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5-Ingredient Vegetarian Dinners

June 19, 2009
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Light and delicious, these meatless main dishes make fresh veggies the star.
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Grilled Heirloom Tomato and Goat Cheese Pizza

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Summer-sweet heirloom tomatoes are the star of this recipe, complemented by mild and tangy goat cheese atop a crispy char-grilled pizza crust. If heirlooms are out of season, substitute just about any tomato.

Pantry Checklist:

  • Refrigerated pizza crust dough (1 can)
  • Garlic
  • Heirloom tomato
  • Mozzarella cheese
  • Herbed goat cheese

Prep: 11 minutes
Cook: 4 minutes

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Porcini-Parmesan Frittata

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A combination of egg whites and whole eggs provides a substantial 18.2 grams of protein to this vegetarian recipe while keeping saturated fat in check at 3.8 grams. After soaking the dried porcini mushrooms, make sure to pat them dry to remove any organic debris.

Pantry Checklist:

  • Dried porcini mushrooms
  • Eggs
  • Parmesan cheese
  • Minced fresh chives (optional)

Prep: 10 minutes
Cook: 9 minutes

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Refried Bean Poblanos with Cheese

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You'll love the ease of this microwaveable dish. Pop the chiles in the microwave for three minutes, and prepare the filling while they cook. Serve with Creamy Chipotle Wedge Salad.

Pantry Checklist:

  • Poblano chiles
  • Refried beans (1 can)
  • Microwaveable rice
  • Picante sauce
  • Mexican-blend cheese (reduced-fat)
  • Optional: cilantro

Prep: 2 minutes
Cook: 6 minutes

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Creamy Butternut Squash Risotto

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The secret to this quick-cooking risotto? The microwave! (If you don't tell, no one will guess.) Serve as a side or add Roasted Brusels Sprouts with Balsamic Glaze (just two ingredients more) for a satisfying meal.

Pantry Checklist:

  • Arborio or other medium-grain rice (uncooked)
  • Vegetable broth (fat-free, less-sodium―use in place of chicken broth)
  • Frozen pureed butternut squash
  • Parmesan cheese
  • Optional: thyme sprigs

Prep: 3 minutes
Cook: 20 minutes
Other: 5 minues

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Asiago Tortellini

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This light but substantial vegetarian soup features a basil-infused broth that begs for dipping. Serve with your favorite crusty bread or with our Black Pepper-Garlic Flatbread, made from refrigerated pizza crust dough.

Pantry Checklist:

  • Fresh three-cheese tortellini
  • Vegetable broth (fat-free, less-sodium―use in place of chicken broth)
  • Plum tomatoes
  • Fresh basil
  • Asiago cheese

Prep: 5 minutes
Cook: 13 minutes

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Asparagus, Ricotta, and Egg Pizza

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Arranging the dough on a hot pizza stone or skillet will get the crust nice and crisp. Keep an eye on the pizza after you add the eggs so they don’t overcook.

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Spanish “Tortilla” Omelet

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Say hello to next-level breakfast for dinner. Inspired by a traditional crispy, potato-studded Spanish tortilla, our quick-fix fluffy omelet is topped with potato chips for a touch of crunch.

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    1 of 7 Grilled Heirloom Tomato and Goat Cheese Pizza
    2 of 7 Porcini-Parmesan Frittata
    3 of 7 Refried Bean Poblanos with Cheese
    4 of 7 Creamy Butternut Squash Risotto
    5 of 7 Asiago Tortellini
    6 of 7 Asparagus, Ricotta, and Egg Pizza
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