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Your New Favorite Weeknight Recipe Is Meat-Free (and Easy, Too)

Whether you’re a vegetarian seeking fresh inspiration (sorry, salads) or just looking to cut back on meat without sacrificing flavor, these savory main dishes are all you need—no sides required.

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Corrie Evanoff

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Asparagus & New Potato Frittata

A simple, low-calorie spring main that uses the season’s finest ingredients and is ready in just 20 minutes.

Broccolini Cheesesteaks

Try this Philly-style hoagie with roasted broccolini, a thick, tangy romesco sauce, and of course, lots of cheese—you won’t miss the meat.

Caramelized Leek, Spinach, and Goat Cheese Tart

The buttery crust tastes just like a cheese straw.

Adeena Sussman’s Green Shakshuka with Crispy Latkes

Shakshuka with mixed greens, herbs, onions, garlic, and spices—and eggs that cook right in the pan. Make it for dinner with crispy latkes, and eat the rest for breakfast the next day.

The Best Marinated Tofu Musubi

A vegan twist on the classic spam musubi, this tofu musubi will win over your heart. Make these over the weekend (without the seaweed since it will get soggy) and pack two a day for lunch or grab one as an afternoon snack.

Butternut Risotto with Leeks

A quick and easy weeknight recipe with very little fuss, on your stovetop or in your Instant Pot pressure cooker. Vegan-adaptable and gluten-free.

Bucatini with Burst Cherry Tomatoes and Mozzarella

A scrumptious dish with a humble yet bright and colorful ingredients.

Scramble Tofu Breakfast Bahn Mi

Not just for breakfast, this hearty bahn mi sandwich packed in a toasted baguette is worth the effort for a weeknight meal.

Spinach, Tofu and Sesame Stir-Fry

You can serve this simple stir-fry with grains or noodles, or use it as a filling for a whole wheat pita pocket.

Here’s How to Turn Your Grilled Cheese Sandwich Into an Umami Bomb

These indulgent beauties pack a welcome punch of umami.

Oven Polenta With Roasted Mushrooms and Thyme

Call it cheating—we call it 30 minutes you don’t need to spend standing at the stove.

Mexican Street Corn Soup

Sweet and spicy soup, inspired by elote, the beloved Mexican street food.

Lemony Lentils and Rice With Caramelized Onions

This recipe is inspired by mujadara, a simple combination of lentils, rice, and onions that exists in various forms across the Middle East. It’s comforting but not too rich, and it’s fresh and vegetarian without relying on many perishable ingredients.

Butter Cauliflower Bowl Recipe

Indian butter chicken is made healthier and heartier with this nutrient-loaded cauliflower dish.

Vegan Saka Saka (Congolese Cassava Leaf & Spinach Stew)

Made of cassava leaves and spinach and left to simmer for hours, this dish is the kind of meal which flavors unravel exponentially with time.

Braised White Beans and Greens With Parmesan

Inspired by the Italian dish of sautéed puntarelle (a Italian variety of chicory) and white beans, this recipe makes a satisfying vegetarian main course.

Rabokki

Tteokbokki is a popular Korean streetfood, made out of chewy rice cakes (naturally gluten free) and a fiery red sauce. “Rabokki” is what happens when you mix tteokbokki with ramen noodles.

Breakfast Naans

Taking just 10 minutes to make, these naan breads are topped with cream cheese, chutney, avocado and eggs for a tasty breakfast (or breakfast for dinner).

Pasta e Fagioli

This hearty Italian staple of pasta and beans comes together in no time.

Red Lentil Curry with Sweet Potatoes {Slow Cooker} Recipe

Easy, healthy slow cooker red lentil curry with sweet potatoes and coconut milk. Creamy, delicious vegan recipe with the perfect amount of Indian spice.

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