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    Oh My Veggies » Vegetarian Recipes

    25 Vegetarian Takeout Makeovers

    Published: Apr 19, 2016 · by Nicole · Updated: Aug 2, 2021 · This post may contain affiliate links.

    25 Vegetarian Takeout Makeovers
    Just because you've given up meat doesn't have to mean you need to give up all of your favorite takeout dishes too. These 25 recipes are some of our favorite vegetarian takeout makeovers--because what would life be like without Pad Thai and cheesesteaks and burritos?!

    Black Bean & Veggie Baked Tostadas

    Black Bean & Veggie Baked Tostadas

    Tostadas are normally fried, but this version bakes them to crispy perfection in the oven.

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    Grilled Portabella Muffuletta

    Grilled Portabella Muffuletta

    A vegetarian version of the classic New Orleans sandwich.

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    Garden Veggie Freezer Burritos

    Garden Veggie Freezer Burritos

    Skip Chipotle and opt for these veggie-packed freezer burritos instead!

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    Baked Fried Brown Rice

    Baked Fried Brown Rice

    By baking instead of frying, you can get that perfect fried rice texture without having to use tons of oil.

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    Grilled Veggie Gyros

    Grilled Veggie Gyros

    A creamy cucumber dill sauce stands in for tzatziki in these vegan gyros.

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    Firecracker Cauliflower

    Firecracker Cauliflower

    Crispy baked cauliflower with a sweet-and-spicy sauce--who needs shrimp?!

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    Baked Portabella Mushroom Taquitos

    Baked Portabella Mushroom Taquitos

    Mushrooms are the "meat" in this lighter take on taquitos.

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    Homemade Calzones

    Homemade Calzones

    Store-bought pizza dough makes this recipe doable for a weeknight dinner.

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    General Tso's (Not) Chicken Bowls

    General Tso's (Not) Chicken Bowls

    Our meatless version of this Chinese takeout favorite replaces the meat with seitan.

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    Beer-Marinated Grilled Mushroom Tacos with Pepita Relish & Chipotle Crema

    Beer-Marinated Grilled Mushroom Tacos with Pepita Relish & Chipotle Crema

    These grilled mushroom tacos rival anything you'd buy at a restaurant--they're one of our favorite recipes!

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    Grilled Veggie Banh Mi Sandwiches

    Grilled Veggie Banh Mi Sandwiches

    Most vegetarian banh mi recipes use tofu to replace the meat, but this one uses grilled vegetables instead.

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    Sweet Potato and Millet Falafel

    Sweet Potato and Millet Falafel

    Millet adds a nutritional boost to this homemade falafel recipe.

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    Sweet and Sour Tempeh

    Sweet and Sour Tempeh

    Thinly sliced pieces of tempeh are perfect for soaking up the sauce in this meatless version of Sweet and Sour Chicken.

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    Meatless Monte Cristo

    Meatless Monte Cristo

    Hello comfort food! This sandwich is smoky, cheesy and grilled to perfection.

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    Sweet Potato Bibimbap

    Sweet Potato Bibimbap

    Roasted sweet potatoes make a delicious addition to bibimbap.

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    Thai Red Curry with Asparagus and Tofu

    Thai Red Curry with Asparagus and Tofu

    Thai curries can be easily customized with seasonal produce, like this version made with asparagus.

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    Tomato and Mozzarella Panini

    Tomato and Mozzarella Panini

    Our copycat version of Panera's Tomato and Mozzarella Panini.

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    Veggie Pad Thai

    Veggie Pad Thai

    No ketchup or peanut butter here--this Pad Thai is made with tamarind, just like the restaurant version!

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    Buffalo Tofu Wings with Creamy Ranch Dip

    Buffalo Tofu Wings with Creamy Ranch Dip

    Crispy baked tofu slathered in hot sauce--and don't forget the vegan ranch dip!

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    Tofu Vindaloo

    Tofu Vindaloo

    This spicy Indian favorite is easy to make at home!

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    Portabella Mushroom Cheesesteaks

    Portabella Mushroom Cheesesteaks

    These meatless cheesesteaks are a reader favorite.

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    Kung Pao Veggies

    Kung Pao Veggies

    Vegetables and tempeh make this Chinese takeout makeover both filling and healthy.

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    Smoked Cheddar Mac & Cheese with Baked BBQ Tofu

    Smoked Cheddar Mac & Cheese with Baked BBQ Tofu

    We replaced the BBQ pork with tofu in this remake of a dish from Noodles and Company.

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    Asian Lettuce Wraps

    Asian Lettuce Wraps

    These colorful lettuce wraps are perfect for parties--or even as a light dinner.

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    Quinoa Sushi Rolls with Miso Sesame Dipping Sauce

    Quinoa Sushi Rolls with Miso Sesame Dipping Sauce

    We substituted quinoa for rice to add some protein to these veggie sushi rolls.

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    1. Jennifer @ Delicious Everyday says

      March 01, 2015 at 10:22 pm

      I love this! Those gyros look awesome!

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