These cacio e pepe beans on toast are a rich, cozy twist on the classic Roman pasta, made with creamy white beans instead of noodles. Butter, black pepper, and pecorino melt together into a silky, savory sauce that coats the beans. Spooned over crisp, buttery sourdough toast, it’s quick, comforting, and packed with flavor.
The Easiest Spinach Lasagna with Ricotta
My spinach ricotta lasagna is rich, comforting, and surprisingly easy to make. I layer no-boil lasagna noodles with creamy ricotta blended with spinach, marinara sauce, and melty mozzarella. Everything is baked together into a classic vegetarian lasagna that’s perfect for weeknight dinners.
Creamy One-Pan Gnocchi with Chickpeas and Kale
Creamy gnocchi with chickpeas and kale is a quick, nourishing one-pan dinner. Pan-fried gnocchi gets golden and crisp before simmering in a lemony cream sauce with tender kale and creamy chickpeas. Ready in about 20 minutes, it’s an easy weeknight recipe full of comforting flavors and simple ingredients.
Vegetarian Skillet Lasagna (One-Pan & Loaded with Veggies)
This vegetarian skillet lasagna is an easy one-pan dinner loaded with vegetables, lentils, ricotta, and plenty of melty mozzarella. Skip the layering and the oven — this stovetop lasagna comes together in about 45 minutes and delivers all the rich, saucy, cheesy comfort of the classic.
Baked Ricotta with Lemon, Thyme, and Parmesan
Golden, cheesy, and creamy, this baked ricotta is savory and delicious, with lemon zest, fresh thyme, and Parmesan. Baked until puffed and spoonable, it’s an easy yet elegant appetizer that pairs perfectly with crostini, crackers, or crusty bread. Simple to prepare and impressive to serve, this lemon-herb ricotta is ideal for entertaining — or an elevated girl dinner.
Fluffy Cottage Cheese Waffles (High Protein)
These cottage cheese waffles are fluffy on the inside, golden on the outside, and naturally high in protein. Made easily in a blender with a mix of whole wheat and all-purpose flour, they’re perfect for a make-ahead breakfast or weekend brunch. Freeze the extras and reheat for busy mornings — they taste just as good the second time around.
Smoky Black Bean Soup (Ready in 30 Minutes)
This easy black bean soup is hearty, smoky, and packed with bold flavor. Made with canned black beans, chipotle peppers, and warm spices, it simmers into a rich, comforting soup that’s naturally vegetarian and ready in 30 minutes. Purée it smooth or leave it chunky — it's delicious either way.
Stuffed Butternut Squash with Brown Rice, Cranberries & Pecans
This stuffed butternut squash is a cozy, flavorful vegetarian main that’s perfect for fall or holiday dinners. Tender roasted squash is filled with a hearty mixture of brown rice, chickpeas, tangy cranberries, crunchy toasted pecans, and nutty Gruyere, creating a savory-sweet combination that’s satisfying to eat and beautiful to look at.
Crispy Seasoned Air Fryer Tofu
This Crispy Air Fryer Tofu is golden, flavorful, and perfectly seasoned. Torn tofu chunks are tossed in oil seasoned with smoked paprika and garlic powder, coated lightly in cornstarch and nutritional yeast, and air-fried until irresistibly crisp on the outside and tender inside. Easy, high-protein, and seriously addictive.
Creamy Gochujang Pasta with Tempeh
This Creamy Gochujang Pasta dish is a fusion dish with incredible umami flavor and just the right amount of heat. The smooth, creamy gochujang sauce coats every bit of pasta, while crispy tempeh adds satisfying crunch and protein. Ready in about 30 minutes, it's a spicy, comforting pasta dish you'll want to make again and again.
Marry Me Butter Beans On Toast
Beans on toast so good you'll want to put a ring on it! These Marry Me Butter Beans combine panfried butter beans with a creamy Tuscan sauce featuring sundried tomatoes, wilted kale, and crisp, toasted sourdough bread. It's the ultimate quick and easy toast for dinner!
Creamy Cottage Cheese Alfredo - Protein Packed!
Step aside, heavy cream! This tested-till-perfect cottage cheese Alfredo sauce is creamy, dreamy, and made with just a handful of ingredients. With over 20 grams protein per serving, this is the Alfredo sauce of my dreams!
