These healthy vegetarian dinner recipes are the perfect plant-based option for tonight’s menu.
We pack these recipes with vegetables and pantry-friendly ingredients like pasta and soup to create a balanced meal.
Plus, these recipes come together in 20 minutes or less.
Jen Causey
This easy pasta recipe calls for just five ingredients but is loaded with fresh flavors.
Mushrooms are a source of glutamate, a naturally occurring compound that gives the fungi their umami flavor.
But to really give these “patties” a savory boost, we brush them with steak sauce.
Add a simple side salad or some grilled veggies for a satisfying and easy dinner on the grill.
This quick vegetarian dinner is chock-full of colorful vegetables smothered in a light, creamy sauce.
We added beans to amp up the fiber and protein for a fast and healthy dinner.
Ingredients like oil-packed sun-dried tomatoes, briny Kalamata olives and toasty pine nuts help to build big flavor fast.
It combines weight-loss power foods, eggs and raspberries, with filling whole-grain toast and nutrient-packed spinach.
The protein and fiber help fill you up and the whole meal clocks in at just under 300 calories.
Add freshness with a handful of baby spinach at the end.
This recipe can easily be doubled to serve 2 and use the whole package of noodles.
We know better now, but a lackluster vinaigrette makes us want to skip the salad altogether.
Without the buttermilk and mayo, is it even worth it?
This dressing, made with creamy avocado and tangy umeboshi vinegar, will show you the possibilities.
If you want to get extra fancy with it, try grilling the corn for an added smoky flavor.
Jen Causey
While this salad can be eaten as a side, it’s strong enough to star as the entree.
Use a soup with tomato pieces for a heartier texture.
Look for a brand that’s low- or reduced-sodium, with no more than 450 mg sodium per serving.
Pack these ahead to keep on hand for easy meal-prep lunches or dinners on busy nights.
Serve with warm whole-grain pita bread.
This quick taco recipe is the answer.
Source: Diabetic Living Magazine
Asian Tofu & Edamame Salad
Craving crunch?
Bite into this salad loaded with crisp red cabbage, edamame, bamboo shoots, and chow mein noodles.
This salad is slightly sweetened with baked tofu, mandarin oranges, and Asian sesame vinaigrette.
If you might’t find it, basil pesto or sun-dried tomato pesto also work well.
This vegetarian meal is so tasty that even meat-only eaters won’t miss the beef.
Serve this easy vegetarian dish with tortilla chips, if desired.
Using frozen riced cauliflower instead of rice keeps the carbs in check–and makes for quicker prep.
Source: EatingWell.com, March 2019
