Vegetarian Potluck Recipes That Everyone Will Love: Simple, Healthy and Even Perfect for Work

Potlucks are a lot of fun — until you’re staring at your pantry wondering what to bring. You want something easy, delicious and maybe even healthy. Oh, and it’d be great if it didn’t need too much prep time, especially if you’re rushing to work or hosting at home. Sound familiar? Let’s fix that.

Here’s a roundup of potluck-friendly recipes for every situation. Whether it’s last-minute, portable, crowd pleasers or for work, we’ve got you covered.


Healthy Recipes

Sprouted Chana Chaat

Chana Chat Tacos Recipe by Shital Siddhesh Raut
#WS Chana Chat Tacos

Get more sprouted chana chaat recipes

Makhana Chaat

WheatPuff-Makhana Chaat (Airfryer) Recipe by Jasmin Motta _ #BeingMotta
#FCC Nutritious and delicious savoury snacks for choti si bhuk... prepared from roasted ( in Airfryer) wheat puffs,makhana, peanuts , spiced with pizza seasoning.

Get more makhana chaat recipes


One-Pot Recipes

Pasta

One Pot Penne Pasta With Vegetables Recipe by Sangita Vyas
#PS #PennePasta Ever know exactly what to make after a hard day’s work? Assemble your ingredients, and you’re just minutes away from having a big pot of penne pasta on the table. Here’s how you make this yummy one-pot meal.
Grilled zucchini and bow pasta(farfalle) salad Recipe by Sumeet Kaur (Recipes and more by Sumi)
Summers are here and what your tummy demands is light and healthy meal that is filling as well. So here is an easy pasta salad recipe which is quite filling and highly nutritious as well...and its vegan too. This is my entry for Health is wealth series #amazingsalads for the Cookpad recipe book #myh…

Get more one pot pasta recipes

One Pot Rice

One Pot Matar Jeera Rice Recipe by Suruchi (Dr. Ruchi Sharma)
Great recipe for One Pot Matar Jeera Rice.
Healthy Warm Red Rice Salad (One Pot Meal) Recipe by Alka Bhandari
#ga24pc #redricecarrotpanner
Mushroom Biryani Recipe by Saraniyaa Pradeep
Mushroom Biryani is a flavorsome one pot briyani in which juicy mushroom are cooked in a lip-smacking masala along with long grain basmati rice and then cooked to perfection, this is very easy to make and come together in less than 30 minutes! #week2of5 #favoritelunch

Get more one pot rice recipes


Appetizers That Disappear Fast

Tandoori Gobhi or Gobhi Popcorn

Tandoori Gobi Recipe by Kumkum Chatterjee
#ebook /post -22 #oven /post -2 Tandoori Gobi or Tandoori Cauliflower Tikka is made by marinating and roasting Cauliflower florets.Tandoori preparations are popularly done with meat, chicken,fish 9or paneer.But these can also be made with other vegetables like cauliflower. Marinated cauliflower flor…
Mushroom Cauliflower Popcorn Recipe by Vaishali Suhas
#AsahiKaseiindia #rain21 #zerooilrecipe #Nooilrecipe #cookpadindia Dedicating this recipe to all my wonderful students of Wellness and Yoga class which I am proud to teach! Thanks so much everyone for your lovely comments!🙏 Try out this easy weasy zero oil popcorn recipe made with marinated mushroo…

Pinwheel Samosa

Baked Pinwheel Samosa Recipe by @thebellyrulesmind
Easy to make and and healthy to eat , it is baked pinwheel samosa . GA4 #week21

Cajun Potatoes

Cajun Potatoes Recipe by Shital Muranjan
#goldenapron23 #week16 #babypotatoandcornflour

Malai Broccoli

Tandoori Malai Broccoli Recipe by Rita Talukdar Adak
#Win #Week4 Today I have made tasty spicy snacks Tandoori with winter seasonal vegetable broccoli. It’s very easy to make. .

Skewers

Sago veggies skewers with mint coriander sauce Recipe by Varuna Jindal
This is one falahari recipe to be enjoyed during Navratri fasts which is completely sattvic keeping you healthy,canty and full the entire day!! #navratri2019 #deepika

Rice cups

Rajma Rice Cup Recipe by Mother’s Delight
#Mar #W1

Get more veg starters recipes


Last-Minute Recipes

Salad

When you’re short on time, tasty vibrant salad is your best friend.

Apple Cabbage Slaw Recipe by Madhu Bindra
Light and crisp, Apple Cabbage Slaw is a flavorful accompaniment to your meal. Not only is it quick and easy to whip up but also packed with nutrients and antioxidants. #goldenapron23 #week23 #applecabbage
Sweet Corn Veg Salad Recipe by Anjali Suresh
#GA4 #Week8 #sweetcorn A very healthy salad that can be made easily with just a few ingredients.

Get quick salad recipes

Cheese and Crackers

Paneer Dill Biscuits Recipe by Jasmin Motta _ #BeingMotta
#paneer Homemade paneer is flavoured with dill/ shepu/ suvaa bhaji & served on sweet & salty Krackjack biscuits. Enjoy making & relish delicious Paneer Dill Biscuits as starters.

Get more cheese and crackers appetizers

Guacamole in 5 min Recipe by Kalpana Rai
#min #5 min recipe Guacamole is a Maxican refreshing dip made with a super food -Avocado along with garlic,onion, tomato,salt and lemon juice.

Get more guacamole recipes


Snacks That Travel Well

Stuffed Idli

Stuffed Idli Sandwich Party Snack Recipe by Vaishali Suhas
#toc4 #partyrecipes #partyready #2021challenge #cookpadindia #idli #stuffedidli #sandwich #snacks Try out this amazingly easy party recipe with healthy and delicious Idlis and coconut + coriander chutney. I have spread the chutney between two idli halves to make into a beutiful party snack or starte…

Sweet or Savory Muffins

Whole Wheat Banana Raisin Muffins Recipe by spicequeen
Banana raisin muffins are great to serve at tea time. It can be even gifted on festivals to family and friends instead of routine sweets. I have used whole wheat flour and brown sugar to create a healthier version of normal banana bread. Use of wheat flour and brown sugar makes it even more deliciou…
Potato Corn Muffins Recipe by ayndrila dutta
#aloo #boxweek17 #corn An eggetarian recipe for potato lovers which is quick and easy.

Get more travel friendly recipes


Crowd Pleasing Simple Desserts

Double Chocolate Chips Eggless Brownie Recipe by Darshana Patel
#holi24
Coconut ladoo Recipe by Foram C. Virani
#holi24 A quick and easy coconut ladoo.

Get more delectable dessert recipes


Practical Potluck Tips

  • Choose dishes that can be served at room temperature. It’s easier for everyone.
  • Pack food in spill-proof containers if you’re taking it to work or a party.
  • Label your dish if it’s something unusual or has allergens (nuts, dairy, etc.).
  • Keep it simple. Potlucks are about sharing, not stressing.

Potlucks are a chance to connect with your friends and colleagues over food. These recipes make sure you’re bringing something delicious and practical to the table, without the stress.

So, what’s going in your potluck basket this week?