dinner125 minCreamy Vegan Dal Makhani with Coconut Cream and Kidney Beans
Vegan dal makhani with whole black urad dal and kidney beans, slow-simmered in a spiced tomato masala and finished with coconut cream. A rich Diwali main.
Nutrition goal
Under 400 Calorie Vegan & Vegetarian Dinner Recipes
Under 400 Calorie plant-based dinner ideas, with nutrition per serving calculated from USDA data.
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dinner70 minOne-Pot Vegan Cabbage Roll Soup with Lentils and Brown Rice
This vegan cabbage roll soup has the flavor of stuffed cabbage without the rolling. Lentils, brown rice and tender cabbage simmer in a smoky, tangy tomato broth.
dinner55 minOne-Pot Moroccan Chickpea and Sweet Potato Stew with Red Lentils and Kale
A cozy one-pot Moroccan chickpea sweet potato stew with red lentils, kale, cumin, cinnamon and raisins, brightened with lemon. Ready in about an hour.
dinner45 minCreamy Vegan White Bean Chili with Jalapeño, Sweet Corn and Lime
A creamy vegan white bean chili made with cannellini beans, jalapeño, green chiles and sweet corn, thickened with blended cashews and brightened with lime.
dinner65 minHigh Protein Vegan Chili with Butternut Squash, Three Beans and Bulgur
A thick, smoky vegan chili with kidney, black and pinto beans, sweet butternut squash and chewy bulgur. It's one pot and reheats well all week.
dinner22 min20-Minute Greek White Beans with Fresh Tomatoes, Dill and Spinach
Greek white beans with tomatoes, gigantes-style, made in one skillet. Ripe late-summer tomatoes, dill, oregano and spinach are ready in about 20 minutes.
dinner15 min15-Minute Creamy Tuscan White Bean Skillet with Kale and Lemon
Cannellini beans simmered with garlic, kale and lemon until self-thickening and creamy, no dairy needed. One skillet, 15 minutes, best over toasted sourdough.
dinner43 minCrispy Sheet Pan Gnocchi with Brussels Sprouts, Shallots and Balsamic
Shelf-stable gnocchi roasted straight from the package until crisp, with caramelized Brussels sprouts, sweet shallots and a balsamic glaze. One pan, 40 minutes.
dinner55 minGinger Miso Butternut Squash Soup with Apple
A silky miso butternut squash soup with fresh ginger, a tart apple and a little coconut milk, finished with tamari-toasted pumpkin seeds. Easy fall dinner.
dinner65 minRoasted Butternut Squash and Apple Soup with Coconut Milk
Butternut squash apple soup roasted at high heat until caramelized, then blended with ginger, warm spices and coconut milk for a silky, naturally sweet bowl.
dinner20 minSmoky Chickpea & Spinach Skillet
A 20-minute vegan one-pan dinner of chickpeas, tomatoes, garlic and smoked paprika with wilted spinach. It has 14 g of fiber per serving.
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