Meatless Meals Your Family Will Love

Legume and vegetable-based meals are easy-to-prepare, inexpensive and protein-rich substitutes for menus centered around meat. What’s more, vegetarian diets are associated with such health benefits as lower blood pressure and cholesterol, among others. Perfect for “Meatless Mondays”(or Fridays) or dinner with vegetarian friends, these tasty recipes are an excellent way to make vegetables the star of your meal.

Pasta Fagioli: Packed with spinach and protein-rich white kidney beans, this dish is sure to wow vegetarians and meat lovers alike.

Garden Harvest Lasagna: Mix up the Italian cheese classic by substituting zucchini and mushrooms, and sprinkle with basil, for a vegetarian delight.

Greek Pizza: Spinach leaves provide added nutrition and flavor for this family favorite.

Hearty Lentil Stew: Chock-full of vegetables and protein, this dish will both fill you up and warm you up.

Oven Garden Omelet: Breakfast for dinner? You bet! Forgo the greasy skillet and whip up this baked alternative — it has a whopping 23 grams of protein per serving.

Portobello Burgers: Swap the classic hamburger patty for this mouthwatering alternative, perfect for both summertime BBQs and family dinners.