Enjoy a flavorful, high-protein dinner tonight. Vegetarian ingredients like beans, legumes, dairy, whole grains and vegetables provide at least 15 grams of protein per serving. This nutritious main dish helps keep you fuller longer, aids healthy digestion and promotes bone health. Plus, it’s low in saturated fat and sodium, making it a great addition to a heart-healthy diet.
One reader called the Roasted Root Vegetables and Greens with Spiced Lentils “so satisfying and filling!”, while recipes like Stuffed Sweet Potatoes with Hummus Dressing and Creamy Fettuccine with Brussels Sprouts and Mushrooms are sure to become weeknight dinner favorites.
Roasted root vegetables and greens served over spiced lentils
Top this rustic lentil bowl with some leftover roasted root veggies from a big batch for an easy weeknight dinner. Keep it vegan or add a dollop of plain yogurt for extra richness.
Stuffed Sweet Potatoes with Hummus Dressing
Hearty yet easy to make, Stuffed Sweet Potatoes with Black Beans, Kale and Hummus Dressing are a great lunch for one that only requires five ingredients.
Chickpea Pasta with Mushrooms and Kale
Adding lots of veggies like kale and mushrooms to your pasta dish not only makes it tasty, but it also makes the meal more satisfying.
Chickpea and quinoa grain bowl
There are as many variations on grain bowls as there are stars in the sky, and it seems like there’s no wrong way to make one, but we like it classic and simple: hummus, quinoa, avocado, and lots of veggies.
Creamy Fettuccine with Brussels Sprouts and Mushrooms
Sliced Brussels sprouts and mushrooms cook quickly and are tossed into the pasta for a fall version of pasta primavera. Look for pre-sliced mushrooms to cut down on prep time. Serve with a tossed salad.
Buttermilk Fried Tofu and Smoky Collard Greens
Soaking the tofu in buttermilk helps the batter stick, resulting in crispy fried tofu reminiscent of fried chicken. Spicing the collards with paprika adds a smoky flavor and makes a great vegetarian dish. This quick, easy, and healthy dinner is ready in just 25 minutes, making it perfect for busy weeknights.
Chickpea Green Goddess Salad
This cucumber, tomato, Swiss cheese and chickpea salad recipe uses avocado, buttermilk and herbs to create a healthy Green Goddess dressing that’s delicious served with grilled veggies.
Spring vegetable linguine with lemon
Instead of boiling pasta in a big pot of water, this one-pot pasta recipe uses just 3 1/2 cups of water. Once the pasta is al dente, most of the water will have evaporated and the remaining liquid will thicken with the starch from the pasta. Add in a few extra ingredients like lemon and Parmesan cheese to create a delicious silky sauce. Need to use up some veggies in your freezer? Substitute 8 ounces of frozen spinach for fresh spinach.
Rainbow Grain Bowl with Cashew Sauce
This vibrant bowl is packed with nutrients and will keep you full for hours. Look for cooked lentils in the refrigerated section of the produce department.
Lentil Burger
Walnuts and fresh marjoram accentuate these vegan lentil burgers. Substitute oregano for the marjoram if you like. Serve with roasted sweet potato wedges spread with whole grain mustard.
Grain Bowl for Pressure Cookers
Making this healthy vegetarian grain bowl is a breeze in your Instant Pot. Pressure cooking the sweet potatoes makes it quicker and gives it the perfect texture. A drizzle of homemade spicy dressing takes this easy dinner up a notch.
Florentine Lasagna Roll Ups
Control your portions with individually rolled lasagna – leftovers are perfect for lunch the next day.
Black Bean and Chipotle Tostadas with Crème Fraiche
If you love breakfast burritos or huevos rancheros, you’ll love these tostadas, made with seasoned black beans piled into a crispy tortilla and topped with scrambled eggs, served with salsa and hot sauce.
Inside Out Lasagna
Here, we use basic lasagna ingredients — ricotta, pasta, and tomatoes — to create a super quick, satisfying meal for the whole family, without the hassle of layering or long baking. Look for pre-sliced mushrooms to cut down on prep time, and for meat lovers, saute crumbled turkey sausage with onions and garlic. Serve with: Steamed broccoli and a whole-grain baguette.
Corn and Broccoli Calzone
These calzones are stuffed with summery corn and broccoli, but you can use whatever you have in your fridge. Part-skim ricotta and mozzarella keep the saturated fat in these pizza pockets low, plus the whole wheat crust adds nutty flavor and fiber. Serve with your favorite marinara sauce.
