Vegetarian

This rice dish is based on one of the most famous Persian polos (pilaf), known as sabzi polo.

Poaching eggs right in the stew is so obviously genius, we’re still trying to figure out why we didn’t think of this recipe sooner.

What’s a honeynut squash, you ask? It looks like a miniature butternut squash and has sweet, firm flesh that stands up to any cooking method.

This savory gluten-free vegetarian pancake recipe can be made in the same pan as the wilted greens, maximizing efficiency for a healthy weeknight meal.

You will think this pasta recipe calls for an absurd amount of kale, but it will shrink a ton when cooked.

This hearty vegetarian ragout—served on a bed of creamy polenta—gets a boost of rich flavor from umami-packed tomato and miso pastes.

Our upgrade on the slumber party classic gets earthy sweetness from maple syrup and a black-as-night look from a cocoa powder coating.

Serve this meatless main—made by frying torn-up tortillas or tortilla chips with eggs, tomatoes, and cheese—for breakfast or whenever you need an authentic Tex-Mex experience.

These naturally dyed sprinkles are just as vibrant as store-bought—plus, they taste like raspberry lemonade, thanks to freeze-dried berries.

Lots of seeds keep this bowl of roasted broccolini, shaved Brussels sprouts, and raw kale exciting.

Top this Madras curry–perfumed soup with earthy-sweet spiced coconut chips for a warming vegetarian dinner.

Let your love shine by pouring this colorful white chocolate glaze over a heart-shaped cake.

Toss roasted squash and Brussels sprouts with a perfectly salty and spicy miso-harissa dressing for a refreshing change of pace.

Raw cacao powder retains a higher portion of nutrients than more common cocoa powder, which is usually heated during manufacturing. Swap the almond meal here for hazelnut meal, if you prefer.

A biscuit- or scone-like quick bread, popular in Canada, that's cooked in a frying pan instead of being baked.

This velvety-smooth sauce uses real cheddar (not the processed stuff) and comes together in less than 10 minutes. Serve as is with chips, fries, or chili dogs, or transform it into the best queso you've ever had (see below for more on that). Pro tip: Skip the aged cheddar from the fancy cheese counter—the sauce will be even creamier with a block of no-frills cheddar from the dairy aisle of the supermarket.

How to prevent tofu from being bland? Toss it in a robust, spicy, salty, and deeply seasoned marinade.

A combination made in healthy-foodie heaven, this will be sure to satisfy you first thing in the morning!

Cauliflower and carrot—in place of the usual potato—add sweet, vegetal flavor and a good dose of fiber, antioxidants, and vitamins to this irresistible play on tater tots.

Serve this lightly spiced, last-minute bean dip with tortilla chips and watch it disappear before half-time.