These vegetarian dishes are so easy and delicious, they'll make even die-hard carnivores rethink their meals.
With everyone so health-conscious these days, meatless meals are becoming more popular. These dinners show that you don't have to sacrifice flavor. Here are 9 quick and easy vegetarian dinners to help you plan your workweek.
1. Vegetarian black bean enchilada casserole (h/t Aberdeen's Kitchen)This south-of-the-border dish brings the heat, thanks to El Pato jalapeno sauce. It's also packed with rich and divine Mexican flavor! Meat-lovers won't even miss the meat!
2. Southwest tortellini pasta salad (h/t Tastes Better From Scratch)This tortellini pasta salad has a delicious Southwestern flare and is easy to prepare. You’ll love this vegetarian meal when you crave something refreshingly light.
3. Lemon garlic orzo with roasted vegetables (h/t Vanilla and Bean) This is rustic fare at its best. Roasted veggies and orzo come together with a tangy lemon dressing to delight your taste buds.
4. Thai butternut squash red curry (h/t Little Spice Jar)Spice things up with this tantalizing butternut squash dish that's packed with flavor. When you're craving Thai, this amazing dish with coconut milk, ginger and curry will get those taste buds sizzling!
5. Portobello fajitas (h/t The Garden Grazer)Who needs meat when you have these delicious portabello fajitas sizzling away? Trust me, this dish is divine!
6. Lentil chickpea soup If you're on the lookout for a vegetarian main dish that's rich in protein and in flavor, you've come to the right place. This recipe combines chickpeas and two kinds of lentils in an Indian-inspired soup with just the right hint of spice. And it doesn't even take long to make. Get the full recipe
here.
7. Roasted sweet potato and black bean quesadillas (h/t Don't Go Bacon My Heart ) This wonderful meatless recipe has so many flavors and textures, it’s just unbelievable! I guess you’ll just have to try it for yourself, but fair warning - those taste buds just might get a little overloaded with too much yummy!
8. Vegetarian seven-layer tostadas (h/t Kalyns Kitchen)Holy Guacamole! These delicious tostadas are an exciting twist on the seven layer bean dip.
9. Sweet potato and black bean tacos (h/t Simply Recipes)Roasted sweet potatoes, avocado, black beans, and tomatillo salsa verde - Can life get any better? Those delectable ingredients are just a few things you'll find in this packed taco!
