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hey guys! a tad bored so i figured i would share some of my favorite vegetarian/vegan recipes on here. if anyone has any of their own, feel free to share them in this thread!
spinach artichoke dip pasta (from mfp user pocket mole, off her blog goudamonster) - serves 6
3 cups rotini pasta
1 can artichoke hearts, drained and diced
2 tsp minced garlic
1 tbsp unsalted butter
1 cup milk
1 tbsp flour
3 oz cream cheese
1/4 cup grated parmesan cheese
1/4 cup shredded mozzarella
4 cups frozen spinach, thawed and drained
2 tbsp mayo or greek yogurt
cook pasta as directed, in large pan melt butter and stir in flour until it is thick/clumpy. add in milk, stir about 4-5 minutes until it becomes thicker. add in cream cheese, mayo and parmesan and stir until melted. drain pasta, add in spinach, artichoke hearts, garlic and pasta and toss until coated. transfer into baking pan, spinkle cheese over and bake 15-20 minutes until cheese is melted.
293 calories
taco salad - serves 2
1 cup meatless grounds
4 tbsp taco seasoning
lettuce
85 grams frozen pepper onion mix
100g sliced mushrooms
2 oz banana peppers
4 tbsp salsa
sour cream and cheese if desired
in large skillet, cook meatless grounds. add a little water and taco seasoning. add in peppers onions and mushrooms, cook until vegetables are done. top mixture over lettuce, add banana peppers and salsa and any other taco toppings
181 calories (without cheese or sour cream)
stroganoff
1 cup meatless grounds
3/4 cup canned mushrooms or fresh mushrooms
10 strips bell pepper
1 cup progresso cream of mushroom soup
2 cups egg noodles
garlic powder
in large skillet, cook meatless grounds. add in mushrooms and cream of mushroom soup and peppers, cook until soup comes to a bubble, add in garlic powder. serve over egg noodles
397 calories
tortellini salad - serves 1
100g cheese tortellini, cooked drained and cooled
1 tbsp diced red onion
romaine lettuce
5 or 6 cucumber slices
1/4 cup feta cheese
4 kalamata olives
1 oz banana peppers
50g mushrooms slices
2 tbsp honey dijon dressing
2 tsp grated parmesan
cook tortellini, drain and rise under cold water until cool. mix all ingredients together for a salad.
434 calories
spaghetti squash bake
1 spaghetti squash
1/2 jar marinara sauce
1/4-1/2 cup ricotta cheese
garlic powder
1/2 cup shredded mozzarella
stab spaghetti squash, cook in microwave 10 minutes. with a fork, peel out the insides of the squash. transfer into a baking pan, mix in marinara sauce, ricotta, garlic powder and sprinkle mozzarella. bake 15-20 minutes
252 calories
stuffed zucchini - serves 1
1 whole zucchini, cut in half and gutted
1/8 cup marinara sauce
1 tsp minced garlic
1 tsp chopped onion
1/4 cup shredded mozzarella
1/2 cup meatless grounds
in large skillet cook grounds and zucchini guts together with garlic and onion. fill zucchini with mixture, top with sauce and cheese. bake 15-20 minutes
209 calories
spinach baked ziti - serves 8
1 1/2 cup frozen spinach thawed and drained
1 container ziti pasta, cooked and drained
1 3/4 cup ricotta cheese
1 container marinara sauce
1 cup shredded mozzarella cheese
10g grated parmesan cheese
after pasta is cooked, transfer into baking pan. mix in ricotta spinach and marinara sauce, top with shredded mozzarella and parmesan. bake 15-20 minutes
345 calories
enchilada casserole - serves 4
1 slice red onion diced
1 cup enchilada sauce
1 cup frozen spinach thawed and drained
4 enchilada sized tortillas ripped in half
1 cup black beans
1 1/8 cup frozen pepper onion mix, thawed and drained
1 cup shredded cheddar cheese
1/2 cup sliced mushrooms
in baking pan, layer bottom with sauce or cooking spray. layer tortillas, red onion, spinach, black beans, peppers onions, mushrooms, sauce and cheese, continue to layer with tortillas and top with sauce and cheese. bake 15-20 minutes
359 calories
pasta with roasted red pepper sauce – serves 5
sauce:
4 bell peppers, coated in olive oil
1 tbsp minced garlic
½ cup vegetable broth
Spices to flavor
Roast peppers under broiler, turning sides until black and charred on all sides. Transfer into a plastic bag and let steam 20 minutes. Peel off skin, remove seeds and puree until thick. In saucepan, add in vegetable broth to desired consistency and spices and garlic, bring to a boil. While peppers are roasting, cook angel hair pasta as directed. Top sauce over pasta, add any veggies if desired.
