Tag: vegetarian

Butternut Squash and Goat Cheese Pasta

Butternut Squash and Goat Cheese Pasta

This is a tasty alfredo like vegetarian dish perfect for a chilly day. Ingredients: 8 ounces pasta (I used cavatappi noodles) 1/2 butternut squash peeled and cubed 1/2 onion chopped 8 ounces crumbled goat cheese 1 teaspoon garlic powder 1 tablespoon fresh basil or basil 

<strong>Vegetarian Tortilla Casserole</strong>

Vegetarian Tortilla Casserole

I was a little unsure about this recipe, but OMG it was so good.  I will definitely be making this again. If you don’t like spice you could omit the poblano and stick with mozzarella instead of using pepper jack cheese. Ingredients: 2 medium squash 

<strong>Chickpea Cheeseburger and Pasta Skillet</strong>

Chickpea Cheeseburger and Pasta Skillet

Until you taste this you won’t believe a vegetarian dish could taste so much like a cheeseburger.  I admit I was a little unsure about this recipe, but my kids and I absolutely loved it. I made this on a busy weeknight, and I was able to cook, eat, and clean everything up in less than an hour. 

Ingredients:

1 tablespoon extra-virgin olive oil

1 small yellow onion diced

1 bunch Swiss chard roughly chopped (I discarded the stems)

Two 15-ounce cans chickpeas rinsed and drained

One 14 ounce can crushed tomatoes

1 tablespoon cornstarch + 2 tablespoons water

1 teaspoon garlic powder

1 teaspoon onion powder

1 teaspoon paprika

1 teaspoon salt

Dash of pepper

¼ cup ketchup

2 tablespoons spicy brown mustard

1 tablespoon tomato paste

2 cups reduced sodium vegetable stock

One 8 ounce package of pasta (I used chickpea pasta)

2 cups grated cheddar

Directions:

  1. Heat the olive oil in a large skillet over medium heat.
  2. Add the onions and cook for 3 minutes.
  3. Add the Swiss chard and cook for 1 minute.
  4. Add the chickpeas and tomatoes and cook until the tomatoes are simmering.
  5. Mix the cornstarch with 2 tablespoons of water in a small bowl.  Add the slurry to the skillet.
  6. Add the garlic powder, onion powder, paprika, salt, and pepper. Mix in.
  7. Add the ketchup, mustard, and tomato paste.
  8. Add the stock and noodles.  Stir to combine.
  9. Cover and cook for 10 minutes stirring occasionally.
  10. Sprinkle with cheese and allow it to melt in.  Then serve and enjoy!
Butternut Squash and Black Bean Chili

Butternut Squash and Black Bean Chili

Chili is the perfect lunch or dinner on cold winter days.  This vegetarian chili packs a punch with a kicking mixture of spices. Recipe adapted from Food Network Ingredients: ½ butternut squash peeled and cubed ½ rutabaga peeled and cubed 1 bell pepper diced ½ 

Stuffed Peppers with Ricotta and Kale

Stuffed Peppers with Ricotta and Kale

I love stuffed peppers. I am always experimenting with different fillings.  As usual these are filled with veggies and absolutely delicious.  These can be prepped in advance and stored in the refrigerator until ready to serve. Recipe adapted from Food Network Ingredients- 2 large bell 

Shakshuka with Chickpeas

Shakshuka with Chickpeas

I kept seeing different versions of shakshuka online and in food magazines, so I decided to try it. This is a filling meal packed with vegetables and protein.

Recipe adapted from Food Network

Ingredients:

1 can reduced sodium chickpeas drained

2 cups spinach (dice)

1 diced bell pepper

1/2 pint cherry tomatoes cut in half

1/2 sweet onion diced

2 cloves garlic diced

1 can petite diced tomatoes with green chiles

1 teaspoon ground cumin

4 large eggs

1/2 cup feta cheese

1-2 tablespoons fresh cilantro

Directions:

  1. Preheat oven to 375 degrees.
  2. Spray a nonstick pan with olive oil spray.
  3. Sauté spinach, peppers, onion, cherry tomatoes, diced tomatoes, garlic with 1/3 cup water. Bring to a simmer. Add in chickpeas and cumin. Cook and stir occasionally for 20 minutes.
  4. Make 4 wells in the sauce and crack an egg in each well.
  5. Transfer skillet to the oven and bake for 8 minutes until eggs are just set. (Eggs will continue to cook in the sauce).
  6. Remove from oven. Sprinkle feta cheese and cilantro on top.
  7. Enjoy!
Tofu Reubens

Tofu Reubens

This is a low carb take on a Reuben that I thought turned out really well. This was so good I made it again for lunch the next day. Recipe adapted from Food Network: Ingredients: 1 lb package of firm tofu (you can use all 

Mexican Zucchini Lasagna

Mexican Zucchini Lasagna

This is a vegetarian “lasanga” featuring zucchini as the noodles, black beans as the protein, and salsa as the sauce with a layer of cheese in the middle and on the top. I may add even more vegetables to the mix the next time I 

Veggie Enchiladas

Veggie Enchiladas

I love enchiladas and I try to add vegetables to my diet. These enchiladas use black beans for protein and a ton of vegetables.

Recipe adapted from Food Network

Ingredients:

1 can reduced sodium black beans

4 cups spinach diced (measure before dicing)

1 cup nonfat plain Greek yogurt

15 ounces tomato puree

1/2 onion diced

1/2 large carrot peeled and diced

1 bell pepper diced

1 zucchini diced

2 garlic cloves

4 whole wheat tortillas

1 teaspoon cumin

2 teaspoons chile powder

1 tablespoon taco seasoning

1 cup shredded cheese divided (pepper jack, taco, Mexican, Monterey jack, cheddar, etc..)

Alternate: I used 1/2 cup shredded cheese in the filling and placed slices of pepper jack cheese on the top.

Directions:

  1. Spray pan with olive oil spray. Sauté spinach until wilted. Add black beans, yogurt, 1/2 cup of cheese. Mix until combined and cheese is melted.
  2. Spray another large non-stick pan with olive oil spray. Sauté diced onion, carrots, garlic, peppers, and zucchini until soft. (I used my food processor to dice vegetables).
  3. Add tomato puree, cumin, and chili powder. Simmer sauce for 5 minutes.
  4. Place 1 cup of sauce in bottom of 8×8 pan to coat the bottom. Place 1/2 cup filling in each tortilla and roll. Place tortilla seam side down in the pan. Repeat for remaining three tortillas. Pour sauce over enchiladas.
  5. Sprinkle shredded cheese on top of the sauce.
  6. Cook now for 30 minutes at 350 degrees. Or refrigerate until ready to serve. Then cook for 45 minutes at 350 degrees until food is cooked through and warm.
Zachos (Zucchini Nachos)

Zachos (Zucchini Nachos)

I love the cheesy and salsa flavor from nachos, but I try to limit my carbs. Zachos are a fantastic way to get a nacho flavor while filling up with vegetables. Ingredients: 2 zucchini Cheese of your choice- pepper jack, Taco mixture, Monterey jack, cheddar…