A Year of Meatless Meals: July 2015

Photo: Randy Dausch; Styling: Lindsey Lower

Easy, flavorful, and delicious vegetarian recipes including soups, salads, sandwiches, and comfort food.

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Grape Tomato, Olive, and Spinach Pasta

Photo: Jason Wallis; Styling: Cindy Barr

We love small, sweet grape tomatoes in this quick meatless pasta dish, but you can sub cherry tomatoes or larger tomatoes that have been seeded and diced.
Grape Tomato, Olive, and Spinach Pasta Recipe

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Blackberry-Brie Pizzettas

Photo: Jennifer Davick; Styling: Heather Chadduck Hillegas

At happy hour, pair these appetizer-size pizzas with a chilly glass of rosé. For an entrée, simply roll dough into larger rounds.
Blackberry-Brie Pizzettas Recipe

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Summer Veggie Sandwich

Photo: Jennifer Causey; Styling: Claire Spollen

Scooping out part of the bread in this simple version of pan bagnat allows for more tasty fillings and acts as a hull to collect flavorful tomato juices. Make breadcrumbs with scooped-out bread.

Summer Veggie Sandwich Recipe

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Roasted Asparagus with Egg and Tomato

Oh-so-simple and tasty, the eggs can be baked right in the dish with the roasted asparagus.

Roasted Asparagus with Egg and Tomato Recipe

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Zucchini-Potato Casserole

This elegant tian, a French dish of layered vegetables, is delicious warm or at room temp.
Zucchini-Potato Casserole Recipe

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Basil Summer Rolls with Peanut Dipping Sauce

Photo: Randy Mayor; Styling: Claire Spollen

Made from a simple combination of rice flour, water, and salt, rice paper has about 30 calories per 8-inch round--that's 80% less than the same size flour tortilla. While filling one summer roll, let another rice paper soak.
Basil Summer Rolls with Peanut Dipping Sauce Recipe

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"New" New Mexican Green Chile Cheeseburgers

Photo: Line T. Klein; Styling: Paige Hicks

Black bean patties make a savory, delicious alternative to beef. A poblano pepper can stand in for the Cubanelle.
"New" New Mexican Green Chile Cheeseburgers Recipe

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Blueberry-and-Kale Grain Salad

Photo: Jennifer Davick; Styling: Heather Chadduck Hillegas

Trust us—you're going to want to try this crunchy, sweet, and salty combo. Any variety of kale will do, and feel free to sub cooked farro, wild rice, or quinoa for the wheat berries.

Blueberry-and-Kale Grain Salad Recipe

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Grilled Cheese and Green Chile Sandwiches

Photo: Jennifer Causey; Styling: Ginny Branch

We love the mix of mild green chiles (with their distinct vegetal flavors) and spicy poblanos. For fun, cut sandwiches into strips and serve with gazpacho.

Grilled Cheese and Green Chile Sandwiches Recipe

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Sweet Pea-and-Mint Pasta Toss

Photo: Hector Sanchez; Styling: Buffy Hargett Miller

Serve this minty side with grilled shrimp for a quick company-worthy dinner. Can't find torcetti? Use cavatappi or gemelli.
Sweet Pea-and-Mint Pasta Toss Recipe

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Nor-Cal Veggie Sandwiches with Hazelnut Butter

Photo: Line T. Klein; Styling: Paige Hicks

This is the kind of delectable vegetarian fare that makes you forget about meat. Any sprouts you like will work in place of radish sprouts.
Nor-Cal Veggie Sandwiches with Hazelnut Butter Recipe

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Grilled Gazpacho

Photo: Brian Woodcock; Styling: Lindsey Lower

Grilling adds a smoky dimension to Spain's favorite summertime soup. The trick is to grill the veggies over a screaming-hot fire, just long enough to char the exterior while leaving the vegetables raw in the center. Don't worry about removing all the char from the tomatoes and peppers—it adds fantastic flavor.

Grilled Gazpacho Recipe

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Chickpea and Vegetable Tagine

Photo: Brian Woodcock; Styling: Lindsey Lower

This simple stew, boldly flavored with exotic spices and packed with vegetables, is endlessly adaptable. You can try it any time of year with seasonal vegetables, adjusting the liquid and cooking time accordingly.
Chickpea and Vegetable Tagine Recipe

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Roasted Zucchini and Black Bean Tostadas with Crisp Radish Relish

Photo: Jason Wallis; Styling: Cindy Barr

The radish relish gives a hit of bright crunch to the tostada; sour cream adds a cool, creamy finish.
Roasted Zucchini and Black Bean Tostadas with Crisp Radish Relish Recipe

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Farro Salad with Cherry Tomato, Onion, and Almonds

Picnics and work lunches just got so much tastier! A hearty farro salad with all the fixins' will keep you full and satisfied for hours.

Farro Salad with Cherry Tomato, Onion, and Almonds Recipe

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Smoky Chopped Salad with Avocado

Photo: Hector Sanchez; Styling: Caroline M. Cunningham

Grilled—yes—grilled avocado is the secret to this salad's irresistible smokiness. Finish with a sprinkling of fresh radishes for crunch.

