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Vegan & Vegetarian Entrees

From healthy versions of favorites to cozy curries, these main courses are sure to bring some new recipes to your family’s table.

All of these main dishes are vegetarian, and most have a vegan and gluten free option as well. Plan a delicious meal by pairing your plant based entree with one of my side dishes!

Try this healthy makeover of a southern classic: vegetarian black eyed peas, or skip the Taco Bell takeout and try my version of a healthier Mexican pizza instead! You can’t go wrong with these hearty black bean quinoa burgers and this healthier mac & cheese recipe too!

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Healthy vegan shawarma wraps with tofu served on blue plates topped with vegan tzatziki sauce.

Vegan shawarma is stuffed with crispy savory tofu, fresh veggies, hummus, & a vegan tzatziki sauce. Hearty, satisfying, family friendly too!

Vegan Shawarma

Vegan rasta pasta served in a blue bowl with a fork.

Spicy vegan rasta pasta is made with colorful bell peppers and a creamy coconut sauce. This simple recipe is ready in just 20 minutes!

Vegan Rasta Pasta

Chole masala served in a stainless steel bowl garnished with cilantro and lime.

Homemade authentic chole masala (also known as chana masala or Punjabi chole), is a delicious, healthy, family friendly, one pot meal!

Chole Masala (Punjabi Chole Recipe)

alfredo sauce without heavy cream tossed with fettuccine in a bowl

This homemade alfredo sauce without heavy cream is rich and delicious! Super easy, gluten free, family-friendly, with a vegan option too!

Homemade Alfredo Sauce Without Heavy Cream

Loaded veggie nachos piled with veggies, jalapenos, guacamole, sour cream, cheese, olives served on a white platter.

These cheesy, loaded veggie nachos are super satisfying and ready in under 30 minutes! Gluten-free, healthy, and totally delicious!

Loaded Veggie Nachos

Slice of vegan eggplant parmesan served on a white plate with a fork.

Healthy vegan eggplant parmesan is a plant based version of a classic. Lightened up, made without breadcrumbs, gluten free and low carb!

Vegan Eggplant Parmesan

easy healthy low carb keto enchiladas recipe in a baking dish

If your heart sings for enchiladas, but you're on a low carb diet - try these delicious keto enchiladas! It's perfect for a weeknight dinner!

Keto Enchiladas

Healthy vegan Italian ratatouille with potatoes, also known as Ciambotta, served in a white bowl garnished with fresh basil.

This fresh, healthy Italian ratatouille is full of seasonal vegetables and potatoes, in a rich tomato broth. An easy, comforting meal!

Italian Ratatouille (Ciambotta)

Roasted beet and feta salad with walnuts and mixed greens, served on a large white serving platter.

This beetroot and feta salad recipe is slightly sweet, salty, healthy, and totally delicious! Great as a side dish or light main dish!

Beetroot And Feta Salad

Vegetarian pesto pasta recipe with spinach, basil and pine nuts on a white plate.

This healthy vegetarian pesto pasta recipe is easy to make and perfect for a fuss free weeknight meal. Super creamy and delicious!

Vegetarian Pesto Pasta

Red lentil pasta served on a white plate with superfood marinara sauce.

This red lentil pasta recipe is gluten free, healthy, cooked to perfection and mixed with a hearty vegetable sauce. Ready in about 20 minutes!

Red Lentil Pasta Recipe

Vegetable polenta with parmesan served in a white bowl garnished with fresh herbs.

Buttery, creamy vegetable polenta with parmesan is cozy, comforting, and satisfying for the whole family! Gluten free & easily made vegan!

Vegetable Polenta With Parmesan

Grilled cheese with pickles, sliced and stacked on a white plate.

Salty, tangy, and cheesy: once you try this grilled cheese with pickles, you'll never go back to a traditional grilled cheese again!

Grilled Cheese With Pickles

Meatless low carb vegetarian egg roll in a bowl, served in a white bowl, garnished with green onions.

This low-carb vegetarian egg roll recipe is a flavorful, healthy one-pan meal that the whole family will love! Vegan, gluten-free, & keto!

