IntermediateDinner
Pan-Seared White Bean and Kale Cake with Poached Egg and Lemon Oil
Crispy vegetable and legume patty with a runny yolk and bright herb dressing
680 cal · 28g protein · 45 min
Diet & meal · 65 recipes
Vegetarian Dinner Recipes
Vegetarian dinner ideas — meat-free mains, sides and sweets that never feel like a compromise. Every recipe below is from the Delicious.com kitchen, with full method, macros and a one-tap grocery list.
Intermediate
IntermediateDinner
Braised Sauerkraut & Tofu Steaks with Caraway & Apple Cider Reduction
A vegetarian German braise, warm and deeply flavored
452 cal · 21g protein · 44 min
IntermediateDinner
Braised Lentil & Mushroom Ragù with Creamy Polenta
Rich, slow-cooked lentils and mushrooms in a wine-and-tomato sauce over soft polenta.
1108 cal · 46g protein · 53 min
Easy
EasyDinner
Grilled Vegetables
Charred, tender, and slightly caramelized
221 cal · 7g protein · 30 min
Easy
Easy
SophisticatedDinner
Chile Relleno
Roasted poblano pepper filled with cheese and smothered in savory tomato sauce
716 cal · 23g protein · 60 min
IntermediateDinner
Classic Calzone
Folded pizza dough with ricotta, mozzarella, and filling sealed tight
729 cal · 36g protein · 47 min
EasyDinner
Pizza Sauce
Tangy, herbed tomato base for any pizza crust
145 cal · 2g protein · 5 min
IntermediateDinner
Homemade Pizza
Your choice of toppings on a crispy, from-scratch crust
1162 cal · 28g protein · 105 min
SophisticatedDinner
White Pizza
Creamy ricotta and mozzarella without tomato sauce
770 cal · 35g protein · 105 min
SophisticatedDinner
Margherita Pizza
Classic tomato, mozzarella, and basil on crispy crust
710 cal · 29g protein · 105 min
IntermediateDinner
Aloo Gobi
Spiced potatoes and cauliflower, golden and tender
288 cal · 7g protein · 60 min
SophisticatedDinner
Vegetable Biryani
Fragrant layered rice with spiced vegetables and aromatics
466 cal · 9g protein · 80 min
IntermediateDinner
Butter Paneer
Creamy tomato sauce with soft paneer in a buttery, fenugreek-scented gravy
565 cal · 18g protein · 40 min
SophisticatedDinner
Malai Kofta
Paneer and vegetable dumplings in creamy tomato sauce
841 cal · 20g protein · 75 min
EasyDinner
Marinara Sauce
Tomato-forward, garlicky, and deeply savory
163 cal · 2g protein · 30 min
SophisticatedDinner
Cauliflower Crust Pizza
Crispy, cheesy vegetable-based pizza crust
533 cal · 40g protein · 60 min
EasyDinner
Mulled Wine
Red wine simmered with spices, citrus, and honey
600 cal · 38g protein · 25 min
EasyDinner
Alfredo Sauce
Creamy, buttery, with the tang of Parmesan
341 cal · 13g protein · 15 min
EasyDinner
Hollandaise Sauce
Rich, buttery, and silky warm sauce for eggs and vegetables
299 cal · 2g protein · 13 min
EasyDinner
Béchamel Sauce
Silky white sauce made from butter, flour, and milk
114 cal · 3g protein · 12 min
IntermediateDinner
Instant Pot Pasta
Tender pasta cooked directly in broth or sauce—no draining needed
614 cal · 22g protein · 22 min
Good to know
How long do these take?
Half are done in about 45 minutes. The quickest is around 22 minutes and the longest about 75 minutes, so there is something here whether you have a spare hour or twenty minutes.
Is every recipe here vegetarian?
Every recipe in this collection is written without ingredients that break a vegetarian diet. We cannot vouch for the brands in your cupboard or for cross-contamination in your kitchen, so check labels as you normally would.
How many calories are in these?
Most land between 167 and 819 calories a serving. Every recipe shows its own calories plus protein, carbs and fat, calculated per serving rather than per batch.
Do these come with a grocery list?
Yes. Any recipe here can be added to a grocery list that adds up quantities across everything you have chosen and sorts it by aisle, so two recipes needing onions become one line.
