149 vegetarian sauce recipes

Hearty vegetarian chili with meatless crumbles, dried apricots, and warm spices, simmered in beer and tomato sauce for a sweet-savory twist on classic chili.

Green bell peppers stuffed with pearl barley, cheddar cheese, tomato sauce, and garlic. A wholesome vegetarian main dish baked until bubbly in just one hour.

Koorma vegetable curry with potatoes, cauliflower, carrots, and green beans in a spiced tomato sauce finished with yogurt. A mild, creamy Indian-style vegetarian curry.

Gueyteow Pak, Thai noodles with blanched vegetables and a coconut red curry sauce with tamarind and crushed peanuts. A vegetarian Thai dish garnished with crispy fried potato rounds.

Green bell peppers stuffed with seasoned mashed potatoes, sauteed onions, red pepper, and chives, baked in tomato sauce. A vegetarian stuffed pepper that's hearty and satisfying.

Vegetarian mushroom goulash with fresh tomatoes, sweet paprika, and bell peppers in a creamy yogurt-sour cream sauce. Earthy, rich, and ready in about an hour over egg noodles.

Black bean pizza with mashed beans as the sauce, melted Monterey Jack cheese, and fresh avocado on top. A four-ingredient vegetarian pizza ready in under 25 minutes.

Vegetarian Chinese boiled dumplings (shwei jow) with handmade wrappers and a tofu, mushroom, and lily bud filling. Served with a soy-vinegar dipping sauce. Makes 24.

Afghan layered eggplant with tomatoes, peppers, and onions topped with garlic yogurt sauce. This vegetarian main dish is comfort food at its finest, served with flatbread.

Vegetarian almond-tahini burgers with ground almonds, soy sauce, diced carrots, onion, and lemon juice. A simple six-ingredient plant-based patty with rich, nutty flavor.

Vegetarian mostaccioli tossed in a slow-simmered crushed tomato sauce with Burgundy wine, walnuts, shallots, and fresh basil, then broiled under a blanket of bubbly mozzarella.

A simple vegetarian pasta dish with butter beans (lima beans) in a light, creamy sauce. Quick, budget-friendly, and ready in 40 minutes with pantry staples.

Vegetarian Greek cabbage rolls packed with rice, pine nuts, and fresh dill, topped with a creamy egg-lemon avgolemono sauce. A bright, herbaceous Mediterranean main course.

Crisp-fried noodle cake topped with stir-fried leeks, mushrooms, carrots, and bean sprouts in a ginger-garlic sauce. A crunchy, saucy vegetarian Asian main dish.

Polenta pizza with a crispy cornmeal crust topped with spaghetti sauce, fresh vegetables, and optional mozzarella. A gluten-free, vegetarian pizza alternative ready in 25 minutes.

Grilled tofu marinated in orange juice and soy sauce, pressed until firm, then charred on the grill. Three ingredients, vegetarian, and full of smoky-citrus flavor.