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19 One-Pot Vegetarian Recipes to Add to Your Weekly Dinner Rotation

No matter if it’s cooked in a saucepan, stockpot, or baking dish, these one-pot vegetarian meals make dinnertime effortless. Perfect for busy weeknights, they simplify cooking with fewer steps and minimal cleanup compared to traditional dinner recipes. This collection of plant-based dishes celebrates seasonal produce, protein-packed ingredients, whole grains, and legumes, delivering flavorful and satisfying […]

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Vegetarian Gumbo

Whether you serve this vegan gumbo recipe over rice or enjoy it alone, it’s sure to satisfy. No one will miss the meat in this satisfying stew (it’s also vegan!). It starts with a roux and the holy trinity of onion, celery, and bell pepper, then calls for both fresh ingredients (okra and yellow squash) […]

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Three-Cheese Skillet Lasagna

A simple garlicky tomato sauce and 3 Italian cheeses make this super-quick version of lasagna especially delicious. Ingredients 43 ounces canned whole peeled plum tomatoes (from a 28-ounce can and a 15-ounce can) 3 garlic cloves, finely chopped 3 tablespoons extra-virgin olive oil Coarse salt and ground pepper 1 large egg yolk 1 ½ cups part-skim ricotta cheese, room temperature 1 box (12 ounces) no-boil lasagna […]

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Kitchari

The main ingredient in this good-for-you savory porridge is yellow mung dal, split mung beans that break down and thicken as they cook.   Ingredients For the Cilantro-Coconut Chutney 2 cups packed cilantro leaves (from 1 large bunch) ¼ cup fresh lemon juice (from 2 lemons) ¼ cup finely shredded unsweetened coconut 2 tablespoons chopped ginger 1 teaspoon honey 1 teaspoon mineral salt or kosher salt For the Kitchari […]

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Cheater’s Mac and Cheese

Need a fast, comforting dinner? Our quick mac and cheese is just the thing. It comes together in 20 minutes and uses just one pan because the pasta and broccoli are cooked in the same pot. Then you use that pot to make the easiest sauce with cream cheese, butter, Parmesan, and our secret ingredient, […]

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Ratatouille and Baked Eggs

Use leftover ratatouille to make this recipe for baked eggs. Serve it with toast points or crusty bread for a simple breakfast or brunch. Ingredients 3 cups Ratatouille 8 large eggs Coarse salt and ground pepper Directions Preheat oven to 350 degrees. Place 3/4 cup ratatouille in each of four 2-cup ovenproof baking dishes set on a rimmed baking sheet. With the […]

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Lentil Soup With Crispy Kale

Swap out the usual croutons for crunchy kale chips in this umami-packed lentil and mushroom soup. Ingredients 6 tablespoons extra-virgin olive oil, plus more for drizzling 1 small onion, finely chopped (1 ⅓ cups) 2 medium carrots, peeled and cut into ½-inch pieces (¾ cup) 12 ounces shiitake mushrooms, stemmed, half finely chopped, half cut into ¼-inch slices Kosher salt and freshly ground […]

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Cannellini-Bean and Greens Stew

Half of the beans are mashed while the rest are left whole, giving this hearty one-pot stew a wonderfully chunky texture. Toasted ciabatta flavored with sage and garlic makes the perfect accompaniment. Ingredients ¼ cup extra-virgin olive oil, plus more for serving 4 slices (each 1 inch thick) ciabatta (from a 12-ounce loaf) 3 sprigs sage, plus 1 ½ teaspoons chopped fresh […]

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Vegan Sweet Potato Chili

Toasted ancho chilis add smoky, earthy flavor to this meatless chili that teams vitamin-rich sweet potatoes with protein-packed black beans. Ingredients 2 tablespoons extra-virgin olive oil 2 dried ancho chiles (1 ounce), stems removed, split lengthwise, and seeded 1 medium onion, chopped (1 ½ cups) 3 cloves garlic, minced (1 tablespoon) Kosher salt and freshly ground pepper 2 tablespoons tomato paste 2 teaspoons chili powder 1 teaspoon ground cumin […]

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Egg Noodles With Asparagus and Grated Egg Yolks

Crisp-tender asparagus, bright lemon zest and juice, rich mascarpone, and salty Pecorino Romano make a sensational sauce for this one-pot pasta dish. Grated hard-cooked egg yolks add extra oomph. Ingredients Kosher salt and freshly ground pepper 1 pound asparagus, trimmed, stems cut on the bias into ½-inch pieces, tips cut into 2-inch lengths 12 ounces wide egg noodles 1 […]