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Diet · 1392 recipes

Vegetarian Recipes

Meat-free mains, sides and sweets that never feel like a compromise. Every recipe below is from the Delicious.com kitchen, with full method, macros and a one-tap grocery list.

Saffron-Kissed Semolina Upma with Charred Curry Leaves & Soft EggSophisticated
Breakfast

Saffron-Kissed Semolina Upma with Charred Curry Leaves & Soft Egg

Creamy sooji porridge with golden spice, crispy garnish and jammy yolk

1301 cal · 21g protein · 26 min
vegetariangluten-free30-minute
Spiced Mango & Coconut Lassi with Cardamom Foam & Crispy Saffron WaferSophisticated
In-between

Spiced Mango & Coconut Lassi with Cardamom Foam & Crispy Saffron Wafer

Creamy yogurt drink with tropical fruit, aromatic spice, and delicate garnish

439 cal · 15g protein · 22 min
vegetariangluten-free
Crispy Saffron-Semolina Discs with Spiced Beet Purée, Pomegranate Caviar & Burnt Mustard OilSophisticated
Appetizer

Crispy Saffron-Semolina Discs with Spiced Beet Purée, Pomegranate Caviar & Burnt Mustard Oil

Golden fried semolina crisps with jeweled beet, tart pomegranate, and complex spiced oil

1373 cal · 11g protein · 40 min
vegetariangluten-free
Tamago Gohan with Crispy Shallot Oil & Nori AshEasy
Breakfast

Tamago Gohan with Crispy Shallot Oil & Nori Ash

Silky soft scrambled egg over warm rice with umami finishes

1003 cal · 23g protein · 15 min
vegetarianunder-20-minuteseasy
Freekeh Porridge with Pomegranate Molasses, Roasted Figs & Labne SwirlIntermediate
Breakfast

Freekeh Porridge with Pomegranate Molasses, Roasted Figs & Labne Swirl

Nutty cracked wheat, tart-sweet fruit, creamy cultured yogurt

622 cal · 31g protein · 33 min
vegetarianintermediate
Miso Caramel Popcorn with Nori & SesameEasy
Snack

Miso Caramel Popcorn with Nori & Sesame

Salty-sweet, umami-loaded snack mix ready in 12 minutes

358 cal · 6g protein · 12 min
vegetarianunder-20-minuteseasy
Matcha & White Miso Smoothie with Coconut CreamEasy
In-between

Matcha & White Miso Smoothie with Coconut Cream

Creamy, umami-forward afternoon lift in 5 minutes

305 cal · 5g protein · 5 min
vegetarianunder-5-minuteseasy
Black Sesame Panna Cotta with Yuzu Curd & Crispy Miso CrackerEasy
Dessert

Black Sesame Panna Cotta with Yuzu Curd & Crispy Miso Cracker

Silky, nutty, citrus-bright finish with umami crunch

805 cal · 21g protein · 18 min
vegetariangluten-free
Açorda de Abóbora com Ovo Poached e Crispy Sage OilSophisticated
Breakfast

Açorda de Abóbora com Ovo Poached e Crispy Sage Oil

Silky pumpkin bread soup with herbaceous sage oil and perfectly runny yolk

643 cal · 8g protein · 60 min
vegetariangluten-free optionnutrient-dense
Pastéis de Nata Deconstruction: Spiced Custard Dome with Crispy Phyllo Shards & Caramelized AppleSophisticated
Snack

Pastéis de Nata Deconstruction: Spiced Custard Dome with Crispy Phyllo Shards & Caramelized Apple

The iconic Portuguese pastry reimagined as an elegant composed plate

470 cal · 5g protein · 70 min
vegetarianelegantmake-ahead friendly
Tarte Tatin de Pêssego com Biscoito de Mel-Fumado e Gelado de CanelaSophisticated
Dessert

Tarte Tatin de Pêssego com Biscoito de Mel-Fumado e Gelado de Canela

Caramelized peach tart with smoked-honey tuile and cinnamon ice cream

2816 cal · 115g protein · 90 min
vegetarianrestaurant-qualityautumn classic
Cucumber & Radish Tostaditas with Cotija & Lime CremaIntermediate
Snack

