These recipes skip the meat, but pack the flavor.

This roundup of easy vegetarian recipes is anything but rabbit food or outlandishly complicated dishes.

And perhaps most importantly, these meatless meals won’t leave you hungry.

Skillet Polenta in Creamy Tomato Sauce, an easy vegetarian recipe

Photo: CAITLIN BENSEL

The veggies soften just enough to maintain some crunch, which makes this meal feel especially hearty and satisfying.

Lemon-garlic sauce and Parmesan cheese top off the dish, which comes together in around 25 minutes.

Each crispy tofu piece is coated in sesame seeds, five-spice powder, and cornstarch before frying.

Sweet-and-spicy cauliflower meatballs

Jen Causey, Food Stylist: Jennifer Wendorf, Prop Stylist: Julia Bayless

Don’t forget the garlic-chili dipping sauce, especially if serving as an appetizer.

Add rice and steamed broccoli for a complete meal.

The extra step gives the comforting and nutritious soup a bit of texture.

Udon noodles with vegetables

Jen Causey, Food Stylist: Emily Nabors Hall, Prop Stylist: Julia Bayless

Ready in 30 minutes from start to finish, add this quick soup recipe to your weeknight dinner menu.

This recipe combines farro with sweet potatoes, fennel, and spinach.

Top with cheese and a sweet pomegranate vinaigrette for added flavor.

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Fred Hardy, Food Stylist: Emily Nabors Hall, Prop Stylist: Julia Bayliss

Think of them as a BLT, but with cheese instead of bacon.

The best part is an herbed salted butter slathered on both halves of the baguette.

Top with a drizzle of butter or olive oil and serve with naan.

Sesame-Crusted Tofu with Spicy Dipping Sauce

Heami Lee

Try substituting silken tofu for the cheese to make a vegan-friendly tartine.

It also serves six and isfreezer-friendly.

If you have extra, stash it in the freezer for an easy dinner down the road.

Spiced Sweet Potato Soup With Pistachio Dukkah, Served in Two White Bowls With Metal Spoons on the Side

Alison Miksch

First, instead of washing and cooking fresh spinach, opt for frozen.

Second, canned artichokes add meatiness and flavor to the dish.

Third, jarred salsa verde is all you need for the tangy sauce.

Farro Bowl With Pomegranate Vinaigrette

Caitlin Bensel

And, trust us, they’re just as good for dinner as they are for breakfast.

Consider this hearty khichdi recipe from chef and recipe developer Ashley Lonsdale.

Add the refreshing tomato salad on the side, and you’ve got the perfect complete meal.

Fancy Tomato Sandwiches

GREG DUPREE

White wine balances the flavors, and rosemary adds an earthy aroma.

Pre-sliced wild mushrooms reduce the prep time, but whole mushrooms can be less expensive.

Orange-Glazed Crispy Tofu and Broccoli

Get all the deliciousness of take-out with this scrumptious vegan meal.

Curry Tomato Soup with Naan Croutons

Robby Lozano, Food Stylist: Julian Hensarling, Prop Stylist: Priscilla Montiel

Coat the tofu in cornstarch and cook it with the broccoli on a sheet-pan in the oven.

Sweet Potato Buttermilk Pancakes

Breakfast for dinner is probably the best comfort food.

Top with a drizzle of maple syrup and chopped pecans.

Butternut Squash Tartines

Victor Protasio

Round it all out with a dollop of sour cream and a sprinkle of fresh dill.

To keep the soup entirely plant-based skip the sour cream.

It will still be delicious!

Black Bean Chili

Jen Causey, Food Stylist: Chelsea Zimmer, Prop Stylist: Claire Spollen

Flaxseed “egg” is the binder, making this a fully vegan option.

This nutrient-packedvegetarian soupfeatures sweet potato and kale cooked in a spiced vegetable broth.

To make it vegan, sub the traditional alfredo sauce for a creamy cauliflower and cashew milk version.

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Greg DuPree

The rice andprotein-rich tofucrisp up in the pan, while absorbing flavor from ginger, turmeric, and garlic.

