Serve leeks baked with several cheeses and a bit of cream over flavorful pasta or rice for a rich and delicious treat: Leek Gratin Recipe

Kosherie is an Egyptian dish of spicy lentils, rice, pasta, and fried onions.

Black beans, zucchini, and a bit of cheese folded into tortillas - this may be the best quesadillas you’ve ever tasted: Black Bean Zucchini Quesadillas

Serve these bell peppers stuffed with tomatoes, carrots, mushrooms, and cous cous alongside green salad for a simple, filling meal: Stuffed Peppers

A common complaint about vegetarian cuisine is that there are “no main courses, just side dishes.” Nothing could be farther from the truth. Aside from the fact that probably 90% of recipes can be made vegetarian by leaving out or substituting for whatever meat they contain, there are a number of traditional recipes that do not include meat: vegetarian main courses.

Sweet potatoes layered with black beans, rice, and spinach make a hearty, healthy main course: Sweet potato gratin

Eggplant layered with tomato sauce and topped with saffron custard makes an elegant and delicious main course: Eggplant Gratin

Potatoes and leeks are one of those combinations that are just meant to be, and this gratin recipe is the perfect way to enjoy them: Potato Leek Gratin

Vegetarian cashew curry is rich, filling, and delicious, and can easily be made vegan.

I don’t know where this recipe comes from or if there’s a nicer name for it; all I know is that my mother used to make Noodles and Cheese when I was a kid and it only has 5 ingredients. The buttery, almost smoky onion flavor and the melty cottage cheese are absolutely delicious!