All-Time Best Healthy Vegetarian Meals

These easy meatballs are packed full of traditional Italian spices, fresh herbs, and two types of cheese! They have a beautiful crispy exterior and tender, flavorful interior – and you'll never even miss the meat! (Gluten free option, too!)

This recipe was featured on The Doctors tv show on CBS ... and has nearly 400 reviews! It's the PERFECT vegan mac and cheese, with no soy, fake cheese, or nutritional yeast. Just creamy comfort food goodness! Jenn promises, "You will not believe how good this is!" (Soy free, gluten free, vegan.)

If you love Chipotle, then you've gotta try this delicious vegetarian meal that's just bursting with spices and flavor! Bonus: it's also easier on your wallet than take-out!

Make this healthy vegetarian recipe in under 30 minutes! Crispy tofu and a sticky sweet and sour sauce mimic the classic Chinese takeout dish in this vegetarian friendly meal.

Filled with black beans, sweet potato, avocado and cheese ... so nourishing and delicious!

Featuring whole wheat spaghetti and plenty of veggies in a flavorful Thai peanut sauce ... and it's on the table in under 30 minutes!

A thick and hearty lentil soup packed full of flavor – and so easy to make! Karen says that, after she shared this Instant Pot soup back in 2017, it's been one of her top-most-visited (and top-rated!) recipes ever since. A must-try!

Nutritious zucchini noodles are draped in a glorious alfredo sauce that combines roasted red peppers, soaked walnuts, veggie broth, and spices. A veggie-packed vegan meal!

This easy, plant-based dinner brings home the flavors of New Orleans! It's also perfect for meal-prepping, and the post includes alternate directions for making it in a slow cooker.

Easy to make, delicious, comfort food that everyone loves. This wonderfully moist pot pie is filled veggies and a creamy sauce that you’ll find yourself craving all the time!

This 15-minute Instant Pot Vegetable Chow Mein is a terrific go-to recipe for busy nights. Soniya says, "When I make these noodles everyone gobbles them up!"

Or, for a quick Chow Mein recipe that doesn't require an Instant Pot, try the Easy Vegetable Chow Mein from Masala Herb, which is ready in just 20 minutes.

This vegan sandwich is packed with protein and filled with the delicious flavors of cilantro, celery, dill, green onion and lime!

This rich and creamy dish features cubed paneer cheese in a tomato, butter and cashew sauce (known as makhani gravy). Try it with naan bread, roti or steamed rice ... and see why it's been rated nearly a perfect 5 stars in more than 300 reviews!

Whether it's a holiday, or just a typical weeknight dinner, there's nothing more comforting than delicious, savory vegan meatloaf with creamy mashed potatoes and gravy. No doubt, this healthy vegetarian dinner is pure homestyle comfort food!

The satisfying flavors of Korean BBQ in a 30-minute meal! Simple and absolutely PACKED with veggies!

These Chick-fil-A style nuggets combine agave sweetness and briny pickle juice for a unique yet familiar flavor. Plus everything is oil-free! So fantastic served with a vegan honey mustard dipping sauce. With more than 100 ratings, these are definitely worth a try!

The easy risotto leverages your crockpot to do all the work for you. And you're rewarded with slow cooked whole grains, packed with chickpeas and vegetables!

A low-carb vegan dinner recipe that only requires 5 main ingredients – so quick, nutritious, and easy to make! Plus, it's got loads of vitamins and minerals from the spaghetti squash and kale, a boost of flavor from the sun-dried tomatoes and roasted garlic, and some protein and lovely crunch from the walnuts.

Mexican food lovers, rejoice! This easy quinoa recipe is a protein- and veggie-packed meatless dish that's ready in under 30 minutes (in just one pan). Swapping quinoa for rice really bumps up the protein, and this dish is gluten-free, dairy-free, and vegan, too!

Perfectly soft and chewy ramen noodles are drenched in a nutty, spicy, ultra rich and creamy sesame broth! So satisfying with chewy bits of meat-y mince, and wonderful crunch from the vegetables!

This hearty vegan sandwich is served on toasted ciabatta with sautéed onions, slathered with horseradish mayo. Positively loaded with flavor from red wine, vegan Worcestershire, tamari, and broth!

If you're a fan of Middle Eastern and North African flavors, you’ll love this shakshuka! Eggs are poached in a savory, soul-satisfying spicy red tomato sauce base – a simple recipe that's infinitely flexible and so satisfying.

This easy skillet meal is vegan and gluten-free ... and it's ready in under 30 minutes in just on pot! Loaded with superfoods and wonderful autumn flavors!

This veg-focused meal is a celebration of a few simple, unadorned flavors that shine brilliantly when they’re combined. Nourishing and delicious! For an extra-hearty protein boost, try serving it with a fried or poached egg on top.

Hearty and indulgent, yet this healthy vegetarian recipe takes under 5 minutes to prepare! (With lots of handy spiralizing tips, too.)

Pillowy naan is covered in garlicky tzatziki sauce, Middle Eastern-spiced chickpeas, tahini, fresh herbs and Sriracha in this addictive street food/comfort food mashup!

Naturally gluten free and vegan, this lentil recipe is hearty, healthy ... and perfect for topping pasta (or just about anything else)!

This cheesy quiche is loaded with veggies, all baked in a low-carb, gluten free, and deliciously seasoned cauliflower crust. Lynn says, "Just 2 months after I originally published this post, Huffington Post picked it up and plopped it into a roundup of recipes using cauliflower in unconventional ways. ... Needless to say, this recipe has received some pretty great reviews from folks who have made it."