Sauce – 63 calories
quinoa risotto
1 cup cooked quinoa
½ - 1 cup marinara sauce
¼-1/2 cup grated parmesan cheese
Once quinoa is cooked, mix in marinara sauce and parmesan cheese. If desired mix in spinach, mushrooms, peppers, onion etc
couscous surprise – serves 6
4 cups cooked couscous
1 package meatless grounds
1 cup pepper and onion mix
2 tbsp diced red onion
1 cup enchilada sauce
Taco seasoning for flavor
1 cup shredded cheddar jack cheese
In large pan cook meatless grounds, add peppers onion and taco seasoning, stir in enchilada sauce. Top over couscous with shredded cheese
293 calories
vegan slow cooker soup – serves 8
1/2 head cabbage, cut into bite sized pieces
8 oz baby carrots
1 bell pepper, diced
8 oz baby potatoes, cut into bite sized pieces
1 block tofu, crumbled
1 cup vegetable stock
1 can tomatoes diced with juice
1 package pearl onions
Oregano and garlic
Combine all ingredients in slow cooker, cook on low setting 8 hours
125 calories
pesto pizza – serves 6
1 large pizza crust, would be good also with a cauliflower crust
1 packet pesto mix
4 tbsp olive oil
1 cup shredded mozzarella cheese
1 cup spinach, thawed and drained
Make pesto sauce according to package direction, add a little flour if needed to thicken the sauce. Top on pizza crust add cheese and spinach, bake until cheese melted and crust crispy. If using cauliflower crust, cook the crust first then add the toppings then bake until done.
279 calories per slice, makes 6 slices
sushi bowls – serves 2
1 ½ cups cooked rice
10 slices cucumber
½ cup steamed asparagus
½ cup edamame
3 oz baby carrots diced
2 tbsp soy sauce
½ nori sheet, crumbled
Toss ingredients between two bowls of rice
266 calories
seitan "cheese steaks" – serves 2
1 small onion, sliced
1 green pepper sliced
1 red pepper sliced
2 cloves garlic minced
1 pkg seitan, finely sliced (or make your own using vital wheat gluten, cheaper and tastier)
1 tsp garlic powder
1 tsp vegan worchestershire sauce
4 slices provolone cheese
2 sandwich rolls/hoagies
1 cup marinara sauce (optional)
Sautee peppers and onions in large skillet over medium heat, cover and simmer until become translucent. Add garlic cloves and sliced seitan, make sure that water is pressed out of seitan before cooking. Mix in worchestershire sauce, garlic powder while consistently stirring, cook 4 minutes until seitan turns golden. Top with cheese until melted, transfer mixture onto hoagie roll and top with marinara sauce if desired.
447 calories per sandwich (without marinara sauce)
quinoa patties (from skinnytaste.com) – serves 7 (2 patties per serving)
1 cup uncooked quinoa
2 cups water
4 eggs, whisked
1/3 cup parmesan cheese
3 large scallions or red onion, diced
3 cloves garlic, minced
½ tsp salt
1 cup frozen spinach, thawed and drained
1 cup plain breadcrumbs
Cooking spray
Cook quinoa as directed with 2 cups of water. Let quinoa completely cool. In large bowl combine quinoa, eggs, parmesan, scallions/onions, garlic, salt, spinach and breadcrumbs. Let everything sit a few minutes to absorb all liquid. For ¼ cup patties. In large skillet spray, cook patties on each side about 8-10 minutes per side, covered over medium-low heat.
