When you’re a new vegetarian, or even a longtime vegetarian like me, searching for recipes can be frustrating. You just want to find some vegetarian recipes with simples ingredients, but a lot of the recipes out there include insanely specialized ingredients that certainly wouldn’t be sitting around in your kitchen or pantry. These ingredients may be hard to find without going to a speciality store. Making mouthwatering meals does NOT have to be that hard! So with the help of some other bloggers, I’ve put together 18 vegetarian recipes with simple ingredients for you!
VegetArian Staples to Keep in Your Pantry
The next time you restock your pantry, be sure you pick up these vegetarian staples.
You’ll be able to find tons of vegetarian recipes with these simple ingredients:
- Beans — you can use chickpeas and black beans in tons of ways, but any kind of bean will do
- Grains — rice, quinoa, pasta, couscous, or whatever your favorite is
- Canned Tomatoes — so many time-saving vegetarian recipes use canned tomatoes as a base
- Peanut Butter — not just for toast! Lots of great sauces and stews incorporate peanut butter. Cashew and almond butter work great too.
- Coconut Milk — if you haven’t experienced how amazing coconut milk is give it a try. My favorite is veggies over black rice mixed with coconut milk.
18 Vegetarian Recipes with Simple Ingredients
These vegetarian recipes are made up of what most of us, especially new vegetarians are looking for: simple ingredients. Make the tummies at your table happy with these delicious finds, using ingredients you probably already have in your pantry and fridge.
This vegetarian minestrone soup recipe is easy to make at home from common pantry items and fresh produce. It’s hearty, delicious and full of flavor. This soup comes together really quickly! You’ll have dinner on the table in under an hour with this recipe.
Heads up, this creamy mac and cheese is a splurge meal. It's not healthy but it's soooo good. It's creamy, flavorful and comforting -- everything a good baked mac and cheese should be. Perfectly cooked - a few little tricks prevent overcooked noodles, dried out texture and clumpy cheese.
This vegetarian chicken salad is quick and easy to make. It is the perfect plant-based, no cook recipe!
Low Carb Spinach Stuffed Mushrooms Recipe with Feta Cheese and Garlic
An easy spinach stuffed mushrooms recipe with feta cheese and garlic! These healthy, low-carb stuffed mushrooms with spinach taste just like Greek spanakopita and take just 30 minutes.
This easy twice-baked spaghetti squash recipe is a simple dinner idea that only takes three ingredients. Plus it's meatless, gluten free and budget friendly.
This vegetarian chili is a simple, quick spin on grandma’s old-fashioned chili, with all the flavor of the traditional recipe but none of the meat! Onion, peppers, garlic, beans, spices, tomatoes and corn are part of this easy homemade comfort food favorite that is ready in just half an hour.
Here’s a recipe for pasta alfredo your family will love. Unbelievably, it takes just 20 minutes to make to make this delicious dinner!
Though created by a meat eater, this Mexican soup was inspired by her vegan friend's adventurous nature,. She based the recipe on ingredients she already had in her pantry.
These easy roasted buffalo chickpeas are a tasty, healthy treat! They contain all the flavor of buffalo wings, but none of the fat. Serve these up at your next game day party or enjoy them as an every day snack.
This vegan chickpea salad is a great way to add a shot of health and nutrition with lots of plant based goodness.
This easy-to-make recipe is part of Barth Bakery's Pandemic Pantry series, which features simple, yet delicious, recipes made from basic pantry ingredients many already have without having to go to the store.
If you’re looking for a filling, flavorful homemade Instant Pot pinto beans Recipe, then look no further. With no need to pre-soak the beans and full of healthier every pantry staples, you can have dinner on the table in about an hour!
This roasted veggie and hummus tortilla pizza is vegan, delicious and only 5 Weight Watchers Smart Points. Plus, this healthy pizza recipe is ready in 10 minutes!
If you haven’t tried sweet potato waffles, here's your chance. They are a great way to add a punch of delicious nutrition into your regular waffles.
This easy vegetarian lasagna recipe is cheesy, comfort food goodness. A truly frugal recipe, a few smart shortcuts save time result in an easy, kid-approved dinner.
This is one of the most traditional Italian recipes, loved by kids and grown-ups. Learn all the tips and tricks to make perfect potato frittata every single time!
This easy baked ziti recipe is so simple to make. It's a mostly one-pot recipe ... the perfect pasta casserole.
Ready for an amazing side dish that is so tasty it could be its own meal? This curry rice is exactly what you need.
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