We love quesadillas in our house, and it’s an art we’ve perfected over the years! This recipe originates from my mom’s kitchen. A unique combination of cheddar cheese, canned green chiles, sour cream, and a few spices really amp up a traditional quesadilla. The result is a slightly tangy, cheesy, gooey, restaurant quality quesadilla, with…
Vegetarian recipes
Here at Laughing Spatula we are huge fans of fresh and whole foods. Our vegetarian recipes are easy to make, wholesome and delicious!
Easy to make and delicious vegetarian recipes
Easy Baked Eggs (perfect for meal prep & make ahead)
These easy baked eggs are my favorite recipe for breakfast meal prep. They combine high protein, with lots of flavor, healthy & fresh vegetables and chicken sausage. Bake them in the oven in individual oven safe bowls for an easy meal prep option (or, on a sheet pan). This is an easy recipe you’ll love…
Cilantro Lime Rice (easiest recipe!)
I became hooked on cilantro lime rice from the minute I had my first bowl at Chipotle. Something about the citrusy lime rice with herby cilantro is just so satisfying. For this version, we use our easy baked rice trick to make this recipe even easier on the cook. You will be amazed how good…
Air Fryer Artichoke Hearts
Don’t you love having an appetizer recipe for those last minute get togethers? This one is so simple. Canned artichoke hearts are dipped in pesto, then rolled in panko crumbs for a crunchy exterior, and flavorful interior. Dip them in an easy pesto dipping sauce and in about 15 minutes, snack time is ready. Artichoke…
Goat Cheese Appetizers with Puff Pastry
This is such a simple recipe, and the best part is how easy you can customize it. Puff pastry, goat cheese, jam or preserves of choice, and a garnish. Thats it! We’ll give you tons of options to customize this easy goat cheese & puff pastry appetizer. My favorite part is that it only takes…
Healthy & Filling Caprese Stuffed Spaghetti Squash
Spaghetti Squash really is nature’s miracle food. Delicious, buttery, and perfect for healthy meals. We went nuts over this Caprese Spaghetti Squash. A vegetarian meal that can easily be topped with leftover chicken for added protein. Drizzle with some balsamic reduction for added flavor. Yum! Tips for Cutting Spaghetti Squash Spaghetti Squash is tough. It’s…
How to Microwave Couscous (fluffy & perfect every time)
We love couscous for a quick weeknight side dish. It’s the perfect medium to dress up with veggies & dressing, or you can simply enjoy it on its own. This guide will teach you how to Microwave Couscous so it’s fluffy and perfect every time. The best part? It only takes about 5 minutes. You…
Baked Wonton Crab Rangoon Appetizer
I love this recipe for how easy it is, and how light we’ve made it! These Baked Wonton Crab Rangoon Appetizers are so simple to make, you can make a few of them for a yummy snack, or lots of them to feed a crowd. Drizzle with some sweet Thai chili sauce and some green…
Homemade Rice-a-Roni (no processed ingredients)
Rice-a-Roni is one of my favorite boxed dishes, but I don’t love the ingredients. Did you know you can make Homeade Rice-a-Roni, with no processed ingredients, in the same amount of time? You sure can! Make as little or as much as you want and enjoy the leftovers for days. This easy recipe will be…
Mediterranean Chickpea Salad
This Crunchy, Easy, Fresh Mediterranean Chickpea Salad is packed with protein. It makes a big bowl of healthy salad that is as easy as chopping up veggies and tossing them in a bowl. The Lemon Dijon Dressing takes two minutes. Perfect for meal prep all week long! Why chickpeas are a protein packed power house…
12 Tips for Roasting Frozen Vegetables (+ Recipe)
We love using frozen vegetables and we’ve mastered how to cook them so they taste fresh! Our method involves pre-heating a sheet pan in the oven, tossing the frozen veggies in olive oil and spices, and then cooking the frozen vegetables on the hot pan. The result gives you frozen vegetables with all of the…
Peach Pie Bars with Streusel Topping
We’ve had rave reviews on our pie bars and we thought ‘hey, let’s replicate it with peach pie bars!’. This recipe can use fresh, canned, or frozen peaches. Peach Pie Bars are super simple and the best part is that the crust and the topping are the same mixture, which we amp up for the…
Blueberry Crumb Bars
We love any type of berry dessert and these blueberry crumb bars are perfect for any time of year. The best part about this recipe is that the crust and the topping are double duty, so you only have to use 2 mixing bowls for this entire recipe. Blueberry crumb bars are probably one of…
Honey Glazed Carrots with Garlic & Thyme
These Honey Glazed Carrots with Garlic and Thyme – Easy Oven Roasted Recipe. You will want these on your table for every occasion! Easy enough for weeknights and fancy enough for the holidays. We oven roasted these carrots to get the most flavor we could out of this simple carrot dish. But you…
Easy Ricotta Stuffed Shells (using store-bought sauce)
I love stuffed shells, and this version makes it super easy on the cook. We stuff our shells with a ricotta mixture and use an easy store-bought sauce to bake it all up into one delicious, cozy ricotta stuffed shell casserole. Ricotta Stuffed Shells There are tons of methods to make ricotta stuffed shells. You…
