Vegetable

This twist on traditional eggplant Parmesan has fewer steps (no need to fry!) but no less satisfaction.

Less sharp than regular pickles, these cucumbers are a punchy addition to any sandwich, salad, or grain bowl.

This fresh green sauce is more than versatile: drizzle it over eggs, toss it with salad greens, or use it as a marinade for shrimp.

Protein, whole grains, crunchy vegetables, and a kick-in-your-pants sauce—yep, this packable lunch has it all.

Use a little extra time on a Sunday to make a meal with built-in leftovers and you’ll have the foundation for lunches during the week.

Sassed-up canned beans become a creamy layer in this vegetarian sandwich, while thick-cut feta provides something to sink your teeth into.

This weeknight dinner takes its cue from Japanese grilled chicken meatballs (tsukune), and the glossy, sweet-and-sour sauce that comes with it.

See what we did there? Oh, and it happens to be gluten- and dairy-free.

Earthy-sweet beet purée gives this gluten-free chocolate cake a beautiful red velvet hue.

Paleo, who? With ghee-toasted almonds, golden raisins, and fresh scallions, this pilaf is definitely not diet food.

This cauliflower rice recipe is very adaptable; just use what you find in your cabinets.

Consider this your intro to frying at home. (It's worth it, we promise!)

I actually like watching football, but this chili is the thing I'm really looking forward to.

Whether you like football or not, white bean dip with harissa and crispy homemade pita chips is nothing to complain about.

When my dinner ends up looking like a collection of what other people might call sides, I make these lentils.

Serving this creamy, delicious dip in a bread bowl is not mandatory, but we highly recommended going for it.

Some people switch majors five times before they find the dip they’re going to dedicate their life to.

Movie night. The Super Bowl. The end of days. This creamy trout-avocado dip is an all-occasion stunner.

Green gumbo makes stuffing your face with veggies a pleasure, not an obligation.

Fulfill your need for a fast, weeknight green thing.

Green beans are shriveled and browned into delicious submission before receiving a flavor bomb of garlic, red pepper flakes, and chopped capers.

How a saucy ragù turned Deb Perelman’s two naysayers into devoted fans.

This (vegetarian!) Italian classic is about as comforting as it gets, packed with hearty greens, meaty beans, and plenty of rich olive oil and umami-packed Parm.

This spicy-sweet chicken transforms a bird right off the rotisserie into a versatile filling for nachos, enchiladas, tacos, burritos, and more.