60+ Vegetarian Meals That Aren't Pasta

POPSUGAR Photography | Nicole Perry
POPSUGAR Photography | Nicole Perry

Eating vegetarian often means boiling some pasta, sautéing veggies, and topping with parmesan cheese. There's obviously nothing wrong with that, but it can be so easy to fall into a dinner rut that you forget what vegetarian possibilities are out there (and not just salad!). From soups to grain bowls to tacos and more, these recipes prove there's way more out there for the vegetarian than pasta.

01
Chickpea Soup With Garlic Tortilla Triangles
Top With Cinnamon

Chickpea Soup With Garlic Tortilla Triangles

02
Black-Bean Butternut-Squash Quesadilla
Girl Versus Dough

Black-Bean Butternut-Squash Quesadilla

03
Vegetarian Burrito
POPSUGAR Photography | Anna Monette Roberts

Vegetarian Burrito

Get the recipe: vegetarian burrito

04
Eggplant Pizzas
POPSUGAR Photography | Lizzie Fuhr

Eggplant Pizzas

Get the recipe: eggplant pizzas

05
Quinoa Tabbouleh
POPSUGAR Photography | Anna Monette Roberts

Quinoa Tabbouleh

Get the recipe: quinoa tabbouleh

06
Vegan Farro Salad
POPSUGAR Photography | Anna Monette Roberts

Vegan Farro Salad

Get the recipe: vegan farro salad

08
Avocado Pizza
POPSUGAR Photography | Erin Cullum

Avocado Pizza

Get the recipe: avocado pizza

09
Grilled Vegetable Tacos With Guacamole
POPSUGAR Photography | Lauren Hendrickson

Grilled Vegetable Tacos With Guacamole

10
Spicy Garlic Kale With Poached Eggs
POPSUGAR Photography | Nicole Perry

Spicy Garlic Kale With Poached Eggs

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Ginger Fried Rice With Poached Egg
Alexandra's Kitchen

Ginger Fried Rice With Poached Egg

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Creamy Butternut Squash Soup
POPSUGAR Photography | Nicole Perry

Creamy Butternut Squash Soup

13
Green Garlic Soup
POPSUGAR Photography | Nicole Perry

Green Garlic Soup

Get the recipe: green garlic soup

15
Kale Salad With Pecorino and Pine Nuts
POPSUGAR Photography | Nicole Perry

Kale Salad With Pecorino and Pine Nuts

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Kimchi Fried Rice
POPSUGAR Photography | Sara Yoo

Kimchi Fried Rice

Get the recipe: kimchi fried rice

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Spicy Tomato Soup With Grilled Cheese Croutons
POPSUGAR Photography | Nicole Perry

Spicy Tomato Soup With Grilled Cheese Croutons

18
Miso-Glazed Kale and Shiitakes With a Poached Egg
POPSUGAR Photography | Nicole Perry

Miso-Glazed Kale and Shiitakes With a Poached Egg

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Grain Bowl With Teriyaki Sauce, Greens, and Soft-Boiled Egg
Alexandra's Kitchen

Grain Bowl With Teriyaki Sauce, Greens, and Soft-Boiled Egg

20
Asparagus Ribbon Pizza
POPSUGAR Photography | Nicole Perry

Asparagus Ribbon Pizza

Get the recipe: asparagus ribbon pizza

22
Broccoli-Cheddar Soup
POPSUGAR Photography | Anna Monette Roberts

Broccoli-Cheddar Soup

Get the recipe: broccoli-cheddar soup

23
Creamy Garlic Roasted Red Pepper Zoodles
Pinch of Yum

Creamy Garlic Roasted Red Pepper Zoodles

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Cider-Spiked Butternut Squash Soup
Alexandra's Kitchen

Cider-Spiked Butternut Squash Soup

25
Vegetarian Bibimbap
The Kitchy Kitchen

Vegetarian Bibimbap

Get the recipe: vegetarian bibimbap

26
Korean Tofu With Spicy Garlic Sauce
POPSUGAR Photography | Nicole Perry

Korean Tofu With Spicy Garlic Sauce

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Quinoa Salad With Cherries and Feta
POPSUGAR Photography | Nicole Perry

Quinoa Salad With Cherries and Feta

29
Roasted Carrots With Farro, Chickpeas, and Herbed Crème Fraiche
Cookie and Kate

Roasted Carrots With Farro, Chickpeas, and Herbed Crème Fraiche

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Hummus and Veggie Sandwich
POPSUGAR Photography | Lizzie Fuhr

Hummus and Veggie Sandwich

Get the recipe: hummus veggie sandwich

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Mexican Tempeh Quinoa Salad
POPSUGAR Photography | Jenny Sugar