Cucumber & Radish Tostaditas with Cotija & Lime Crema

Crispy masa rounds topped with cool crunchy vegetables, salty cheese, and a tangy cilantro-lime drizzle

199 cal · 5g protein · 20 min
vegetariangluten-freeunder-30-mins
Crispy Spring Lumpia with Sweet Chili DrizzleEasy
Snack

Crispy Spring Lumpia with Sweet Chili Drizzle

Cabbage, carrot, tofu—fried golden in 4 minutes

3374 cal · 8g protein · 14 min
vegetarianquickcrowd-pleaser
Crispy Za'atar Flatbread Crisps with Whipped Feta & Marinated Green OlivesIntermediate
Snack

Crispy Za'atar Flatbread Crisps with Whipped Feta & Marinated Green Olives

Shatteringly crisp, herbaceous, briny

562 cal · 16g protein · 17 min
vegetarian
Flan de Leite Condensado com Coco Tostado & Caramelo SalgadoEasy
Dessert

Flan de Leite Condensado com Coco Tostado & Caramelo Salgado

Silky condensed-milk flan with toasted coconut and salted caramel

806 cal · 18g protein · 43 min
vegetariangluten-free
Harissa Egg & Za'atar ToastEasy
Breakfast

Harissa Egg & Za'atar Toast

Crispy sourdough, jammy eggs, warm chili butter

367 cal · 13g protein · 13 min
30-minutehigh-proteinvegetarian
Warm Chestnut Soup with Crispy Sage OilEasy
In-between

Warm Chestnut Soup with Crispy Sage Oil

Silky autumn soup with a whisper of sage and a float of olive oil

482 cal · 4g protein · 23 min
vegetarian25-minutefall-seasonal
Beet & Labne Salad with Crispy Chickpea CroutonsEasy
Lunch

Beet & Labne Salad with Crispy Chickpea Croutons

Earthen roots, creamy whipped yogurt, crunchy legume clusters

514 cal · 25g protein · 20 min
vegetarian30-minutehigh-protein
Huevos en Escabeche with Crispy Tortilla Shards & Charred Tomatillo OilSophisticated
Breakfast

Huevos en Escabeche with Crispy Tortilla Shards & Charred Tomatillo Oil

Poached eggs in pickled vegetable emulsion, architectural plating

692 cal · 19g protein · 70 min
vegetariansophisticated-technique
Crispy Masa & Black Bean Bonbons with Charred Serrano-Lime EmulsionSophisticated
Snack

Crispy Masa & Black Bean Bonbons with Charred Serrano-Lime Emulsion

Fried corn cups with silky bean purée, bright chile coulis

3580 cal · 10g protein · 55 min
vegetarianhandheld
Chilled Avocado Soup with Crispy Tortilla & Serrano OilSophisticated
In-between

Chilled Avocado Soup with Crispy Tortilla & Serrano Oil

Silky cold soup, textural contrast, bright heat

815 cal · 8g protein · 25 min
vegetariangluten-free-adaptable
Dark Chocolate & Charred Poblano Mousse with Candied Jalapeño & Crispy Tequila TuileSophisticated
Dessert

Dark Chocolate & Charred Poblano Mousse with Candied Jalapeño & Crispy Tequila Tuile

Silky mousse with sophisticated heat, candy crackle

1331 cal · 13g protein · 55 min
vegetariangluten-free
Broa Toast with Whipped Ricotta, Roasted Grapes & Crispy SageEasy
Breakfast

Broa Toast with Whipped Ricotta, Roasted Grapes & Crispy Sage

Rustic Portuguese cornbread with warm fruit and fresh cheese

484 cal · 12g protein · 23 min
vegetarian25-minutemake-ahead
Cheese & Quince Paste PlateEasy
Snack

Cheese & Quince Paste Plate

Smooth sheep's cheese with jammy quince—the soul of Portuguese cafés

536 cal · 22g protein · 5 min
vegetarianno-cook5-minute