Vegetarian Recipes

Fasolia Gigandes, a Greek butter bean stew baked in tomato sauce with olive oil, garlic, and parsley. Giant beans braised in the oven until tender and saucy. Vegetarian.

Tabbouleh tosses bulgur wheat with masses of fresh parsley, mint, scallions, and ripe Roma tomato, dressed simply with lemon juice and olive oil. A vegan Levantine cracked wheat salad that gets better after an overnight chill.

Yellow split pea dal finished with a popping mustard seed tadka, golden turmeric, and bright lemon juice. A simple vegan Indian side ready in under an hour.

Khichhari (khichdi) with yellow split peas, brown rice, turmeric, cumin, and tomatoes cooked in ghee. A one-pot Indian comfort dish that's vegetarian, warming, and deeply spiced.

Mushroom spanakopita: the Greek spinach and feta pie boosted with earthy sautéed mushrooms, all wrapped in crisp, golden phyllo. A savory vegetarian twist on the classic.

Asparagus, tofu, and bell pepper are stir-fried in a Chinese based garlic-ginger-soy sauce. It's packed with deliciousness and goodness.

A scrumptious vegetable dish made with asparagus, broccoli florets, carrots and spinach.

A delicious rice dish that gets its wonderful flavor from the shredded cheddar cheese and a bit of chili powder.

A savory bean stew that's made with delicious cornmeal dumplings which will satisfy your family's hunger.

West African bananas with green split peas, browned onions, and palm oil. A hearty vegetarian main dish that simmers the peas tender before steaming whole bananas on top.

One-skillet Basque vegetable rice with tomatoes, zucchini, bell peppers, Spanish paprika, and thyme cooked in broth until tender. A healthy, hearty vegetarian main served straight from the cast-iron pan.

Nutty farro tossed with roasted beets, blanched beet greens, crumbled feta, toasted walnuts, and fresh herbs in a sherry-balsamic vinaigrette. A hearty vegetarian grain salad served warm or at room temperature.

A scrumptious side dish made with savory mushrooms, black-eyed peas and a variety of spices!

Hearty vegan chickpea loaf with tahini, cumin, and turmeric, packed with sauteed vegetables. A protein-rich plant-based main that slices like meatloaf.

Crispy vegetarian egg rolls stuffed with spinach, cabbage, mushrooms, water chestnuts, and bamboo shoots. Fried golden and served with a homemade sweet and sour dipping sauce.

Indian-style deep-fried pastries stuffed with a sweet filling of toasted coconut, cream of wheat, almonds, raisins, and cardamom. Crispy golden shells, fragrant spiced filling. Makes 1 dozen.