10 Vegetarian Dinners Better Than Your Favorite Takeout

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Are you ready to bring the full restaurant experience to your kitchen? Does it seem like an impossible feat now that you have promised yourself to cut back on meat? Well, good news! You can now make your favorite meals, restaurant style, and actually feel good about laying off the meat once in a while. With pantry ingredients and a little detour to the supermarket, get ready to recreate your go-to takeout meals with minimal effort. You will surely lick your fingers clean once you try these 10 vegetarian dishes that are better than any takeout you’ve ever ordered.

Baked Tortellini with Roasted Vegetables

The cheese-stuffed tortellini makes this dish extra cheesy, while the roasted vegetables make for such a flavorful, tender addition. Cook them together in marinara sauce, and then pop them into the oven for some classic, lasagna casserole texture. Full Recipe: Baked Tortellini with Roasted Vegetables

Thai Sweet Chili Tofu

If you’ve made a pact to eat vegetarian, the one ingredient you must stock up on is tofu. Let me tell you, there is no better alternative to meat than tofu when it comes to texture. In this Thai recipe, tofu soaks in all the sweet and spicy flavors of sweet chili sauce, and the broccoli adds some crunch and color to the dish. Full Recipe: Thai Sweet Chili Tofu

Udon Stir Fry

Craving takeout stir-fry is real. When it happens often, take it as a sign to switch to something healthier and homemade, namely, this easy Udon stir-fry. Ready in less than 30 minutes, the chewy noodles and crisp vegetables tossed in sharp soy sauce and drizzled with sesame seeds give off a full takeout vibe – only, much healthier. Full Recipe: Udon Stir Fry

Mediterranean Pizza

If you make some pizza dough in advance, you can easily make this Mediterranean-style pizza at home, with colorful veggie toppings, kalamata olives straight from the Mediterranean cookbook, and some stringy mozzarella combined with creamy feta cheese – in just 30 minutes. How cool is that? Full Recipe: Mediterranean Pizza

Asparagus Mushroom Pasta

Tender, crispy asparagus and earthy mushrooms set the stage for this fresh, creamy pasta. The lime dressing adds a tangy undertone to this pasta recipe, adding to the diverse combo of flavors. Full Recipe: Asparagus Mushroom Pasta

Kung Pao Tofu

What to do when you are craving Kung Pao chicken but trying to cut back on meat? Easy! You replace chicken with tofu. The crispy yet chewy tofu absorbs all the signature Kung Pao flavors like a pro, leaving you wanting more. Full Recipe: Kung Pao Tofu

Halloumi Pasta

Sweet roasted veggies combined with cheese is my new favorite food combo. When the cheese is the firm-yet-spongy halloumi – straight from the heart of Cyprus – I like to add my favorite pasta to the combo, add some homemade pesto sauce, and enjoy my pasta dinner. The best part? It comes together better than any takeout pasta I’ve ever tried. Full Recipe: Halloumi Pasta

Burrito Bowl

Burrito bowls became quite popular in takeout menus a while ago. It was then that I realized how easy it is to make huge bowl dinners with only your favorite ingredients within half an hour. Keep this burrito bowl vegetarian by mixing together roasted beans, corn, cauliflower, etc., and tossing them into some tangy lime dressing. Full Recipe:  Burrito Bowl

Butternut Squash Risotto

Sometimes, all you want is to order a hearty, comforting dinner that reminds you of good times. For such days, I reserve this easy butternut squash recipe that embodies the best of peppery, garlicy flavors that fall brings. Full Recipe: Butternut Squash Risotto

Sweet Potato Chili

This is my absolute favorite version of sweet chili when I’m trying to cut back on beef. The spice from chipotle chili and chili powder is balanced by the natural sweetness of cooked sweet potatoes. This chili is full of veggie goodness, so it’s a healthy dinner packed in exotic flavors. Full Recipe: Sweet Potato Chili