Cooking Methods Quick & Easy Quick & Easy Dinner 20-Minute Dinner 18 High-Protein Vegetarian Dinner Recipes Ready in under 20 Minutes By Camryn Alexa Wimberly Camryn Alexa Wimberly Camryn Wimberly is EatingWell's Editorial Fellow. As a food and mental health blogger, Camryn explores how food and cooking can help improve mental health and also be an avenue to connect with one's culture and heritage. EatingWell's Editorial Guidelines Published on June 12, 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 If you are looking to incorporate more protein in your meals, add these dinner recipes to your rotation! These delicious options, such as our Bean & Veggie Taco Bowl and our Green Goddess Salad with Chickpeas, align with a vegetarian diet and pack at least 15 grams of protein per serving. They’re perfect for those who don’t eat meat, or anyone who simply wants to eat more veggie-focused meals. 01 of 18 Bean & Veggie Taco Bowl Simple brown rice and black beans serve as the backdrop for sautéed veggies and taco toppings! View Recipe 02 of 18 Rainbow Grain Bowl with Cashew Sauce This vibrant grain bowl is packed with nutrients to keep you full for hours. Look for precooked lentils in the refrigerated section of the produce department, or pick up a can near other canned beans. View Recipe 03 of 18 Teriyaki Tofu Rice Bowls Thanks to a handful of shortcut ingredients from your grocery store, including precooked rice and seasoned baked tofu, you can have dinner on the table in about 15 minutes. View Recipe 04 of 18 Massaged Kale Salad with Grapes & Cheddar Massaging your kale helps to make this tasty salad more tender and flavorful. If you can’t find crumbled Cheddar at your market, you can buy the cheese as a brick and then slice it before breaking it into little chunks. View Recipe 05 of 18 Green Goddess Salad with Chickpeas You’ll make more of the herby dressing than you’ll need to dress this satisfying salad, but that’s a good thing. Try it drizzled over grilled or steamed vegetables or instead of mayonnaise on a sandwich. View Recipe 06 of 18 Spinach & Artichoke Salad with Parmesan Vinaigrette Inspired by the classic warm party dip, this simple salad can be served up right away or divided up for a week of delicious meals. View Recipe 07 of 18 Green Salad with Edamame & Beets Katie Webster This big salad is a feast for the eyes and an everyday way to incorporate nutrient-rich beets and plant-based protein from edamame (green soybeans). If you're not a fan of cilantro, mix in freshly chopped basil or dill instead. View Recipe 08 of 18 Artichoke & Egg Tartine For a Mediterranean-inspired meal, serve up fried or poached eggs on top of sautéed artichokes and toast. Serve with hot sauce on the side, if desired. View Recipe 09 of 18 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 meal for one! View Recipe 10 of 18 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. View Recipe 11 of 18 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 12 of 18 Zucchini Noodle "Pasta" Salad This veggie-packed salad has all the flavors you love in a classic pasta salad, but we've swapped in zoodles for wheat pasta. View Recipe 13 of 18 Vegan Superfood Grain Bowls Photographer: Fred Hardy, Food Stylist: Margaret Monroe Dickey This nutrient-packed grain bowl recipe comes together in 15 minutes with the help of a few convenience-food shortcuts like microwaveable quinoa and precooked beets. View Recipe 14 of 18 Beefless Vegan Tacos Here we swapped crumbled tofu for ground beef, without sacrificing any of the savory seasonings you expect in a taco. You can also use the filling in burritos, bowls, taco salads and to top nachos. View Recipe 15 of 18 Tomato & Provolone Sandwiches There's something magical about a simple bread-and-tomato sandwich, but this one is even better topped with melted provolone cheese and tarragon-garlic mayo. View Recipe 16 of 18 Gnocchi with Zucchini Ribbons & Parsley Brown Butter For this recipe, convenient store-bought potato gnocchi are tossed with delicate ribbons of zucchini, shallots and cherry tomatoes that have all been sautéed in nutty browned butter. View Recipe 17 of 18 Vegetarian Sushi Grain Bowl If making your own sushi is not your cup of tea, get all of those flavors in 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 18 of 18 Ravioli with Arugula & Pecorino Elevate your frozen ravioli with some sizzled garlic and shallots, shaved pecorino and fresh arugula. View Recipe Medically reviewed by Jessica Ball, M.S., RD 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 Was this page helpful? Thanks for your feedback! Tell us why! Other Submit