Whether you’re following a vegetarian diet or simply want to eat more vegetables, these highly-rated dishes are worth giving a try. These dishes are also high in fiber, with at least 6 grams per serving. Eating a fiber-rich diet has a variety of health benefits, including reducing the risk of heart disease and diabetes and supporting healthy digestion. Options like Braised Lentils and Kale with Fried Egg and Eggplant Rollatini are great veggie-packed mains to try tonight.
Caprese Casserole
This healthy casserole is easy to make and perfect for a weeknight dinner. Don’t overcook the pasta, as it will become mushy. And don’t forget to drizzle on the balsamic vinegar at the end for a vibrant finish.
Lentil and kale stew with fried egg
Photographer: Jen Causey, Food Stylist: Melissa Gray, Prop Stylist: Shel Royster
These braised lentils are tossed in fire-roasted tomato soup with tender kale and topped with an egg for a protein-packed kick. Microwaveable lentils only require a short cooking time in a skillet. If you have pre-cooked or canned lentils on hand, you can use them instead, but you may need to reduce the cooking time by a few minutes to keep them from becoming too soft. We love the soft, runny yolk that coats the dish. If you’d like a firmer yolk, cover the pan and cook for 2-3 minutes longer.
Bitter green salad with beets and oranges
Beets may have an earthy taste, but this root veggie has the highest natural sugar content of any vegetable, and roasting it intensifies its sweetness. This jewel-toned Caprese substitutes beets for tomatoes, orange, and tangy arugula and radicchio for basil, with toasted breadcrumbs scattered on top for extra crunch.
Eggplant Rollatini
Photographer: Morgan Hunt Glaze, Food Stylist: Ruth Blackburn, Prop Stylist: Kristin Keeley
These tender eggplant rolls latini melt in your mouth. Baking the eggplant twice makes it softer when you roll it up. If you have leftover eggplant, chop it finely and saute it in oil with a little garlic and combine it with wilted dark leafy greens like spinach or kale for an easy side dish. Serve with some toasted whole wheat bread to complete the meal.
Slow Cooker Curried Sweet Potatoes and Cauliflower with Coconut and Cashews
Topped with crunchy coconut chips and roasted cashews, this vegetarian curry is rich and satisfying. A sprinkling of dried fruit accentuates the warm curry spices. Serve with brown rice or naan, if desired.
Creamy Sun-Dried Tomato and Roasted Red Pepper Casserole
This healthy vegetarian casserole is sure to stand out on any dinner table. Crushed red peppers add a little kick to this creamy main dish. Bottled roasted red peppers are quick and convenient, but if you have the time, why not roast your own?
Five-ingredient spaghetti with zucchini and parmesan
Rachel Marek
Aside from the staples like salt, pepper, and oil, this five-ingredient dinner is quick and easy to prepare. It’s delicious as is or seasoned with crushed red pepper and chopped herbs. For a heartier dinner, add a can of washed white beans and cooked chicken.
Creamy Mushroom and Orzo Soup with Lemon and Parmesan
This creamy mushroom soup is loaded with hearty orzo and plenty of veggies. Sherry, thyme, and lemon brighten and enhance the flavor, while sour cream thickens and adds a tangy kick to the soup.
Okra and chickpea tajine
This quick and easy okra and chickpea stew is full of Moroccan flavor. The name “tajine” refers to the two-part, cone-shaped casserole dish in which countless slow-cooked Moroccan dishes are made. This dish doesn’t have to be made in a tajine dish — a large pot will do — but if you have one, go for it.
Pumpkin and black bean soup
This quick and easy vegan pumpkin black bean soup is packed with veggies, and the convenient canned pumpkin, beans, and curried coconut milk make for a hearty fall meal.
Baked spinach and feta pasta
The feta cheese softens in the oven before being mixed with the spinach and pasta, which is then cooked in a baking dish. This one-pan pasta with feta cheese can be enjoyed on its own as a vegetarian main or served with sautéed chicken breasts for extra protein.
Creamy Zucchini and Chickpea Soup with Spinach
Canned chickpeas mixed with tahini give this simple vegetable soup a thick, creamy texture. Chickpeas also provide a satisfying plant-based protein, and when combined with vegetables, they’re packed with fiber, vitamins, and minerals. Serve this easy dinner with baguette slices.
Shakshuka (eggs stewed in spicy tomato sauce)
Shakshuka is a veggie dish featuring eggs cooked with a mixture of tomatoes, onions, peppers and spices, and is commonly served for breakfast or lunch in North Africa and the Middle East.
Chipotle Tofu Tacos
Here, you tear the tofu rather than cutting it, which may sound odd, but it’s the best way to get the crispy, crumbly edges reminiscent of fish tacos, and coating it in a flavorful cornstarch mixture maximizes the crunch.
Vegetable soup in the fridge
This recipe is intentionally flexible so you can incorporate just about any vegetable, add a drizzle of pesto sauce or a sprinkle of Parmesan cheese, or both.
Vegetable lasagna in white sauce
White Sauce Veggie Lasagna is a smooth sauce packed with veggies and lots of cheesy flavor. Layers of butternut squash add sweet, creamy flavor and texture. This vegetarian lasagna is packed with comfort in every bite.
Baked Butternut Squash, Kale and Sage Frittata
This easy frittata recipe is full of fall flavors thanks to creamy butternut squash, plenty of fresh sage, and earthy lacinato kale.
Tarkari (Afghan vegetable and chickpea soup)
Try topping this simple yet satisfying vegetable soup with a spoonful of red chutney. Recipe by Chef Naseema Kashefi of New Arrivals Supper Club.
Zucchini Stuffed with Black Beans, Corn, and Poblano Peppers
Who said vegetables have to be boring? Spice up your dinner with this recipe for zucchini stuffed with poblano peppers, black beans and corn.
