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19 Vegetarian Recipes That Prove Meat-Free Can Be Mouthwatering

Published: Sep 25, 2025 by Janelle This post may contain affiliate links - read my disclaimer for full details... Leave a Comment

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Vegetarian meals are far from boring when you know how to pack them with flavor, texture, and creativity. These 19 vegetarian recipes showcase everything from hearty pastas to flavorful curries, fresh grain bowls, and cheesy bakes that will have you going back for seconds. Whether you’re a full-time vegetarian or just looking for delicious meatless options, this collection will make you excited to cook plant-based meals again and again.

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

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

Instant Pot Cauliflower

Instant Pot Cauliflower in a white bowl with a fork.
Instant Pot Cauliflower. Photo credit: Lara Clevenger.

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.
Get the Recipe: Instant Pot Cauliflower

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

Vegan Nutella

A slice of bread with dairy free chocolate hazelnut spread on it.
Vegan Nutella. Photo credit: Sage Alpha Gal.

Do you love Nutella's rich chocolate and hazelnut flavor but need a dairy-free option? Here’s how to make vegan Nutella that’s alpha-gal friendly while packing more protein and less refined sugar than the original.
Get the Recipe: Vegan Nutella

Buffalo Deviled Eggs

Buffalo Deviled Eggs. Photo credit: Real Balanced.

This simple Buffalo Deviled Eggs recipe requires just 10 minutes of your time to prepare. Take your traditional deviled eggs to the next level and impress all of the guests that you share these with.
Get the Recipe: Buffalo Deviled Eggs

Greek Salad Meal Prep Jars

Low-carb Greek salad meal prep jars.
Greek Salad Meal Prep Jars. Photo credit: Real Balanced.

This Greek Salad Meal Prep Jars recipe is the perfect solution for those of you that are busy and always on-the-go and just want a quick and simple lunch. From start to finish, this meal prep recipe takes only 10 minutes to make.
Get the Recipe: Greek Salad Meal Prep Jars

Scallion Pancakes

Flaky and crispy Chinese scallion pancakes on a black plate.
Scallion Pancakes. Photo credit: Sassy Chopsticks.

Scallion pancakes are made with scallions, flour, water, and oil, then pan-fried until golden brown.
Get the Recipe: Scallion Pancakes

Avocado Smoothie With Boba Recipe

Creamy avocado smoothie with chewy boba pearls in glasses with a pink color straw.
Avocado Smoothie With Boba Recipe. Photo credit: Sassy Chopsticks.

The avocado smoothie with boba recipe is made with milk, condensed milk, avocado puree, honey, and black tapioca boba balls.
Get the Recipe: Avocado Smoothie With Boba Recipe

Best Tropical Smoothie

Two glasses with tropical smoothie and limes.
Best Tropical Smoothie. Photo credit: Two City Vegans.

This Tropical Smoothie Recipe is your go-to for cooling down and pepping up with lively flavors and nutrients. Ideal for breakfast, a snack, or after a workout, it blends coconut milk's creaminess with the tropical zing of mango, pineapple, banana, and lime. Great for a nutritious kids' snack, a dairy-free option, or just a tropical taste, it's bound to be a hit
Get the Recipe: Best Tropical Smoothie

Whoopie Pies

A chocolate whoopie pie with marshmallow filling with a bite out of it.
Whoopie Pies. Photo credit: Baking Beauty.

Whoopie Pies feature creamy marshmallow filling sandwiched between 2 soft melt-in-your-mouth cakes. These are quick to make and always disappear fast in my house.
Get the Recipe: Whoopie Pies

Orange Julius

Two orange julius drinks garnished with an orange wedge.
Orange Julius. Photo credit: Baking Beauty.

Save yourself a trip to the mall with this cool and creamy orange smoothie. It tastes just like an Orange Julius and is ready in 5 minutes or less.
Get the Recipe: Orange Julius

Vegan Cashew Carrot Ginger Soup

Vegan Cashew Carrot Ginger Soup. Photo credit: MOON and spoon and yum.

A deliciously creamy Vegan Carrot Cashew Ginger Soup quickly and easily made as a dump and start recipe for the Instant Pot or on the stovetop. Vegan, dairy-free, gluten-free, soy-free and refined sugar-free.
Get the Recipe: Vegan Cashew Carrot Ginger Soup

Scrumptious Apple and Pear Chutney

Scrumptious Apple and Pear Chutney. Photo credit: MOON and spoon and yum.

Savor the flavors of autumn by making this Scrumptious Apple and Pear Chutney. This delectable chutney is flavorful enough to eat on its own, or it can be used as an accompaniment to rich dishes. Naturally vegan and gluten-free.
Get the Recipe: Scrumptious Apple and Pear Chutney

Instant Pot Chipotle Peruano Beans

Instant Pot Chipotle Peruano Beans. Photo credit: MOON and spoon and yum.

These creamy, buttery, tender Peruvian beans are super simple, healthy and easy to make. Spiced with ground chipotle pepper powder, these pressure cooker beans are filled with a deep, smoky flavor that accommodates a variety of dishes.
Get the Recipe: Instant Pot Chipotle Peruano Beans

Lemon Poppy Seed Granola

Lemon Poppy Seed Granola. Photo credit: MOON and spoon and yum.

This easy granola recipe is super flavorful, delicious and healthy! I first created this Lemon Poppy Seed Granola three years ago, and have made it several times since. I’m so excited to be finally sharing it with you! This fun vegan granola makes a great breakfast cereal with milk or on its own as a grab and go snack or hiking accompaniment!
Get the Recipe: Lemon Poppy Seed Granola

Crispy Smashed Potato Salad

A bowl of creamy potato salad garnished with chopped green onions on a wooden table.
Crispy Smashed Potato Salad. Photo credit: xoxoBella.

With roasted garlic, a creamy lemon and herb dressing and crispy-skin potatoes that are tender inside, this smashed potato salad is a winner.
Get the Recipe: Crispy Smashed Potato Salad

Coconut Custard Pie

Slice of coconut custard pie topped with whipped cream and toasted coconut flakes on a white plate with a fork beside it.
Coconut Custard Pie. Photo credit: xoxoBella.

Whenever you're craving something sweet, this coconut custard pie is sure to please your palate. It's easy to make and tastes so good.
Get the Recipe: Coconut Custard Pie

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Hi, I’m Lara, a Registered Dietitian and Personal Trainer with a passion for food and travel.

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