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    Veggie Dinner Recipes for Weeknights

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    My collection of veggie dinner recipes for weeknights makes delicious use of the season's gorgeous foods. These dinner ideas make your Tuesday, Wednesday, or Friday dinner a little more exciting!


    These simple and healthy veggie dinners are easy to make, and the entire family will love them. Scroll down to find something for everyone.

    And for more recipes with lovely vegetables click to my veggie recipe list.

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    • Veggie Spring Rolls
    • Pistachio Pesto Pasta
    • Thai Beef Salad
    • Chicken and Rice Lettuce Wraps
    • Warm Polenta Zucchini Salad
    • Crunchy Chicken Noodle Salad
    • Asparagus With Lemon, Olives and Feta
    • Spring Green Risotto
    • Spring Vegetable Ricotta Tarts
    • Fresh Green Pesto Pasta
    • Herbed Vegetable Pasta With Artichokes
    • The New Wedge Salad
    • Green Goddess Smoothie

    Veggie Spring Rolls


    One of my favorite easy vegetarian dinner recipes is a veggie-filled spring roll. I can eat a salad right out of my hand! This will be a family favorite. And speaking of family, get the kids involved making them with you!

    Veggie Spring Rolls with sweet and sour mint sauce
    Vegetable Spring Rolls with Sweet and Sour Dipping Sauce
     Veggie Spring Rolls get dipped in sweet and sour mint sauce for a perfect combo. Beautiful green vegetables never tasted so good as when nestled in lovely translucent spring roll wrappers!
    Recipe

    Pistachio Pesto Pasta

    Of all the veggie dinners, this is one of my favorites! This delicious twist on pesto pairs perfectly with summer zucchini. Make a big bowl, this goes fast!

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    Pistachio Pesto Pasta with Shredded Zucchini
    Pistachio Pesto Pasta with shredded zucchini makes a great dinner, to-go picnic staple or the perfect packed lunch.
    Recipe

    Thai Beef Salad


    This fresh salad is a go-to healthy weeknight dinner. It gets a burst of flavor from authentic Thai flavors, sweet fruit, and crunchy veggies. Arrange on a platter for an impressive, family-style situation that everyone will love.

    Marinated Thai Beef Salad on platter
    Thai Beef Salad
    Marinated flank steak gets a burst of flavor from authentic Thai flavors, sweet fruit and crunchy veggies. 
    Recipe

    Chicken and Rice Lettuce Wraps


    A tangy, crunchy rice and chicken salad eaten protein-style in a lettuce leaf. Your tastebuds and muscles will thank you. So will your husband, kids, friends, aunts, uncles, cousin Jimmy, and your neighbor Gladys!

    Chicken and Rice Lettuce Wraps round bowl
    Chicken-and-Rice Lettuce Wraps
    Chicken Lettuce Wraps filled with Mediterranean flavors take summer eating to a whole new level. Tangy rice, crunchy nuts, currents and olives are wrapped in soft green leaves to make a fun-to-eat meal.
    Recipe

    Warm Polenta Zucchini Salad


    Warm polenta, zucchini & chicken salad gets drizzled with a tangy vinaigrette. You can’t resist the tasty, crispy and soft croutons! 

    Warm Polenta Zucchini Salad in white bowl on green surface
    Warm Polenta, Zucchini & Chicken Salad
    A tasty mix of summer veggies, filling chicken and tasty polenta.
    Recipe

    Crunchy Chicken Noodle Salad


    Crunchy Chicken Noodle Salad with juicy oranges, radishes and snow peas makes eating salad your new favorite thing!

    Crunchy Chicken Noodle Salad with ramen noodles, juicy oranges, radishes and snow peas on white plate
    Crunchy Chicken Noodle Salad - Perfect Asian Ramen Salad
    This crunchy Asian ramen salad with chicken and juicy oranges, radishes, and snow peas makes eating salad your new favorite thing! You can substitute a can of mandarin oranges for the orange and try any kind of nut in place of cashews.
    Recipe

    Asparagus With Lemon, Olives and Feta


    Asparagus with lemon, olives and Feta can be served hot, cold or room temperature. Making it the most fuss-free side dish for a nice meal.

    Asparagus with Lemon, Olives and Feta in serving platter
    Asparagus with Lemon, Olives and Feta
    Serve this side dish warm, cold or at room temperature. It’s the perfect make-ahead side with green asparagus, tangy lemon and lemon zest and salty sprinkles of olives and feta.
    Recipe

    Spring Green Risotto


    Spring has sprung! And this flavorful green risotto brings delicious ingredients from the garden to the table with less than 10 ingredients.

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    Spring Green Risotto
    Snow peas give this creamy rice dish an unexpected crunch, and goat cheese adds a tangy twist.
    Recipe
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    Spring Vegetable Ricotta Tarts


    Spring Vegetable Tarts let you create any flavor combination you like. Perfect for an individual serving. Have a tart

    Spring Vegetable Tarts on metal tray
    Spring Vegetable Ricotta Tarts
    Serve these sophisticated little tarts with a green salad and sliced fruit.
    Recipe

    Fresh Green Pesto Pasta


    Fresh Green Pesto Pasta With Lemon Ricotta Cream makes me swoon. It’s is the perfect way to get a fresh taste of summer using winter ingredients during chilly months.

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    Fresh Green Pesto Pasta with Lemon Ricotta Cream
    A dollop of creamy ricotta tops a swirl of spaghetti that’s been tossed with rich, green pesto. Be sure to cook your pasta in generously salted water for the best flavor all around.
    Recipe

    Herbed Vegetable Pasta With Artichokes


    Herbed vegetable pasta with artichokes is bursting with fresh veggies and zesty herbs. It’s a go-to dinner for Meatless Mondays, or What-To-Eat Wednesdays!

    herbed vegetable pasta with artichokes mixed in salad bowl
    Herbed Vegetable And Artichoke Pasta
    Savory artichokes and tangy vinaigrette really wake up your taste buds in this easy pasta salad.
    Recipe

    The New Wedge Salad


    A take on the best classic with added roasted beets, diced pancetta, and hazelnuts.  Keep the bleu cheese in delicious pieces and dress with a light lemon vinaigrette.

    new lettuce wedge salad with beets and bacon on platter
    The New Iceberg Wedge Salad
    Turn the classic lettuce wedge salad into a masterpiece by adding diced pancetta, roasted beets and hazelnuts.
    Recipe

    Green Goddess Smoothie


    Smoothie for dinner? I say yes. A Green Goddess Smoothie makes you feel like just that, a goddess! Packed with spinach and vitamin-rich fruit, it’s a fresh way to start your day, or finish a workout.

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    Green Goddess Smoothie
    Spinach plus sweet mango, juicy pineapple and grapes, with orange juice balance out the sweet and add loads of vitamin C to this refreshing green goddess smoothie.
    Recipe

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    1. Mia says

      January 01, 2021 at 10:00 pm

      So many beautiful ideas! Can't wait to try all of them! Thank you!

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