Alpine Muesli | Vegetarian Recipes

Alpine Muesli

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Ingredients:

  • 1 1/4 cups uncooked quick-cooking oats
  • 2/3 cup 2% low-fat milk
  • 2/3 cup nonfat plain yogurt
  • 1 teaspoon pure vanilla extract
  • 2/3 cup fresh orange juice
  • 1 cup chopped almonds
  • 1/4 cup honey
  • 1 1/2 cups peeled and grated apples
  • 3 cups finely chopped mixed fresh fruit such as peaches pears strawberries

Steps:

  • In a large bowl combine oats milk yogurt and vanilla Let sit for 5 minutes to soften oats
  • In a small bowl combine orange juice chopped nuts and honey Grate apple and immediately add to orange juice mixture Add remaining fruit Stir into yogurt mixture and mix well Serve chilled
Amazing Vegetarian or Vegan Lasagna | Vegetarian Recipes

Amazing Vegetarian or Vegan Lasagna

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Ingredients:

  • 12 lasagna noodles estimate
  • 1 onion
  • 1 garlic clove chopped
  • 2 tablespoons olive oil
  • 1 19 ounce can of worthington veggie burgers you can also use another vegemeat like crumblers or gluten
  • 1 26 ounce can spaghetti sauce I like Hunt's Garlic and Herb Spaghetti Sauce
  • 1/4 cup chopped parsley
  • 1 lb firm tofu
  • 1 300 g package frozen chopped spinach or you can substitute fresh asia eggplant our personal favorite or another type of eggplant
  • 3/4 cup shredded mozzarella cheese or 3/4 cup soy cheese
  • 1 tablespoon nutritional yeast flakes
  • parmesan cheese

Steps:

  • Cook lasagna noodles according to the package directions
  • Saute onion and garlic in oil until tender Add vegeburger or gluten
  • Stir in speggetti sauce and parsley; simmer for 5 minutes
  • Combine tofu and spinach and yeast flakes if using eggplant instead dont combine with tofu Instead slice eggplant into thin pieces and set aside
  • Put a thin layer of sauce and vegemeat on the bottom of a Large baking dish our baking dish was bought in Asia and doesnt have the measurements listed but its big
  • Place on layer of 3-4 noodles slightly overlapped on top of the sauce Add another layer of sauce can add a sprinkle of parmesan cheese and now is when you would add some sliced eggplant if you are using it
  • Repeat the last step until you get to the middle layer usually there are 3-5 layers total depending on the depth of your pan
  • In the middle layer the tofu amp; spinach or layer the tofu and then add another layer of eggplant on top Then continue with the previous layering of sauce amp; vegemeat and noodles
  • The top layer should be covered in sauce with the Mozzarella or Soy Cheese sprinkled on top
  • Bake for 1 hour at 350 degrees F or 180 degrees Celsius
Another Notch Fried Rice | Vegetarian Recipes

Another Notch Fried Rice

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Ingredients:

  • 6 cups cooked rice
  • 4 large eggs
  • 1 1/4 teaspoons salt
  • 1/8 teaspoon ground black pepper plus
  • 1/4 teaspoon ground black pepper
  • 4 teaspoons vegetable oil
  • 2 cups yellow onions chopped
  • 1 8 ounce package bean sprouts rinsed and patted dry
  • 1 cup carrot peeled and grated
  • 1 cup green onion chopped
  • 1 cup frozen green pea
  • 1/2 cup celery chopped
  • 1 teaspoon garlic minced
  • 2 tablespoons soy sauce
  • 1 tablespoon sesame oil

Steps:

  • Cover a baking sheet with aluminum foil
  • Spread the cooked rice out onto the prepared baking sheet and cool at room temperature for one hour
  • In a small mixing bowl whisk together the eggs 1/4 teaspoon of salt and 1/8 teaspoon of pepper
  • Heat 2 teaspoons of vegetable oil in a large heavy skillet over medium heat for 2 minutes
  • Add the eggs and scramble stirring constantly
  • Break up the eggs into little pieces with the back of a spoon
  • Transfer the eggs to a bowl and set aside
  • Increase the heat to medium-high and add the remaining 2 teaspoons of vegetable oil to the skillet
  • Add the yellow onion bean sprouts 1 teaspoon salt and 1/4 teaspoon of pepper
  • Cook stirring constantly for 2 minutes
  • Add the carrots green onion peas celery and garlic
  • Cook stirring constantly for 1 minute
  • Add the cooled rice and cook stirring constantly for 4 minutes
  • Return the scrambled eggs to the skillet
  • Add the soy sauce and sesame oil
  • Cook for 2 minutes stirring constantly
  • Remove from heat and serve immediately
Apple Harvest Oatmeal Vegan | Vegetarian Recipes

Apple Harvest Oatmeal Vegan

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Ingredients:

  • 1 apple whole
  • 1/4 cup apple juice natural and unfiltered
  • 2 tablespoons raisins
  • 2 teaspoons maple syrup
  • 1/8 teaspoon cinnamon
  • 6 pecan halves chopped
  • 1 teaspoon flax seed
  • 1 cup water
  • 1/2 cup oats
  • 2 tablespoons soy coffee creamer

Steps:

  • Peel amp; chop the apple into bite-sized pieces Place apple
  • apple juice
  • raisins and maple syrup in a small saucepan Cover and simmer over medium heat while you prepare the oatmeal Apples should be tender but firm
  • Place 1 cup of water in a small pot and bring to a boil Add oats quick cooking is fine and reduce heat to low Simmer until oats are soft and there is still a small amount of liquid in the pot You dont want to end up with an oatmeal puck
  • ASSEMBLY Place chopped pecans and flax seeds in the bottom of a nice bowl Add cooked oatmeal on top Scoop apple/raisin mixture on top of oatmeal and pour any remaining liquid over top
  • Pour soy creamer or milk etc into center of bowl amp; enjoy
Apple Veggie Burgers | Vegetarian Recipes

Apple Veggie Burgers

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Ingredients:

  • 4 slices sandwich bread stale or toasted
  • 1/2 cup chopped onion
  • 1 granny smith apple grated
  • 1/2 bell pepper chopped I use red
  • 1 1/2 teaspoons chopped fresh ginger
  • 1 cup cooked rice
  • 1 egg
  • 3 tablespoons rolled oats ground in food processor
  • salt to taste
  • black pepper to taste
  • 2 teaspoons vegetable oil

Steps:

  • Chop the bread very fine or break into pieces and throw in a food processor breaking it into crumbs
  • Transfer to a large mixing bowl and add the onions
  • Squeeze the grated apples lightly to remove excess juice then add to the bowl along with the bell pepper ginger rice egg and half the ground oats
  • Season with salt and pepper to taste
  • Form mixture into 1 1/2-inch thick patties
  • Heat oil in a large skillet over medium heat Coat the patties with the remaining ground oats and cook for 2-3 minutes per side until browned slightly
  • Serve with hot sauce cole slaw or whatever else tickles your fancy
Artichoke and red pepper risotto | Vegetarian Recipes

Artichoke and red pepper risotto

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Ingredients:

  • 2 -3 cups vegetable broth
  • 1/2 small red bell pepper cut julienne
  • 1/2 cup artichoke heart cooked
  • 1 teaspoon olive oil
  • 1 onion minced
  • 1 cup arborio rice
  • 1/3 cup dry white wine
  • 1/4 cup parmesan cheese
  • 1 tablespoon minced parsley

