25 Vegetarian Dinners to Make in Your Cast Iron Skillet

Not all cobblers have to be sweet. Case in point? This delectable tomato cobbler topped with cheesy biscuits. And because this is made in a cast iron pan, you can bring it directly to the table for serving and know it’ll stay pretty warm throughout the meal.

While this might have originally been thought of as a side dish or appetizer, this bean and rice dip has enough nutritional value to be dinner. Serve it with a big side salad and a handful of your favorite chips and call it a meal.

Shakshuka is one of those versatile recipes that can be served for any meal of the day. Our green version replaces the tomatoes with Swiss chard, spinach, and plenty of leeks.

Think of this like a fancy take on cornbread, but one that works for dinner. All you need is a simple salad of greens and a light dressing to go alongside.

This tortilla-filled egg dish is another one that can be served at any meal, and it’s easy to toss together with items you likely already have in your fridge and pantry.

Cast iron pans were practically made for fancy grilled cheese sandwiches — helping them get all nice and crispy on the outside as the cheese melts into a dream inside. This pesto, tomato, and mozzarella version will make you a culinary hero in your family.

Scrambled eggs will always be appropriate for dinner in our book. And this Greek-inspired version with spinach, feta cheese, and tomatoes is made even better by the pita triangles served on the side.

Using refried beans instead of canned black beans makes them easy to assemble and even easier to eat. Making them in a cast iron pan is a sure ticket to a crispy exterior.

This recipe starts with cooking cumin and red pepper flakes in a bit of hot oil before the chickpeas are added in. You can serve this dish warm out of the pan and enjoy it chilled the next day.

The beauty of this mac and cheese recipe is that you only need to use one pan — your cast iron one. That means you can have delicious, creamy comfort food without a ton of dishes. We call that a win-win situation.

Think of this somewhere between enchiladas and lasagna — it’s layered with plenty of sauce, cheese, beans, soyrizo, and veggies, but instead of noodles you’ll use tortillas.

Sometimes it’s the simple pleasures that are the best, like this tomato grilled cheese. Your cast iron pan plays a key role in getting the sandwich just right.

If you’re looking for something new to add to the breakfast routine, then tofu scramble can be an excellent option. This recipe ends up looking a bit like scrambled eggs, thanks to the turmeric.

We’re bringing our love of pimiento cheese to grilled cheese sandwiches. You’ll find yourself grinning as you cook these gooey sandwiches to golden perfection in a cast iron pan.

This recipe was designed to use your cast iron skillet on your grill, but if it’s too chilly out or you don’t have a grill, these can easily be made in the oven instead. Just gather your toppings and have at it.

Filled with peppery radish and mild, tender turnips, this hash is an incredibly hearty breakfast or dinner option that comes together in a cast iron pan.

A savory pancake is perfect for those nights when you need to come up with an idea for dinner, but you’re drawing a blank. You can top it with whatever beans and veggies you have in your kitchen — just don’t forget the cheese.

Just because paella is traditionally made with seafood, chicken, or sausage doesn’t mean you can’t make a mouth-watering veggie version.

For those chilly nights when you need a comforting pasta dish that’s not mac & cheese, turn to this gnocchi dish instead.

Once you start making frittatas in your cast iron pan, you might never go back to using any other. Just make sure your pan is well-seasoned so you can remove the frittata easily.