But these delicious recipes are packed with protein while still following a vegetarian eating pattern.
Serve the curry over lightly warmed zucchini noodles to get even more veggies in your weeknight dinner.
Bonus: Everything is cooked in one skillet, so there’s only one pan to wash after dinner.

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White balsamic vinegar adds tang and a hint of sweetness in this easy weeknight dinner.
Eggs are the base of the creamy sauce.
They don’t get fully cooked, so use pasteurized-in-the-shell eggs if you prefer.

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Prep it in the morning and let your crock pot do the work.
Or if you prefer white buttons, those will work well too.
That’s why we opt for the richer flavor of whole-milk ricotta over part-skim.

Pair with a big green salad and a bottle of chilled rose for a summer meal on the deck.
Ingredients like oil-packed sun-dried tomatoes, briny Kalamata olives and toasty pine nuts help to build big flavor fast.
Be sure to save some of the pasta water to make a sauce.

Enjoy this cozy pasta dish with a glass of wine.
Pantry Peanut Noodles
Choose your own adventure with these noodles!
They’re delicious with peanut butter and tahini alike.

Thick and chewy udon noodles make a good alternative.
Paired with beans, it makes a filling vegetarian meal.
Butternut Squash & Spinach Lasagna
This delicious vegetarian lasagna recipe showcases seasonal vegetables.

Butternut squash brings a sweet richness while spinach gives it a nutrition and flavor boost.
As a bonus, this recipe makes an extra lasagna that you could freeze for an easy holiday-season meal.
Be sure not to overcook the pasta or it will turn mushy.

And don’t skip the balsamic vinegar at the endit’s a bright finishing touch.




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