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"High in fiber and protein, low in fat, easy and really yummy! I've always thought meatloaf looks and smells so delicious and savory so, as a vegetarian, I decided to make a no-meat version! This is basically our favorite meatloaf recipe but with cooked mashed lentils instead of ground meat. The result is a very tasty dinner!"

Ingredients: dried basil, dried parsley...

"This is a rich, satisfying meal that freezes well. Great on a cold winter day. Serve it with tortillas, cornbread, French breadand/or rice! Enjoy!"

Ingredients: cilantro, black bean soup...

"A hearty and healthy soup. Excellent on chilly days. Very easy to prepare."

Ingredients: fresh coarse ground black pepper, dried basil...

"We like this just as much as the meaty ones. And this is SO much better for you!!"

Ingredients: cumin, fresh cilantro...

"This casserole is a simple, easy to prepare, one-dish, meatless meal. Great for brunches. Be sure to drain the spinach really well. For non veggies, you can easily substitute ground breakfast sausage or crumbled bacon if you prefer."

Ingredients: soy sausage, eggs...

"The humble chickpea is low in fat, rich in fibre, complex carbohydrate, and protein, and is a good source of calcium, iron and B vitamins.

I'm not a huge fan of canned soups, but they do have their uses sometimes!

This sauce could be used with anything, but goes well with chickpeas and new potatoes. Paneer cheese is also..."

Ingredients: condensed tomato soup, ground cumin...

"This is a good hearty winter meal. It can easily be made healthier by using low fat sour cream and cheese."

Ingredients: pepper, diced tomatoes with green chilies...

"These are a deliciously healthy, filling meal, and good for both everyday eating and when your vegetarian guests come over for dinner! My non-vegetarian husband doesn't even miss the meat when I fix these. This is a *big* batch, so plan on leftovers. :) Good for picnics & potlucks, too... see note below."

Ingredients: powdered cumin, soy cheese...

"A vegetarian alternative to this Mexican favorite. My parents are a little leary of my non-meat dishes, but they love Mexican food. And this was a big hit. I was happy..."

Ingredients: chunky salsa, cumin...

"Creamy lentil soup cooked in a crockpot. Serve with crusty bread or rolls for a comfort food fix! Feel free to double this recipe."

Ingredients: dry lentils, garlic, mushrooms...

"This taco filling is a healthier alternative to the meat version. I found this recipe on a “runners” message board where the posters were raving how much this tasted as good as a meat filling. I actually like it better than the fillings made with ground beef. It tastes great in taco shells on taco salads and anywhere you’d normally use a meat taco..."

Ingredients: dry lentils, ground cumin...

"No meat or meat substitutes - great for winter days when fresh veggies are hard to find. Yummy vegetarian taco salad that even my 11 year old enjoys. Polenta corn chips have only 3.5g of fat per ounce - I use SOLEA polenta chips."

Ingredients: corn, corn chips, mixed greens...

"This is one of my many variations of the old Italian standby. Please feel free to adjust the types and/or amount of the dried herbs to suit your taste"

Ingredients: salt & fresh ground pepper, dried basil...

"Vegetarian food to me up till this point has been pretty bland (plain steamed veggies) or super unhealthy (fried anything). This chilli is very satisfying and filling, and has the benefit of being healthy and delicious! The colors are gorgeous in the pot also. Sub in your favorite vegetables or beans to suit your taste or the season, or indeed, add..."

Ingredients: cinnamon, pepper, corn...