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New Media PublishingWhether you're a lifetime vegan or a recent convert to the animal-product free way of eating (maybe after reading a book like Skinny Bitch or perhaps Eating Animals), it can be hard to find satisfying meat-free meals. We know that vegans can't live on salad alone, so we've put together a few of our favorite vegan dinner recipes, below. The recipes are great for "flexitarians" too, so don't shy away if you're normally a meat-eater.

Miso-Glazed Tofu with Pan-Seared Shiitakes and Asparagus: This recipe was inspired by chef Nobu Matsuhisa's cod recipe -- the slightly soft tofu soaks up the marinade beautifully.

Green-Lentil Curry: This Indian vegan recipe is by Madhur Jaffrey, the author of many renowned cookbooks, including World Vegetarian.

Warm Quinoa Salad with Edamame and Tarragon: The superfood quinoa (a grain-like seed that's a great source of protein) is served with edamame (soybeans), another great source of protein.

Rice Noodles with Asian Pesto: Lauren Braun Costello serves rice noodles with a pesto of cilantro, mint, basil, peanuts, garlic, soy sauce and hot sauce. A garnish of coarsely-chopped peanuts adds crunch and protein.

Bean Corn and Squash Stew: This Chilean stew is made with kidney beans, butternut squash, corn and red and green bell peppers.

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