Weeknight Dinner Ideas: 9 One-Pot Vegetarian Recipes

I know, I know, "vegetarian" is not the best meal modifier. But hear me out! Simple doesn't have to mean basic, and vegetarian doesn't have to mean boring. Vegetables, when prepared right, are packed with flavor, and are surprisingly satisfying when there's no meat to be an attention hog. Plus, veggies just cook up much faster, and weeknight dinners demand speed.

Think of it as an inside-out enchilada. No rolling, no folding, just throw everything into a skillet. Recipe here.

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You can make this curry in 30 minutes. That’s faster than the Thai restaurant’s delivery guy can pedal to your apartment. The recipe’s here.

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The best baked eggs come from the Middle East, with plenty of herbs and spices. Get the recipe here.

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Grab whatever odds and ends you've got in the fridge and toss them into a pan with rice. Once it bakes, it develops a tasty caramelized crust. Do it yourself here.

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This hearty vegetable pasta comes together in a mere 15 minutes. The hardest part is boiling water. Get the recipe here.

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There’s so much fresh flavor in this soup, you won’t even miss the chicken. Recipe here.

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Haphazardly throw all ingredients into a slow cooker and a few hours later, you’ve got lasagna. Couldn't be easier. Instructions here.

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The lightly toasted garlic croutons are tossed with tomatoes, white beans, spinach, basil, and lots of Parmesan cheese. Get the recipe here.

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It's warm, it's hearty, and it's mad comforting. Recipe here.

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Perry Santanachote is Thrillist's recipes editor. Follow her at @perrysant.