Smoky Chopped Salad with Avocado Recipe

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Curry Tofu-and-Bell Pepper Skewers with Sticky Coconut Couscous

Tasty Thai flavors mingle in this curried tofu dish. We suggest doubling the recipe for sticky coconut couscous. You'll want to eat it again and again.

Curry Tofu-and-Bell Pepper Skewers with Sticky Coconut Couscous Recipe

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BBQ Tempeh and Mushroom Kebabs

Photo: Randy Mayor; Styling: Lindsey Lower

Give tempeh a try in this veggie-filled BBQ dish! Meat, who?

BBQ Tempeh and Mushroom Kebabs Recipe

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Watermelon-and-Feta Orzo Salad

Photo: Hector Sanchez; Styling: Buffy Hargett Miller

Punch up this classic pairing of watermelon and feta with peppery watercress or arugula.
Watermelon-and-Feta Orzo Salad Recipe

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Spinach-Feta Pizza

This pizza may skip the meat, but there's enough flavor to go around!

Spinach-Feta Pizza Recipe

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Arugula, Tomato, and Almond Salad

Photo: Iain Bagwell; Styling: Lindsey Lower

Peppery arugula and sweet summer tomatoes are matched by crunchy toasted almonds in this perfectly light salad.

Arugula, Tomato, and Almond Salad Recipe

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Pappardelle with Corn and Feta

Pappardelle's ribbony shape elevates weeknight pasta dinners. If you want a creamier texture in this dish, substitute soft goat cheese for the feta.
Pappardelle with Corn and Feta Recipe

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Cucumber Gazpacho with Toasted Rye Croutons

Photo: Randy Mayor; Styling: Lindsey Lower

Need this soup right away? Do a rapid chill: Transfer soup to a zip-top plastic bag, and set bag in an ice bath for 30 minutes.
Cucumber Gazpacho with Toasted Rye Croutons Recipe

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Salad Pizza

Don't dirty another bowl for your side salad! Throw it on top of the pizza instead.

Salad Pizza Recipe

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Grilled Pepper, Onion, and Blue Cheese Salad

Photo: Randy Mayor; Styling: Claire Spollen

This summer salad is loaded with flavor from grilled onions and blue cheese.

Grilled Pepper, Onion, and Blue Cheese Salad Recipe

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Green Machine Salad

Photo: Hector Sanchez; Styling: Buffy Hargett Miller

There's enough acidity to keep the apples from turning brown if made up to three hours ahead. Use a vegetable peeler to transform asparagus into thin ribbons, a technique that also works well with carrots.
Green Machine Salad Recipe

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Creamy Coconut-Citrus Waffle

Photo: Randy Mayor; Styling: Lindsey Lower

The freezer aisle of your grocery store is stocked with a hearty selection of whole-grain toaster waffles that have less than 100 calories per serving. That's a low-calorie, grain-rich base for tasty combos that go way beyond butter and syrup.
Creamy Coconut-Citrus Waffle Recipe

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Zucchini and Red Pepper Frittata

Photo: Stephen Devries; Styling: Lindsey Lower

This recipe uses another ingredient many gardeners have in abundance: zucchini.

Zucchini and Red Pepper Frittata Recipe

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Tomato, Feta, and Thyme Farfalle

Photo: Colin Clark; Styling: Missie Neville Crawford

Less than 200 calories per serving means this dish is a perfect light lunch for any weekday.

Tomato, Feta, and Thyme Farfalle Recipe

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Caprese Zucchini

Photo: Randy Mayor; Styling: Lindsey Lower

If your garden is bursting at the seams with zucchini, it's time to start adding it to everything, including the classic Italian tomato dish.

Caprese Zucchini Recipe

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Red Pepper Couscous

Photo: Randy Dausch; Styling: Lindsey Lower

Israeli couscous has a similar texture to pasta and pairs wonderfully with fresh herbs and veggies.

Red Pepper Couscous Recipe

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Grape Tomato, Olive, and Spinach Pasta

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Blackberry-Brie Pizzettas

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Summer Veggie Sandwich

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Roasted Asparagus with Egg and Tomato

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Zucchini-Potato Casserole

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Basil Summer Rolls with Peanut Dipping Sauce

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"New" New Mexican Green Chile Cheeseburgers

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Blueberry-and-Kale Grain Salad

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Grilled Cheese and Green Chile Sandwiches

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Sweet Pea-and-Mint Pasta Toss

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Nor-Cal Veggie Sandwiches with Hazelnut Butter

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Grilled Gazpacho

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Chickpea and Vegetable Tagine

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Roasted Zucchini and Black Bean Tostadas with Crisp Radish Relish

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Farro Salad with Cherry Tomato, Onion, and Almonds

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Smoky Chopped Salad with Avocado

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Curry Tofu-and-Bell Pepper Skewers with Sticky Coconut Couscous

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BBQ Tempeh and Mushroom Kebabs

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Watermelon-and-Feta Orzo Salad

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Spinach-Feta Pizza

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Arugula, Tomato, and Almond Salad

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Pappardelle with Corn and Feta

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Cucumber Gazpacho with Toasted Rye Croutons

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Salad Pizza

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Grilled Pepper, Onion, and Blue Cheese Salad

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Green Machine Salad

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