Steps:

  • Heat broth to near boil and keep hot in saucepan
  • Cook bell pepper and artichoke hearts in 2 tbs
  • broth
  • Remove
  • Cook onion in 2 tbs
  • broth until softened
  • Add oil and rice and cook 1 minute
  • Add wine
  • Cook until wine is almost gone
  • Add broth just to cover rice
  • Cook and stir over medium heat until broth is absorbed
  • Add more broth and continue cooking broth down and adding new broth until rice is just done about 20 minutes
  • Add vegetables and cook to heat done
  • Stir in Parmesan and parsley before serving
  • Makes 2 servings
Asiago Herb Bread | Vegetarian Recipes

Asiago Herb Bread

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Ingredients:

  • 1 cup water
  • 3/4 teaspoon salt
  • 1 tablespoon sugar
  • 3 1/4 cups bread flour
  • 2/3 cup asiago cheese grated
  • 1 1/4 teaspoons dried basil
  • 1 1/4 teaspoons fennel seeds
  • 1 1/4 teaspoons dried oregano
  • 1 1/4 teaspoons bread machine yeast

Steps:

  • Place ingredients in your machine in the order suggested by your manufacturer
  • Select light or sweet setting if able
  • Operate machine and enjoy your loaf
Asian-Style Noodles With Spinach, Carrots and Mushrooms | Vegetarian Recipes

Asian-Style Noodles With Spinach, Carrots and Mushrooms

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Ingredients:

  • 7 ounces thin cellophane noodles or mung noodles
  • 1/2 cup tamari
  • 3 tablespoons sesame oil
  • 3 tablespoons sugar
  • 2 tablespoons minced fresh garlic you can use less
  • 1 tablespoon vegetable oil
  • 1 onion sliced
  • 1 teaspoon dried chili pepper flakes to taste
  • 3 carrots peeled and cut into matchsticks about 2-inches long
  • 1/2 lb button mushroom sliced
  • 3 cups fresh Baby Spinach
  • green onion chopped

Steps:

  • Soak the noodles in a bowl of warm water to cover until softened this will take about 8-10 minutes for thin noodles drain well
  • Cook the noodled in a pot of boiling water for about 2 minutes; drain and rinse with COLD water; set aside
  • In a blender or using a whisk blend the tamari sesame oil sugar and garlic until smooth if you are using a whisk mix until no sugar granules remain
  • Heat about 1-2 tablespoons vegetable oil in a wok or a large skillet over high heat until the oil JUST begins to smoke
  • Add in the onions carrots and dry pepper flakes; cook for about 3 minutes or until the onions are softened
  • Add in sliced mushrooms and stir-fry until softened about 4 minutes
  • Add in the fresh spinach and stir-fry for about 30 seconds
  • Add in the noodles and tamari mixture; toss to coat and simmer stirring occasionally until most of the liquid is absorbed about 3-5 minutes
  • Transfer to a large bowl and sprinkle with green onions if desired
Aunt Stella's Ice Box Cookies | Vegetarian Recipes

Aunt Stella's Ice Box Cookies

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Ingredients:

  • 1 cup brown sugar
  • 1 1/2 cups fat or 3/4 cup butter or margarine 3/4 cup crisco
  • 3 eggs beaten
  • 2 teaspoons vanilla
  • 1 1/4 cups nuts chopped
  • 1 cup sugar
  • 1 teaspoon salt
  • 1 teaspoon cinnamon
  • 1/2 teaspoon orange extract
  • 4 cups flour

Steps:

  • Beat fat and sugars until creamy; add eggs and vanilla and beat until well mixed
  • Add remaining ingredients and mix well
  • Divide dough into two long rolls and place in a narrow pan in the freezer to chill overnight
  • Pre-heat oven to 375F
  • Slice very thin and bake on an ungreased cookie sheet at 375F for 8-10 minutes
  • Remove from pan to cool
Baked Penne With Tomatoes And Peas | Vegetarian Recipes

Baked Penne With Tomatoes And Peas

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Ingredients:

  • 8 ounces penne
  • 1 cup frozen peas thawed
  • 1 cup cherries or 1 cup grape tomatoes halved
  • 2 cups bottled pasta tomato sauce
  • 2 cups shredded low fat mozzarella divided
  • 1/2 cup grated parmesan cheese divided

Steps:

  • Preheat oven to 450 degrees
  • Cook pasta according to package
  • Drain
  • Meanwhile toss together peas tomatoes and pasta sauce
  • Stir in 1 1/2 cups mozzarella and 1/4 cup Parmesan
  • Toss pasta with vegetables and sauce; spread in pan coated with cooking spray
  • Top with remaining cheeses
  • Bake 15 minutes or until cheese on top is lightly browned and bubbly
Baked Ziti | Vegetarian Recipes

Baked Ziti

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Ingredients:

  • 26 ounces spaghetti sauce
  • 16 ounces reduced-fat sour cream
  • 14 ounces vegetable broth
  • 1 cup mozzarella cheese shredded
  • 1 cup parmesan cheese shredded
  • 16 ounces ziti pasta

Steps:

  • Preheat over to 400F
  • In a large mixing bowl combine spaghetti sauce with sour cream Stir in broth
  • Add 1/2 cup Mozarella and 1/2 cup Parmesan cheese
  • Stir in ziti and blend well
  • Pour out into 9x13-inch baking dish cover with foil and bake for one hour
  • After one hour take out baking dish uncover carefullyvery hot steam and sprinkle with remaining cheeses
  • Return dish to oven without cover and bake 5 more minutes or until cheese is melted
Barley and Bean Salad | Vegetarian Recipes

Barley and Bean Salad

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Ingredients:

  • 1 cup raw barley rinsed and cooked
  • 1 15 ounce can small white beans rinsed and drained or any other beans
  • 1 15 ounce can chickpeas rinsed and drained
  • 1 medium cucumber peeled seeded and chopped
  • 1/4 cup minced red onion
  • 1/2 cup chopped red bell pepper
  • 1 medium carrot shredded
  • 2 tablespoons fresh parsley minced
  • 1/2 cup prepared Italian dressing I used Good Seasons

Steps:

  • Mix all together in medium bowl Serve Refrigerate leftovers
Beet Risotto With Greens | Vegetarian Recipes

Beet Risotto With Greens

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Ingredients:

  • 5 1/2-6 1/2 cups vegetable stock
  • 3 tablespoons butter or a mixture of butter and olive oil
  • 1/2 cup finely diced onion
  • 1 1/2 cups arborio rice
  • 1/2 cup dry white wine
  • 2 tablespoons chopped fresh parsley
  • 2 tablespoons chopped fresh basil or 1 tbls dried
  • 2 -3 medium beets peeled grated about 2 cups
  • 2 -3 cups greens finely chopped beet chard kale or spinach-stems removed
  • salt
  • fresh ground black pepper
  • 1 lemon grated zest and juice
  • 1/2 cup grated parmesan cheese

Steps:

