Put down that sad PB&J. These easy vegetarian recipes have only three ingredients! Learn how to make side dishes, desserts, snacks and more.
Our Best 3-Ingredient Vegetarian Recipes
Updated on Jan. 31, 2022
Frozen Banana Cereal Pops
When we want a healthy snack, we dip bananas in yogurt, roll ’em in cereal, then freeze. Ta-da! —Scarlett Elrod, Newnan, Georgia
1/22
2/22
Roasted Buffalo Cauliflower Bites
Total Time
25 min
Servings
8 servings
From the Recipe Creator:
Try these savory bites for a kickin' appetizer that's tasty and healthy, too! —Emily Tyra, Traverse City, Michigan
Nutrition Facts:
1/3 cup: 39 calories, 2g fat (0 saturated fat), 0 cholesterol, 474mg sodium, 5g carbohydrate (2g sugars, 2g fiber), 2g protein.
3/22
Ice Cream Bread
Total Time
35 min
Servings
1 loaf (6 pieces)
From the Recipe Creator:
Ice cream gets a whole new use in this tender bread recipe that I pared down to serve two. Be sure to use full-fat ice cream for best results. —Katherine Kuehlman, Denver, Colorado
Nutrition Facts:
1 piece: 115 calories, 4g fat (2g saturated fat), 8mg cholesterol, 217mg sodium, 18g carbohydrate (6g sugars, 0 fiber), 3g protein.
4/22
Salsa Rice
Total Time
15 min
Servings
5 servings
From the Recipe Creator:
It's a snap to change the spice level in this popular rice side dish by choosing a milder or hotter salsa. It's a delicious way to round out burritos or tacos when the clock is ticking. —Molly Ingle, Canton, North Carolina
Nutrition Facts:
3/4 cup: 232 calories, 4g fat (3g saturated fat), 12mg cholesterol, 506mg sodium, 35g carbohydrate (3g sugars, 3g fiber), 9g protein. Diabetic Exchanges: 2 starch, 1 lean meat.
5/22
Candied Acorn Squash Slices
Total Time
55 min
Servings
6 servings
From the Recipe Creator:
This acorn squash recipe was passed down to me from my grandma, who always served it at Thanksgiving. Now I make it whenever I'm feeling nostalgic. —Rita Addicks, Weimar, Texas
Nutrition Facts:
1 serving: 287 calories, 15g fat (9g saturated fat), 41mg cholesterol, 168mg sodium, 40g carbohydrate (27g sugars, 2g fiber), 1g protein.
6/22
Blueberry Ice Cream
Total Time
35 min
Servings
about 1-3/4 quarts
From the Recipe Creator:
The wild blueberries on our property spark recipe ideas. When my daughter and I made this ice cream at a Girl Guide meeting, it was well received. Even today, our 10 children, 19 grandkids and 4 great-grandchildren think it tastes great. —Alma Mosher, Mohannes, New Brunswick
Nutrition Facts:
1/2 cup: 226 calories, 7g fat (5g saturated fat), 34mg cholesterol, 35mg sodium, 37g carbohydrate (34g sugars, 1g fiber), 3g protein.
7/22
Homemade Peanut Butter
Total Time
15 min
Servings
about 1 cup
From the Recipe Creator:
We eat a lot of peanut butter, so I decided to make my own. My homemade version is easier on my wallet, and I know what ingredients are in it. It's also a lot tastier! —Marge Austin, North Pole, Alaska
Nutrition Facts:
1 tablespoon: 111 calories, 9g fat (1g saturated fat), 0 cholesterol, 75mg sodium, 5g carbohydrate (2g sugars, 2g fiber), 4g protein. Diabetic exchanges: 2 fat.
8/22
Oven-Roasted Asparagus
Total Time
20 min
Servings
6 servings
From the Recipe Creator:
Asparagus never tasted so good! Simply seasoned with butter and green onions, they taste fresh and keep their bright green color, too. They're so good, you might want to make extra. This is how to cook asparagus in the oven. —Jody Fisher, Stewartstown, Pennsylvania
Nutrition Facts:
1 serving: 87 calories, 8g fat (5g saturated fat), 20mg cholesterol, 266mg sodium, 4g carbohydrate (1g sugars, 1g fiber), 2g protein.
