43 Company-Worthy Vegetarian Dinners

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43 Company-Worthy Vegetarian Dinners2/43 Mozzarella Mushrooms with Garlic Toast 2 Reviews Test Kitchen Approved Taste of Home Total Time 30 min Servings 6 servings Go to Recipe From the Recipe Creator: I came up with this dinner using ingredients I had on hand. It turned out to be so delicious, my wife and I now make it for special occasions. —Marc Bushee, Moorhead, Minnesota Nutrition Facts: 2 pieces: 366 calories, 16g fat (10g saturated fat), 50mg cholesterol, 562mg sodium, 39g carbohydrate (9g sugars, 5g fiber), 13g protein. 3/43 Pasta Primavera 19 Reviews Test Kitchen Approved Creamy Pasta Primavera Recipe photo

Diabetic Exchanges: 2 starch, 2 fat, 1 vegetable

by Alejandro Monfort for Taste of Home Total Time 30 min Servings 6 servings Go to Recipe From the Recipe Creator: This pasta dish is a wonderful blend of crisp, colorful vegetables and a creamy Parmesan cheese sauce. —Darlene Brenden, Salem, Oregon Nutrition Facts: 1-1/3 cups: 275 calories, 12g fat (6g saturated fat), 33mg cholesterol, 141mg sodium, 35g carbohydrate (5g sugars, 3g fiber), 10g protein. Diabetic Exchanges: 2 starch, 2 fat, 1 vegetable. 4/43 Tomato-Garlic Lentil Bowls 5 Reviews Test Kitchen Approved Total Time 30 min Servings 6 servings Go to Recipe From the Recipe Creator: An Ethiopian recipe inspired

this feel-good dinner that’s tangy, creamy and packed with hearty comfort

this feel-good dinner that’s tangy, creamy and packed with hearty comfort. —Rachael Cushing, Portland, Oregon Nutrition Facts: 3/4 cup: 294 calories, 3g fat (0 saturated fat), 0 cholesterol, 419mg sodium, 49g carbohydrate (5g sugars, 8g fiber), 21g protein. Diabetic Exchanges: 3 starch, 2 lean meat, 1/2 fat. 5/43 Lentil Loaf 5 Reviews Test Kitchen Approved Total Time 1 hour 20 min Servings 6 servings Go to Recipe From the Recipe Creator: This lentil loaf is so flavorful, you won’t miss the meat. And it’s packed with fiber and nutrients. —Tracy Fleming, Phoenix, Arizona Nutrition Facts: 1 piece: 213 calories, 5g

Diabetic Exchanges: 2 lean meat, 1-1/2 starch, 1 vegetable, 1/2 fat

fat (3g saturated fat), 43mg cholesterol, 580mg sodium, 29g carbohydrate (5g sugars, 5g fiber), 14g protein. Diabetic Exchanges: 2 lean meat, 1-1/2 starch, 1 vegetable, 1/2 fat. 6/43 Manicotti Shells 36 Reviews Contest Winner Test Kitchen Approved Homemade Manicotti Recipe photo by Orly Catz for Taste of Home Total Time 1 hour 50 min Servings 6 servings Go to Recipe Nutrition Facts: 3 manicotti: 480 calories, 22g fat (11g saturated fat), 201mg cholesterol, 1128mg sodium, 44g carbohydrate (17g sugars, 3g fiber), 27g protein. 7/43 Tomato Baguette Pizza 1 Review Test Kitchen Approved Total Time 35 min Servings 6 servings Go

Cheesy baguette pizzas, served with a salad, make an ideal lunch

to Recipe From the Recipe Creator: When my tomatoes ripen all at once, I use them up in simple recipes like this one. Cheesy baguette pizzas, served with a salad, make an ideal lunch. —Lorraine Caland, Shuniah, Ontario Nutrition Facts: 1 piece: 260 calories, 7g fat (4g saturated fat), 18mg cholesterol, 614mg sodium, 36g carbohydrate (5g sugars, 3g fiber), 13g protein. Diabetic exchanges: 2 starch, 1 vegetable, 1 medium-fat meat. 8/43 Summer Bounty Ratatouille Test Kitchen Approved Summer Bounty Ratatouille Recipe photo by Taste of Home Total Time 1 hour 20 min Servings 12 servings Go to Recipe From the