Per 2 patties – 236 calories
chickpea soup (from weight watchers vegetarian cookbook) – serves 4
1 medium red onion, diced
3 tsp minced garlic
½ tsp dried sage
1 tsp ground black pepper
2 cups vegetable broth
½ package frozen spinach, thawed and drained
½ tsp salt
2 tbsp lemon juice
1 ¾ can chick peas
In large pan, bring broth to a boil, add in all ingredients but lemon juice, and cook up to 10 minutes. If desired, can add lemon juice now and leave as a broth based. If not, add the soup into a blender and blend into a creamy like soup, return to pot and bring back to a boil, stir in lemon juice at the end
188 calories
sweet potato burritos – serves 4
8 pieces canned sweet potatoes, heated
1 container red kidney beans, drained
½ cup red onion diced
1 tbsp chilli powder
¾ tsp cumin
1 ¼ tsp spicy brown mustard
1 tbsp soy sauce
1 oz cheddar jack cheese shredded
4 tortillas
Water
Mash kidney beans, in large skillet stir in some water and add spices and mustard. Mash sweet potatoes separately. Spread mixtures over 4 tortillas, and top with cheese. Roll up into burritos and bake in oven until crispy
321 calories
shirataki stir fry – serves 2
1 package shirataki noodles, rinsed and drained
1 cup frozen spinach, thawed and drained
1 cup frozen veggie stir fry mix
2/3 cup pepper onion mix
In large skillet, dry cook shirataki noodles for about 7 minutes. Add in vegetables and cook until vegetables are done. If desired, add protein such as meatless chicken or tofu, and top with desired stir fry sauce
120 calories (without protein or sauce)
awesome oats – serves 1
½ cup quick oats cooked
½ cup applesauce unsweetened
Pumpkin pie spice
Stir in applesauce and pumpkin pie spice
165 calories
pizzadilla – serves 1
¼ cup meatless chkn tenders
1 tortilla
1 wedge laughing cow light cheese or ¼ cup shredded mozzarella (higher calories)
1/8 cup marinara sauce
¼ cup pepper onion mix
¼ cup frozen spinach, thawed and drained
Spray large skillet, spread marinara sauce on tortilla, add toppings and cheese. Cook over medium heat until cheese melts and tortilla becomes crispy, flip in half like a quesadilla.
246 calories
vegan eggplant curry – serves 4
1 eggplant, diced
2 tbsp tomato paste
½ cup coconut milk
1 tsp minced garlic
½ tsp chilli powder
½ tsp cumin
½ tsp ground mustard
½ tsp cayenne
2/3 cup frozen pearl onions, thawed
1 bell pepper, diced
In large pan, spray with cooking spray and toss in onions, peppers and eggplant. Once eggplant becomes soft, stir in tomato paste and spices until coated. Stir in coconut milk and bring to a boil. Top over rice, couscous, quiona, etc.
74 calories (without rice, quinoa, couscous etc)
spinach artichoke dip pasta (from mfp user pocket mole, off her blog goudamonster) - serves 6
3 cups rotini pasta
1 can artichoke hearts, drained and diced
2 tsp minced garlic
1 tbsp unsalted butter
1 cup milk
1 tbsp flour
3 oz cream cheese
1/4 cup grated parmesan cheese
1/4 cup shredded mozzarella
4 cups frozen spinach, thawed and drained
2 tbsp mayo or greek yogurt
cook pasta as directed, in large pan melt butter and stir in flour until it is thick/clumpy. add in milk, stir about 4-5 minutes until it becomes thicker. add in cream cheese, mayo and parmesan and stir until melted. drain pasta, add in spinach, artichoke hearts, garlic and pasta and toss until coated. transfer into baking pan, spinkle cheese over and bake 15-20 minutes until cheese is melted.
293 calories
taco salad - serves 2
1 cup meatless grounds
4 tbsp taco seasoning
lettuce
85 grams frozen pepper onion mix
100g sliced mushrooms
2 oz banana peppers
4 tbsp salsa
sour cream and cheese if desired
in large skillet, cook meatless grounds. add a little water and taco seasoning. add in peppers onions and mushrooms, cook until vegetables are done. top mixture over lettuce, add banana peppers and salsa and any other taco toppings
181 calories (without cheese or sour cream)
stroganoff
1 cup meatless grounds
3/4 cup canned mushrooms or fresh mushrooms
10 strips bell pepper
1 cup progresso cream of mushroom soup
2 cups egg noodles
garlic powder
in large skillet, cook meatless grounds. add in mushrooms and cream of mushroom soup and peppers, cook until soup comes to a bubble, add in garlic powder. serve over egg noodles
397 calories
tortellini salad - serves 1
100g cheese tortellini, cooked drained and cooled
1 tbsp diced red onion
romaine lettuce
5 or 6 cucumber slices
1/4 cup feta cheese
4 kalamata olives
1 oz banana peppers
50g mushrooms slices
2 tbsp honey dijon dressing
2 tsp grated parmesan
cook tortellini, drain and rise under cold water until cool. mix all ingredients together for a salad.
