This recipe came about because I had just made vegetable enchiladas and had leftovers, plus quinoa from earlier in the week. Thankfully, this experiment yielded a hearty, delicious meal.

Submitted by SP_STEPF

A yummy version of jambalaya made with some veggies I had on hand and no meat. This fed my family of 3 with enough left over to freeze for another meal.

Submitted by HEATHERALENE

Submitted by DARLENEGILL

This is a hearty soup that is great for the whole gang! The easiest soup you will ever make!

Submitted by AMANDAROX

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

Submitted by COACH_NICOLE

Tofu, Kale, and Beans all in one delicious meal is wonderfully nutritious

Submitted by AMANDAROX

Submitted by LORILARSENRN

Country style chili over spaghetti

Submitted by AMANDAROX

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.

Hummus goes South of the Border!

Submitted by SP_STEPF

The secret to this hearty vegetarian chili is butternut squash. It holds its shape and adds a layer of flavor and sweetness.

Submitted by CHEF_MEG

These burgers are rich and meaty, the kind of burger that vegetarians have been craving. Even meat eaters will appreciate these tasty and fiber-rich burgers.

Submitted by SP_STEPF

This hearty soup is perfect for when there is a chill in the air, and you want dinner waiting for you as you walk in the door. NOTE: You must soak the beans overnight.

Submitted by CHEF_MEG

Looking for a quick and simple way to prepare tofu? This is it!

Submitted by KIMWADE2

Everyone will love this simple dish that's full of flavor!

Submitted by SMOKINGSBADFORU

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

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

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Submitted by MBMACKE

This is an easy and delicious one pot meal. The number of servings seems rather weird, but that is how many 2 cup servings we got. I see that the sodium value is pretty high. There is no way to note it when entering nutrition information, but you rinse the chickpeas which lowers the sodium considerably. Of course you can also reduce the amount of salt you add to lower it even further! If you have left over butternut squash that is already cooked it cuts down the recipe time to less than 30 minutes, just skip the first step and proceed with recipe. Enjoy!

Submitted by LILYGIRL83

These taste quite Good considering there is only 8 g of carbs per pancake!

(A great compliment to a competition diet because they are high in protein and low in carbs!)

Submitted by FITGIRL15

This is my go-to dressing. I use it on everything from steamed veggies to salads and sandwiches.

Submitted by SP_STEPF

I quit eating "things with feet" to get my MD off my back about cholesterol and blood pressure...and, because I married a pretty little thing 12 years younger than me. I mean, do the math: I'm older, so, statistically speaking, I should take a croak, before her. Well, I don't WANNA. But, foods like sausage are the paving stones of the road to hell, from a dietary standpoint. And, one of my favorite foods. So, here's a VERY viable substitute. You're going to need cheesecloth and stout string; dental floss will do.
Try this, and play with the spicing to make your own mouth happy. Trust me, it's darn near indistinguishable from traditional sausage. Except that it won't clog your heart.

Submitted by TA24JC

part 2 of my butternut squash fascination! This time baked the squash and then put the flesh into a colander overnight to drain. Then I mashed it, mixed in egg & flour (the exact amount of flour will vary due to humidity and wetness of the squash)and created yummy little dumpling!

Submitted by JANETMS

This protein-rich vegetarian recipe is simple to make and tasty to eat!

Submitted by CHEF_MEG

Use as a dip for veggies or a spread on pita and sandwiches.

Submitted by COACH_NICOLE

Submitted by BETWEENTHEPAGES

Amazingly simple and packed with flavor! This is also versitile. It can be used as a dip, a burrito filler, etc.

Submitted by KAMIKALIKIMAKA

These creamy little cakes are refreshing, vegan and gluten-free!

Submitted by KATIEDIVINA

Submitted by AMANDAROX

These tostadas are cheap and easy to make--and they're full of fiber!

Submitted by SP_STEPF

These healthful muffins freeze well! Low-fat buttermilk and applesauce help lower the fat in these, and the whole-wheat flour and flax seed add fiber.

Submitted by CHEF_MEG

An easy, quick treat to make if you are craving chocolate and peanut butter. This makes small bars, just enough to calm that craving!

Submitted by MERETONI

An experiment with leftovers yields a delightful, filling vegetarian meal.

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

A terrific twist on a classic! The addition of the tofu makes ths soup thicker without the need for milk or cream.

Submitted by HAPPYCAROL

Only three ingredients! (Note that Worcestershire sauce contains anchovies and is not vegetarian, but vegetarian substitutes are available.)

Submitted by LAKEMUM

Great vegetarian substitute for tacos.

Submitted by PETITEBAKER

Indian spices add zest to this traditional vegetarian dish.

Submitted by LOTUS737

This simple, hearty miso soup is full of superfoods like quinoa, kale, and turmeric, a powerful anti-inflammatory spice.

Submitted by SP_STEPF

I made modifications to the Happy Herbivore recipe based on what I had on hand.

Submitted by MISSING42

Simple but tasty black bean soup.

Submitted by MISSING42

I saw this recipe on Allrecipes.com and thought I'd share it.

Instead of using the typical red sauce on pizza, using Hummus is a unique and healthy way of enjoying an all-time family favoite!

Submitted by MAGIK0731

A simple, hearty meat-free meal. Pair with a green salad, and dinner is ready.

Submitted by CHEF_MEG

Use all chickpeas if you don't have fava beans. If you use canned beans, the sodium levels will be higher so omit the salt.

Submitted by SP_STEPF

This hearty soup will warm you from the inside out.

Submitted by WABTCZN

What? Canned tomatoes in a tomato sauce? Yes, that's right. Garden tomatoes are only available for a short time, but crushed canned tomatoes are on shelves year-round and packed with flavor.

Submitted by CHEF_MEG

Adapted from The Vegan Dad.
Tired of never being able to have a good sandwich, just because you're vegetarian or vegan? Those other guys, showing off their stacked sammidges like WWE wrestling belts, and you're sucking wind, hanging on to a PB&J? Now, you can tell 'em ALL to kiss off, because here we have LUNCH STUFF! Slice it thinly, and stack SIX OUNCES (or, dial it back and make two, three ounce servings!) of pretty acceptable lunch meat substitute with your favorite non-dairy cheese, vegan mayo or what-have-you. G'wan...just because we're tree-huggers doesn't mean we hafta eat cardboard!

Submitted by TA24JC

Quick, easy and nice for lunch or dinner. Packed with protein.

Submitted by STLSKYE

Peanut sauce is one of my favorite things to eat, usually with tofu, green vegetables (like broccoli, spinach and edamame) and brown rice.

Submitted by COACH_NICOLE

This protein-packed dish is free of wheat and dairy, perfect for those with allergies. Nutritional yeast lends a cheesy flavor to the dish, while tahini adds richness.

Submitted by SP_STEPF

A tasty burger patty that's high in fiber and folate and easy to prepare. Serve on a whole wheat bun with your favorite toppings.

Submitted by DENIBREITENBACH

I love ranch dressing, but it's so heavy! Here's a lighter version that also happens to be vegan. You can substitute regular low-fat mayonnaise and skim milk for the coconut milk and vegan mayo.