sometimes you want to eat more veggies but can’t bring yourself to suffer through another boring salad. Luckily, there are plenty of ways to pack your meals with vegetables that are actually enjoyable and don’t feel like a chore. From soups and stews to pastas and quesadillas, these recipes sneak in greens and other veggies without making you feel like you’re being “healthy.”
Ciambotta
This Italian vegetable stew is a great way to load up on summer produce without turning to a salad. Customize it with beans, crusty bread, or even a little meat for a flexible, veggie-packed meal.
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Vegetable Bean Skillet
Packed with fresh vegetables and two types of beans, this skillet dish is a simple way to make a meatless meal full of flavor and protein.
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Spaghetti Alfredo with Broccoli
This lighter take on spaghetti alfredo combines creamy sauce with broccoli, making it an easy and comforting way to sneak more veggies into dinner.
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Instant Pot Lentil Vegetable Soup
Lentils, mushrooms, green beans, and spinach come together in this hearty soup. The Instant Pot makes it quick and easy for those nights when you want a veggie-filled meal in no time.
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Cheddar Cauliflower Burgers
These vegetarian burgers are made with cauliflower and stuffed with cheddar cheese, topped with pickled red cabbage and a cilantro pesto for a flavorful veggie alternative.
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Creamy Brussels Sprouts Soup
This garlic-infused Brussels sprout soup is creamy, quick, and made entirely in the blender. A great choice when you want veggies in a comforting form.
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Mexican Vegetable Soup
Filled with veggies and quinoa for a protein boost, this soup is ready in under 20 minutes and can be tailored to whatever produce you have. A perfect way to keep things simple but packed with goodness.
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Creamy Broccoli Soup
Rich and creamy with a crispy shallot topping, this broccoli soup is a flavorful way to enjoy your greens without turning to a salad.
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Tofu Fried Rice
A quick, veggie-packed meal that transforms tofu and leftover rice into a healthier takeout-inspired dinner. It’s easy to adapt with whatever veggies are in your fridge.
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Vegetable Cheddar Quesadilla
Whether you use fresh or frozen veggies, these cheesy quesadillas make a quick and effortless dinner with plenty of vegetables to keep things balanced.
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Winter Vegetable Curry
Loaded with butternut squash, cauliflower, kale, and chickpeas, this curry is a cozy way to enjoy winter vegetables without missing the meat.
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Lentil Pasta with Garlicky Greens
Red lentil pasta meets garlicky lemon kale and a cheesy topping for an easy, veggie-forward dinner that’s simple but satisfying.
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Sheet Pan BBQ Tofu & Vegetables
BBQ tofu baked with broccoli, peppers, and sweet potatoes in a dry rub and BBQ sauce makes for a flavorful sheet pan dinner packed with colorful veggies.
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