434 calories
spaghetti squash bake
1 spaghetti squash
1/2 jar marinara sauce
1/4-1/2 cup ricotta cheese
garlic powder
1/2 cup shredded mozzarella
stab spaghetti squash, cook in microwave 10 minutes. with a fork, peel out the insides of the squash. transfer into a baking pan, mix in marinara sauce, ricotta, garlic powder and sprinkle mozzarella. bake 15-20 minutes
252 calories
stuffed zucchini - serves 1
1 whole zucchini, cut in half and gutted
1/8 cup marinara sauce
1 tsp minced garlic
1 tsp chopped onion
1/4 cup shredded mozzarella
1/2 cup meatless grounds
in large skillet cook grounds and zucchini guts together with garlic and onion. fill zucchini with mixture, top with sauce and cheese. bake 15-20 minutes
209 calories
spinach baked ziti - serves 8
1 1/2 cup frozen spinach thawed and drained
1 container ziti pasta, cooked and drained
1 3/4 cup ricotta cheese
1 container marinara sauce
1 cup shredded mozzarella cheese
10g grated parmesan cheese
after pasta is cooked, transfer into baking pan. mix in ricotta spinach and marinara sauce, top with shredded mozzarella and parmesan. bake 15-20 minutes
345 calories
enchilada casserole - serves 4
1 slice red onion diced
1 cup enchilada sauce
1 cup frozen spinach thawed and drained
4 enchilada sized tortillas ripped in half
1 cup black beans
1 1/8 cup frozen pepper onion mix, thawed and drained
1 cup shredded cheddar cheese
1/2 cup sliced mushrooms
in baking pan, layer bottom with sauce or cooking spray. layer tortillas, red onion, spinach, black beans, peppers onions, mushrooms, sauce and cheese, continue to layer with tortillas and top with sauce and cheese. bake 15-20 minutes
359 calories
pasta with roasted red pepper sauce – serves 5
sauce:
4 bell peppers, coated in olive oil
1 tbsp minced garlic
½ cup vegetable broth
Spices to flavor
Roast peppers under broiler, turning sides until black and charred on all sides. Transfer into a plastic bag and let steam 20 minutes. Peel off skin, remove seeds and puree until thick. In saucepan, add in vegetable broth to desired consistency and spices and garlic, bring to a boil. While peppers are roasting, cook angel hair pasta as directed. Top sauce over pasta, add any veggies if desired.
Sauce – 63 calories
quinoa risotto
1 cup cooked quinoa
½ - 1 cup marinara sauce
¼-1/2 cup grated parmesan cheese
Once quinoa is cooked, mix in marinara sauce and parmesan cheese. If desired mix in spinach, mushrooms, peppers, onion etc
couscous surprise – serves 6
4 cups cooked couscous
1 package meatless grounds
1 cup pepper and onion mix
2 tbsp diced red onion
1 cup enchilada sauce
Taco seasoning for flavor
1 cup shredded cheddar jack cheese
In large pan cook meatless grounds, add peppers onion and taco seasoning, stir in enchilada sauce. Top over couscous with shredded cheese
293 calories
vegan slow cooker soup – serves 8
1/2 head cabbage, cut into bite sized pieces
8 oz baby carrots
1 bell pepper, diced
8 oz baby potatoes, cut into bite sized pieces
1 block tofu, crumbled
1 cup vegetable stock
1 can tomatoes diced with juice
1 package pearl onions
Oregano and garlic
Combine all ingredients in slow cooker, cook on low setting 8 hours
125 calories
pesto pizza – serves 6
1 large pizza crust, would be good also with a cauliflower crust
1 packet pesto mix
4 tbsp olive oil
1 cup shredded mozzarella cheese
1 cup spinach, thawed and drained
Make pesto sauce according to package direction, add a little flour if needed to thicken the sauce. Top on pizza crust add cheese and spinach, bake until cheese melted and crust crispy. If using cauliflower crust, cook the crust first then add the toppings then bake until done.
