44 Healthy Vegetarian Recipes

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44 Healthy Vegetarian Recipes1/44 Chickpea and Potato Curry 6 Reviews Contest Winner Test Kitchen Approved Chickpea and Potato Curry Recipe photo by Emily Davis for Taste of Home Total Time 6 hours 25 min Servings 6 servings Go to Recipe From the Recipe Creator: I make chana masala, the classic Indian chickpea curry, in my slow cooker. First browning the onion, ginger and garlic really makes the sauce amazing. —Anjana Devasahayam, San Antonio, Texas Nutrition Facts: 1-1/4 cups chickpea mixture: 240 calories, 6g fat (0 saturated fat), 0 cholesterol, 767mg sodium, 42g carbohydrate (8g sugars, 9g fiber), 8g protein. 2/44

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

Fiesta Time Omelet Test Kitchen Approved Total Time 15 min Servings 2 servings Go to Recipe From the Recipe Creator: I created this dish when I needed to use up some black olives and jalapenos. With the abundant filling, two of these large omelets can feed four people if served with side dishes.—Jennine Victory, Bee Branch, Arkansas. Nutrition Facts: 1/2 omelet: 242 calories, 16g fat (5g saturated fat), 383mg cholesterol, 601mg sodium, 7g carbohydrate (3g sugars, 2g fiber), 18g protein. Diabetic Exchanges: 2 medium-fat meat, 1 fat, 1/2 starch. 3/44 Italian Herb-Lentil Patties with Mozzarella 2 Reviews Test Kitchen Approved

My family has requested this meatless recipe over and over again

Italian Herb-Lentil Patties with Mozzarella Recipe photo by Taste of Home Total Time 1 hour 10 min Servings 10 servings Go to Recipe From the Recipe Creator: My family has requested this meatless recipe over and over again. It is simple to prepare and even meat lovers like it. —Geri Lucas, Oldsmar, Florida Nutrition Facts: 1 patty: 416 calories, 12g fat (4g saturated fat), 74mg cholesterol, 517mg sodium, 54g carbohydrate (2g sugars, 9g fiber), 26g protein. 4/44 Lemony Chickpeas 1 Review Test Kitchen Approved Total Time 30 min Servings 4 servings Go to Recipe From the Recipe Creator: These saucy

chickpeas add just a little heat to meatless Mondays

chickpeas add just a little heat to meatless Mondays. They’re especially good over hot, fluffy brown rice. —April Strevell, Red Bank, New Jersey Nutrition Facts: 1 cup chickpea mixture with 1 cup rice: 433 calories, 9g fat (0 saturated fat), 0 cholesterol, 679mg sodium, 76g carbohydrate (10g sugars, 12g fiber), 13g protein. 5/44 Black Bean & White Cheddar Frittata 1 Review Test Kitchen Approved Black Bean & White Cheddar Frittata Recipe photo by Taste of Home Total Time 35 min Servings 6 servings Go to Recipe From the Recipe Creator: This is one of my favorite comfort foods for breakfast

or even a quick dinner

or even a quick dinner. I like to make it with lime salsa. But if you’re looking for something with more kick, use hot salsa or add some chipotle pepper. —Aysha Schurman, Ammon, Idaho Nutrition Facts: 1 wedge (calculated without toppings): 183 calories, 10g fat (4g saturated fat), 196mg cholesterol, 378mg sodium, 9g carbohydrate (2g sugars, 2g fiber), 13g protein. Diabetic Exchanges: 2 medium-fat meat, 1/2 starch, 1/2 fat. 6/44 Spicy Lentil & Chickpea Stew 1 Review Test Kitchen Approved Spicy Lentil & Chickpea Stew Recipe photo by Taste of Home Total Time 8 hours 25 min Servings 8 servings

(2-3/4 quarts) Go to Recipe From the Recipe Creator:

(2-3/4 quarts) Go to Recipe From the Recipe Creator: This recipe came to me from a friend who had worked at a health food store. I changed a few things until I found a version that my family loved. My son doesn’t like things too spicy, so I make the stew milder for him and add a sprinkle of extra spice in mine. My husband, who farms, works outdoors for long hours at a time and finds this soup hearty enough to keep him satisfied. —Melanie MacFarlane, Bedeque, Prince Edward Island Nutrition Facts: 1-1/3 cups: 266 calories, 4g fat (0

Diabetic Exchanges: 2 starch, 2 vegetable, 1 lean meat

saturated fat), 0 cholesterol, 712mg sodium, 45g carbohydrate (11g sugars, 10g fiber), 14g protein. Diabetic Exchanges: 2 starch, 2 vegetable, 1 lean meat. 7/44 Mango-Peach Smoothies Test Kitchen Approved Mango-Peach Smoothies Recipe photo by Taste of Home Total Time 5 min Servings 4 servings Go to Recipe From the Recipe Creator: This is my toddler son’s favorite breakfast—he’ll take one of these over pancakes any day! Get creative when mixing fruits and fruit-flavored yogurts; we love peach yogurt with mango, strawberry yogurt with blueberries or pina colada yogurt with mango and banana. —Dana Herra, DeKalb, Illinois Nutrition Facts: 1 cup:

Go for hefty corn tortillas in this recipe

180 calories, 1g fat (1g saturated fat), 5mg cholesterol, 71mg sodium, 39g carbohydrate (36g sugars, 3g fiber), 6g protein. 8/44 Southwest Tortilla Scramble 5 Reviews Test Kitchen Approved Southwest Tortilla Scramble Recipe photo by Taste of Home Total Time 15 min Servings 2 servings Go to Recipe From the Recipe Creator: Here’s my version of a deconstructed breakfast burrito that’s actually good for you. Go for hefty corn tortillas in this recipe. Flour ones can get lost in the scramble. —Christine Schenher, Exeter, California Nutrition Facts: 1 cup: 195 calories, 7g fat (3g saturated fat), 217mg cholesterol, 391mg sodium, 16g

carbohydrate (2g sugars, 2g fiber), 17g protein

carbohydrate (2g sugars, 2g fiber), 17g protein. Diabetic Exchanges: 2 lean meat, 1 starch. 9/44 Hearty Asian Lettuce Salad 4 Reviews Test Kitchen Approved Hearty Asian Lettuce Salad Recipe photo by Taste of Home Total Time 20 min Servings 2 servings Go to Recipe From the Recipe Creator: This meatless version of your favorite restaurant salad packs 13 grams of protein per serving and is bursting with juicy flavor. It’s a brilliant choice for lunch or a busy-day dinner. —Taste of Home Test Kitchen Nutrition Facts: 1 salad: 329 calories, 10g fat (1g saturated fat), 0 cholesterol, 430mg sodium, 44g

carbohydrate (12g sugars, 7g fiber), 13g protein

carbohydrate (12g sugars, 7g fiber), 13g protein. 10/44 Sweet Potato Lentil Stew 14 Reviews Test Kitchen Approved Sweet Potato Lentil Stew Recipe photo by Taste of Home Total Time 5 hours 15 min Servings 6 servings Go to Recipe From the Recipe Creator: I fell in love with the spicy aromas in this sweet potato lentil stew. Add whatever ingredients you have on hand, like zucchini, spinach, kale and corn. —Heather Gray, Little Rock, Arkansas Nutrition Facts: 1-1/3 cups: 290 calories, 1g fat (0 saturated fat), 0 cholesterol, 662mg sodium, 58g carbohydrate (16g sugars, 15g fiber), 15g protein. 11/44 Cool

My husband adds coconut to his, and I stir in dried fruit

Summertime Oatmeal 5 Reviews Test Kitchen Approved Total Time 10 min Servings 4 servings Go to Recipe From the Recipe Creator: Start this breakfast the night before so you can get a few extra z’s in the morning. My husband adds coconut to his, and I stir in dried fruit. —June Thomas, Chesterton, Indiana Nutrition Facts: 1 serving: 350 calories, 12g fat (2g saturated fat), 4mg cholesterol, 53mg sodium, 55g carbohydrate (31g sugars, 5g fiber), 10g protein. 12/44 Fiery Stuffed Poblanos 11 Reviews Contest Winner Test Kitchen Approved Taste of Home Total Time 1 hour 10 min Servings 8 servings

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

Go to Recipe From the Recipe Creator: I love Southwest-inspired cuisine, but the dishes are often unhealthy. As a dietitian, I try to come up with nutritious twists on recipes, which is how my stuffed peppers dish was born. —Amber Massey, Argyle, Texas Nutrition Facts: 1 stuffed pepper: 223 calories, 5g fat (2g saturated fat), 15mg cholesterol, 579mg sodium, 32g carbohydrate (9g sugars, 7g fiber), 11g protein. Diabetic Exchanges: 2 vegetable, 1 starch, 1 lean meat, 1 fat. 13/44 Shakshuka 12 Reviews Contest Winner Test Kitchen Approved Shakshuka Recipe photo by Kristina Vanni for Taste of Home Total Time 30

min Servings 4 servings Go to Recipe From the Recipe Creator:

min Servings 4 servings Go to Recipe From the Recipe Creator: Shakshuka is a dish of poached eggs with tomatoes, onion and cumin. I learned about it while traveling through Southeast Asia, and it’s been my favorite way to eat eggs since. —Ezra Weeks, Calgary, Alberta Nutrition Facts: 1 serving: 159 calories, 12g fat (3g saturated fat), 186mg cholesterol, 381mg sodium, 6g carbohydrate (3g sugars, 2g fiber), 7g protein. Diabetic Exchanges: 1-1/2 fat, 1 medium-fat meat, 1 vegetable. 14/44 Veggie Nicoise Salad 14 Reviews Test Kitchen Approved Veggie Nicoise Salad Recipe photo by Taste of Home Total Time 1 hour

5 min Servings 8 servings Go to Recipe From the Recipe Creator:

5 min Servings 8 servings Go to Recipe From the Recipe Creator: More and more people in my workplace are becoming vegetarians. When we cook or eat together, the focus is on fresh produce. This salad combines some of our favorite ingredients in one dish—and with the hard-boiled eggs and kidney beans, it also delivers enough protein to satisfy those who are skeptical of vegetarian fare. —Elizabeth Kelley, Chicago, Illinois Nutrition Facts: 1 serving: 329 calories, 19g fat (4g saturated fat), 140mg cholesterol, 422mg sodium, 28g carbohydrate (6g sugars, 7g fiber), 12g protein. Diabetic Exchanges: 3 fat, 2 vegetable, 2

medium-fat meat, 11/2 starch

medium-fat meat, 11/2 starch. 15/44 Ricotta-Stuffed Portobello Mushrooms 11 Reviews Test Kitchen Approved Taste of Home Total Time 30 min Servings 6 servings Go to Recipe From the Recipe Creator: These mushrooms are rich and creamy and bright at the same time because of the fresh herbs and tomato. I especially like to serve them with grilled asparagus. —Tre Balchowsky, Sausalito, California Nutrition Facts: 1 stuffed mushroom: 201 calories, 13g fat (4g saturated fat), 22mg cholesterol, 238mg sodium, 9g carbohydrate (5g sugars, 2g fiber), 12g protein. Diabetic Exchanges: 1-1/2 fat, 1 medium-fat meat, 1 vegetable. 16/44 Grilled Peach, Rice &

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