When the kids head back to school, week-night dinners call everyone back to the table, and the whole family shifts to a different schedule. And you need some vegetarian casseroles that the whole family will love.
If you click on any of the below dishes, even more dinner ideas and side dishes are offered in each post.
The Importance of Meal Planning
When I have a vegetarian meal plan for the week ahead, I'm more likely to eat the way I really want to. More likely to eat more healthy. And dinner will be quicker, more organized and a whole lot less stressful.
Here are some ideas for the week ahead that will make back-to-school dinners less stressful!
MEAL PLAN
MONDAY: Eggplant Parmesan with Pesto
TUESDAY: Easy Broccoli Casserole with Cheese and Quinoa
WEDNESDAY: Mac 'n Cheese Impossible Pie
THURSDAY: Zucchini Cobbler with Cornbread Topping
FRIDAY: Cauliflower Tetrazzini with Poblano Peppers
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M O N D A Y
Eggplant Parmesan with Pesto
This summer Eggplant Parmesan (aka Eggplant Parmigiana) takes eggplant slices coated in pesto, mozzarella cheese and Parmesan cheese, and layers them lasagna-style with a fabulous roasted tomato - red pepper sauce you'll want to use for everything.
Get the recipe HERE.
I've updated this post to include preparation tips and time-saving tips so that it can go more quickly. Go check them out!
T U E S D A Y
Easy Broccoli Casserole with Cheese and Quinoa
This Broccoli Cheese Casserole is a cheesy, delicious side dish or vegetarian main entree. No need to make a roux sauce with this recipe, so it's super easy to make. But it still has the creamy cheesiness we loved as a kid.
Get the recipe HERE.
I've updated this post to include preparation tips and time-saving tips so that dinner can go more quickly. And, I've added ideas for the meat eaters who you might share your table with, and a few side dish ideas. Go check them out!
Want more vegetarian and vegan dish ideas? I can help! I have three newsletters for different topics: 1) Weekly Recipes, 2) Vegetarian Meal Plans, and 3) Leaning Vegetarian Tips for helping you to move to a more vegetarian diet. Choose which newsletters are most relevant to your lifestyle, and you'll also get my 5 Secrets to Fuss-Free Dinners!
W E D N E S D A Y
Mac 'n Cheese Impossible Pie
Impossible Pies were all the rage in the '70's. They're so easy, and now you can make macaroni and cheese without cooking the pasta first. Impossibly, so it seems, it forms its own crust while it bakes.
Get the recipe HERE.
I've updated this post to include preparation tips and time-saving tips to simplify this dinner even further, and I've added some side dish ideas.
T H U R S D A Y
Zucchini Cobbler with Cornbread Topping
This zucchini cobbler with corn, yellow beans, and tomatoes is topped with cornbread batter, and then all baked together for a dish the whole family will love.
Get the recipe HERE.
I've updated this post to include time-saving tips as well as ideas for variations on the recipe.
F R I D A Y
Cauliflower Tetrazzini
This vegetarian tetrazzini is loaded with cauliflower and poblano peppers in place of the traditional chicken or turkey, and switches out the sour cream and heavy cream with yogurt.
Get the recipe HERE.
I've updated this post to include time-saving tips, preparation tips, and ideas for variations on the recipe. Additionally, I've added ideas for possible side dishes and ideas for the meat eaters who may share your table.
Want more vegetarian and vegan dish ideas? I can help you. I have three newsletters for different topics: 1) Vegetarian Recipes, 2) Vegetarian Meal Plans, and 3) Vegetarian Tips for helping you to move to a more vegetarian diet. Choose which newsletters are most relevant to your lifestyle and you'll also get my 5 SECRETS TO FUSS-FREE VEGETARIAN DINNERS.
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