Ever think about going vegetarian, but are afraid you won’t be able to live without meat? Afraid all things vegetarian are boring and flavorless? Well fear no more, because below are some of the yummiest and easiest vegetarian recipes that even the heftiest meat eater will love. Not only are they delicious, but they are  healthy, satisfying, and perfect for breakfast, lunch, or dinner.

1. Grilled Cheese Roll-Ups 

bread, sweet, meat
Stephanie Cozza

A fancy twist on a childhood classic – no meat required.

2. Spaghetti Squash Egg Cups

egg, cream, sweet, butter
Mulin Xiong

These baked egg cups are perfect for on the go breakfasts, or as a snack in between classes.

3. Classic Korean Bibimbap

egg, fried egg, bibimbap
Marlee Goldman

This trendy bowl is full of everything hearty and healthy. You can also swap tofu for meat if you are not a vegetarian.

4.  Roasted Cauliflower

vegetable, cauliflower, meat, pasta, tortellini, sauce, cheese
Justin Shannin

This may not look super fancy, but adding some spice to a hearty veggie like cauliflower will make a killer dinner dish.

5. Spinach and Quinoa Stuffed Tomatoes

rice, vegetable, tomato
Kelda Baljon

Quinoa is a hearty grain that will keep you full. Mix it with a juicy tomato and you have yourself a yummy lunch or appetizer.

6. Vegetable Risotto

risotto, rice
Aly Sebold

This is a sweet mishmash of corn, zucchini, squash, onion, risotto, and cheese. Or better known as (healthy) heaven in a bowl. 

7. Roasted Tomato and Red Pepper Sauce

spaghetti, shrimp, pasta, crab, sauce
Megan Prendergast

A simple tomato sauce goes a long way for a vegetarian.

8. Mushrooms Stuffed With Spinach and Artichoke Dip

cheese, blue cheese, herb, spinach
Julia Benson

Creamy, savory, bite-sized, and bursting with flavor, these mushrooms make a succulent snack or side dish for any meal. 

9. Burrata Caprese Toast

bread, vegetable, sweet, tomato
Max Bartick

Toast isn't just for the morning. This burrata caprese toast can be made in less than 10 minutes, so it's both easy and delicious.

10. Butternut Squash Soup

parsley, vegetable, soup, lobster bisque, cream, meat
Katie Elliott

Anything with butternut squash is a personal favorite of mine, especially soup. This soup is perfect on a cold winter’s night.

11. Avocado and Spinach Pasta

pasta, spaghetti, sauce, basil, vegetable, lemon, tagliatelle, macaroni
Mulin Xiong
Avocado in a pasta sauce may be the greatest thing ever for someone whose looking to create a a healthy and super yummy pasta dish.

12. Spring Rolls

vegetable, lettuce, fish, seafood, spring rolls, salad, meat, rice
Nicole Lee

Spring rolls are always a favorite at Chinese restaurants, but they taste so much better when you make them yourself.

13. Chickpea Mushroom Burger

butter, chicken, peanut
Kristi Cook

Portobello mushroom and chickpeas combine to create the most delectable (and healthy!) burger.

14. Sweet Potato, Kale, and Chickpea Bowl

sweet potato, sweet, lentil, hummus, spinach, kale
Megan Prendergast

Do it for the Insta (and for the delicious sweet potato).

15. Zucchini Meatballs

vegetable, tomato, meat, sauce, beef
Rebecca Simonov

I will admit, this won't taste just like a homemade Italian meatball, but it sure is a great savory alternative.

16. Eggplant Parmesan

Helena Lin

Eggplant parmesan is a dish loved by everyone, vegetarian or not.

17. Black Bean Burger

avocado, guacamole
Parisa Soraya

If you are craving a burger but don’t want the meat, black bean burgers are a great substitute. Dress it up with an avocado or dressing to make it even more flavorful.

18. Shakshuka 

egg, huevos rancheros, meat, sauce, cheese, dairy product, vegetable, tomato, bacon
Ashley Manning

Shakshuka looks like a complicated dish to make, but here’s a recipe for those of us who are crunched for time.

19. Tomato, Onion, and Basil One-Pan Pasta

pasta, spaghetti, vegetable, ramen, sauce, meat
Abigail Wang

One-pan pasta is easy to make, quick, and delicious. The perfect vegetarian trifecta.

20. French Onion Grilled Cheese Sandwich

toast, bread, sandwich, bacon, cheese, meat, grilled cheese sandwich
Maxwell Faucher

Soup in sandwich form = genius.

21. Black Bean and Butternut Squash Tacos

tacos, vegetable, corn, parsley
Katherine Baker

My love for butternut squash strikes again. Try this yummy recipe if you are feeling tacos minus the meat.

22. Roasted Carrot and Cumin Soup with Caramelized Onion and Hummus Sandwich

soup, tomato, bread, cheese
Megan Prendergast

The perfect soup and sandwich combo.