  • Bring stock to simmer on stove Heat the butter in a wide pot
  • add onion
  • and cook over medium heat 3 minutes
  • stirring frequently
  • Add the rice
  • stir to coat it well
  • and cook for 1 minute Add the wine and simmer until its absorbed
  • then stir in half the parsley
  • the basil
  • grated beets
  • and the chardor other greens
  • Add 2 cups stock
  • cover
  • and cook at a fast simmer until stock is absorbed
  • Begin adding the remaining stock in 1/2 cup increments
  • stirring constantly until each addition is absorbed before adding the next When you have 1 cup left
  • add the beet greens or spinach
  • Taste for salt
  • season with pepper
  • then stir in the lemon zest and juice to taste
  • Serve dusted with the Parmesan cheese and the remaining parsley
Bell Peppers Stuffed With Orzo amp; Cheese | Vegetarian Recipes

Bell Peppers Stuffed With Orzo amp; Cheese

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Ingredients:

  • 8 ounces orzo pasta
  • 6 red peppers or 6 green peppers
  • 1/8 teaspoon salt
  • 1/4 teaspoon pepper
  • 1 tablespoon olive oil
  • 1/2 cup pitted kalamata olive
  • 1/4 cup fresh parsley chopped
  • 2 teaspoons pine nuts
  • 1/8 teaspoon hot sauce to taste
  • 1/2 lb goat cheese or 1/2 lb cubed mozzarella cheese

Steps:

  • Preheat oven to 400 degrees F
  • Cook pasta 3/4 of time recommended on package
  • Cut tops off peppers and remove seeds
  • Mix salt pepper and oil and spread on insides of peppers
  • Chop olives and mix with parsley and nuts
  • Drain pasta and mix with olive mixture and hot sauce
  • Stir in cheese and spoon into peppers
  • Place in an oil greased pan and cover with foil
  • Bake 20 minutes remove foil and bake another 15 minutes or till peppers are tender
Betty Crockers Banana Bread | Vegetarian Recipes

Betty Crockers Banana Bread

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Ingredients:

  • 1 cup sugar
  • 1/3 cup butter softened about 5 and 1/3 tbsp
  • 2 eggs
  • 1 1/2 cups of ripe bananas about 3-4 ripe bananas
  • 1/3 cup water
  • 1 2/3 cups all-purpose flour
  • 1 teaspoon baking soda
  • 1/2 teaspoon salt
  • 1/4 teaspoon baking powder
  • 1/2 cup of chopped nuts

Steps:

  • Heat oven to 350 degrees Grease bottom of a 9x5x3 inch loaf pan Mix sugar and butter in a medium bowl Stir in eggs until blended Add bananas and water; beat 30 seconds Stir in remaining ingredients except nuts just until moistened Stir in nuts Pour into pan Bake until wooden pick inserted in center comes out clean about 55 to 60 minutes; cool 5 minutes Cool completely before slicing or it might fall apart and be difficult to slice into pieces
  • 120 calories per slice
  • DO NOT USE SELF RISING FLOUR the baking soda and powder lets it rise on its own
  • wrap and refrigerate not longer than 1 week
Bolognese Vegetable Lasagna With White Ricotta Bechamel Sauce | Vegetarian Recipes

Bolognese Vegetable Lasagna With White Ricotta Bechamel Sauce

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Ingredients:

  • 1 16 ounce package lasagna noodles Ronzoni brand
  • 1 cup Fontina cheese shredded
  • 1 10 ounce package frozen chopped spinach thawed and well-drained
  • 1 cup carrot shredded
  • 1 cup zucchini shredded
  • 3 cups part-skim ricotta cheese
  • 1 egg
  • 1 medium onion chopped
  • 2 tablespoons oil
  • 2 tablespoons all-purpose flour
  • 1/4 teaspoon nutmeg
  • 1 cup chicken broth
  • 1/2 cup parmesan cheese grated

Steps:

  • Cook lasagna according to package instructions; drain Separate lasagna and lay out flat on wax paper or aluminum foil to prevent sticking as they cool
  • Combine fontina cheese
  • vegetables
  • 2-1/2 cups of ricotta and the egg
  • Assemble Place layer of lasagna on bottom of 13 x 9 baking dish Spread with 1/2 of the cheese mixture Repeat layers
  • ending with lasagna
  • Sauce Saute onions in oil until tender Add flour and nutmeg Stir in broth and remaining ricotta Cook and stir until mixture comes to a boil Spoon over lasagna
  • Sprinkle with Parmesan cheese
  • Cover with aluminum foil and bake at 350 F for 45 minutes Uncover and broil about 2-3 minutes or until it is lightly browned
Bread, No-Knead Brown | Vegetarian Recipes

Bread, No-Knead Brown

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Ingredients:

  • 1 1/2 cups unsweetened soymilk
  • 2 tablespoons apple cider vinegar
  • 2 cups whole wheat flour
  • 1 cup unbleached flour
  • 2 teaspoons baking soda
  • 1/2 teaspoon salt
  • 1/2 cup unsulphured molasses
  • 1/2 cup raisins

Steps:

  • Preheat oven to 325 degrees
  • Spray a 5x9-inch loaf pan with non-stick cooking spray I also line it with parchment paper
  • Mix soy milk and vinegar and set aside
  • In a large bowl mix the flours baking soda and salt
  • Add the soy milk mixture molasses and raisins
  • Stir just enough to combine
  • Bake for 1 hour
  • Remove from pan and cool on rack
Broken Florentine Lasagna BakeRachael Ray | Vegetarian Recipes

Broken Florentine Lasagna BakeRachael Ray

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Ingredients:

  • 4 tablespoons butter
  • 4 tablespoons all-purpose flour
  • 3 cups milk
  • salt and pepper
  • freshly grated nutmeg
  • 1 1/2 cups grated parmigiano-reggiano cheese
  • 2 tablespoons extra virgin olive oil
  • 1 garlic clove cracked away from skin
  • 1 bunch of green chard leaves stems removed leaves coarely chopped
  • 1 lb spinach stems removed leaves coarsely chopped
  • 1 18 ounce box no-boil lasagna noodles

Steps:

  • Preheat the oven to 375F
  • Melt the butter in a medium pot over medium heat Sprinkle the flour over the melted butter whisk to combine and cook for about 1 minute Slowly whisk the milk into the butter-flour mixture season with salt pepper and nutmeg and cook for a couple of minutes to thicken Stir in half the Parmigiano about 3/4 cup Set the sauce aside
  • Heat the EVOO in a large cast iron skillet over medium high heat Toss in the cracked clove of garlic and cook for a minute or two to release its aroma and flavor Add the chard and cook turning occasionally to wilt down 2 minutes Add the spinach a few handfuls at a time wilting each batch before adding more Season the greens with salt and pepper
  • Break the pasta sheets into large pieces Toss them into the pan with the greens and give them a good stir to incorporate them Pour the sauce into the skillet stirring again to incorporate everything evenly Smooth the top down and sprinkle the remaining 3/4 cup Parmigiano into the skillet Cover the skillet with foil transfer to the oven and bake the lasagna for 30 minutes Remove the foil from the pan and let it finish cooking uncovered for about 15 more minutes to brown the cheese
Brown Rice Salad With Black-Eyed Peas | Vegetarian Recipes

Brown Rice Salad With Black-Eyed Peas

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Ingredients:

