Macaroni and cheese sauce is a simple, homemade dish loved by everyone, perfect for both breakfast and dinner. Mac and cheese is also very high in calories and nutrition, but there's a way...
Vegetarian recipes
Enjoy the taste and texture of a classic pot pie without the chicken. This recipe is perfect for vegetarians or those fasting. It includes all the traditional vegetables...
Make your macaroni and cheese healthier by adding cooked cauliflower, cut into small florets, to the cheese sauce. It's very juicy and nutritious, and to avoid a watery flavor,...
Combine two dishes in one pot—American mac 'n' cheese and Tex-Mex chili—for a hearty meal that's perfect for warming up on a chilly fall day. The highlight of this dish is...
Sugar snap peas are very tender and juicy, cook quickly, are fully utilized, and pair perfectly with pasta. Saute them with green onions and fresh pepper...
You've probably tried Caesar salad with chicken or shrimp, but what about chickpeas? This vegetarian version is a hit with everyone! Roasted chickpeas with spices not only replace animal protein, but...
The combination of fresh tomatoes, aromatic herbs, garlic, black olives, and mozzarella imbues this pasta with the summery flavor of a Mediterranean dish. Any pasta can be used instead of penne...
The best lentil recipes
Soups, salads, vegetarian main courses and more—there are countless ways to use these protein- and fiber-rich legumes. With
This one-pot pasta is perfect for beginners: all the ingredients except the cheese are added to the pot at once, and magically you have pasta with a perfectly crisp (not...
This pasta with vegetable Bolognese sauce is perfect for a vegetarian menu. Instead of regular pasta, it uses cheese-filled tortellini, making it very filling and delicious.
This vegetarian casserole is packed with flavor and incredibly filling, yet quick and easy to make—perfect for feeding a crowd. Cooked ziti pasta is tossed with...
White beans, thanks to their creamy texture, are considered the perfect base for healthy dips. Keep a can of beans on hand for a quick fix...
With this recipe, you can easily transform ground beef substitute into a delicious taco filling so delicious that even meat-eaters will be hard-pressed to distinguish it from real Mexican chorizo! It's a great way...
Fried cauliflower can be served as an appetizer or a side dish. It goes well with almost anything. During the frying process, the cauliflower florets are coated with a soft tofu puree and...
Healthy vegetables and savory chickpeas are baked on a single baking sheet, and your dinner is ready in minutes. Another bonus: with so many ingredients, there's minimal dirty dishes. The base of the bowl is...
This dish looks especially vibrant and impressive if you use bell peppers of several colors, such as red, yellow, and orange. Choose the largest peppers with the flattest, firmest stems...
Beetroot and cashew dip is a delicious and healthy appetizer that can be served to guests with potato chips or fresh vegetable slices for dipping. Blend the dip in a blender until...
This kugel, a Jewish noodle casserole, recipe was inspired by the Greek spanakopita pie, and features egg noodles paired with spinach, onions, lots of herbs, and feta cheese. If you're looking for a new holiday...
Aloo tikki, a crispy potato patty, is a popular snack in India. They are often stuffed with crushed green peas and served hot straight from the pan. On the streets of Delhi, aloo...
Pumpkin, an unusual pizza ingredient, is perfect when paired correctly with other ingredients. In this vegetarian pizza, the sweet flavor of butternut squash harmoniously...
This Moroccan-style butternut squash and chickpea stew can be served as a main course or a side dish. Ras el hanout and cinnamon add a warming, sweet-spicy flavor, while dried apricots...
Replace the deli meats in this vegetarian sandwich with thin slices of fried zucchini. Just be sure to season them generously with salt to ensure their flavor shines through and isn't lost against the bread.
A vibrant vegetarian pizza infused with Mediterranean flavors. This pizza uses store-bought pizza crusts, but you can use your favorite pizza dough for the crust. Each...
Italian pasta with cheese and spinach is delicious, juicy, and healthy. Some fresh spinach is added whole to the dish, while the rest is used to make the sauce. Simply blend the greens with goat's milk and...
Impress your guests with this exotic side dish and its striking presentation in pineapple boats. The pineapples are sliced lengthwise, leaves included, the pulp is scooped out, and the pieces...
This gazpacho, bright as the Spanish sun, is made with yellow vegetables that are pre-grilled, imparting a delicious smoky aroma and flavor. It can be grilled...
