43 Delicious Vegetarian Recipes That Can Help Boost Your Diet Gains!
Vegetables. Some people adore them, others hate them, but for a well balanced and healthy diet, most would agree that they are essential.
Packed full of micronutrients, minerals, vitamins and fibre, they can really help accelerate your weight loss and are great for providing a lot of volume for mineral calories, thus keeping your hunger at bay and help you feel satisfied as you are reducing your calories.
We have collected 43 amazing, vegetarian recipes that you will absolutely love! As always, like, save and share your favourites on your social media and share recipes with your friends. Enjoy!
One-Pot Cheese And Tomato Pasta With Spring Vegetables
“One-Pot Cheese and Tomato Pasta with Spring Vegetables and creamy feta – a fab Meat-free Monday meal!” Recipe from KitchenSanctuary.
Cheesy Veggie Chickpea Burgers
“I figured the addition of veggies, cheese and a lovely crispy coating would sell my chickpea burgers to the family. I ended up going full on with the toppings too – making it Mexican themed with avocado, red onion, tomatoes, chilli sauce and soured cream.” Recipe from KitchenSanctuary.
Baked Sweet Potato And Carrot Soup With Cheddar Potato Skin Croutons
“Baked sweet potato and carrot soup with cheddar potato skin croutons – A warming healthier soup. Gluten free & vegetarian.” Recipe from KitchenSanctuary.
Halloumi Burgers With Sticky Chilli Sauce
“Salty halloumi dusted in a semolina coating and fried until golden, served with mushrooms, crunchy onions and lettuce and finished off with a spicy, syrupy sauce.” Recipe from KitchenSanctuary.
Thai Sweet Potato Skins
“Extra crunchy sweet potato skins, stuffed with velvety sweet potato and a mixture of crunchy, spicy zingyness. Serve them with a nice leafy salad for lunch” Recipe from KitchenSanctuary.
Healthy Nachos With Salsa Verde
“These nachos are crunchy, spicy, creamy and full of flavour. What’s more, they’re healthy too!” Recipe from KitchenSanctuary.
Vegan Red Thai Coconut Curry
“This creamy Vegan Red Thai Coconut curry is full of delicious veggies and covered with a thick, coconut sauce. It’s the perfect winter warmer for these cold evenings!” Recipe: http://laurencariscooks.com/vegan-red-thai-coconut-curry/
Cheesy Pea Soup With Roasted Pea Croutons
“But since I can’t leave a recipe alone, I’ve developed it into something even more delicious (if I may say so) by giving it a creamy, “cheesy” element and adding some yummy roasted peas as croutons.” Recipe: http://wallflowerkitchen.com/cheesey-pea-soup-vegan/
Super Quick Vegan Black Bean Burgers
“They are hearty and textured, with a hint of sweetness from the red onion and the barbecue sauce. It’s the perfect balance of flavours for your perfect burger. Try it topped with your favourite salad toppings and extra barbecue sauce for good measure!” Recipe: http://laurencariscooks.com/super-quick-vegan-black-bean-burgers/
Kale Detox Salad w/ Pesto
“But I had to make this salad delicious, because what’s the point of eating it if it’s not delicious?! It’s got roasted potatoes and carrots, brown rice for fiber, chickpeas (of course), and lacinato kale – all topped with a deliciously chloro-filled (see what I did there!?) green pesto. It’s delicious, AND good for your bod! I hope you all love it!” Recipe: wellandfull.com
Vegetable Minestrone Soup
“The beauty of a soup like this is how you can really customise it, for example, if you don’t like (or just don’t have access to) any of the vegetables suggested below, you can just substitute them for something else.” Recipe: http://laurencariscooks.com/winter-vegetable-minestrone-soup/
Vegan Pad Thai
“Pad Thai (or Phad Thai) has been one of my favourite dishes for a while now. Apparently, it’s also one of the most popular Thai dishes outside Thailand so I’m hoping this simple recipe will be a welcome addition to the blog. It’s one of these dishes that are not that difficult to veganise.” Recipe: http://www.lazycatkitchen.com/vegan-pad-thai
Low Fat Pesto Vegan Pasta Salad
“One of my favourite ever lunch choices used to be a pesto pasta salad from Marks & Spencers. Made with pesto, pine nuts, parmesan, spinach and a TON of olive oil – it wasn’t very healthy but it was damn delicious. So I’ve decided to recreate that deliciousness in vegan, gluten-free and low-fat form!” Recipe: wallflowerkitchen.com
Paleo Sweet Potato Waffles
“Paleo Sweet Potato Waffles made with four essential ingredients and a low FODMAP option | Gluten Free, Dairy Fee, Sugar Free” Recipe: asaucykitchen.com
Vegan Jalapeno Chickpea Mac And Cheese
“This Vegan Jalapeño Chickpea Mac and Cheese Pasta is gluten free, full of flavor, and ready in under 45 minutes. Made with a lentil and chickpea pasta, jalapeños, and Mexican spices. It’s a healthy hearty plant based meal that can feed a family or multiple dinners for two!” Recipe: cottercrunch.com
