Vegetarian Main Recipes Worth Bookmarking for Lazy Weekend Cooking

Craving vegetarian mains with major flavor? These bold recipes will satisfy both plant-based eaters and anyone who wants to shake up their weekend cooking game. Don’t be surprised if these dishes become your new go-to for effortless, exciting meals.

Updated on Tue, 12 May 2026
Tender cabbage wedges topped with bold, nutty romesco sauce and walnuts for a warm, hearty main dish. Save
Tender cabbage wedges topped with bold, nutty romesco sauce and walnuts for a warm, hearty main dish. | douxanir.com
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Baked Cabbage Salad with Winter Romesco

Tender cabbage wedges topped with bold, nutty romesco sauce and walnuts for a warm, hearty main dish.
Tender cabbage wedges topped with bold, nutty romesco sauce and walnuts for a warm, hearty main dish. | douxanir.com

With hearty roasted savoy cabbage and a punchy Spanish-style walnut romesco, this salad is a vegetarian main that even meat-lovers ask for. Great as a show-stopping centerpiece for winter meals.

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Farro Salad with Fennel, Oranges & Almonds

A hearty serving of Farro Salad Bowl featuring nutty grains, crisp fennel, and bright citrus, ready to eat from a wooden bowl.
A hearty serving of Farro Salad Bowl featuring nutty grains, crisp fennel, and bright citrus, ready to eat from a wooden bowl. | douxanir.com

"Made this for a friends’ brunch—everyone wanted the recipe! The citrus, fennel, and crunch from almonds make it so refreshing but still filling." —Jessica R.

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