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  6. 26 Vegetarian Dinners with 5 Steps or Less

26 Vegetarian Dinners with 5 Steps or Less

August 01, 2020
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Make a filling and tasty dinner with these vegetarian recipes. These dinners are easy to make as they require just five steps or less. You’ll get a satisfying meal full of fresh veggies like mushrooms, peppers and spinach. Dinners like Cauliflower Gnocchi Caprese and Balsamic Mushroom Pasta are healthy, delicious and a great choice any day of the week.

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Zucchini Noodle Primavera

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This primavera recipe cuts carbs by swapping out the pasta for zucchini "noodles." This quick vegetarian dinner is chock-full of colorful vegetables smothered in a light, creamy sauce. We like using prepackaged spiralized zucchini noodles to keep this recipe ultra-fast, but if you have a spiralizer and zucchini on hand, you can easily make your own.Ā Source: EatingWell.com, January 2020

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Vegetarian Lettuce Wraps

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Stuff crisp lettuce leaves with a savory filling inspired by PF Chang's famous lettuce wraps. These low-carb wraps made with tofu, mushrooms and daikon radish are an easy vegetarian dinner that beats takeout! Garnish the wraps with julienned carrots for added crunch.Ā Source: EatingWell.com, January 2020

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Chickpea & Potato Curry

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This fast Indian-style curry comes together with ingredients you most likely have on hand, like frozen peas and canned tomatoes and chickpeas. Plus, using these spices shows how simple it is to make a curry sauce for an easy vegetarian recipe. Serve with whole-wheat naan to sop it all up.Ā Source: EatingWell Magazine, November 2019

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Balsamic Mushroom Pasta

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This vegan pasta dish is chock-full of earthy mushrooms. A mix of wild mushrooms can elevate the flavors of this easy dish, but simple cremini or button mushrooms work well too. To save on prep time, look for packages of mushrooms that have already been sliced.Ā Source: EatingWell.com, July 2020

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Spinach, Feta & Rice Casserole

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This one-pan recipe is the casserole version of spanakopita! It's hearty enough to enjoy as a vegetarian lunch or dinner, yet versatile enough to serve alongside just about any protein. To make it extra creamy, top each serving with a dollop of sour cream.Ā Source: EatingWell.com, July 2020

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Vegan Shepherd's Pie

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Lentils take the place of ground meat and vegan butter adds creaminess to the mashed potatoes in this easy vegan shepherd's pie recipe. If you want to cut down on the cooking time, use precooked lentils and omit most of the vegetable broth, adding some in only if the mixture seems dry.Ā Source: EatingWell.com, December 2019

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Vegan Pulled Mushroom BBQ Sandwiches

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This vegan sandwich has great barbecue flavor (without the meat!) thanks to earthy mushrooms that soak up the sweet and tangy barbecue sauce. Serve with coleslaw dressed with vegan mayonnaise to complete the meal.Ā Source: EatingWell.com, July 2020

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Cauliflower Gnocchi Caprese

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This super-easy dish is perfect for summer. Store-bought frozen cauliflower gnocchi are crisped up in a pan, then tossed with mozzarella cheese, plenty of basil and balsamic vinegar for a hearty and healthy spin on the classic caprese salad.Ā Source: EatingWell.com, July 2020

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Vegetarian Quinoa-Stuffed Peppers

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Chipotle chiles, black beans and pepper Jack cheese give a flavorful boost to this zippy vegetarian dinner. We've sped things up by steaming the peppers and using quick-cooking quinoa. We like the look of tri-colored quinoa, but any quinoa you have on hand will work. If possible, choose peppers that will stand upright.Ā Source: EatingWell.com, June 2020

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Sweet Potato-Black Bean Burgers

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These vegan sweet potato-black bean burgers spiced with curry powder are easy to make. Blending the mixture with your hands gives you a soft, uniform texture then the outside gets crispy by cooking in a cast-iron pan. To make this recipe gluten-free too, use gluten-free oats and serve the patty in a lettuce wrap, omitting the bun.Ā Source: EatingWell.com, February 2020

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Sesame Instant Ramen Noodles with Broccoli & Soft-Boiled Egg

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Jazz up basic ramen noodles with toasted sesame oil, quick-cooked broccoli and a jammy soft-boiled egg. To cut back on sodium, look for ramen varieties with less than 600 mg sodium per serving or use less of the seasoning packet.Ā Source: EatingWell.com, July 2020

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One-Pot Beans & Rice with Corn & Salsa

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This one-pot dinner is like a deconstructed burrito bowl--especially when topped with salsa, sliced avocado or a dollop of Greek yogurt for a cool, creamy accent. You can also enjoy it as a meal on its own, or as a vegetarian taco or burrito filling or a side dish on taco night.Ā Source: EatingWell.com, April 2020

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Pasta with Fresh Tomato Sauce

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To avoid a watery sauce, choose tomatoes that are fleshy and have few seeds. Romas (aka plum tomatoes) fit the bill, but there are plenty of heirlooms with a similar flesh-to-seed ratio. The addition of cherry tomatoes brings a burst of sweetness to the dish.Ā Source: EatingWell Magazine, July / August 2020

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Basil-Chickpea Flatbread

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A flavorful combination of chickpeas, cashews, and garlic forms a protein-rich base for this homemade flatbread. Store-bought crust makes prep a breeze.Ā Source: Diabetic Living Magazine, Summer 2020

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Slow-Cooker Vegetarian Ragout Over Couscous