  • 3 cups cooked long-grain brown rice
  • 1 15 1/2 ounce can black-eyed peas rinsed and drained or 1 1/2 cup cooked
  • 1/2 cup minced red onion
  • 2 celery ribs cut into 1/4-inch slices
  • 1/4 cup chopped toasted pecans
  • 2 tablespoons minced fresh parsley
  • 1/2 cup olive oil
  • 3 tablespoons cider vinegar
  • 1/2 teaspoon dried thyme
  • 1/2 teaspoon salt
  • 1/4 cup cayenne

Steps:

  • In a large serving bowl combine the rice black-eyed peas onion celery pecans and parsley; set aside
  • In a small bowl combine the oil vinegar thyme salt and cayenne
  • Mix well then pour the dressing over the salad; toss to combine and serve
Buckwheat Noodles with Mushroom Sauce | Vegetarian Recipes

Buckwheat Noodles with Mushroom Sauce

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Ingredients:

  • 12 ounces buckwheat noodles
  • 2 tablespoons butter or 2 tablespoons margarine
  • 1/2 lb mushroom finely chopped
  • salt and pepper
  • 2/3 cup low-fat yogurt
  • 1 tablespoon soy sauce

Steps:

  • Pour boiling water over noodles cover let stand 8 minutes then drain
  • Melt butter in skillet and add mushrooms and saute 5 minutes
  • Season with salt and pepper
  • Stir in yogurt and soy sauce
  • Pour sauce over noodles and serve
Bulgar With Peas and Mint | Vegetarian Recipes

Bulgar With Peas and Mint

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Ingredients:

  • 1 cup Bulgar wheat before soaking
  • 1 1/2 cups boiling water
  • 1 garlic clove finely chopped
  • 2 cups lightly packed mint leaves chopped from about 1 bunch
  • 1 cup parsley leaves lightly packed chopped
  • 1 cup fresh peas or frozen and thawed
  • 1 lemon zest of
  • 1 tablespoon lemon juice
  • 1 tablespoon extra virgin olive oil
  • 1/2 teaspoon sea salt

Steps:

  • In a large bowl combine bulgur and water cover and set aside until water is absorbed about 30 minutes
  • Add garlic mint parsley peas zest juice oil and salt and toss until combined Serve cold or at room temperature
Butterhorns Aka Rugelach / Rugulach / Snails / Schnecken | Vegetarian Recipes

Butterhorns Aka Rugelach / Rugulach / Snails / Schnecken

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Ingredients:

  • 1 cup butter at room temp
  • 8 ounces cream cheese at room temp
  • 2 teaspoons granulated sugar
  • 2 cups flour
  • 1 egg white beaten with
  • 1 tablespoon water for glazing
  • granulated sugar for sprinkling
  • 1 cup walnuts or 1 cup pecans finely chopped
  • 1/2 cup brown sugar firmly packed
  • 1 teaspoon cinnamon

Steps:

  • Cream butter
  • cream cheese
  • and sugar until soft
  • Sift in the flour and mix to make a soft dough
  • Divide dough into 4 equal balls
  • flatten each one and wrap in wax paper
  • Refrigerate for at least 30 minutes
  • Make the filling by mixing all ingredients in a small bowl
  • Preheat oven to 375
  • Working with one disk of dough at a time
  • roll thinly on a lightly floured surface into a circle
  • about 9 in diameter
  • Brush the surface with the egg white glaze and sprinkle the dough with 1/4 of the filling
  • Slice the dough with a sharp knife or pizza cutter into quarters and then each quarter into 4 equal sections
  • to form 16 triangles
  • Starting from the base of each triangle
  • roll up to form spirals
  • You can curve them into crescents if you like
  • Continue with the other 3 disks of dough
  • Place on baking sheets and brush with egg white glaze
  • Sprinkle lightly with granulated sugar
  • Bake until just golden
  • about 10 minutes
  • For 32 extra large butterhorns
  • divide the dough in half instead of fourths and roll each disk into a 12 inch circle and use half the filling
  • Continue as above but bake for 15-20 minutes
Butternut, Barley and Parmesan Risotto | Vegetarian Recipes

Butternut, Barley and Parmesan Risotto

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Ingredients:

  • 100 g butter
  • 2 teaspoons fennel seeds
  • 400 g butternut squash peeled and diced
  • 1 leek sliced and washed
  • 2 red onions sliced
  • 2 bay leaves
  • 6 garlic cloves chopped
  • 300 g barley
  • 2 liters hot vegetable stock
  • 150 g grated parmesan cheese castelli for veggie version
  • 1/2 teaspoon black pepper
  • 1 teaspoon flaked sea salt

Steps:

  • Heat a large wide pan and add butter and fennel seeds Saute for 1 minute
  • Add squash and black pepper Saute for 2 minutes Stirring often
  • Remove squash with a slotted spoon and set aside Add leek onions bay leaves and garlic Saute until onions begin to caramelise
  • Add barley to pan and stir for 1 minute Return squash and add the salt
  • Mix well and add 1 litre of the stock Stir while bringing to the boil cover and simmer for 10 minutes
  • Continue adding 1/2 cups of the hot stock at 4 min intervals When all stock has been added stir in the cheese and serve
Camping Fruit and Rice | Vegetarian Recipes

Camping Fruit and Rice

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Ingredients:

  • 1 1/2 cups Minute Rice
  • 1/2 teaspoon cinnamon
  • 1/4 cup dried fruit
  • 1 1/2 cups water
  • 2 tablespoons margarine

Steps:

  • At home put the rice cinnamon and dried fruit in a zip loc bag
  • Seal
  • Label add 1 1/2 cups water and 2 tbs margarine
  • At camp put the rice mix and the water and margarine in a saucepan with a cover
  • Bring water to a boil
  • Cover
  • Remove from heat
  • Let sit 5-7 minutes; fluff with fork
  • Serve with a bit of powdered milk mixed with water
Carrot Cutlets | Vegetarian Recipes

Carrot Cutlets

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Ingredients:

  • 2 cups cooked brown rice
  • 1 tablespoon diced onion
  • 5 tablespoons vegetable oil
  • 1 tablespoon chopped parsley
  • 1 cup cooked mashed carrot
  • 1 tablespoon milk
  • 1 egg beaten
  • 3/4 cup breadcrumbs

Steps:

  • In a bowl mix rice and carrots then add the egg and the milk Add onion and parsley
  • Form into cakes and roll in the bread crumbs
  • Use the oil to grease a baking dish and bake at 425 turning once for 15-20 minutes Or put the oil in a frying pan and fry them until lightly browned on both sides
Cheese amp; Pesto Lasagna | Vegetarian Recipes

Cheese amp; Pesto Lasagna

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Ingredients:

  • 3 cups marinara sauce
  • 2 cups vegetable stock
  • 2 tablespoons olive oil
  • 1 red onion
  • 2 yellow zucchini
  • 2 green zucchini
  • 12 ounces mozzarella cheese
  • 2 cups ricotta cheese
  • 2 eggs
  • 1/4 cup basil pesto
  • 8 -10 ounces dry lasagna noodles
  • 1/4 cup parmesan cheese

Steps:

