Healthy Vegetarian Recipes

Pasta “Primavera” with asparagus

This light and filling dish is perfect for a spring dinner. Whole-grain pasta is paired with nutritious ingredients: mushrooms, rich in B vitamins and potassium, and red peppers, which contain vitamin C.

Recipe: Pasta “Primavera” with asparagus

Couscous with seven summer vegetables

A hearty and flavorful vegetable stew served with couscous seasoned with harissa, a Tunisian spicy sauce.

Recipe: Couscous with seven summer vegetables

Vegetarian club sandwich

This tall sandwich, loaded with vegetables, is mouthwatering and delicious. Thanks to the rich avocado spread and smoked tofu, there's no need for bacon or cold meats.

Recipe: Vegetarian club sandwich

Vegetarian lasagna with pumpkin

The vegetarian main course features plenty of vegetables (butternut squash and spinach), while part-skim mozzarella and low-fat milk provide a creamy texture.

Recipe: Vegetarian lasagna with pumpkin

Vegetarian lentil soup

Alton Brown's comforting, hearty soup features lentils and plenty of vegetables.

Recipe: Vegetarian lentil soup

Spaghetti with meatballs without meat

These "meatballs" are meatless, but their flavor is just as good as regular meatballs. They're made with mushrooms, bread crumbs, tofu, and spices.

Recipe: Spaghetti with meatballs without meat

Orecchiette pasta with rapini pesto

Anne Burrell uses rapini and pistachios for her pesto sauce instead of the traditional basil and pine nuts.

Recipe: Orecchiette pasta with rapini pesto

Vegetable Ribollita with Savoy Cabbage, Spinach and Celery

Ribollita is a hearty Italian soup made with cubes of stale bread. Our recipe is loaded with vegetables for a filling lunch.

Recipe: Vegetable Ribollita with Savoy Cabbage, Spinach and Celery

Flatbread with baked zucchini, hummus, arugula, goat cheese and almonds

This pizza-like dish is made with store-bought pita and hummus, baked zucchini, lemon and goat cheese.

Recipe: Flatbread with baked zucchini, hummus, arugula, goat cheese and almonds

Sub-sandwich “Tofu-Parmesan”

Tofu is a great substitute for chicken or eggplant in a classic Parmesan sandwich. Chefs use part-skim mozzarella for a healthier option.

Recipe: Sub-sandwich “Tofu-Parmesan”

Whole wheat penne pasta with cauliflower, raisins and pine nuts, Sicilian style

This flavorful pasta with raisins, pine nuts and capers makes the perfect vegetarian main course.

Recipe: Whole wheat penne pasta with cauliflower, raisins and pine nuts, Sicilian style

Fried eggs with pumpkin

You only need one skillet to prepare this dish, filled with healthy and filling ingredients.

Recipe: Fried eggs with pumpkin

Chilaquiles - a casserole with crispy chips, cheese and egg

This breakfast is inspired by the Mexican dish chilaquiles. Baked tortilla chips, a mixture of eggs and egg whites, a touch of sharp cheddar and Pepper Jack cheese—this casserole packs a whole bunch of flavor without the extra fat.

Recipe: Chilaquiles - a casserole with crispy chips, cheese and egg

Chili with two types of beans

The rich flavor makes this chili seem like it's been simmering for hours. But with canned beans and tomatoes, it's ready in just 30 minutes. Serve with fiber-rich brown rice.

Recipe: Chili with two types of beans

Fettuccine pasta made with fresh zucchini and a spicy chunky tomato sauce

This "pasta" doesn't require stovetop or oven cooking: simply slice zucchini into strips and toss with fresh tomatoes, herbs, and olive oil.

Recipe: Fettuccine pasta made with fresh zucchini and a spicy chunky tomato sauce

Mushroom soup with hummus

Add hummus for an even more satisfying soup. A refreshing lemon-Greek yogurt topping adds a creamy note.

Recipe: Mushroom soup with hummus

Broccoli and Cheddar Cheese Chowder

Skim milk is the secret ingredient that makes the soup creamy without being too heavy. For the base, use vegetable broth instead of chicken broth.

Recipe: Broccoli and Cheddar Cheese Chowder

Barley risotto with mushrooms in a slow cooker

This dish is vegetarian, but thanks to the mushrooms, it's filling enough for meat-eaters too. The flavor combination is perfect for a chilly day.

Recipe: Barley risotto with mushrooms in a slow cooker

Acorn squash stuffed with tofu

Protein-rich tofu is cooked with tomatoes and spinach. Stuff acorn squash with this nutritious filling for a vegetable main course.

Recipe: Acorn squash stuffed with tofu

Pasta with broccoli sauce

Healthy broccoli is the star ingredient in this pesto sauce. Walnuts also provide healthy fats. Serve with tricolor or whole-wheat fusilli pasta.

Recipe: Pasta with broccoli sauce

Cuban Tofu and Jicama Sandwiches

This vegetarian version of the popular Cuban sandwich replaces traditional meat with sliced ​​tofu (topped with melted Swiss cheese and roasted peppers). Jicama sticks provide a nice crunchy addition.

Recipe: Cuban Tofu and Jicama Sandwiches

Vegetable cutlets

Vegetarians can also enjoy this classic, hearty dish. Meatless meatloaf, made with tofu and eggplant, is just as filling. Pair it with a rich mushroom sauce.

Recipe: Vegetable cutlets

Stuffed mushrooms with cheese and chili peppers

Even meat-eaters will love this vegetarian dish: portobello mushroom caps are stuffed with chili peppers and mozzarella. Top with diced jalapeños and sour cream for a mellow flavor.

Recipe: Stuffed mushrooms with cheese and chili peppers

Penne pasta in a light tomato-vodka sauce

Reduce the fat content of a traditional vodka sauce by replacing some of the cream with 2%-fat Greek yogurt. It will provide a creamy, rich texture.

Recipe: Penne pasta in a light tomato-vodka sauce

Vegan Sloppy Joe's Burger with Crispy Topping

Mushrooms add a meaty richness to these savory burgers. But there's no meat, so these are probably the leanest Sloppy Joe burgers you can make.

Recipe: Vegan Sloppy Joe's Burger with Crispy Topping

Tofu Scrambled Eggs with Potatoes (Tofu Omelette)

For a protein-rich lunch, divide the hearty tofu and potato mixture between whole wheat tortillas, then add your favorite toppings.

Recipe: Tofu Scrambled Eggs with Potatoes (Tofu Omelette)