10 Delicious Vegetarian Turkish Recipes

If you're a vegetarian, you obviously don't eat meat. But whatever your reason for going meat-free, it doesn't have to stop you from preparing satisfying, hearty main dishes without it. There are plenty of wonderful meat-free recipes out there. Are you ready to fill your table with these amazing flavors? Let's get started...

YOU'LL NEVER DISLIKE IT AGAIN:

Chickpea okra dish for vegetarians

If you don't like okra — or just don't reach for it very often — we recommend trying it with chickpeas. It's a recipe you'll absolutely love: Okra with Chickpeas Recipe

I WANT DOLMA TOO:

Green lentil stuffed grape leaves (sarma) for vegetarians

If you're looking for a different take on stuffed grape leaves (sarma), this recipe might just surprise you. Dolma (stuffed vegetables/leaves) doesn't have to be made with meat!: Green Lentil Stuffed Grape Leaves

NOW THAT'S PROTEIN:

Mushroom gratin in a clay pot for vegetarians

Have you ever tried low-calorie mushrooms baked as a gratin in a clay pot? They melt in your mouth and are just as delicious: Clay Pot Mushroom Gratin Recipe

A FAVORITE IN RİZE:

Green beans with borlotti beans, popular in Rize

Have you tried green beans with borlotti beans? You'll find it's both much more filling and much more flavorful: Green Beans with Borlotti Beans Recipe

ŞAKŞUKA — NO JOKE:

Şakşuka — eggplant in olive oil with tomato and onion sauce

Eggplant cooked in olive oil and paired beautifully with a tomato and onion sauce: Delicious Şakşuka Recipe

IT'S SO EASY:

Easy meatless chickpea stew for vegetarians

A wonderful vegetarian dish — both filling and delicious: Meatless Chickpea Stew

FOR THE LOVE OF BÉCHAMEL:

Zucchini gratin with béchamel sauce for vegetarians

You want a meat-free vegetable dish, but your partner or kids don't like zucchini? Make them this recipe and they'll become zucchini lovers in no time. They won't believe they're eating zucchini!: Zucchini Gratin

SOAK IT UP WITH BREAD:

Green lentil stew — a hearty meat-free protein dish

A wonderfully aromatic, brothy stew that's a great protein-rich alternative to meat dishes: Green Lentil Stew

GREETINGS FROM GİRESUN:

Kara lahana diblesi — famous Black Sea cabbage dish from Giresun

The famous Black Sea dish, dible! Most beloved in Giresun. Here's an authentic regional recipe: Black Cabbage Dible

GREAT IN A CLAY POT TOO:

Meatless white bean stew — easy and delicious vegetarian recipe

A quick and easy dish that pairs wonderfully with pickles. So how do you make this recipe that's both delicious and simple?: Meatless White Bean Stew Recipe

Enjoy your meal...