This Butternut Mole Enchiladas Recipe Is Bursting With Flavor
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This Butternut Mole Enchiladas Recipe Is Bursting With Flavor
If you’re a convert to meatless eating or are simply trying to get more nutrients into your diet, having a roster of easy vegetarian recipes on hand makes it faster to get dinner on the table. But going the vegetarian route doesn’t have to mean endless healthy salads recipes and tons of soy products, either. Those can play a part (hello, crispy pan-fried tofu!), but the appeal of turning to vegetarian dinner ideas, if only for a single meal out of the week, is that there are so many healthy possibilities that go beyond the boring.
A perfect vegetarian meal should be well balanced, both in nutrition and flavor, and satisfying enough that you’re not left craving something else. A few pointers: Stock your pantry with grains that have health benefits, such as barley or farro and protein-packed pulses such as lentils and chickpeas. (Make weeknight dinners and lunches even easier and check out these tricks for how to meal prep the heck out of those pantry picks.) Stash a few plant-based meats in your freezer, if that’s your thing — see our picks for best meat-substitutes. Then, fill your fridge with a rainbow of veg and fruit options for added nutrients and flavor. Your meatless menus will be effortless, filling, and so downright delicious that even the biggest meat-lover at the table will beg for seconds. - 2/51
Vegetable Paella
This dish takes inspiration from traditional Spanish-style paella but leaves out the meat and fish for extra veggies instead!
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Mushroom and Brussels Sprout Pizza
Shiitake mushrooms and two kinds of cheese elevate this pie beyond the typical red sauce pizza. The best part? You can get it on the table in 25 minutes!
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Cauliflower Alfredo
The comfort food you've been waiting for: This deceptively decadent-looking pasta contains no cream or butter, is packed with fiber (and flavor!), and just happens to be vegan.
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Shakshuka
Tomatoes cooked with spices and onions until they're melt in your mouth, then topped with eggs and baked, make this comfort food for any time of day. Serve with toasts or pita for sopping up every last bit of the umami-packed sauce.
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Pressure Cooker Winter Squash and Lentil Stew
The warm spices of this cozy stew will get you through any chilly day. You can make it in your Instant Pot, too!
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Orecchiette With White Beans and Spinach
Hearty orecchiette pasta gets a flavor boost from plenty of golden garlic and Parm. Not eating gluten? Make it with one of our favorite gluten-free pastas.
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Kale and Roasted Cauliflower Salad
O.G. vegetarian go-tos, kale and cauliflower, join forces in this killer combo. Feta, pine nuts, and raisins add to the party.
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Coconutty Rice and Peas
Lucky you! This meal is rich, comforting, and a complete protein.
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Peanutty Edamame and Noodle Salad
Ready in 20 minutes, and gluten-free to boot! A juicy sliced Granny Smith adds a sweet-tart note.
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Provolone Veggie Party Subs
Who says subs need to be packed with meat? Great for game night, just make sure you have plenty of napkins on hand.
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Smoky Vegan Black Bean Soup
Yes, it's totally vegan, and yes, you will want seconds! You can make this hearty warming meal in your slow cooker or an Instant Pot.
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Butternut Mole Enchiladas
No one will guess the secret ingredients in this crowd-pleaser. Bonus: Follow our pointers for cutting butternut squash and you'll be putting it in everything.
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Mushroom Ragu and Polenta Egg Bake
Only 8 ingredients stand between you and the coziest meal ever. Baking the polenta makes it even easier!
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Roasted Cauliflower Pizza
Even the veggie adverse find it hard to say no to pizza. Try it with broccoli, too!
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Butternut Squash and White Bean Soup
The crunchy, nutty apricot topping is not to be missed.
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Tomato Soup Mac 'n' Cheese
Two classic flavors meet in the epitome of comfort food. Consider this health-ish.
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Sweet and Sticky Tofu With Baby Bok Choy
Tofu doubters: Pan-fried tofu will blow your mind.
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Spinach and Gruyere Potato Casserole
Spinach and fennel keep this dinner-party worthy dish just on the right side of healthy.
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Pasta with Red Pepper Alfredo
Only 20 minutes stands between you and this dinner winner. Roasting the red peppers give this sauce some added depth.
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Crispy Tofu Bowl
Tofu gets pan-fried then served over a hearty bowl of quinoa studded with veggies. Savory and oh-so-satisfying.
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Speedy Eggplant Parmesan
Pre-made ravioli doesn't have to be boring. Panko-crusted eggplant for the win!
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BBQ Chickpea & Cauliflower Flatbreads With Avocado Mash
Your avocado toast is getting a makeover. The crunchy chickpeas are irresistible - make a double or triple batch!
