Vegetarian Recipes

Tofu ricotta cheese substitute made with firm tofu, lemon juice, basil, garlic, and vegetable oil. A dairy-free vegan filling for lasagna, stuffed shells, and baked pasta.

Fresh corn kernels sautéed with colorful bell peppers, scallions, and garlic get tossed with halved cherry tomatoes, chipotle chile, and lime juice for a smoky-spicy salad that works hot or cold.

Microwave stuffed mushrooms with Parmesan, sherry, and crispy crumb filling. Diabetic-friendly vegetarian appetizer ready in just 15 minutes with simple pantry staples.

Vegetarian potato enchiladas with a spiced cumin-cinnamon enchilada sauce, Monterey Jack, and crumbled feta. Crispy pan-fried potatoes in corn tortillas baked until bubbly.

Rosemary basmati rice with toasted walnuts, sauteed onion, celery, garlic, and tamari. A fragrant, savory vegetarian side dish with nutty crunch and herbal depth.

Ginger carrot soup is a velvety low-calorie pureed soup with fresh ginger, vegetable broth, and a finish of orange juice and zest. Vegan, gluten-free, low-carb. Serve hot or chilled.

Kidney beans blended silky smooth with garlic, rosemary, and lemon juice, high-fiber vegetarian dip ready in 5 minutes for veggie sticks

Stuffed eggplant Provencale filled with saffron brown rice, tomatoes, red pepper, currants, and sherry. A showpiece vegetarian main course topped with toasted almonds.

Make-ahead mashed potato casserole with sour cream and cream cheese, refrigerated overnight, then baked the next day. The Thanksgiving and holiday side that frees up your stovetop.

Pineapple nut cake with crushed pineapple baked right into the batter and finished with a nut icing. A no-egg, no-butter dump cake that comes together in minutes with just 5 ingredients.

This simple side works with various meat main dishes.

Stuffed beefsteak tomatoes packed with minced spinach, carrot, celery, and onion bound in breadcrumbs, topped with Parmesan. Vegetarian side or appetizer.

Vegan refried beans with pinto beans, Spanish onions, cumin, garlic powder, and coriander. Skip the lard, keep the deep flavor with toasted spices and slow-baked finish.

Crostini topped with sweet pea pesto and halved cherry tomatoes. A 15-minute vegetarian appetizer that swaps frozen peas for basil, no blanching or expensive pine nuts required.

Boiled fruit cake with raisins, currants, mixed fruit, and warm spices like allspice, cloves, and cinnamon. An eggless, no-butter fruit cake thats dense and deeply spiced.

Homemade salsa verde with tangy tomatillos, jalapeño, garlic, and fresh cilantro blended into a bright green sauce. Quick blender recipe ready in 15 minutes for tacos, enchiladas, and tortilla chips.