Vegetarian Recipes
Everything from sides to main events, these recipes celebrate the fun of eating vegetables without eliminating eggs, cheese, butter, or other dairy. I particularly love sumac spiced mushrooms tucked into warm pita and covered in crumbled feta cheese. Or, for cozy, cold dinners, I love to tuck into a steaming bowl of tomato-braised green beans and potatoes. When I want to wow a crowd, I'll make my popular (and gorgeous!) cauliflower steaks with chipotle-cashew salsa!
A note on cheese: some cheese are made with animal rennet, and are therefore not strictly vegetarian. I don't personally avoid these types of cheese, and my recipes reflect that. However, there are plenty of vegetarian options that use plant-derived rennet--just ask at the cheese counter or in the dairy department!
- Crema al Mascarpone (Creamy Italian Mascarpone Mousse)
- Cheesy Cauliflower and Broccoli Tart with Tomatoes
- The Best Super-Savory All-Purpose Tofu
- Easy Buttery Pastry Dough
- White Beans with Sage, Spinach, and Fennel
- Creamy Toasted Couscous with Greens and Fried Egg
- Chopped Cucumber and Tomato Salad
- Lemony Arugula Parsley Salad with Toasted Seeds
- Simple Cucumber Salad
- Tomato Herb Salad
- Pickled Jalapeño Vinaigrette
- Tomato "Vinaigrette"
- Chipotle-Cashew Salsa
- Easy Creamy Baked Polenta
- Vietnamese-Inspired Ginger-Herb Meatballs with Lemongrass (Vegan Option)
- Cilantro-Lime Bean Salad with Fresh Corn and Avocado
- Stir-Fried Mushroom Red Curry with Green Beans and Basil
- Spicy Dry-Fried Celery and Mushrooms
- Mussakhan-Inspired Savory Sumac Mushrooms
- Red Wine Mushroom Ragù with Pappardelle (veg/vegan)
- Tomato-Braised Green Beans and Potatoes (Patate e Fagiolini in Umido)
- Pisto Manchego (Spanish-Style Simmered Vegetables)
- Portuguese Greens and Rice (Arroz de Grelos)
- Sweet and Savory Spiced Pecans with Rosemary
- Pearl Couscous with Butternut Squash and Chickpeas
- Red Curry Whole Roasted Cauliflower with Cilantro-Lime Gremolata
- Mushroom and Bok Choy Rice Soup with Chicken or Tofu (Pao Fan)
- Kale Salad with Roasted Sweet Potatoes and Parsnips
- Pasta with Sun-Dried Tomatoes, Olives, and Garlic
- Springy Green Pea Pesto with Fresh Basil
- Green Pea Pasta Sauce (Easy and Vegan!)
- Spinach Artichoke Pasta Bake (aka Spinach Artichoke Mac and Cheese)
- Cauliflower Steaks with Smoky Chipotle-Cashew Salsa
- Spanish Tortilla with Roasted Red Peppers
- Polenta Soup with Kale and Crispy Prosciutto
- Simple Red Lentil Soup (Mercimek Corbasi)
- Zucchini and Herb Salad with Shaved Parmesan
- Gruyere and Herb Pasta Frittata
- Avocado and Arugula Grain Salad with Jalapeño Vinaigrette
- Pearl Couscous and Zucchini Salad with Tomato Vinaigrette
