37 Vegetarian Recipes for Two

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37 Vegetarian Recipes for Two2/37 Greek Brown and Wild Rice Bowls 3 Reviews Test Kitchen Approved Greek Brown and Wild Rice Bowls Recipe photo by Taste of Home Total Time 12 min Servings 2 servings Go to Recipe From the Recipe Creator: This fresh rice dish tastes like the Mediterranean in a bowl! It is short on ingredients but packs in so much flavor. For a hand-held version, leave out the rice and tuck the rest of the ingredients into a pita pocket. —Darla Andrews, Boerne, Texas Nutrition Facts: 1 serving: 433 calories, 25g fat (4g saturated fat), 8mg cholesterol,

1355mg sodium, 44g carbohydrate (3g sugars, 6g fiber), 8g protein

1355mg sodium, 44g carbohydrate (3g sugars, 6g fiber), 8g protein. 3/37 Eggplant Sandwich 1 Review Test Kitchen Approved Eggplant Sandwich Recipe photo by Diana Chistruga for Taste of Home Total Time 25 min Servings 2 servings Go to Recipe From the Recipe Creator: Grill this eggplant, tomato and goat cheese sandwich to perfection…it makes a delicious meatless meal. —Jennifer Jaras, Corona, California Nutrition Facts: 1 sandwich: 538 calories, 21g fat (5g saturated fat), 19mg cholesterol, 958mg sodium, 81g carbohydrate (10g sugars, 7g fiber), 15g protein. 4/37 Hearty Asian Lettuce Salad 4 Reviews Test Kitchen Approved Hearty Asian Lettuce Salad Recipe

It’s a brilliant choice for lunch or a busy-day dinner

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. 5/37 Cream Cheese & Chive Omelet 24 Reviews Test Kitchen Approved TASTE OF HOME Total Time 15 min Servings 2 servings Go

Make it once, and we suspect you’ll be fixing it often

to Recipe From the Recipe Creator: The first bite of creamy filling lets you know this isn’t any old omelet. Make it once, and we suspect you’ll be fixing it often. —Anne Troise, Manalapan, New Jersey Nutrition Facts: 1/2 omelet: 305 calories, 27g fat (10g saturated fat), 455mg cholesterol, 374mg sodium, 2g carbohydrate (1g sugars, 0 fiber), 15g protein. 6/37 Cheesy Egg Quesadillas 1 Review Test Kitchen Approved Total Time 25 min Servings 2 servings Go to Recipe From the Recipe Creator: Here’s my fun spin on breakfast for dinner—or breakfast! These egg quesadillas are so easy to make, full

of protein and plain delicious any time of day

of protein and plain delicious any time of day. —Barbara Blommer, Woodland Park, Colorado Nutrition Facts: 1 quesadilla: 738 calories, 38g fat (18g saturated fat), 344mg cholesterol, 1248mg sodium, 67g carbohydrate (3g sugars, 5g fiber), 30g protein. 7/37 Easy Macaroni Salad 9 Reviews Test Kitchen Approved Easy Macaroni Salad Recipe photo by Taste of Home Total Time 15 min Servings 34 servings Go to Recipe From the Recipe Creator: This hearty pasta salad is sure to please appetites of all ages—and it serves a lot of folks! —LaVerna Mjones, Moorhead, Minnesota Nutrition Facts: 1 cup: 380 calories, 26g fat (4g

This can be served as a side or a main dish

saturated fat), 102mg cholesterol, 615mg sodium, 23g carbohydrate (2g sugars, 2g fiber), 13g protein. 8/37 Eggplant Parmesan 21 Reviews Test Kitchen Approved Eggplant Parmesan Recipe photo by Taste of Home Total Time 55 min Servings 2 servings Go to Recipe From the Recipe Creator: We really like eggplant and would rather have it baked than fried. This can be served as a side or a main dish. —Donna Wardlow-Keating, Omaha, Nebraska Nutrition Facts: 1 serving: 275 calories, 21g fat (6g saturated fat), 24mg cholesterol, 164mg sodium, 16g carbohydrate (9g sugars, 5g fiber), 9g protein. 9/37 Spinach Rice 3 Reviews Test

It makes an elegant side that can be doubled for guests

Kitchen Approved TASTE OF HOME Total Time 20 min Servings 2 servings Go to Recipe From the Recipe Creator: I like to serve this Greek-style rice dish alongside steaks with mushrooms. It makes an elegant side that can be doubled for guests. —Jeanette Cakouros, Brunswick, Maine Nutrition Facts: 3/4 cup: 235 calories, 14g fat (2g saturated fat), 0 cholesterol, 326mg sodium, 25g carbohydrate (2g sugars, 2g fiber), 3g protein. Diabetic Exchanges: 3 fat, 1-1/2 starch, 1 vegetable. 10/37 Twice-Baked Sweet Potatoes 10 Reviews Test Kitchen Approved Creamy Twice-Baked Sweet Potatoes Recipe photo by Taste of Home Total Time 1 hour

With the addition of cream cheese, they are very creamy and not overly sweet

15 min Servings 2 servings Go to Recipe From the Recipe Creator: I like to make these twice-baked sweet potatoes because they can be prepared ahead of time. With the addition of cream cheese, they are very creamy and not overly sweet. It is so easy to increase the quantity to any number. —Linda Call, Falun, Kansas Nutrition Facts: 1 stuffed potato: 297 calories, 16g fat (7g saturated fat), 32mg cholesterol, 100mg sodium, 36g carbohydrate (18g sugars, 4g fiber), 5g protein. 11/37 Mediterranean Omelet 1 Review Test Kitchen Approved Total Time 10 min Servings 2 servings Go to Recipe From