Cottage Cheese Ranch Dip
This simple Cottage Cheese Ranch Dip is made with cottage cheese that's blended until smooth and seasoned with fresh herbs and Ranch seasonings. A perfect protein-packed snack or appetizer, and it only takes a few minutes to make!
Strawberry Banana Tofu Smoothie (29 grams of protein!)
This Strawberry Banana Tofu Smoothie is packed with 29 grams of protein without using any protein powder, thanks to soy milk and firm tofu. Creamy banana, juicy strawberries, and a squeeze of zesty lemon juice make this one delicious and satisfying vegan smoothie. Perfect for breakfast or snacks!
Easy Peach Muffins with Oat Flour
These peach muffins are as easy as they are delicious. Made with a blend of flours (all-purpose, whole wheat, and oat), the base is sturdy, yet the crumb is delicate. Sour cream adds tang, and fresh peaches add the perfect sweetness.
Garlicky White Bean Dip
This garlicky White Bean Dip is a silky smooth, sophisticated cousin to hummus. Made with mellowed-out garlic that has been gently poached in olive oil, and seasoned with thyme and lemon, white bean purée is perfect alongside veggies, crackers, or pita.
Blueberry Cottage Cheese Muffins
These blueberry cottage cheese muffins are your new favorite breakfast or snack! Packed with protein thanks to cottage cheese, bursting with blueberries, and naturally sweetened with honey, this is a muffin you're going to want to get into rotation.
High-Protein Marry Me Pasta with Cottage Cheese
This Marry Me Pasta is so good, you'll want to put a ring on it. A protein-packed cottage cheese pasta sauce blended smooth with sundried tomatoes, fresh basil, and just a splash of heavy cream to keep it luxurious. Ready in under 30 minutes and with over 20 grams of protein per serving, this is your new favorite vegetarian pasta recipe.
Blueberry Cheesecake Cottage Cheese Smoothie (protein packed!)
This blueberry cottage cheese smoothie is made with frozen banana, frozen blueberries, a dash of vanilla, and a generous scoop of cottage cheese for those Blueberry Cheesecake Vibes. Packed with protein without any protein powder, this smoothie is great for breakfast or healthy snacking.
Greek Yogurt Ranch Dressing
Greek Yogurt Ranch Dressing is a creamy, healthy homemade ranch dip made with tangy yogurt, fresh herbs, zesty lemon juice, and a secret ingredient for that pungent ranch vibe. Ditch the bottled salad dressing and make this protein-packed homemade yogurt ranch instead!
Swedish Pancakes (protein packed!)
This classic Swedish Pancakes recipe is perfect for breakfast, lunch, and dinner. Thinner than American pancakes but thick enough to sink your teeth into, Swedish pancakes are packed with protein thanks to lots of eggs and milk. Serve with whipped cream and berries or your favorite sweet or savory toppings.
Creamy, Dreamy Marry Me Chickpeas
These Marry Me Chickpeas are so delicious you'll be down on one knee! Made with a creamy Tuscan-inspired sauce with sun-dried tomatoes, these luscious, saucy chickpeas are perfect served with crusty bread. And the best part? Dinner is ready in less than 20 minutes.
Buffalo Butter Bean Salad
This Spicy Butterbean Salad combines warm butterbeans with buffalo sauce, crunchy lettuce, cool ranch dressing, crispy pita croutons, and crumbles of salty blue cheese (optional but highly recommended!). It's the most delicious combination of things, and packed with good nutrition, too!
Roasted Cauliflower and White Bean Salad
This hearty vegan roasted cauliflower salad with cannellini beans, chewy farro, and toasted pine nuts is great warm or cold.
Okonomiyaki - Japanese Cabbage Pancake
Okonomiyaki, or Japanese cabbage pancakes, are my favorite clean-out-the-crisper-drawer dinner recipe. Add whatever vegetables you have on hand to sweet white cabbage, fluffy eggs, and a bit of flour. Cook them on the stovetop, and you’ve got a veggie-packed dinner ready in minutes!
Spicy Coleslaw with a kick!
Spicy Coleslaw is here to jazz up your cookouts and add some ka-pow to your next veggie burger. It’s got the creamy-crisp factor you want in a good slaw recipe, but it also brings some zip (thanks lime juice!) and heat (hat tip to sriracha!)
Veggie-Loaded Black Bean Enchiladas
These Easy Black Bean Enchiladas are loaded with veggies, protein-packed black beans, and deliciously melty cheese. Zippy red enchilada sauce is poured down the middle of the pan for tender saucy centers and crisp-edged enchiladas. Perfect for meal prep and freezer friendly to boot, these vegetarian enchiladas are a family favorite.
