30 Vegetarian Casseroles That Fill You Up

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30 Vegetarian Casseroles That Fill You Up2/29 Cheesy Chile Casserole 9 Reviews Test Kitchen Approved Cheesy Chile Casserole Recipe photo by Taste of Home Total Time 50 min Servings 8 servings Go to Recipe From the Recipe Creator: A short list of ingredients packs full flavor in this easy-to-assemble casserole. Serve it as the star of your next meal. —Phyllis Bidwell, Las Vegas, Nevada Nutrition Facts: 1 piece: 304 calories, 21g fat (14g saturated fat), 125mg cholesterol, 538mg sodium, 9g carbohydrate (5g sugars, 0 fiber), 18g protein. 3/29 Monterey Spaghetti 98 Reviews Contest Winner Test Kitchen Approved Monterey Spaghetti Recipe

Our family leads a very active life, so I make a lot of casseroles

photo by Taste of Home Total Time 50 min Servings 8 servings Go to Recipe From the Recipe Creator: I’m a working mother with two young boys. Our family leads a very active life, so I make a lot of casseroles. It’s so nice to have a hearty side dish the kids will eat. Topped with cheese and french-fried onions, this tasty spaghetti casserole recipe is a hit at our house. —Janet Hibler, Cameron, Missouri Nutrition Facts: 1 serving: 311 calories, 20g fat (11g saturated fat), 74mg cholesterol, 333mg sodium, 18g carbohydrate (2g sugars, 1g fiber), 13g protein. 4/29 Vegetable

It’s absolutely packed with veggies

Lasagna 9 Reviews Test Kitchen Approved Taste of Home Total Time 1 hour 30 min Servings 6 servings Go to Recipe From the Recipe Creator: I cooked up this fresh lasagna for vegetarian customers at a local grocery store, where I work part-time. It’s absolutely packed with veggies. —Sam Hunsaker, Lawrence, Kansas Nutrition Facts: 1 piece: 432 calories, 19g fat (7g saturated fat), 68mg cholesterol, 857mg sodium, 48g carbohydrate (22g sugars, 7g fiber), 20g protein. 5/29 Broccoli-Mushroom Bubble Bake 8 Reviews Contest Winner Test Kitchen Approved Broccoli-Mushroom Bubble Bake Recipe photo by Taste of Home Total Time 45 min Servings

Judging by the reactions of the other moms, this one’s a keeper

12 servings Go to Recipe From the Recipe Creator: I got bored with the same old breakfast casseroles served at our monthly moms’ meeting, so I decided to create something new. Judging by the reactions of the other moms, this one’s a keeper. —Shannon Koene, Blacksburg, Virginia Nutrition Facts: 1 serving: 233 calories, 13g fat (6g saturated fat), 64mg cholesterol, 648mg sodium, 21g carbohydrate (6g sugars, 1g fiber), 9g protein. 6/29 Eggplant Parmesan 41 Reviews Contest Winner Test Kitchen Approved Contest-Winning Eggplant Parmesan Recipe photo by Taste of Home Total Time 1 hour 5 min Servings 8 servings Go to

Recipe From the Recipe Creator: Because my recipe calls for baking the eggplant instead of frying it, it’s much healthier than other versions of this dish! The prep time is a little longer than for some recipes, but the Italian flavors and rustic elegance are well worth it. —Laci Hooten, McKinney, Texas Nutrition Facts: 1 serving: 305 calories, 12g fat (5g saturated fat), 102mg cholesterol, 912mg sodium, 32g carbohydrate (12g sugars, 9g fiber), 18g protein. 7/29 Greek Zucchini & Feta Bake 7 Reviews Test Kitchen Approved Greek Zucchini & Feta Bake Recipe photo by Taste of Home Total Time 1

Turn to this Greek-style egg bake

hour 10 min Servings 12 servings Go to Recipe From the Recipe Creator: Looking to highlight your meal with something light, indulgent and golden on top? Turn to this Greek-style egg bake. —Gabriela Stefanescu, Webster, Texas Nutrition Facts: 1 piece: 231 calories, 13g fat (7g saturated fat), 128mg cholesterol, 583mg sodium, 16g carbohydrate (6g sugars, 2g fiber), 12g protein. 8/29 Mushroom Penne Bake 3 Reviews Test Kitchen Approved Taste of Home Total Time 50 min Servings 8 servings Go to Recipe From the Recipe Creator: This is an easy, hearty and delicious meal for a chilly evening! Its cheesy goodness

will have you going in for seconds

will have you going in for seconds. Serve with salad and garlic bread. —Sue Aschemeier, Defiance, Ohio Nutrition Facts: 1 cup: 353 calories, 11g fat (4g saturated fat), 30mg cholesterol, 748mg sodium, 44g carbohydrate (10g sugars, 7g fiber), 20g protein. Diabetic Exchanges: 3 starch, 2 lean meat, 1 fat. 9/29 Black Beans with Bell Peppers & Rice 12 Reviews Test Kitchen Approved Black Beans with Bell Peppers & Rice Recipe photo by Taste of Home Total Time 30 min Servings 6 servings Go to Recipe From the Recipe Creator: My meat and potatoes husband goes for this cheesy, hearty black

beans and rice recipe, and the kids gobble it up

beans and rice recipe, and the kids gobble it up. For extra kick, add a splash of hot sauce. —Stephanie Lambert, Moseley, Virgina Nutrition Facts: 1 cup: 347 calories, 12g fat (6g saturated fat), 25mg cholesterol, 477mg sodium, 40g carbohydrate (4g sugars, 8g fiber), 15g protein. Diabetic Exchanges: 2-1/2 starch, 2 lean meat, 1 fat. 10/29 Eggplant Roll-Ups 2 Reviews Test Kitchen Approved Taste of Home Total Time 1 hour 10 min Servings 6 servings Go to Recipe From the Recipe Creator: We love these easy Italian eggplant roll-ups stuffed with creamy ricotta and spinach. The fact that they are

vegetarian is a bonus!

