13 Easy Vegetarian Meals
Welcome to the exciting world of vegetarianism, where flavor and health come together. Embarking on a vegetarian lifestyle can be a significant shift, but with Factor by your side, it's a journey made simple and delightful. Factor can be your trusted guide to show you that vegetarian meals can be as diverse, satisfying, and delicious as their meat-based counterparts.
Why Go Vegetarian?
Studies have clearly shown that choosing plant-based meals over meat-based ones can offer a variety of health advantages. These benefits range from managing your weight to supporting your heart health.
When you opt for a vegetarian diet, you'll focus on naturally nutrient-dense foods. Fruits, vegetables, whole grains, and legumes will find their way onto your plate, from side dishes to the stars of your meals. These foods are delicious and packed with the vitamins and minerals your body needs to thrive. A diet rich in plant-based foods supports good gut health, which is crucial for overall wellness. A healthy gut can improve digestion, enhance the immune system, and even impact your mood positively.
Not only that, but a vegetarian diet can work wonders for your skin. Fruits and vegetables are rich in antioxidants, which help combat skin-damaging free radicals. This can lead to a clearer-looking complexion and a natural, healthy glow.
Remember that choosing to go vegetarian isn’t just about quitting meat. It's about embracing a way of eating that prioritizes nutrient-rich, whole foods. With the right approach and resources, it's a decision that can lead to substantial, long-lasting benefits.
How Can Vegetarian Meals Be Tasty and Nutritious?
Let's debunk a common myth: Vegetarian meals are bland and lack variety. This statement couldn’t be further from the truth. It’s more than just grilled cheese, crispy chickpeas, lentil soup, and some hummus. The reality is that vegetarian meals can be a riot of flavors, colors, and textures, all while being packed with the nutrients you need for health and fitness.A well-balanced vegetarian diet incorporates a variety of vegetables, grains, and proteins. Leafy greens, hearty legumes, and whole grains are all rich in fiber, vitamins, and minerals. But let's not forget about plant-based proteins like tofu, tempeh, and seitan, which keep you satiated and help build and repair tissues.
Now, let's talk about flavor. Spices, herbs, and sauces are the secret weapons in a vegetarian kitchen. They can transform a simple dish into a culinary masterpiece. Think aromatic cumin in your tofu tacos or enchiladas, smoky paprika or zesty lemon juice on your Mediterranean or Greek flatbreads, or a creamy tomato sauce that envelops your taste buds with every bite of Italian gnocchi. These ingredients enhance the flavor of your meals and add a nutritional punch.
This is how Factor approaches meal creation. Each dish is thoughtfully designed to balance nutrients without compromising on taste.
13 Delicious and Easy Vegetarian Meals From Factor
1. Coconut Lime Curried Tofu
Imagine a plate filled with the vibrant colors of roasted bell peppers and sweet potatoes, seasoned with a hint of ginger and gochugaru (Korean chili flakes). These veggies rest atop a bed of broccoli florets and lentil-brown rice mix, making for a hearty vegetarian dinner. But the star of the show is the smoked tofu, bathed in a mild yellow curry sauce that blends the creaminess of coconut milk with the tang of lime juice and the aromatic flavors of coriander, cumin, and turmeric.
2.Roasted Veggie & Pesto Tortellini
Cheese tortellini takes center stage in this dish, adorned with a medley of roasted cherry tomatoes, red bell peppers, zucchini, carrots, and yellow squash. The tortellini and veggies are in a lush basil and spinach pesto, creating a comfort food experience that's both nutritious and indulgent. Roasted green beans add a delightful crunch to the dish, making this meal a well-rounded, easy vegetarian dinner option.
1. Coconut Lime Curried Tofu
Imagine a plate filled with the vibrant colors of roasted bell peppers and sweet potatoes, seasoned with a hint of ginger and gochugaru (Korean chili flakes). These veggies rest atop a bed of broccoli florets and lentil-brown rice mix, making for a hearty vegetarian dinner. But the star of the show is the smoked tofu, bathed in a mild yellow curry sauce that blends the creaminess of coconut milk with the tang of lime juice and the aromatic flavors of coriander, cumin, and turmeric.