The combination of sweet fruit

the Recipe Creator: This fluffy omelet gives us reason to get a move on for breakfast. For a bit of extra flair, add some chopped fresh herbs like basil, oregano or tarragon. —Milynne Charlton, Scarborough, Ontario Nutrition Facts: 1/2 omelet: 236 calories, 18g fat (8g saturated fat), 395mg cholesterol, 472mg sodium, 3g carbohydrate (1g sugars, 1g fiber), 15g protein. 12/37 Spinach Fruit Salad 4 Reviews Test Kitchen Approved Fruit & Spinach Salad Recipe photo by Jonathan Melendez for Taste of Home Total Time 10 min Servings 2 servings Go to Recipe From the Recipe Creator: The combination of sweet fruit

and salty feta cheese makes this salad a winner

and salty feta cheese makes this salad a winner. —Virginia Dack, Asheville, North Carolina Nutrition Facts: 1 serving: 235 calories, 16g fat (2g saturated fat), 8mg cholesterol, 644mg sodium, 19g carbohydrate (16g sugars, 2g fiber), 6g protein. Diabetic Exchanges: 3 fat, 1 vegetable, 1/2 fruit. 13/37 Puffy Apple Omelet 7 Reviews Contest Winner Test Kitchen Approved Puffy Apple Omelet Recipe photo by Taste of Home Total Time 30 min Servings 2 servings Go to Recipe From the Recipe Creator: With all the eggs our chickens produce, I could make this omelet every day! It’s a pretty, festive-looking dish, but you

could fix it anytime—including for a light supper

could fix it anytime—including for a light supper. —Melissa Davenport, Campbell, Minnesota Nutrition Facts: 1 piece: 253 calories, 5g fat (2g saturated fat), 188mg cholesterol, 142mg sodium, 44g carbohydrate (32g sugars, 2g fiber), 9g protein. 14/37 Meatless Taco Salad 9 Reviews Contest Winner Test Kitchen Approved Meatless Taco Salad Recipe photo by Taste of Home Total Time 20 min Servings 2 servings Go to Recipe From the Recipe Creator: This colorful entree combines popular taco ingredients—minus the ground beef. And you won’t miss the meat at all! I top each serving with a creamy guacamole dressing, crunchy corn chips and

These cheesy potatoes are a super morning side dish

cheese. —Kimberly Dray, Pflugerville, Texas Nutrition Facts: 1 serving: 486 calories, 33g fat (12g saturated fat), 35mg cholesterol, 849mg sodium, 34g carbohydrate (7g sugars, 9g fiber), 16g protein. 15/37 Breakfast Potatoes 1 Review Test Kitchen Approved Total Time 15 min Servings 2 servings Go to Recipe From the Recipe Creator: These cheesy potatoes are a super morning side dish. I prepare them often for my husband and myself. They go great with just about any breakfast main dish. —Judy Dupree, Thief River Falls, Minnesota Nutrition Facts: 3/4 cup: 180 calories, 4g fat (3g saturated fat), 15mg cholesterol, 611mg sodium, 31g

carbohydrate (3g sugars, 2g fiber), 6g protein

carbohydrate (3g sugars, 2g fiber), 6g protein. 16/37 Cranberry Chip Pancakes Test Kitchen Approved Cranberry Chip Pancakes Recipe photo by Taste of Home Total Time 25 min Servings 6 pancakes Go to Recipe From the Recipe Creator: These simple pancakes taste so great, you don’t even need syrup! Liven them up by adding cranberries, orange juice and vanilla chips to classic pancake batter. —Aris Gonzalez, Deltona, Florida Nutrition Facts: 3 pancakes: 368 calories, 9g fat (4g saturated fat), 4mg cholesterol, 853mg sodium, 66g carbohydrate (24g sugars, 3g fiber), 8g protein. 17/37 Scented Rice in Baked Pumpkin Test Kitchen Approved Scented

Rice in Baked Pumpkin Recipe photo by Taste of Home Total Time 1 hour 5 min Servings 2 servings Go to Recipe From the Recipe Creator: This easy, delicious and healthy side is a showpiece that always delights. You can use grain, squash, fruits and nuts to suit your taste—it’s impossible to go wrong! —Lynn Heisel, Jackson, Missouri Nutrition Facts: 1 each: 389 calories, 15g fat (2g saturated fat), 0 cholesterol, 309mg sodium, 62g carbohydrate (13g sugars, 5g fiber), 7g protein. 18/37 Grilled Cheese & Pepper Sandwiches 4 Reviews Test Kitchen Approved Grilled Cheese & Pepper Sandwiches Recipe photo by

Taste of Home Total Time 20 min Servings 2 servings Go to Recipe From the Recipe Creator: This is a tasty and wholesome sandwich to make for one or two. It’s a nice twist on a grilled cheese, very tasty and filling and especially good with rye bread. —Arline Hofland, Deer Lodge, Montana Nutrition Facts: 1 sandwich: 470 calories, 28g fat (13g saturated fat), 53mg cholesterol, 690mg sodium, 39g carbohydrate (7g sugars, 6g fiber), 17g protein. 19/37 Pronto Vegetarian Peppers 13 Reviews Test Kitchen Approved Pronto Vegetarian Peppers Recipe photo by Taste of Home Total Time 25 min Servings 2

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