Whether you're vegetarian or living meat-lite, these vegetable main dish recipes deliver tons of flavor and won't leave you feeling peckish mere hours later.
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Beyond Málà: Fuchsia Dunlop on Sichuan's Fish-Fragrant Flavor
A pile of mejadra topped with freshly fried onions.
Mejadra From 'Jerusalem'
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Vegetable Qorma
Gaeng Garee Makheua Yao (Thai Yellow Curry with Eggplant)
Gaeng Garee Makheua Yao (Thai Yellow Curry with Eggplant)
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Tortang Talong (Filipino Eggplant Omelette)
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Charred Broccoli With Taleggio Cheese Sauce and Gremolata Recipe
Braised Eggplant with Garlic and Basil
Braised Eggplant With Garlic and Basil Recipe
Baking dish of Italian-style eggplant parm with a golden topping of melted cheese
Melanzane alla Parmigiana (Italian-Style Eggplant Parmesan) Recipe
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The Best Minestrone Soup Recipe
An orange-brown ceramic bowl holding creamy mushroom soup topped with chopped herbs and drizzled olive oil.
Quick and Easy Creamy Mushroom Soup Recipe
A slice of homemade spanakopita with large chunks of feta inside
Spanakopita (Greek Savory Greens Pie) Recipe
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Corn and Zucchini Quesadillas Recipe
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Baked Chile Rellenos with Corn and Crema Recipe
Overhead view of braised mushrooms, tofu, and Chinese mustard greens
Mushrooms and Tofu With Chinese Mustard Greens
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Potato Kugel Recipe
Creamy pressure cooker corn soup served in a bowl with soup, garnished with minced chives and tarragon, and extra-virgin olive oil
Pressure Cooker Corn Soup Recipe
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Vegetables Wellington (The Ultimate Vegan Plant-Based Holiday Roast) Recipe
Overhead shot of braised eggplant with tofu, garnished with chopped scallions with a side of steamed white rice.
Braised Eggplant With Tofu in Garlic Sauce Recipe
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Galam Plee Pad Nam Pla (Thai Stir-Fried Cabbage With Fish Sauce and Garlic) Recipe
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French in a Flash: Easy Awesome Eggplant Tian Recipe
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Yu Xiang Qie Zi (Sichuan-Style Braised Eggplant With Pickled Chilies and Garlic) Recipe
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Stir-Fried Luffa Gourds With Eggs Recipe
Massaman Curry with Eggplant and Broccoli Recipe
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Roasted Tomatoes and Lentils With Dukka-Crumbed Eggs From 'A Change of Appetite'
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All-American Eggplant Parmesan
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Braised Artichokes With Leeks and Peas From 'The New Vegetarian Cooking for Everyone'
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Vegan Spinach and Hominy Enchiladas With Spicy Cashew Cream Recipe
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Kadhai Paneer (Stir Fried Cheese and Peppers) Recipe
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Stovetop Eggplant With Harissa, Chickpeas, and Cumin Yogurt Recipe
Creamy Almond Mughlai Cauliflower Recipe
Glazed Winter Vegetable Medley With Chestnuts and Caper Berries
Glazed Winter Vegetable Medley With Chestnuts and Caper Berries From 'Feast'
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Spicy Stir-Fried Fennel, Celery, and Celery Root With Chinese Sausage Recipe
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Baked Eggplant with Lamb and Walnut Sauce Recipe
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Balsamic Vegetable Skewers Recipe
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Stir-Fried Green Beans and Five-Spice Dry Tofu Recipe
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13 Grilled Vegetarian Mains for Your Next Cookout
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Baby Beet Tarte Tatin from 'River Cottage Veg'
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Warm Winter Vegetable Salad With Ricotta and Herbs Recipe
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Cheesy Baked Eggs, Meet Creamed Spinach (and Kale, and Swiss Chard)
Roasted Stuffed Artichokes with Mint Oil from 'The New Persian Kitchen'
Overhead of chiles rellenos, a stuffed and fried pepper on a bed of roasted tomato salsa
Chiles Rellenos (Mexican-Style Cheese-Stuffed Chiles)
Shauna James Ahern's Zucchini Noodles with Spinach Pesto, Feta, and Sunflower Seeds
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Dinner Tonight: Mushroom Bhaji (Mushrooms in Tomato-Onion Sauce) Recipe
Chinese Spicy and Sour Stir-Fried Cabbage With Bacon Recipe
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It's What's Inside That Counts: 13 Tasty Stuffed-Vegetable Recipes
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Give Eggplant Parm a Makeover With Sweet Summer Zucchini
Chinese Aromatics 101: Spicy and Sour Stir-Fried Cabbage With Bacon
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One-Pot Wonders: Stovetop Eggplant With Harissa, Chickpeas, and Cumin-Yogurt
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Zucchini Parmesan Recipe
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Tater Tot Casserole (Hotdish) Recipe
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Seasonal Spice Spotlight: Piment d'Espelette Recipe
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The Key to Making Vegetable Kebabs Tasty: Add a Vinaigrette