Recipes for main courses using vegetables and mushrooms

These salmon patties are made with canned salmon—it's budget-friendly and can be made anytime, as long as you have some in your pantry. Once you've formed the patties, freeze them for later...

Stuffed peppers are a classic comfort food. This lighter version fills the peppers with a juicy salad, yet still retains everything we love about it: tender vegetables, delicious...

This delicious and healthy dish is ready in minutes and is perfect for a protein- and vegetable-rich weeknight dinner. Pan-fried salmon is served with steamed Savoy cabbage and...

This roasted cauliflower recipe takes on the magical flavor of a Middle Eastern side dish, thanks to the addition of saffron, coriander, garlic, onion, and lemon juice. Saute the cauliflower with...

In addition to juicy grape tomatoes, this hearty quinoa salad also features sliced ​​tender hearts of palm and plenty of fresh herbs. A great summer option for a healthy pick-me-up...

Canned piquillo peppers are usually used as part of a sauce or garnish, but in this recipe, they play the starring role. Fill the peppers with a filling of cooked quinoa, raisins, and goat cheese,...

Quinoa is the most protein-rich grain, used by healthy (and delicious!) eaters in side dishes and salads. In this recipe, boiled quinoa is complemented with juicy celery,...

Stuffed acorn squash halves look elegant when served as edible bowls filled with a healthy and delicious filling. Perfect for the holiday table! This recipe...

Fresh thyme leaves infuse their incredible flavor into this hearty and healthy quinoa and roasted acorn squash dish, while toasted pistachios add a delightful crunch. Don't forget...

A grain bowl with vegetables is one of the most popular everyday meals among healthy eaters. This concept is especially popular because of the ability to vary the ingredients depending on...

This quick Italian pasta is made with just five ingredients: spaghetti, canned tomatoes in their own juice, garlic, olive oil, and Parmesan cheese. Despite such a simple recipe,...

This American goulash cooks quickly because the beef is cut into very thin slices rather than traditional cubes. Brown them in a hot skillet until crisp, then...

Add canned tuna, anchovies, olives, and potatoes to a pasta salad with tomatoes and green beans. Toss everything with a tart vinaigrette for a quick, delicious, and...

Although Pasta Primavera typically features predominantly green vegetables, this recipe features yellow ones, resulting in a pasta that's just as spring-like and sunny! Use carrots, yellow...

Serve baked parsnips as a healthy alternative to potatoes. To enhance their flavor, simply toss the hot parsnips with butter, garlic, fresh herbs, and lemon zest.

Want your kids to eat more healthy vegetables? Then make Pasta Primavera! With pasta and gooey cheese, any vegetable will taste better, especially if it's colorful spiral pasta.

The perfect vegetable side dish for holiday meat or poultry. Cauliflower is baked with grated Parmesan, aromatic thyme, and rosemary until golden brown. Parmesan...

This appetizer will be a real hit and the center of attraction at your party. The tender baked potato gets an extra boost of flavor and crunch from a crisp layer of golden Parmesan cheese.

Fusilli pasta is baked in a fresh tomato sauce with pieces of fried pancetta, roasted bell peppers, and a generous helping of shredded mozzarella for a deliciously chewy dinner casserole. Thanks to its...

Bake crispy pancetta and fried escarole with pasta, mozzarella, and Parmesan in a tomato sauce. Pancetta (Italian bacon) infuses the casserole with incredible flavor and aroma,...

Crispy pieces of pancetta and tender artichoke hearts are baked with penne pasta in a tomato sauce topped with smoked mozzarella and a layer of classic mozzarella. This pasta casserole...

This tempeh and vegetable salad in a peanut dressing is a variation on the traditional Indonesian dish gado-gado. The flavor and aroma of peanut butter and coconut milk, combined with...

The mild flavor of white fish is the perfect foil for a more vibrant side dish. Use the savory and salty flavor of Italian dried soppressata to enrich a broth with fennel and grape tomatoes,...

Morels are one of the most delicious mushrooms and a fleeting sign of spring. This one-skillet chicken and mushroom sauce dish is a wonderful way to kick off the mushroom season. Juicy chicken legs, coated with...

Tender hake fillet is breaded and fried to a crispy golden brown and served with potato salad in a creamy dressing. You can substitute hake with other white fish, such as Pacific salmon...