Crisp and Tender Cabbage Steaks
These Roasted Cabbage Steaks are a simple side dish that’s surprisingly flavorful, with savory garlic powder, smoked paprika, and a drizzle of melted butter. Roasting in the oven makes the edges fantastically crispy and browned while the centers are tender and caramelized. You’ve never had cabbage like this before!
Nourishing Kale and White Bean Soup with Potatoes
This simple and nourishing Kale and White Bean Soup recipe combines creamy white beans, starchy potatoes, and loads of veggies with Tuscan kale for a delicious vegetarian soup that's on the table in under an hour. Simmered on your stovetop, this is a one-pot recipe that the whole family will love.
Pasta e Ceci (Italian Chickpea and Pasta Stew)
Pasta e Ceci is an easy and delicious vegetarian recipe. This classic Italian chickpea and pasta stew is comfort food to the max! Everything comes together in one pot on the stovetop, combining creamy chickpeas with perfectly al dente pasta in a veggie-loaded broth. Simple, nourishing, and packed with plant-based protein.
Red Lentil Stew
This easy Red Lentil Stew is the perfect weeknight dinner when you want something healthy, quick, and delicious. This vegetarian stew recipe is loaded with veggies, and comes together in under 30 minutes. Make Instant Pot Lentil Stew or cook it on your stove top, and serve with rice or pasta. Top with chili flakes if you want to bring the heat, or leave it as is for the kids.
How to Cook Chickpeas
Learn how to cook chickpeas from scratch with this simple step-by-step tutorial. Covering three different ways to cook dried chickpeas, you'll end up with creamy, perfectly cooked beans every time. Cooking chickpeas is easy, and it makes the best, most tender, delicious garbanzo beans you've ever had!
Layered Taco Dip
Skip store-bought — this vegetarian Layered Taco Dip is a lightened-up riff on the
classic seven-layer dip. Made without cream cheese, my tasty taco dip recipe is
loaded with good-for-you ingredients like refried beans (homemade or canned),
Greek yogurt, quick guacamole, and loads of chopped veggies. Gotta love a no-
cook appetizer that’s ready in 20 minutes from start to finish!
Instant Pot Black Eyed Peas
Make easy Instant Pot Black Eyed Peas FAST with no soaking required! Dried black-eyed peas are cooked in a smoky broth that's completely vegan and packed with flavor. Stir in your favorite greens for a delicious stew that's perfect for New Year's Day or any day!
Instant Pot Refried Beans with Dried Pinto Beans
This recipe for Instant Pot refried beans is a BIG upgrade over canned beans, and it’s shockingly easy to make with dried pinto beans! All you need to do is quickly sauté yellow onion, fresh garlic, and jalapeños, then let the Instant Pot do the rest. The result is perfectly creamy and smoky refried beans that pair well with just about anything.
Cheesy Bean and Rice Burritos
Cheesy Bean and Rice Burritos are the perfect quick and easy meal! Made with refried beans, super simple seasoned rice, and sharp cheese, this is the perfect vegetarian meal for busy nights or on the go.
Pumpkin Curry Soup
Introducing our favorite pumpkin soup recipe: Pumpkin Curry Soup! Made with Thai red curry paste and coconut milk, this spicy pumpkin soup is vegan, gluten-free, paleo, and Whole 30 compliant. Plus, it's easy to make, super quick, and incredibly delicious!
25-Minute Creamy Kale Pasta (Vegetarian)
Creamy Kale Pasta is a quick, easy, and nourishing vegetarian meal that comes together in less than 30 minutes. Toss your favorite pasta shape with garlicky kale, lemon zest, a pinch of red pepper flakes, and the easiest cream sauce for a truly delicious dinner.
Black Bean Tostadas
These quick and easy Black Bean Tostadas are made with oven-crisped tortillas, refried black beans, and all of your favourite toppings. Simple to make and endlessly customizable, these vegetarian tostadas are a family favorite.
Refried Black Beans (creamy, smoky, spicy!)
These homemade Refried Black Beans are a cinch to make and are packed with flavor. A little bit spicy, a little bit smoky, thick, creamy, and so, so tasty. Completely vegan, and ready in under 30 minutes, this refried black beans recipe is the best!
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