This collection of easy recipes for vegetarian meals is great for those days when you just want to cook something quick without too much planning. With a few fresh veggies, pantry staples, and some basic seasoning, you can put together something that feels comforting and homemade. These recipes are perfect for busy weeknights or slow weekend lunches, and they’re easy to change up depending on what you’ve got at home.
Vegetarian Stuffed Peppers
These delicious Vegetarian Stuffed Peppers (Biber Dolmasi) are filled with aromatic stuffing made of rice, onions, pine nuts, currants, and various herbs/spices. You can serve them as a side dish as well as the main meal, or as an appetizer. The leftovers are great for a boxed lunch the next day or a picnic.
To learn more: Vegetarian Stuffed Peppers (Biber Dolmasi)
Mushroom and Leek Pie
A creamy mixture of leeks and mushrooms topped with a crispy, golden handmade pie crust.
This savory mushroom pie is topped with a handmade flaky and golden shortcrust pastry, the same as I topped my delicious "Steak Pie".
To learn more: Mushroom and Leek Pie
Briam - Greek Roasted Vegetables
Briam is a hearty Greek casserole dish featuring roasted vegetables cooked in a generous amount of olive oil and seasoned with simple Mediterranean flavors. It is typically served as a main course, often paired with feta cheese, olives, and crusty bread. Simply delicious!
To learn more: Briam - Greek Roasted Vegetables
Creamy Cauliflower Risotto
Serve this Creamy Roasted Cauliflower Risotto as a delightful appetizer or an elegant side dish to impress your dinner guests! It's one of my favorite dishes to prepare for entertaining, whether it's for a date night or a family get-together.
To learn more: Creamy Roasted Cauliflower Risotto
Mediterranean Lentil Soup
Mediterranean Lentil Soup is a healthy, yet incredibly flavorsome dish made with green lentils, onions, carrots, and celery cooked in a tomato-based broth. It is flavored with bay leaves and cumin and then brightened with a generous amount of lemon juice.
To learn more: Mediterranean Lentil Soup
Stuffed Artichokes
Zeytinyagli Enginar Dolmasi - Stuffed Artichokes is a tasty and nutritious dish that's packed with Mediterranean flavors.
This traditional Turkish recipe features artichokes stuffed with vegetables and aromatics, and cooked in olive oil and lemon juice. Not only is it a delicious meal, but it's also healthy, making it a great addition to any diet.
To learn more: Zeytinyagli Enginar Dolmasi - Stuffed Artichokes
Butternut Squash Curry with Chickpeas
Butternut Squash Curry with Chickpeas is a delicious, warming, and affordable Indian dish featuring squash, chickpeas, warming spices, and creamy coconut milk.
This cozy and healthy one-pot curry is perfect for busy weeknights and pairs nicely with Mushroom Pilau Rice, Guyanese Oil Roti, and Onion Raita.
To learn more: Butternut Squash Curry with Chickpeas
Imam Bayildi
Imam Bayildi (Turkish Stuffed Aubergine) is one of the most iconic dishes in Turkish cuisine, known for its rich flavors and melt-in-your-mouth texture. This traditional dish features aubergines stuffed with a savory mixture of onions, tomatoes, and garlic, all simmered in generous amounts of olive oil.
To learn more: Imam Bayildi (Turkish Stuffed Eggplant)
Air Fryer Falafel
This Vegan and Gluten-free Air Fryer Falafel Recipe delivers perfectly crisp and incredibly flavorful falafels every time. They’re affordable, freezer-friendly, and ideal for meal prep. It is a delightful Middle Eastern dish that is super easy to make, full of flavor, and a big hit with vegetarians and vegans.
To learn more: Vegan Air Fryer Falafel Recipe
Barbunya Pilaki
Barbunya Pilaki (Turkish Style Borlotti Beans) is a classic Turkish dish braised in olive oil with onions, garlic, and tomato paste.
This delicious vegan dish is perfect to serve as a light lunch, a part of a mezze spread, or as a side dish to grilled and roasted meat, fish, and vegetables.
To learn more: Barbunya (Turkish Style Borlotti Beans)
Lebanese Moussaka
This deliciously healthy Vegan Lebanese Moussaka, also known as Maghmour combines roasted aubergines and chickpeas in a tangy tomato sauce flavored with Lebanese spices.
Just like traditional Turkish Moussaka, this healthy dish is packed with Mediterranean flavors, making it a dream come true for aubergine lovers.
To learn more: Vegan Lebanese Eggplant Moussaka (Maghmour)
Fellah Koftesi
Fellah Koftesi is a delicious vegetarian bulgur dish made with simple ingredients such as bulgur, semolina, onion, tomato and pepper paste, and spices. You can serve this traditional Turkish recipe as a vegetarian main, an appetizer, or as a side dish.
To learn more: Fellah Koftesi
Ratatouille
Traditional French Ratatouille dish is a delightful marriage of tomatoes, aubergine, courgette, and bell peppers, infused with aromatic herbs and a hint of garlic.
You can enjoy it as a side dish alongside grilled chicken or meat, especially lamb, or as a vegetarian or vegan main course served over plain rice, couscous, or simply mixed with pasta.
To learn more: Traditional French Ratatouille Nicoise Recipe
Dal Palak
Dal Palak (or Spinach Dal) is a comforting and delicious Indian curry made with red lentils, spinach, and spices.
This super healthy & nutritious dish is the perfect weekday meal and also a perfect comfort food for cold winter nights. My favorite way to serve it is along with Mushroom Rice (Mushroom Pilau) and Onion Raita.
To learn more: Dal Palak (Spinach Dal)
Braised Celeriac
Zeytinyağlı Kereviz Yemeği (or Braised Celeriac) is a delicious Turkish & Mediterranean dish made with celery root and carrots braised in olive oil and orange juice. This healthy dish combines the nutty and earthy celeriac with sweet carrots and citrusy oranges.
You can serve it as a vegetarian side dish or main meal along with some Black Pepper Sourdough Focaccia.
To learn more: Zeytinyağlı Kereviz Yemeği - Braised Celeriac
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