2.Roasted Veggie & Pesto Tortellini
Cheese tortellini takes center stage in this dish, adorned with a medley of roasted cherry tomatoes, red bell peppers, zucchini, carrots, and yellow squash. The tortellini and veggies are in a lush basil and spinach pesto, creating a comfort food experience that's both nutritious and indulgent. Roasted green beans add a delightful crunch to the dish, making this meal a well-rounded, easy vegetarian dinner option.
3. Vegan Mushroom Marsala
Anyone who’s said that vegan dishes are boring needs to try this for a weeknight dinner. This meal is a testament to the richness vegan cuisine can offer and would surely change the minds of even the most stubborn individuals. Creamy arborio rice, sautéed with onion and garlic, deglazed with white wine, and simmered to perfection, forms the base of this dish. It's then covered in a flavorful vegan Marsala sauce, brimming with meaty roasted portobello and cremini mushrooms. Accompanied by a side of roasted garlic green beans, this dish is a vegan guilty pleasure you won't regret.
4.Caribbean Spiced Tofu
Bring the Caribbean into your kitchen with this vibrant dish. Roasted tofu, seasoned with five-spice powder, sits on a bed of wild rice with poblano chilies and black beans imbued with jerk spices. The smoky, spicy flavor is wonderfully counterbalanced by tangy-sweet mango salsa and a creamy spiced sauce perfect for drizzling. The dish is finished with a crunch, thanks to ancho-chile toasted pepitas.
3. Vegan Mushroom Marsala
Anyone who’s said that vegan dishes are boring needs to try this for a weeknight dinner. This meal is a testament to the richness vegan cuisine can offer and would surely change the minds of even the most stubborn individuals. Creamy arborio rice, sautéed with onion and garlic, deglazed with white wine, and simmered to perfection, forms the base of this dish. It's then covered in a flavorful vegan Marsala sauce, brimming with meaty roasted portobello and cremini mushrooms. Accompanied by a side of roasted garlic green beans, this dish is a vegan guilty pleasure you won't regret.
4.Caribbean Spiced Tofu
Bring the Caribbean into your kitchen with this vibrant dish. Roasted tofu, seasoned with five-spice powder, sits on a bed of wild rice with poblano chilies and black beans imbued with jerk spices. The smoky, spicy flavor is wonderfully counterbalanced by tangy-sweet mango salsa and a creamy spiced sauce perfect for drizzling. The dish is finished with a crunch, thanks to ancho-chile toasted pepitas.
5. Tuscan White Bean, Mushroom & Kale Stew
Experience a taste of Tuscany with this robust vegetable stew. White beans, kale, and portobello mushrooms meld with fire-roasted tomatoes, creating a hearty stew bursting with flavor. But that's not all. This meal is accompanied by roasted red potatoes tossed in a tangy lemon-caper sauce featuring leeks, shallots, garlic, and a dash of white wine. To round out this wholesome meal, we serve broccoli florets crowned with a dollop of chive butter for a crisp, flavorful side.
6. Tamale Bowl With Sweet Potatoes & Pickled Jalapeno Crema
Embrace the vibrant flavors of Mexico with this vegetarian twist on a classic tamale. A base of masa corn cake sets the stage for a hearty three-bean medley, simmered with red bell peppers, jalapeños, and poblanos and seasoned with ancho and chipotle powder for a kick of heat. The dish is then sprinkled with queso fresco, adding a touch of salty, tangy goodness. It's all served with a cilantro-jalapeño crema, perfect for drizzling. And don't forget the side of Mexican-spiced sweet potatoes roasted with red bell peppers and onions for a satisfying crunch.
5. Tuscan White Bean, Mushroom & Kale Stew
Experience a taste of Tuscany with this robust vegetable stew. White beans, kale, and portobello mushrooms meld with fire-roasted tomatoes, creating a hearty stew bursting with flavor. But that's not all. This meal is accompanied by roasted red potatoes tossed in a tangy lemon-caper sauce featuring leeks, shallots, garlic, and a dash of white wine. To round out this wholesome meal, we serve broccoli florets crowned with a dollop of chive butter for a crisp, flavorful side.
6. Tamale Bowl With Sweet Potatoes & Pickled Jalapeno Crema
Embrace the vibrant flavors of Mexico with this vegetarian twist on a classic tamale. A base of masa corn cake sets the stage for a hearty three-bean medley, simmered with red bell peppers, jalapeños, and poblanos and seasoned with ancho and chipotle powder for a kick of heat. The dish is then sprinkled with queso fresco, adding a touch of salty, tangy goodness. It's all served with a cilantro-jalapeño crema, perfect for drizzling. And don't forget the side of Mexican-spiced sweet potatoes roasted with red bell peppers and onions for a satisfying crunch.