9/22
Roasted Rosemary Cauliflower
Total Time
30 min
Servings
6 servings
From the Recipe Creator:
Roasting the cauliflower really brings out its flavor in this side dish. Even folks who aren't cauliflower lovers like it this way. —Joann Fritzler, Belen, New Mexico
Nutrition Facts:
3/4 cup: 65 calories, 5g fat (1g saturated fat), 0 cholesterol, 226mg sodium, 5g carbohydrate (2g sugars, 2g fiber), 2g protein. Diabetic Exchanges: 1 vegetable, 1 fat.
10/22
Crusty Bread
Total Time
1 hour 10 min
Servings
1 loaf (16 pieces)
From the Recipe Creator:
Crackling homemade bread makes an average day extraordinary. Enjoy this beautiful crusty bread recipe as is, or stir in a few favorites like cheese, garlic, herbs and dried fruits. —Megumi Garcia, Milwaukee, Wisconsin
Nutrition Facts:
1 piece (calculated without add-ins): 105 calories, 0 fat (0 saturated fat), 0 cholesterol, 296mg sodium, 22g carbohydrate (0 sugars, 1g fiber), 3g protein.
11/22
Chocolaty Chips
Total Time
15 min
Servings
6 servings
From the Recipe Creator:
My two little guys can't get enough of this sweet and salty snack that uses just three ingredients and is ready to eat in 15 minutes. The boys like to drizzle on the melted chocolate. Sometimes we replace the potato chips with apple slices. —Jami Geittmann, Greendale, Wisconsin
Nutrition Facts:
1/2 cup: 140 calories, 9g fat (4g saturated fat), 0 cholesterol, 75mg sodium, 16g carbohydrate (8g sugars, 1g fiber), 1g protein.
12/22
Grilled Garlic Naan
Total Time
10 min
Servings
4 servings
From the Recipe Creator:
Indian food is my all-time favorite, and no meal is complete without some naan. I like to brush grilled or baked naan with lots of butter and garlic. I sometimes add a little chopped cilantro.—Jerry Gulley, Pleasant Prairie, Wisconsin
Nutrition Facts:
1/2 flatbread: 134 calories, 8g fat (4g saturated fat), 18mg cholesterol, 286mg sodium, 15g carbohydrate (2g sugars, 1g fiber), 2g protein.
13/22
Honeydew Granita
Total Time
15 min
Servings
5-1/2 cups
From the Recipe Creator:
Make this refreshing summer treat when melons are ripe and flavorful. I like to garnish each serving with a sprig of mint or a small slice of honeydew. —Bonnie Hawkins, Elkhorn, Wisconsin
Nutrition Facts:
1/2 cup: 107 calories, 0 fat (0 saturated fat), 0 cholesterol, 17mg sodium, 27g carbohydrate (26g sugars, 1g fiber), 1g protein. Diabetic Exchanges: 1-1/2 starch, 1/2 fruit.
14/22
Cheesy Quesadillas
Total Time
15 min
Servings
12 pieces
From the Recipe Creator:
We serve these quesadillas as chili dippers or load them up with salsa and sour cream for a super starter. —Terri Keeney, Greeley, Colorado
Nutrition Facts:
1 piece: 111 calories, 6g fat (3g saturated fat), 13mg cholesterol, 203mg sodium, 10g carbohydrate (0 sugars, 1g fiber), 4g protein.
15/22
Simple Guacamole
Total Time
10 min
Servings
1-1/2 cups
From the Recipe Creator:
Because avocados can brown quickly, it’s best to make this guacamole just before serving. If you have to make it a little in advance, place the avocado pits in the guacamole until ready to serve. —Heidi Main, Anchorage, AK
Nutrition Facts:
2 tablespoons: 53 calories, 5g fat (1g saturated fat), 0 cholesterol, 51mg sodium, 3g carbohydrate (0 sugars, 2g fiber), 1g protein.
