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Vegetarian Japanese Udon Noodle Soup
Experience the classic flavors of Japanese-style udon with a vegetable-based soup. The clear broth has a rich umami taste that beautifully balances with the thick chewy noodles, crisp-tender Chinese broccoli, and chopped fresh cilantro,all topped with roasted peanuts.
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Classic Eggplant Parmesan
Who needs meat when you can have this cheesy vegetarian casserole? Fried breaded eggplant rounds are layered lasagna-style with tomato sauce and two kinds of cheese, then baked until the whole thing is hot and bubbling. Bonus: the recipe freezes well for a make-ahead meal.
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Vegan and Vegetarian Bean and Rice Burrito
Enjoy this easy, cheesy, Tex-Mex burrito that skips meat entirely. Cooked rice seasoned with cilantro and lime juice is loaded into flour tortillas with sauteed beans and vegetables. Feel free to customize and add your family's favorite burrito fillings.
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Indian Veggie Balls (Malai Kofta)
Malai (meaning creamy in Hindi) kofta is the perfect vegetarian alternative to meatballs. Malai kofta is a hugely popular dish on Indian restaurant menus all over the world. It goes very well with naan(tandoor-baked flatbread) or Jeera rice.
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Holubtsi: Ukrainian Stuffed Cabbage
Cabbage leavesstuffed with meat, rice, and vegetables are common inEastern Europeand theBalkansand are also found inAsianand African cuisines. The Ukrainian version of stuffed cabbage, known asholubtsi, also has many variations, but in general, the filling is always enriched with grain and flavored with vegetables. Our take on these "little pigeons," the literal translation of the name, is a meatless variation.
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Cauliflower Gnocchi
In this lighter take on the traditional dish, riced cauliflower florets take the place of potatoes, to form tasty little gnocchi. They are cooked Italian-style with tomato sauce. Top with Parmesan cheese for serving.
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Bang Bang Cauliflower
This cauliflower recipeis a riff off the Bang Bang Shrimp appetizer from Bonefish Grill, which has a near-cult following. Modified to be vegetarian and dairy-free, this is the perfect light but decadent appetizer. Serve it on top of quinoa witha side salad, for a complete dinner in a bowl.
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Super Easy Cacio e Pepe Pasta
Not only is this super-easy cacio e pepe pasta recipe meatless, but it only needs three ingredients and is ready in about 15 minutes. Pecorino Romano cheese, a healthy dusting of black peppercorns, and spaghetti alla chitarra combine to make a company-worthy dish with little effort.
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Vegan Chickpea Veggie Burgers
Manyveggie burger recipesinclude black beans as the main ingredient, this version combineschickpeas, also known as garbanzo beans, with some vegetables to make a vegan burger with a slightly different taste. The chickpeas are mashed together with celery, carrots, and onion. The mixture is bound with flour instead of eggs, making this homemade veggie burger bothvegetarianandvegan, and full of protein.
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Cauliflower Fried Rice
Cauliflower replaces the usual white or brown rice in this stir fry. Cauliflower florets are reduced to rice-sized grains in the food processor, then quickly stir-fried with chopped fresh vegetables and soy sauce for a deliciously colorful
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Swiss Chard and Tofu Stir-Fry
Stir-fries are a great way to get a healthy meal that the whole family will love. And when you need to satisfy a vegetarian, vegan, or a family member who is gluten-free, this vegetable and tofu stir-fry is a tasty solution. With Swiss chard, tofu, mushrooms, and a touch of soy sauce ortamari, this simple and delicious recipe is quick to put together.
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Yachae Mandoo (Korean Vegetarian Dumplings)
This recipe for Yachae Mandoo,Korean vegetariandumplings, is easy to make. It's also a convenient dish to prepare because it can be made in large quantities in advance and stored in the freezer for future use. So, if you have a large family or want to make dumplings for a future event, make as many as you want while you have the time.
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Middle Eastern Pizza
When you're craving something new for dinner, try this homemade flatbread with Middle Eastern inspiration. Naan or pita bread forms the base for the tasty dish, which is topped with crumbled feta cheese, hummus, spinach, tomatoes, and za'atar seasoning.
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Vegan Tofu and Cashew Chow Mein
Soft wheat noodles with stir-fried tofu and vegetables in a medley of Asian sauces make a filling weeknight meal suitable for meat-free days. Roasted cashews add extra crunch and protein to this nutritious vegetable-packed entree.
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Spinach and Ravioli Lasagna
Packaged ravioli form the base of this creamy pasta bake bulked up with spinach and artichoke hearts. It's done in 30 minutes and freezes well for a make-ahead meal.
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Vegetarian Mexican Casserole With Black Beans
A Mexican casserole is sometimes called a tortilla pie, or a tortilla casserole is simply a few Mexican ingredients layered in between tortillas (similar to the way a lasagna is layered) and then baked in the oven. Sound good? Thislacto-vegetarianMexican casserole recipe is a one-dishvegetarian casseroleperfect for those busy nights.
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Thai Pineapple Fried Rice
Use leftover rice and create a tasty dinner the entire family will love with this tropical recipe. Seasoned rice mingles with chunks of juicy pineapple, sweet raisins, roasted cashews, garlic, shallots, soy sauce, and a little curry powder in a fantastic dish you can make in 30 minutes.
