Let’s be real—Father’s Day planning can sneak up fast. One minute you’re thinking it’s weeks away, the next you’re googling “easy dinner that looks impressive.”

This Father’s Day meal plan has your back. It’s packed with bold flavors, cozy classics, and the kind of dishes that make dads say, “Wait, this is vegetarian?” No stress, no scrambling—just a delicious weekend, sorted.

Menu at a glance

Day 1: ​Vegetarian chili​ + ​Sweet potato cornbread​
We’re kicking off the weekend strong. Think: rich, hearty chili balanced with sweet, fluffy cornbread. It’s the kind of combo that earns bonus points (and maybe even control of the TV remote).

Day 2: ​Stuffed shells with ricotta​ + ​Garlic sliced bread​
These cheesy, saucy pasta shells feel fancy, but are secretly super easy. Just add garlic bread and prepare for applause.

Day 3: ​Tofu tikka masala​ + ​Jeera rice​
The flavor train keeps rolling. This slow-cooked masala is cozy, comforting, and full of spice—just like Dad’s jokes (except actually good).

Bonus: ​Cottage cheese ice cream​
Because if there were ever a weekend to say “yes” to ice cream that doubles as protein? It’s this one.

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I'm the recipe developer, photographer and brain behind Urban Farmie. I’m a lifelong vegetarian. I’ve lived, worked, and traveled to 60+ countries and bring you authentic, vegetarian recipes from all those travels!

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2 Comments

  1. Vikki Jacobs says:

    Can you do more recipes that are not for a slow cooker or at least give a stovetop or oven cooking method

    1. Shruthi Baskaran-Makanju says:

      Hi Vikki, yes absolutely! Noted for future meal plans.