16/22
Easy Onion Crescent Rolls
Total Time
20 min
Servings
8 servings
From the Recipe Creator:
Here's a deliciously easy way to dress up a tube of crescent roll dough. These golden bites are one of our favorite recipes—and they're a nice addition to any buffet. We like them so much, I usually triple the recipe. —Barbara Nowakowski, North Tonawanda, New York
Nutrition Facts:
1 roll: 181 calories, 11g fat (3g saturated fat), 27mg cholesterol, 311mg sodium, 15g carbohydrate (2g sugars, 0 fiber), 3g protein.
17/22
Blueberry Cream Pops
Total Time
15 min
Servings
8 pops
From the Recipe Creator:
Blueberry-and-cream pops are such a fun after-school snack. Make them in the morning so the pops are ready to go when the kids come in the door. —Cindy Reams, Philipsburg, Pennsylvania
Nutrition Facts:
1 pop: 112 calories, 3g fat (2g saturated fat), 10mg cholesterol, 3mg sodium, 22g carbohydrate (21g sugars, 1g fiber), 0 protein.
18/22
Easy Elephant Ears
Total Time
35 min
Servings
about 2-1/2 dozen
From the Recipe Creator:
You’ll love the classic cinnamon-sugar flavor of these crispy bite-size treats. Even more, you’ll love that they call for just three ingredients and are so simple to assemble. —Bob Rose, Waukesha, Wisconsin
Nutrition Facts:
1 elephant ear: 87 calories, 4g fat (1g saturated fat), 0 cholesterol, 51mg sodium, 12g carbohydrate (3g sugars, 1g fiber), 1g protein.
19/22
Roasted Beets
Total Time
1 hour 15 min
Servings
4 servings
From the Recipe Creator:
This roasted beets recipe makes ordinary beets taste tender and delicious with just a few sweet and good-for-you ingredients. —Wendy Stenman, Germantown, Wisconsin
Nutrition Facts:
3 beet wedges: 92 calories, 5g fat (1g saturated fat), 0 cholesterol, 328mg sodium, 12g carbohydrate (9g sugars, 3g fiber), 2g protein. Diabetic Exchanges: 1 vegetable, 1 fat.
20/22
3-Ingredient Peanut Butter Cookies
Total Time
30 min
Servings
2 dozen
From the Recipe Creator:
It is amazing how much flavor is in these simple 3-ingredient peanut butter cookies without brown sugar. I make them very often because I always have the ingredients on hand. —Maggie Schimmel, Wauwatosa, Wisconsin
Nutrition Facts:
1 cookie: 99 calories, 6g fat (1g saturated fat), 8mg cholesterol, 48mg sodium, 11g carbohydrate (10g sugars, 1g fiber), 3g protein.
21/22
Homemade Yogurt
Total Time
25 min
Servings
8 servings (about 2 qt.)
From the Recipe Creator:
You'll be surprised by how easy it is to make homemade yogurt. Top with granola and your favorite berries. —Taste Recipes Test Kitchen
Nutrition Facts:
1 cup: 151 calories, 8g fat (5g saturated fat), 25mg cholesterol, 107mg sodium, 12g carbohydrate (12g sugars, 0 fiber), 8g protein. Diabetic Exchanges: 1 whole milk.
22/22
Oven-Roasted Tomatoes
Total Time
3 hours 20 min
Servings
16 servings (4 cups)
From the Recipe Creator:
I love tomatoes, as they're both healthy and versatile. You can use these roasted ones in sandwiches or omelets, or to top broiled chicken. —Julie Tilney (Gomez), Downey, California
Nutrition Facts:
1/4 cup: 45 calories, 4g fat (0 saturated fat), 0 cholesterol, 373mg sodium, 3g carbohydrate (2g sugars, 1g fiber), 1g protein.
