Low-Fat Vegetarian Meals That Will Boost Your Metabolism

POPSUGAR Photography | Leta Shy
POPSUGAR Photography | Leta Shy

Boosting your metabolism isn't all about hours spent doing cardio. If you want to help give your metabolism a little kick without spending all your time at the gym, try incorporating healthy foods into your diet that will help rev up your metabolism. Read on for eight vegetarian recipes that will not only keep you feeling full but will also help increase your metabolism and calorie burn.

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Metabolism-Boosting Smoothie
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Metabolism-Boosting Smoothie

Why is breakfast the most important meal of the day? Because it jump-starts your metabolism and keeps you energized. This smoothie, filled with goodness such as green tea, flaxmeal, and garbanzo beans, is a great start to the day.

Get the recipe: metabolism-boosting smoothie

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Santa Fe Vegetable Soup
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Santa Fe Vegetable Soup

This vegetable soup is perfect for the colder months and filled with deliciousness, all for only 231 calories. The soup can be made with or without chicken (see recipe for substitutions).

Get the recipe: Santa Fe vegetable soup

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Avocado Shell Salad
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Avocado Shell Salad

This quick and easy salad-stuffed avocado offers 60 percent of your recommended fiber for the day, not to mention avocado can help to reduce belly fat.

Get the recipe: salad-stuffed avocado

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Blueberry, Quinoa, and Kale Salad
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Blueberry, Quinoa, and Kale Salad

Talk about superfoods: this salad has everything you need for feeling strong, healthy, and satisfied. Not many better combinations than kale and quinoa!

Get the recipe: blueberry, quinoa, and kale salad

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Blueberry Muffins
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Blueberry Muffins

This blueberry muffin recipe, courtesy of Gwyneth Paltrow, actually targets belly fat with a variety of strategic ingredients. Sign us up!

Get the recipe: Blythe Danner's Blueberry Muffins

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Broccoli Potato Soup
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Broccoli Potato Soup

This hearty soup has a lot going for it: vitamin B, lots of healthy omega fats, and it's vegan!

Get the recipe: broccoli potato soup

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Ginger-Coconut Kale Zucchini Spaghetti
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Ginger-Coconut Kale Zucchini Spaghetti

If you're looking to make your diet healthier but don't want to give up pasta, these zucchini noodles are a happy medium, thanks to their low calorie and carb count.

Get the recipe: ginger-coconut kale zucchini spaghetti

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Gluten-Free Strawberry Shortcake
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Gluten-Free Strawberry Shortcake

Healthy shortcake?! It exists, thanks to this gluten-free recipe filled with fresh fruits and Greek yogurt.

Get the recipe: gluten-free strawberry shortcake