Top 10+ easy vegetarian dinners that actually feel filling in winter

No meat? No problem.

Dal Makhani, Really Awesome Black Bean Burgers, The Best French Bread Pizza, Sheet-Pan Spiced Cauliflower and Tofu With Ginger Yogurt, Mushroom and Sun-Dried Tomato Farrotto, Vegetable Qorma, Gaeng Garee Makheua Yao (Thai Yellow Curry with Eggplant), 10-Minute Chana Masala, Moong Dal, Spanakopita (Greek Savory Greens Pie)

Don't get me wrong, I love meat. But there are some days when eating it can feel a little too heavy, and there are others when I just don't want to be bothered cooking it. Those days happen at least once or twice a week, so I find myself browsing for easy vegetarian dinner recipes quite often. In the winter months, I tend to gravitate towards nourishing Indian and Thai curries that warm me from the inside out, but I also crave pizza and veggie burgers from time to time. With a list as varied as ours, there's something for everyone to choose from, whether you're a practicing vegetarian or just looking to cut out meat a few nights a week. Which one will you make first?

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Dal Makhani

Dal Makhani, Really Awesome Black Bean Burgers, The Best French Bread Pizza, Sheet-Pan Spiced Cauliflower and Tofu With Ginger Yogurt, Mushroom and Sun-Dried Tomato Farrotto, Vegetable Qorma, Gaeng Garee Makheua Yao (Thai Yellow Curry with Eggplant), 10-Minute Chana Masala, Moong Dal, Spanakopita (Greek Savory Greens Pie)

Simmer black gram and kidney beans with spices, cream, and butter for dal makhani—a rich, comforting meal that’s typically reserved for special occasions in India.

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Really Awesome Black Bean Burgers

Dal Makhani, Really Awesome Black Bean Burgers, The Best French Bread Pizza, Sheet-Pan Spiced Cauliflower and Tofu With Ginger Yogurt, Mushroom and Sun-Dried Tomato Farrotto, Vegetable Qorma, Gaeng Garee Makheua Yao (Thai Yellow Curry with Eggplant), 10-Minute Chana Masala, Moong Dal, Spanakopita (Greek Savory Greens Pie)

These veggie burgers are complex and satisfying, with a robust texture that even carnivores will love.

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The Best French Bread Pizza

Dal Makhani, Really Awesome Black Bean Burgers, The Best French Bread Pizza, Sheet-Pan Spiced Cauliflower and Tofu With Ginger Yogurt, Mushroom and Sun-Dried Tomato Farrotto, Vegetable Qorma, Gaeng Garee Makheua Yao (Thai Yellow Curry with Eggplant), 10-Minute Chana Masala, Moong Dal, Spanakopita (Greek Savory Greens Pie)

Here, classic French bread pizza gets upgraded with a heavy dose of garlicky butter, two cheeses, and fresh herbs.

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Sheet-Pan Spiced Cauliflower and Tofu With Ginger Yogurt

Dal Makhani, Really Awesome Black Bean Burgers, The Best French Bread Pizza, Sheet-Pan Spiced Cauliflower and Tofu With Ginger Yogurt, Mushroom and Sun-Dried Tomato Farrotto, Vegetable Qorma, Gaeng Garee Makheua Yao (Thai Yellow Curry with Eggplant), 10-Minute Chana Masala, Moong Dal, Spanakopita (Greek Savory Greens Pie)

Spiced roasted cauliflower and crispy tofu with a gingery yogurt make a filling meal.

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Mushroom and Sun-Dried Tomato Farrotto

Dal Makhani, Really Awesome Black Bean Burgers, The Best French Bread Pizza, Sheet-Pan Spiced Cauliflower and Tofu With Ginger Yogurt, Mushroom and Sun-Dried Tomato Farrotto, Vegetable Qorma, Gaeng Garee Makheua Yao (Thai Yellow Curry with Eggplant), 10-Minute Chana Masala, Moong Dal, Spanakopita (Greek Savory Greens Pie)

This savory mushroom and sun-dried tomato farrotto is a great alternative to risotto.

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Vegetable Qorma

Dal Makhani, Really Awesome Black Bean Burgers, The Best French Bread Pizza, Sheet-Pan Spiced Cauliflower and Tofu With Ginger Yogurt, Mushroom and Sun-Dried Tomato Farrotto, Vegetable Qorma, Gaeng Garee Makheua Yao (Thai Yellow Curry with Eggplant), 10-Minute Chana Masala, Moong Dal, Spanakopita (Greek Savory Greens Pie)

This recipe features an assortment of tender vegetables and paneer in a rich, creamy sauce.

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Gaeng Garee Makheua Yao (Thai Yellow Curry with Eggplant)

Dal Makhani, Really Awesome Black Bean Burgers, The Best French Bread Pizza, Sheet-Pan Spiced Cauliflower and Tofu With Ginger Yogurt, Mushroom and Sun-Dried Tomato Farrotto, Vegetable Qorma, Gaeng Garee Makheua Yao (Thai Yellow Curry with Eggplant), 10-Minute Chana Masala, Moong Dal, Spanakopita (Greek Savory Greens Pie)

Yes, a 100% vegetarian Thai curry can be delicious.

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10-Minute Chana Masala

Dal Makhani, Really Awesome Black Bean Burgers, The Best French Bread Pizza, Sheet-Pan Spiced Cauliflower and Tofu With Ginger Yogurt, Mushroom and Sun-Dried Tomato Farrotto, Vegetable Qorma, Gaeng Garee Makheua Yao (Thai Yellow Curry with Eggplant), 10-Minute Chana Masala, Moong Dal, Spanakopita (Greek Savory Greens Pie)

With just a few technical tricks, this thick and flavorful chana masala comes together in an impossibly short time.

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Moong Dal

Dal Makhani, Really Awesome Black Bean Burgers, The Best French Bread Pizza, Sheet-Pan Spiced Cauliflower and Tofu With Ginger Yogurt, Mushroom and Sun-Dried Tomato Farrotto, Vegetable Qorma, Gaeng Garee Makheua Yao (Thai Yellow Curry with Eggplant), 10-Minute Chana Masala, Moong Dal, Spanakopita (Greek Savory Greens Pie)

Spiced with turmeric and flavored with a fragrant onion and tomato masala, moong dal is a staple in many South Asian households.

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Spanakopita (Greek Savory Greens Pie)

Dal Makhani, Really Awesome Black Bean Burgers, The Best French Bread Pizza, Sheet-Pan Spiced Cauliflower and Tofu With Ginger Yogurt, Mushroom and Sun-Dried Tomato Farrotto, Vegetable Qorma, Gaeng Garee Makheua Yao (Thai Yellow Curry with Eggplant), 10-Minute Chana Masala, Moong Dal, Spanakopita (Greek Savory Greens Pie)

For a twist on the classic, this version of Greek spanakopita uses an assortment of greens and tender herbs in addition to spinach.

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