This recipe is part of "The SparkPeople Cookbook." Order your copy today! This salad is even better the longer it sits in the fridge, so we love to make a big batch of it and eat it throughout the week.

Submitted by CHEF_MEG

Frozen bananas rival soft serve when given a whirl in the food processor. Trust us, it's AMAZING: no fat, no cholesterol, no added sugar, just creamy and sweet bananas!

Submitted by SP_STEPF

A hearty, homecooked meal that everyone will love! Serve with steamed broccoli and sweet corn for a complete vegetarian meal.

Submitted by COACH_NICOLE

These are SUPER easy, quick, and amazing – perfect for snacking on the go.

Submitted by FANNETASTICFOOD

These burgers are spiced to perfection. To make them even spicier, you could melt jalapeno soy cheese on each patty and serve topped with salsa.

Light and fluffy, great for breakfast or a snack!

Submitted by TRAINRIDER

Granola is incredibly affordable when you make it yourself. This recipe combines some of my favorite ingredients: maple syrup, almond butter and seeds!

Submitted by SP_STEPF

Veggie Burgers full of Veggies

Submitted by BETTYVEGGIE

I started making my own granola, and I wanted a recipe with no added fat.

Submitted by SP_STEPF

Serve on whole-wheat buns with plenty of veggies, and you'll have a BBQ meal that even a meat lover will crave again and again.

This is awesome, easy to make, and a huge hit at parties when you want to serve something more creative than hummus!

Submitted by FANNETASTICFOOD

This recipe is so good my family (NON-VEGANS and NON-VEGETARIANS) request it for parties!

Submitted by RUGBY1212

This delicious vegan chili is the perfect meal for a cool, fall day. For more recipes like this, visit The Front Burner.

Submitted by THEFRONTBURNER

Even my hubby loves this recipe. I try to keep it on hand for quick lunches and easy dinners. It's great on toasted bread with soy cheese and a big tomato slice.

Submitted by BREAFAWN

My version of a recipe I found in the NY Times. I added curry powder and I omitted all the optionals at the end and it was FABULOUS!

Submitted by BELISANA

From Food for Life

Submitted by KIM2DESIGN

Looking for a simple curry that's flavorful but not too hot? This hearty stew fits the bill.

Submitted by CHEF_MEG

they freeze well & are easy to pop in your lunch bag on your way to work in the morning. also good to bring along when you have a gathering to go to and you don't want to blow your program. very satisfying!

Submitted by SNOWDROP76

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

Tomatoes form the base, 4 beans and lentils make this hearty. Meat and dairy products can be added, but are not necessary. Makes 16 hearty servings that each have 50% of your daily fiber intake.

Submitted by UOFIGIRL

Banana Popcicles with a delicious Chocolate Peanut Butter Coating

Submitted by XKRISS6X

Tasty, lowfat, high nutrition!

Submitted by FAELYNN

It's like pumpkin pie for breakfast (thats actually good for you)

Submitted by SUB_JEC_TIVE

Puttanesca is one of my favorite Italian sauces. This version turns ordinary dried brown lentils into real comfort food.

Submitted by SP_STEPF

Vindaloo is one of my favorite dishes in the world! This spicy Indian curry can be made vegetarian or with meat and is packed with spices. For those new to Indian cooking, I simplified the spice list, choosing five you might already have on hand.

Submitted by CHEF_MEG