Sheet pan dinners are all the rage – and for good reason. You literally throw everything onto one pan, bake, and enjoy! Everyone in the family will love this easy-to-make, easy-to-clean-up dinner that's naturally plant-based, vegan, gluten free, and bursting with delicious flavor!

Try pairing this lusciously creamy, vegan curry with roti for a meatless meal your family is sure to love!

Topped with veggies, marinara sauce, melty mozzarella, and toasted seasoned breadcrumbs, these healthy stuffed mushrooms are a crowd pleaser. Plus, you can assemble them ahead of time!

This skillet recipe is an easy, healthy vegan dinner recipe, with plenty of flavor! Quickly chop up an onion and bell pepper, and get 'em sizzling in a skillet while you whip up a speedy sauce for the seitan. Before you know it ... you have dinner ready!

These colorful, flavorful tacos are easy to prepare and can be made vegan. They're a delicious vegetarian dinner that even meat eaters go crazy for. Tex-Mex heaven, drizzled with Avocado Lime Crema!

For another popular vegetarian taco option, check out the Slow Cooker Lentil Quinoa Tacos from Healthy Slow Cooking, too!

Ready in less than 30 minutes, this quick vegetarian meal is packed with flavor AND with lots of yummy veggies! (Vegan and other allergen-free options, too!)

A healthy, spicy, make-ahead meal that can easily be adapted for vegan and gluten-free diets. Made with warming Indian spices, these wraps are freezer-friendly and great for meal prep!

You definitely won’t miss the beef in these tasty Mongolian soy curls. This ingenious recipe is a delicious vegan take on the popular Mongolian Beef dish from PF Chang’s!

A healthy and delicious family dinner made with layers of creamy pumpkin, ricotta, spinach, lasagne sheets, and tomato sauce. A meat-free lasagna filled with yummy veggie goodness!

This healthy vegetarian meal is a meatless version of Brazil’s national dish. Loaded with plant-based protein and fiber, this recipe also happens to be vegan and gluten free. Instructions included for making it in a slow cooker, Instant Pot, and on the stovetop.

This delicious, cheesy vegetable casserole is a unique spin on a French summer vegetable stew. It features flavorful tomato-bell pepper sauce with sliced zucchini, yellow squash, tomatoes, eggplant, and potatoes ... all topped with perfectly melted, golden cheese.

This hearty vegan chickpea and potato curry is mildly spiced, fragrant and delicious. A terrific alternative to takeout – better for you, and kinder on your wallet!

Hearty, filling, savory, sweet and spicy ... this vegetarian ancient grain bowl has it all!

This vegetable paella is packed with veggies and so easy to make, too. It's full of flavor, and so good that you'll barely notice there isn't any seafood in it!

A hearty vegetarian dinner! These burrito bowls are so cheesy, flavorful, and literally stuffed with healthy veggies – they’re comfort food that’s actually good for you!

This vegetarian meal is a spin on typical lamb (or mutton) versions. It's packed with wholesome ingredients – super healthy comfort food for chilly days!

Perfect for meal prep or for an easy weeknight dinner. These bowls are loaded with protein, fiber, heart-healthy fats, and a slew of micronutrients. And, you can customize the ingredients to include any produce or grain you have on hand. Vegan, gluten free, and equal parts nutritious and delicious!

Just 20-minutes (chopping included!) is all you need to make this delicious vegetarian pasta dinner that beautifully highlights the fresh vegetables. It's light and fresh without cream, and really lets the veggies shine!

So perfect paired with pasta, quinoa, rice or mashed potatoes! This is a quick and healthy meal that's ready in less than 30 minutes.

This recipe is extremely flexible and also freezer-friendly! Flavorful peppers are stuffed with rice, lentils, and vegetables for a wholesome, filling meal!

Oven-roasted cauliflower and broccoli make this easy pasta recipe deeply flavorful. It’s deceptively simple … just a few ingredients that add up to surprisingly big, big flavors! Plus, with all those roasted veggies, it’s a meal-in-one with no vegetable side dish needed – perfect for busy nights!

The beloved flavors of 7-Layer Dip … in a delicious Mexican Avocado Toast recipe! Piled high with big flavors and great nutrition, this turns typical breakfast avocado toasts into a perfect option for lunch, dinner, or even game day noshing!

This Easy Zoodles Recipe is the perfect way to try Zucchini Noodles and ease your family into the idea of spiralized veggies! (Although, honestly, we make this all the time now.) Ready in about 15 minutes, it’s a fun way to step up your pasta game and add more veggies into dinnertime!

This quick, incredibly delicious, and very healthy vegetarian chili recipe is ready in about 30 minutes, and is made almost entirely with pantry staples. It’s loaded with so much depth of flavor, and also with nutritional powerhouse ingredients. So fantastic, yet so easy! We don’t miss the meat one bit!

So easy, with such amazing flavors! This vegetarian skillet meal comes together so simply, in just one pot, and can even be made entirely ahead and quickly reheated on busy evenings!

A crisp, cracker-like flatbread crust is the perfect counterpoint to the soft, creamy goat cheese and the succulent, smoky grilled zucchini, yellow squash and onion!

This vegetarian pasta recipe packs big, big flavor in a super-quick (less than 30 minutes, start-to-finish) package! It's the perfect quick dinner on busy weeknights (served straight from the skillet), but it dresses up for dinner parties, too. Fast, easy and so delicious!