42 Vegetarian Dutch Oven Recipes Everyone Will Love

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42 Vegetarian Dutch Oven Recipes Everyone Will Love1/42 Meatless Chili Mac 18 Reviews Test Kitchen Approved Vegetarian Chili Mac Recipe photo by Taste of Home Total Time 40 min Servings 8 servings Go to Recipe From the Recipe Creator: I came across this recipe in a newspaper years ago and it’s been a hit at our house ever since. It’s fast and flavorful, and it appeals to all ages. — Cindy Ragan, North Huntingdon, Pennsylvania Nutrition Facts: 1-1/4 cups: 206 calories, 3g fat (1g saturated fat), 1mg cholesterol, 651mg sodium, 37g carbohydrate (6g sugars, 9g fiber), 10g protein. Diabetic Exchanges:

2 starch, 1 vegetable,1 lean meat

2 starch, 1 vegetable,1 lean meat. By the way, here’s what you should know before giving up meat. 2/42 Dutch-Oven Raisin Walnut Bread 2 Reviews Test Kitchen Approved Total Time 1 hour 5 min Servings 1 loaf (32 pieces) Go to Recipe From the Recipe Creator: On a cold day there is nothing better than a warm, crusty Dutch oven raisin bread filled with walnuts. —Catherine Ward, Taste of Home, Prep Kitchen Manager Nutrition Facts: 1 piece: 130 calories, 3g fat (0 saturated fat), 0 cholesterol, 149mg sodium, 24g carbohydrate (4g sugars, 1g fiber), 3g protein. 3/42 Green Beans with

I love pistachios, so I added those instead of almonds

Creamy Pistachio Sauce Test Kitchen Approved Total Time 30 min Servings 10 servings Go to Recipe From the Recipe Creator: I was asked to bring vegetables for a party and wasn’t feeling inspired until I remembered Mom served green beans with butter and evaporated milk. I love pistachios, so I added those instead of almonds. Everybody wanted the recipe, and I was really pleased—very little work and lots of happy family and friends! —Loretta Ouellette, Pompano Beach, Florida Nutrition Facts: 3/4 cup: 177 calories, 14g fat (7g saturated fat), 32mg cholesterol, 365mg sodium, 11g carbohydrate (5g sugars, 4g fiber), 5g

These are our favorite Dutch ovens on the market

protein. These are our favorite Dutch ovens on the market. 4/42 5/42 Freezer Salsa 15 Reviews Test Kitchen Approved Freezer Salsa Recipe photo by Taste of Home Total Time 1 hour 10 min Servings 10 cups Go to Recipe From the Recipe Creator: Kids in the home economics class at the school where I teach were making this freezer salsa, and it smelled so good that I got the recipe. It’s a great way to use up garden produce. —Deanna Richter, Elmore, Minnesota Nutrition Facts: 1/4 cup: 22 calories, 0 fat (0 saturated fat), 0 cholesterol, 375mg sodium, 5g carbohydrate

(3g sugars, 1g fiber), 1g protein

(3g sugars, 1g fiber), 1g protein. 6/42 Ravioli with Creamy Squash Sauce 11 Reviews Test Kitchen Approved Total Time 20 min Servings 4 servings Go to Recipe From the Recipe Creator: Store-bought ravioli speeds assembly of this cozy, restaurant-quality dish that tastes so good, your family won’t notice it’s meatless. —Taste of Home Test Kitchen Nutrition Facts: 1-1/4 cups: 671 calories, 51g fat (22g saturated fat), 122mg cholesterol, 578mg sodium, 42g carbohydrate (2g sugars, 7g fiber), 18g protein. Cozy up to this vegetarian shepherd’s pie, too. 7/42 Italian White Bean Soup 9 Reviews Contest Winner Test Kitchen Approved MARK DERSE

I crave it all the time

FOR TASTE OF HOME Total Time 30 min Servings 6 servings Go to Recipe From the Recipe Creator: A bowlful of this soup is so satisfying, it’s hard to believe it’s actually good for you, too. I crave it all the time. With lots of beans and potatoes, it’s filling and even hits the spot with meat lovers. —Kristina Krummel, Elkins, Arkansas Nutrition Facts: 1 cup: 164 calories, 3g fat (0 saturated fat), 0 cholesterol, 714mg sodium, 29g carbohydrate (5g sugars, 6g fiber), 8g protein. 8/42 Chocolate Cherry Dump Cake 10 Reviews Test Kitchen Approved SARAH TRAMONTE FOR TASTE OF

HOME Total Time 45 min Servings 15 servings Go to Recipe From the Recipe Creator: My mother-in-law loves chocolate-covered cherries, and I used to make this chocolate cherry dump cake every year for her birthday. Now we’ve moved away, but I make this for my kids on her birthday and they still feel near her. —Angela Lively, Conroe, Texas Nutrition Facts: 1 serving: 331 calories, 20g fat (10g saturated fat), 33mg cholesterol, 197mg sodium, 38g carbohydrate (15g sugars, 2g fiber), 2g protein. 9/42 Homemade Meatless Spaghetti Sauce 20 Reviews Test Kitchen Approved Total Time 3 hours 35 min Servings 2

What even is a Dutch oven?