7. Truffle Mushroom Penne With Roasted Red Peppers & Green Beans
Truffle Mushroom Penne & Caramelized Onions Indulge in the decadent flavors of this vegetarian pasta. Tender cauliflower penne is tossed in a creamy truffle sauce topped with caramelized onions and roasted mushrooms, offering an irresistibly earthy taste. Complementing this luxurious dish are simple roasted red bell peppers and green beans, adding a touch of freshness to balance the rich flavors.
8. Tomato-Goat Cheese Cavatappi Primavera With Green Beans
Embrace the vibrant flavors of Mexico with this vegetarian twist on a classic tamale. A base of masa corn cake sets the stage for a hearty three-bean medley, simmered with red bell peppers, jalapeños, and poblanos and seasoned with ancho and chipotle powder for a kick of heat. The dish is then sprinkled with queso fresco, adding a touch of salty, tangy goodness. It's all served with a cilantro-jalapeño crema, perfect for drizzling. And don't forget the side of Mexican-spiced sweet potatoes roasted with red bell peppers and onions for a satisfying crunch.
7. Truffle Mushroom Penne With Roasted Red Peppers & Green Beans
Truffle Mushroom Penne & Caramelized Onions Indulge in the decadent flavors of this vegetarian pasta. Tender cauliflower penne is tossed in a creamy truffle sauce topped with caramelized onions and roasted mushrooms, offering an irresistibly earthy taste. Complementing this luxurious dish are simple roasted red bell peppers and green beans, adding a touch of freshness to balance the rich flavors.
8. Tomato-Goat Cheese Cavatappi Primavera With Green Beans
Embrace the vibrant flavors of Mexico with this vegetarian twist on a classic tamale. A base of masa corn cake sets the stage for a hearty three-bean medley, simmered with red bell peppers, jalapeños, and poblanos and seasoned with ancho and chipotle powder for a kick of heat. The dish is then sprinkled with queso fresco, adding a touch of salty, tangy goodness. It's all served with a cilantro-jalapeño crema, perfect for drizzling. And don't forget the side of Mexican-spiced sweet potatoes roasted with red bell peppers and onions for a satisfying crunch.
9. Three Bean Vegan Chili With Cornbread Casserole & Crema
Discover the secret to our vegan chili: toasting the aromatic spices. Oregano, cumin, coriander, and three types of chili powder are toasted to release their flavors, then mixed with bell peppers, tomatoes, onions, corn, and a trio of beans. The chili is then simmered until the flavors meld into a satisfyingly spicy stew. Served over tender veggie-studded quinoa and paired with a vegan sour cream made from silken tofu, this dish is a celebration of vegan comfort food. A side of fluffy cornbread studded with whole corn kernels adds a touch of sweetness to complete the meal.
10. Peanut Buddha Bowl with Quinoa, Gochugaru Peanuts & Broccoli
Feast your senses on our Peanut Buddha Bowl, a symphony of cilantro quinoa, Gochugaru-infused peanuts, and sesame-tossed broccoli. The base of this hearty bowl is quinoa, crowned with sesame-infused broccoli and peanuts, given a fiery twist with gochugaru (a Korean chili flake variant). Accompanied by a medley of red and green bell peppers, garlic, and cilantro, this bowl is brought together with a satay-style peanut sauce to drizzle at your convenience.
9. Three Bean Vegan Chili With Cornbread Casserole & Crema
Discover the secret to our vegan chili: toasting the aromatic spices. Oregano, cumin, coriander, and three types of chili powder are toasted to release their flavors, then mixed with bell peppers, tomatoes, onions, corn, and a trio of beans. The chili is then simmered until the flavors meld into a satisfyingly spicy stew. Served over tender veggie-studded quinoa and paired with a vegan sour cream made from silken tofu, this dish is a celebration of vegan comfort food. A side of fluffy cornbread studded with whole corn kernels adds a touch of sweetness to complete the meal.