Mexican Tempeh Quinoa Salad

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Vegan Chickpea Soup
POPSUGAR Photography | Nicole Perry

Vegan Chickpea Soup

Get the recipe: vegan chickpea soup

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Vegan Miso Soup With Soba and Mushrooms
POPSUGAR Photography | Nicole Perry

Vegan Miso Soup With Soba and Mushrooms

34
Thai Red Curry With Vegetables
Cookie and Kate

Thai Red Curry With Vegetables

36
Lemon Parmesan Zucchini "Noodles" With Roasted Artichokes
Inspiralized

Lemon Parmesan Zucchini "Noodles" With Roasted Artichokes

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Vegan Mushroom Soup
POPSUGAR Photography | Nicole Perry

Vegan Mushroom Soup

Get the recipe: vegan mushroom soup

38
Cheesy Broccoli Bites
POPSUGAR Photography | Lizzie Fuhr

Cheesy Broccoli Bites

Get the recipe: cheesy broccoli bites

39
Spicy Carrot Soup With Roasted Chickpeas and Tahini
POPSUGAR Photography | Nicole Perry

Spicy Carrot Soup With Roasted Chickpeas and Tahini

40
Vegan Pea Soup
POPSUGAR Photography | Anna Monette Roberts

Vegan Pea Soup

Get the recipe: vegan pea soup

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Vegan Pumpkin Chili
POPSUGAR Photography | Anna Monette Roberts

Vegan Pumpkin Chili

Get the recipe: vegan pumpkin chili

43
Green Tea and Chickpea Soup With Garlic Tortilla Triangles
Top With Cinnamon

Green Tea and Chickpea Soup With Garlic Tortilla Triangles

44
Enoki Mushroom and Kimchi Bowl With Poached Eggs
A Modest Feast

Enoki Mushroom and Kimchi Bowl With Poached Eggs

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Creamy Broccoli Soup
POPSUGAR Photography | Anna Monette Roberts

Creamy Broccoli Soup

Get the recipe: creamy broccoli soup

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Brussels Sprout, Lentil, and Kale Salad
POPSUGAR Photography | Nicole Perry

Brussels Sprout, Lentil, and Kale Salad

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Zucchini Noodle Egg Drop Soup
Snixy Kitchen

Zucchini Noodle Egg Drop Soup

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Curried Pumpkin Soup
POPSUGAR Photography | Anna Monette Roberts

Curried Pumpkin Soup

Get the recipe: curried pumpkin soup

50
Mexican Spaghetti Squash
Cooking For Keeps

Mexican Spaghetti Squash

Get the recipe: Mexican spaghetti squash

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Sweet Potato Soup With Za'atar Oil
POPSUGAR Photography | Nicole Perry

Sweet Potato Soup With Za'atar Oil

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Slow-Cooker Vegetarian Chili
POPSUGAR Photography | Anna Monette Roberts

Slow-Cooker Vegetarian Chili

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Southeast Asian Gazpacho
POPSUGAR Photography | Nicole Perry

Southeast Asian Gazpacho

Get the recipe: Southeast Asian gazpacho

54
Slow-Cooker Enchilada Quinoa Bake
Cooking Classy

Slow-Cooker Enchilada Quinoa Bake

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Slow-Cooker Beans and Quinoa
POPSUGAR Photography | Nicole Perry

Slow-Cooker Beans and Quinoa

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Quinoa-Stuffed Bell Peppers
Damn Delicious

Quinoa-Stuffed Bell Peppers

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Slow-Cooker Potato Corn Chowder
Damn Delicious

Slow-Cooker Potato Corn Chowder

Get the recipe: slow-cooker potato corn chowder

Make it vegetarian: swap vegetable stock for chicken.

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Grilled Cheese Roll-Ups
POPSUGAR Photography | Nicole Perry

Grilled Cheese Roll-Ups

Get the recipe: grilled cheese roll-ups

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Brined White Beans
Alexandra's Kitchen

Brined White Beans

Get the recipe: brined white beans

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Sweet Potato Quesadillas
Alexandra's Kitchen

Sweet Potato Quesadillas

Get the recipe: sweet potato quesadillas

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Spaghetti Squash Mac and Cheese
POPSUGAR Photography | Lizzie Fuhr

Spaghetti Squash Mac and Cheese

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Slow-Cooker Vegetable Barley Soup
Cookin' Canuck

Slow-Cooker Vegetable Barley Soup

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5-Ingredient Cheesy Cauliflower Soup With Kale Pesto
Pinch of Yum

5-Ingredient Cheesy Cauliflower Soup With Kale Pesto

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Apple and Cabbage Salad
POPSUGAR Photography | Lizzie Fuhr

Apple and Cabbage Salad

Get the recipe: apple and cabbage salad