Vegetarian Dishes

Best Lentil Soup

Summery soup featuring brown or green lentils, carrots, your favorite green, and a generous amount of lemon.

Tips and Tricks: Our immersion blender works wonders for this recipe. Just don't get carried away and blend too much of your soup!

Difficulty Rating: 4 out of 10

Time it Takes Us: 1 hour

Source: Cookie + Kate

Braised Chickpeas and Vegetables with Couscous, Harissa Yogurt, and Soft Eggs

A wonderful and filling vegetarian bowl with flavors of garlic, turmeric, mint, and more.

Tips and Tricks: We opt for trusty fried eggs. As the recipe states, "the lime and the harissa yogurt are crucial condiments".

Difficulty Rating: 5 out of 10

Time it Takes Us: 45 min

Source: Serious Eats

Creamy Tuscan Garlic Tortellini Soup

Hearty soup with chicken, tomatoes, and "hidden" white beans.

Tips and Tricks: Try making your own tortellini! It takes time and energy, but can be a fun family event or date night.

Difficulty Rating: 5 out of 10

Time it Takes Us: 1 hour 30 min

Source: The Recipe Critic

Crescent Roll Veggie Pizza

Broccolini florets, shredded carrots, chopped cauliflower, and other colorful vegetables on a thick layer of savory cream cheese with a crescent roll crust.

Tips and Tricks: Make sure to wait until the crescent roll crust cools COMPLETELY before spreading on the cream cheese mixture.

Difficulty Rating: 4 out of 10

Time it Takes Us: 1 hour 30 min (45 min active)

Source: Krazy Kitchen Mom

Gnocchi with Sweet Peas, Tomatoes, and Sage Brown Butter

Homemade potato gnocchi comfort food.

Tips and Tricks: Prepare more baked potatoes than you would think. We always double this recipe.

Difficulty Rating: 7 out of 10

Time it Takes Us: 1 hour

Source: Food & Wine

Charred Broccoli With Manchego, Hazelnuts, and Honey Recipe

Salty, sweet, and nutty side dish. We like serving with a simple meat dish or easy sandwich.

Tips and Tricks: We try and buy hazelnuts in bulk (and look for sales whenever possible). If you can't find manchego, pecorino or another sharp, hard cheese will do.

Difficulty Rating: 2 out of 10

Time it Takes Us: 30 min

Source: Serious Eats

Classic Baked Macaroni and Cheese Casserole With Cheddar and Gruyère Recipe

Gooey and cheesy elbow macaroni noodles topped with a panko bread crumb mixture.

Tips and Tricks: Don't let the sauce boil once the cheese goes in.

Difficulty Rating: 5 out of 10

Time it Takes Us: 1 hour 30 min (30 min active)

Source: Serious Eats

Creamy Chickpea Pasta with Spinach and Rosemary

The crispy garbanzo beans are to die for in this herby, creamy pasta!

Tips and Tricks: When you remove some of the garbanzo beans from the pan, spread out on a plate as they cool.

Difficulty Rating: 5 out of 10

Time it Takes Us: 30 min

Source: NYT Cooking

Healing Roasted Tomato and Red Pepper Soup

Blended homemade tomato soup with a dash of red pepper.

Tips and Tricks: We reserve this recipe for summers - farmers market tomatoes and peppers are hard to beat. When broiling the peppers, don't be afraid to blacken them for extra yummy flavor.

Difficulty Rating: 4 out of 10

Time it Takes Us: 45 min

Source: Robust Recipes

Herb-Packed Falafel with Easy Hummus (Better Than Store-Bought)

Balls of chopped mint, cilantro, parsley, and garbanzo beans, fried and served with a smorgasbord board of freshness.

Tips and Tricks: Use a meat thermometer to check the temp of the oil. We also rotate the falafel while frying more frequently than the recipe calls for. Best with homemade naan or pita.

Difficulty Rating: 9 out of 10

Time it Takes Us: 1 hour 15 min

Source: Serious Eats, Inspired Taste

Honey-Roasted Sweet Potatoes with Honey-Cinnamon Dip

Cinnamon-sugar-coated chunks of sweet potato, baked and dipped into delicious Greek yogurt.

