Here are quick & easy vegetarian weeknight dinner ideas for you! 🌱✨
1. 15-Minute Chickpea Stir-Fry
Ingredients:
- 1 can chickpeas, drained
- 1 bell pepper, sliced
- 1 zucchini, sliced
- 2 tbsp soy sauce
- 1 tsp garlic, minced
- ½ tsp red pepper flakes
- 1 tbsp olive oil
Instructions:
- Heat olive oil in a pan & sauté garlic for 1 min.
- Add chickpeas, bell pepper, and zucchini; cook for 5-7 min.
- Stir in soy sauce & red pepper flakes, cook for 2 min.
- Serve with rice or quinoa.
2. 20-Minute Black Bean Tacos
Ingredients:
- 1 can black beans, drained
- 1 tsp cumin
- ½ tsp garlic powder
- ½ tsp chili powder
- 6 small tortillas
- ½ cup shredded cheese
- ½ cup salsa
- Avocado slices & sour cream for topping
Instructions:
- Heat black beans in a pan & season with cumin, garlic powder, and chili powder.
- Warm tortillas, then fill with beans, cheese, and salsa.
- Top with avocado & sour cream.
3. Creamy Spinach & Mushroom Pasta (20 min)
Ingredients:
- 8 oz pasta
- 1 cup mushrooms, sliced
- 2 cups spinach
- 1 cup heavy cream (or coconut milk for vegan)
- ½ tsp garlic powder
- ½ cup Parmesan (or nutritional yeast for vegan)
Instructions:
- Cook pasta according to package instructions.
- In a pan, sauté mushrooms for 5 min, then add spinach.
- Stir in heavy cream & garlic powder, simmer for 3 min.
- Toss in pasta & Parmesan, mix well.
4. 10-Minute Mediterranean Pita Wraps
Ingredients:
- 2 pita breads
- ½ cup hummus
- ½ cup cherry tomatoes, halved
- ¼ cup cucumber, sliced
- ¼ cup feta cheese (optional)
- 2 tbsp olives, chopped
Instructions:
- Spread hummus on pita bread.
- Add tomatoes, cucumber, feta, and olives.
- Fold & enjoy!
5. Quick Veggie Fried Rice (15 min)
Ingredients:
- 2 cups cooked rice (preferably day-old)
- 1 cup mixed veggies (carrots, peas, bell peppers)
- 2 eggs (or tofu for vegan)
- 2 tbsp soy sauce
- 1 tsp sesame oil
- 1 tsp garlic, minced
Instructions:
- Heat sesame oil in a pan & sauté garlic.
- Add veggies & cook for 5 min.
- Push veggies to the side, scramble eggs, then mix with veggies.
- Stir in rice & soy sauce, cook for 2 min.
6. 20-Minute Sweet Potato & Black Bean Quesadillas
Ingredients:
- 1 sweet potato, mashed
- 1 can black beans, drained
- ½ tsp cumin
- ½ tsp chili powder
- 4 tortillas
- ½ cup shredded cheese (or dairy-free alternative)
Instructions:
- Mix mashed sweet potato, black beans, cumin & chili powder.
- Spread mixture onto tortillas, sprinkle with cheese, fold in half.
- Cook on a pan for 3 min per side until crispy.
7. 10-Minute Avocado Toast with Eggs
Ingredients:
- 2 slices bread
- 1 ripe avocado
- 1 tsp lemon juice
- 1 tsp red pepper flakes
- 2 eggs, fried or poached
Instructions:
- Mash avocado with lemon juice & red pepper flakes.
- Spread on toasted bread & top with eggs.
8. One-Pot Lentil Soup (30 min, mostly hands-off)
Ingredients:
- 1 cup lentils
- 1 can diced tomatoes
- 1 carrot, chopped
- 1 onion, chopped
- 1 tsp cumin
- 4 cups vegetable broth
Instructions:
- Sauté onion & carrot in a pot for 5 min.
- Add lentils, tomatoes, cumin & broth.
- Simmer for 20 min until lentils are soft.
9. Caprese Stuffed Portobello Mushrooms (20 min)
Ingredients:
- 4 large portobello mushrooms
- ½ cup cherry tomatoes, halved
- ½ cup shredded mozzarella (or vegan cheese)
- 1 tbsp balsamic glaze
Instructions:
- Preheat oven to 375°F (190°C).
- Remove stems from mushrooms & place on a baking sheet.
- Fill with tomatoes & cheese, then bake for 15 min.
- Drizzle with balsamic glaze before serving.
10. Thai Peanut Noodles (15 min)
Ingredients:
- 8 oz noodles (rice noodles or spaghetti)
- ¼ cup peanut butter
- 2 tbsp soy sauce
- 1 tbsp lime juice
- 1 tsp sriracha
- 1 cup shredded carrots & cabbage
Instructions:
- Cook noodles & set aside.
- Whisk peanut butter, soy sauce, lime juice, and sriracha.
- Toss noodles with sauce & veggies.
Would you like more vegan options or meal prep tips? 😊
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