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Supercarb Loaded Sweet Potatoes
These spuds are fully loaded with none of the guilt.
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Veggie Lo Mein
Sometimes you can't be bothered to cook for longer than 15 minutes. On those days, these noodles are your BFF.
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Grilled Asparagus and Shitake Tacos
Taco Tuesday is no longer a threat to your waistline. Fresh veggies tossed with chipotle and slightly charred on the grill are smoky and satisfying.
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Quinoa Risotto With Arugula-Mint Pesto
Let's make quinotto a thing. It's warm and filling but a lot less heavy than creamy rice versions.
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Roasted Squash and Pumpkin Seed Mole Bowls
Do yourself a favor and make a double batch of that vegan tomatillo mole.
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Mushroom-Quinoa Burger
This is the meatiest non-meat burger you will ever taste in your life, thanks to hearty ingredients like mushrooms, walnuts, and quinoa.
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Creamy Vegan Linguine With Wild Mushrooms
How did we get this pasta so cheesy tasting without the cheese? Follow the link to meet our secret ingredient.
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Vegetarian Chili Macaroni
Meat lovers and shunners will flip for this healthier version of comforting chili-mac.
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Garden Greens and Pumpernickel Panzanella
Panzanella is basically a bread salad, so sign us right up.
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Brussels Sprout and Basil Bowties
Who knew pasta could be so fresh and so clean?
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Roasted Tomato and Chive Pizza
Load up your pie with veggies and don't even think twice about asking for seconds (or thirds).
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Supergreen Mushroom and Orzo Soup
This cozy soup is infinitely adaptable. Use whatever greens and grains you have on hand.
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Tomato Soup With Quesadilla Dippers
For this gazpacho inspired soup, vine-ripened tomatoes are flame-grilled and pureed smooth, then flash-chilled in the fridge. On the side: quick quesadillas with melted Monterey Jack for delicious dunking.
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Peach-Cucumber-Barley Salad
Juicy, just-picked peaches play off the pearl barley, chickpeas and cucumbers in this filling, supper-worthy salad. Serve over a bed of Boston lettuce leaves for a colorful and cooling meal that can be assembled in minutes.
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Tomato Tarte Tatin
Frozen puff pastry is the shortcut secret to this single-skillet supper, which combines caramelized plum tomatoes and a golden-crisp crust in every savory bite. A garnish of goat cheese and basil finishes it off.
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Tex-Mex Bean Burger
What could be more satisfying than a classic burger? Here's the vegetarian-friendly way to do it right.
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Grilled Ratatouille Pasta
With colorful peppers, red onion and ripe plum tomatoes, this recipe is bursting with flavor.
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Tostada Stacks
Full of finely chopped veggies and protein, this southwest-inspired recipe is low in fat and high in taste.
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Easy Tomato Risotto
This tomato risotto recipe can be cooked in about half an hour — making it a perfect dish if you're in a rush but still wanting to whip up a healthy meal. The best part about this recipe? No stove required!
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White Bean Panzanella Salad
Tangy with a little crunch to it, this recipe is a healthy alternative to your typical mayonnaise-based coleslaw or potato salad.
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PLT Sandwich
This substantial fire-seared portobello burger, slathered with basil mayo and sandwiched in a ciabatta bun, is brawny enough for beef lovers. Before grilling, brush the mushrooms with rosemary-garlic oil for a rich, robust taste.
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Cauliflower Mac and Cheese
Even the pickiest eaters will love this veggie-filled twist on the classic dish. With less than 350 calories per serving, it's sure to have people asking for a second (or third!) helping.
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Tomato Couscous With Olives and Green Beans
Kalamata olives and Israeli couscous transform this meal into a Mediterranean-inspired dish. Plus, pinto beans pack this plate with protein.
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Lentil Stew With Butternut Squash
This sweet yet savory stew is the perfect slow-cooker recipe to warm up the family on a chilly day.
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Whole-Grain Shells With Goat Cheese and Walnuts
Goat cheese and walnuts turn a boring bowl of pasta into a unique and hearty meal that takes less than 30 minutes to prepare.
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Mexican Veggie Stacks
These stuffed tomatoes are filled with zucchini, corn and onions spiced with chili powder for a low-cal Mexican meal.
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Lo-Mein Primavera
With 20 grams of protein, who can resist lo mein packed with veggies and tons of Asian flavors?
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Butternut Squash and Pesto Rotini
This quick and easy pasta dish blends the sweetness of butternut squash with pesto's earthy flavor. Use packaged squash, and it will take almost no time to prepare.
They're that good!