These recipes are the definition of easy dinners.
With one pot and three steps or less, you have the perfect equation for a simple dinner.
To make it a full, satisfying dinner, serve over cooked brown rice.
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If you like a spicy kick, add a few dashes of your favorite hot sauce at the end.
Vegetarian Gumbo
This flavorful vegan dinner is a veggie version of the Louisiana classic.
It’s chock-full of butternut squash, tomatoes, poblano peppers and okra, to name just a few.
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This vegetarian gumbo is a quick dinner packed with flavor and spice that’s done in only 30 minutes.
To make it a meal, serve it with cornbread drizzled with olive oil.
American Goulash
American goulash, also known as old-fashioned goulash, is the perfect economical family meal.
The pasta cooks right in the sauce, so this satisfying dish can cook in just one pot.
Chicken sausage with feta is especially good in this recipe.
Enjoy on its own as a vegetarian dinner or top with grilled chicken for some extra protein.
Add some shredded rotisserie chicken, grilled shrimp or crispy chickpeas to punch up the protein.
Sherry vinegar adds a touch of brightness and pairs well with the medley of vegetables.
Serve with crusty bread.
One-Pot Cheesy Tex-Mex Pasta
This comforting one-pot pasta dish has a Southwestern kick.
Chili powder and pico de gallo flavor the dish, while melted Mexican cheese adds a creamy finish.
Enjoy it with a warm baguette or steamed rice.
If you have it, the Parmesan cheese rind adds nuttiness and gives the broth some body.
If you avoid cheese made with rennet, look for vegetarian Parmesan cheese, which is made without it.
Italian-Style Turkey & Penne Skillet
This delicious one-skillet pasta meal-for-two is ready in just 35 minutes!
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Don’t shy away from the poblano peppers.
They offer a mild heat but deliver a depth of flavor you might’t find in regular green bell peppers.
Butternut squash and coconut milk combine with the lentils to make a hearty vegetarian dish.
Serve with brown rice or naan bread.
Jason Donnelly
Photography / Kelsey Hansen, Styling / Sammy Mila
Antonis Achilleos
Joy Howard
Marty Baldwin
Jacob Fox
Antonis Achilleos