Before serving, cilantro and lemon juice are stirred into the rice, and yogurt is drizzled on top.

Add some kale, and make a creamy sauce with flour and milk.

Sweet Potato Black Bean Breakfast Tacos

Greg Dupree, Prop Stylist: Chelsea Zimmer, Food Stylist: Claire Spollen

Stir in some canned beans, and add a few eggs.

After about 10 minutes in the oven, a protein-filled dinner will be ready to serve.

Well, sort of.

Use Rice & Beans as a Blank Canvas Khichdi

VICTOR PROTASIO; Food Stylist: Chelsea Zimmer; Prop Stylist: Julia Bayless

In this version of the deli-inspired dish,healthy mushroomsstand in for meat.

These mushrooms taste meaty and savory thanks to their high umami content.

The creamy sesame paste highlights the veggie’s sweet notes and creates a perfectly balanced bite.

Za-atar Tofu Skewers with Tomato Salad & Hummus

Jennifer Causey

Toasted pepitas and sesame seeds add some much-needed crunch, while fresh cilantro brings a bit of freshness.

It’s a side dish that brings all the comfort and is sure to delight your crew.

Just don’t be surprised when it, too, becomes a family favorite.

Mushroom and Farro Soup With Carrots, Served in Two White Bowls With Metal Spoons on the Side

Greg DuPree

Start by hand-crushing the whole peeled tomatoes before simmering them with oregano-scented onions to make a flavorful sauce.

Top it off with roasted almonds andchopped parsley.

Serve the whole thing alongside toasted pita bread and plain yogurt.

Orange-Glazed Crispy Tofu and BroccolI

Robby Lozano, Food Stylist: Julian Hensarling, Prop Stylist: Priscilla Montiel

You’ll have a meat-free meal on the table in 35 minutes.

The rich miso dressing gives it a salty umami flavor that’s sure to be a crowd-pleaser.

Black Bean-Oat Burger

A vegetarian burger can be surprising for even the biggest burger fan.

Stack of Three Sweet Potato Buttermilk Pancakes Topped With Syrup and Pecans on a Blue Plate

Heami Lee

We promise you won’t regret making this 25-minute meal.

Summer Squash Farro Bowl

This vegetarian dish is packed with tasty, nutritious foods.

Oh, and the bowl is served alongside a richGreek yogurtdressing.

A Bowl of Creamy Cabbage Potato Soup Next to a Spoon and a Piece of Toasted Bread

Greg DuPree

Serve as-is for lunch or dinner, or top with your favorite meat alternative.

Add a fried egg or tofu for a heartier, protein-filled dish.

Grilled Halloumi Salad

Grilled halloumi cheese is the star of this saladan easy, quick vegetarian dinner.

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Victor Protasio; Food Stylist: Chelsea Zimmer; Prop Stylist: Julia Bayless

When combined with romaine, chickpeas, and kalamata olives, you get a flavorful and filling salad.

Serve with tofu or leave as-is for a delicious side dish.

Grilled Mediterranean Salad

Upgrade your typical pasta salad withgrilled vegetableslike zucchini and bell peppers.

Sweet Potato and Kale Tortilla Soup With Avocado, Served in Two White Bowls With a Metal Spoon on the Side

Alison Miksch

You could also add tomatoes or eggplants to the mix.

Either way, you’ll have a filling and meatless dinner-worthy salad.

This vegetarian recipe has tons of flavor from the coconut, lime juice, and curry powder.

Parm e Pepe Spaghetti on a White Plate With a Bronze Fork and Spoon on the Side

Caitlin Bensel

Add a sprinkling of vegetarian-friendly cheese for another layer of flavor and texture.

The quesadilla filling requires only cheese, apples, and honey-mustard.

And while we like a side salad of spinach and avocado, any green leafy will do.

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Christopher Testani

Also, your guests will appreciate the addednutritional benefits of sweet potatoes, like vitamin A and potassium.

Potatoes and heavy cream add a creamy texture for a rich and comforting meal.

Serve alongside your favorite crusty bread for dipping.

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Fred Hardy

Sweet Potato Risotto

Vegetarians can never go wrong with risotto.

