48 Meatless Dinner Ideas That Everyone at the Table Will Love

You can use any type of winter squash (like kabocha or butternut) in this dish. Serve it with a big green salad and dinner is set.

It’s so much tastier than the veggie pie from your takeout spot (but just as easy to get on the table, thanks to store-bought seeded flatbread).

We’ll leave the raw fish business to the pros, thank you very much.

Chili is the original one-pot meal, and one of our all-time favorites at that. Plus, it’s easily customizable based on your veggie preferences.

Sad salads are a thing of the past. This one is packed with protein and hearty enough for dinner, plus there’s plenty of cheese—swoon.

This risotto has a secret: It’s made in the Instant Pot, so you don’t have to stir a thing.

Behold, our favorite way to enjoy tofu. It’s flavorful and easy to make, and that romesco sauce is *chef’s kiss*.

If you have a batch of leftover cooked quinoa at the ready, this one comes together in ten minutes.

One giant quesadilla is far superior to a few small ones. Why? Because you don’t have to stand around by the stove making each one.

This pasta is full of sneaky vegetables, but it’s surprisingly kid friendly. Boxed mac and cheese, we’ll see you on the flip side.

Do you like garlic, olive oil and dinners that are ready in 20 minutes? Us too.

Store-bought cheese tortellini is kind of like magic. It takes little effort to dress up but tastes like you’re a regular Italian nonna.

Is this the next best thing to a Sicilian vacation? All signs point to yes.

The only part you have to cook is the fritters, so this dish is as easy to make as it is impressive.

We’ll admit this recipe is a little more involved than calling for delivery, but the results are so worth it.

They’re crispy on the outside, fluffy on the inside and require absolutely zero deep-frying.

No need to bust out the grill for these babies. They’re seared on the stove for ultimate crispiness.

Treat the risotto like a blank canvas and use whatever seasonal produce looks best at the market (or whatever you already have in your fridge).

We bet you have all the ingredients—all six of them—in your pantry right now.

Psst: Any of the veggies can be swapped for whatever you have on hand— broccoli instead of cauliflower, snap peas instead of bell pepper, you get the idea.

Just swap the chicken stock for vegetable (or even water) and this one is totally meat-free.

If you can throw all the ingredients into a pot and turn on the stove, you can make this dish.

When in doubt, put an egg on it.

If you thought grilled cheese was for kids, think again. This version features three types of fromage—for the adults.

With many homemade veggie burgers, you have to bust out your food processor or stock up on a bunch of random ingredients you’ll never use again. But this one requires no fancy appliances (or extra trips to the store) at all.

Since the pickled vegetables and sriracha mayo have so much flavor, you can keep the protein pretty simple. In this case, it’s firm tofu fried to crispy perfection.

These wraps can be made up to two days ahead for easy lunches and light dinners. Pass the PB dipping sauce, please.

Sure, it’s fish-free, but it’s also totally ’Gram-worthy. Bookmark for the first warm day of the year.

Introducing the bowl of our wildest dreams. Why? Because—hello—there’s cauliflower, but it’s also super healthy and ready in about 30 minutes.

You can use any vegetables you want, but don’t skip the harissa-rippled yogurt.

This recipe relies on a pot of homemade beans, but if you’re strapped for time, you can definitely get away with using canned.

Those phyllo rosettes are almost too pretty to eat, but we’ll take a second scoop anyway.

Here’s proof that you can whip up a super fancy meal sans meat. (The puff pastry? It’s store-bought, but no one will know.)

We said we’re going meatless, but we didn’t say we wouldn’t indulge. That’s where burrata comes in to play.

This has everything we want in a dinner: It’s spicy, sweet, savory and mostly hands-off.

If a latke and a sweet potato fry had a very delicious baby, this would be it. Best of all, it’s ready in 30 minutes.

Rice bowls are a dime a dozen, but this one is different. (You can thank the figs, candied pepitas and spiced labneh.)

Goat cheese is the secret trick to a creamy, saucy pasta that takes just 25 minutes to make. You’re welcome.

You’ll be tempted to break into a jar of store-bought tomato sauce, but not so fast. This meal comes together in just one skillet, even with the homemade sauce.

If you’re convinced cauliflower is bland, we suggest you try this 15-minute masterpiece to change your mind.

Once again, sriracha mayo saves the day—er, dinner.

What’s magic green sauce, you wonder? Just the spicy-citrusy-sweet avocado-herb condiment of your dreams.

When you crave something healthy yet filling, a stuffed sweet potato with all the fixings is where it’s at.

Pho broth is traditionally simmered for hours, but with your handy pressure cooker, you can achieve the same rich taste in a fraction of the time.

It’s hard to believe there’s no dairy involved—that’s how dreamy the cashew cream sauce is.

We have a hunch you’re going to want seconds (and thirds).

Those vegan burgers in the frozen aisle don’t stand a chance.

It’s a little bit sweet, a little bit salty and extremely delicious, thanks to a press-in crust and no-cook filling.