45 Healthy Vegetarian Recipes You'll Make All the Time

Eating more vegetarian meals can be a great way to fill your diet with good-for-you ingredients like nuts, seeds, whole grain and, of course, veggies. You’ll find that everything from comfort foods to casseroles can go meatless with ease—and still be every bit as satisfying. If you’re in need of some fresh inspiration, you’re in the right place. We’ve got wholesome recipes for vegetarian soups, meatless chilis, veggie-forward slow-cooker options and so much more—starting with this light-yet-satisfying vegetarian pasta. It features whole-wheat pasta plus a few nutritional powerhouses like mushrooms (which are loaded with B vitamins and potassium) and red peppers (which are filled with vitamin C). This dish is delicious as-is but you could also add a few cubes of marinated, seared tofu on top for extra protein.

This hearty vegetarian chili is both nutritious and satisfying, thanks to the protein-packed navy beans and brown lentils. We added a generous dose of dried spices and other pantry staples to boost the flavor and make this dish accessible for any night of the week.

Nidhi Jalan writes, "This smoky roasted eggplant dish from India is one of my favorites. It’s served as a main course, as part of a selection of dishes in a thali. Different versions are made in various parts of the country but this Punjabi recipe is the most popular. The best flavor and smokiness comes from roasting the eggplant on a direct flame or grill. I never add dried spices to my baingan bharta in order to really taste the smoky eggplant with sweetness from the onions, tang from the tomatoes, a little heat from the green chiles and a burst of freshness from the cilantro. It’s precisely this combination of flavors that makes this dish so amazing!"

Calabacitas literally translates to "little squash," and a la Mexicana means it incorporates the colors of the Mexican flag—white, red and green—from onions, tomatoes and chiles. This vegetarian dish can be served as a side dish, main dish or with tortillas to make tacos. If you can’t find summer squash, zucchini works just as well.