For a quick and satisfying supper, serve this chock-full-of-vegetables soup with crusty whole grain rolls and a simple green salad.
This hearty sauce makes great use of inexpensive and healthful lentils. They are a great source of iron and are a popular meat alternative for vegetarians. Toss with rigatoni or rotini pasta.
Serve these hearty ribs with mashed potatoes or rice to soak up the delicious juices.
Mushrooms add richness to onion soup. To make it vegetarian, replace the beef broth with vegetable broth. The crôutes make a perfect topper.
You can adjust from vegetarian to meaty by adding up to 8 oz (225 g) dry chorizo sausage or a piece of lean smoky bacon or smoked turkey thigh.
If you aren't taking this on your trip, enjoy it at home garnished with chopped green onions and sour cream.