These vegetarian dinners are perfect if you’re looking to achieve a healthy blood pressure.
Grilled Eggplant & Tomato Pasta
The combination of slightly smoky grilled eggplant and sweet tomatoes is delightful.
To cut down on prep time, look for precut cauliflower in the produce department.
Serve with whole-wheat naan to sop it all up.
This recipe is just as delicious with sweet potatoes in place of russets.
And while some recipes call for red wine, this recipe sticks with Hazan’s white wine selection.
An easy arugula side salad makes a vibrant accompaniment.
But we prefer to keep things classic and simple with hummus, quinoa, avocado and loads of veggies!
Toss them into this skillet egg scramble for a quick vegetarian meal.
Charring the vegetables under the broiler infuses them with smoky flavor while cooking them quickly.
The prep is quick and easy to do in the morning before heading off to work.
When you get home, just cook up some whole-wheat pasta to serve it over and dinner is ready.
If you have leftovers, freeze them for an easy meal another day.
Here, we have tossed the squash with a simple fresh tomato sauce.
Jazz up the sauce with crushed red pepper flakes, Kalamata olives and/or capers, if you like.
This vegan version gets its creaminess from blended avocado.
Whole-wheat noodles and lots of veggies make this version healthier than a typical lasagna.
Look for precooked lentils in the refrigerated section of the produce department.
With just a few add-ins like lemon and Parmesan cheese you have a delicious silky sauce.
Want to use up your veggie stash in the freezer?
Swap in 8 ounces frozen spinach for fresh.
They are so tasty no one will miss the meat or dairy.
Giving tomatoes a stint in a hot oven makes them candy-sweet.
Let diners top it with whatever suits their taste.
It can also be served over bread, like bruschetta.
The stuffed cabbage leaves gently bake in a simple tomato sauce.
This easy stuffed cabbage recipe can be made ahead of time and baked just before serving.
Source: EatingWell Magazine, March/April 2014