Tips and Tricks: Definitely line the baking pan with aluminum foil to prevent sugar burning and awful dishwashing.

Difficulty Rating: 2 out of 10

Time it Takes Us: 45 min

Source: Averie Cooks

Indian-ish Nachos With Cheddar, Black Beans and Chutney

Nachos with a hint of maple syrup, a teeny jalepeño kick, and toasted cumin.

Tips and Tricks: Prep everything, including the chutney, before starting the cheese melting process and the cumin toasting.

Difficulty Rating: 5 out of 10

Time it Takes Us: 45 min

Source: NYT Cooking

Mango "Burrito" Bowls with Crispy Tofu

Tofu with mango salsa and homemade peanut sauce served over cabbage and a bed of basmati rice.

Tips and Tricks: Although the recipe doesn't call for it, definitely heat the peanut sauce! We also prefer to pan fry our tofu exactly as our other favorite tofu recipe reads.

Difficulty Rating: 6 out of 10

Time it Takes Us: 45 min

Source: Cookie + Kate

Mediterranean Quinoa Bowls with Roasted Red Pepper Sauce

Make this quinoa bowl your own with an assortment of mediterranean-style toppings and a delicious, homemade red pepper sauce.

Tips and Tricks: Buy your own red peppers and broil them - tastier AND cheaper than the jar variety.

Difficulty Rating: 5 out of 10

Time it Takes Us: 1 hour

Source: Pinch of Yum

Moroccan-spiced Chickpea Glow Bowl

Simmered tomatoes, garbanzo beans, and spices with your favorite bowl toppings and Greek yogurt.

Tips and Tricks: In a surprising turn of events, our friend suggested topping with tater tots. It was awesome!

Difficulty Rating: 4 out of 10

Time it Takes Us: 45 min

Source: Pinch of Yum

One-pot Spicy Eggs and Potatoes

A tomato, potato, and kale concoction topped with fried eggs and goat cheese served with "crusty bread".

Tips and Tricks: We've tried and failed to cook the eggs by plopping them into the simmering pot as the recipe describes. Fried eggs are much simpler and consistent! We also cheat and cook the chopped potatoes in the microwave for about 5 minutes to speed things up.

Difficulty Rating: 5 out of 10

Time it Takes Us: 1 hour

Source: Pinch of Yum

One Pot Spicy Thai Noodles

Garlic-y and ginger-y pasta with zucchini and mushrooms topped with peanuts.

Tips and Tricks: Don't let the "spicy" in the title scare you - it's actually quite sweet.

Difficulty Rating: 2 out of 10

Time it Takes Us: 30 min

Source: Domestic Superhero

One-pot Turmeric Coconut Rice with Greens

Our household's comfort food, serve this rice dish as a side or main dish.

Tips and Tricks: We add 3x the turmeric and lots of green onions.

Difficulty Rating: 3 out of 10

Time it Takes Us: 45 min (30 min active)

Source: NYT Cooking

Orange-Glazed Carrots With Ramp Barley and Spinach Recipe

These carrots simmered in freshly-squeezed orange juice shine! Served over a barley bed and topped with peanuts.

Tips and Tricks: Bigger carrot chunks are preferred. Also, don't let the ingredients fool you - this recipe is filling.

Difficulty Rating: 6 out of 10

Time it Takes Us: 1 hour 15 min

Source: Serious Eats

Orange Orzo Salad with Almonds, Feta and Olives

A delicious pasta salad, served warm or cold, featuring a unique but complimentary mix of ingredients.

Tips and Tricks: Wait until the orzo cools if you prefer crumbles of goat cheese over melted.

Difficulty Rating: 4 out of 10

Time it Takes Us: 30 min

Source: Cookie + Kate

Pasta e Ceci (Italian Pasta and Chickpea Stew)

Tomato-y broth soup with short, hollow noodles and chickpeas.

Tips and Tricks: The pasta noodles will expand, so be careful not to over-add. We choose to add more broth and tomatoes to make it more like a soup and less like a stew.

