If you’ve made it a goal to be more herbivore and less carnivore, these hearty recipes can help. Sure, there’s meat in each, but here, prosciutto, bacon, even steak, play a supporting role; it’s not the star. At fewer than two ounces, or as a tasty garnish, a little bit of meat goes a long way, and in these recipes, it’s just enough.
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RecipeAsparagus Salad with Orange, Prosciutto & Pistachios
This pretty first course salad features plump asparagus and just a few slices of silky prosciutto, which is especially delicious in a bite with a shard of Parmigiano-Reggiano. -
RecipeMaple-Roasted Butternut Squash, Chard & Sausage Flatbread
Maple syrup flavors the squash and sweetens the vinaigrette in this dish. The fresh-tasting chard in combination with the savory, salty sausage and creamy ricotta on the flatbread is heavenly. -
RecipeIndian Summer Gratin
Crisp bacon adds a salty, smoky element to a golden gratin chock full of butternut squash, potatoes, and sweet corn. -
RecipeCreamy Chickpea Soup with Crisp Chorizo
Pleasantly nutty pureed chickpeas make for a nuanced soup that’s both rich and light at the same time. Crisp chorizo adds additional texture and a touch of heat. -
RecipePasta with Roasted Cauliflower, Arugula & Prosciutto
Here, bits of salty prosciutto mix perfectly with roasted cauliflower, sweet grape tomatoes and peppery arugula. -
RecipeWild Arugula Salad with Salami Picante & Pecorino
Salami picante, a chorizo-like salami, provides a spicy counterpoint to the potent arugula, sweet shaved fennel and mellow, nutty pecorino in this salad. -
RecipeYukon Gold Rush Grilled Pizza
Potatoes, garlic paste, Gruyère, and black olives come together to create a sophisticated pizza with just enough salty pancetta to satisfy. -
RecipeCreamy Orecchiette with Spinach & Prosciutto
Mascarpone, a soft, rich cow’s milk cheese, gives this pasta dish its creamy texture. Prosciutto is tossed in gently toward the end, adding a hit of salt and meaty flavor. -
RecipeWarm French Lentil Salad with Smoked Sausage
This dish works as well as a first or a main course. The smoked sausage (or kielbasa) is a tasty counterpoint to the more-plentiful meaty lentils. -
RecipeCorn Chowder with Scallions, Bacon & Potatoes
This hearty chowder uses just enough bacon to impart a smokiness that pairs beautifully with sweet summer corn. -
RecipeLinguine with Clams, Sweet Potato & Country Ham
Bright and comforting, this brothy pasta dish combines the down-home flavors of sweet potatoes and country ham (just an ounce per person) with the familiar Italian duo of linguine and clams. -
RecipeOnions Stuffed with Grilled Steak, Spinach & Feta
These onions are an unexpected change from stuffed peppers. The recipe, with its fragrant spices, golden raisins, and salty feta hit, is influenced by both India and Greece.
