If you think vegetarian recipes are limited to just the same old salads, think again. Whether you’re a full-time vegetarian or simply looking to avoid meat for a little while, there are lots of choices. Pasta is always a good option, especially when covered in vegetables or stuffed with cheese. Curries are also often vegetarian-friendly. You can even make vegetables the star of the show if you give them a good roast. With these 29 amazing vegetarian recipes, you won’t think twice about skipping the meat.

Paneer Tikka Kebabs

Tortilla Española

Vegetarian Samosas with Potatoes and Peas

Spicy Mashed Vegetable Curry with Rolls (Pav Bhaji)

Vegetarian Stir-Fried Chinese Rice Cakes (Su Chao Erkuai)
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Masala Dosa
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Ossetian Beet Top and Cheese Pies

Roasted Plantain with African Pepper Compote
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Cashew Curry
Indian Veggie Burgers (Vada Pav)
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Chickpea Tofu Salad (Burmese Salad with Shan Tofu)
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Spicy Roasted Cauliflower with Tahini
Maitake Mushrooms with Red Chiles and Cilantro
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Pepper Pot Soup
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Roasted Moong Dal with Spinach
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Greek Stuffed Grape Leaves With Rice and Herbs (Dolmadakia)
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Chilled Buttermilk Soup with Herbs (Okroshka)
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Swiss Chard Anzelottos with Pomodoro Sauce
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Spaghettoni with Jasmine, Saffron, and Chamomile
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Potato and Cheese Tortelli with Porcini Mushrooms
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Rajma (North Indian Kidney Bean Masala Stew)
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Coconut Beluga Lentils
Persian Herbed Frittatas with Fenugreek (Kookoo Sabzi)

Chinese Spicy Garlic Eggplant (Yu Xiang Qie Zi)
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Falafel
Cauliflower and Goat Cheese Souffles
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Spinach and Potato Dumplings with Cold Tomato Sauce
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Coconut Rice and Red Beans
Spaghettini with Carrots, Olives, and Red Endive
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Tofu, Long Bean, and Crispy Shallot Vinaigrette with Black Bean Vinaigrette
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Potato Tacos (Tacos de Papa)
Ricotta and Egg Gnocchi with Olives, Capers, and Tomato Sauce

Spelt Risotto with Beets and Horseradish
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Salt-Roasted Turnips with Goat Cheese and Greens
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Mixed Vegetable Coconut Curry (Ghanta Tarkari)
Grilled Vegetable and Barley Salad
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Quinoa Veggie Burger with Roasted Red Pepper Relish
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