Difficulty Rating: 2 out of 10

Time it Takes Us: 30 min

Source: NYT Cooking

Pasta With Caramelized Peppers, Anchovies and Ricotta

Simple and starchy cold pasta dish.

Tips and Tricks: We omit the anchovies sometimes and add them sometimes. Depends on our mood.

Difficulty Rating: 2 out of 10

Time it Takes Us: 30 min

Source: NYT Cooking

Pesto Alla Trapanese

Pesto made with blanched almonds and tomatoes, garlic, and parmesan.

Tips and Tricks: Try the Classic Fresh Egg Pasta Recipe and/or get yourself a handy mortar and pestle!

Difficulty Rating: 4 out of 10

Time it Takes Us: 1 hour

Source: Serious Eats

Red Curry Lentils With Sweet Potatoes and Spinach

Thickened with coconut milk, this sweet potato and spinach curry is my favorite!

Tips and Tricks: Make sure to cook the lentils long enough. Omit the jalapeño for a strictly sweet dish.

Difficulty Rating: 5 out of 10

Time it Takes Us: 1 hour 15 min

Source: NYT Cooking

Salad with Goat Cheese, Pears, Candied Pecans and Maple-Balsamic Dressing

The closest thing to a dessert salad while still featuring greens.

Tips and Tricks: Add chicken or another protein for a more filling meal.

Difficulty Rating: 3 out of 10

Time it Takes Us: 45 min

Source: Two Healthy Kitchens

Sweet Potato and Apple Latkes With Ginger and Sweet Spices

A vegetarian, pancake-like fritter traditionally made with normal potatoes, but sweetened up in this version.

Tips and Tricks: We make larger-sized latkes than the recipe calls for. When flipping, commit! Otherwise, they will fall apart.

Difficulty Rating: 6 out of 10

Time it Takes Us: 1 hour

Source: NYT Cooking

Thai Curry Vegetable Soup

Sweet potatoes, bok choy, and rice noodles, in a creamy, flavorful broth.

Tips and Tricks: Store-bought red curry paste is a wonderful item to have on-hand. We have added a variety of different vegetables - broccoli is probably my favorite addition.

Difficulty Rating: 6 out of 10

Time it Takes Us: 1 hour

Source: Budget Bytes

The Ultimate Wild Rice Burgers

No beans, just wild rice, mushrooms, bread crumbs, and mayo in these vegetarian burgers!

Tips and Tricks: Honestly, you don't even need a bun to serve these.

Difficulty Rating: 5 out of 10

Time it Takes Us: 45 min

Source: Pinch of Yum

Vegan 1-2-3-4-5 Tofu

Crisp and flavorful tofu served over green onions and rice (we add carrots!).

Tips and Tricks: This recipe is an excellent one for tofu newbies! Notice the 1, 2, 3, 4, 5 ratio for the ingredient measurements.

Difficulty Rating: 3 out of 10

Time it Takes Us: 30 min

Source: The Woks of Life

Vegetable Garden Pasta

Yummy and simple pasta with zucchini, yellow squash, tomatoes, and mozzarella.

Tips and Tricks: Be prepared for leftovers if you make the whole recipe.

Difficulty Rating: 3 out of 10

Source: Wholesomelicious

Vegetarian Mushroom Shawarma Pitas

Freshly-ground spices coat this mushroom and red onion pita. Purple cabbage, mint, and turmeric yogurt are all must-haves.

Tips and Tricks: Seriously consider investing in a mortar and pestle and/or making homemade pitas!

Difficulty Rating: 5 out of 10

Source: NYT Cooking

Vodka Cream Sauce Recipe

Delectable tomato + cream sauce! We serve on manicotti stuffed with parm, ricotta, and spinach.

Tips and Tricks: Highly recommend this homemade pasta recipe.

Difficulty Rating: 5 out of 10

Source: Serious Eats

Wild Rice Harvest Bowls

Sweet potatoes + apples + craisins + brussels sprouts topped with an incredible olive oil and fig jam dressing.

Tips and Tricks: Make the wild rice beforehand if possible. Best served immediately. Leftovers don't have the nice variety of flavors - it kind of all mixes.

Difficulty Rating: 5 out of 10

Source: Iowa Girl Eats

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