54 Vegetarian Recipes that Will Impress the Whole Gang

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54 Vegetarian Recipes that Will Impress the Whole Gang1/54 Veggie-Packed Strata 8 Reviews Test Kitchen Approved Veggie-Packed Strata Recipe photo by Taste of Home Total Time 1 hour 45 min Servings 8 servings Go to Recipe From the Recipe Creator: This is a wonderful, colorful casserole that everyone enjoys. I’m sure you’ll be hooked on it after one bite, too. —Jennifer Unsell, Vance, Alabama. Looking for more easy recipes? Check out our collection of quick vegetarian recipes. Nutrition Facts: 1 piece: 453 calories, 31g fat (15g saturated fat), 202mg cholesterol, 938mg sodium, 26g carbohydrate (8g sugars, 3g fiber), 19g protein.

Your family will request this recipe time and again

2/54 Eggplant Rollatini 30 Reviews Test Kitchen Approved Eggplant Rollatini Recipe photo by Taste of Home Total Time 1 hour 30 min Servings 5 servings Go to Recipe From the Recipe Creator: These authentic Italian eggplant roll-ups can take some time to prepare, but the end result is restaurant-quality. Your family will request this recipe time and again. —Nancy Sousley, Lafayette, Indiana Nutrition Facts: 3 roll-ups: 726 calories, 48g fat (15g saturated fat), 181mg cholesterol, 3182mg sodium, 44g carbohydrate (19g sugars, 7g fiber), 35g protein. 3/54 Lentil Taco Cups 4 Reviews Contest Winner Test Kitchen Approved Lentil Taco Cups Recipe

My trusty muffin tin never fails to help me make fun and easy hand-held snacks

photo by Taste of Home Total Time 40 min Servings 1 dozen Go to Recipe From the Recipe Creator: My trusty muffin tin never fails to help me make fun and easy hand-held snacks. These festive vegetarian cups are always a hit with my kids; they’re so flavorful, nobody misses the meat. Serve two per serving as a main dish. —Shauna Havey, Roy, Utah Nutrition Facts: 1 taco cup: 215 calories, 12g fat (6g saturated fat), 31mg cholesterol, 498mg sodium, 16g carbohydrate (2g sugars, 4g fiber), 9g protein. 4/54 Layered Mediterranean Dip with Pita Chips 4 Reviews Test Kitchen Approved

Layered Mediterranean Dip with Pita Chips Recipe photo by Taste of Home Total Time 25 min Servings 5 cups (120 chips) Go to Recipe From the Recipe Creator: Not your ordinary layer dip, the bold combination of hummus and Greek yogurt will be a new most-requested recipe at your next baby shower or gathering. —Elizabeth Dumont, Boulder, Colorado Nutrition Facts: 1/4 cup dip with 6 chips: 178 calories, 8g fat (2g saturated fat), 8mg cholesterol, 478mg sodium, 20g carbohydrate (2g sugars, 2g fiber), 6g protein. 5/54 Quinoa Breakfast Bowl 5 Reviews Test Kitchen Approved Loaded Quinoa Breakfast Bowl Recipe photo

by Melissa Patterson for Taste of Home Total Time 30 min Servings 1 serving Go to Recipe From the Recipe Creator: After I was diagnosed with multiple sclerosis in 2, I embarked on a journey to improve my diet and live a healthier lifestyle. I began developing recipes that were not only satisfying, but also anti-inflammatory and highly nutritious. —Chantale Michaud, Guelph, Ontario Nutrition Facts: 1 serving: 475 calories, 13g fat (1g saturated fat), 0 cholesterol, 85mg sodium, 83g carbohydrate (35g sugars, 10g fiber), 13g protein. 6/54 Tomato Feta Salad 10 Reviews Test Kitchen Approved Tomato Feta Salad Recipe photo

by Taste of Home Total Time 20 min Servings 4 servings Go to Recipe From the Recipe Creator: One summer I combined my love for onions with a bumper crop of tomatoes and a homemade balsamic dressing. The result was this salad that receives thumbs-up approval whenever it’s served. —Robert Golus, Greer, South Carolina Nutrition Facts: 3/4 cup: 121 calories, 9g fat (2g saturated fat), 8mg cholesterol, 412mg sodium, 9g carbohydrate (3g sugars, 2g fiber), 3g protein. 7/54 Vegetarian Linguine 30 Reviews Contest Winner Test Kitchen Approved Vegetarian Linguine Recipe photo by Taste of Home Total Time 30 min Servings

Try this colorful pasta dish, which is the brainchild of my oldest son

6 servings Go to Recipe From the Recipe Creator: Looking for a tasty alternative to a meat-and-potatoes meal? Try this colorful pasta dish, which is the brainchild of my oldest son. It’s a stick-to-your-ribs meal that includes loads of fresh veggies as well as basil and provolone. —Jane Bone, Cape Coral, Florida Nutrition Facts: 1-1/2 cups: 260 calories, 13g fat (7g saturated fat), 25mg cholesterol, 444mg sodium, 26g carbohydrate (3g sugars, 2g fiber), 12g protein. Diabetic Exchanges: 1-1/2 starch, 1-1/2 fat, 1 medium-fat meat, 1 vegetable. 8/54 Southwest Vegetarian Bake 51 Reviews Test Kitchen Approved Southwest Vegetarian Bake Recipe photo

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

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. 9/54 Skillet Mac and Cheese 96 Reviews Test Kitchen Approved Skillet Mac

