If your peppers are mild and you like heat, opt for spicy pico de gallo.

Serve the duo for a comforting and easy weeknight dinner for the family.

The soup keeps well in the fridge, so save leftovers for lunch or dinner later in the week.

Spinach & Artichoke Dip Pasta

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Kale & Lentil Stew with Mashed Potatoes

Fire-roasted tomatoes add a slightly smoky flavor to red lentils.

The addition of mashed potatoes gives this an upside-down shepherd’s pie feel.

We love the smoky heat from the ground chipotle, but omit it if you prefer a mild chili.

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Serve with tortilla chips or cornbread and coleslaw.

Serve with brown basmati rice and naan.

Plus, the grilled veggies taste extra good fresh off the fire in this easy gnocchi recipe.

Black Bean-Quinoa Bowl

Spicing up the collards with paprika coats them with a smoky flavor while keeping this dish vegetarian.

Look for a squash with a long, straight neck for the best results.

Serve with a green salad for a vegetarian meal that you’d be happy to serve to company.

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Beefless Vegan Tacos

Take taco night in a new direction with these healthy vegan tacos.

you could also use the filling in burritos, bowls, taco salads and to top nachos.

Start these quesadillas in the oven and finish them off in a skillet for melty cheese and crispy tortillas.

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White Bean & Sun-Dried Tomato Gnocchi

Sun-dried tomatoes are the star of this recipeproviding texture and umami.

Feel free to substitute other root vegetables, such as rutabaga and turnip.

Serve over whole-wheat pasta and top with chopped parsley or chives.

Mediterranean Chickpea Quinoa Bowl

Spinach, Feta & Rice Casserole

This one-pan recipe is the casserole version of spanakopita.

To make it extra creamy, top each serving with a dollop of sour cream.

A garnish of fresh avocado and chopped cilantro is a nice touch.

Kale & Lentil Stew with Mashed Potatoes

EatingWell’s Eggplant Parmesan

Here we bake breaded eggplant for crispy results with fewer calories to boot.

Baked tofu has a firm, toothsome texture that crisps well in a hot pan.

Or opt for a smoked version, which has the same texture with a more robust flavor.

Sweet Potato & Black Bean Chili

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Serve over brown rice.

To make it a full, satisfying dinner, serve over cooked brown rice.

If you like a spicy kick, add a few dashes of your favorite hot sauce at the end.

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They are so tasty no one will miss the meat or dairy.

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Buttermilk Fried Tofu with Smoky Collard Greens

Noodle-Less Butternut Squash Lasagna

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Mozzarella, Basil & Zucchini Frittata

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White Bean & Sun-Dried Tomato Gnocchi

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vegetarian bourguignon

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spinach, feta & rice casserole

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vegan shepherd’s pie

EatingWell’s Eggplant Parmesan

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