10+ Veggie Packed Flexitarian Recipes
Are you looking for easy and healthy recipes that are loaded with veggies? Here is my collection of veggie packed recipes that are flexitarian, tasty, and healthy. These dishes include appetizers, sides, salads, soups, and entrees!
As a flexitarian, following a plant-centered diet is a lifestyle that allows for flexibility in occasional meat consumption. These dishes are full of fiber and protein, essential components of a balanced diet. Consuming adequate amounts of both fiber and protein can support digestive health, promote muscle growth and repair, and contribute to satiety.
13 Veggie Packed Flexitarian Recipes
Below are 13 recipes that will boost your vegetable intake and enhance your diet with nutrients!
01/13 Cowboy Caviar
Cowboy caviar can be eaten as an appetizer served with tortilla chips, as a side dish, or as a main meal. When eating this as my main, I’ll top it with some grilled chicken or air fryer tofu for an extra protein boost.
Recipe: Cowboy Caviar with Lentils
02/13 Avocado Toast with Egg
One of my favorite weekend meals is Avocado Toast! The avocado has healthy fats which can help lower cholesterol levels. Plus, ½ an avocado has a whopping 5 grams of fiber! Paired with a couple of eggs and some whole-grain bread you have a filling and nutritious breakfast, brunch, or really any meal!
Recipe: Avocado Toast with Egg
03/13 Jacob’s Black Bean Burger Salad
Black bean burgers are an excellent source of fiber and protein. Pair that with a refreshing salad and you have a veggie-packed and delicious meal.
Recipe: Jacob’s Black Bean Burger Salad
04/13 Spicy Butternut Squash Farro Risotto
One of my favorite ways to enjoy some butternut squash is in a risotto or pasta dish. The butternut squash is subtly sweet, nutty, and creamy. This dish is wonderful when the weather starts to turn colder and the farmer’s markets are full of butternut squash!
Recipe: Spicy Butternut Squash Farro “Risotto”
05/13 Layered Arugula and Spinach Salad with Smoked Trout
This salad has layers of veggies and flavor. I top it off with some smoked fish like trout, sablefish, or salmon for added flavor and protein.
Recipe: Layered Arugula and Spinach Salad with Smoked Trout
06/13 Vegan Yakisoba Noodles
I love a good plant-based noodle dish. I use protein pasta like Barilla Protein Spaghetti for added protein and fiber.
Recipe: Noodles with Spicy Tahini Stir Fry Sauce
07/13 Southwest Quinoa Salad
Quinoa is a super grain containing all 9 essential amino acids making it a complete protein. Quinoa Salads and grain bowls are a valuable addition to a balanced diet.
Recipe: Southwest Quinoa Bowl
08/13 Air Fryer Frozen Brussel Sprouts
I like Air Fryer Frozen Brussel Sprouts as an appetizer or side dish. I especially love this dish around the Holiday Season. It frees up oven space but using the air fryer and it is ready in under 30 minutes!
Recipe: Air Fryer Frozen Brussels Sprouts with Horseradish Aioli
09/13 Corn Chowder Inspired by Mexican Street Corn Soup
One of my most popular recipes on this blog is my Corn Chowder Inspired by Mexican Street Corn. It is sweet, spicy, creamy, and 100% plant-based!
Recipe: Copycat Panera Mexican Street Corn Soup
10/13 Vegetable Chili with Cauliflower Rice
I like to use cauliflower rice in my bean-filled vegetable chilis. Every time I bring this dish to a potluck it is mistaken for a meat-based chili! The cauliflower mimics the texture of the ground beef.
Recipe: Secret Ingredient Vegan Vegetable Chili
11/13 Greens and Ancient Grains Bowls
You can use whatever ancient grains you like in this dish. From quinoa to amaranth to farro pick your grain and enjoy. I like to make a batch of ancient grains as a meal prep then I can enjoy grain bowls for lunch all week long.
Recipe: Greens and Ancient Grain Bowl
12/13 Arugula Salad with Cottage Cheese
Another popular recipe on The Addy Bean is my Arugula Salad with Cottage Cheese. This salad has fresh arugula, juicy tomatoes, and creamy cottage cheese. This salad is best eaten during tomato season when the farmers market is spilling out with fresh garden tomatoes!
Recipe: Arugula and Cottage Cheese Salad with Sliced Tomatoes
13/13 Butter Bean Curry with Lentils
This Butter Bean Curry uses two types of legumes. First, you cook the lentils in the crushed tomatoes and veggie broth. Then you mix in big creamy butter beans during the last steps of cooking. Top this with fresh lime, creamy coconut milk or yogurt, and fresh herbs for a warm and cozy curry dish.
Recipe: Butter Bean Curry with Lentils
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Hi, I’m Sarah Harper, a Registered Dietitian Nutritionist passionate about cooking, eating, and sharing all things food! At The Addy Bean, you’ll find a variety of flexitarian recipes designed to inspire and empower you to explore the delicious world of plant-based eating. My mission is to make plant-forward meals approachable, enjoyable, and part of your everyday life!
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