279 calories per slice, makes 6 slices
sushi bowls – serves 2
1 ½ cups cooked rice
10 slices cucumber
½ cup steamed asparagus
½ cup edamame
3 oz baby carrots diced
2 tbsp soy sauce
½ nori sheet, crumbled
Toss ingredients between two bowls of rice
266 calories
seitan "cheese steaks" – serves 2
1 small onion, sliced
1 green pepper sliced
1 red pepper sliced
2 cloves garlic minced
1 pkg seitan, finely sliced (or make your own using vital wheat gluten, cheaper and tastier)
1 tsp garlic powder
1 tsp vegan worchestershire sauce
4 slices provolone cheese
2 sandwich rolls/hoagies
1 cup marinara sauce (optional)
Sautee peppers and onions in large skillet over medium heat, cover and simmer until become translucent. Add garlic cloves and sliced seitan, make sure that water is pressed out of seitan before cooking. Mix in worchestershire sauce, garlic powder while consistently stirring, cook 4 minutes until seitan turns golden. Top with cheese until melted, transfer mixture onto hoagie roll and top with marinara sauce if desired.
447 calories per sandwich (without marinara sauce)
quinoa patties (from skinnytaste.com) – serves 7 (2 patties per serving)
1 cup uncooked quinoa
2 cups water
4 eggs, whisked
1/3 cup parmesan cheese
3 large scallions or red onion, diced
3 cloves garlic, minced
½ tsp salt
1 cup frozen spinach, thawed and drained
1 cup plain breadcrumbs
Cooking spray
Cook quinoa as directed with 2 cups of water. Let quinoa completely cool. In large bowl combine quinoa, eggs, parmesan, scallions/onions, garlic, salt, spinach and breadcrumbs. Let everything sit a few minutes to absorb all liquid. For ¼ cup patties. In large skillet spray, cook patties on each side about 8-10 minutes per side, covered over medium-low heat.
Per 2 patties – 236 calories
chickpea soup (from weight watchers vegetarian cookbook) – serves 4
1 medium red onion, diced
3 tsp minced garlic
½ tsp dried sage
1 tsp ground black pepper
2 cups vegetable broth
½ package frozen spinach, thawed and drained
½ tsp salt
2 tbsp lemon juice
1 ¾ can chick peas
In large pan, bring broth to a boil, add in all ingredients but lemon juice, and cook up to 10 minutes. If desired, can add lemon juice now and leave as a broth based. If not, add the soup into a blender and blend into a creamy like soup, return to pot and bring back to a boil, stir in lemon juice at the end
188 calories
sweet potato burritos – serves 4
8 pieces canned sweet potatoes, heated
1 container red kidney beans, drained
½ cup red onion diced
1 tbsp chilli powder
¾ tsp cumin
1 ¼ tsp spicy brown mustard
1 tbsp soy sauce
1 oz cheddar jack cheese shredded
4 tortillas
Water
Mash kidney beans, in large skillet stir in some water and add spices and mustard. Mash sweet potatoes separately. Spread mixtures over 4 tortillas, and top with cheese. Roll up into burritos and bake in oven until crispy
321 calories
shirataki stir fry – serves 2
1 package shirataki noodles, rinsed and drained
1 cup frozen spinach, thawed and drained
1 cup frozen veggie stir fry mix
2/3 cup pepper onion mix
In large skillet, dry cook shirataki noodles for about 7 minutes. Add in vegetables and cook until vegetables are done. If desired, add protein such as meatless chicken or tofu, and top with desired stir fry sauce
120 calories (without protein or sauce)
awesome oats – serves 1
½ cup quick oats cooked
½ cup applesauce unsweetened
Pumpkin pie spice
Stir in applesauce and pumpkin pie spice
165 calories
pizzadilla – serves 1
¼ cup meatless chkn tenders
1 tortilla
1 wedge laughing cow light cheese or ¼ cup shredded mozzarella (higher calories)
1/8 cup marinara sauce
¼ cup pepper onion mix
¼ cup frozen spinach, thawed and drained
Spray large skillet, spread marinara sauce on tortilla, add toppings and cheese. Cook over medium heat until cheese melts and tortilla becomes crispy, flip in half like a quesadilla.
246 calories
vegan eggplant curry – serves 4
1 eggplant, diced
2 tbsp tomato paste
½ cup coconut milk
1 tsp minced garlic
½ tsp chilli powder
½ tsp cumin
½ tsp ground mustard
½ tsp cayenne
2/3 cup frozen pearl onions, thawed
1 bell pepper, diced
In large pan, spray with cooking spray and toss in onions, peppers and eggplant. Once eggplant becomes soft, stir in tomato paste and spices until coated. Stir in coconut milk and bring to a boil. Top over rice, couscous, quiona, etc.
74 calories (without rice, quinoa, couscous etc)
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These sound great! I'm definitely going to try the Chickpea soup. Have you heard of Appetite for Reduction? It's a low-calorie vegan cook book.0
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