Healthy Lifestyle Diets Vegetarian Recipes Healthy Vegetarian Dinner Recipes Quick & Easy Vegetarian Dinner Recipes 16 20-Minute Vegetarian Dinners That Can Help With Weight Loss By Dillon Evans Dillon Evans Dillon Evans fell in love with cooking at a very young age. He remembers the novel experiences of microwaving a bowl of oatmeal without his parents' permission and asking to make his mother's morning pot of coffee. These moments became catalysts for his interest in cooking and baking. EatingWell's Editorial Guidelines Published on May 20, 2024 Reviewed by Dietitian Jessica Ball, M.S., RD Reviewed by Dietitian Jessica Ball, M.S., RD Jessica Ball, M.S., RD, is nutrition editor for EatingWell. She is a registered dietitian with a master's in food, nutrition and sustainability. In addition to EatingWell, her work has appeared in Food & Wine, Real Simple, Parents, Better Homes and Gardens and MyRecipes. EatingWell's Editorial Guidelines Close Photo: Jacob Fox Make one of these satisfying dinners to help you meet your weight loss goals. These vegetarian dishes have no more than 575 calories and at least 6 grams of fiber per serving to help you stay full for longer, increase beneficial bacteria in your gut and maintain healthy digestion. Not to mention, you’ll have a delicious meal on the table in just 20 minutes or less with these quick recipes. Our Chhole (Chickpea Curry) has received nearly 70 four- and five-star reviews for being as filling as it is flavorful. And one reader says they “wouldn't change a thing to” our White Bean & Sun-Dried Tomato Gnocchi. 01 of 16 Chhole (Chickpea Curry) Andrew Scrivani This healthy Indian recipe is a flavorful chickpea curry that you can make in just 20 minutes. Also called chana masala, this dish is a comforting and delicious dinner. View Recipe 02 of 16 White Bean & Sun-Dried Tomato Gnocchi Jacob Fox Sun-dried tomatoes are the star of this recipe—providing texture and umami. Combined with the spinach, they make this dish a great source of vitamins C and K. View Recipe 03 of 16 Spinach & Artichoke Dip Pasta If you've ever wanted to make a meal out of warm spinach and artichoke dip, this creamy pasta is for you. And here's what's almost as good as the flavor of this comforting dish: the fact that this healthy dinner takes just 20 minutes to prepare. View Recipe 04 of 16 Vegan Coconut Chickpea Curry To make this 20-minute vegan curry even faster, buy precut veggies from the salad bar at the grocery store. To make it a full, satisfying dinner, serve over cooked brown rice. When shopping for simmer sauce, look for one with 400 mg of sodium or less and check the ingredient list for cream or fish sauce if you want to keep this vegan. If you like a spicy kick, add a few dashes of your favorite hot sauce at the end. View Recipe 05 of 16 Easy Pea & Spinach Carbonara Fresh pasta cooks up faster than dried, making it a must-have for fast weeknight dinners like this luscious yet healthy meal. Eggs are the base of the creamy sauce. They don't get fully cooked, so use pasteurized-in-the-shell eggs if you prefer. View Recipe 06 of 16 Stuffed Sweet Potato with Hummus Dressing Hearty yet simple to prepare, this stuffed sweet potato with black beans, kale and hummus dressing is a fantastic 5-ingredient lunch for one! View Recipe 07 of 16 Roasted Vegetable & Black Bean Tacos These hearty vegan tacos are quick and easy to make, perfect for busy weeknights. They are so tasty no one will miss the meat or dairy. View Recipe 08 of 16 Vegetarian Italian Hoagies Traditional Italian subs feature meat but this delightfully easy sandwich packs a punch with artichoke hearts, red onion and zesty pepperoncini instead. We love it for dinner as well as lunch. If you're packing the hoagies to take along, keep the ingredients separate and assemble right before eating to avoid soggy bread. Serve with tomato and cucumber salad. View Recipe 09 of 16 Green Goddess Salad with Chickpeas In this cucumber, tomato, Swiss cheese and chickpea salad recipe, a healthy green goddess dressing is made from avocado, buttermilk and herbs. The extra dressing is delicious served with grilled vegetables. View Recipe 10 of 16 Spinach Ravioli with Artichokes & Olives Store-bought spinach ravioli and a handful of basic pantry items are all you need to get a healthy dinner on the table in 15 minutes. Ingredients like oil-packed sun-dried tomatoes, briny Kalamata olives and toasty pine nuts help to build big flavor fast. If you can't find frozen artichokes, swap in a 15-ounce can (just be sure to drain and rinse them well). View Recipe 11 of 16 White Bean-Sage Cauliflower Gnocchi Turn lower-carb cauliflower gnocchi into a complete and satisfying meal with this riff on classic brown butter and sage gnocchi. We added beans to amp up the fiber and protein for a fast and healthy dinner. View Recipe 12 of 16 Bean & Veggie Taco Bowl Simple brown rice and black beans serve as the backdrop for sautéed veggies and taco toppings! View Recipe 13 of 16 Roasted Veggie & Quinoa Salad Quick, simple and packed with satisfying protein and fiber, this salad makes a perfect lunch or easy one-dish dinner. View Recipe 14 of 16 Mixed Greens with Lentils & Sliced Apple This salad with lentils, feta and apple is a satisfying vegetarian entree to whip together for lunch. To save time, swap in drained canned lentils--just make sure to look for low-sodium and give them a rinse before adding them to the salad. View Recipe 15 of 16 Vegetarian Sushi Grain Bowl Skip the hassle of making sushi rolls at home and just go for this grain bowl. Start with a base of brown rice and add veggies, dressing and creamy avocado for a delicious and easy meal. View Recipe 16 of 16 Polenta Cakes with Poached Eggs & Avocado Precooked polenta makes this savory healthy breakfast a breeze. Serving the easy poached eggs on a bed of arugula is a wonderful way to get a head start on your daily vegetable intake. View Recipe Was this page helpful? Thanks for your feedback! Tell us why! Other Submit