A Year of Meatless Meals: April 2016

This is a Tex-Mex riff on the Korean rice dish bibimbap, in which various toppings are arranged over a bed of rice. Here, burrito bowl must-haves such as smoky black beans, fresh pico de gallo, and slaw top brown rice.

 

Whole-Grain Veggie Burrito Bowl Recipe

Move over, pesto: You're not the only sauce worth going green for. Pureed avocado makes this dish positively irresistible. Garnish with extra basil leaves, if desired.

 

Spaghetti with Spinach-Avocado Sauce Recipe

Say hello to next-level breakfast for dinner. Inspired by a traditional crispy, potato-studded Spanish tortilla, our quick-fix fluffy omelet is topped with potato chips for a touch of crunch.

Spanish "Tortilla" Omelet Recipe

Easily prepared in just 15 minutes, these cheesy griddled sandwiches are perfect for a speedy breakfast or lunch.

Cheddar-and-Tomato-Stuffed French Toast Recipe

Asian flavors blend beautifully in this simple noodle salad. Serve warm or chill and tote to work for a welcome change to your lunch routine.

Chinese Noodle Salad with Sesame Dressing Recipe

Make this dish gluten-free by using the brown rice elbow pasta and brown rice flour options listed in the ingredients.

Roasted Tomato Mac and Cheese Recipe

These quick, crispy fritters are packed with vegetables and get supercrisp in the pan. Omit the red pepper if you prefer a little less heat.

Broccoli-Carrot Fritters with Dill Sauce Recipe

Our one-pot primavera brings together seasonal favorites: fresh herbs, crunchy sugar snap peas, and sweet peas. Combining ricotta cheese with the salty water left over from boiling the pasta makes a super-easy, creamy sauce.

Spring Pea Pasta with Ricotta and Herbs Recipe

Add white beans to this fabulous pasta dish for a protein boost.

Zucchini-Mint Pasta Recipe

Serve with toasted bread and a leafy green side salad for an instant meatless dinner classic.

Creamy Baked Eggs with Herbs and Bacon Recipe

We used the Paderno 4-Blade Spiralizer to create our zoodles--the playful noodle-shaped spirals made from zucchini and other vegetables. You can also make the salad with straight strands cut with a mandoline.

Sesame Zoodle Salad Recipe

Scatter some chopped fresh oregano or parsley over the top of Roasted Red Pepper, Feta and Hummus Pizza just before serving for bright flavor and a splash of green.

Roasted Red Pepper, Feta and Hummus Pizza Recipe

Eggs for dinner? Yes, please--fancified with briny capers, fresh dill, and lemon zest.

Lemony Egg Salad Sandwiches with Capers and Dill Recipe

A stir-fry quinoa bowl brimming with fresh veggies and tofu is a healthy replacement for the days you just can't kick the craving for takeout.
Asian Stir-Fry Quinoa Bowl Recipe

Broccoli florets work wonders for beefing up this potato bowl.

Broccoli and Cheddar Mashed Potatoes Recipe

Serve egg, tomato, and spinach over toast for a quick meatless dinner in under 10 minutes.

Veggie Eggy Scramble Recipe

Make a big pot of this easy vegetarian dish for a hassle-free dinner or side. There's no need to soak the beans beforehand; they cook to a tender finish straight from the package.

Flageolet Beans with Rosemary and Thyme Recipe

After a hectic day at work, hearty bowlfuls of Vegetable-Lentil Soup await you in the slow cooker.

Vegetable-Lentil Soup Recipe

Lunch to go never looked so good. Try these portable veggie wraps with any flavor of hummus you like and whatever crisp veggies you have on hand.

Roasted Red Pepper Hummus Veggie Wraps Recipe

Tiny fingerling potatoes join Swiss chard, Gruyere cheese and eggs in this hearty one-pot dish.

Fingerling Potato-Leek Hash with Swiss Chard and Eggs Recipe

 A one-dish pasta meal is the perfect option for those busy weeknights. This simple and hearty Farfalle with Ricotta, Mint and Peas is ready to serve in just 22 minutes.

Farfalle with Ricotta, Mint and Peas Recipe

A light layer of creamy ricotta sprinkled with fresh herbs dresses up store-bought crust in this bread starter. Lemon juice and rind add just the right flavor lift.

Lemon-Ricotta Herbed Flatbread Recipe

After one slice of White Pizza, you'll discover that you don't need sauce to serve up a tasty pizza pie!
White Pizza Recipe

Green lentils keep a firm texture even after cooking, a desirable trait for this hearty salad.
Lentil Salad with Soft-Cooked Eggs Recipe

Fresh lasagna noodles offer silky texture without the work of making your own pasta. Here we cut the sheets into thick noodles. Sub pappardelle or fettuccine, if necessary.
Pasta Giardiniera Recipe

Besides the savory seasoning, the crispy zucchini rounds have a secret whole-grain weapon: amaranth in the breading. It makes them amazingly crunchy without overpowering the vegetable.

Crunchy Zucchini Chips Recipe

Pistachios, mint, and spinach team up to make an undeniably delicious pasta.

Spaghetti with Pistachio-Mint Pesto and Spinach Recipe

You'd never guess it's meatless. Topped with frozen meatless burger crumbles and taco seasoning, this Mexicali Tostada is just as good as it's non-vegetarian counterpart.

Mexicali Meatless Tostadas Recipe

Colorful, light, and flavorful, veggie-packed Banh Mi packs a major sandwich punch.

Mixed-Veggie Bánh Mì Recipe

A little baking soda softens the chickpeas for an ethereally smooth texture and irresistible bite.

Israeli-Style Hummus Recipe