IntermediateDinner
Stuffed Shells
Jumbo pasta shells filled with creamy ricotta and herbs, baked in marinara
599 cal · 28g protein · 60 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
Gnocchi
Pillowy potato dumplings, simple and comforting.
419 cal · 12g protein · 55 min
SophisticatedDinner
Ravioli
Pasta pillows filled with creamy ricotta and spinach.
509 cal · 20g protein · 62 min
Easy
IntermediateDinner
Mushroom Risotto
Creamy Arborio rice with earthy mushrooms, Parmesan and white wine
666 cal · 21g protein · 45 min
EasyDinner
Risotto
Creamy Arborio rice cooked with stock and butter
520 cal · 15g protein · 30 min
IntermediateDinner
Spanish Rice
Tomato-based rice with peppers, onions, and warm spices
363 cal · 7g protein · 35 min
EasyDinner
Coconut Rice
Creamy coconut-infused rice with a hint of lime and salt
503 cal · 7g protein · 30 min
Easy
SophisticatedDinner
Whole Roasted Cauliflower Steak with Pomegranate-Walnut Sauce, Charred Onion & Pomegranate Molasses Caramel
Thick-cut cauliflower, spiced walnut reduction, deeply caramelized alliums, tart glaze
1291 cal · 20g protein · 110 min
IntermediateDinner
Pan-Braised Chickpea & Escarole Stew with Toasted Garlic Oil
Tender greens, creamy legumes, fragrant garlic finish
583 cal · 19g protein · 40 min
IntermediateDinner
Chiles Rellenos with Oaxaca Cheese, Charred Tomato Broth & Crispy Sage Oil
Roasted poblano peppers stuffed with melting Oaxaca cheese and topped with a silky tomato consommé and herb-infused chile oil
607 cal · 21g protein · 50 min
SophisticatedDinner
Eggplant Involtini with Ricotta, Basil & Charred Tomato Coulis
Silken eggplant rolls filled with herbed fresh cheese
944 cal · 31g protein · 75 min
IntermediateDinner
Giant White Beans in Tomato Braise with Kale & Garlic
Creamy beans stewed slowly with garlic, herbs, and crushed tomatoes until silky and rich.
361 cal · 6g protein · 48 min
SophisticatedDinner
Mushroom & Polenta Terrine with Red Wine Gastrique
Sophisticated vegetarian centerpiece—layered, structured, and restaurant-worthy
819 cal · 22g protein · 90 min
IntermediateDinner
Pan-Seared Halloumi with Charred Eggplant & Creole Spice Oil
Squeaky cheese with caramelized eggplant in a warm, complex spiced oil.
1035 cal · 53g protein · 43 min
SophisticatedDinner
Butter-Braised Artichoke & Chickpea Tagine with Pomegranate & Pistachios
Warm spice, tender vegetable pillows, sweet-tart depth
640 cal · 25g protein · 65 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.
