These easy vegetarian meals make dinner a breeze even on the longest of days.

Some vegetarian recipes contain cheese.

You should easily find plenty of excellent vegetarian substitutes in the dairy case in most supermarkets.

Spaghetti & Spinach with Sun-Dried Tomato Cream Sauce (tk final title)

Photo: Photography / Kelsey Hansen, Styling / Greg Luna

They are so tasty that no one will miss the meat or dairy.

Serve with a piece of crusty bread to soak up the sauce.

Be sure to use heavy cream; a lower-fat option might curdle when mixed with acidic tomatoes.

Spinach & Artichoke Dip Pasta

Brie Passano

Also called chana masala, this dish is a comforting and delicious dinner.

Creamy Broccoli Pasta

If you’re looking for a simple weeknight pasta dish, look no further.

To make it a full, satisfying dinner, serve over cooked brown rice.

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If you like a spicy kick, add a few dashes of your favorite hot sauce at the end.

Ingredients like oil-packed sun-dried tomatoes, briny Kalamata olives and toasty pine nuts help to build big flavor fast.

Eggs are the base of the creamy sauce.

Mediterranean Chickpea Quinoa Bowl

They don’t get fully cooked, so use pasteurized-in-the-shell eggs if you prefer.

The cauliflower’s nooks and crannies are particularly good at soaking up all the intense flavors of the sauce.

Serve over rice for an easy healthy dinner that’s ready in just 20 minutes.

Eggs in Tomato Sauce with Chickpeas Spinach

Beefless Vegan Tacos

Take taco night in a new direction with these healthy vegan tacos.

Meanwhile, the residual heat of the pasta wilts the spinach in record time for a fast weeknight dinner.

Easy Eggplant Stir-Fry

Alexandra Shytsman

This eggplant stir-fry is easy to make.

chickpea curry (chhole)

Jalapeno peppers can vary from mild to very spicy.

If you gotta cut the heat, opt for small sweet peppers in their place.

Use a soup with tomato pieces for a heartier texture.

Creamy Broccoli Pasta

Brie Passano

Look for a brand that’s low- or reduced-sodium, with no more than 450 mg sodium per serving.

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Overhead view of a white bowl of Black Bean-Quinoa Bowl recipe on a reddish brown tile tabletop

Photography: Carson Downing, Food Stylist: Holly Dreesman, Prop Stylist: Gabe Greco

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Gnocchi with Pea Pesto & Burrata

Jacob Fox

Easy eggplant stir-fry

Alexandra Shytsman

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