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15 Quick Vegetarian Meals That Will Actually Fill You Up

Because there's more to eating vegetarian than kale salads
By Shay Spence Updated October 01, 2015 10:30 AM
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SPINACH & MUSHROOM LASAGNA

SPINACH & MUSHROOM LASAGNA
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Layers of mushrooms, pasta, parmesan, and creamy spinach sauce just scream "comfort food." Swap the chicken stock for veggie stock to make it fully meat-free. Get the recipe HERE.

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CURRIED CAULIFLOWER MAC 'N' CHEESE

CURRIED CAULIFLOWER MAC 'N' CHEESE
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Cauliflower roasted with curry powder and nutmeg gives some exotic flare to the pasta, and it all gets coated with a cheddar-fontina sauce and a crispy breadcrumb topping. Get the recipe HERE.

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JALAPEÑO RANCH LOADED NACHOS

JALAPEÑO RANCH LOADED NACHOS
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With two kinds of cheese, black beans, tomatoes, onions, jalapeños, and a ranch sauce, no one will even notice there's no meat. Get the recipe HERE.

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TRUFFLE MUSHROOM PIZZA

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Proof once again that mushrooms are a vegetarian's best friend. Mix with fontina, goat cheese, and fresh herbs then top with a drizzle of truffle oil and you've got a restaurant-quality pizza. Get the recipe HERE.

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ROASTED PEPPER-QUINOA CHILI

ROASTED PEPPER-QUINOA CHILI
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Your search for the perfect veggie chili can come to an end with this version packed with two kinds of beans, sweet and spicy peppers, and quinoa. Get the recipe HERE.

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EGGPLANT PARM GRILLED CHEESE

EGGPLANT PARM GRILLED CHEESE
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Homemade tomato sauce, mozzarella, and crispy oven-fried eggplant between bread – how could that be bad? Get the recipe HERE.

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KIMCHI WAFFLE FRIES

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If kimchi isn't already a staple in your home, let this recipe be your jumping off point. Put it on waffle fries (sweet potato or regular) and top with cheese and sriracha-yogurt sauce and you have a winner. Get the recipe HERE.

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SWEET POTATO TOSTADAS

SWEET POTATO TOSTADAS
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Pile anything on crispy fried tortillas and it's going to be delicious. Especially if those things are roasted spiced sweet potatoes and all the tex-mex toppings you desire. Get the recipe HERE.

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LEEK & BRIE RISOTTO

LEEK & BRIE RISOTTO
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Take the classic risotto technique, and finish it by melting in brie cheese to make it extra creamy. Then bask in glory. Get the recipe HERE.

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SHEPHERD'S PIE POTATO SKINS

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Usually beef or lamb based, this shepherd's pie get its heartiness from mushrooms and lentils instead. Get the recipe HERE.

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KALE & EGGPLANT BAKED ZITI

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The Italian-American classic gets a new spin with hearty greens and veggies (but still plenty of cheese). Get the recipe HERE.

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BUFFALO BLUE CURLY FRY BURGERS

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This black bean and lentil patty gets topped with avocado, buffalo cheddar sauce, blue cheese crumbles, and...curly fries. Yeah, you're not gonna miss the beef. Get the recipe HERE.

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PARSNIP GRATIN

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Thinly sliced parsnips get cooked in a gruyére cream sauce with fresh time for a hearty (yet refined) side dish. Get the recipe HERE.

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STUFFED SHELLS

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Pasta, cheese, tomato sauce, more cheese, bake, devour. Get the recipe HERE.

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PAN-FRIED VEGGIE RAMEN

PAN-FRIED VEGGIE RAMEN
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Why bother with take out when something this magical is within reach? Get the recipe HERE.

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    1 of 15 SPINACH & MUSHROOM LASAGNA
    2 of 15 CURRIED CAULIFLOWER MAC 'N' CHEESE
    3 of 15 JALAPEÑO RANCH LOADED NACHOS
    4 of 15 TRUFFLE MUSHROOM PIZZA
    5 of 15 ROASTED PEPPER-QUINOA CHILI
    6 of 15 EGGPLANT PARM GRILLED CHEESE
    7 of 15 KIMCHI WAFFLE FRIES
    8 of 15 SWEET POTATO TOSTADAS
    9 of 15 LEEK & BRIE RISOTTO
    10 of 15 SHEPHERD'S PIE POTATO SKINS
    11 of 15 KALE & EGGPLANT BAKED ZITI
    12 of 15 BUFFALO BLUE CURLY FRY BURGERS
    13 of 15 PARSNIP GRATIN
    14 of 15 STUFFED SHELLS
    15 of 15 PAN-FRIED VEGGIE RAMEN

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