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    Home » Recipe Roundups

    22 Quick and Easy Vegetarian Dishes for When You’re Craving Comfort Food

    By Emmeline Kemperyd on April 22, 2025, updated April 10, 2025 - Leave a Comment

    Comfort food doesn't have to mean meaty dishes. There are plenty of vegetarian options that are just as satisfying and delicious. From creamy pastas to hearty soups, these 22 quick and easy vegetarian dishes will warm you up and fill you up, perfect for any craving.

    Biscuit Topped Vegetarian Pot Pie

    Biscuit Topped Vegetarian Pot Pie.
    Photo Credit: Occasionally Eggs.

    This savory pot pie brings together fresh vegetables and flaky biscuits for a satisfying meal. It's a hearty vegan dinner that's perfect for any night of the week.

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    Halloumi Pasta Primavera

    Halloumi pasta primavera.
    Photo credit: always use butter.

    This vegetarian halloumi pasta is quick to prepare, taking just 20 minutes from start to finish, including chopping. It's a fresh and light dish packed with vegetables, perfect for a simple summer dinner.

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    Veggie Loaded Tater Tot Casserole

    Vegetarian Tater Tot Casserole.
    Photo Credit: Urban Farmie.

    Creamy vegetables covered with crispy, golden tater tots are always a favorite. With just 10 minutes of prep, this dish is perfect for family dinners or a cozy night at home.

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    Tortellini Carbonara

    Tortellini carbonara.
    Photo credit: always use butter.

    This version of carbonara is simple to prepare and uses everyday ingredients you can easily find at any grocery store. It's a satisfying dish that brings a comforting touch to your meal.

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    Cheesy Tortellini Casserole

    Cheesy Tortellini Casserole
    Photo credit: always use butter.

    This dish is simple, cheesy, and incredibly tasty. It's the kind of comfort food that everyone loves.

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    Vegetarian Enchilada Casserole

    Vegetarian Enchilada Casserole.
    Photo Credit: Chef Savvy.

    This dish features layers of black beans, corn, green chilies, enchilada sauce, and corn tortillas. It's a simple vegetarian meal that everyone in the family will enjoy, and it can be on the table in 40 minutes or less!

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    Halloumi Portobello Burgers

    A portobello halloumi burger.
    Photo credit: always use butter.

    Halloumi Burgers are loaded with flavor, featuring mashed avocado, a juicy portobello mushroom, crumbled chèvre cheese, peppery arugula, and sweet caramelized onions. They’re simple to prepare and always a hit with everyone.

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    Vegetarian Ravioli Bake

    Ravioli bake.
    Image credit: Sustainable Cooks.

    This is a comforting dish that everyone in the family will enjoy. It's cheesy and packed with flavor!

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    Mushroom Wild Rice Soup

    Mushroom Wild Rice Soup (Vegan!)
    Photo Credit: Midwest Foodie Blog.

    This creamy soup is loaded with all the classic, comforting flavors you'd expect, minus the dairy! There's just enough creaminess that it feels indulgent but it's also loaded with veggies, so you can feel good about feeding it to your family. And it comes together all in one pot, in about an hour!

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    Ricotta Stuffed Shells with Spinach

    Ricotta Stuffed Shells with Spinach.
    Photo Credit: Midwest Foodie.

    Ricotta stuffed shells are a great option for a weeknight dinner that you can put together in just 15 minutes. The best part is you can stuff the pasta without boiling it first, making it super easy to prepare.

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    Crockpot Tomato Soup

    Crockpot Tomato Soup.
    Photo Credit: Recipes from a Pantry.

    This creamy Crockpot Tomato Soup is sure to become a go-to comfort food. With just a few basic ingredients, you can enjoy a warm and satisfying bowl of slow-cooked tomato soup in no time.

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    Sweet Potato Casserole with Black Beans, Kale and Quinoa

    Sweet Potato Casserole with Black Beans, Kale and Quinoa
    Photo Credit: Happy Kitchen.

    This vegan sweet potato casserole is packed with black beans, kale, quinoa, and roasted garlic sauce, offering a warm and satisfying meal. It's simple to put together and great for preparing in advance.

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    Easy Vegan Mushroom Noodle Soup

    Easy Vegan Mushroom Noodle Soup
    Photo Credit: Tried and True Recipe.

    This mushroom noodle soup is all about the toppings. Fresh microgreens and a drizzle of ginger-shallot oil add a nice touch to this comforting dish.

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    Olive Garden Vegan Gnocchi Soup

    Olive Garden Vegan Gnocchi Soup
    Photo Credit: Midwest Foodie.

    This Olive Garden Vegan Gnocchi Soup is a cozy dish that's perfect for any day. Packed with fresh veggies and soft gnocchi in a creamy broth, it comes together in just 30 minutes using ingredients you probably already have at home.

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    Garlic Butter Pasta

    Garlic butter pasta.
    Photo credit: always use butter.

    This is a quick pasta dinner that you can whip up using ingredients you likely have on hand. It's perfect for busy nights when you want something simple and satisfying.

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    Buffalo Cauliflower Tacos

    Buffalo Cauliflower Tacos
    Photo Credit: always use butter.

    This dish is a favorite among my friends and always gets requested. With buffalo cauliflower, avocado, blue cheese sauce, and cilantro, these tacos are a hit and can be ready in just 40 minutes using the oven or air fryer.

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    Slow Cooker Tomato Basil Soup

    Easy Slow Cooker Tomato Basil Soup
    Photo Credit: Whiskful Cooking.

    Slow Cooker Tomato Basil Soup is a simple and tasty dish made with canned tomatoes, fresh basil, and a few easy seasonings that blend together perfectly in the Crock Pot. It pairs well with grilled cheese or crackers, making it a great choice for lunch or dinner.

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    Vegetarian White Lasagna

    Vegetarian White Lasagna.
    Photo Credit: Cook Eat Live Love.

    This vegetarian white lasagna is a comforting dish that everyone in the family will enjoy. It's made with fresh ingredients like spinach, butternut squash, and creamy béchamel, all layered between lasagna noodles.

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    Classic Tater Tot Casserole

    Tater Tot Casserole.
    Photo Credit: Bitz & Giggles.

    This classic casserole is a hit with everyone and perfect for family meals. It comes together quickly using just a few basic ingredients.

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    Enchilada Bake

    Enchilada bake.
    Photo credit: Dizzy Busy and Hungry.

    This Enchilada Bake is simple to make with ingredients you probably already have at home, and it's so delicious that your family will love it. You won't even need to use your oven, as this dish is made in a slow cooker.

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    Black Bean Tacos with Feta Cheese & Pico de Gallo

    Vegetarian Tacos with Black Beans, Feta Cheese & Pico de Gallo
    Photo Credit: always use butter.

    These Vegetarian Tacos are packed with refried black beans and crumbled feta cheese, all topped with fresh homemade pico de gallo. This is a quick and easy meal that you'll want to enjoy again and again!

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    Cheesy Broccoli Cauliflower Casserole

    Cheesy Broccoli Cauliflower Casserole.
    Photo Credit: The Fresh Cooky.

    This Cheesy Broccoli Cauliflower Casserole is a simple dish that can brighten up any meal or holiday gathering. It only takes 15 minutes to prepare and can be easily modified to fit low-carb, dairy-free, or gluten-free diets.

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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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