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Creamy Cauliflower Soup
Thick and luscious cauliflower soup makes a delicious lunch for meatless Mondays. You'll love the elegant flavors in this soup from the white wine, garlic, and snipped fresh chives.
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Mushroom Bolognese
This dish—while a capable substitute for classic Bolognese—is not just for vegetarians. It’s an excellent stand-in for anyone interested in eating a little less meat without sacrificing flavor. Roasting brings out the true brown flavors of these fungi. Will you miss the meat? Not even a little.
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Vegan Impossible Swedish "Meatballs"
These warm and comforting Swedish meatballs are completely delicious while being completely vegan! We used Impossible Burger ground "beef," now available in many grocery stores, to make themeatballs. No one will be able to tell that the dish doesn't use real meat, since Impossible resembles and tastes like beef.
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Perfect Spinach Lasagna
There's little that can top lasagna when it comes to pure unadulteratedcomfort food. This delicious spinach lasagna recipe is a tried-and-true classic lasagna with no meat. Instead, this one has layers of ricotta and mozzarella cheeses, your favorite purchased orhomemade marinara sauce, lasagna noodles, and spinach.
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Black Bean and Sweet Potato Chili
Whether looking for avegetarian mealor a healthy, plant-based dish the whole family will enjoy this black bean and sweet potato chili is a clear winner. The sweet potatoes and carrots perfectly counteract the spiciness while combining with the beans to create a hearty texture.
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Quinoa Stuffed Peppers
Mexican quinoa stuffed bell peppers are the perfect, hearty vegetarian dinner. They’re full of spicy flavor, texture, and protein. Quinoa is packed with protein, fiber, and nutrition. It’s a great alternative to plain old rice or breadcrumbs. There’s also a punch of protein from the black beans and some cheesy goodness from the Monterey jack cheese.
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Vegetarian Mushroom Tacos
Makevegetariantacos using mushrooms and bell peppers for plenty of healthy and nutritious flavor. You could also make this vegetarianfajitas recipevegan by omitting the sour cream or use a vegan non-dairy sour cream substitute.
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Instant Pot Lentil Soup
This soup goes from basic to sophisticated using French lentils and seasoning with the elegant and unique French Espelette pepper.French lentilsare a variety of green lentils with a nutty and peppery kick and slightly earthy flavor. They also tend to hold their shape well in a recipe like this.
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Vegetarian Thai Green Coconut Curry
This vegetarian Thai greencurryrecipe is simple to make from scratch, you don't even need any premade curry paste. Once you make this yourself, it will be hard to go back to anything packaged, as this green curry tastes like a green curry should—very fresh and zinging with taste, thanks to many ingredients, including lemongrass. Thecoconut milklends a creaminess without making the curry too rich.
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Vegan Tofu Spring Rolls
If you like fresh, healthy Thai- or Vietnamese-inspired spring rolls, try this easy recipe for vegetarian andvegantofu spring rolls. They're filled with tofu, crunchy fresh vegetables, and bean thread noodles. You could use basil, cilantro, or a combination of whatever fresh herbs you have on hand instead of the fresh mint.
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Classic Homemade Falafel
Falafel, sometimes spelled "felafel" or "felafil,"is a deep-fried ball or patty made from either chickpeas or fava beans and spices. It is a vegetarian and vegan foodandone of the most widely consumed and recognizedfoods in the Middle East. It's a popular fast food around the world, and vendors sell it on street corners in countries like Egypt, Syria, and Israel, where it's the national dish.
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Vegetarian Hot and Sour Soup
This soup recipe combines mushrooms, bamboo shoots,water chestnuts, soy sauce, hot sauce, vinegar, garlic, green onions,and chili oil, resulting in an authentic dish that vegans and vegetarians (or anyone else for that matter) can enjoy. It's warm, nourishing, and oh-so-delicious.
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Lentil Sloppy Joes
Lentilsloppy joes are the comfort food you’ve been looking for if you've been trying to eat less meat. They have the same flavor and texture as your favorite childhood sandwich—the sauce is tangy, yet sweet and it’s all piled onto toasted buns and topped with thick slices of onion. To make this vegan, enjoy with your favorite dairy-free hamburger rolls.
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Table of Contents
Vegetarian Japanese Udon Noodle Soup
Classic Eggplant Parmesan
Vegan and Vegetarian Bean and Rice Burrito
Indian Veggie Balls (Malai Kofta)
Holubtsi: Ukrainian Stuffed Cabbage
Cauliflower Gnocchi
Bang Bang Cauliflower
Super Easy Cacio e Pepe Pasta
Vegan Chickpea Veggie Burgers
Cauliflower Fried Rice
Swiss Chard and Tofu Stir-Fry
Yachae Mandoo (Korean Vegetarian Dumplings)
Middle Eastern Pizza
Vegan Tofu and Cashew Chow Mein
Spinach and Ravioli Lasagna
Vegetarian Mexican Casserole With Black Beans
Thai Pineapple Fried Rice
Creamy Cauliflower Soup
Mushroom Bolognese
Vegan Impossible Swedish "Meatballs"
Perfect Spinach Lasagna
Black Bean and Sweet Potato Chili
Quinoa Stuffed Peppers
Vegetarian Mushroom Tacos
Instant Pot Lentil Soup
Vegetarian Thai Green Coconut Curry
Vegan Tofu Spring Rolls
Classic Homemade Falafel
Vegetarian Hot and Sour Soup
Lentil Sloppy Joes
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