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Vegetarian Recipes That Keep Things Fresh, Simple, and Delicious

Polly Conner
By: Polly ConnerPosted: 6/27/25Updated: 6/26/25

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These hearty, flavor-packed meals are anything but boring. With easy prep and satisfying ingredients, they’re perfect for weeknights when you want something meat-free that still hits the spot.

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  • Lemon Feta Orzo
  • Easy Frozen Stir Fry Vegetables
  • Pizza Bread
  • Healthy Mac and Cheese
  • Instant Pot Spaghetti
  • Quinoa Tabbouleh

Lemon Feta Orzo

Orzo pasta in a bowl with chopped herbs, feta, and some lemon slices with a small bowl of lemons nearby. this …
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This Lemon Feta Orzo is a fast, flavorful side dish made with tender orzo pasta, lemon, fresh herbs, and crumbled feta. It comes together in just 15 minutes and goes with all kinds of meals—from grilled chicken to meatballs. Serve it warm, at room temp, or even cold.

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Easy Frozen Stir Fry Vegetables

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Frozen stir fry vegetables are so convenient but often turn out soggy after cooking. Our easy method for how to stir fry frozen vegetables makes a big textural difference for this tasty Asian side dish. We included optional flavoring add-ins, as well.

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Pizza Bread

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This pizza bread is made with simple ingredients, requires minimal effort, and is a kid-favorite! It’s an easy, 20-minute meal that is also freezer friendly. Or, cut it in smaller portions for an appetizer!

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Healthy Mac and Cheese

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Finally! A healthy mac and cheese recipe that your whole family will love. From sneaky sweet potato to high protein, less fat, and more fiber, this more nutritious baked pasta is STILL creamy and comforting. Easy to make gluten-free and freezing instructions included!

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Instant Pot Spaghetti

White serving bowl of Instant Pot spaghetti with a smaller bowl of grated Parmesan next to it.
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Only a few simple ingredients make up this whole wheat Instant Pot Spaghetti recipe that your family will love. You’ll have a nutritious dinner done in about 45 minutes and will only dirty up one pot! You can make it with or without our optional meat sauce (delicious!).

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Quinoa Tabbouleh

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Quinoa Tabbouleh is one of my favorite light summer lunches or side dishes for dinner. Meal prep this Mediterranean-inspired salad on the weekend and eat on it all week long. A delicious, high-protein way to use up produce and eat your veggies!

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Polly Conner

Polly Conner

As co-founder of Thriving Home, Polly’s passionate about helping busy parents get dinner on the table. With a house full of kids, dogs, and (usually) a DIY project in the works, she knows firsthand how every minute (and every dollar) counts. As a business owner, she enjoys wearing multiple hats and serves best as a project manager for Thriving Home.

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