Updated 19th March 2024
It’s dinnertime: ZOE members’ top recipes
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Dinner is an important meal. Whether it’s a way to unwind after work, fuel for late-evening activities, or a chance to be together with friends and family, dinner does a lot.
But have you ever fallen into a rut of cooking the same meals over and over? At ZOE, we know that regularly mixing things up is best for your gut and long-term health.
To help, we’ve compiled a list of healthy dinner recipes that are popular with ZOE members.
Below, you’ll see the ingredients, which dietary preferences they suit, and how many times each recipe has been favorited in our app.
All of these meals are high-scoring, so you’re sure to feel your best after eating them.
If you’re a member, we’ve also provided links so you can see how each meal scores for you.
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1. Homemade vegetarian chili
Favorited: 10,968 times
Preferences: Vegan and gluten-free
Ingredients: Black beans, canned tomatoes, carrots, celery, cilantro, extra virgin olive oil, garlic, onions, peppers, pinto beans, salt, spices, vegetable stock, vinegar
Full recipe: Cookie and Kate
2. Giant butter bean stew
Favorited: 6,836 times
Preferences: Vegetarian and gluten-free
Ingredients: Carrots, celery, extra virgin olive oil, feta cheese, garlic, lima beans, onions, parsley, spices, sugar, sun-dried tomatoes, tomato puree, tomatoes
Full recipe: BBC Good Food
3. Chickpea and broccoli pasta
Favorited: 5,754 times
Preferences: Pescatarian and dairy-free
Ingredients: Anchovies, broccoli, chickpeas, extra virgin olive oil, garlic, lemon juice, onions, parsley, pasta, peppers, salt, spices
Full recipe: ZOE’s Instagram
4. Puy lentil and eggplant stew
Favorited: 4,826 times
Preferences: Vegetarian and gluten-free
Ingredients: Crème fraiche, eggplant, garlic, lentils, olive oil, onions, peppers, salt, spices, tomatoes, vegetable stock, white wine
Full recipe: The Happy Foodie
5. Veggie shepherd’s pie
Favorited: 4,716 times
Preferences: Vegetarian if you swap the parmesan for a vegetarian alternative
Ingredients: Boiled potatoes, butter, canned tomatoes, carrots, cauliflower, garlic, leeks, lentils, mushrooms, parmesan cheese, red wine, salt, soy sauce, spices, sugar, sweet potato, vegetable oil, vegetable stock, vinegar
Full recipe: BBC Food
6. Harissa veggies traybake
Favorited: 4,758 times
Preferences: Vegetarian, gluten-free
Ingredients: Cabbage, chickpeas, curry paste, eggplant, olive oil, onions, parsley, plain full-fat yogurt, tomatoes
Full recipe: ZOE’s Instagram
7. Noodle salad with eggplant
Favorited: 4,435 times
Preferences: Vegan and dairy-free
Ingredients: Cabbage, carrots, cilantro, cucumber, eggplant, extra virgin olive oil, garlic, gluten-free pasta, miso paste, onions, salt, seeds, spices, spinach, tahini, tofu, vegetable oil
Full recipe: Instagram
8. Cod with cucumber, avocado, and mango salsa salad
Favorited: 4,167 times
Preferences: Pescatarian, dairy-free, and gluten-free
Ingredients: Avocado, cilantro, cod, cucumber, limes, mango, onions, peppers, tomatoes
Full recipe: BBC Good Food
9. Creamy kale salad
Favorited: 3,908 times
Preferences: Vegan and gluten-free
Ingredients: Canned peppers, chickpeas, extra virgin olive oil, kale, mushrooms, salt, sauerkraut, seeds, spices, tahini
Full recipe: ZOE’s Instagram
10. Bok choy and shiitake mushroom stir-fry
Favorited: 3,896 times
Preferences: Vegan
Ingredients: Cabbage, garlic, mushrooms, onions, seeds, sesame oil, soy sauce, spices, vegetable oil, vegetable stock
Full recipe: The Spruce Eats
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Hopefully, these recipes will offer some food for thought when you’re planning your next dinner.
