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21 Vegetarian Recipes To Jumpstart Your Healthy EatingĀ  was originally published on hellobeautiful.com

1. Nutritious & Delicious Vegetarian Recipes

Nutritious & Delicious Vegetarian Recipes

Thanks to Emily Wilson, Executive Culinary Director of Cooking Planit, we’ve got some amazing vegetarian recipes that will make you forget you’re not having meat! The site and app provide you with step-by-step instructions to create full meals with every dish. Kickstart your healthy eating in 2014 with a few of our fave veggie recipes!

Check out Cooking Planit here: http://www.cookingplanit.com/

2. Brown Sugar Sprouts With Cranberries & Walnuts

Brown Sugar Sprouts With Cranberries & Walnuts

Sweeten up sprouts with this caramelized, buttery sauce. So good and truly hard to resist.

Check out the recipe: http://bit.ly/1l7NKIr

3. Nachos Al Fresco

Nachos Al Fresco

Nachos don’t have to be a huge pile of messiness. They can be light, crispy, cheesy, spicy and flavorful, like these fresh ingredient nachos that are an easy way to put a fun dinner on the table.

Check out the recipe here: http://bit.ly/1izM9Lx

4. Sweet Potato Kale Pot Pie

Sweet Potato Kale Pot Pie

This recipe takes pot pie to the next level, dressing it up and making it perfect for any special occasion.

Check out the recipe here: http://bit.ly/19QkLkg

5. Parmesan Pearl Couscous

Parmesan Pearl Couscous

Think of this dish as risotto but without all the cooking and stirring. It’s creamy and starchy like risotto, but cooks in less than 15 minutes.

Check out the recipe: http://bit.ly/Jzc8UO

6. Sprout, Sweet Potato & Apple Saute

Sprout, Sweet Potato & Apple Saute

So many flavors in this easy side dish recall the tastes of fall and crisp, cool weather. Of course, this tastes good all year round too!

Check out the recipe here: http://bit.ly/1d68w9w

7. Beet Gratin

Beet Gratin

Creamy goat cheese and earthy walnuts add texture and flavor to the roasted beets for a truly delicious side dish.

Check out the yummy recipe here: http://bit.ly/1i2nLQ7

8. Beet & Frisee Salad

Beet & Frisee Salad

There are so many ingredients in this salad, it really makes a full meal: pumpernickel croutons, pistachios, goat cheese and kale. It’s the kitchen-sink salad!

Check out the recipe here: http://bit.ly/1d62OEn

9. Bucatini Taragon Cream Sauce

Bucatini Taragon Cream Sauce

This dish was inspired by a restaurant meal I ate, although I left out the lobster to make it a bit more everyday-friendly. It’s surprisingly easy for a dish that feels out of the ordinary.

Check out the recipe here: http://bit.ly/1izEVHv

10. Mexican Tortilla ā€œPizzaā€

Mexican Tortilla ā€œPizzaā€

What a fun recipe! It’s crispy, cheesy and vegetarian, but feel free to add some ground beef or chicken for a meat lovers’ treat!

Check out the recipe here: http://bit.ly/KnvAV6

11. Portobello Stack With Artichokes, Red Pepper & Walnut Goat Cheese

Portobello Stack With Artichokes, Red Pepper & Walnut Goat Cheese

This is a great vegetarian entree, or serve it as a stunning first course. With so many flavors, it’s sure to please all taste buds!

Check out the recipe here: http://bit.ly/1bE2Sow

12. Root Vegetable Tian

Root Vegetable Tian

This is an easy and healthy recipe. It’s great for parties too because you can build the tian in advance, then just pop it in the oven when guests arrive.

Check out the recipe here: http://bit.ly/1bE2Sow

13. Brussels Sprout Salad With Buttermilk Dressing

Brussels Sprout Salad With Buttermilk Dressing

A surprise combination of flavors with sweet and juicy grapes, hearty sprouts, crunchy almonds and a fresh and vibrant minted dressing makes this salad totally out of this world.

Check out the easy recipe here: http://bit.ly/1lFcLYJ

14. Spicy Mango Apple Chutney

Spicy Mango Apple Chutney

Sweet and spicy! Chutney is possibly the best condiment. Serve this on top of fish or chicken, spread it on Cilantro Naan, or use it in a grilled cheese or as a dip for chips.

Check out the recipe here:

15. Spinach Mango Salad

Spinach Mango Salad

Bursting with fresh flavors, this salad is slightly sweet and deliciously savory for a well-balanced and exciting side salad.

Check out the recipe here: http://bit.ly/1l7NKIr

16. Walnut Pesto Orecchiette

Walnut Pesto Orecchiette

Nutty, cheesy pasta that’s easy and interesting!

Check out the recipe here: http://bit.ly/JOQ1JE

17. Roasted Beets

Roasted Beets

Once you’ve had a properly roasted beet, you’ll love them unconditionally. This is a basic recipe that will show you how to add beets to any meal.

Check out the recipe here: http://bit.ly/JOS0h2

18. Zucchini Lasagna

Zucchini Lasagna

Your taste buds are going to be so happy that they won’t have any idea what a healthful meal they are experiencing.

Check out the recipe here: http://bit.ly/1crt1KT

19. Kale & Crispy Chickpeas

Kale & Crispy Chickpeas

Kale is amazingly versatile, and sauteing it in this recipe makes it the perfect companion for the crispy chickpeas. This dish is hearty, healthy and delicious!

Check out the recipe here: http://bit.ly/19FngLO

20. Cucumber Gazpacho

Cucumber Gazpacho

Refreshingly light yet delightfully creamy, this vegan-friendly soup will have you smitten for the summer.

Check out recipe here: http://bit.ly/19TyYjz

21. Roasted Red Pepper Basil Alfredo

Roasted Red Pepper Basil Alfredo

Robust red peppers add dimension and flavor to classic, creamy Alfredo sauce for a super delish pasta dish.

Check out the recipe: http://bit.ly/1gxHqqK

22. Green Beans & Shallots

Green Beans & Shallots

A quick way to dress up green beans for an easy side dish.

Check out the recipe here: http://bit.ly/1crdrPl