10. Peanut Buddha Bowl with Quinoa, Gochugaru Peanuts & Broccoli
Feast your senses on our Peanut Buddha Bowl, a symphony of cilantro quinoa, Gochugaru-infused peanuts, and sesame-tossed broccoli. The base of this hearty bowl is quinoa, crowned with sesame-infused broccoli and peanuts, given a fiery twist with gochugaru (a Korean chili flake variant). Accompanied by a medley of red and green bell peppers, garlic, and cilantro, this bowl is brought together with a satay-style peanut sauce to drizzle at your convenience.
11. Truffle Mushroom Risotto With Garlic Roasted Green Beans
Experience the allure of our Truffle Mushroom Risotto, paired with Green Peas and Garlic-Roasted Green Beans. This elegant meal brings you a classic risotto simmered in vegetable stock and white wine with a generous sprinkle of Parmesan cheese. This risotto offers a taste of luxury, topped with roasted portobello and button mushrooms, green peas, and a hint of truffle butter. Paired with garlic-roasted green beans, this dish transforms your everyday dinner into an unforgettable event.
12. Tomato Quinoa & Goat Cheese Scramble With Patata Bravas
Dig into our Tomato Quinoa & Goat Cheese Egg White Scramble, served with patata bravas. This hearty vegetarian breakfast from Factor is a feast of tri-color quinoa brimming with zucchini, red peppers, and garlicky spinach, crowned with stewed grape tomatoes. This dish is a delightful way to kickstart your day, topped with chive-infused scrambled egg whites garnished with parsley and tangy goat cheese crumbles. This breakfast is a veggie-lover's dream and served with a side of roasted red bell pepper and fennel-infused potatoes (a nod to patatas bravas).
11. Truffle Mushroom Risotto With Garlic Roasted Green Beans
Experience the allure of our Truffle Mushroom Risotto, paired with Green Peas and Garlic-Roasted Green Beans. This elegant meal brings you a classic risotto simmered in vegetable stock and white wine with a generous sprinkle of Parmesan cheese. This risotto offers a taste of luxury, topped with roasted portobello and button mushrooms, green peas, and a hint of truffle butter. Paired with garlic-roasted green beans, this dish transforms your everyday dinner into an unforgettable event.
12. Tomato Quinoa & Goat Cheese Scramble With Patata Bravas
Dig into our Tomato Quinoa & Goat Cheese Egg White Scramble, served with patata bravas. This hearty vegetarian breakfast from Factor is a feast of tri-color quinoa brimming with zucchini, red peppers, and garlicky spinach, crowned with stewed grape tomatoes. This dish is a delightful way to kickstart your day, topped with chive-infused scrambled egg whites garnished with parsley and tangy goat cheese crumbles. This breakfast is a veggie-lover's dream and served with a side of roasted red bell pepper and fennel-infused potatoes (a nod to patatas bravas).
13. Kale & Mushroom Egg Bites
Relish our Kale & Mushroom Egg Bites. These protein-packed egg bites, perfect for on-the-go breakfasts, feature robust kale and earthy mushrooms enveloped in a creamy egg base. Seasoned with white pepper, garlic, and nutmeg, these egg bites just need to be heated and enjoyed. Savor them solo, dip them in your favorite sauce, or pair them with a slice of toast for a nutritious start to your day.
13. Kale & Mushroom Egg Bites
Relish our Kale & Mushroom Egg Bites. These protein-packed egg bites, perfect for on-the-go breakfasts, feature robust kale and earthy mushrooms enveloped in a creamy egg base. Seasoned with white pepper, garlic, and nutmeg, these egg bites just need to be heated and enjoyed. Savor them solo, dip them in your favorite sauce, or pair them with a slice of toast for a nutritious start to your day.
How Can Factor Help You Eat More Vegetarian Meals?
We understand that transitioning to a vegetarian lifestyle can seem daunting, especially when you're juggling a busy schedule. With Factor, we aim to make vegetarian eating as effortless and convenient as possible. Factor boasts tons of vegetarian options, each meticulously crafted and chef-prepared. Our meals aren’t just about nutrition — they're about delivering a culinary experience that delights your taste buds. We believe maintaining a healthy diet shouldn't mean compromising on taste or variety.We invite you to experience Factor's meals and witness the benefits of vegetarian eating firsthand. Our rotating, weekly menu is designed to cater to different tastes and dietary preferences, ensuring you never run out of exciting new meals to try.
With Factor, you can effortlessly incorporate more vegetarian meals into your routine without the stress of planning, shopping, and cooking.