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. What even is a Dutch oven? Find out here. 10/42 Celeriac & Garlic Mashed Potatoes Test Kitchen Approved Total Time 35 min Servings 6 servings Go to Recipe From the Recipe Creator: My family can’t get enough of this comforting fall favorite, especially at Thanksgiving. I love the addition

of the celeriac

of the celeriac. Its mild celery flavor pairs well with the garlic and potato. —Lynelle Martinson, Plover, Wisconsin Nutrition Facts: 3/4 cup: 135 calories, 4g fat (2g saturated fat), 10mg cholesterol, 306mg sodium, 23g carbohydrate (3g sugars, 3g fiber), 3g protein. Diabetic Exchanges: 1-1/2 starch, 1/2 fat. 11/42 Simple Maple Baked Beans 6 Reviews Contest Winner Simple Maple Baked Beans Recipe photo by Taste of Home Total Time 15 min Servings 10 servings Go to Recipe From the Recipe Creator: I came up with this recipe in a pinch after running out of baked beans at our oldest daughter’s birthday

They’re so easy to fix that I rarely make baked beans from scratch anymore

party. I dressed up canned beans with maple syrup and a few other ingredients to produce this sweet, saucy version that tastes like homemade. They’re so easy to fix that I rarely make baked beans from scratch anymore. Nutrition Facts: 1/2 cup: 168 calories, 3g fat (1g saturated fat), 6mg cholesterol, 513mg sodium, 34g carbohydrate (21g sugars, 5g fiber), 4g protein. 12/42 Summer Zucchini Pasta 2 Reviews Test Kitchen Approved Taste of Home Total Time 25 min Servings 10 servings Go to Recipe From the Recipe Creator: I’m always experimenting when my garden is cranking out zucchini and summer squash.

This simple and healthy summer zucchini pasta is one of my latest wins

This simple and healthy summer zucchini pasta is one of my latest wins. It’s meatless, but you can add shredded chicken or grilled salmon for a heartier dish. —Beth Berlin, Oak Creek, Wisconsin Nutrition Facts: 1 cup: 254 calories, 7g fat (1g saturated fat), 0 cholesterol, 505mg sodium, 42g carbohydrate (8g sugars, 3g fiber), 7g protein. 13/42 Black-Eyed Peas with Collard Greens 6 Reviews Test Kitchen Approved Total Time 25 min Servings 6 servings Go to Recipe From the Recipe Creator: Time to gather round the table, y’all! This dish has special meaning on New Year’s Day, when Southerners eat

greens for future wealth and black-eyed peas for prosperity

greens for future wealth and black-eyed peas for prosperity. —Athena Russell, Greenville, South Carolina Nutrition Facts: 3/4 cup: 177 calories, 5g fat (1g saturated fat), 1mg cholesterol, 412mg sodium, 24g carbohydrate (3g sugars, 6g fiber), 9g protein. 14/42 Mamma’s Caponata 5 Reviews Test Kitchen Approved Taste of Home Total Time 1 hour 10 min Servings 6 cups Go to Recipe From the Recipe Creator: Great as an appetizer, but you can easily turn this into a meal. Instead of topping bread, serve over warm pasta. —Georgette Stubin, Canton, Michigan Nutrition Facts: 1/4 cup: 57 calories, 4g fat (1g saturated fat),

0 cholesterol, 134mg sodium, 6g carbohydrate (4g sugars, 2g fiber), 1g protein

0 cholesterol, 134mg sodium, 6g carbohydrate (4g sugars, 2g fiber), 1g protein. Diabetic Exchanges: 1 vegetable, 1/2 fat. 15/42 One-Pot Mac and Cheese 7 Reviews Test Kitchen Approved Total Time 40 min Servings 10 servings Go to Recipe From the Recipe Creator: Who likes cleaning up after making mac and cheese? Not this girl. This one-pot mac and cheese is a family favorite, and my 3-year-old is thrilled to see it coming to the dinner table. We love to add sliced smoked sausage to this creamy mac recipe! —Ashley Lecker, Green Bay, Wisconsin Nutrition Facts: 1 cup: 344 calories, 14g

No kale on hand?

fat (8g saturated fat), 42mg cholesterol, 450mg sodium, 39g carbohydrate (6g sugars, 2g fiber), 16g protein. 16/42 Caribbean Potato Soup 13 Reviews Contest Winner Test Kitchen Approved Caribbean Potato Soup Recipe photo by Taste of Home Total Time 30 min Servings 6 servings (2-1/4 quarts) Go to Recipe From the Recipe Creator: My bright and hearty soup features an unusual blend of ingredients, including okra, kale and black-eyed peas. No kale on hand? Use spinach instead. —Crystal Jo Bruns, Iliff, Colorado Nutrition Facts: 1-1/2 cups: 213 calories, 10g fat (7g saturated fat), 0 cholesterol, 954mg sodium, 28g carbohydrate (9g sugars,

6g fiber), 5g protein

6g fiber), 5g protein. 17/42 Peach Crumble Dessert 67 Reviews Test Kitchen Approved Peach Crumble Dessert Recipe photo by Taste of Home Total Time 50 min Servings 12 servings Go to Recipe From the Recipe Creator: Old-fashioned, delicious and easy to make describes this yummy peach crumble dessert. It’s wonderful served with ice cream. —Nancy Horsburgh, Everett, Ontario Nutrition Facts: 1 serving: 237 calories, 8g fat (5g saturated fat), 38mg cholesterol, 167mg sodium, 40g carbohydrate (28g sugars, 2g fiber), 2g protein. 18/42 Chunky Vegetarian Chili 3 Reviews Test Kitchen Approved Total Time 45 min Servings 11 servings (2-3/4 quarts) Go

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