Here, chefs offer 10 healthy, easy vegetarian dinners that take 30 minutes or less.

Trust us, there is a vegetarian recipe here for everyone.

Of course, the vegetarian dietwhich is followed byroughly 5 percent of U.S. adultsdoes vary among diners.

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Generally it means avoiding meat, fish, and poultry, but there are a number oftypes of vegetarians.

Here, a roundup of some of our favorite easy vegetarian dinners from theCook With Usvideo archives.

Next time youre in a dinner rut, you know where to turn.

Broth in Bowl on gray background, healthy food, top view.

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Its also packed with an array of antioxidant-rich aromatics (e.g.

ginger, garlic, onions) to create a robust flavor profile that packs every bite with delight.

Its super quick to make, too, especially if you use pre-chopped veggies (frozen or not).

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To accomplish this, hes replaced beef with beets and utilized a veggie bouillon.

(But dont worry, it still has red wine in it for an incredibly rich flavor.)

Sam Kasss 2-in-1 anti-inflammatory salad

I know what youre thinking: Salad for dinner,yawn.

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‘But this recipe from former Obama chefSam Kassis actually two recipes in one, and neither is a bore.

Not convinced this will be enough to excite those seated around your table?

Watch Well+Goods former senior food editor taste test in the video above.

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Her big secret, however, is almond milk, which gives the sauce a creamy texture.

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Either way, the resulting dish is high in fiber, antioxidants, and flavor.

Frozen beef steaks on brownish packaging paper. Light effect.

The result is flavorful, satisfying, and good for your body, mind, and sanity.

Chef Patel makes them with Indian spices and serves them alongside a peanut chutney for dipping.

Oh, and to drink while you nosh?

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A lemon spritzer that tastes just as refreshing as the veggies inside the rolls.

Here are a couple of the key benefits of the vegetarian diet.

Eating less meat is associated with positive health outcomes and better gut health.

The vegetarian diet puts less strain on the environment.

Originally published July 11, 2020; with additional reporting from Betty Gold.

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