37 Vegetarian Potluck Recipes

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37 Vegetarian Potluck Recipes2/37 Roasted Vegetable Dip 11 Reviews Test Kitchen Approved Roasted Vegetable Dip Recipe photo by Taste of Home Total Time 40 min Servings 20 servings Go to Recipe From the Recipe Creator: While my children were always very willing eaters, I came up with this recipe to get them to eat more veggies and enjoy it. The dip doesn’t last long in our house. —Sarah Vasques, Milford, New Hampshire Nutrition Facts: 2 tablespoons dip: 44 calories, 3g fat (2g saturated fat), 8mg cholesterol, 110mg sodium, 3g carbohydrate (2g sugars, 1g fiber), 2g protein. 3/37 Marinated Almond-Stuffed Olives

Test Kitchen Approved Taste of Home Total Time 15 min Servings 8 cups Go to Recipe From the Recipe Creator: Marinated stuffed olives go over so well with company that I try to keep a batch of them in the fridge at all times. —Larissa Delk, Columbia, Tennessee Nutrition Facts: 1/4 cup: 78 calories, 7g fat (0 saturated fat), 0 cholesterol, 455mg sodium, 3g carbohydrate (0 sugars, 1g fiber), 1g protein. 4/37 Party Cheese Bread 43 Reviews Test Kitchen Approved DAN ROBERTS FOR TASTE OF HOME Total Time 55 min Servings 16 servings Go to Recipe From the Recipe Creator:

You can’t go wrong with this recipe

You can’t go wrong with this recipe. The cheesy, butter bread is so simple to make but the taste is sinful. Plus it looks fantastic, and people just flock to it! It’s better than the usual garlic bread too. —Karen Grant, Tulare, California Nutrition Facts: 1 serving: 237 calories, 15g fat (9g saturated fat), 41mg cholesterol, 468mg sodium, 15g carbohydrate (2g sugars, 1g fiber), 10g protein. 5/37 Avocado Salsa 26 Reviews Contest Winner Test Kitchen Approved Avocado Salsa Recipe photo by Taste of Home Total Time 20 min Servings about 7 cups Go to Recipe From the Recipe Creator: I

This recipe was an absolute success

was planning a party and thought it might be fun to try a different kind of avocado salsa. This recipe was an absolute success. Scoop it up with chips, spoon it over chicken or steak, or eat it on its own! —Susan Vandermeer, Ogden, Utah Nutrition Facts: 1/4 cup: 82 calories, 7g fat (1g saturated fat), 0 cholesterol, 85mg sodium, 5g carbohydrate (1g sugars, 2g fiber), 1g protein. Diabetic Exchanges: 1-1/2 fat. 6/37 Tri-Color Pasta Salad 33 Reviews Test Kitchen Approved Tri-Color Pasta Salad Recipe photo by Taste of Home Total Time 20 min Servings 14 servings Go to Recipe

From the Recipe Creator: Tackle gatherings with a bright side dish

From the Recipe Creator: Tackle gatherings with a bright side dish. This tri-color pasta salad with broccoli, tomatoes, olives and a hardworking dressing is one of the easiest cold pasta salad recipes you could take. —Amanda Cable, Boxford, Massachusetts Nutrition Facts: 3/4 cup: 149 calories, 4g fat (0 saturated fat), 0 cholesterol, 513mg sodium, 24g carbohydrate (4g sugars, 2g fiber), 4g protein. 7/37 Party Time Beans 26 Reviews Contest Winner Test Kitchen Approved Party Time Beans Recipe photo by Taste of Home Total Time 5 hours 10 min Servings 16 servings Go to Recipe From the Recipe Creator: A friend

brought this colorful bean dish to my house for a church circle potluck dinner

brought this colorful bean dish to my house for a church circle potluck dinner. As soon as I tasted the slightly sweet slow-cooked beans, I had to have the recipe. I’ve served the beans and shared the recipe many times since. —Jean Cantner, Boston, Virginia Nutrition Facts: 1/2 cup: 166 calories, 0 fat (0 saturated fat), 0 cholesterol, 528mg sodium, 34g carbohydrate (15g sugars, 7g fiber), 6g protein. 8/37 Macaroni Coleslaw 194 Reviews Contest Winner Test Kitchen Approved Macaroni Coleslaw Recipe photo by Taste of Home Total Time 25 min Servings 16 servings Go to Recipe From the Recipe Creator:

Diabetic Exchanges: 1 starch, 1 vegetable, 1 fat

My friend Peggy brought this coleslaw to one of our picnics, and everyone liked it so much, we all had to have the recipe. —Sandra Matteson, Westhope, North Dakota Nutrition Facts: 3/4 cup: 150 calories, 5g fat (1g saturated fat), 6mg cholesterol, 286mg sodium, 24g carbohydrate (12g sugars, 2g fiber), 3g protein. Diabetic Exchanges: 1 starch, 1 vegetable, 1 fat. 9/37 Cheesy Egg Puffs 26 Reviews Contest Winner Test Kitchen Approved Cheesy Egg Puffs Recipe photo by Taste of Home Total Time 50 min Servings 2-1/2 dozen Go to Recipe From the Recipe Creator: My father loves to entertain, and

these buttery egg delights are one of his favorite items to serve at brunch

these buttery egg delights are one of his favorite items to serve at brunch. The leftovers are perfect to reheat in the microwave on busy mornings, so Dad always stashes a few aside for me to take home once the party is over. —Amy Soto, Winfield, Kansas Nutrition Facts: 2 puffs: 275 calories, 21g fat (12g saturated fat), 194mg cholesterol, 486mg sodium, 6g carbohydrate (2g sugars, 0 fiber), 16g protein. 10/37 Spaghetti Sauce Without Meat 20 Reviews Test Kitchen Approved Spaghetti Sauce Without Meat Recipe photo by Sarah Tramonte for Taste of Home Total Time 3 hours 35 min Servings

