Main-Event Vegetarian Recipes recipe

Linda Xiao for The New York Times. Food Stylist: Sue Li. Prop Stylist: Sophia Eleni Pappas

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Main-Event Vegetarian Recipes

Of course there are dinner centerpieces, but we also have breakfast, lunch and other meals covered. These indulgent pastas and healthy vegan showstoppers make great main courses. To get vegetarian recipes like these delivered to your inbox, sign up for The Veggie newsletter.

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Sweet and Sour Tofu With Barberries

Yotam Ottolenghi

1 hour

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Jackfruit Tacos

Ligaya Mishan, Aimee Nezhukumatathil

1 3/4 hours

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Miso Leeks With White Beans

Hetty Lui McKinnon

45 minutes

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Sheet-Pan Feta With Chickpeas and Tomatoes

Ali Slagle

40 minutes

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Cumin Green Beans and Mushrooms

Hetty Lui McKinnon

30 minutes

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Kung Pao Tofu

Ham El-Waylly

1 hour

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Parmesan Braised Beans With Olives

Eric Kim, Hillary Sterling

6 1/2 hours

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Weeknight Spinach and Ricotta Lasagna

Hetty Lui McKinnon

1 1/4 hours

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Creamy, Spicy Tomato Beans and Greens

Alexa Weibel

40 minutes

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Whole Roasted Jerk Cauliflower

Korsha Wilson, Gregory Gourdet

1 hour 30 minutes

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Roasted Broccoli and Chickpeas With Mole Verde

Rick A. Martínez

50 minutes

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Eggplant Adobo

Kay Chun

40 minutes

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Beans Marbella

Tejal Rao, Alexa Weibel

2 1/2 hours

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Baked Brie and Caramelized Vegetable Pie

Alexa Weibel

4 hours

Image for Whole Roasted Squash With Tomato-Ginger Chickpeas

Whole Roasted Squash With Tomato-Ginger Chickpeas

Ali Slagle

About 3 hours

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Sweet Chile Grain Bowl With Tofu

Melissa Clark

50 minutes

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Vegetarian Mushroom Wellington

Alexa Weibel

3 hours

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Spicy Roasted Mushrooms With Polenta

Yotam Ottolenghi

45 minutes

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Mushroom Galbi

Kay Chun

45 minutes

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Soy-Butter Corn Ramen

Hetty Lui McKinnon

35 minutes

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Mushroom and Eggplant Yassa

Yewande Komolafe

45 minutes

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Cashew Celery

Hetty Lui McKinnon

20 minutes

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Roasted Cauliflower With Sweet Chermoula and Yogurt

Nargisse Benkabbou

45 minutes

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Crispy Potato Tacos

Hetty Lui McKinnon

1 1/4 hours

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Salt and Vinegar Kale Chips With Fried Chickpeas and Avocado

Hetty Lui McKinnon

45 minutes

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Cabbage Rolls With Walnuts and Sour Cream

Yotam Ottolenghi

2 1/2 hours

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Roasted Red Peppers With Beans and Greens

Ali Slagle

1 hour 10 minutes

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Roasted Broccoli Rabe and White Beans With Burrata

Ali Slagle

30 minutes

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Za’atar Roasted Tofu With Chickpeas, Tomatoes and Lemony Tahini

Yewande Komolafe

40 minutes

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Bulgogi-Style Tofu

Sam Sifton

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Roasted Mushroom and Halloumi Grain Bowl

Ali Slagle

45 minutes

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Kale and Squash Salad With Almond-Butter Vinaigrette

Ali Slagle

45 minutes

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Mole Verde

Jocelyn Ramirez

1 hour

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Sheet-Pan Sesame Tofu and Red Onions

Ali Slagle

50 minutes

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Vegetable Tofu Curry

Genevieve Ko

20 minutes

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Walnut Picadillo

Jocelyn Ramirez

1 hour

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Loaded Vegan Nachos

Ali Slagle

45 minutes

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Green Curry Glazed Tofu

Ali Slagle

25 minutes

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Vegan Mapo Tofu

David Tanis

30 minutes

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Shakshuka With Feta

Melissa Clark

50 minutes

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Sweet-and-Spicy Grilled Vegetables With Burrata

Melissa Clark

45 minutes

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Mushroom Potpie

Alexa Weibel

1 1/2 hours

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Whole Roasted Cauliflower With Pistachio Pesto

Susan Spungen

1 hour

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Cauliflower Adobo

Ali Slagle

45 minutes

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French Onion Macaroni and Cheese

Ali Slagle

1 hour

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Roasted Vegan Sausages With Cauliflower and Olives

Melissa Clark

45 minutes

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Mushroom Bourguignon

Melissa Clark

1 hour

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Vegetarian Shepherd’s Pie

Samantha Seneviratne

1 3/4 hours

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Spiced Roasted Cauliflower With Feta and Garlic

Alison Roman

35 minutes

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Roasted Cauliflower

Amanda Hesser

30 minutes

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Whole Roasted Cauliflower With Almond-Herb Sauce

Julia Moskin, Joanne Weir

About 2 hours

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Roasted Cauliflower and Broccoli With Salsa Verde

Julia Moskin, Kirsten Richardson

45 minutes

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Sheet-Pan Pierogies With Brussels Sprouts and Kimchi

Hetty Lui McKinnon

50 minutes

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Bhindi Masala (Okra With Red Onion and Tomato)

Zainab Shah

25 minutes

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Instant Pot Mushroom and Potato Paprikash

Sarah DiGregorio

30 to 35 minutes

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Tofu and Bok Choy With Ginger-Tahini Sauce

Kay Chun

20 minutes

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Crispy Tofu and Cabbage Stir-Fry

Ali Slagle

25 minutes

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Bean and Cheese Burritos

Kay Chun

40 minutes

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Crispy Tofu With Balsamic Tomatoes

Melissa Clark

40 minutes, plus at least 15 minutes’ draining

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Tempeh Tacos

Ali Slagle

25 minutes

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Grits and Greens

Vallery Lomas

40 minutes

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Mushroom Veggie Patties

Naz Deravian

30 minutes

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Roasted Cabbage Caesar Salad With Chickpeas

Hetty Lui McKinnon

35 minutes

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Roasted Fennel and Grape Salad

Hana Asbrink

50 minutes

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Sabut Masoor Dal (Spiced Brown Lentils)

Zainab Shah

35 minutes

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Tofu and Tomato Egg Drop Soup

Hetty Lui McKinnon

15 minutes

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Spring Cleaning Ribollita

Kay Chun

40 minutes

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White Bean Primavera

Sarah DiGregorio

25 minutes

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Chole (Tangy Chickpeas With Tomatoes and Black Tea)

Sarah DiGregorio

40 minutes

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Soy-Braised Tofu With Bok Choy

Hetty Lui McKinnon

20 minutes

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Salt and Pepper Tofu

Hetty Lui McKinnon

30 minutes

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Sabich Bowls

Kay Chun

45 minutes

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Tofu Milanese

David Tanis

35 minutes

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Crispy Baked Tofu With Sugar Snap Peas

Melissa Clark

1 hour 10 minutes

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