Vegetarian Dinner Recipes for Families Who Love Comfort Food
Cozy, flavorful, and easy vegetarian dinner recipes perfect for weeknight meals or indulgent comfort nights with family. These dishes are satisfying, colorful, and packed with plant-based goodness.
- Prep Time: 10 mins
- Cook Time: 20 mins
- Total Time: 30 mins
- Yield: 4
- Category: Dinner
- Method: Stovetop
- Cuisine: Vegetarian
- Diet: Vegetarian
Ingredients
1 cup lentils
1 block tofu
2 cups assorted vegetables (carrots, bell peppers, zucchini)
1 can chickpeas
2 cups cooked quinoa
2 cups tomato sauce
2 cups spinach
1 tbsp olive oil
1 tsp garlic, minced
Salt and pepper to taste
Instructions
1. Rinse lentils and cook according to package instructions.
2. Press and cube tofu.
3. Chop vegetables into bite-sized pieces.
4. Heat olive oil in a pan and sauté garlic and vegetables until tender.
5. Add tofu and chickpeas, cook 5 more minutes.
6. Stir in cooked lentils and tomato sauce, season with salt and pepper.
7. Serve over cooked quinoa or enjoy as is.
Notes
Feel free to swap any vegetables with what you have. Quick vegetarian dinners under 30 minutes can be made by pre-cooking lentils or using canned beans. Top with fresh herbs for extra flavor.