Spicy Tenderstem & Peanut Noodle Stir Fry
“This means that food is my comfort and whenever I’m feeling down, it’s what cheers me up. Yep, that sounds about right. But whether I’m feeling down or not, this Spicy Peanut & Tenderstem Noodle Stir Fry is always a winner…” Recipe: wallflowerkitchen.com
One Pot Ratatouille Spaghetti (Vegan + GF)
“Thankfully, this Chickpea Spaghetti was on of the best. Especially texture-wise, I feel this spaghetti held together much better than other gluten-free pastas. No sogginess, just that perfect bite and texture.” Recipe: wallflowerkitchen.com
Butternut Squash With Rosemary And Halloumi
“Trying to eat more vegetarian meals? Halloumi is your new best friend and pairing it with butternut squash and rosemary is a great place to start.” Recipe: bbc.co.uk
Easy Vegan Chilli Sin Carne
“So I’ve resolved to make more of those. Including this incredibly delicious and satisfying chilli which is very simple to make and takes just half an hour to cook. And if you want to make it extra easy, you can buy ready-prepared soffrito mixes at the supermarket, either in the fresh veg or frozen section. This is a mixture of pre-chopped onion, celery and carrots which is the beginning of this recipe, and many others. A very handy mixture to keep in the freezer for soups, veggie bolognese etc.” Recipe from WallFlowerKitchen.
Baked Green Pea Fritters (Vegan + GF)
“Peas are an often overlooked legume. We tend to think of them as more of a side dish or something we throw into a dish, last minute. Meanwhile chickpeas and beans are used for all kinds of dishes. But green peas so delicious, sweet, they’re a great source of protein, fibre and other goodness. So I wanted to create a recipe that made the best of that. Green pea fritters!” Recipe from WallFlowerKitchen.
Spicy Butternut Squash Soup (Vegan + GF)
“Butternut squash is one of my favourite ingredients in a soup because it gives such a creamy, smooth and silky texture. Plus that delicious sweet flavour. Mmm!” Recipe from WallFlowerKitchen.
Mushroom Lasagna (Vegan + GF)
“A good vegan lasagna is hard to come by. But guys… I think I’ve found one of the best, if I may say so. It’s creamy, rich, flavourful, comforting and oh so satisfying to eat. The tastiest vegan lasagna I’ve tried so far!” Recipe from WallFlowerKitchen.
Butternut Squash Noodles With Creamy Garlic Mushrooms & Lentils (Vegan & GF)
“I’m often guilty of making out-of-season recipes, such as this rather autumnal-looking dish, featuring spiralized butternut squash, mushrooms, sage and lentils.” Recipe from WallFlowerKitchen.
Shirataki Noodles With Almond Butter Sauce (Vegan + Paleo)
“Have you tried Shirataki noodles before? They’re often called “Miracle” noodles or “Zero” noodles because of the fact they contain no calories, fat or carbs! Sounds too good to be true, right? They’re naturally gluten-free and grain-free, meaning they are also suitable for Paleo diets.” Recipe from WallFlowerKitchen.
Greek Pasta Salad With Almond Feta (Vegan + GF)
“I’ve made this Greek salad even more substantial, I’ve turned it into a pasta salad! Using brown rice penne which is not only gluten-free but high in protein and much more healthy than ordinary wheat pasta. To veganize it, I’ve made a feta cheese from almonds and don’t worry it’s SUPER quick and easy to make, with no expensive ingredients…” Recipe from WallFlowerKitchen.
Lentil Pasta With Arugula Pesto
“It’s not just any bowl of pasta though. It’s LENTIL pasta. (More on that in a minute!) And it’s ARUGULA pesto. Yums all the way around because it’s absolutely delicious and it’s absolutely good-for-you.” Recipe from ANutritionistEats. 397 Calories.
Butternut Squash & Lentil Soup
“I’m always doing my best to add in high protein plant-based sources when I can, the addition of lentils are perfect for that while adding extra thickness to the overall soup. Lentils of all color should be a part of any heart healthy diet.” Recipe from SimpleVeganista.
10 Minute Black Bean & Corn Quesadillas Recipe
“These black bean quesadillas are one of my favorite things to make for lunch! They are quick, simple, and ready in 10 minutes or less!” Recipe from DashingDish.
Spiralized Zucchini Casserole With Red Peppers, Spinach And Artichokes (Low Carb)
“This spiralized zucchini casserole is packed with protein and is a low carb and gluten free breakfast or dinner that is under 150 calories! Spinach and artichokes keep it light and healthy!” Recipe from FoodFaithFitness.
Spaghetti Squash Mac & Cheese
“Lighten things up with this healthy twist on mac and cheese that amps up the nutritional value as it cuts back on calories and carbs.” Recipe from FitSugar.