  • Preheat oven at 350F
  • Saute finely chopped onion in 2 Tbl olive oil
  • Add shredded zucchinis into pan and saute until soft
  • Salt and pepper lightly
  • Add 1 cup of stock to vegetables
  • Set aside 4 oz of mozzarella
  • Mix ricotta cheese 8 oz of mozzarella and eggs in a separate bowl
  • Fold 1/4 cup of basil pesto in ricotta mixture
  • Heat marina sauce in sauce pan
  • Add 1 cup of stock and turn off heat
  • Cover bottom of 9x13 pan with tomato sauce
  • Place first layer of uncooked lasagna noodles on bottom of pan
  • Cover with thin layer of sauce
  • Layer one third of the cheese mixture followed by one third of vegetable mixture
  • Save about 1/3 cup of ricotta mixture to dollop on top layer
  • Continue until last layer of noodles is placed
  • Cover with sauce and any remaining liquid
  • Dollop with remaining ricotta
  • Bake for 45 minutes
  • Add mozzarella and parmesan for top and bake for 15 - 20 more minutes or until cheese is golden brown
Cheesy Stuffed Shells | Vegetarian Recipes

Cheesy Stuffed Shells

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Ingredients:

  • 16 ounces low fat cottage cheese
  • 1 10 ounce package frozen chopped spinach thawed well drained
  • 1 cup shredded 2% mozzarella cheese divided
  • 1/4 cup grated parmesan cheese
  • 1 teaspoon italian seasoning
  • 20 large pasta shells cooked drained
  • 1 26 ounce jar spaghetti sauce
  • 1 large tomatoes chopped

Steps:

  • Preheat oven to 400F
  • Mix cottage cheese spinach 1/2 cup of the mozzarella cheese Parmesan cheese and Italian seasoning until well blended
  • Spoon 1 heaping tablespoons of the cheese mixture evenly into each pasta shell
  • Combine spaghetti sauce and tomatoes; spoon half of the sauce mixture into 13x9-inch baking dish
  • Place shells filled sides up in baking dish
  • Spoon remaining sauce mixture over shells
  • Cover with foil
  • Bake 25 minute or until heated through
  • Uncover; top with remaining 1/2 cup mozzarella cheese
  • Bake uncovered an additional 2 minute or until cheese is melted
Chickpea Salad | Vegetarian Recipes

Chickpea Salad

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Ingredients:

  • 16 ounces chickpeas drained and rinsed
  • 4 stalks celery finely diced
  • 1/2 red onion finely diced
  • 1 bunch parsley coarsely chopped
  • 1/4 cup lemon juice
  • 1/4 cup olive oil
  • 1 tablespoon white wine vinegar
  • 1/2 teaspoon salt
  • 1 teaspoon finely ground black pepper

Steps:

  • Mix all ingredients together
  • Allow five minutes for flavors to mix
Chickpea-Quinoa Pilaf Vegan | Vegetarian Recipes

Chickpea-Quinoa Pilaf Vegan

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Ingredients:

  • 2 tablespoons olive oil
  • 1 small yellow onion chopped finely about one cup
  • 2 garlic cloves minced
  • 1/2 teaspoon ground cumin
  • 1 tablespoon coriander seed crushed spice grinder or mortar and pestle
  • fresh ground pepper to taste
  • 1/2 teaspoon salt
  • 1 tablespoon tomato paste
  • 1 cup quinoa rinsed well
  • 1 15 ounce can chickpeas drained and rinsed or 2 cups cooked
  • 2 cups vegetable broth or reconstituted bullion

Steps:

  • In a small stockpot over medium heat saute the onions in olive oil for about 7 minutes Add the garlic and saute for 2 more minutes
  • Add the tomato paste coriander cumin black pepper and salt; saute for another minute
  • Add the quinoa and saute for 2 minutes
  • Add the chickpeas and broth; cover and bring to a boil Once the mixture is boiling lower the heat to very low cover and cook for about 18 minutes or until the quinoa has absorbed all the water; stir occasionally
  • Fluff with a fork and serve
Cold Pepper Mustard Pasta Green Salad With Cheesy Toasts | Vegetarian Recipes

Cold Pepper Mustard Pasta Green Salad With Cheesy Toasts

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Ingredients:

  • 6 ounces uncooked spiral shaped pasta
  • 1 orange bell pepper diced
  • 4 garlic cloves minced
  • 2 tablespoons spicy brown mustard
  • 1/4 teaspoon salt
  • 3 cups mixed greens washed and dried
  • 3 medium tomatoes chopped
  • 1/2 yellow bell pepper chopped
  • 1/2 yellow onion sliced into thin rings
  • 2 tablespoons pine nuts
  • 1/4 cup white balsamic vinegar
  • 1 teaspoon lime juice
  • 1 tablespoon extra virgin olive oil
  • 1/4 teaspoon dried dill weed
  • 1/4 teaspoon fresh ground black pepper
  • 4 slices bread toasted
  • 2 slices cheddar cheese
  • 1/4 teaspoon paprika

Steps:

  • Cook pasta according to package directions
  • After pasta is cooked drain and mix in orange bell pepper garlic brown mustard and salt
  • While pasta cooks mix together greens tomatoes yellow bell pepper and onion in a large bowl
  • Whisk together vinegar lime juice olive oil dill weed and black pepper and add to greens Toss salad
  • Top bread with cheddar sprinkle with paprika and place under broiler for 1-3 minutes or until cheese is melted
  • Portion salad onto plates top with pasta and serve with a cheesy toast
Corn and Tomato French Pasta | Vegetarian Recipes

Corn and Tomato French Pasta

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Ingredients:

  • 1 lb bow tie pasta
  • 2/3 cup olive oil
  • 2 tablespoons minced garlic
  • 1 tablespoon lemon juice
  • 1 cup corn
  • 3 tomatoes diced
  • 14 ounces brie cheese cubed or mozzarella
  • 2 teaspoons basil
  • 1 teaspoon parsley
  • 1/2 teaspoon black pepper

Steps:

  • Cook pasta drain and allow to cool
  • Heat oil lemon juice and garlic in a pot
  • Add the corn and spices
  • Toss pasta with garlic and oil sauce
  • Add tomatoes and cheese when the pasta is sufficiently cooled to avoid melting the cheese
  • Serve topped with shredded parmesian and sundried tomatoes if desired
Cous-Cous Salad | Vegetarian Recipes

Cous-Cous Salad

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Ingredients:

  • 1 3/4 cups couscous
  • 2 teaspoons ground turmeric
  • 1 small red onion finely chopped
  • 1 lebanese cucumber roughly chopped
  • 1/2 bunch coriander leaves chopped
  • 1/2 bunch mint leaf chopped
  • 1/4 cup currants
  • 1/4 cup pine nuts toasted
  • 1 teaspoon ground cinnamon
  • 1/3 cup olive oil
  • 1 lemon juice and zest of

Steps:

  • Place couscous in a laarge bowl and pour over 2 cups of boiling water
  • Cover and set aside for 5-10 minutes then fluff with a fork prepare ingredients in the mean time
  • Add remaining ingredients
  • Season with salt and pepper
  • Mix well
  • Enjoy
Cranberry French Toast | Vegetarian Recipes

Cranberry French Toast

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Ingredients:

  • 1 loaf challah or other yeast egg bread
  • 1 8 ounce package light cream cheese
  • 1 cup sugar or Splenda
  • 1 1/2 cups fresh cranberries or frozen some have even used dried cranberries and you may sub strawberries too
  • 1/4 cup butter 1/4 cup
  • 4 eggs
  • 1/2 cup whole milk or almond soy or rice milk

Steps:

  • Slice challah bread into thick pieces
  • Combine the cream cheese sugar and cranberries together Cut a pocket into the bread and stuff cream cheese mixture inside
  • Melt butter over medium heat in a skillet
  • Beat eggs and milk together in a large bowl Dip stuffed bread into egg mixture coating both sides Place bread in skillet cook 1 to 2 minutes on each side till a nice golden brown
  • Enjoy
Creamy Brown Rice Risotto | Vegetarian Recipes

Creamy Brown Rice Risotto

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Ingredients:

  • 1 cup short grain brown rice or brown sushi rice
  • 1/2 tablespoon olive oil
  • 1 medium yellow onion finely diced
  • 12 ounces mixed mushrooms thinly sliced
  • 1/2 cup white wine
  • 1 red bell pepper cored and diced
  • 1 1/2 cups vegetable broth room temperature or chicken broth
  • 1/2 tablespoon cornstarch mixed with 1 tablespoon water
  • 1/2 cup grated parmesan cheese
  • sea salt
  • fresh ground black pepper to taste
  • truffle oil

Steps:

  • In a medium saucepan over medium-high combine the rice and 2 cups water Bring to a boil then cover reduce heat to simmer and cook for 20 minutes
  • Remove the pan from the heat leaving it covered The rice will not be completely cooked and there will be some water in the pan Set aside
  • In a large skillet over medium-high heat the oil Add the onion and mushrooms then saute until just starting to brown about 3 to 4 minutes Add the wine and stir vigorously for 1 to 2 minutes to deglaze the pan When the wine comes to a simmer add the bell pepper and the rice along with any liquid in the pan Stir well
  • Add the broth and stir well Bring to a simmer and cook stirring frequently to prevent sticking until the liquid has thickened and reduced about 10 minutes Stir in the cornstarch mixture then cook for another minute Stir in the cheese until melted Season with salt and pepper If desired drizzle with truffle oil just before serving
Curried Rice Noodles | Vegetarian Recipes

Curried Rice Noodles

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Ingredients:

  • 1/2 lb rice noodles
  • 2 teaspoons curry powder
  • 1 teaspoon ground cumin
  • 1/2 teaspoon turmeric
  • 1/2 teaspoon ground coriander
  • 2 tablespoons dry sherry
  • 3 tablespoons soy sauce
  • 1/4 cup water
  • 1 teaspoon sugar
  • 1 tablespoon minced garlic
  • 1 tablespoon grated fresh gingerroot
  • 1 tablespoon vegetable oil
  • 1 cup thinly sliced red onion
  • 1 cup peeled and julienned carrot
  • 1 cup sliced red bell peppers or combination of colors or 1 cup yellow bell pepper or combination of colors
  • 4 cups thinly sliced bok choy
  • salt and black pepper

Steps:

  • Place the noodles in a heatproof bowl and cover them with boiling water
  • Cover the bowl and set aside
  • Mix together the curry powder cumin turmeric and coriander in a small bowl
  • In a separate bowl combine the sherry soy sauce water and sugar and set aside
  • In a large nonstick or well-seasoned cast iron skillet combine the garlic ginger and oil and saute on medium heat for about 2 minutes stirring constantly
  • Add the red onions and carrots and cook for 3 to 5 minutes stirring often
  • Add the bell peppers and continue to cook stirring for about another 4 minutes
  • Add the bok choy and dried spice mixture and cook for 1 or 2 minutes
  • Pour in the sauce mixture cover and simmer for another 2 minutes or until the bok choy is tender
  • Drain the rice noodles which should be softened and add them to the saute
  • Stir until hot then season with salt and black pepper to taste
  • Serve with lime wedges and your choice of basil cilantro or scallions
  • Variations
  • For a spicy hot dish add cayenne chili paste or Tabasco to taste or replace the dried spices with 1 or 2 tbsp of Thai curry paste
  • Add cayenne with the red onions and carrots; add chili paste Tabasco or Thai curry paste near the end of cooking
  • Enjoy
Daifuku Cake | Vegetarian Recipes

Daifuku Cake

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Ingredients:

  • 1 cup azuki beans
  • 10 cups water
  • 1/3 cup sugar
  • 1 cup rice flour
  • 1/4 cup sugar
  • 1 1/4 cups water

Steps:

  • For The Anko Filling
  • Place 4 cups of water in a pan and add the azuki beans to the water
  • Place on high heat and bring to a boil
  • Remove from stove when mixture starts boiling and drain the water
  • Place 6 cups of water in the pan with the azuki beans
  • Place on low heat and simmer for about an hours until the azuki beans are softened
  • Remove excess water and add sugar
  • Stir on low heat for a few minutes just until it thickens
  • Remove from heat and set aside
  • For The Dough
  • Place rice flour sugar and water in a pan
  • Place on low heat and stir constantly until dough thickensPlace the dough on a floured surface and divide into 12 pieces
  • Press the pieces into rounds
  • Place a TBSP of anko in the center of each dough round and stretch the dough to enclose the anko
  • Shape into a ball
Dan's Asian Rice | Vegetarian Recipes

Dan's Asian Rice

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Ingredients:

  • 2 tablespoons olive oil
  • 6 celery ribs chopped
  • 4 carrots chopped
  • 2 medium onions chopped
  • 1 tablespoon fresh garlic chopped
  • 1 -1 1/2 teaspoon sambal oblek chili paste depending on how spicy you like it
  • 4 cups brown basmati rice cooked
  • 2 tablespoons light soy sauce
  • 2 tablespoons sweet soy sauce Kecap Manis ABC brand

Steps:

  • Cook rice or use left overs Set aside
  • In a wok over medium-high heat add olive oil Let the wok get hot then add in the celery and carrots Cook for 2 minutes stirring
  • Add onions Cook 2 minutes
  • Add garlic and chili paste and cook for 1 minute stirring as you cook
  • Turn heat down to medium then add in the rice Mix rice in well with vegetables
  • Add soy sauces and mix well Let rice get nice and hot before serving
  • Serve
Double Spinach Fettuccine | Vegetarian Recipes

Double Spinach Fettuccine

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Ingredients:

  • 8 ounces spinach fettuccine uncooked
  • 1 teaspoon vegetable oil
  • 1 clove garlic crushed
  • 3 cups spinach shredded
  • 1 1/4 cups zucchini thinly sliced
  • 1/4 cup sunflower seeds toastedunsalted
  • 2 tablespoons grated lemons rind of
  • 1/2 teaspoon salt
  • 15 ounces garbanzo beans cannedrinsed and drained

Steps:

  • Cook fettuccine as directed on package; drain
  • Heat oil in 10-inch skillet over medium high heat
  • Cook garlic in oil stirring occasionally until golden
  • Stir in remaining ingredients
  • Cook about 2 minutes stirring occasionally until zucchini is tender
  • Stir in fettuccine
Easy Gingerbread Cookies | Vegetarian Recipes

Easy Gingerbread Cookies

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Ingredients:

  • 1 6 ounce package butterscotch pudding mix or 1 6 ounce package Vegetarian butterscotch pudding mix
  • 3/4 cup butter
  • 3/4 cup brown sugar firmly packed
  • 1 egg
  • 2 1/4 cups flour
  • 1 teaspoon baking soda
  • 1 tablespoon ground ginger
  • 1 1/2 teaspoons ground cinnamon

Steps:

