Looking for some Fall recipes? Here is the October Vegetarian Meal Plan ready for you, with lots of delicious entrees, soups, sides and desserts.
You will find lots of wonderful dishes in this meal plan. You will find a variety of soups, vegetables, curries, pasta and rice dishes in this meal plan. Yes, I am so excited to be able to add lots of soups to our dinner menu!
To round it off, check out the options for side dishes and desserts!
Check out the latest meal plan here – Instant Pot Vegetarian Meal Plan.
October Meal Plan
Main Dishes
October 1 - Tuesday
Taco Soup
This hearty soup is a dump-and-go recipe with lots of black beans, corn, peppers, and tomatoes to create a delicious, satisfying dinner.
October 2 - Wednesday
Soya Chunks Curry
A flavor-filled dish made with soya chunks or meal maker cooked in a delicious Indian sauce.
October 3 - Thursday
Fajita Pasta
Loaded with veggies and lots of flavor, this Vegetarian Fajita Pasta is our favorite pasta dinner.
October 4 - Friday
Vegetable Biryani
Loaded with veggies and lots of flavor, this Vegetarian Fajita Pasta is our favorite pasta dinner.
October 5 - Saturday
Pav Bhaji
A spiced mashed vegetable curry topped with chopped onions, cilantro, lemon and enjoyed with dinner rolls.
October 6 - Sunday
Kala Chana (Black Chickpeas)
A vegan, gluten free and high protein black chickpea stir-fry.
October 7 -Monday
Saag Aloo
This is a simplified one-pot version of the authentic Saag Aloo, which takes just 30 minutes to prepare.
October 8 - Tuesday
Broccoli Cheddar Soup
A comforting Creamy Instant Pot Broccoli Cheddar soup loaded with veggies and cheddar cheese.
October 9 - Wednesday
Pumpkin Curry
This Indian sweet and sour pumpkin curry is a delicious and healthy curry that can be made in less than 30 minutes for a weeknight dinner.
October 10 - Thursday
Dal Fry with Basmati Rice
A simple yet flavorful yellow dal tempered with cumin, curry leaves and spices.
October 11 -Friday
Paneer Butter Masala
A restaurant favorite Paneer Butter Masala, made with chunks of paneer or cottage cheese cooked in a mildly spiced tomato gravy.
October 12 - Saturday
Thai Pumpkin Red Curry
Super flavorful, Vegan, Gluten free one-pot curry made with red curry paste, coconut milk, pumpkin and other veggies.
October 13 - Sunday
Potato Curry (Aloo Rasedar)
Easy and comforting Potato Curry in Tomato Gravy made in the Instant Pot.
October 14 - Monday
Beet Pilaf
Beet Pulao is a great way to sneak in some beets into your diet. Easy, vegan & gluten-free meal perfect for busy days.
October 15 - Tuesday
Vegan Cauliflower Soup
Vegan Cauliflower Soup made in less than 30 minutes, packed with healing ingredients like turmeric, cauliflower and cashews.
October 16 - Wednesday
Black Eyed Peas Curry
Black Eyed Peas Curry (Lobhia Masala) made in an onion-tomato gravy, along with lots of ginger, garlic and aromatic spices.
October 17 - Thursday
Spaghetti in Pesto Sauce
Spaghetti tossed in pesto sauce along with sun-dried tomatoes and a drizzle of lemon juice.
October 18 - Friday
Rajma Masala (Vegan Kidney Beans Curry)
Red kidney beans cooked with onions, tomatoes, ginger, garlic along with aromatic spices. Make it a meal with pot-in-pot Brown Rice.
October 19 - Saturday
Paneer Tikka Masala
A flavorful and aromatic curry, made with marinated and grilled paneer cubes simmered in a rich onion tomato gravy along with warm spices.
October 20 - Sunday
Misal Pav (Spicy Sprouts Curry)
Misal consists of spicy sprouts curry cooked with onions, tomatoes, ginger, garlic and coconut. This is topped with diced onions, lemon juice, farsan and enjoyed with dinner rolls.
October 21 - Monday
Lentil & Vegetable Khichdi
A one-pot dish made with lentils, rice and vegetables along with simple spices and ghee.
October 22 - Tuesday
Minestrone Soup
A perfect soup that is a complete meal in itself – Beans, loads of veggies and pasta, topped with cheese and a side of bread.
October 23 - Wednesday
Chana Dal
Split Chickpeas cooked with ginger, garlic, onion, tomato and flavorful spices, to make a vegan & gluten free comforting soup.
October 24 - Thursday
Bottle Gourd Curry
A very simple and delicious North Indian Bottle Gourd or Lauki Curry.
October 25 - Friday
Vegetable Korma
This restaurant style creamy vegetable korma curry is a perfect blend of vegetables with a creamy coconut based sauce.
October 26 - Saturday
Chana Masala
This one-pot recipe for the authentic Chana Masala. A healthy protein-rich vegan and gluten free chickpea recipe.
October 27 - Sunday
Matar Paneer
Restaurant style Green Peas and Indian Cottage Cheese Curry.
October 28 - Monday
Black-eyed Peas & Spinach Rice
A healthy and wholesome dish, perfect for weeknight meals.
October 29 - Thursday
Cream of Broccoli Soup
Healthy Cream of Broccoli soup made in the Instant Pot in less than 30 minutes.
October 30 - Wednesday
Dal Makhani (Madras Lentils)
Black lentils and red kidney beans cooked with lots of ginger, garlic, onions, tomatoes and aromatic spices.
October 31 - Thursday
Aloo Matar
This vegan and gluten free Aloo Matar Masala is perfect for a delicious warm weeknight dinner!
Side Dishes
Spicy Bombay Potatoes
Basmati Rice
Lemon Rice
Steamed Broccoli
Desserts
Carrot Halwa
Vermicelli Kheer
Zarda Sweet Rice (Meethe Chawal)
Coconut Pumpkin Halwa
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