This creamy mac and cheese is so simple it’s almost too easy!

and Cheese Recipe photo by Taste of Home Total Time 25 min Servings 4 servings Go to Recipe From the Recipe Creator: This creamy mac and cheese is so simple it’s almost too easy! Kids really go for the rich cheese flavor, but I’ve never met an adult who didn’t love it just as much. —Ann Bowers, Rockport, Texas Nutrition Facts: 1-1/2 cups: 600 calories, 37g fat (23g saturated fat), 144mg cholesterol, 1185mg sodium, 40g carbohydrate (9g sugars, 1g fiber), 23g protein. 10/54 Tomato Soup 23 Reviews Test Kitchen Approved The Best Ever Tomato Soup Recipe photo by Taste of

Diabetic Exchanges: 1 starch, 1 fat

Home Total Time 50 min Servings 16 servings (4 quarts) Go to Recipe From the Recipe Creator: Creamy, rich and bursting with brightness, this soup is the ultimate sidekick to a grilled cheese sandwich. — Josh Rink, Milwaukee, Wisconsin Nutrition Facts: 1 cup: 104 calories, 5g fat (2g saturated fat), 6mg cholesterol, 572mg sodium, 15g carbohydrate (10g sugars, 2g fiber), 3g protein. Diabetic Exchanges: 1 starch, 1 fat. 11/54 Asian Veggie Glass Noodles 5 Reviews Test Kitchen Approved Total Time 45 min Servings 4 servings Go to Recipe From the Recipe Creator: My mom immigrated from the Philippines, so we

would often eat Filipino pancit, a well-known glass noodles dish

would often eat Filipino pancit, a well-known glass noodles dish. I took her version and added my own touches to make it easier and a little healthier. —Jasmin Baron, Livonia, New York Nutrition Facts: 1-1/2 cups: 321 calories, 11g fat (2g saturated fat), 159mg cholesterol, 817mg sodium, 46g carbohydrate (7g sugars, 4g fiber), 9g protein. Diabetic Exchanges: 2 starch, 2 vegetable, 1-1/2 fat, 1 medium-fat meat. 12/54 Grilled Goat Cheese & Arugula Sandwiches 5 Reviews Test Kitchen Approved Grilled Goat Cheese & Arugula Sandwiches Recipe photo by Taste of Home Total Time 30 min Servings 4 servings Go to Recipe

I enjoy a similar combination on pizza, and it worked here, too!

From the Recipe Creator: To create a more “grown-up” grilled cheese sandwich, I threw in tangy goat cheese and peppery arugula. I enjoy a similar combination on pizza, and it worked here, too! —Jess Apfe, Berkeley, California Nutrition Facts: 1 sandwich: 499 calories, 30g fat (17g saturated fat), 84mg cholesterol, 1438mg sodium, 33g carbohydrate (9g sugars, 2g fiber), 22g protein. 13/54 Baked Blueberry Pancake 14 Reviews Test Kitchen Approved Baked Blueberry Pancake Recipe photo by Taste of Home Total Time 20 min Servings 6 servings Go to Recipe From the Recipe Creator: For a quick breakfast, I make this pancake

Diabetic Exchanges: 2 starch, 1 fat

while I fix supper the night before, and then I cut them into squares or triangles. In the morning, I top them with butter and syrup before placing them in the microwave. The pancake recipe is innovative and takes most of the fuss out of making breakfast. —Norna Detig, Lindenwood, Illinois Nutrition Facts: 1 serving: 200 calories, 4g fat (1g saturated fat), 36mg cholesterol, 527mg sodium, 34g carbohydrate (6g sugars, 3g fiber), 7g protein. Diabetic Exchanges: 2 starch, 1 fat. 14/54 Sesame Almond Slaw 2 Reviews Test Kitchen Approved Sesame Almond Slaw Recipe photo by Taste of Home Total Time

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

20 min Servings 2 servings Go to Recipe From the Recipe Creator: Crunchy veggies and noodles are coated in a tangy dressing in this pleasant slaw. —Taste of Home Test Kitchen Nutrition Facts: 1 cup: 187 calories, 10g fat (3g saturated fat), 0 cholesterol, 193mg sodium, 20g carbohydrate (4g sugars, 2g fiber), 4g protein. Diabetic Exchanges: 1-1/2 fat, 1 starch, 1 vegetable. 15/54 Cream of Asparagus Soup 4 Reviews Test Kitchen Approved Fresh Asparagus Soup Recipe photo by Taste of Home Total Time 35 min Servings 6 servings Go to Recipe From the Recipe Creator: We have a large asparagus

patch and are able to freeze a lot for the year

patch and are able to freeze a lot for the year. My recipe highlights the flavor of the vegetable and is very easy to make. —Sherri Melotik, Oak Creek, Wisconsin Nutrition Facts: 1 cup: 154 calories, 7g fat (4g saturated fat), 22mg cholesterol, 585mg sodium, 15g carbohydrate (8g sugars, 2g fiber), 8g protein. Diabetic Exchanges: 1-1/2 fat, 1 vegetable, 1/2 fat-free milk. 16/54 Spicy Veggie Pasta Bake 4 Reviews Contest Winner Test Kitchen Approved Spicy Veggie Pasta Bake Recipe photo by Taste of Home Total Time 30 min Servings 6 servings Go to Recipe From the Recipe Creator: My dad

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