Here, cubed sweet potatoes are sauteed with garlic before adding Arborio rice and cooking until creamy.

Top with grated Parmesan cheese and a pinch of oregano for a delectable and comforting meal.

Superfood lentil salad served on a plate with a fork and cloth napkin

Victor Protasio

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Greg Dupree, Prop Stylist: Chelsea Zimmer, Food Stylist: Claire Spollen

Crispy Mushroom Reuben Sandwiches Served With Dill Pickles on a Plate

Greg Dupree

Roasted Butternut Squash With Tahini Sauce Served in a Large White Bowl With Two Serving Spoons on the Side

Caitlin Bensel

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Victor Protasio

Slow Cooker Vegetarian Chili With Sweet Potatoes Topped With Corn Chips in a Gray Bowl

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Greg DuPree; Food Stylist: Chelsea Zimmer; Prop Stylist: Carla Gonzalez Hart

Skillet Polenta in Creamy Tomato Sauce With White Beans, Served in a Skillet on Top of a Blue Kitchen Towel

Caitlin Bensel

Tofu and Mushroom Lettuce Wraps

Fred Hardy

Red Lentil Squash Soup With Lemon, Topped With Almonds and Parsley and Served in a White Bowl

Caitlin Bensel

Roasted Eggplant With Miso and Sesame Seeds on a Baking Sheet

Antonis Achilleos

Lemony Chopped Salad With Pita

Victor Protasio

Red Lentil Curry Served in a White Bowl With Naan Bread and a Metal Spoon

José Picayo

Summer Nachos With Corn, Zucchini, and Avocado Served on a Baking Sheet

Greg DuPree

Vegetarian Black Bean and Oat Burger Topped With Lettuce, Tomato, Red Onions, and Salsa

Greg DuPree

Slow-Cooker Black Bean and Spinach Enchiladas Served With a Side Salad on a White Plate

Marcus Nilsson

Zucchini Pesto Pasta Served in Two Bowl With Metal Forks for Eating and a Glass of Water on the Side

Caitlin Bensel

Butternut Squash Bake With Wild Rice Served in an Oval Baking Dish, surrounded by a wooden serving spoon, cups, a pitcher, and a plate with a cloth napkin on top

Victor Protasio

Vegetarian Eggplant Shepherd’s Pie served in a white pot, surrounded by a bowl of the meal and a metal serving spoon

Caitlin Bensel

Yellow Squash Farro Bowl With Avocado and Cilantro and Served with a Side of Greek Yogurt

Caitlin Bensel

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Jen Causey

Chickpea salad sandwich on a plate

Alison Miksch

Toasted Israeli Couscous With Corn and Herbs, an easy vegetarian recipe

Greg DuPree

Thai Peanut Butter Ramen Topped With Chopped Peanuts, Served in a White Bowl With Lime Wedges on the Side

Antonis Achilleos

Grilled Halloumi Cheese Salad Served on a White Plate With a Metal Fork for Eating

Greg DuPree

Lemony Pasta Salad With Cucumber in Three Stacked Glass Containers With Wooden Lids

Greg DuPree

Wild Rice and Mushroom Pilaf With Cranberries Served in a Rustic, Brown Bowl

Gentl + Hyers

Grilled Mediterranean Pasta Salad With Grilled Vegetables on a White Serving Platter With Metal Serving Utensils

Jennifer Causey

Loaded Sweet Potatoes With Coconut and Kale, Served on White Plates With Metal Fork for Eating

Victor Protasio

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Antonis Achilleos

Three Chickpea-Stuffed Sweet Potatoes on a Serving Platter With Yogurt on the Side

Caitlin Bensel

Sweet Potato Casserole With Coconut in a Large Serving Bowl With a Metal Spoon on the Side

Chris Court

Top View of a Large Pot of Creamy Mushroom Soup With Chives With a Metal Ladle, Plus Two Served Bowls and a Piece of Bread on the Table

Jen Causey

Sweet Potato Risotto Served in Two White Bowls With a Metal Fork on the Side

Kan Kanbayashi