12 Vegetarian Dinner Casseroles in Three Steps or Less

Medically reviewed by Madeline Peck, RDN, CDN

Credit: Jason Donnelly

Looking for a meatless casserole for dinner? Try one of these satisfying vegetarian recipes that come together in just three steps or less. Dishes like our Creamy Cabbage Sun Dried Tomato Casserole or our Spinach Mushroom Wild Rice Casserole are sure to become a part of your regular supper rotation.

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Vegetarian Enchilada Casserole

Alison Miksch Photography / Kindsey Lower Prop Styling / Rishon Hanners Food Styling
Alison Miksch Photography / Kindsey Lower Prop Styling / Rishon Hanners Food Styling

Think of this vegetarian enchilada casserole as a veggie-packed Mexican-inspired lasagna with corn tortillas standing in for the noodles! If your peppers are mild and you like heat, opt for spicy pico de gallo. This easy vegetarian dinner recipe is sure to become a new family favorite.

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Creamy Cabbage & Sun-Dried Tomato Casserole

Credit: Photographer: Robby Lozano, Food Stylist: Emily Nabors Hall, Prop Stylist: Lydia Pursell
Credit: Photographer: Robby Lozano, Food Stylist: Emily Nabors Hall, Prop Stylist: Lydia Pursell

This creamy cabbage with sun-dried tomatoes is pure comfort in a casserole dish. Tender, sautéed cabbage melds beautifully with the rich, cheesy sauce, and sun-dried tomatoes add a touch of tangy sweetness that brightens every bite. Serve this warming side with roasted chicken or pork, or over brown rice or another whole grain.

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Skillet Spinach, Mushroom & Wild Rice Casserole

Credit: Photographer: Jen Causey, Food Stylist: Emily Nabors Hall, Prop Stylist: Julia Bayless
Credit: Photographer: Jen Causey, Food Stylist: Emily Nabors Hall, Prop Stylist: Julia Bayless

This wild rice and mushroom casserole is the ultimate comfort food, combining hearty, wholesome ingredients with rich, savory flavors all in one skillet. The earthiness of the wild rice pairs beautifully with the meaty mushrooms, while fresh spinach adds a burst of color and nutrients. It’s the perfect balance of texture and taste—a cozy, one-pan meal that’s easy to make, which makes it even more comforting on those busy days!

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Cheesy Sweet Potato & Black Bean Casserole

Credit: Rachel Marek
Credit: Rachel Marek

A cozy, cheesy casserole is classic comfort food. We amped up the nutrition by including plenty of nourishing veggies. Black beans provide powerful plant-based protein while the sweet potatoes offer up a healthy dose of vitamin A, an antioxidant important for vision and immunity.

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Vegetarian Spring Egg Casserole

Credit: Ali Redmond
Credit: Ali Redmond

This easy egg casserole is filled with spring green vegetables and rustic whole-grain bread. It’s perfect for a healthy vegetarian dinner or a springtime brunch. You can assemble it the night before and bake it in the morning when you’re ready.

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Baked Tomato & Feta Pasta

Credit: Jason Donnelly
Credit: Jason Donnelly

Tomatoes and briny feta cheese form the base of the sauce that coats the pasta in this easy one-pan meal. Enjoy on its own as a vegetarian dinner or top with grilled chicken for some extra protein.

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Nacho Cauliflower Casserole

Credit: Photographer: Victor Protasio, Food Stylist: Ruth Blackburn, Prop Stylist: Josh Hoggle
Credit: Photographer: Victor Protasio, Food Stylist: Ruth Blackburn, Prop Stylist: Josh Hoggle

This cauliflower casserole is inspired by nachos and stuffed with tender roasted cauliflower, sweet red pepper and brown rice. Salsa helps bind the ingredients together, along with melted cheese. Crushed tortilla chips on top add crunch. Serve with the suggested garnishes, or add your own favorite toppings to complete the dish.

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Spinach, Feta & Rice Casserole

Credit: Photographer: Jen Causey, Food Stylist: Emily Nabors Hall, Prop Stylist: Priscilla Montiel
Credit: Photographer: Jen Causey, Food Stylist: Emily Nabors Hall, Prop Stylist: Priscilla Montiel

This one-pan recipe is the casserole version of spanakopita! It’s hearty enough to enjoy as a vegetarian lunch or dinner, yet versatile enough to serve alongside just about any protein. To make it extra creamy, top each serving with a dollop of sour cream.

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Monticello’s Macaroni

Credit: Jerrelle Guy
Credit: Jerrelle Guy

This is the macaroni and cheese recipe that would have been made in the kitchens at Thomas Jefferson’s Monticello. Jefferson first became familiar the creamy, cheesy baked dish of macaroni from his time in Paris and it was enslaved cooks, James Hemings, Peter Hemings, Edith Hern Fossett and Frances Gillette Hern, who prepared this favorite dish over the years. The popularization of this iconic American dish can be traced to Black cooks, like Peter Fossett (the freed son of Edith Hern Fossett), Rufus Estes and Freda De Knight, who helped spread the dish throughout the United States.

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Cheesy Marinara Beans

Credit: Photography / Nico Schinco, Food Styling / Frances Boswell, Prop Stylist / Paige Hicks
Credit: Photography / Nico Schinco, Food Styling / Frances Boswell, Prop Stylist / Paige Hicks

This ooey-gooey dish has baked-pasta vibes but features protein-packed beans instead of noodles. Look for dried corona beans, a larger, creamy white bean, at natural-foods stores or online. Cannellini are a good substitute. Serve with a green salad and toasted baguette.

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Spinach & Mushroom Tortellini Bake

This cheesy tortellini bake is a dish the whole family will love—it’s filled with sweet-tasting marinara, mushrooms and spinach and topped with melted cheese. Complete the meal, plus get in another vegetable serving, by adding a side of broccoli or a small green salad.

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Baked Tomato, Mushroom & Goat Cheese Pasta

Credit: Jason Donnelly
Credit: Jason Donnelly

Cherry tomatoes and mushrooms bake along with goat cheese to form the base of the sauce that cooks the pasta right in the baking dish—no stovetop required.

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