I highly recommend accompanying it with some freshly baked bread

Recipe Creator: Make use of your garden’s surplus with this comforting dish from the Provence region of France. It’s a vegetable dish traditionally made with eggplant, tomatoes, onions, zucchini, garlic, bell peppers and various herbs. I highly recommend accompanying it with some freshly baked bread. —Phyllis Jacques, Venice, Florida Nutrition Facts: 1 cup ratatouille with 1 cup bread cubes: 205 calories, 4g fat (1g saturated fat), 0 cholesterol, 542mg sodium, 38g carbohydrate (8g sugars, 6g fiber), 7g protein. 9/43 Sweet Potato Tortellini with Hazelnut Sauce 1 Review Test Kitchen Approved Taste of Home Total Time 1 hour 15 min Servings

For more formal dinners, this makes an impressive vegetarian entree

8 servings Go to Recipe From the Recipe Creator: Using wonton wrappers instead of fresh pasta dough makes homemade tortellini easy to prepare. For more formal dinners, this makes an impressive vegetarian entree. —Charlene Chambers, Ormond Beach, Florida Nutrition Facts: 9 tortellini with 2 tablespoons sauce: 662 calories, 34g fat (17g saturated fat), 77mg cholesterol, 718mg sodium, 73g carbohydrate (16g sugars, 4g fiber), 17g protein. 10/43 Stuffed Pasta Shells 19 Reviews Test Kitchen Approved Stuffed Pasta Shells Recipe photo by Taste of Home Total Time 45 min Servings 12 servings Go to Recipe From the Recipe Creator: These savory shells

never fail to make a big impression, even though the recipe is very easy

never fail to make a big impression, even though the recipe is very easy. One or two of these shells makes a great individual serving at a potluck, so a single batch goes a long way. —Jena Coffey, St. Louis, Missouri Nutrition Facts: 1 serving: 314 calories, 13g fat (7g saturated fat), 44mg cholesterol, 576mg sodium, 32g carbohydrate (9g sugars, 3g fiber), 18g protein. 11/43 Spinach and Artichoke Pizza 6 Reviews Test Kitchen Approved TASTE OF HOME Total Time 45 min Servings 6 pieces Go to Recipe From the Recipe Creator: My from-scratch pizza has a whole wheat crust flavored

Diabetic Exchanges: 2 starch, 1 vegetable, 1 medium-fat meat

with beer. Top it with spinach, artichoke hearts and tomatoes, then add chicken or ham and fresh basil if you want to include meat. —Raymonde Bourgeois, Swastika, Ontario Nutrition Facts: 1 piece: 290 calories, 10g fat (6g saturated fat), 27mg cholesterol, 654mg sodium, 32g carbohydrate (1g sugars, 5g fiber), 14g protein. Diabetic Exchanges: 2 starch, 1 vegetable, 1 medium-fat meat. 12/43 Balsamic Roasted Vegetable Primavera 7 Reviews Test Kitchen Approved Balsamic Roasted Vegetable Primavera Recipe photo by Taste of Home Total Time 35 min Servings 4 servings Go to Recipe From the Recipe Creator: Roasting makes veggies an irresistible part

of this light but filling dinner

of this light but filling dinner. —Carly Curtin, Ellicott City, Maryland Nutrition Facts: 1-1/2 cups: 410 calories, 17g fat (3g saturated fat), 4mg cholesterol, 731mg sodium, 56g carbohydrate (12g sugars, 5g fiber), 12g protein. 13/43 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 perfect dish to use some of what we have. Cheesy and rich, the warm, classic breakfast dish is

sure to please!

