Most of these recipes were also chosen because theyre hearty and satisfying after a long day.

Plus, some of the prep work can be done beforehand to make dinnertime easier.

Depending on the recipe, all you might want to add is a fresh green salad and/or crusty bread.

Cheesy Marinara Beans

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If your peppers are mild and you like heat, opt for spicy pico de gallo.

This easy vegetarian dinner recipe is sure to become a new family favorite.

Cheesy Marinara Beans

This ooey-gooey dish has baked pasta vibes but features protein-packed beans instead of noodles.

Cheesy Spinach-Zucchini Lasagna

Greg DuPree

Look for dried corona beans, a larger, creamy white bean, at natural foods stores or online.

Cannellini beans are a good substitute.

Serve with a green salad and toasted baguette.

White Bean Soup with Pasta

Jacob Fox

Cauliflower Fajita Skillet

Thinly sliced cauliflower florets mimic the signature shape of fajita meat in this dish.

We cook it in a cast-iron skillet for that tableside sizzle you’d get at a restaurant.

The ground nuts mimic the texture of meat quite nicely.

Creamy Queso Chili

Jacob Fox

Chili powder, cumin and garlic provide classic chili flavor.

Egg-in-a-Hole Fried Quinoa

We used quinoa to bump up the fiber and protein in this stir-fry-inspired dish.

Opt for a flat skillet over a wok so you have plenty of room to nestle in the eggs.

Vegetarian Enchilada Casserole

Falafel Burgers

Pureed chickpeas, seasoned with the characteristic flavors of falafel, make excellent veggie burgers.

Garnish the burgers with tzatziki or tahini sauce, pickled red onions, lettuce and tomatoes.

The layers of butternut squash give the dish a sweet and creamy flavor and texture.

Cauliflower Fajita Skillet

Jacob Fox

This vegetarian lasagna packs comfort in every bite.

Quick Walnut Tacos

Brittany Conerly

Quinoa Chili with Sweet Potatoes

Jennifer Causey

Egg-in-a-Hole Fried Quinoa

Jason Donnelly

Veggie Grilled Cheese with Tomato Soup

Leslie Grow |Veggie Grilled Cheese with Tomato Soup

Pea Pesto Gnocchi with Burrata

Jacob Fox

Fruit, Veggie & Cheese Plate

One-Pot Lentils & Rice with Spinach

Jackfruit Barbacoa Burrito Bowls

Falafel Burgers

Vegetable Lasagna with White Sauce

How to Make Greek Stuffed Portobello Mushrooms

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