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31+ Delicious Vegetarian Main Course Dishes

For many different types of easy, healthy, and delicious vegetarian main course dishes, look no further.

We have everything from quick and easy-to-cook main course recipes, to fun and unique gourmet entrées. 

Whether you’re gluten-free, dairy-free, or vegan, these are the best vegetarian main meal recipes to add to your repertoire.

Start with a classic Italian main dish of Easy Creamy Penne Alla Vodka From Scratch.

Then, go for a plant-based entrée of Sweet and Sour Vegan One-Pot Green Lentils.

And finally, don’t miss a quick and healthy main recipe for Kelp Noodles Salad with Almond-Tahini Dressing.

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Bowl and serving utensils with 15-Minute Orzo Pasta Salad

15-Minute Orzo Pasta Salad

Throw this delicious salad together in 15 minutes. Use rice-shaped orzo pasta, chopped vegetables, and vibrant lemon-honey salad dressing. Have it for lunch or bring it to a beach picnic. Orzo Pasta Salad Ingredients: I picked ingredients that contribute to the lively, fun color of the whole salad, because you and I eat with our […]

Filed Under: Beginner, Main Course, Under 30 min

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Baking pan with Mushroom Ricotta Bread Pudding (Strata)

Mushroom Ricotta Bread Pudding (Strata)

Mushroom ricotta bread pudding, a.k.a. strata. It’s a delicious brunch or dinner casserole, featuring layers of mushrooms, bread cubes, ricotta, eggs, fresh herbs, and grated cheese. Let’s say you have some stale, two-day-old bread lying around. Will you throw it out? Of course not. Feed it to pigeons or swans in the park? Possibly. Turn […]

Filed Under: Beginner, Breakfast, Main Course, Under 60 min

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Plate with Easy Creamy Penne Alla Vodka Recipe, with a spoon, and grated parmesan cheese

Easy Creamy Penne Alla Vodka

Add this easy, creamy penne alla vodka recipe to your pasta repertory. It’s a light and tangy version of the classic dish, made with vodka, tomatoes, penne pasta, and half & half.

Filed Under: Beginner, Main Course, Popular, Under 30 min

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Plate with sweet sour green lentils stew, topped with fried onion, sunny side up egg, pickles and freshly chopped parsley

Sweet and Sour One-Pot Green Lentils

This one-pot dish is delicious, easy to make and highly nutritious. The sweet and sour flavor of the green lentils is perfectly balanced thanks to vinegar, onion, salt and black pepper.

Filed Under: Beginner, Czech, Dairy-Free, Gluten-Free, Main Course, Under 60 min, Vegan

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slices of savory oatmeal bas with tomato salsa

Savory Breakfast Oatmeal Bars

Chewy and redolent of fresh parsley, these savory oatmeal bars are very tasty, and high in protein and fiber. Just six simple ingredients and great for breakfast or as a snack any time. Add them to your Easiest Breakfast Recipe file right now. You’re soaking rolled oats in water, mixing them with lightly beaten eggs, […]

Filed Under: Beginner, Breakfast, Dairy-Free, Gluten-Free, Main Course, Over 1 hour

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White plate with Spring Risotto With Peas and Corn, topped with micro greens, creme fraiche and ground black pepper

Spring Risotto With Peas and Corn

Quick, creamy, and comforting! Make this spring risotto with just basic ingredients like arborio rice, peas, and corn, and sit down to eat in about 30 minutes.

Filed Under: Beginner, Gluten-Free, Main Course, Popular, Under 60 min

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Wooden bowl and salad utensils with Easy Chickpea Salad With Tomatoes and Cucumbers

Chickpea Salad With Tomatoes and Cucumbers

You’ll only need 10 ingredients to make this hearty, vegan salad with bright Mediterranean vibe.

Filed Under: Beginner, Dairy-Free, Featured, Gluten-Free, Main Course, Under 30 min, Vegan

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Plate with Vegan Tofu Scramble With Tomatoes and Shishito Peppers

Vegan Tofu Scramble With Shishito Peppers

Quick and flavor-packed, vegan alternative to scrambled eggs. It’s your new breakfast staple.

Filed Under: Beginner, Breakfast, Dairy-Free, Gluten-Free, Main Course, Under 30 min, Vegan

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Plate with a portion of vegan mac 'n' cheese pasta

Vegan Mac ‘n’ Cheese With Panko Breadcrumbs

Make this flavorful vegan casserole for a weeknight dinner or bring it to a gathering. It’s a total crowd-pleaser!

Filed Under: Dairy-Free, Intermediate, Main Course, Over 1 hour, Vegan

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Crustless carrot zucchini quiche in a baking dish, on top of a blue/white kitchen towel

Crustless Carrot Zucchini Quiche

Five simple ingredients shine in this delicious breakfast or brunch dish.

Filed Under: Beginner, Breakfast, Dairy-Free, Gluten-Free, Main Course, Paleo, Popular, Under 60 min

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The 10 Cookbooks (And Three Foodie Memoirs) Every Home Cook Should Add To Their Library

Not sure what cookbook to get next or give as a gift? These are my favorites.

Filed Under: Advanced, Beginner, Breakfast, Czech, Dairy-Free, Gluten-Free, Intermediate, Main Course, Over 1 hour, Paleo, Raw, Sweet, Under 30 min, Under 60 min, Vegan

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Plate of harira, a North African stew made with chickpeas, lentils, rice and vegetables. Served with sauerkraut and yogurt, from verygoodcook.com

Harira: Moroccan Vegetable Soup-Stew

Moroccan Harira is a thick soup made with chickpeas, brown rice, red lentils, and vegetables. Scented with aromatic spices, it makes an easy and tasty vegan weeknight dinner. If you ever crave a filling, comforting plant-based dish that doesn’t completely weigh you down, then this one is for you. There are many versions of harira—mine […]

Filed Under: Beginner, Dairy-Free, Gluten-Free, Main Course, Popular, Under 60 min, Vegan

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two bowls and a pot of vegan heirloom-bean chili

Vegan Heirloom-Bean Chili

One-pot comfort food! This high-protein vegan chili is made with heirloom-beans, tomatoes, onion and vibrant spices.

Filed Under: Beginner, Dairy-Free, Featured, Gluten-Free, Main Course, Over 1 hour, Vegan

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Black cast iron pan with vegan tempeh Bolognese pasta sauce, spaghetti and grated parmesan cheese.

Tempeh Bolognese Pasta Sauce

Calling all vegans, vegetarians and Italian-food lovers. Make this easy Bolognese pasta sauce using grated tempeh. Comforting dish that tastes as good as the original.

Filed Under: Beginner, Dairy-Free, Main Course, Over 1 hour, Popular, Vegan

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Plate of rainbow coleslaw.

Vegan Coleslaw With Flaxseed-Cilantro-Ginger Dressing

Crunchy, rainbow-colored vegetables mixed with vibrant, nutrient packed salad dressing. Great on its own or as a side.

Filed Under: Beginner, Dairy-Free, Gluten-Free, Main Course, Paleo, Raw, Under 30 min, Vegan

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