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    Home » Recipe Roundups

    20 Grandma Approved Vegetarian Dishes We Crave Right Now

    By Emmeline Kemperyd on April 16, 2025, updated April 10, 2025 - Leave a Comment

    Vegetarian dishes can be both comforting and satisfying, especially when they remind us of home-cooked meals from our grandmothers. These 20 recipes are packed with flavor and wholesome ingredients, making them perfect for anyone looking to enjoy hearty, plant-based meals. From classic soups to savory casseroles, these dishes are sure to bring warmth and joy to your table.

    Mediterranean Lasagna

    Mediterranean Lasagna.
    Photo Credit: Midwest Foodie.

    This Mediterranean Lasagna is packed with creamy feta cheese sauce, ricotta, and lots of mozzarella, along with artichoke hearts, sun-dried tomatoes, zucchini, garlic, and herbs. It's a delicious vegetarian dish that's perfect for any meal.

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    Cheesy Beans on Toasted Garlic Bread

    Cheesy Beans on Toasted Garlic Bread
    Photo Credit: Style and Grace.

    Dinner can be ready in just 20 minutes with only a few ingredients. These Easy Cheesy Beans are baked in tasty marinara sauce and topped with a delicious layer of melted mozzarella.

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    Slow Cooker Potato Soup

    Slow Cooker Potato Soup.
    Photo Credit: Urban Farmie.

    This slow cooker potato soup is a comforting dish that’s easy to prepare. It’s creamy and satisfying, perfect for busy days when you need a warm meal without much effort.

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    Best Squash Casserole

    Best Squash Casserole.
    Photo Credit: Quiche My Grits.

    This squash casserole is a classic southern dish featuring yellow squash, onions, sour cream, cheese, and a crunchy cracker topping. It's a delicious way to enjoy yellow squash without using any condensed soup.

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    Baked Vegan Pasta

    Vegan pasta bake.
    Photo credit: Plant Based Folk.

    This creamy vegan pasta bake is simple to prepare and loaded with veggies. It's delicious whether served hot or cold!

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    Lentil Tortilla Soup

    A lentil tortilla soup.
    Photo credit: Peas and Crayons.

    Vegetarian Lentil Tortilla Soup is a simple and delicious dish that can be prepared in an Instant Pot, slow cooker, or on the stove. It's a comforting soup that everyone will enjoy.

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    Vegetable Tian

    Vegetable Tian.
    Photo Credit: The Dizzy Cook.

    Vegetable Tian is a colorful mix of fresh summer vegetables and herbs baked together in a dish. With layers of heirloom tomatoes, zucchini, summer squash, and eggplant topped with crispy fried basil, this is a tasty vegan side that’s simple to prepare.

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    Miso-Sesame Chickpeas

    Easy Miso-Sesame Chickpeas
    Photo Credit: Tried and True Recipe.

    Miso-sesame chickpeas are packed with flavor and simple to prepare. With just five ingredients, this dish is a great choice for a quick meal.

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    Vegetarian Enchilada Casserole

    Vegetarian Enchilada Casserole.
    Photo Credit: Urban Farmie.

    This vegetarian enchilada casserole combines soft tortillas, homemade enchilada sauce, and a tasty mix of vegetables and black beans. In about an hour, you can whip up a comforting dinner that everyone enjoys, topped with melted cheddar and fresh avocado and cilantro.

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    Potato Kugel with Seitan

    Potato Kugel with Seitan.
    Photo Credit: Cinnamon Snail.

    Vegan Yapchik takes potato kugel to a whole new level with a delicious filling of juicy seitan, garlic, and sweet carrots, all under a crispy, golden crust. This dish is a hearty and satisfying option that brings comfort food to the plant-based table.

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    Gorgonzola Gnocchi

    Grogonzola gnocchi.
    Photo credit: always use butter.

    This dish combines creaminess, tanginess, and crunch for a satisfying mix of flavors and textures. It's a solid choice for anyone wanting a delicious vegetarian meal.

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    No Boil Stuffed Pepper Casserole

    No Boil Stuffed Pepper Casserole on a baking dish.
    Photo Credit: Piper Cooks.

    This easy casserole combines bell peppers, navy beans, long-grain white rice, and a tasty tomato sauce with Italian spices. It's a comforting dish that's perfect for busy nights.

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    No-Boil Pasta Bake

    No-Boil Pasta Bake.
    Photo Credit: Midwest Foodie.

    This vegetarian No-Boil Pasta Bake is simple to prepare and comes together in just a few minutes. It uses common ingredients like store-bought spaghetti sauce, dried spices, boxed noodles, and lots of mozzarella and Parmesan cheese.

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    Coconut Milk Pasta

    Coconut milk pasta in a skillet.
    Photo credit: My Pure Plants.

    Coconut milk makes a simple tomato-based pasta sauce into something truly rich and delicious. You will not miss heavy cream after trying this easy recipe!

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    Mushroom Shepherd’s Pie

    Mushroom Shepherd’s Pie .
    Photo Credit: Cook Eat Live Love.

    This Mushroom Shepherd’s Pie is a comforting and flavorful dish that everyone can enjoy. With a savory mushroom filling, tender veggies, and a creamy mashed potato topping, it’s a satisfying meal for both vegetarians and meat lovers.

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    Roasted Gnocchi with Veggies

    Roasted gnocchi with veggies.
    Photo credit: FODMAP Everyday.

    This recipe is perfect for gnocchi lovers. Roasting the gnocchi in olive oil gives it a crispy outside while keeping it soft and tender inside.

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    Mediterranean Veggie Casserole

    Veggie casserole.
    Photo credit: The Fiery Vegetarian.

    This casserole is quick to prepare and then goes right into the oven. You'll end up with soft vegetables in a delicious, garlicky sauce!

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    Spicy Vodka Pasta

    spicy vodka pasta.
    Photo credit: always use butter.

    This vegetarian Vodka Pasta is rich, creamy, and packed with flavor. It's a delicious dish that you can easily prepare without any vodka.

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    Butternut Squash and Black Bean Chili

    Instant Pot Vegan Chili (Butternut Squash and Black Bean Chili)
    Photo Credit: Hey Nutrition Lady.

    This Instant Pot Vegan Chili is quick and easy to make in your pressure cooker. It's filled with butternut squash, quinoa, black beans, and smoky chipotle peppers, creating a healthy vegetarian dish that's perfect for any time of year.

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    Easy Vegan Dumplings

    Easy Vegan Dumplings Recipe
    Photo Credit: Midwest Foodie.

    Homemade vegan dumplings are a delicious option that everyone will enjoy. Packed with fresh veggies and crispy on the outside, these potstickers are great for family dinners or meal prep.

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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 more than 20 years of 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, Daily Kos, The Grio, The Asian Parent, and The Feed Feed, among others.

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