I’m not a vegetarian.

For me, anyway.

There’s so much to love about meatless meals beyond kitchen creativity, too.

Tomato Quinoa With Basil and Goat Cheese

Andrew Purcell, Carrie Purcell

They’re often less expensive than meat-centric meals.

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Tomato-Cheddar Grilled Cheese

Grilled cheese and tomato soup are perfect together.

veggie meals

Andrew Purcell, Carrie Purcell

Grilled cheese with tomatoes inside is another winner.

Tossing the raw, dressed ribbons with warm, just-roasted chickpeas will wilt them ever so slightly.

Don’t skip the chopped almonds, which add a little crunch.

Veggie Meals  Potatoes Cherry Tomatoes Peppers Beans Cheese Asparagus

Andrew Purcell, Carrie Purcell

That advance planning would turn this recipe into a 10-minute ordeal.

The one-pot thing is handy, and the finished dish doesn’t let on that you took a shortcut.

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TomatoCheddar Grilled Cheese

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Tomato Quinoa With Basil and Goat Cheese