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Perhaps you’ve been thinking of becoming a vegetarian or a vegan? Maybe instead, you just like the idea of a healthier diet? Either way, there are plenty of health benefits to increasing your intake of veggies. You’ll stand to increase your vitamins and nutrients, boost your energy, and potentially lose weight. For a few apps to support your veggie journey, be sure to check out these five. 

Green Kitchen is a fantastic app for delicious vegetarian dishes. Here you’ll find plenty of green and clean recipes using only small amounts of sugar, dairy, and gluten. Whether you’re a vegetarian or simply want to eat more vegetables, Green Kitchen has plenty to offer! The Green Kitchen app provides 150+ handpicked recipes, detailed step by step instructions; beautiful photographs; shopping lists; and smart timers. The app will teach you that healthy food certainly doesn’t have to be boring or bland! 

With the Epicurious app, you can watch foodie videos and get all the tasty recipes you could ask for. While Epicurious isn’t strictly an app for vegetarian dishes, there are so many veggie and vegan-inspired meals here. The app features thousands of tested dishes, including those published on HarperCollins, Gourmet, Bon Appetit, and more. Epicurious features include a customizable shopping list, a smart kitchen timer, and an ingredients toggle. You can also search for seasonal ingredients, including local farm produce. 

The Veggie Weekend App has plenty of tasty recipes for you to try out. From ‘Chili con Frijoles’ to ‘Palak Tofu’ and ‘Saffron Risotto’. Here you’ll find 100+ vegan and vegetarian recipes suitable for a wide range of occasions. You’ll find simple breakfasts, healthy cakes, and exotic dishes from Sweden, India, or South Africa. Perhaps you’re looking to learn some tasty raw food recipes? Well, Veggie Weekend has got plenty of these too! Search by category depending what you're in the mood for; there are quick meals, comfort foods, vegan desserts, and festive delights. 

‘Oh She Glows’ was created by Angela Liddon, bestselling author and food blogger. Here you’ll find some truly delicious veggie recipes, plenty of which are gluten-free too. The app offers lots of amazing features, including: 

- Beautiful photographs of every step and recipe. 

- Easy search using keywords and titles. 

- A favorites list that you can customize. 

- Add recipe notes if you want to make changes. 

- Filter based on dish type, dietary preferences, and more. 

Whether you’re looking for meal prep ideas or nutritional tips, Oh She Glows has got all you need. 

Veggie alternatives is an app to help those who are looking to transition to a vegan diet. The app provides 300+ suggestions for vegan versions of all your favorite foods. You’ll get suggestions about the best brands, recipe ideas, and plenty of vegan educational content. The app is free, plus there is a forum to chat about recipes. 

For further ideas about veggie recipes, check out Unmami Girl; you’ll find a delicious vegetarian stuffing recipe here plus lots more tasty ideas! Once you start learning more recipes you’ll soon become inspired to make up your own!