All Vegetarian Recipes: 2,600+ Plant-Based Ideas

Spectacular spicy fried paneer lives up to its name: slabs of fresh Indian cheese coated in rice flour and chickpea flour, shallow-fried until the edges crackle. Chaat masala on top makes each piece taste like the best street stall you know. On a memorable trip to...

Thick & velvety tomato rasam soup takes a South Indian classic and makes it spoon-coating: toovar dal, chickpea flour, and tomato puree do the thickening while tamarind and rasam powder bring the characteristic tang. If you've ever traveled through South India,...

Masoor dal and courgette soup — red lentils and zucchini, if you're browsing both cookbooks — gets a cooling swirl of cilantro-yogurt sauce. The potato cooks right into the lentils, making the texture silky without any blending. There's nothing quite like a bowl...

Spiced red pepper & tomato soup is my bowl of sunshine on a gray day: moong dal simmers with red bell peppers and tomatoes until everything turns golden and thick. Fennel, turmeric, and cumin keep it warm rather than fiery. A Bowl of Sunshine: Spiced Red Pepper...

Easy 30-minute two-bean vegan chili proves a great chili needs nothing but pantry staples: black beans and black-eyed peas in a tomato base built from no-salt-added canned goods. It's the chili I make when the week has run me over. Craving a warm, comforting bowl...

Creamy white bean and sage soup leans on a whole dozen cloves of garlic and chicken-flavor vegetable broth for its depth, with two cans of Great Northern beans making it hearty in 40 minutes. The sage toasts on the side are non-negotiable in my house. Craving a bowl...

This 25-minute smoky red bean stew gets its instant character from chipotle adobo sauce and tomato paste simmered into the vegetable broth. Served over hot brown rice with lime wedges and cilantro, it tastes like a slow afternoon you didn't have to spend. When...

Craving a cozy, nourishing meal that's ready in a flash? Look no further! This 20-Minute Tuscan White Bean and Spinach Soup is your new weeknight hero. It's a rustic, hearty soup that comes together with simple pantry staples, delivering a bowlful of comfort without...

Creamy cauliflower cheese soup is 30-minute comfort with real polish: cauliflower florets simmered in savory broth, sharpened with a mix of sharp cheddar and American cheese, and warmed through with a whisper of nutmeg. Green onions and fresh chervil make it feel...