Recipes for main courses using vegetables and mushrooms

The main ingredients of this lasagna are portobello mushrooms, kale, ricotta, and low-fat mozzarella. These ingredients make the dish healthy and low-calorie, yet...

Unlike traditional layered lasagna, this version of the casserole is prepared in the form of rolls of noodles with a cheese and mushroom filling, laid out in an even layer in a baking dish, covered with tomato sauce and...

Chilaquiles is a casserole with crispy chips and fried eggs, typically served for breakfast but also perfect for dinner. Toasted corn tortilla chips are topped with a pepper sauce...

Make a delicious holiday shepherd's pie with a meat filling topped with a thick layer of delicious mashed potatoes, and you won't have to worry about a side dish. The filling is made with ground beef, which...

Small, thin-skinned, red-skinned potatoes boiled in their jackets don't need to be peeled even after cooking, as their skins contain a wealth of beneficial micronutrients. Furthermore, their glossy...

During peak tomato season, treat your loved ones to this delicious Italian-style tomato pie. It's made with fresh, ripe tomatoes layered over a prepared crust...

This colorful and juicy salad makes a great side dish for meat, poultry, or fish, and will brighten your table with its vibrant colors. Blanched green beans are mixed with cherry tomatoes, red...

Young spring asparagus is a great ingredient for a healthy and delicious dinner. To roast, all you need is olive oil, salt, and black pepper. You can roast it until the spears are tender, or until...

Fried fish and chips prepared according to this recipe turn out as delicious and crispy as restaurant fare. When frying, it's important to maintain a consistent oil temperature to...

Etouffee is a traditional Cajun and Creole dish popular in the US state of Louisiana. It's essentially a stew made with shrimp, spices, carrots, plenty of onions, and celery, which...

To prepare this delicious potato casserole you need only three basic ingredients: yellow potatoes, butter and 10% fat heavy cream, and for spices - garlic, coarse grain...

These delicious fried potatoes are prepared in two stages: first, they're boiled in salted water until half-done, then fried in a mixture of butter and olive oil with spices and onions. So...

When making a broccoli side dish, use the entire head—both the beautiful florets and the thick, yet equally useful, stem, which is often wasted. Slice it thinly so it...

Vegetable sauté is an excellent side dish for meat dishes. It includes bell peppers, broccoli, zucchini, and yellow squash, as well as button mushrooms, which complement the vegetables perfectly and add a vibrant flavor to the dish.

If you're cooking just the turkey breast for dinner instead of the whole bird, this recipe will make it especially juicy. Plus, the breast is baked alongside the vegetables, so you'll have...

If you're looking for a worthy potato side dish replacement, consider rutabaga. It's just as appetizing, lower in calories, yet nutritious and packed with beneficial...

Make a simple yet delicious side dish with Brussels sprouts that perfectly complements holiday meats. Split Brussels sprouts are generously drizzled with olive oil,...

After cutting the juicy, vibrant tops from young beets, don't throw them away. Instead, prepare a delicious and healthy side dish, rich in fiber and micronutrients. Cut the leaves into small pieces and let them sit for a few minutes...

When you want to indulge in delicious mashed potatoes without sacrificing your figure, this recipe for a savory imitation of your favorite side dish will come to the rescue. Instead of high-carb, starchy potatoes, you can use...

Inexpensive oxtails make a delicious stew. Their firm texture is perfect for a long simmer in a mixture of beef broth and red wine with plenty of...

Before frying, soak cod fillets (or other white fish) in a mixture of milk and egg. This mixture will better bind the delicate fish, preventing it from falling apart in the pan, and will also...

Green edamame soybeans are a quick and easy, protein-rich snack that goes great with a glass of beer or while watching a movie. A great, healthy alternative to popcorn and chips! That's why...

Make a delicious and quick side dish with Chinese cabbage by stir-frying it using the Asian technique, stirring frequently. The entire preparation takes about 10 minutes. Shredded Chinese cabbage...

To make a delicious butternut squash side dish, simply cut it in half and roast it, then trim the flesh to your liking. Before baking the pumpkin halves,...

Ackee with saltfish is a traditional Jamaican breakfast. Ackee (canned in this recipe) is simmered with onions, bell peppers, and salt cod fillets. Before adding to the pan...

If you're not a big fan of zucchini, you'll definitely change your mind after trying this dish. The casserole features lots of juicy yellow zucchini tossed with sour cream, grated Parmesan, and spicy...

Patatas bravas are the most popular appetizer in Spain. The potatoes are cut into large cubes and fried until crispy golden brown on all sides and tender, almost creamy in the center. To...

Roasted, aromatic, fleshy sweet peppers acquire a richer flavor, and can be used as an appetizer or in other dishes, warm salads, vegetable stews, because roasting...

Juicy chicken breast in a wine-cream sauce on a bed of sautéed spinach is a wonderful dish for both a festive table and a light but special dinner after a day of work, because...

Baby carrots steamed whole in a steamer are perfect for a light and healthy vegetable side dish. With their green tops still attached, whole, vibrant carrots look very festive when...

This Moroccan salad is made with boiled carrots cut into round slices. Boiled carrots are believed to be more digestible and contain more beta-carotene than raw ones, so this...

This hearty and delicious dish is made with ingredients typical of Tex-Mex cuisine, meaning it's packed with bold flavors. A bowl combines protein-rich boiled...

This healthier version of Thai noodles is made with spaghetti squash. Roast it in the oven, then shred the flesh into long, spaghetti-like strands. Serve in a bowl with roasted broccoli and...

Roasted zucchini is a wonderful summer side dish for any meat dish. It's very healthy and juicy, and a few additional ingredients enhance the zucchini's mild flavor. Roast...

Served in halves as a side dish, acorn squash looks very original, and it acquires an amazing taste when baked in a glaze of brown sugar, butter, and maple syrup.

Butternut squash, with its natural sweetness, is a perfect side dish for holiday meats or poultry. One of the easiest and most delicious ways to serve it is oven-baked. Butternut squash slices...

Artichokes have been eaten since ancient Roman times. Their flowers require warmth, requiring large, well-lit, and wind-protected areas to grow. Artichoke flowers...

The best way to enjoy fresh artichokes is to steam them. Place half a lemon, parsley sprigs, and garlic cloves in boiling water under the trimmed and cleaned artichokes to...

This dish is prepared using thickly seasoned beef short ribs. Before roasting, the ribs are rubbed with a fragrant spice mixture containing fennel and marinated overnight.

Asparagus is a wonderful spring side dish that will brighten any holiday table just by looking at it. To enjoy its flavor and juiciness, asparagus doesn't require much cooking. One of the best...

Risotto is an elegant Italian dish that simmers slowly and gradually, becoming tender, creamy, and deliciously delicious. This risotto is made with asparagus, or more precisely, asparagus broth, which...