Go nut crazy for these 7+ vegetarian recipes with walnuts

Thinking about food and what to cook for dinner can become a mundane task. It’s something that has to be done almost daily and so it’s totally understandable the people get sick of doing it. Add into this being a vegetarian, and you are faced with a whole other obstacle.

It’s time to get creative and throw some recipes into the weeknight dinner ring that are outside of the box. Vegetarian recipes made with walnuts are sure to bring something new to the dinner table.

Spinach-walnut pate
Every vegetarian or vegan cook should have an easy, crowd-pleasing appetizer recipe up his or her sleeve. The recipe below is a go-to for cocktail parties, cookouts or any other entertaining opportunity that requires an appetizer. Get the full recipe here. Arugula walnut pesto
Making arugula pesto is a creative and genius way to use up arugula before it turns bad. Throwing some walnuts into the recipes adds a strong, meaty flavor and balances out the astringent taste of the arugula, making this recipe a delightful blend of tastes. Get the full recipe here. Vegan tacos with sun-dried tomato walnut crumble
It can be a challenge to make really satisfying and flavorful vegan tacos without resorting to some form of beans, either refried or whole. The recipe below solves the problem with a super savory mix of sun-dried tomatoes, walnuts and spices. Add any taco toppings, such as vegan sour cream or cashew cream, guacamole or salsa. Get the full recipe here. Mushroom lentil walnut wellington
Wellington is a fancy preparation that’s usually used with meats. In this recipe, buttery puff pastry encases layers of fillings including a mushroom duxelles. The video below offers a vegetarian version that seems every bit as decadent. Get the full recipe here. Mushroom gnocchi with walnut pesto
Gnocchi makes a really nice alternative to pasta. They’re just as easy to cook and equally versatile in terms of how you sauce them. The video below offers a really nice twist on pesto pasta. It's made with earthy mushrooms and a rich walnut-based pesto, so it becomes a satisfying vegetarian meal. Get the full recipe here. Green bean walnut and feta salad
Garnished lightly cooked green beans with fresh mint sounds slightly unusual, but it's a totally delicious flavor combination. The video below uses that perfect pairing and adds all the elements of a crisp, fresh salad.
Combined with nutty walnuts, salty crumbled feta cheese and the bite of red onion, green beans and mint become the star of this hearty salad. Get the full recipe here.