This spinach and paneer dish is popular worldwide, but it originated in Punjab in northern India. Making the paneer from scratch is the key to success. Don't worry, it's much easier than you think.

This green onion salad is a popular side dish for Korean barbecue. Before mixing all the ingredients, the green onions are soaked in ice water for half an hour, which helps them curl and...

Beef brisket is marinated overnight in a mixture of orange juice, Chinese five-spice powder, hot sauce, and other spices, then baked in the oven with root vegetables...

Broccolini is a relative of broccoli with less lush florets and longer stems. It doesn't have the same pronounced cabbage flavor as broccoli, which is what many people like about it. Broccolini also...

Stalk celery is tossed with cherry tomatoes, olive oil and thyme, then grilled until the flavor intensifies, then topped with toasted walnuts...

This hearty and healthy vegetarian pasta is made with broken lasagna noodles in a creamy sauce with sweet chunks of butternut squash, juicy kale, and sage. The highlight of the dish is...

The secret ingredient in this dish is finely chopped olives, which act as a delicious salt. You'll need just six olives to add to the salad dressing and stuff the tender tilapia...

The best way to serve broccoli is as a gratin with a delicious cheese crust that will delight adults, children, and anyone who thought they didn't like broccoli. The florets...

If you're new to fresh artichokes, this recipe will not only help you braise them deliciously, but also teach you how to expertly trim the "cones" and eat them properly. The artichokes are braised in white...

This recipe uses both the tender leaves and the tough stems of Swiss chard—you can never have too much fiber! Just cook the stems before the leaves, and they'll turn out just as tender and...

Juicy, slightly bitter escarole is perfect for braising. When paired with garlic, red pepper, oregano, and tomatoes, its flavor becomes more complex, with savory, spicy, and sweet notes. And...

Flavorful celery and tender leeks (use only the white and light green parts) are simmered in chicken broth with a touch of vanilla extract. Light...

Broccoli pasta is rich in healthy fiber and will please both adults and children. It's loaded with aromatic greens and cheese, and the chunks of Italian capicola are sure to impress. For a more vibrant...

To ensure the broccoli in your salad has a pleasant texture—tender, crunchy, and juicy—blanch it first for a couple of minutes, until the florets turn bright green. The flavor of broccoli...

This Italian omelet is a great way to use up leftover cooked vegetables, like from last night's dinner. Broccoli is a perfect addition, pairing beautifully with cheddar, but...

Strata, a savory bread pudding, is a great way to use up stale bread. This recipe gives forgotten hot dog buns a new lease of life. Slice them, toss them with broccoli and grated...

This vibrant, nutritious Mexican-inspired salad is perfect for summer and picnics. It's packed with healthy vegetables, contrasting textures, and a whole host of flavors, including spicy, sweet, and...

A crustless quiche is a great idea for a light dinner and will appeal to anyone watching their carb intake, especially since it's just as delicious thanks to the thin crust.

Grated fresh beets and finely shredded red cabbage are tossed in a hot, sweet and sour vinaigrette with caraway seeds – quick, delicious, and healthy. The perfect complement to any meat dish...

This recipe transforms humble, yet filling and healthy beets into a sophisticated appetizer. Sliced ​​boiled beets are mixed with savory salad greens, walnuts, and goat cheese in...

This ziti casserole in tomato sauce, instead of the traditional ground meat, is filled with mushrooms, juicy spinach, and a generous helping of refreshing parsley and basil. All ingredients are prepared according to...

A delicious and healthy Italian-style dish. Polenta is served with roasted tomatoes and sautéed Swiss chard. It's very filling. Canned whole tomatoes are used in the preparation.

Romesco is a Spanish sauce made with breadcrumbs (as a thickener), roasted bell peppers, and almonds. This recipe uses the main ingredients in a pesto-style...

You can make this dish in a slow cooker without defrosting the chicken breast! It's super convenient if you forgot to take it out of the freezer in time. What's even more convenient is that the entire dish—chicken, side dish, vegetables—is included.

This Asian-inspired vegetable side dish makes a delicious and healthy complement to meat or poultry. Blanched spinach is simply drizzled with a tahini-based sauce,...