Updated on Apr 5, 2023

48 Meatless Dinner Ideas That Will Feed Your Whole Family

Just because it's meatless doesn't mean it's not yummy.😋

by Hannah Loewentheil

BuzzFeed Staff

baked quesadillas on a baking sheet

pesto potato and burrata pizza

eggplant bolognese

Making tomato soup from roasted tomatoes

Creamy roasted tomato soup

A bowl of mushroom risotto

Curry noodle soup

Cacio e Pepe pasta

Peanut sauce on top of rice noodles

Peanut noodles with scallions and sesame seeds

Spicy ramen with bok choy and soft boiled egg

a whole braised cauliflower over salsa verde orzo

pad thai spaghetti squash

peanut noodle pasta salad

A bowl of veggie bibimbap with a fried egg

A big skillet of lentil Bolgonese

Spaghetti with lentil Bolognese and basil

Tortellini minestrone soup in the slow cooker

Tortellini and spinach minestrone soup

meatless swedish meatballs

A baking dish with Mexican stuffed peppers

Mexican stuffed peppers

summer vegetable minestrone soup

Ingredients for white bean skillet in mixing bowls

A white bean skillet with tomatoes, mushrooms, spinach, and artichokes

A vegan pulled pork slider made with jackfruit

A Caprese-stuffed spaghetti squash half

Coconut vegetable curry in a slow cooker

vegan bbq jackfruit pizza

Tofu cubes cooking in an air fryer basket

Crispy tofu in a sticky orange sauce with scallions and sesame seeds

Two enchiladas on a plate topped with red sauce, diced avocado, and fresh herbs

A tortilla filled with a mixture of rice, beans, sweet potato, and shredded cheese

A plate with a slice of eggplant parmesan and bread on the side

A spatula holding a slice of cheesy eggplant parmesan

Three bowls of ricer, crispy kung pao cauliflower and herbs

Crispy cauliflower being stirred into a thick sauce in a skillet

Two tacos filled with sliced mushrooms, cabbage, herbs, and cotija cheese

spinach artichoke lasagna rolls

A plate of crispy vegetable potstickers surrounding a small owl of dipping sauce

Several wonton wrappers topped with vegetable filling

A bowl with white rice and vegetable curry

A jar of curry sauce

Tongs stirring a skillet full of vegetable pad Thai

A plate of vegetable pad Thai topped with peanuts, basil, and lime

A bowl of tofu cubes in a spicy red sauce with scallions on top

A bowl of rice topped with cauliflower tikka masala, nuts, and herbs

Cauliflower florets in a red sauce in an Instant Pot

Small bowls filled with ingredients for falafel including chickpeas, herbs, spices, and flour

A pita stuffed with herby falafel and topped with tomatoes, onion, tabouleh, and yogurt sauce

A plate of lentil and mashed potato shepherd's pie

A bowl of cheesy polenta topped with diced roasted vegetables

Cauliflower florets being dredged in a mixture of milk and buffalo sauce.

Crispy buffalo cauliflower florets surrounding a small bowl of dipping sauce.

Zucchini and ricotta meatballs cooking in a cast iron skillet.

A plate of spaghetti topped with three zucchini meatballs, Parmesan cheese, and fresh basil.

Someone taking a scoop of the sweet potato mixture to shape burger patties

A sweet potato patty on a bun with avocado, red pepper, and lettuce

A plate of crispy tofu nuggets with one sliced to reveal a white, moist center

Roasted cherry tomatoes on a sheet pan.

A sliced naan flatbread topped with cheese, spinach, and roasted tomatoes.

Lots of diced vegetables including pepper, zucchini, and red onion on a sheet pan.

A slice of lasagna filled with roasted vegetables.

Three bowls of white bean and kale soup with fresh herbs, lemon juice, and red pepper flakes on top.

A wooden spoon stirring a pot of white bean soup.

Easy Chickpea Curry (Channa Masala)

spicy mango tempeh

This article contains content previously curated by Hannah Loewentheil. It was compiled by Salimah McCullough.

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