Vegetarian dinner options

 Here are some vegetarian dinner options that are nutritious, flavorful, and easy to prepare:

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Pasta and Grains

1. Vegetable Stir-Fry with Rice

Sauté a mix of veggies (like bell peppers, broccoli, and mushrooms) in soy sauce and ginger. Serve over rice or quinoa.

2. Spinach and Ricotta Stuffed Shells

Fill jumbo pasta shells with a mixture of ricotta, spinach, and garlic. Top with marinara and cheese, then bake until bubbly.

3. Vegetarian Fried Rice

Use day-old rice and toss it with scrambled eggs, peas, carrots, soy sauce, and sesame oil.

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Curries and Stews

4. Chickpea Coconut Curry

Simmer chickpeas in a creamy coconut milk-based sauce with curry powder, garlic, and ginger. Serve with rice or naan.

5. Vegetable Lentil Soup

Combine lentils, carrots, celery, tomatoes, and vegetable broth for a hearty and satisfying soup.

6. Eggplant and Tomato Stew

Sauté diced eggplant with tomatoes, onions, garlic, and spices for a rich Mediterranean-style dish.

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Bakes and Casseroles

7. Vegetarian Lasagna

Layer lasagna noodles with marinara, ricotta, spinach, mushrooms, and mozzarella. Bake until golden and bubbly.

8. Sweet Potato and Black Bean Enchiladas

Fill tortillas with mashed sweet potatoes and black beans, roll them up, and bake with enchilada sauce and cheese.

9. Zucchini and Tomato Gratin

Layer sliced zucchini and tomatoes with olive oil, breadcrumbs, and cheese. Bake until golden.

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Bowls and Salads

10. Mediterranean Grain Bowl

Combine quinoa or farro with cucumbers, cherry tomatoes, olives, feta, and a drizzle of lemon-tahini dressing.

11. Roasted Vegetable Buddha Bowl

Top a bed of greens with roasted sweet potatoes, chickpeas, avocado, and a creamy dressing.

12. Caprese Salad with Bread

Mix fresh mozzarella, tomatoes, basil, and olive oil. Serve with crusty bread for a light dinner.

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Comfort Foods

13. Vegetarian Pizza

Top store-bought pizza dough with marinara, fresh veggies, mozzarella, and basil.

14. Stuffed Bell Peppers

Fill bell peppers with quinoa, beans, and veggies, then bake with cheese on top.

15. Vegetarian Shepherd's Pie

Use lentils or mushrooms as the base, top with mashed potatoes, and bake until golden.

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These options are versatile, easy to customize, and packed with plant-based goodness!