Mushroom and Spinach Cauliflower Pilau
“So for my second blendability recipe I decided to use Portabellini mushrooms, sauteed with a little garlic, butter and chilli, then combined with grated cauliflower and baby spinach and topped off with fresh chopped parsley. As easy as that. Combining the mushrooms with these fresh ingredients, a simple dish is transformed into a healthy and wholesome meal.” Recipe from Aninas-Recipes.
Cauliflower Crust Pizza
“If Saturday is pizza night at your house, try this veg-powered alternative. Freshly grated cauliflower serves as the base for the creative and delicious crust that you can fold up just like traditional pizza!” Recipe from FitSugar.
White Bean, Kale, and Pesto Soup
“I’ve tried a lot of recipes for soups and stews over the past two years, but there are a handful that I come back to time and again. Portuguese kale soup, corn and cheddar chowder, minestrone, pork and black eyed pea chili, and this one. I love how the pesto melts into the soup and gives it a smooth, creamy texture and an herbal, slightly sharp flavor.” Recipe from KatieAtTheKitchenDoor.
Corn & Potato Chowder
“This chowder is one of my all-time childhood favorites. My mom used to make it regularly during the fall and winter, and I always had at least two bowls and two thick slices of fresh-out-of-the-oven anadama bread and went to bed very, very full.” Recipe from KatieAtTheKitchenDoor.
Vegetarian Cashew Chilli
“I love how easy it is to make, and how rich the flavors are – sweet from the raisins and tomatoes, a little bitter from the addition of beer, lots of herbs and spices, crunchy cashews, and of course, tons of shredded cheddar cheese melted on top. It’s all vegetables and beans and spices, but still super flavorful and satisfying – make a big batch and feel good about your dinner all week.” Recipe from KatieAtTheKitchenDoor.
Middle Eastern Chickpea & Cauliflower Stew
“Really it’s somewhere between a stew and a vegetarian tagine, with sweet dried apricots plumped up from the rich broth, hearty chunks of sweet potato and cauliflower, and a thick, sweet-and-sour, almost sauce-like broth. Pomegranate molasses, preserved lemon, cinnamon, coriander, harissa, cumin, and nutmeg are the flavor base, making for a sweet and warming dish.” Recipe from WallFlowerKitchen.
High-Protein Pancakes With Banana Cream Sauce
“While Greek yoghurt, eggs, and protein smoothies are excellent high-protein breakfast ideas, here’s a scrumptious meal that’ll offer over twice the amount of protein — almost 30 grams per 378-calorie serving!” Recipe from PopSugar.
Green Goddess Fig Nourish Bowls
“Quick and Easy Green Goddess Fig Nourish Bowls! These plant powered nourish bowls are packed with super greens, healthy fats, nature’s candy (Fruit and Figs), and topped with homemade green goddess dressing. They will fill you up and nourish you all at once. Paleo, Vegan, and Whole 30 friendly!” Recipe from CotterCrunch.
Paleo Chili Garlic Cauliflower ‘Risotto’ Bowls
“These Chili Garlic Cauliflower “Risotto” Bowls are an easy Paleo dish to satisfy that comfort food craving! A healthy vegan recipe with a spicy sauce. The Cauliflower Rice is the “risotto” and is cooked a non dairy (coconut or almond) milk; all in one pan! The sauce is made extra spicy and creamy with chili, garlic, and avocado combined. Pretty much great on EVERYTHING!” Recipe from CotterCrunch.
Smashed Mexican Bean Avocado Toast (Vegan Friendly)
“Smashed Mexican Beans Avocado Toast! Avocado Toast Recipes need a little upgrade. This Fully Loaded MEXICAN style avocado toast recipe is Gluten Free, Vegan Friendly loaded with Flavor!! A simple, yet spicy, meatless meal, breakfast, or even a healthy appetizer.” Recipe from CotterCrunch.
Avocado Tomato Gouda Socca Pizza
“What’s not to love about this Avocado Tomato Gouda Socca Pizza recipe? A grain free, gluten free Avocado Tomato Gouda Socca Pizza made with chickpea flour and topped with Avocado, Gouda, Tomato, and Sprouted Greens! Seriously easy to make, egg free, vegan option, OMG delicious!” Recipe from CotterCrunch.
Creamy Tomato Gluten Free Penne Pasta
“A Creamy Tomato Gluten Free Penne Pasta dish that’s ready in 25 minutes, delicious, and dairy free. This gluten free penne pasta recipe is perfect for those who are new to gluten free or are looking for a lighter pasta dish alternative! It’s protein packed vegetarian pasta with a healthy amount of plant based Iron.” Recipe from CotterCrunch.
Green Goddess Spiralized Potato Salad
“Easy Green Goddess spiralized Potato Salad! A paleo and vegan pasta style potato salad that’s so flavorful and healthy! A perfectly creamy potluck side dish. Or grab a spoon and hog this salad all for yourself!” Recipe from CotterCrunch.
