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"A rich savory vegetarian chili that's easy to make and smells wonderful. High in fiber and low in fat. It even looks like meaty chili (see pic!). Serve topped with cheese, onions and sour cream with cornbread or chips for a satisfying meal!"

Ingredients: dry lentils, cumin, garlic...

"Another lentil favorite in our home, even with the kiddos! Originally from the "Lean, Luscious, and Meatless" cookbook. I use less onion and usually add in a bit of cumin and ground flax, and typically shred the carrots as they cook down more and 'disguise' a little better for the kids. Great winter night stew!"

Ingredients: dried basil, dried oregano...

"This is a great recipe for those who want a vegetarian meal without fake "meat". This delicious and simple recipe is from Chef Jennifer Iserloh of New York City (aka "Skinny Chef") and was printed in this month's Self Magazine (February 2009). Following the recipe results in an al dente lentil with a little chew to mimic the..."

Ingredients: chipotle chiles in adobo, taco shells...

"I am really trying to eat less meat these days. I was looking for something quick to make but without bouncing back to cooking meat. I looked around at what I had in my cupboards and fridge and came up with these. We enjoyed the way they turned out and will for sure have them again. I suspect this would make a nice tortilla filling too."

Ingredients: taco shells, fat-free refried beans...

"According to folklore, eating lentils helps to bring wealth and prosperity in the new year. This chili is a twist on an old favorite, perfect for a cold winter's night!"

Ingredients: cilantro, dry lentils...

"This has a long list of ingredients, but it's easier than it looks. This is a fat-free recipe, but feel free to use olive oil instead of water for sauteeing."

Ingredients: cilantro, cumin seeds...

"This is truly an outstanding steak!"

Ingredients: cornstarch, dried thyme leaves...

"This vegetarian chili is less saucy than most people are used to, but even the staunchest meat eaters can appreciate how tasty and filling it is. It's also rich in nutrients and fiber."

Ingredients: green bell peppers, green lentils...

"From the cookbook Cheap, Fast, Good."

Ingredients: ground cumin, dried thyme...

"This soup is really yummy and healthy too! This makes a main dish accompanied by tortillas, or crusty french bread and a nice salad!Caribbean, Cuban, Mexican and Spanish influences! It really is best if the beans are soaked overnight.And depending on your cooker, the soup might need to be cooked longer."

Ingredients: cilantro, ground cumin...

"A lovely soup with a nice mix of beans and vegetables topped with Monterey Jack cheese. This is a stick to your ribs soup!"

Ingredients: pepper, dried red beans...

"Posting for ZWT. From my crock pot recipe book. This would make a great recipe for pot lucks or camping trips. Enjoy"

Ingredients: ground cumin, diced tomatoes...

"I make this when I'm feeling run down--it's chock-full of potassium, vitamin C and protein. Increasing or decreasing the spice level is easy--use a hotter or milder chili powder, more or less jalapeno, different varietals of bell pepper.
Freezes well."

Ingredients: corn, real maple syrup, cumin...

"This recipe I concocted while chatting on the phone with a friend. Really not paying much attention to proportions, just adding a little of this and that. Well it tasted so good that I figured I'd better put pen to paper and write the ingredients down before I forgot. It is so unbelievably simple to make and is great comfort food. I also added..."

Ingredients: dried red peppers, diced tomatoes...