25 Grain-free Vegetarian Recipes

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Readers have asked me whether it's possible to eat paleo while sticking to a vegetarian diet.  It's a tough question, and since I'm not a vegetarian, I can't really answer.  I imagine, though, that a paleo-ish vegetarian diet that allows some legumes and/or dairy could totally work--it's definitely possible to eat a grain-free vegetarian diet (and a grain-free vegan diet--the blog YumUniverse is proof!).  It's harder to imagine being a paleo vegan, but that doesn't mean there aren't plenty of delicious recipes out there that satisfy both diets.

Here are 25 vegetarian recipes that are gluten-free and grain-free.  17 of them are also vegan.  Even if you're not vegetarian or vegan, I hope these recipes will inspire you to cook something new and delicious with plant-based ingredients!


Do you have any favorite grain-free vegetarian recipes?  Feel free to share in the comments!

Appetizers

Miniature Napoleons with Eggplant Creme (Vegan) from VeganYumYum

Photo from VeganYumYum

Avocado, Cucumber, & Grapefruit Salad (Vegan) from Pinch of Yum

Photo from Pinch of Yum

Almond Pulp Crackers (Vegan) from YumUniverse

Photo from Yum Universe

Fried Okra with Avocado Crema (Vegan)

Indian Spiced Chickpeas (Vegan) from Cookie & Kate

Soups

Roasted Vegetable Soup

Swede Potato Soup with Fried Spaghetti Squash and Toasted Pepitas (Vegan) from VeganYumYum

Photo from VeganYumYum

Pumpkin Soup with Crispy Shallots (Vegan)

Thai Curry Butternut Squash Soup (Vegan) from How Sweet It Is

Photo from How Sweet It Is

Orange Ginger Squash Soup (Vegan)

Main Dishes

Sweet Potato & Kale Gratin (Vegan)

Autumn Arugula Salad with Caramelized Squash, Spiced Pecans and Pomegranate Ginger Vinaigrette (Vegan) from How Sweet It Is

Photo from How Sweet It Is

Saag Paneer

Fettucine Alfredo with Zucchini Pasta & Cauliflower Sauce (Vegan) from This Rawsome Vegan Life

Photo from This Rawsome Vegan Life

Roasted Carrot and Potato, Lentils and Miso Parsley Sauce (Vegan) from Cookie & Kate

Photo from Cookie & Kate

Sides

Mashed Rutabaga & Squash with Roasted Garlic (Vegan)

Orange-Glazed Brussels Sprouts (Vegan)

Caramelized Shallots

Roasted Cauliflower with Creamy Cilantro Pesto

Roasted Corn, Lima Bean, & Feta Salad from Guilty Kitchen

Photo from Guilty Kitchen

Breakfasts

Mini Quiches with Duxelles & Baby Broccoli

Baked Eggs in Squash Rings

 Pumpkin & Pecorino Soufflé

Dark Chocolate Macaroon Toasted Almond Butter (Vegan) from How Sweet It Is

Photo from How Sweet It Is

Peach Green Smoothie (Vegan) from Pinch of Yum

Photo from Pinch of Yum