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22 Vegetarian Recipes That Don’t Sacrifice Flavor

This article is written by a student writer from the Spoon University at Georgetown chapter.

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 

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Stephanie Cozza

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

2. Spaghetti Squash Egg Cups

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Mulin Xiong

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

3. Classic Korean Bibimbap

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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

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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

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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

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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

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Megan Prendergast

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

8. Mushrooms Stuffed With Spinach and Artichoke Dip

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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

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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

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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

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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

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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

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Kristi Cook

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

14. Sweet Potato, Kale, and Chickpea Bowl

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Megan Prendergast

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

15. Zucchini Meatballs

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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

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Helena Lin

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

17. Black Bean Burger

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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 

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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

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Abigail Wang

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

20. French Onion Grilled Cheese Sandwich

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Maxwell Faucher

Soup in sandwich form = genius.

21. Black Bean and Butternut Squash Tacos

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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

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Megan Prendergast

The perfect soup and sandwich combo. 

I'm currently a sophomore at Georgetown majoring in Art History. I'm from New Jersey and grew up in a family that taught me that cooking is more of an art than anything else. I've been spending more time learning family recipes and recently collected most of our recipes into a family cookbook. Needless to say, I'm a foodie.