Vegetarian Recipes (Less Than 20 Minutes to Make)

Want to know what some of my favorite Vegetarian Recipes that take less than 20 minutes are?

The toughest thing for vegetarians has to be the struggle finding consistently amazing recipes to make and try for themselves. It’s even harder to find vegetarian recipes that take under 20 minutes to make.

If you are one of these people, don’t worry, you’ve come to the right place! These 6 Vegetarian Recipes (Less Than 20 Minutes) are some of my easiest and quickest favorites that will leave you speechless.

This post is all about my favorite Vegetarian Recipes that take less than 20 minutes to prepare.

#1 Butter Mushroom Rice (15 Minutes)

When I am craving something comforting, one of my go-to recipes to make has to be my buttery, savory, and delicious 15 Minute Butter Mushroom Rice recipe.

The best part is that this butter mushroom rice recipe is a ONE-POT DINNER recipe, which means it’s quick, delicious, and doesn’t require a lot of dishes. If you are a mushroom like me, you need to try this recipe!

#2 Cold Soba Noodles Dipping Sauce (5 Minutes!!)

If you want a QUICK and EASY lunch ready in 5 MINUTES, you need to try my Cold Soba Noodle Dipping Sauce. The best part is, this recipe only needs 3 simple ingredients – dashi stock, soy sauce, and mirin.

I love having Soba Noodles for lunch because it is fast, healthy, and delicious.

I always pre-make a jar of Soba Noodles Dipping Sauce at the start of the week to save time and have lunch ready in less than 5 minutes! Cold Soba Noodles Dipping Sauce is a staple recipe for the summer due to how refreshing, healthy, and easy it is to prepare.

#3 Japanese Ginger Salad Dressing (10 Minutes!)

I have to admit that I am not a big fan of salads; however, this Japanese Dressing is honestly SO delicious and addicting that even a non-salad eater like myself LOVES IT!

If you never tried Japanese Ginger Salad Dressing, you are missing out. This sweet, savory, refreshing, tangy, and super umami is a salad dressing you will fall in love with!

If you ever wonder why the salad in bento boxes is so delicious, you need to give this recipe a try. It might be your go-to dressing this summer.

#4 Vegetable Fried Noodles (20 Minutes)

These healthy and delicious Vegetable Fried Noodles are one of my go-to recipes that is affordable and easy to make at home, plus it only takes 20 Minutes to prepare!

The savory and slightly sweet sauce pairs perfectly with any vegetables of your choice, some of my go-to vegetables are – mushrooms, cabbage, celery, carrots, onion, broccoli, zucchini, and baby corn.

If you are quick, affordable, and easy to make recipe, this Vegetable Fried Noodles recipe is for you!

#5 Ginger Glazed Oyster Mushroom (15 Minutes)

If you are a mushroom lover like me, you need to give my Ginger Glazed Oyster Mushroom recipe a try!

I combine my love for seafood and mushrooms to make Ginger Glazed Oyster Mushrooms. It is a vegetarian-friendly recipe perfect for getting your kids to eat more vegetables.

The star of this recipe has to be the sauce. It is the perfect balance between sweet and savory, which will have you eating endless bowls of rice. All you need to make the Ginger Glazed Oyster Mushroom sauce is Soy Sauce, fresh ginger, minced garlic, black pepper, and honey.

#6 Mushroom Congee (20 Minutes ONLY!)

Let’s be honest, there is nothing that hits the spot more than a warm bowl of congee when you are sick, hungover, or not feeling well. But who wants to spend hours in the kitchen when you are not feeling the best?

Here is my healthy, delicious, and EASY Mushroom Congee that takes less than 20 minutes. Mushroom congee is vegetarian-friendly, but you can also customize by adding shredded chicken, pork, or century egg.

My secret tip to save more than 30 minutes making congee is to use a blender! Blending the rice gives the congee restaurant-style smooth consistency that usually takes hours to complete.

Be sure to try this recipe out the next time you are feeling under the weather, I promise this Mushroom Congee will have you back on your feet in no time.