Make a satisfying and tasty meal with these vegetarian dinner recipes.
These recipes feature cauliflower, which can be used in a variety of ways.
Roasted Chickpea Curry Bowl
You’ll get a serious dose of plant-based protein with this meal!
Jason Donnelly
The curry-infused cauliflower and chickpeas taste hearty and satisfying, while quinoa adds an extra boost of protein.
A generous amount of cooking spray helps the panko breadcrumb coating on these cauliflower steaks get nice and crispy.
Using frozen riced cauliflower instead of rice reduces the carb contentand makes for quicker prep.
Jason Donnelly
The roasted corn adds some sweetness and the romaine some fresh, crisp, crunch.
Balsamic-Parmesan Cauliflower Steaks
These balsamic-Parmesan cauliflower steaks make the perfect vegetarian dinner.
Dried oregano and fresh thyme and rosemary flavor the cauliflower.
Jason Donnelly
Balsamic vinegar paired with Parmesan cheese adds a nice sweet and savory balance to the dish.
Substitute frozen asparagus (or green beans or peas) in a pinch.
Toss them together with prepared basil pesto for a satisfying supper.
Start these quesadillas in the oven and finish them off in a skillet for melty cheese and crispy tortillas.
This impressively easy dinner comes together with just those three ingredients, not including salt, pepper and oil.
Because prepared soups are typically higher in sodium, look for light or reduced-sodium versions of your favorites.
The steaks are cooked until just tender and topped with a rich sauce and melted mozzarella cheese.
Despite their names, classic Italian-American chicken Parm and eggplant Parm don’t always contain Parmesan cheese.
A mixture of Parmesan cheese and balsamic glaze adds tons of flavor.
Victor Protasio
Serve with roast chicken, turkey or pork or as part of a vegetarian meal.
Vegan Cauliflower Fried Rice
Substituting riced cauliflower for rice reduces calories and carbs in this veggie-packed dish.
Each head of cauliflower will provide 2 to 3 steaks from the centerthe sides tend to crumble.
Carolyn Hodges, M.S., RD
The starch from the pasta and vegetables combines with the broth as it simmers and creates a silky sauce.
And you could make the whole dish in just one pot, so cleanup is a breeze.
Grilled Cauliflower Steaks with Almond Pesto & Butter Beans
Need some new meatless dinner ideas?
Greg DuPree
This vegan recipe for grilled cauliflower steaks with buttery (but butter-free!)
butter beans and almond pesto comes together in just 25 minutes but is impressive enough to serve to guests.
For this recipe, you’ll want almond milk without any vanilla.
Each head of cauliflower yields about two steaks.
Serve this vegetarian dinner with a piece of crusty whole-grain bread to sop up the leftover sauce.
Beans not only boost protein, but also add creaminess to the farro mixture.
Chimichurri sauce brightens the dish.
A little tomato sauce and coconut milk give the broth a rich, silky texture.
Serve with a dollop of sour cream or yogurt, if desired.
Serve it along with kale (or your favorite greens) for brunch or an easy breakfast-for-dinner.
Photographer: Rachel Marek, Food stylist: Annie Probst
Antonis Achilleos
Fred Hardy
Karla Conrad