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Hearty and filling, this eggplant and white bean ragout is vegetarian comfort food. Tossing the eggplant with salt draws out excess moisture from the vegetable, making it less bitter and more firm upon cooking. To make this recipe gluten-free, sub rice or gluten-free pasta for the couscous. Garnish with additional chopped flat-leaf parsley or basil, if desired.Ā Source: Everyday Slow Cooker

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Tempeh & Mushroom Tacos

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Tempeh is a vegetarian protein that crumbles easily; here it stands in for ground meat in this tempeh taco recipe.Ā Source: Diabetic Living Magazine, Summer 2020

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Basil Pesto Pasta with Grilled Vegetables

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This dish is an easy way to turn grilled vegetables into a satisfying meal, thanks to hearty whole-grain pasta and a quick homemade pesto.Ā Source: Diabetic Living Magazine, Summer 2020

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One-Pot Coconut Milk Curry with Chickpeas

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The assortment of vegetables in this vegan one-pot dish add varying textures and flavors to make each forkful exciting. The sweet potato balances the savory spices nicely. Serve this bright and flavorful curry with rice or rice noodles.Ā Source: EatingWell.com, April 2020

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Ricotta-Stuffed Portobello Mushrooms with Arugula Salad

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This easy vegetarian meal gets a double hit of umami from mushrooms and sun-dried tomatoes. Grill some crusty bread, then rub it with garlic and drizzle it with olive oil to serve alongside these stuffed portobello mushrooms.Ā Source: EatingWell Magazine, May 2020

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Cauliflower Parmesan

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This vegetarian version of chicken Parmesan uses cauliflower "steaks" in place of chicken, and has all the classic comforting flavors, without the meat! The steaks are cooked until just tender and topped with a rich sauce and melted mozzarella cheese. Despite their names, classic Italian-American chicken Parm and eggplant Parm don't always contain Parmesan cheese. If it's not “Parm” to you without Parm, feel free to sprinkle on a little grated Parmesan after you add the sauce to the cauliflower cutlets.Ā Source: EatingWell.com, April 2020

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Bulgur Pilaf with Eggplant, Pepper & Tomatoes (Hondros me Melitzanes)

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On Crete, this pilaf is often made with xynohondros, or cracked wheat simmered in soured goat's milk. A sprinkling of feta pays homage to that flavor.Ā Source: EatingWell Magazine, March 2020

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Blue Cheese & Mushroom Pizza

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This sheet-pan technique produces pizza that looks and tastes like it was made in a wood-fired oven. The trick is partially cooking the crust before topping it, then cranking up the broiler to get a golden brown and crispy crust.Ā Source: EatingWell Magazine, March 2020

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Korean BBQ Tempeh Grain Bowl

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If you're a tempeh skeptic, you've probably never had the firm soy-based slabs slathered with a sweet-and-spicy barbecue sauce. We give this easy BBQ tempeh combo a punch of umami with tamari and add a little heat courtesy of gochujang. It's easy to put your own spin on this recipe; see Variations (below) for some riffs.Ā Source: EatingWell Magazine, March 2020

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Plant-Based Smashed Burgers

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Learning how to make smashed burgers is as simple as its name. Smashing burgers into thin patties not only makes them quick-cooking, it also creates irresistible crispy edges. Topping them with the caramelized onion relish adds extra deliciousness.Ā Source: EatingWell Magazine, March 2020

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Vegetarian Enchilada Casserole

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Think of this vegetarian enchilada casserole as a veggie-packed Mexican lasagna with corn tortillas standing in for the noodles! If your peppers are mild and you like heat, opt for spicy pico de gallo. This easy vegetarian dinner recipe is sure to become a new family favorite.Ā Source: EatingWell.com, February 2020

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Slow-Cooker Mushroom Sauce Over Egg Noodles

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You won't miss the meat in this dish. The mushrooms make the sauce filling enough to satisfy even the hungriest at your table. Serve with red wine and a hunk of crusty bread or a simple green salad, and an easy meal is at your fingertips.Ā Source: Everyday Slow Cooker

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1 of 26 Zucchini Noodle Primavera
2 of 26 Vegetarian Lettuce Wraps
3 of 26 Chickpea & Potato Curry
4 of 26 Balsamic Mushroom Pasta
5 of 26 Spinach, Feta & Rice Casserole
6 of 26 Vegan Shepherd's Pie
7 of 26 Vegan Pulled Mushroom BBQ Sandwiches
8 of 26 Cauliflower Gnocchi Caprese
9 of 26 Vegetarian Quinoa-Stuffed Peppers
10 of 26 Sweet Potato-Black Bean Burgers
11 of 26 Sesame Instant Ramen Noodles with Broccoli & Soft-Boiled Egg
12 of 26 One-Pot Beans & Rice with Corn & Salsa
13 of 26 Pasta with Fresh Tomato Sauce
14 of 26 Basil-Chickpea Flatbread
15 of 26 Slow-Cooker Vegetarian Ragout Over Couscous
16 of 26 Tempeh & Mushroom Tacos
17 of 26 Basil Pesto Pasta with Grilled Vegetables
18 of 26 One-Pot Coconut Milk Curry with Chickpeas
19 of 26 Ricotta-Stuffed Portobello Mushrooms with Arugula Salad
20 of 26 Cauliflower Parmesan
21 of 26 Bulgur Pilaf with Eggplant, Pepper & Tomatoes (Hondros me Melitzanes)
22 of 26 Blue Cheese & Mushroom Pizza
23 of 26 Korean BBQ Tempeh Grain Bowl
24 of 26 Plant-Based Smashed Burgers
25 of 26 Vegetarian Enchilada Casserole
26 of 26 Slow-Cooker Mushroom Sauce Over Egg Noodles

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