sure to please! —Colleen Doucette, Truro, Nova Scotia Nutrition Facts: 1 piece: 349 calories, 14g fat (5g saturated fat), 154mg cholesterol, 642mg sodium, 40g carbohydrate (9g sugars, 4g fiber), 17g protein. Diabetic Exchanges: 2 starch, 1 vegetable, 1 medium-fat meat, 1 fat. 14/43 Vegetarian Pad Thai 13 Reviews Test Kitchen Approved Vegetarian Pad Thai Recipe photo by Taste of Home Total Time 30 min Servings 4 servings Go to Recipe From the Recipe Creator: This is a simple pad thai loaded with crisp vegetables and zesty flavor. It’s quick, simple, and fresh-tasting. —Colleen Doucette, Truro, Nova Scotia Nutrition Facts: 1-1/4

The flavor of this dish is amazing

cups: 339 calories, 8g fat (2g saturated fat), 186mg cholesterol, 701mg sodium, 55g carbohydrate (15g sugars, 4g fiber), 12g protein. 15/43 Spinach Tortellini 8 Reviews Test Kitchen Approved Spinach Tortellini with Tomato Cream Sauce Recipe photo by Isabella Cassini Total Time 30 min Servings 6 servings Go to Recipe From the Recipe Creator: I enjoy all things pasta, and tortellini is my favorite. The flavor of this dish is amazing. Even my husband, who hates pasta of any kind, loves it! It’s a great recipe for non-spinach fans to try, too. —Jenny Dubinsky, Inwood, West Virginia Nutrition Facts: 1 cup:

This colorful curry is a nice change of pace for a busy weeknight

404 calories, 22g fat (13g saturated fat), 80mg cholesterol, 810mg sodium, 38g carbohydrate (6g sugars, 4g fiber), 13g protein. 16/43 Quickpea Curry 2 Reviews Test Kitchen Approved Quickpea Curry Recipe photo by Taste of Home Total Time 50 min Servings 6 servings Go to Recipe From the Recipe Creator: This colorful curry is a nice change of pace for a busy weeknight. I like to substitute fresh peas for frozen when they’re in season. —Beth Fleming, Downers Grove, Illinois Nutrition Facts: 1 serving: 390 calories, 8g fat (2g saturated fat), 0 cholesterol, 561mg sodium, 68g carbohydrate (14g sugars, 13g fiber),

13g protein

13g protein. 17/43 Spinach-Stuffed Pizza 3 Reviews Test Kitchen Approved Taste of Home Total Time 1 hour Servings 6 servings Go to Recipe From the Recipe Creator: I had my first stuffed pizza when I attended college near Chicago. I was amazed to see pizza well over an inch thick, with topping on the inside! When I served this version to my family, there are no leftovers. —Nancy Gilmour of Sumner, Iowa Nutrition Facts: 1 piece: 293 calories, 11g fat (5g saturated fat), 26mg cholesterol, 789mg sodium, 32g carbohydrate (5g sugars, 4g fiber), 17g protein. 18/43 Edamame and Soba Noodle

Bowl 2 Reviews Test Kitchen Approved Edamame and Soba Noodle Bowl Recipe photo by Taste of Home Total Time 30 min Servings 6 servings Go to Recipe From the Recipe Creator: With hearty soba noodles and protein-packed edamame, this dish really satisfies. —Matthew Hass, Franklin, Wisconsin Nutrition Facts: 1 serving: 414 calories, 12g fat (1g saturated fat), 0 cholesterol, 867mg sodium, 64g carbohydrate (12g sugars, 4g fiber), 18g protein. 19/43 Lentil Taco Cups 4 Reviews Contest Winner Test Kitchen Approved Lentil Taco Cups Recipe photo by Taste of Home Total Time 40 min Servings 1 dozen Go to Recipe From

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