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    Home » Recipe Roundups

    18 Quick and Easy Vegetarian Dinners That Are Perfect for Spring

    By Emmeline Kemperyd on May 5, 2025, updated April 10, 2025 - Leave a Comment

    Spring is the perfect time to enjoy fresh, vibrant meals that celebrate the season's bounty. These 18 quick and easy vegetarian dinners are not only simple to prepare but also packed with flavors and colors that reflect the beauty of spring. From spicy chilis to lighter pastas, these dishes will make your weeknight dinners both satisfying and enjoyable.

    Vegan 3 Bean Chili

    Vegan 3 Bean Chili
    Photo Credit: midwest foodie blog.

    This Vegan 3 Bean Chili is perfect for busy nights when you need a quick meal. Packed with classic chili flavors, it’s ready in 30 minutes or less and offers all the goodness of a hearty vegan dish.

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    Cherry Tomato Pasta with Spinach and Walnuts

    15-Minute Cherry Tomato Pasta with Spinach and Walnuts
    Photo credit: always use butter

    This 15-minute Cherry Tomato Pasta with Spinach and Walnuts is a great option when you want something simple yet satisfying. It's tasty on its own, but adding a nice piece of mozzarella or burrata cheese takes it to the next level.

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    Vegan Noodle Kugel

    Vegan Noodle Kugel.
    Photo Credit: Cinnamon Snail.

    This vegan noodle kugel is sweet, creamy, and baked until golden, giving you all the comfort of traditional kugel without any eggs or dairy. With soft noodles and a sprinkle of cinnamon-sugar on top, it's perfect for holidays, brunch, or just when you want something warm and satisfying.

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    Buffalo Cauliflower Pizza

    Buffalo cauliflower pizza.
    Photo credit: always use butter.

    Buffalo cauliflower is now even better, sitting on a pizza made with simple puff pastry. Baked until crispy and topped with cheese and a generous drizzle of blue cheese sauce, this is a delicious vegetarian meal, snack, or appetizer that you'll love.

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    One Pan Butternut Squash and Chickpeas

    One Pan Butternut Squash and Chickpea.
    Photo Credit: Avocado Skillet.

    This One Pan Butternut Squash and Chickpea Casserole is a great main dish for Thanksgiving. It's hearty and flavorful, thanks to the creamy cashew sauce and the chickpeas.

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    Creamy Pesto Pasta Bake

    A creamy pesto pasta bake.
    Photo credit: Rich and Delish.

    This creamy pesto pasta bake is rich and cheesy, all made in one pan for easy cleanup. It comes together in under an hour and has the flavor of a dish you'd find at a nice restaurant.

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    Hearty Italian White Bean Soup with Pasta

    Hearty Italian White Bean Soup with Pasta.
    Photo Credit: Haute & Healthy Living.

    This Italian white bean soup is perfect for a cozy night in. With a creamy coconut milk and sun-dried tomato base, it's packed with pasta, white cannellini beans, and fresh spinach, making it a healthy and filling meal for busy weeknights.

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    Slow Cooker Vegetable Alphabet Soup

    Slow Cooker Vegetable Alphabet Soup.
    Photo Credit: The Lazy Slow Cooker.

    This colorful alphabet soup is packed with vegetables and is both healthy and satisfying. Everyone in the family will love this tasty vegetarian meal!

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    Vegan Corn and Leek Soup

    Vegan Corn and Leek Soup
    Photo Credit: Tried and True Recipe.

    This simple vegan corn and leek soup is quick to prepare and packed with flavor from the corn cobs simmering in the broth. With just five ingredients, it's a satisfying dish that's perfect for any day.

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    Veggie Rice Casserole

    Veggie Rice Casserole.
    Photo Credit: Cozy Peach Kitchen.

    Zucchini, tomatoes, and kale come together with rice in this simple veggie rice casserole. It's perfect for weeknight dinners and only takes about 15 minutes to prepare.

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    Vegetarian Gnocchi Bake

    Baked gnocchi.
    Image credit: Katie Trant.

    This is a simple and satisfying vegetarian dish that brings back warm memories. It's perfect for when you want something cozy and delicious without putting in too much effort.

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    Polenta Al Forno (Spinach Polenta Bake)

    Polenta Al Forno (Spinach Polenta Bake).
    Photo Credit: Sweet Caramel Sunday.

    Polenta Al Forno is a simple and delicious baked dish made with polenta and cheese. With layers of sautéed spinach and ricotta, this Italian comfort food is sure to become a family favorite that you'll want to make regularly.

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    Cajun Alfredo Pasta

    Cajun alfredo pasta.
    Photo credit: always use butter.

    A spicy twist on the classic Alfredo sauce. We only use powdered seasonings you probably already have at home, which makes this a great cheap option when money is low!

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    One-Pot Hummus Pasta

    Hummus pasta.
    Photo credit: always use butter.

    Dinner can be simple with just 12 minutes, 5 ingredients, and one pot. This is a quick and easy vegetarian dish that everyone will enjoy.

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    Slow Cooker Black Bean Soup

    Slow Cooker Black Bean Soup.
    Photo Credit; Urban Farmie.

    This slow cooker black bean soup is thick and filling, perfect for a cozy meal. It's a simple dish that comes together with very little work, making it ideal for busy weeks.

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    Crockpot Mac and Cheese

    Mac and cheese.
    Photo credit: Kitchen Fun With My 3 Sons.

    This Crock Pot Mac and Cheese is creamy and simple to prepare. Just toss everything into the slow cooker and let it do the work, no need to cook the pasta beforehand!

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    Creamy Broccoli Pasta

    Broccoli pasta.
    Photo credit: always use butter.

    This pasta is packed with fresh vegetables, making it a healthy choice you'll enjoy. It's a comforting meal that satisfies cravings while keeping things light.

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    Vegetarian Chili Sin Carne with Black Beans

    Easy Vegetarian Chili Sin Carne with Black Beans
    Photo credit: always use butter

    This Vegetarian Chili Sin Carne is packed with chili flavor and plenty of veggies like zucchini, eggplant, and green bell pepper. Ready in just 40 minutes, it’s full of flavor and different textures, all made with just a few easy steps.

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    About Emmeline Kemperyd

    Emmeline Kemperyd is a writer, food blogger, recipe creator and food photographer and the founder of alwaysusebutter.com. She has 20+ years experience creating and simplifying recipes so they taste good, and are quick, easy, and approachable. She is a regular contributor to MSN and her work has been featured by The Guardian, Well+Good, Vulture, SheKnows, Good Men Project, and The Feed Feed, among others.

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