12 Vegetarian Foil-Pack Dinners and Sides You Can Make in 30 Minutes or Less
Here are 12 Vegetarian Foil-Pack Dinners and Sides You Can Make in 30 Minutes or Less, from SELF
These ideas will save you time on prep and cleanup.
When your days get really busy and you need a dinner you can whip up in no time, foil-pack recipes will always save the day. They don’t take much prep or cleanup time—just toss your ingredients into aluminum foil with spices and oil, no pots or pans required—and they cook fairly quickly in the oven or on the grill.
Only problem is, it’s not always easy to find foil-pack recipes that don’t have meat in them. Many of the recipes available online are created with BBQ parties in mind, and stuffed with proteins like chicken, steak, and seafood. But foil-pack meals and sides can totally be an option for a quick, painless, meatless Monday (or everyday) dinner if you know where to look and use a little bit of creativity.
We did some digging for you and found 12 great foil-pack dinner and side dish ideas that are completely vegetarian, stuffed with lots of veggies and ingredients like halloumi, eggs, beans, and tofu. Since some of these are pretty veggie-heavy, you may also want to throw them on top of your grain of choice, or add a vegetarian protein like tofu or tempeh, to make a truly filling, complete meal. Feel free to experiment and add your own twist to make these vegetarian foil-pack meals your own.
Vegan Yack Attack
Curry Cauliflower Grill Packets With Yogurt Sauce from Vegan Yack Attack
This savory dish packs a variety of foods and textures, including cauliflower, potatoes, chickpeas, and tofu. Get the recipe here.
Cotter Crunch
Indian Spiced Baked Potato Egg Foil Packets from Cotter Crunch
These spicy eggs and potatoes are equally great for breakfast or lunch as they are for dinner. Get the recipe here.
Oh My Veggies
Grilled Halloumi and Summer Veggie Foil Packs from Oh My Veggies
Halloumi cheese is great for grilling because it’s super sturdy and it doesn’t melt under heat. Here, it adds a salty kick to roasted summer veggies. Get the recipe here.
Happy Foods Tube
Roasted Garlic Veggie Foil Packets from Happy Foods Tube
Serve these roasted veggies and garlic over rice or your grain of choice for a hearty, filling meal. Get the recipe here.
Jose Picayo
Polenta Stack With Navy Bean Salad from SELF
This foil-pack meal is packed with refreshing summertime ingredients like basil, tomatoes, feta, and zucchini. Get the recipe here.
Oh Sweet Basil
Pesto Butter Veggie Foil Packets from Oh Sweet Basil
Feel free to use store-bought pesto in this recipe if you don’t feel like making your own. To add more protein, you can roast a bit of chopped tofu or tempeh right with the other vegetables. Get the recipe here.
Creme de la Crumb
Loaded Baked Potato Foil Packets from Creme de la Crumb
Skip the bacon to keep this hearty dinner vegetarian. Get the recipe here.
Damn Delicious
Zucchini Parmesan from Damn Delicious
Bell peppers, eggplant, green beans, and tomatoes will all work equally well if you don’t have (or like) zucchini. The Parmesan is really the star anyway. Serve it over a bowl of pasta for a full meal. Get the recipe here.
Cookin’ Canuck
Whole Wheat Pasta With Goat Cheese and Tomatoes from Cookin’ Canuck
You do have to boil pasta ahead of time for this recipe, but the rest can cook in the foil. It’s also a great opportunity to use up any leftover pasta you have around. Get the recipe here.
Kalyn’s Kitchen
Butternut Squash With Sage from Kalyn’s Kitchen
If you have a bit of extra time and want to amp this up, crack an egg onto the sweet potatoes, rewrap the foil, and stick it in the oven for another 10 minutes. Get the recipe here.
Passion for Savings
Loaded Nachos from Passion for Savings
The nice thing about this nacho recipe is that you can really throw on whatever toppings you want. Feel free to really mix it up—if you have leftover roasted veggies, they’ll be an excellent addition. Get the recipe here.
Creme de la Crumb
Vegetable Medley Foil Packets from Creme de la Crumb
This recipe is super easy because it calls for frozen mixed vegetables, which are usually already prepped and ready to go so you don’t have to do any chopping at all. Add some beans and cheese to the mix for a hit of protein, and/or serve the veggie mix over grains. Get the recipe here.
