19 Vegetarian Dinners That Can Help Reduce Inflammation By Danielle DeAngelis Danielle DeAngelis Danielle DeAngelis is a journalist and Associate News & Trending Editor for EatingWell. Her current beat is focused on food and health news as well as exclusive celebrity features, regularly interviewing the top names of today’s entertainment industry. She previous worked as the 2022-23 fellow and as an assistant editor for the brand. Her passion for reading, writing and eating local all guide her in her position at EatingWell. EatingWell's Editorial Guidelines Published on September 20, 2022 Reviewed by Dietitian Maria Laura Haddad-Garcia Reviewed by Dietitian Maria Laura Haddad-Garcia Maria Laura is EatingWell's Editorial Manager for Nutrition & News. As part of the nutrition team, she edits and assigns nutrition-related content and provides nutrition reviews for articles. Maria Laura's education, experience and clinical hours from Mexico are equivalent to that of a U.S. credentialed registered dietitian. She is an almond butter lover, food enthusiast and has over seven years of experience in nutrition counseling. EatingWell's Editorial Guidelines Close Credit: Greg DuPree These meatless mains are equally delicious and satisfying, making them perfect options for dinner tonight. Not only are these dishes vegetarian, but they are also packed with ingredients like chickpeas, kale, eggs and sweet potatoes, making them well-suited for those looking to reduce inflammation. For those experiencing chronic inflammation, these meals may be able to help relieve some of the symptoms, like joint stiffness, digestive issues and mental fog. Recipes like our Chickpea Pasta with Mushrooms & Kale and Vegan Lentil Soup are healthy,tasty and anti-inflammatory ways to help meet your nutritional needs. 01 of 19 Chickpea Pasta with Mushrooms & Kale View Recipe Save Greg DuPree Loading up your pasta with vegetables like the kale and mushrooms here is not only delicious, it also makes the meal more satisfying. 02 of 19 Vegan Lentil Soup View Recipe Save This vegan lentil soup recipe is packed with fresh ingredients and plenty of lentils that deliver a healthy dose of fiber in each bite. This vegan soup is the perfect cold-weather lunch or healthy dinner the whole family will love. 03 of 19 Kale & Quinoa Salad with Lemon Dressing View Recipe Save Photography / Antonis Achilleos, Styling / Christine Keely, Ali Ramee This kale-quinoa salad pops with different flavors and textures. Massaging the kale helps break down its fibrous nature, while add-ins like toasted almonds, feta and cucumber add crunch and saltiness. 04 of 19 Frittata with Asparagus, Leek & Ricotta View Recipe Save Photographer / Jacob Fox, Food styling / Sue Mitchell, Food Styling / Kelsey Bulat Serve this spring-vegetable-loaded frittata with an arugula salad and a hunk of crusty bread. Tip: This recipe cooks quickly, so be sure to have all your ingredients prepped and ready to go. 05 of 19 Guacamole Chopped Salad View Recipe Save All of the delicious guacamole flavors you love in a healthy veggie-packed salad. Want to pump up the protein? Add leftover roast chicken or sautéed shrimp. Serve with tortilla chips on the side (or crumbled over the top) to take it up a notch. 06 of 19 Chhole (Chickpea Curry) View Recipe Save Made with convenient canned beans, this quick and healthy Indian recipe is an authentic chickpea curry that you can make in minutes. If you want an additional vegetable, stir in some roasted cauliflower florets. Serve with brown basmati rice or warm naan. 07 of 19 Slow-Cooker Mediterranean Diet Stew View Recipe Save With a focus on vegetables, fiber-rich legumes and healthy fats, this slow-cooker stew fits the bill for those following the Mediterranean diet. Swap out the chickpeas for white beans for a different twist, or try collards or spinach in place of the kale. A drizzle of olive oil to finish pulls together the flavors of this easy vegan crock-pot stew. 08 of 19 Quinoa-Black Bean Salad View Recipe Save Enjoy this quinoa and black bean salad as a delicious and quick vegetarian main dish or as a side for grilled chicken or steak. And don't forget the leftovers! They make an easy lunch on the go. 09 of 19 Mozzarella, Basil & Zucchini Frittata View Recipe Save This vegetable-studded frittata recipe is one of the quickest meals you can make. Make it for breakfast, or serve for lunch or dinner with a tossed salad and a slice of olive oil-drizzled crusty baguette. 10 of 19 Corned Beet Reuben Sandwich View Recipe Save Tossing beets with coriander, mustard seeds, cinnamon and allspice gives them savory corned-beef flavor. With this vegetarian Reuben sandwich, you won't miss the meat. 11 of 19 Baked Eggs in Tomato Sauce with Kale View Recipe Save You can make these three-ingredient tomato-simmered eggs with things you probably already have on hand in your freezer and pantry. To make these baked eggs more like eggs in purgatory, look for a spicy tomato sauce and don't forget some whole-wheat bread for dipping. 12 of 19 White Bean & Veggie Salad View Recipe Save This meatless main-dish salad combines creamy, satisfying white beans and avocado. Try mixing it up with different seasonal vegetables. 13 of 19 Cherry Tomato & Garlic Pasta View Recipe Save This easy and healthy cherry tomato pasta recipe takes just 20 minutes to prep, so it's a perfect weeknight dinner. Cooking garlic cloves whole and then mashing them into the sauce not only saves time, it creates a mellow garlic flavor that melds seamlessly into the silky burst cherry tomatoes. 14 of 19 Stuffed Potatoes with Salsa & Beans View Recipe Save Taco night meets baked potato night with this simple recipe for loaded baked potatoes with salsa, beans and avocado. This easy, healthy family dinner comes together with just 10 minutes of active time, so you can make it on even the busiest of weeknights. This recipe is just as delicious with sweet potatoes in place of russets. 15 of 19 Farro Salad with Arugula, Artichokes & Pistachios View Recipe Save Precooked farro makes this dish come together in no time. And you can make it in the same bowl you serve it in, minimizing cleanup! 16 of 19 Eggs in Tomato Sauce with Chickpeas & Spinach View Recipe Save Simmer eggs in a rich tomatoey cream sauce studded with chickpeas and silky spinach for a super-fast vegetarian dinner. Serve with a piece of crusty bread to soak up the sauce. Be sure to use heavy cream; a lower-fat option might curdle when mixed with acidic tomatoes. 17 of 19 White Bean-Sage Cauliflower Gnocchi View Recipe Save Turn lower-carb cauliflower gnocchi into a complete and satisfying meal with this riff on classic brown butter and sage gnocchi. We added beans to amp up the fiber and protein for a fast and healthy dinner. 18 of 19 Green Goddess Salad with Chickpeas View Recipe Save In this cucumber, tomato, Swiss cheese and chickpea salad recipe, a healthy green goddess dressing is made from avocado, buttermilk and herbs. The extra dressing is delicious served with grilled vegetables. 19 of 19 White Bean Soup with Pasta View Recipe Save Jacob Fox We use mirepoix—a combination of onion, celery and carrots—to flavor this soup. Keep a store-bought bag of the mixture in your freezer to ensure you always have some on hand without worrying about it going bad. Explore more: Healthy Recipes Lifestyle Diets Vegetarian Vegetarian Dinner Was this page helpful? Thanks for your feedback! Tell us why! Other Submit