If you’re looking to add more protein to your diet, add these dinner recipes to your menu. Delicious dishes like Bean and Veggie Taco Bowls and Chickpea Green Goddess Salad are suitable for vegetarian diets and contain at least 15 grams of protein per serving, making them perfect for non-meat eaters or those looking to eat more plant-based meals.
Bean and vegetable taco bowl
Simple brown rice and black beans complement sautéed veggies and taco toppings.
Rainbow Grain Bowl with Cashew Sauce
This vibrant grain bowl is packed with nutrients and will keep you full for hours. Look for cooked lentils in the refrigerated section of the produce department, or pick up a can near the other canned beans.
Teriyaki tofu bowl
With simple ingredients available at the grocery store, like pre-cooked rice and seasoned baked tofu, you can have dinner on the table in about 15 minutes.
Kale salad with grapes and cheddar cheese
Rubbing the kale makes this delicious salad more tender and flavorful. If you can’t find crumbled cheddar cheese at the market, buy the cheese in a block, slice it, and then crumble it into small chunks.
Chickpea Green Goddess Salad
There’s a fair amount of herb dressing to go over this satisfying salad, but that’s okay: Try it on grilled or steamed vegetables or use it in place of mayonnaise on sandwiches.
Spinach and Artichoke Salad with Parmesan Vinaigrette
Inspired by a traditional warm party dip, this simple salad can be served immediately or shared throughout the week as a delicious meal.
Green salad with edamame and beets
This big salad is not only a feast for the eyes, but it’s also a way to get your daily dose of plant-based protein from nutritious beets and edamame. If you’re not a fan of cilantro, try mixing in some chopped fresh basil or dill instead.
Artichoke and egg tartine
For a Mediterranean-inspired meal, serve sautéed artichokes on toast with fried or poached eggs, with hot sauce if desired.
Stuffed Sweet Potatoes with Hummus Dressing
Hearty yet easy to make, these stuffed sweet potatoes with black beans, kale and hummus dressing are a great one-serving meal that only requires five ingredients.
Spinach Ravioli with Artichokes and Olives
With just some store-bought spinach ravioli and a few basic pantry items, you can have a healthy dinner on the table in 15 minutes. Ingredients like sun-dried tomatoes in oil, salty Kalamata olives, and toasted pine nuts add instant flavor.
Easy pea and spinach carbonara
Fresh pasta cooks faster than dried pasta, making it a must-have for quick weeknight dinners, like this delicious and healthy meal. Eggs are the base of a creamy sauce. Since the eggs won’t cook all the way through, use pasteurized eggs in their shells if you prefer.
Zucchini Noodle “Pasta” Salad
This veggie-packed salad has all the flavors you love about a traditional pasta salad, but with zoodles instead of wheat pasta.
Vegan Superfood Grain Bowl
Photographer: Fred Hardy, Food Stylist: Margaret Monroe Dickey
This nutritious grain bowl recipe comes together in 15 minutes using just a few convenient ingredients, like microwaveable quinoa and cooked beets.
Beefless Vegan Tacos
Here, we’ve replaced crumbled tofu with ground beef without compromising the flavor you’d expect from a taco, or you can use it as a topping in burritos, bowls, taco salads, or nachos.
Tomato and provolone sandwich
There’s something magical about a simple bread and tomato sandwich, but it’s even better when topped with melted provolone cheese and tarragon-garlic mayonnaise.
Gnocchi with Zucchini Ribbons and Parsley in Brown Butter
This recipe combines convenience store potato gnocchi with delicate zucchini, shallots, and cherry tomatoes sautéed in nutty browned butter.
Vegetarian Sushi Grain Bowl
If making your own sushi isn’t your thing, get all the flavor in this grain bowl. With brown rice as the base, just add some veggies, dressing, and creamy avocado for a delicious and easy meal.
Arugula and Pecorino Ravioli
Elevate your frozen ravioli by adding roasted garlic and shallots, thinly sliced pecorino cheese, and fresh arugula.