2 quarts Go to Recipe From the Recipe Creator: When my tomatoes ripen, the first things I make are BLTs and this homemade spaghetti sauce. —Sondra Bergy, Lowell, Michigan Nutrition Facts: 1/2 cup: 133 calories, 7g fat (1g saturated fat), 0 cholesterol, 614mg sodium, 17g carbohydrate (12g sugars, 3g fiber), 2g protein. 11/37 7-Layer Bean Dip 5 Reviews Test Kitchen Approved 7-Layer Bean Dip Recipe photo by Taste of Home Total Time 10 min Servings 18 servings Go to Recipe From the Recipe Creator: To make this zesty 7-layer bean dip, you simply layer the ingredients onto a platter. I

like to call it a “walking dip,” because you can scoop some on a plate with a few tortilla chips, then take it with you as you walk and talk with guests. —Marieann Johansen, Desert Hot Springs, California Nutrition Facts: 2 tablespoons: 102 calories, 7g fat (3g saturated fat), 15mg cholesterol, 283mg sodium, 7g carbohydrate (1g sugars, 2g fiber), 3g protein. 12/37 Green Bean Salad 62 Reviews Test Kitchen Approved Balsamic Green Bean Salad Recipe photo by Taste of Home Total Time 30 min Servings 16 servings (3/4 cup each) Go to Recipe From the Recipe Creator: Serve up those

green beans in a whole new way–with a green bean salad recipe!

green beans in a whole new way–with a green bean salad recipe! The tangy flavors and crunch of these balsamic green beans complement any special meal or holiday potluck. —Megan Spencer, Farmington Hills, Michigan Nutrition Facts: 3/4 cup: 77 calories, 5g fat (1g saturated fat), 4mg cholesterol, 112mg sodium, 7g carbohydrate (3g sugars, 3g fiber), 3g protein. Diabetic exchanges: 1 vegetable, 1 fat. 13/37 Creamy Hash Brown Potatoes 14 Reviews Test Kitchen Approved Total Time 3 hours 35 min Servings 14 servings Go to Recipe From the Recipe Creator: Convenient frozen hash browns are the secret behind the cheesy slow-cooker

potatoes I cook up for potlucks and big group gatherings

potatoes I cook up for potlucks and big group gatherings. —Julianne Henson, Streamwood, Illinois Nutrition Facts: 3/4 cup: 214 calories, 13g fat (9g saturated fat), 42mg cholesterol, 387mg sodium, 17g carbohydrate (2g sugars, 2g fiber), 6g protein. 14/37 Garlic Tomato Bruschetta 18 Reviews Test Kitchen Approved Garlic Tomato Bruschetta Recipe photo by Taste of Home Total Time 30 min Servings 2 dozen Go to Recipe From the Recipe Creator: I drew inspiration from my grandma’s recipe for this garden-fresh bruschetta. The crisp bread and tomato goodness make a great party appetizer, but the dish also works alongside your favorite Italian

Diabetic Exchanges: 1/2 starch, 1/2 fat

entree. —Jean Franzoni, Rutland, Vermont Nutrition Facts: 1 piece: 77 calories, 3g fat (0 saturated fat), 0 cholesterol, 172mg sodium, 11g carbohydrate (1g sugars, 1g fiber), 2g protein. Diabetic Exchanges: 1/2 starch, 1/2 fat. 15/37 Rustic Squash Tarts 3 Reviews Test Kitchen Approved Rustic Squash Tarts Recipe photo by Taste of Home Total Time 1 hour 5 min Servings 2 tarts (8 pieces each) Go to Recipe From the Recipe Creator: This recipe is hiding a big surprise. Flaky, rustic-looking pastry shells hold a sweet and spicy pecan layer under the squash slices. —Ann Marie Moch, Kintyre, ND Nutrition Facts:

I covered polenta with Gorgonzola and a tangy sauce

1 piece: 279 calories, 15g fat (4g saturated fat), 17mg cholesterol, 196mg sodium, 34g carbohydrate (7g sugars, 5g fiber), 4g protein. 16/37 Gorgonzola Polenta Bites Contest Winner Test Kitchen Approved Total Time 25 min Servings 16 pieces Go to Recipe From the Recipe Creator: I needed a brand-new appetizer for a big party. I covered polenta with Gorgonzola and a tangy sauce. That’s how you spread holiday cheer. —Margee Berry, White Salmon, Washington Nutrition Facts: 1 piece: 67 calories, 3g fat (1g saturated fat), 3mg cholesterol, 161mg sodium, 9g carbohydrate (3g sugars, 0 fiber), 1g protein. Diabetic Exchanges: 1/2 starch,

They’re excellent served warm or hot, but we enjoy them cold, too

1/2 fat. 17/37 Broccoli Cheddar Squares 2 Reviews Test Kitchen Approved Broccoli Cheddar Squares Recipe photo by Taste of Home Total Time 55 min Servings 24 servings Go to Recipe From the Recipe Creator: For many years, I’ve made these cheesy broccoli squares for tailgate parties, book club and other events. They’re excellent served warm or hot, but we enjoy them cold, too. —Veronica Downen, Crystal Beach, Florida Nutrition Facts: 1 piece: 119 calories, 7g fat (5g saturated fat), 50mg cholesterol, 259mg sodium, 7g carbohydrate (1g sugars, 1g fiber), 7g protein. 18/37 Pear Waldorf Pitas 2 Reviews Contest Winner Test

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