A Year of Meatless Meals: April 2016
Whole-Grain Veggie Burrito Bowl
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
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Spaghetti with Spinach-Avocado Sauce
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
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Spanish "Tortilla" Omelet
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
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Cheddar-and-Tomato-Stuffed French Toast
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
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Chinese Noodle Salad with Sesame Dressing
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
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Roasted Tomato Mac and Cheese
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
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Broccoli-Carrot Fritters with Dill Sauce
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
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Spring Pea Pasta with Ricotta and Herbs
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
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Zucchini-Mint Pasta
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Creamy Baked Eggs with Herbs and Bacon
Serve with toasted bread and a leafy green side salad for an instant meatless dinner classic.
Creamy Baked Eggs with Herbs and Bacon Recipe
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Sesame Zoodle Salad
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
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Roasted Red Pepper, Feta and Hummus Pizza
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
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Lemony Egg Salad Sandwiches with Capers and Dill
Eggs for dinner? Yes, please--fancified with briny capers, fresh dill, and lemon zest.
Lemony Egg Salad Sandwiches with Capers and Dill Recipe
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Asian Stir-Fry Quinoa Bowl
Asian Stir-Fry Quinoa Bowl Recipe
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Broccoli and Cheddar Mashed Potatoes
Broccoli florets work wonders for beefing up this potato bowl.
Broccoli and Cheddar Mashed Potatoes Recipe
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Veggie Eggy Scramble
Serve egg, tomato, and spinach over toast for a quick meatless dinner in under 10 minutes.
Veggie Eggy Scramble Recipe
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Flageolet Beans with Rosemary and Thyme
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
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Vegetable-Lentil Soup
After a hectic day at work, hearty bowlfuls of Vegetable-Lentil Soup await you in the slow cooker.
Vegetable-Lentil Soup Recipe
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Roasted Red Pepper Hummus Veggie Wraps
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
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Fingerling Potato-Leek Hash with Swiss Chard and Eggs
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
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Farfalle with Ricotta, Mint and Peas
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
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Lemon-Ricotta Herbed Flatbread
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
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White Pizza
White Pizza Recipe
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Lentil Salad with Soft-Cooked Eggs
Lentil Salad with Soft-Cooked Eggs Recipe
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Pasta Giardiniera
Pasta Giardiniera Recipe
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Crunchy Zucchini Chips
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
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Spaghetti with Pistachio-Mint Pesto and Spinach
Pistachios, mint, and spinach team up to make an undeniably delicious pasta.
Spaghetti with Pistachio-Mint Pesto and Spinach Recipe
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Mexicali Meatless Tostadas
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
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Mixed-Veggie Bánh Mì
Colorful, light, and flavorful, veggie-packed Banh Mi packs a major sandwich punch.
Mixed-Veggie Bánh Mì Recipe
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Israeli-Style Hummus
A little baking soda softens the chickpeas for an ethereally smooth texture and irresistible bite.
Israeli-Style Hummus Recipe