If you’re interested in trying a vegetarian diet but not sure where to start, look no further.

You’ll up your fiber intake andget plenty of proteinfrom beans, lentils, eggs and dairy.

And as you enjoy the delicious flavors of a vegetarian diet, you’ll also experience its health benefits.

White Bean & Sun-Dried Tomato Gnocchi

Jacob Fox

This can improve your overall health, lower inflammation and reduce your risk of certain diseases.

This 1,500-calorie meal plan has modifications for 2,000 calories to support those with differentcalorie needs.

While we previously included meal plans and modifications for 1,200 calories, we no longer do.

Vegetarian Chopped Power Salad with Creamy Cilantro Dressing

Brie Passano

Day 1

Breakfast (316 calories)

A.M.

Snack (206 calories)

Lunch (385 calories)

P.M. chopped walnuts to the P.M. snack.

Day 2

Breakfast (344 calories)

A.M.

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Snack (182 calories)

Lunch (455 calories)

P.M. ## Day 3

P.M. chopped walnuts to the P.M. snack.

Day 4

P.M. chopped walnuts to the A.M. snack and 3 Tbsp.

hummus to the P.M. snack.

Edamame Veggie Rice Bowl

chopped walnuts to the P.M. snack and 1/2 an avocado, sliced, to dinner.

Day 6

Lunch (400 calories)

P.M. chopped walnuts to the A.M. snack.

Day 7

A.M.

One-Pot Lentil & Vegetable Soup with Parmesan

Antonis Achilleos

Snack (125 calories)

P.M. ## How to Meal-Prep Your Week of Meals:

Frequently Asked Questions

Yes!

If its easier for your routine to eat the same breakfast or lunch every day, that works!

Each breakfast and lunch option is typically between 350 to 500 calories.

Sheet-Pan Balsamic-Parmesan Roasted Chickpeas & Vegetables

We no longer provide modifications for 1,200-calorie days in our meal plans.

This includes vegetarian, vegan, pescatarian, and flexitarian.

Plants are the foundation of all these eating patterns, but there are a few differences.

Baked Eggs in Tomato Sauce with Kale

Aflexitarian eating patternfollows a mostly vegetarian style of eating while allowing meat now and then.

Plus, people who follow plant-based diets may be more successful with weight loss.

This will help your body better deal with the increase in fiber and keep things moving throughand outyour gut.

How We Create Meal Plans

Registered dietitians thoughtfully createEatingWellsmeal plans to be easy-to-follow and delicious.

U.S. Department of Agriculture and U.S. Department of Health and Human Services.Dietary Guidelines for Americans, 2020-2025.