10 Easy Vegetarian Dinner Recipes Perfect for Winter
Whether you're a practicing vegetarian or just looking to cut meat out a few nights a week, you’ll find something you’ll love on this list of easy vegetarian dinner recipes.
Don't get me wrong, I love meat. But there are some days when eating it can feel a little too heavy, and there are others when I just don't want to be bothered cooking it. Those days happen at least once or twice a week, so I find myself browsing for easy vegetarian dinner recipes quite often. In the winter months, I tend to gravitate towards nourishing Indian and Thai curries that warm me from the inside out, but I also crave pizza and veggie burgers from time to time. With a list as varied as ours, there's something for everyone to choose from, whether you're a practicing vegetarian or just looking to cut out meat a few nights a week. Which one will you make first?
Dal Makhani
Simmer black gram and kidney beans with spices, cream, and butter for dal makhani—a rich, comforting meal that’s typically reserved for special occasions in India.
Really Awesome Black Bean Burgers
These veggie burgers are complex and satisfying, with a robust texture that even carnivores will love.
The Best French Bread Pizza
Here, classic French bread pizza gets upgraded with a heavy dose of garlicky butter, two cheeses, and fresh herbs.
Sheet-Pan Spiced Cauliflower and Tofu With Ginger Yogurt
Spiced roasted cauliflower and crispy tofu with a gingery yogurt make a filling meal.
Mushroom and Sun-Dried Tomato Farrotto
This savory mushroom and sun-dried tomato farrotto is a great alternative to risotto.
Vegetable Qorma
This recipe features an assortment of tender vegetables and paneer in a rich, creamy sauce.
Gaeng Garee Makheua Yao (Thai Yellow Curry with Eggplant)
Yes, a 100% vegetarian Thai curry can be delicious.
10-Minute Chana Masala
With just a few technical tricks, this thick and flavorful chana masala comes together in an impossibly short time.
Moong Dal
Spiced with turmeric and flavored with a fragrant onion and tomato masala, moong dal is a staple in many South Asian households.
Spanakopita (Greek Savory Greens Pie)
For a twist on the classic, this version of Greek spanakopita uses an assortment of greens and tender herbs in addition to spinach.
