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    Home » Recipe Roundups

    21 Lazy Vegetarian Dishes for Easy Meals

    By Emmeline Kemperyd on April 28, 2025, updated April 10, 2025 - Leave a Comment

    Finding quick and easy vegetarian meals can be a challenge, especially on busy days. Here are 21 simple dishes that require minimal effort and ingredients, making them perfect for anyone looking to enjoy a satisfying meal without spending hours in the kitchen. From hearty salads to comforting pasta, these recipes are designed to keep things easy and delicious.

    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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    Potato Stir-Fry with Halloumi & Veggies

    Potato Stir-Fry with Halloumi & Veggies
    Photo credit: always use butter

    This quick potato stir-fry with halloumi and veggies is perfect for a weeknight meal. It's healthy, easy to prepare, and full of flavor, all made in one pan with a hint of lemon to brighten it up.

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    Green Rice Casserole

    Green Rice Casserole.
    Photo Credit: Urban Farmie.

    This green rice casserole is a tasty one-pot meal that everyone in the family will enjoy. It's a quick and healthy dish that comes together in just 35 minutes, perfect for using up leftover rice.

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    Sweetheart Cabbage Salad with Gyoza Chickpeas

    sweetheart cabbage salad.
    Photo credit: always use butter.

    This sweetheart cabbage salad comes together in just 15 minutes and is perfect for anyone who thinks they don’t like salads. Packed with spinach, crunchy cabbage, and tasty chickpeas, all topped with Parmesan cheese, it’s a healthy and satisfying dish.

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    Creamy Pesto Pasta

    Creamy pesto pasta topped with cherry tomatoes.
    Photo credit: always use butter.

    This creamy pesto pasta is quick to make with just three ingredients and takes only 10 minutes to cook. The bright pesto sauce combined with Greek yogurt creates a simple and comforting meal that you'll want to have regularly.

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    Carrot Ginger Soup with Red Lentils

    Vegan Carrot Ginger Soup with Red Lentils
    Photo Credit: Hey Nutrition Lady.

    This hearty soup is packed with protein from red lentils and is full of warming spices. It's easy to make whether you use an Instant Pot, a Crockpot, or just cook it on the stove.

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    Crock Pot Stuffed Peppers Casserole

    Crock Pot Stuffed Peppers Casserole.
    Photo Credit: It's a Veg World After All.

    This vegetarian Crock Pot stuffed peppers casserole is a simple and healthy one-pot meal. It combines the great flavors of stuffed peppers, including rice, beans, tomatoes, and cheese, all in a low-effort dish that's packed with veggies.

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    Black Bean Burgers

    Black Bean Burgers.
    Photo credit: Hey Nutrition Lady.

    Black Bean Burgers are simple to whip up and loaded with good-for-you ingredients, plus they're gluten-free and vegan. With plenty of protein and flavor, this is the bean burger recipe you'll want to keep on hand.

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    Quinoa Walnut Tacos

    Vegan Quinoa Walnut Tacos
    Photo Credit: Midwest Foodie.

    These tacos are packed with healthy quinoa and crunchy walnuts, making them a simple and satisfying plant-based meal. Your family will enjoy this delicious dish that's perfect for any night.

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    Cream of Mushroom Soup

    Gluten-Free Cream of Mushroom Soup
    Photo Credit: always use butter.

    This gluten-free Cream of Mushroom Soup can be ready in just 30 minutes, perfect for a quick dinner. It's simple to prepare and rich in flavor, made with plenty of cream and no flour.

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    Vegetarian Taco Casserole with Quinoa

    Vegetarian Taco Casserole with Quinoa.
    Photo Credit: It's a Veg World After All.

    This vegetarian taco casserole with quinoa is simple to make and packed with flavor. It uses common ingredients and is perfect for feeding the whole family, with tips for prepping ahead and freezing.

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    Creamy Curry Pasta

    Creamy Curry Pasta.
    Photo credit: Plantbased on a Budget.

    This creamy curry pasta is an easy 35-minute fusion dinner loaded with flavor. It's so satisfying and easily customizable with your favorite protein and veggies, and a great go-to for busy weeknights!

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    Loaded Baked Potato Soup

    A bowl of creamy soup.
    Photo credit: Peas and Crayons.

    This thick and creamy baked potato soup is perfect for a cozy meal. With the slow cooker doing all the work, you can enjoy a comforting dish without much effort.

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    Cheesy No-Boil Lasagna

    Cheesy No-Boil Lasagna.
    Photo Credit: Midwest Foodie.

    No-Boil Lasagna is super easy to prepare, taking only 10 minutes to get ready. You can skip the step of boiling the noodles, making it a quick and convenient meal.

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    Vegan Pasta Bake

    Vegan Pasta Bake.
    Photo credit: Nourished by Nic.

    This dish is warm, cheesy, and completely plant-based. It's perfect for when you're craving something comforting and satisfying.

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    Cauliflower Potato Soup

    A bowl of cauliflower potato soup topped with dark bread croutons.
    Photo credit: Occasionally Eggs.

    This creamy vegan cauliflower and potato soup is packed with protein from white beans and has a delicious flavor from rosemary and garlic. It's finished off with crunchy rye croutons for a satisfying touch.

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    Potato and Leek Quiche

    Potato and Leek Quiche.
    Photo Credit: The Peasant's Daughter.

    A hearty and elegant vegetarian quiche can really hit the spot, and this leek and potato version does just that. It's perfect for a satisfying meal any time.

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    Sticky Tofu

    A plate of sticky tofu.
    Image credit: Hey Nutrition Lady.

    This vegetarian dish is a satisfying option that everyone will enjoy. It's perfect for busy nights when you want something delicious without a lot of work.

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    Quinoa Mushroom Spinach Casserole

    Quinoa Mushroom Spinach Casserole.
    Photo Credit: Mommy Evolution.

    This Mushroom Spinach Casserole gives a fresh take on a classic dish with layers of familiar flavors. It's loaded with protein and fiber from quinoa, making it a great choice for a meatless meal.

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    Baked Tortellini

    20 Minute Baked Tortellini.
    Photo Credit: Midwest Foodie.

    This Cheesy Tortellini Bake is quick and easy, taking just about 20 minutes to prepare with fewer than 10 ingredients. Everything cooks in one pan, making cleanup a breeze.

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    Vegetarian Chili Mac

    Vegetarian Chili Mac.
    Photo Credit: Cook Eat Live Love.

    Vegetarian Chili Mac is a quick and easy dinner option that you can whip up on a busy weeknight. It's packed with flavor and has a delicious, hearty sauce that everyone will enjoy.

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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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