Vegetarian
“This is the best vegetarian meal I have ever tasted!” is a comment often heard in my house. We all love cooking, but it can be hard to come up with new recipes. To help you out and save your sanity, here are some quick vegetarian meal ideas for busy working moms.
Not only are they easy to make, these dishes are healthy and full of flavor! You’ll find everything from dishes that take just a few minutes to prep, to slow cooker meals that can be made ahead of time and stored for later use.
Need a quick, easy, and healthy family-friendly breakfast? These Slow Cooker Overnight Oats with blackberries and pears will hit the spot! This guest post is from Tisha Riman, a nutritionist, food stylist, recipe developer and the blogger behind The Nourished Mind: where self-care meets nutrition. There you’ll find lots of gluten-free recipes, …
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This creamy vegan Matcha Green Tea Latte recipe is so simple to create yourself and loaded with health benefits. The combination of dairy-free milk and antioxidant-rich matcha powder creates the most satisfying latte you can imagine! UPDATE: This post was originally published in November 2016 and has been updated to …
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Tired of boring oven roasted root veggies recipe? This creative yet still healthy spin adds crumbled Maple Pumpkin Seed Bars and blue cheese for a dynamic flavor and texture punch, while still being crazy simple and quick to prepare for your Thanksgiving meal. Make it your own with any combo of …
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Let’s kick off summer with a quick and easy berry cobbler recipe! High in fiber and protein, this berry crisp is made with a gluten-free cornmeal cobbler topping and dairy-free peach nice cream (includes vegan option!). Healthy, delicious, and refined sugar-free–it’s summer in a bowl! UPDATE: This post was originally …
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This homemade skinny peppermint mocha green smoothie recipe is a healthy copycat version of the iconic Starbucks drink, made without any of the harmful additives and excess sugar. It’s full of classic mint chocolate, creamy coffee flavor, plus tons of vitamins and nutrients to nourish your body through the season. …
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Looking for a healthy dessert recipe? Then you’ll love these Maple Cinnamon Fudgy Flourless Brownies! Made with black beans, sweet potato, almond butter, cacao powder and baking soda, these gluten-free brownies are easy to make (one bowl!), refined sugar-free, vegan, nutrient-dense AND yet they’re rich, decadent and super moist, gooey and fudgy! The …
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Think you can’t make creamy, decadent mac and cheese without dairy? Think again! This Vegan Mac and Cheese recipe is made with cashews, nutritional yeast, butternut squash, cauliflower and turmeric for a simple and easy dairy free pasta recipe that’s as full of flavor as it is nutrition. It’s healthy, and …
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These Chocolate Pumpkin Paleo Pancakes taste totally indulgent, yet are actually super healthy and guilt-free! You’ll never know that these pancakes are packed with protein and fiber, while boasting both a low carb and low sugar content. Perfect for fall breakfasts, or any time of year! This post is sponsored …
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These easy No Bake Energy Balls + Pumpkin Pie Protein Bites are a delicious and healthy gluten free snack or breakfast bursting with fiber, plant-based protein and Vitamin A–the perfect morning energy boost! This clean eating recipe is perfect for adults and kids alike, filled with pumpkin, dates, oats, flax …
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If you’re looking for a healthy Thanksgiving dessert, this slow cooker apple crisp recipe is for YOU! It’s so easy to make–in fact, this gluten free apple pie is made with just 1 pot (your crockpot) and is full of delicious warming spices and seasonal apples. Plus, the crumble topping is …
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This green smoothie recipe tastes just like pumpkin pie, and features spinach wheatgrass, almond butter, flaxseed, and more. Healthy and SO delicious! UPDATE: This post originally appeared in November 2015. Happy September! With autumn nearly upon us, I thought it would be the perfect time to share one of my favorite …
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Quick Vegetarian Meal Ideas
-Tomato and bean soup
-Slow cooker falafel
-Slow cooker orzo
-Garlic and cumin asparagus
-Broccoli, carrot, and pasta stir fry
-Cabbage stir fry
Healthy Vegetarian Recipes
To start, let's talk about the benefits of eating vegetarian. A vegetarian diet contains less saturated fat and cholesterol, more fiber, and usually lower amounts of calories. If you're trying to lose weight or just want to cut back on how much meat you eat, a vegetarian lifestyle can be a great option.
Now let's get to the good stuff: some healthy vegetarian recipes for busy working moms.
Slow Cooker Vegetarian Meals
Don't have time to cook dinner? Slow cooker meals are the answer! These dishes are perfect for busy moms because they take little to no time to prep. Imagine coming home from a long day, opening the fridge and having dinner already waiting for you.
For example, vegetarian chili is packed with flavor and can be made as spicy or mild as you want. It's also healthy, low in calories, and high in fiber. All you have to do is add the ingredients to your slow cooker and let it cook while you're at work or out running errands. When you come home, all there is left to do is garnish your dish with some fresh avocado slices, cilantro leaves, and shredded cheese.
Conclusion
With just a little bit of planning, you can be well on your way to creating a healthy and delicious vegetarian meal plan. Setting up a schedule and shopping list is the first step, and it’s a good idea to plan your meals in advance. Keep in mind that vegetarian meals don’t need to be complicated or expensive. A few simple ingredients and a little creativity can go a long way.