European vegetarian main dish recipes with 500 or fewer calories

Shrimp Scampi with Angel Hair Pasta

This is a spin off of the Cheesecake Factory's recipe!

Zucchini Smeriato ( Scalloped Zucchini)

There are many zucchini recipes, but this is one that I kinda made up. It is nourishing, a good Lenten dish…

Vegetable Lasagna

Lasagna laced with garden vegetables and whole wheat noodles makes a healthier pasta alternative to traditional lasagna. Don’t let the list of…

Baked asparagus with balsamic sauce and bulgur

Delicious and healthy dish wonderful in taste and aroma.

Savoy cabbage, potato and sweet potato patties

Vegetable delight, simple and easy to prepare.

Easy Broccoli and Cauliflower Gratin

Spanikorizo- Spinach and Rice

This is a hearty veggie dish that most Greeks eat during Lent and fast days. Easy to make and delicious,

Polenta Smothered in Lentils

Beans and legumes are a staple of the vegetarian diet. Both contain large amounts of protein and are also high in dietary fiber. When mixed with…

Vegetarian Lasagna

Spaghetti with vegetable sauce

Though I am an ardent fan of Indian cuisine and can eat day after day through out, I like to explore and enjoy food from world wide.When it comes to…

Garden Marinara Sauce with Spaghetti

This marinara is chock full of veggies, and served atop whole grain spaghetti noodles, makes a guilt-free pasta…

Italian Tuna Noodle Casserole

Italian Tuna Noodle Casserole is a super simple meatless main dish perfect for the Lenten season! Ready in just 45 minutes and prepared with basic…

Orange Asparagus Pie with Sweet Potato Mash

For an 8" pie dish (serves 3-4)

Italian Rice and Beans

This is a nice rice and beans dish that is similar to risotto. It is rich and creamy. We've made the lacto-ovo vegetarian version but it can easily…

Rotini with Pesto, Tomatoes and Spinach

My friend's daughter tasted this last year on a vacation and dubbed it the "Best Pasta Ever." I'll go along…