1,903 green recipes

Quesadilla quiche, a Tex-Mex twist: Monterey Jack and cheddar, green chiles, tomato, and cumin baked in a custard between two crusts, then served with sour cream and salsa. Cheesy, mildly spicy, crowd-friendly.

Microwave tamale pie with a spiced bean, corn, and olive filling topped with a cornmeal crust. Vegetarian, no oven needed, and ready in 30 minutes.

Ravioli in roasted garlic broth with sauteed bell peppers, green peas, and golden garlic breadcrumb topping. A lighter, brothy take on stuffed pasta.

Mexican pizza topped with crumbled chorizo, garlic, Monterey Jack and Muenster cheese, fresh cilantro, and salsa on a cornmeal-dusted bread dough crust.

Mediterranean lentil salad tosses green lentils with roasted red peppers, fresh basil, toasted walnuts, and balsamic, served over dandelion greens dressed with lemon.

Low-fat asparagus guacamole made with pureed cooked asparagus and yogurt instead of avocado. Same guacamole seasonings - cumin, cayenne, garlic, tomato - a fraction of the fat.

Pateles are Puerto Rican green banana tamales: grated green banana and potato dough wrapped around achiote-spiced pork in banana leaves, then boiled until tender. Holiday tradition across the Caribbean and beyond.

Mediterranean stuffed meatballs hide blanched vegetables inside seasoned beef with Parmesan and nutmeg, breaded and deep-fried, served over spaghetti with ratatouille sauce.

Vegan tofu filets pan-fried and simmered in an apricot Dijon sauce with orange juice, tamari, and garlic. The sauce reduces by half into a glossy, sweet-tangy glaze that clings to every slice.

Corn tamale pie with cornmeal, cottage cheese, and whipped egg whites baked until golden, served with a reduced Mexican-style tomato sauce. Light, fluffy, and meatless.

Thick and warming turkey soup with a buttery roux base, carrots, peas, and herbs like thyme and savory. The best way to turn leftover turkey into a from-scratch comfort bowl.

Browned chicken thighs braised in a Spanish-style sofrito of onions, garlic, tomatoes, paprika, and dried chilies, finished with chickpeas. A hearty one-skillet dinner.

Justin's Barbecue Sauce: a Cajun-style finishing sauce with red wine, ketchup, hot sauce, garlic, and aromatic vegetables. Two-hour simmer for depth, served over barbecue not basted.

Luigi's bean soup simmers dried navy beans low and slow with tomatoes, garlic, fresh basil, and olive oil for a rustic Italian one-pot meal. Finished with grated Parmesan.

Asian-style beef kabobs marinated overnight in soy sauce, ginger, garlic, and sherry, then grilled with fresh pineapple and green pepper. Bold, sweet, and smoky.

Crisp-tender broccoli, bell peppers, and carrots tossed in soy sauce, then smothered in melted Monterey Jack and toasted sesame seeds. A 25-minute vegetarian side that steals the spotlight.