Food

6 Satisfying Vegetarian Recipes for Any Appetite

You won't miss meat with these creative, filling dishes on the table.

Katie Arnold-Ratliff

Photo: Marcus Nilsson

Red Cabbage with Feta and Mint

Sauteed cabbage has an unexpectedly fresh taste thanks to the addition of mint leaves.

Get the recipe: Red Cabbage with Feta and Mint

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Rice with Spinach and Pistachios

This heartwarming, spinach-filled rice dish derives extra texture from the addition of pistachios.

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Acorn Squash with Ricotta and Sage

This recipe treats squash similarly to meat. After roasting the squash, you sear it on the stove in butter, which you can use for basting as well.

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Kale Salad with Sesame Dressing

Crunchy raw kale gets an extra kick from the addition of soy sauce, garlic and sesame seeds.

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Cauliflower Cake

This frittata-like cake gets its beautiful swirls of color from red onions. It's also tremendously filling.

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Red Lentil Soup with Fried Tofu and Chile Oil

This turmeric-rich soup has a thick, luscious texture, and it's high in protein, which helps you feel satiated longer than eating carbohydrates.

Get the recipe: Red Lentil Soup with Fried Tofu and Chile Oil

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From the January 2013 issue of O, The Oprah Magazine