolate Roulade

This Low Carb Chocolate Roulade or as some can call it chocolate Swiss roll cake is not only sugar-free but grain-free, gluten-free and also scrumptiously soft, fluffy and creamy, filled with cocoa aroma. Perfect dessert choice for your Christmas table or just a party you are planning to attend.
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Rainbow Chia Pudding

Learn how to make Rainbow Chia Pudding in a few minutes that will brighten up every single table for either breakfast, potluck, or a party. This fully low carb, gluten-free, grain-free, and diabetic friendly chia seed pudding is super nutritious and the best fit for meal prep Ideas.
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Low Carb Crepes

Crepes layered on top of each other on a cake stand with nutella on top. — Low Carb Crepes. Photo credit: Low Carb - No Carb.

Our easy Low Carb Crepes Recipe with almond flour is great with sweet or savory fillings for your breakfast or a dessert. These crepes are made in a few minutes using low carb ingredients we all have at home.
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Low Carb Peanut Butter Cheesecake

Peanut Butter Cheesecake on a plate with caramelized nuts on top. — Low Carb Peanut Butter Cheesecake. Photo credit: Low Carb - No Carb.

Extra creamy, light, and fluffy, this crustless easy Low Carb Peanut Butter Cheesecake made in an Instant Pot with 4 ingredients is only done in less than half an hour. Entirely sugar-free, low carb, gluten-free, grain-free, and diabetic friendly, our peanut butter dessert will surprise everyone with its deliciousness.
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No-Base Instant Pot Lemon Cheesecake

No-Base Instant Pot Keto Lemon Cheesecake with meringue on top. — No-Base Instant Pot Lemon Cheesecake. Photo credit: Low Carb - No Carb.

Extra quick and easy, our No-Base Instant Pot Lemon Cheesecake with sugar-free meringue is rich in flavors and super creamy with that perfect slightly sour lemon aftertaste. Fully low-carb, gluten-free, grain-free, diabetic friendly and, of course, sugar-free, this lemon cheesecake is made with only 4 ingredients plus meringue and baked in 20 minutes.
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How To Make Infused Cold Brew Tea

Infused Cold Brew Tea glases. — How To Make Infused Cold Brew Tea. Photo credit: Low Carb - No Carb.

Learn How To Make Infused Cold Brew Tea in the comfort of your home without expensive equipment and gadgets to give you various flavored beverages. Pick your favorite teas to cold brew and enjoy making the perfect lemonade you admire the most.
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Summer Cupcakes

A basket with cupcakes topped with toasted frosting. — Summer Cupcakes. Photo credit: Tiny Batch Cooking.

Cupcakes are such a fun and simple way to celebrate the flavors of summer. I love this Summer Cupcakes recipe because it brings a burst of sunshine to your taste buds with every bite. When you're enjoying them at a beach picnic or simply craving a light, fresh dessert at home, these cupcakes are the perfect sweet treat for the season.
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Feta Beet Salad

Beet salad with crumbled feta, pistachios and fresh herbs on a plate with serving spoon. — Feta Beet Salad. Photo credit: Running to the Kitchen.

This beet salad with feta cheese is a truly delicious and impressive dish using simple ingredients. Cooked beets, crumbled feta and pistachios come together with fresh herbs and a lemon olive oil dressing to enjoy as a side salad or light meal.
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