688 vegetable oil recipes

This creamy and earthy rich mushroom soup gets it's earthiness from shitake mushrooms and rich creaminess from cashews instead of cream for a healthier result than a cream based bisque. It sacrifices the fat to deliver flavor.

A hearty vegetarian version of my favorite soup. It's easy to make it vegetarian by using roasted vegetable stock instead of beef stock. By adding a leftover parmesan rind (I save them in the freezer for this soup) it adds extra flavor. (optional)

Fluffy steamed buns filled with sweet Chinese BBQ pork. These dim sum favorites take time but reward with pillowy soft dough and savory-sweet char siu filling. Makes 12 buns.

Buddhist mock chicken made from layered dried bean curd sheets soaked in seasoned stock, rolled into a loaf, steamed, then deep-fried until golden. A traditional Chinese vegetarian technique with a surprisingly meaty texture.

Jewish-style kasha and mushroom knishes: flaky puff pastry pouches stuffed with toasted buckwheat groats, caramelized onions, and mushrooms. Poppy seed-topped and bite-sized for parties.

A creamy and delicious dip made with cider vinegar and plain yogurt. Perfect for those vegetable platters!

Vegetarian broth that mimics chicken stock using nutritional yeast, mushrooms, onions, and poultry seasoning. The 5-minute meatless replacement for chicken stock in any recipe.

Try this variation of a French sauce as a topping on pancakes.

Wild rice pilaf with parboiled white rice, hot chili peppers, sweet onion, and vegetable stock. A nutty, spicy side dish that doubles as a vegetarian main with simple add-ins.

Pumpkin and avocado oil soup blends pumpkin, fennel and potato into a silky pureed soup, with buttery avocado oil standing in for butter. A light, velvety vegan starter finished with a drizzle of oil.

Vegetarian sweet potato risotto made with brown arborio rice and vegetable broth. Naturally creamy without butter, cheese, or constant stirring.

Almond rice casserole packs brown rice, TVP, miso, and toasted almonds into a hearty vegetarian main dish. Earthy thyme and marjoram tie it together. Bakes or microwaves with the same simple assembly.

Crisp, butter-brushed cookie sticks flavored with anise oil. A traditional Spanish treat that's simple to make with just 7 ingredients and ready in 30 minutes.

Lazy lentils baked low and slow with red lentils, cheddar cheese, onion, garlic, and mixed herbs. A hands-off vegetarian main dish with just 8 ingredients and minimal prep.

This green-bean dish is outstanding. The green beans exude aromatic flavors and have an interesting chewy texture.

Fiery Sichuan-style ma po tofu with dried mushrooms, chili oil, brown bean sauce, and homemade Szechwan peppercorn powder. All the numbing heat, zero meat.