vegetarian is a bonus! —Laura Haugen, Portland, Oregon Nutrition Facts: 3 roll-ups: 257 calories, 10g fat (3g saturated fat), 23mg cholesterol, 652mg sodium, 28g carbohydrate (14g sugars, 8g fiber), 12g protein. Diabetic Exchanges: 2 starch, 2 medium-fat meat, 1/2 fat. 11/29 Colorful Brunch Frittata 8 Reviews Test Kitchen Approved Colorful Brunch Frittata Recipe photo by Taste of Home Total Time 1 hour 5 min Servings 12 servings Go to Recipe From the Recipe Creator: A friend called and asked me for a special recipe that he could serve at his daughter’s wedding brunch. I created this recipe for the special

Broccoli is one of the main crops grown in this area

day. —Kristin Arnett, Elkhorn, Wisconsin Nutrition Facts: 1 piece: 270 calories, 19g fat (10g saturated fat), 256mg cholesterol, 377mg sodium, 7g carbohydrate (4g sugars, 1g fiber), 16g protein. 12/29 Crumb-Topped Broccoli Bake 5 Reviews Crumb-Topped Broccoli Bake Recipe photo by Taste of Home Total Time 1 hour 10 min Servings 6 servings Go to Recipe From the Recipe Creator: Broccoli is one of the main crops grown in this area. This recipe has pleased just about everyone who has tried it, including some who said they didn’t like broccoli. —Hope Huggins, Santa Cruz, California Nutrition Facts: 1 each: 252 calories,

Compliments crop up as fast as vines when folks sample this zucchini casserole

17g fat (10g saturated fat), 142mg cholesterol, 772mg sodium, 15g carbohydrate (4g sugars, 1g fiber), 10g protein. 13/29 Italian Zucchini Casserole 27 Reviews Test Kitchen Approved Taste of Home Total Time 1 hour 5 min Servings 8 servings Go to Recipe From the Recipe Creator: Compliments crop up as fast as vines when folks sample this zucchini casserole. Even those who generally don’t like zucchini find they enjoy it in this savory side dish. —Kimberly Speta, Kennedy, New York Nutrition Facts: 3/4 cup: 174 calories, 9g fat (3g saturated fat), 10mg cholesterol, 576mg sodium, 17g carbohydrate (7g sugars, 3g fiber),

8g protein

8g protein. 14/29 Southwest Vegetarian Bake 51 Reviews Test Kitchen Approved Southwest Vegetarian Bake Recipe photo by Taste of Home Total Time 1 hour 15 min Servings 8 servings Go to Recipe From the Recipe Creator: This veggie-packed casserole hits the spot on chilly nights. It’s a healthy canned vegetable recipe that’s perfect any time I have a taste for Mexican food with all the fixings. —Patricia Gale, Monticello, Illinois Nutrition Facts: 1 cup: 285 calories, 10g fat (5g saturated fat), 21mg cholesterol, 759mg sodium, 36g carbohydrate (6g sugars, 4g fiber), 15g protein. Diabetic exchanges: 2 starch, 2 vegetable, 1

lean meat, 1 fat

lean meat, 1 fat. 15/29 16/29 Artichoke Egg Casserole 3 Reviews Test Kitchen Approved Artichoke Egg Casserole Recipe photo by Taste of Home Total Time 50 min Servings 9 servings Go to Recipe From the Recipe Creator: This is a great recipe for a brunch. I serve it with fresh stir-fried asparagus, a fruit salad and croissants. —Marilyn Moores, Indianapolis, Indiana Nutrition Facts: 1 serving: 304 calories, 22g fat (11g saturated fat), 229mg cholesterol, 497mg sodium, 11g carbohydrate (2g sugars, 1g fiber), 15g protein. 17/29 Zucchini Tomato Casserole 11 Reviews Test Kitchen Approved Zucchini Tomato Casserole Recipe photo by Taste

of Home Total Time 35 min Servings 8 servings Go to Recipe From the Recipe Creator: Even people who don’t like zucchini can’t seem to get enough of this full-flavored side dish. I always bring it to our family gatherings and potlucks because it goes well with any entree. —Cathy Johnston, Ranchester, Wyoming Nutrition Facts: 1 cup: 224 calories, 16g fat (9g saturated fat), 90mg cholesterol, 527mg sodium, 12g carbohydrate (6g sugars, 2g fiber), 10g protein. 18/29 Scalloped Potatoes with Mushrooms 7 Reviews Test Kitchen Approved Total Time 55 min Servings 8 servings Go to Recipe From the Recipe Creator:

Swap out dairy products with lower fat options

Potatoes and mushrooms make a one-dish meal I love – it’s the calories you have to watch. Swap out dairy products with lower fat options. —Courtney Stultz, Columbus, Kansas Nutrition Facts: 1 cup: 269 calories, 14g fat (9g saturated fat), 49mg cholesterol, 471mg sodium, 23g carbohydrate (4g sugars, 2g fiber), 11g protein. 19/29 Roasted Vegetable Strata 6 Reviews Test Kitchen Approved Roasted Vegetable Strata Recipe photo by Taste of Home Total Time 1 hour 35 min Servings 8 servings Go to Recipe From the Recipe Creator: With the abundance of zucchini my family has in the fall, this is the

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