Family-Friendly Meatless Mains

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Crunchy Black Bean Tacos with Slaw

A refreshing slaw adds extra nutrients and tanginess to these cheesy half-moon tacos. Stir a chopped jalapeño into the cabbage for an extra kick.

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Broccoli-Cheddar Rice Bake

Packaged brown rice makes this cheesy casserole easy to pull off. Pair this recipe with a tossed salad for a balanced, vegetarian dinner.

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Peach Caprese Grilled Cheese Sandwiches

The classic tricolor Italian salad gets a summery sandwich twist with the addition of sweet peaches and bright balsamic vinegar.

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Spaghetti with Tomatoes and Kale

Crumbled meatless sausage brings all the flavor without any of the meat for this hearty pasta dinner.

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Sweet Potato and Black Bean Quesadillas

Steaming the spud in the microwave speeds up the cook time for this vegetarian take on a Tex-Mex classic. Feel free to serve with your favorite garnishes like sour cream or cilantro.

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Veggie Fried Rice with Eggs

Staples like frozen vegetables and boil-in-bag rice are time-saving shortcuts in this vegetarian version of a popular takeout stir-fry that’s topped off with eggs, a budget-friendly protein.

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Grilled Portabella Tacos

Classic taco seasoning and the smoke of the grill infuse these meaty mushrooms with loads of flavor for easy vegetarian tacos, done in just 15 minutes.

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Corn-Stuffed Peppers

This 5-ingredient vegetarian dinner features a cheesy, meatless filling packed into mild poblano chilies. For extra-zesty flavor, dollop with guacamole or a dash of hot sauce to serve.

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Fusilli with Corn and Peas

For this 15-minute recipe, corkscrew pasta is the ideal shape for holding on to little veggies and flavorful brown butter.

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Gluten-Free Veggie Pizza

High in protein and fiber—not to mention gluten-free—chickpea flour makes for a great skillet pizza crust.

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Greek Omelet Bake

Crumbly feta cheese, nutrient-packed spinach, and fresh dill shine in this easy 5-ingredient recipe that’s perfect for a healthy breakfast, brunch, lunch, or even dinner.

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Grilled Veggie Burgers(with video)

Keep pantry staples like brown rice and beans on hand to mix up these burgers when you’re in a weeknight dinner crunch.

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Vegetarian Sausage and Peppers Sauté(with video)

This hearty vegan dinner features meatless vegetarian sausage that’s seasoned with the same spices as your favorite Italian sausage. Blending white rice with cauliflower rice also helps lower carbs.

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Spring Veggie Soup with Tortellini

A dollop of pesto lends big flavor fast to this budget-friendly tortellini soup that is packed with vegetables like sweet peas, spinach, and asparagus.

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Spaghetti with Spring Herb Pesto

Mint, chives, and parsley are whirled into a walnut-based pesto and tossed with pasta and tomatoes for a fast dinner the whole family will enjoy.