Vegetarian Egg Roll In A Bowl

Authentic Lebanese lentil soup served in a white bowl, garnished with parsley.

Rich, hearty, authentic Lebanese lentil soup (shorbet adas) is warming and satisfying, perfect for a family-friendly weeknight meal!

Lebanese Lentil Soup

easy vegetarian black eyed peas recipe - vegan hoppin john on a white plate

This vegetarian black eyed peas recipe or Hoppin' John is a healthy, meatless version of the southern classic. Vegan and gluten free too!

Vegetarian Black Eyed Peas Recipe

Crispy naan bread pizza topped with mozzarella and basil, on a wooden cutting board.

Naan bread pizza is a simple yet delicious take on pizza night, with crispy edges and gooey cheese. Ready to eat in less than 15 minutes!

Naan Bread Pizza

Homemade easy falafel wrap recipe on a white plate.

A healthy baked falafel wrap recipe that is lightened up, lower calorie, but still just as satisfying as the traditional version!

Falafel Wrap Recipe

Quinoa oatmeal served with banana slices, nuts, milk and berries in a white bowl with a spoon.

This creamy quinoa oatmeal with fresh berries is a delicious way to start the day! Easy, healthy, naturally gluten-free & easily made vegan!

Quinoa Oatmeal

chana masala served in a silver bowl with yogurt and cilantro

This easy chana aloo masala is a healthy, one-pot, family friendly meal. Creamy potatoes & hearty chickpeas create a delicious dish!

Chana Aloo Masala (Potato Chickpea Curry)

Creamy vegan mushroom pasta in a white bowl with a fork, topped with fresh herbs.

This creamy vegan mushroom pasta is packed with earthy, savory flavors. It's a warm, hearty, healthy and comforting weeknight meal!

Vegan Mushroom Pasta

Indian samosa wraps cut in half and served on a white plate with chutney on the side.

Homemade, vegan Samosa Wraps are easy to make and taste great warm or as a packed lunch. Spicy, delicious, protein-packed, and satisfying!

Samosa Wraps

Sourdough grilled cheese sandwich with apple and brie cut and stacked on a plate with fresh herbs.

This delicious sourdough grilled cheese is layered with melted brie, thinly sliced apple and honey. Super easy and ready in just 10 minutes!

Sourdough Grilled Cheese

Chipotle copycat sofritas in a cast iron skillet topped with cilantro and lime wedges.

This Chipotle copycat sofritas recipe is easy to make, tastier than the original, and a delicious, hearty, vegan protein alternative!

Sofritas (Chipotle Copycat Recipe!)

Silken tofu scramble served on two slices of toast on a white plate.

This silken tofu scramble is soft and fluffy, just like real scrambled eggs! It makes a quick and easy vegan breakfast or brunch.

Silken Tofu Scramble

Chickpea and lentil curry served with rice and naan in a white bowl.

This chickpea and lentil curry features protein-rich chickpeas and tender lentils in a fragrant tomato-based sauce with creamy coconut milk.

Chickpea And Lentil Curry

Vegan bolognese with lentils on top of penne pasta, on a white plate with a parsley garnish.

This hearty vegan bolognese has a meaty texture from the lentils, walnuts, and celery! It's easy, family friendly, and ready in 30 minutes.

Vegan Bolognese

healthy vegetable stir fry recipe served in a white bowl with chopsticks

This Asian frozen vegetable stir fry recipe is super easy and made with tofu and crunchy vegetables. You'll have dinner ready in minutes!

Frozen Vegetable Stir Fry

Vegan tikka masala served with rice and naan on a white plate.

This vegan tikka masala with tofu is quick, healthy, and super simple. It's packed full of fragrant Indian spices, tomatoes, & coconut milk.

Vegan Tikka Masala

Vegan turkey roast in a serving dish with roasted vegetables surrounding it.

This vegan turkey roast is tender on the inside & crispy on the outside with a meaty herb-roasted flavor! Even meat eaters will devour it.

Vegan Turkey

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