Adapted from "How to Prevent and Reverse Heart Disease" by Caldwell Esselstyn Jr. Original recipe also includes 1T brown sugar, but that is not added to the calorie count here.

Submitted by COOLHEELS

This is a hearty vegetarian dish to be eaten alone, or to serve on a hoagie bun or over pasta with some Parmesan cheese.

Submitted by LABRODERSEN

Hearty and healthy bean and vegetable enchiladas

Submitted by LALU1134

This vegetarian main dish is cholesterol-free, virtually fat-free, and chock full of vegetables.

A delicious Caribbean favorite that is cholesterol free and made with very little added fat.

I love eggplant, zicchini, peppers with a lot of spice. To add some body, black beans make this great vegetarian dish delicious! Serve over rice/pasta, top with parmesan cheese and/or sour cream. Tastes epecially good the second day, flavours mingled.

Submitted by NMCDEE

Submitted by STRENUA

I've got a lot of cajun in me, and there are some recipes I can't live without! This is classic red beans and rice like my mama makes, only without any animal.

Submitted by KMCQUAGE

South-western-ey black beans in smokey-spicy sauce.

yum.

Submitted by MISSVYKY

a hearty meat like recipe.

Submitted by SNOWDROP76

A light pilaf that is filled with protein (quinoa has the highest protein content of any grain) and good nutrients

Submitted by WICKET23

A guiltless dinner favorite that's sure to please!

A tasty way to get your veggies during BBQ season

Submitted by EMMAPALE

Submitted by LARKO45

An easy and delicious meal.

Submitted by DEBJOY

These were delicious! I served them on warm whole wheat tortillas - about 200 calories for the whole meal, and soooo good.

Submitted by SCARLETMUSE

A tasty cruelty-free alternative to a favourite!

Submitted by SATYAGRAHA

Healthy, easy, yummy and vegetarian

Submitted by TWEETIE531

I prepared this recipe before calculating the nutritional information. I was SHOCKED when I learned there was only 90 calories per serving. It seemed far too good to be true - I kept trying to figure out what ingredients I forgot to include in the analysis. The kids absolutely loved it.

Submitted by LEGALGRL

Submitted by AUTUMNEVE

Submitted by MMMVEGAN

A double-hitter: Each portion has almost two servings of vegetables.

Submitted by CHEF_MEG

A spaghetti squash recipe that has a classic Italian twist.

Submitted by HAPPYKAT71

only 181 calories a serving, this can replace garlic and olive oil spaghetti. Plus, bonus- it qualifies are your veggies!

Submitted by MERIGOOD

A great filling for tortillas or you can use it as a dip!

Submitted by RODENTMAMA

Lasagna using eggplant and zucchini layered like noodles

Submitted by TICKER1999

Simply divine

Submitted by STAYLOR20

Garlic and Ginger roasted veggies with pepper and thyme tossed with Quinoa,

Submitted by ARPITAK

A yummy dish suitable for vegetarians, vegans - and all those who love great food!

Submitted by ANNIEGAL63

5 - 1/2 cup Servings

Meat loaf alternative

Submitted by BELLEINBLUE1978

Ditch the crust and boost your veggie intake with these eggplant "pizzas."

Submitted by GONZOSTAR

Submitted by RAINEK

Very tasty - add green salsa to inside and top of enchiladas for the perfect taste. (Salsa not included in this recipe)

Submitted by 99FORESTS

Submitted by MUSCLEMOM_2

2 cups dried black beans, rinsed
1 bay leaf
3 medium green bell peppers
2 medium onions, chopped
1/2 cup olive oil
6 garlic cloves, minced
1 can (15 oz.) tomato puree
1/2 cup chicken broth
2 tbs. sugar
3/4 tsp. salt

Submitted by KRISASHCRAFT

Submitted by JMARTIN529

Low fat, low sodium and packed with vitamins protein and fiber. A healthy side dish or wrap in a tortilla with your favorite condiments for a tasty burrito.

Submitted by MLUSSIER

Recipe borrowed from another sparks member, slightly modified, and originally taked from www.fatfreevegan.com

Nice subtle dish, I served with a couple of fillets of tillapia, but, I think adding chicken would be more flavorful. I added Tabasco for my hubby's lunch, and he said that enhanced the flavors even more.

Submitted by SARA2925

This tomato-based bean mix is perfect for dishing up on flour tortillas, a bed of rice, or even straight from the bowl.

Serve with a sprinkling of cheese and sour cream for a vegetarian delight!

Submitted by ERICBAKES

Chickpea "meatballs". Delicious with spaghetti and tomato sauce

Submitted by MEGABOMB

It used to be that you could get a roasted, seasoned veggie medley from Schwan’s. There was a recipe in the catalog for making a casserole of it with chicken broth and salsa, which you topped with sliced cheese I believe. I added bacon right off the bat, because a meal without meat struck me as weird.

Once I couldn’t get the pre-fab veggies anymore (every time Schwan’s carries something you really like, it gets discontinued) I faked my own using a roasted red potato recipe I found online (AllRecipes?) and modified; then just threw in a can of green beans (it was mostly potatoes and broccoli as it came from Schwan’s). Then hubby improved it with the suggestion of using cream of chicken soup instead of broth, and we started using a shredded colby/jack cheese blend to top it, as we tend to keep that around more than slices.

It’s developed into something we really like. It’s good served as a main dish with some canned Southern-style biscuits or as a side to hot wings. You can also skip the casserole part and just serve the roasted & seasoned taters because they’re quite good on their own.

Submitted by CASARANDA

They taste like hash browns or potato cakes…something very unhealthy.  I almost felt guilty eating them until I reminded myself that they were, in fact, healthy!

Perfect for a hot summer night, this salad features gently cooked zucchini and summer squash mixed with tomatoes and avocado and dressed with lemon juice and just a touch of garlic.

Submitted by POLARG