Quick Vegetarian Dinner Ideas

These quick vegetarian dinner ideas are some of my favorites. They are quick to prepare and quick to clean up. These recipes are also healthy vegetarian choices for dinner. All of these recipes can be prepared before you leave for work in the morning and cooked in a slow cooker. Be sure to use a crock-pot liner for easy clean up.

Quick Vegetarian Dinner Idea #1

Zucchini and Eggplants Italian Style

INGREDIENTS:
· 1 tablespoon olive oil
· 4 plum tomatoes, sliced 1/4-inch thick
· 1 1/2 cups shredded mozzarella cheese
· 2 cups tomato sauce
· 1 teaspoon oregano or Italian herb mixture
· 1 teaspoon salt
· 1 medium eggplant, cut in 1-inch cubes
· 2 medium zucchini, halved and sliced 1/2-inch thick
· 1 large onion, thinly sliced
· 12 ounces fresh mushrooms, sliced (substitue canned if you are in a hurry)
· salt and pepper, to taste 

PREPARATION: 

Toss eggplant and zucchini with the 1 teaspoon of salt. Place in a large colander over a bowl to drain for about 1 hour. Drain and squeeze excess moisture out. In a large skillet over medium heat, saute onion, eggplant, zucchini, and mushrooms until slightly tender. 

In the slow cooker/Crock Pot, layer 1/3 of the vegetables (including sliced tomatoes), 1/3 of the tomato sauce. and 1/3 of the cheese. Sprinkle with oregano or Italian herbs, salt and pepper. Repeat this process 2 more times. Cover and cook on low 5 too 7 hours. Serve with brown rice or whole grain pasta. Serve with Italian bread or dinner rolls to round out the meal.   This also goes well with a fresh salad.  This should serve about 6 people.


Quick Vegetarian Dinner idea #2

Vegetable Curry Served with Rice

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