Mini vegetable sandwiches (sliders) with grilled zucchini slices instead of buns are an easy, low-carb snack that packs a punch with a whole host of flavors. Grill the zucchini slices so...
This version of Spanish gazpacho soup will appeal to those who don't like a uniform soup: all the vegetables—cucumbers, plum tomatoes, bell peppers, and onions—are chopped into small pieces and poured over...
This delicious and filling Mediterranean-style summer salad is ready in minutes, thanks to a base of couscous that's steamed for just 5 minutes. Pair the couscous with sweet cherry tomatoes,...
This hearty vegetarian casserole is a delicious way to use up stale bread. The bread cubes in the bottom layer are soaked in a savory cream, creating a tender base for the casserole, and...
Coarsely grated raw cauliflower replaces traditional bulgur in this Middle Eastern salad. It resembles the grain, but the tabbouleh is low-calorie and...
The meaty caps of shiitake mushrooms, with their rich flavor and flat shape, make an interesting alternative to beef patties in these miniature sandwiches. They also cook faster...
The patties for these delicious and healthy vegetarian burgers are made with a blend of fried mushrooms, walnuts, cooked quinoa, and sweet potatoes. Worcestershire sauce and smoked paprika...
This unusual quiche was inspired by the Mexican dish enchiladas—filled tortilla tubes baked in a spicy tomato sauce under a layer of grated cheese. Corn tortillas are used here...
These Italian-style rolls are made similarly to cabbage rolls, but instead of cabbage, they use Swiss chard leaves, and instead of meat, the filling is made from boiled green lentils with goat cheese and...
This healthy chocolate brownie is made with lentils, which are rich in protein, fiber, and iron, but you won't taste the beany flavor. The taste and texture are almost like a real brownie, and the brownie...
Cooked spelt, ripe tomatoes, and plenty of fresh herbs make this Italian salad a delicious, filling, and healthy addition to your summer diet. Dress it with a balsamic vinaigrette...
These Middle Eastern-inspired vegetarian sandwiches are incredibly delicious, filling, and juicy. The patties are made from a blend of brown lentils, brown rice, and kale and are rich in protein and...
This healthy, Asian-inspired vegetarian appetizer will appeal to both vegans and meat-eaters as something new and unusual. Thoroughly drained tofu slices are marinated for an hour in a coconut...
This pasta with sauce is delicious on its own as a vegetarian main course or as a side dish for meat. The tomato sauce is made from canned tomatoes in their own juice, and baked sweet...
This vegetarian, hearty zucchini soup is perfect for summer. The mild, almost neutral flavor of zucchini makes a wonderful foil for the vibrant aromas of basil, thyme, and garlic. The soup...
This healthy risotto is made with a mixture of brown rice and pearl barley, which makes a great substitute for traditional starchy rice, adding fiber and a pleasant nutty flavor. Additionally,...
This dish rivals any stuffed pasta dish with sauce. The filling of these vegetarian Chinese dumplings is based on tofu, mixed with grated carrots, shredded...
The best quinoa recipes
Quinoa is one of the most versatile ingredients. It's a high-protein seed used as a grain and serves as the base for bowls, salads, and even
This dish pairs steamed quinoa beautifully with juicy, savory arugula, sweet and spicy roasted vegetables, crunchy pine nuts, and shaved Parmesan cheese, all wrapped in a delicious dressing of...
This Mexican-style rice casserole makes a great side dish for grilled meats, and it's quite easy to make. Long-grain rice is simmered with tomatoes (use canned ones)...
The best tofu recipes
These tofu recipes are perfect for vegetarians or those who just want a meatless dinner.
Best sources of plant-based protein
A certified nutritionist shares which vegetarian foods are most nutrient-dense.
Delicious dishes with vegan meat substitutes
With these original vegetarian recipes, classic dishes like pulled pork, crab cakes, and even bacon are now accessible even to those who don't
These fried potatoes are served with scrambled eggs and are perfect for a hearty breakfast. In addition to potatoes, the dish also includes sweet potato, zucchini, red onion, and bell peppers. Everything is fried in butter...



















































