10 Easy Vegetarian Dinner Recipes For Eco-Friendliness
The Vegetarian Dinner Recipes are free of meat and fish but typically include vegetables, fruits, whole grains, nuts, seeds, and legumes. They might also contain dairy and eggs, depending on one's dietary preference, and are great for a person who wants a balanced diet.
Vegetarian Dinners Recipes
These dinner recipes in our meal plans can help to diversify our diet, promote better health, and encourage more sustainable eating habits. It can also be an exciting way to explore new flavors and foods, sparking creativity in the kitchen. So, why wait? Scroll down to pick the best vegetarian dinner recipe from the list we provided below and start cooking.
Zucchini Lasagna
Ingredients
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- 2 pounds zucchini 4-5 medium zucchini
- ¼ teaspoon salt
- 1 pound lean ground beef
- 1 medium onion diced
- 3 cloves garlic minced
- 28 ounces crushed tomatoes
- 14 ounces diced tomatoes drained
- 1 ½ teaspoons Italian seasoning
- 1 teaspoon sugar
- 1 bay leaf
- 2 cups ricotta cheese or cottage cheese
- 1 egg beaten
- ½ teaspoon dried basil
- ¼ cup parmesan cheese shredded
- 1 ½ cups mozzarella cheese shredded
Creamy Cucumber Salad
Ingredients
- 2 long English cucumbers
- ⅓ cup white onion sliced, optional
For the Dressing
- ½ cup sour cream or plain greek yogurt
- 3 tablespoons mayonnaise
- ¼ cup fresh dill chopped
- 3 tablespoons white vinegar
- ½ teaspoon white sugar
- salt to taste
Creamy Sun Dried Tomato Pesto Pasta
INGREDIENTS
- ½ lb dried pasta of any desired shape
- 3 oz jarred sun-dried tomato pesto
- ½ cup heavy cream
- 4 oz mascarpone cheese
- ⅛ tsp red pepper flakes
- ¼-½ cup pasta water to thin sauce
- salt to taste
- fresh basil for garnish
- freshly grated parmesan for garnish
Caprese Gnocchi Sheet Pan Recipe
INGREDIENTS
- 16 oz Gnocchi fresh or refrigerated
- 10 oz Cherry Tomatoes
- 8 oz Fresh Mozzarella Pearls
- 1 tablespoon Extra Virgin Olive Oil
- ¼ teaspoon Garlic Powder
- ¼ teaspoon Onion Powder
- ¼ teaspoon Kosher Salt
- ¼ teaspoon Freshly Cracked Pepper
- 2 tablespoon Pesto Sauce
- Fresh Basil Leaves (for garnish)
- Balsamic Glaze (as a drizzle)
Loaded Vegetarian Nachos
Ingredients:
For Nachos:
- ~8 oz sturdy tortilla chips (enough to cover the bottom of a sheet pan with some overlapping)
- 1 can low sodium black beans, drained and rinsed
- 1 red bell pepper, finely chopped
- ½ red onion, finely chopped
- 1 jalapeno pepper, thinly sliced*
- 8 oz thickly shredded cheddar jack or Mexican-style blend cheese**
- ½ cup salsa (fresh/pico de gallo or jarred, optional)
For Avocado Crema:
- 1 avocado
- juice of 1 lime
- ¼ cup fresh cilantro, plus more for garnish
- 2 cloves garlic
- ½ teaspoon salt
Vegan Hamburger Helper
ingredients
- 1 ½ Cups Gluten-Free Macaroni Pasta
- 10 oz Beyond Beef Crumbles
- ½ Cup Chopped Sweet Onion
- 1 ½ Cups Low-Sodium Vegetable Broth (or Water)
- ½ Cup Unsweetened Non-Dairy Milk
- ½ Cup Fire-Roasted Crushed Tomatoes
- 2 TB Ketchup
- 1 TB Yellow Mustard
- 1 TB Dill Pickle Juice
- 1 Tsp Dried Oregano
- ½ Tsp Garlic Powder
- ½ Tsp Black Pepper
- ½ Tsp Paprika
- 1 Cup Vegan Cheddar Cheese Shreds
Creamy Mushroom Pappardelle
INGREDIENTS
- 3 cloves fresh garlic, minced
- 16 ounces fresh mushrooms, sliced
- ½ cup butter, divided
- 1 cup whipping cream
- 500g Williams Sonoma pappardelle pasta (1 lb)
- ½ cup parmesan cheese, grated
- Salt, to taste
- Black pepper, to taste
- Chopped parsley, for garnish
Halloumi Stroganoff
INGREDIENTS
- 200 grams halloumi cheese
- 2 tablespoon olive oil or butter divided
- 1 onion, chopped
- 4 cups fresh spinach
- 2 cloves garlic, chopped or minced
- 1 package mushrooms, button or cremini (227 g)
- ⅓ cup white wine
- 2 cups broth of your choice
- 2 tablespoon all purpose flour
- 1 tablespoon grainy mustard
- ½ teaspoon dried thyme If using fresh thyme: add 1 ½ teaspoon chopped
- pinch nutmeg
- ½ cup blended cottage cheese or sour cream
- 2 teaspoon maple syrup
- pepper to taste
Noodles
- 200 grams egg noodles cook to package directions
Air Fryer Pasta Bake
INGREDIENTS
- 250 gramspasta uncooked
- 500 gramspasta sauce I mixed tomato sauce and cheese sauce.
- 75 gramscheddar cheese
Optional
- 1 cupmixed vegetables cooked
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No Bean Chili
INGREDIENTS
- ½ tablespoon olive oil
- 1 pound ground meat (turkey, beef, or chicken)
- ½ cup diced yellow onion
- 1 teaspoon black pepper
- 1 teaspoon sea salt
- 1 green bell pepper (diced)
- 1 cup diced sweet potatoes
- 1 tablespoon oregano
- 2 tablespoon chili powder
- 2 tablespoon cumin
- 1 tablespoon paprika
- 1 teaspoon cinnamon
- 1 teaspoon garlic powder
- 1 teaspoon onion powder
- 15 ounces pumpkin purée
- 10.75 ounces tomato purée (or fire roasted tomatoes)
- 3 cups chicken broth
