Vegetarian & Vegan Dinner Recipes by RD Natalie Rizzo

Lentil Salad with Sun-Dried Tomatoes & Feta

Natalie Rizzo, MS, RD — Sat, 10 Jun 2023 20:09:50 +0000

This incredibly simple lentil salad has just 5 ingredients and an olive oil and balsamic vinegar dressing! Have you ever made a salad that is so good and so easy that you think, “Why haven’t I been doing this all along?” This Lentil Salad with Sun-Dried Tomatoes, Feta, Kale and Cucumber is that salad. Seriously, […]

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Warm Roasted Cauliflower and Pomegranate Salad

Georgie Keirby-Smith — Tue, 23 Nov 2021 19:15:16 +0000

Warm Roasted Cauliflower and Pomegranate Salad is a simple vegan side dish that you’ll crave all season long. I can’t believe it is the time of the year for fall and winter produce. Where did the year go? I don’t have many recipes that include pomegranate arils, but I love these juicy vibrant seeds that […]

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Cauliflower Shawarma

Natalie Rizzo, MS, RD — Wed, 07 Jul 2021 12:33:41 +0000

This Cauliflower Shawarma is packed with flavor and can be added to just about anything for a quick and easy lunch or dinner! Is it just me, or does anyone else find that towards the end of the week they have a cauliflower head lurking at the back of their vegetable drawer? I’m not sure […]

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20 Vegetarian & Vegan Recipes with Leafy Greens

Natalie Rizzo, MS, RD — Fri, 22 Jan 2021 19:53:13 +0000

You’re going to love these 20 healthy vegetarian and vegan recipes that use leafy greens in a creative way. Some say eating leafy greens is the key to long lasting health. That shouldn’t come as much of a surprise, especially since leafy greens are packed with tons of nutrients. On a plant-based diet, leafy greens […]

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Vegetable Barley Soup

Natalie Rizzo, MS, RD — Wed, 16 Dec 2020 14:48:01 +0000

Veggie Barley Soup is a healthy and comforting vegan bowl that cooks up in one-pot! Who doesn’t love a good soup in the winter (or fall)? I sure love soup because it’s easy to make and incorporates tons of healthy veggies. This old fashioned vegetable barley soup is plant-based and includes carrots, celery, broccoli, tomatoes, […]

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Vegan Tofu Nuggets

Natalie Rizzo, MS, RD — Wed, 09 Dec 2020 14:38:43 +0000

These golden brown & crispy vegan nuggets are a healthier version of a comfort food classic. If you’re missing comfort foods (like chicken nuggets) on your plant-based diet, these vegan golden brown tofu nuggets are a fantastic substitute. They have just a few simple ingredients, but resemble the taste and texture of a chicken nugget. […]

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Stuffed Acorn Squash

Natalie Rizzo, MS, RD — Tue, 24 Nov 2020 19:47:32 +0000

Acorn squash is stuffed with a combo of brown rice, lentils, apples, raisins, pecan, rosemary and celery. It tastes just like vegan stuffing without the bread! I’ve been experimenting with stuffed acorn squash recipe for years, but I didn’t really get it right until now. I’ve tried stuffing it with different mixtures, but I couldn’t […]

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Vegan Pumpkin Chili

Natalie Rizzo, MS, RD — Thu, 12 Nov 2020 21:19:50 +0000

Vegan Pumpkin Black Bean Chili is a hearty & healthy dish that comes together in one-pot. You’ll love this simple meatless meal on cold winter nights! There’s nothing better than chili to keep you cozy throughout the long dark winter. Better yet, a vegan pumpkin chili is full of veggies and protein, so it will […]

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Vegan Corn & Potato Chowder

Natalie Rizzo, MS, RD — Fri, 04 Sep 2020 18:38:16 +0000

This healthy Corn Chowder recipe utilizes fresh sweet summer corn and coconut milk to make a simple vegan one-pot dinner that comes together in 30-minutes or less. Although traditional chowder recipes are full of heavy ingredients, this lightened up vegan Corn Chowder is naturally creamy from the coconut milk, potato and corn. Everyone in your […]

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13 Vegetarian Grain Bowls To Meal Prep For Lunch or Dinner

Natalie Rizzo, MS, RD — Tue, 04 Aug 2020 15:17:54 +0000

I’m a big fan of meal prep, and my go-to option for prepping ahead is usually some sort of grain bowl. I like the versatility of grain bowls because you can really add whatever you have in the fridge and sounds tasty. [Related: Meal Prep Tips & 3-Day Meal Plan For Vegetarian Athletes] But I […]

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