  • Cream pudding and pie filling mix with butter and sugar; add egg and blend well
  • Combine flour baking soda ginger and cinnamon; blend into pudding mixture
  • Chill dough for 1 hour or until firm
  • Roll dough on a floured board to about 1/4 inch thickness and cut with cookie cutter
  • Place on greased baking sheets; use a straw to make a hole in the top of the cookie for hanging on the tree if desired
  • Bake at 350F for 10 to 12 minutes
  • Remove from oven and cool on wire rack
  • Decorate if desired
Elbows With Chickpeas and Escarole | Vegetarian Recipes

Elbows With Chickpeas and Escarole

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Ingredients:

  • 8 ounces escarole cut in 1 inch pieces
  • 1 cup water
  • 6 tablespoons olive oil
  • 1 tablespoon garlic minced
  • 1 tablespoon tomato paste
  • 1 19 ounce can chickpeas drained and rinsed
  • 1/4 teaspoon black pepper
  • 2 cups elbow macaroni
  • parmesan cheese

Steps:

  • Combine escarole and water in a saucepan Cook covered over low heat until escarole is tender about 20 minutes
  • Do not drain Set aside
  • In a skillet heat the oil; stir in garlic; saute over low heat until soft and fragrant without browning about 5 minutes
  • Stir in the tomato paste until blended Add the chickpeas; stir to coat with oil
  • Mash about 1/4 of the chickpeas with the back of the spatula Add pepper Remove from heat
  • Cook the macaroni in plenty of boiling salted water Drain
  • Briefly reheat the escarole mixture Combine with the elbows Serve with plenty of cheese grated on top
Festive Candied Apple Chex | Vegetarian Recipes

Festive Candied Apple Chex

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Ingredients:

  • 3 cups Corn Chex
  • 3 cups Rice Chex
  • 3 cups Wheat Chex
  • 1 cup pecan halves
  • 1/2 cup red cinnamon candies
  • 1/4 cup sugar
  • 1/4 cup margarine or 1/4 cup butter melted not spread or tub product
  • 1/4 cup water
  • 1 cup cut-up dried apple pieces 1/2- to 3/4-inch pieces

Steps:

  • Preheat oven to 300
  • Mix cereals and pecans in large bowl and set aside
  • Heat next four ingredients in a large saucepan over medium heat stirring frequently until melted and blended
  • Pour over cereal mixture gently stirring until evenly coated
  • Spread in ungreased large roasting pan and bake for 20 minutes
  • Stir in dried apple pieces and bake for 15 additional minutes
  • Spread on waxed paper or aluminum foil to cool
  • Sprinkle with ground cinnamon if desired
  • Store in airtight container
Fettucine With Rosy Mushroom Sauce | Vegetarian Recipes

Fettucine With Rosy Mushroom Sauce

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Ingredients:

  • 500 g fresh mushrooms diced 1lb
  • 2 tablespoons olive oil
  • 1 tablespoon butter
  • 4 garlic cloves finely chopped
  • salt and pepper freshly ground to taste
  • 1/2 cup tomato puree 4 fl oz
  • 1/2 cup cream
  • hot pepper sauce a dash
  • 500 g fettuccine pasta
  • 2 teaspoons cornflour
  • 2 tablespoons cold water

Steps:

  • Heat olive oil amp; butter in a heavy-based saucepan on gentle heat until butter is soft
  • Add garlic amp; mushrooms cook coating the mushrooms in the hot oil for 5 minutes
  • Add salt amp; pepper tomato puree cream amp; hot sauce and simmer for 10 minutes
  • Meanwhile cook the pasta according to packet directions then drain when cooked
  • Mix the cornflour amp; water together then add to the simmering sauce stirring until it thickens slightly and serve
Four Cheese Manicotti in Cream Sauce | Vegetarian Recipes

Four Cheese Manicotti in Cream Sauce

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Ingredients:

  • 1 large onion diced fine or shredded
  • 1 lb mushroom sliced
  • 1/2 cup butter or 1/2 cup margarine
  • 1/2 cup flour
  • 4 cups milk
  • 1 1/2 cups parmesan cheese grated
  • salt and pepper
  • 1 lb ricotta cheese
  • 4 ounces mozzarella cheese diced
  • 1/2 cup romano cheese grated
  • 1/4 cup walnuts finely chopped
  • 1/4 cup fresh parsley chopped
  • 3 eggs
  • 1 dash nutmeg

Steps:

  • Saute onion and mushrooms if using in butter 5 minutes; stir in flour
  • Gradually stir in milk; stir over low heat until sauce bubbles and thickens
  • Stir in 1 cup Parmesan cheese and salt and pepper to taste; set aside
  • Cook manicotti shells according to package directions; drain and cover with cold water
  • Mix together ricotta mozzarella Romano and remaining Parmesan cheese; add walnuts parsley and eggs
  • Season to taste with salt pepper and nutmeg
  • Drain manicotti shells; stuff with cheese mixture
  • Place shells side by side in a greased shallow baking pan; spoon sauce over all
  • Bake in preheated 400F oven 20 to 25 minutes or until bubbly and golden
Fresh Spinach and Mushroom Manicotti | Vegetarian Recipes

Fresh Spinach and Mushroom Manicotti

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Ingredients:

  • 1 8 ounce package manicotti
  • 6 ounces fresh mushrooms chopped
  • 1 garlic clove minced
  • 2 tablespoons extra virgin olive oil
  • 1 6 ounce package fresh spinach chopped or 1 10 ounce package frozen spinach chopped thawed and patted very dry
  • 2 large eggs
  • 1 15 ounce container ricotta cheese shredded
  • 1/3 cup fresh basil chopped
  • 1 teaspoon salt
  • 1 26 ounce jar marinara sauce
  • 1/2 cup parmesan cheese fresh and grated

Steps:

  • Cook manicotti according to package directions and drain
  • Rinse with cold water drain and set aside
  • Saut mushrooms and garlic in ht oil in a large skillet over medium heat for 5 minutes
  • Add spinach and saute 5 more minutes
  • Remove skillet from heat
  • Drain any fat off the spinach and garlic
  • Stir together eggs ricotta cheese basil and salt in a large bowl add mushroom mixture stirring until blended
  • Spread 1 1/2 cups marinara sauce in a lightly greased 13x9-inch baking dish
  • Squeeze or spoon spinach mixture into shells
  • Arrange stuffed shells in dish
  • Pour remaining marinara sauce over the top evenly over shells
  • Sprinkle with parmesan cheese
  • Bake covered at 350F for 30 minutes
  • Uncover and bake for 10 more minutes
Granola Bars | Vegetarian Recipes

Granola Bars

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Ingredients:

  • 2 cups rolled oats
  • 1/4 cup wheat germ
  • 1/2 cup dried cranberries
  • 1/2 cup chopped dates
  • 1/2 cup shredded coconut
  • 1/4 cup sunflower seeds
  • 1/3 cup slivered almonds
  • 1/2 teaspoon cinnamon
  • 1 pinch salt
  • 1 tablespoon melted butter
  • 1/2 cup brown sugar
  • 1/4 cup maple syrup
  • 1/4 cup honey
  • 1 egg lightly beaten
  • 1/2 teaspoon vanilla

Steps:

  • Preheat oven to 350 degrees F
  • Spray a 9-inch square baking pan with non-stick cooking spray
  • Combine oats wheat germ dried fruits coconut sunflower seeds almonds cinnamon and salt in a large bowl
  • Combine melted butter and brown sugar in a small bowl until well mixed and any lumps removed
  • Stir in maple syrup honey egg and vanilla until smooth
  • Add liquid mixture into dry mixture until dry ingredients are moistened
  • Press mixture firmly and evenly into pan
  • Bake for about 20 minutes or until golden and firm
  • Cool completely before cutting into squares or bars
  • Note other varieties of dried fruits and nuts may be substituted to suit your likes and dislikes
Great Big Oatmeal Cookies That are Both Great and Big | Vegetarian Recipes

Great Big Oatmeal Cookies That are Both Great and Big

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Ingredients:

  • 1 1/2 cups flaked coconut
  • 3 cups rolled oats
  • 1 3/4 cups flour
  • 1 teaspoon baking soda
  • 1/2 teaspoon salt
  • 1 cup unsalted butter I used 1/2 a cup of each or 1 cup margarine softened I used 1/2 a cup of each
  • 1 3/4 cups dark brown sugar packed
  • 2 eggs
  • 1 teaspoon vanilla
  • 1/4 cup milk

Steps:

  • Preheat oven to 350F
  • Spread the coconut and oats out on a large baking sheet - two sheets work better
  • Bake for 10 minutes or until lightly browned and toasted
  • stirring often
  • While the coconut and oats cool
  • mix the flour
  • baking soda and salt
  • Cream the butter and sugar together in a separate
  • large
  • bowl at medium speed for one minute
  • Add the eggs and vanilla to the butter mixture and beat until mixed; beat in the milk
  • Stir in the flour
  • then stir in the coconut and oats
  • I thought the dough looked pretty sticky
  • so at this point I put it in the refrigerator for an hour Its not something thats called for in the original recipe
  • but I recommend it since it worked very well for me
  • Drop dough in 1/4 cup amounts
  • 3 inches apart
  • onto greased baking sheets I used an ice cream scoop for this filled so the scoop was rounded
  • but not heaping
  • and it worked perfectly
  • Bake for 12 minutes
  • or until they are set and lightly browned
  • Let the cookies cool on the cookie sheets for one minute before transfering to a rack to finish cooling
Greek Rice With Cabbage and Tomatoes - Lahanorizo | Vegetarian Recipes

Greek Rice With Cabbage and Tomatoes - Lahanorizo

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Ingredients:

  • 1 medium cabbage finely chopped
  • 3 tablespoons olive oil
  • 1 medium white onion finely chopped
  • 3 tablespoons parsley finely chopped
  • 1 teaspoon salt
  • 1/2 teaspoon black pepper
  • 3/4 cup long grain rice
  • 2 large tomatoes finely chopped
  • 1 1/4 cups water

Steps:

  • Over low heat in a large skillet saut onion until just translucent
  • Increase heat to medium and add cabbage Continue cooking until wilted
  • Add tomatoes and water
  • When in comes to a boil add rice parsley salt and pepper
  • Reduce heat to simmer cover and cook until very little liquid remains and rice is tender
  • Serve
Green Capsicum Pilaf | Vegetarian Recipes

Green Capsicum Pilaf

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Ingredients:

  • 1 1/2 cups basmati rice washed drained and cooked
  • 4 green capsicum chopped
  • 2 potatoes chopped
  • 2 tomatoes chopped
  • 4 green chilies slit
  • 1/2 inch ginger minced
  • 1 cup green peas
  • 1 large lemon
  • 2 tablespoons cilantro chopped
  • 2 sprigs curry leaves
  • 1 large onion chopped
  • 2 tablespoons coconut grated for garnishing
  • 1 teaspoon mustard seeds
  • 2 teaspoons black gram dal
  • 2 teaspoons bengal gram dal
  • 1/2 teaspoon turmeric powder
  • 4 tablespoons oil
  • salt
  • 1/2 teaspoon garam masala

Steps:

  • Cook rice in 3 cups water
  • Once cooked water has evaporated and rice is ready allow it to cool
  • In the meantime
  • chop the onion
  • potatoes and capsicums
  • Bring the green peas to a boil
  • Heat oil in a wok
  • Add mustard seeds and the black gram and bengal gram dals
  • Stir-fry for a minute
  • Add green chillies
  • ginger and curry leaves
  • Continue to stir-fry
  • Add the chopped onions
  • Add capsicums
  • potatoes and tomatoes and fry
  • Add half a cup of water and salt
  • Cook until the vegetables are tender
  • Add the green peas
  • Stir until all the water has evaporated
  • Allow to cool
  • Add lemon juice and cilantro
  • chopped for garnishing
  • Pour seasoning into rice and mix well
  • To serve
  • put rice on a serving plate
  • Garnish with grated coconut and the remaining cilantro and serve
  • Notes Ive been told that a tbsp of sambhar powder when added to the vegetables enhances the taste tremendously
  • Im yet to try this addition
Hair Growing Soup | Vegetarian Recipes

Hair Growing Soup

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Ingredients:

  • 1 cup long-grain white rice uncooked
  • 1 cup black sesame seed
  • 1 tablespoon sugar to your own tastes

Steps:

  • Wash and drain the rice and the sesame seeds in separate containers
  • Stir-fry the sesames seeds in a dry skillet over low heat for approximately 5 minutes or until the heat releases their fragrance
  • Be careful to not let them burn
  • Grind the rice and toasted seeds with 1/4 cup of water in a blender or food processor
  • Pour the mixture plus an additional 1 3/4 cups of water into a medium-sized saucepan
  • Cook over medium heat for approximately 10 minutes stirring often to avoid burning
  • Add sugar as desired to taste
Hazelnut Brown Butter Sauce | Vegetarian Recipes

Hazelnut Brown Butter Sauce

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Ingredients:

  • 1/4 cup butter
  • 1/3 cup hazelnuts lightly toasted and chopped
  • 1/2 cup white wine

Steps:

  • In a small saucepan brown the butter over medium heat until it is nutty-smelling and golden-brown
  • Add the wine and hazelnuts and let reduce slightly
  • Serve over pasta or other dish of your choice
Healthier Tgif Tuscan Portobello Sandwich Melt/Soup | Vegetarian Recipes

Healthier Tgif Tuscan Portobello Sandwich Melt/Soup

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Ingredients:

  • 4 red peppers seeded and cut into half lengthwise
  • 2 tablespoons olive oil
  • 1/4 teaspoon black pepper
  • 2 tablespoons olive oil
  • 2 tablespoons unsalted butter
  • 1 cup potato grated
  • 1/3 cup carrot grated
  • 1/2 cup celery finely chopped
  • 1/4 cup onion diced
  • 3 14 1/2 ounce cans no-salt-added diced tomatoes with juice
  • 1/2 cup basil leaves chopped
  • 4 cups vegetable broth
  • 1/2 teaspoon black pepper to taste
  • 3 portabella mushrooms
  • 2 tablespoons onions diced
  • 2 tablespoons balsamic vinegar
  • 1 tablespoon olive oil
  • 1 teaspoon dried oregano
  • 1 tablespoon garlic minced
  • 1/4 teaspoon black pepper
  • 1 tomatoes
  • 5 3 ounce high-fiber rolls
  • 5 ounces provolone cheese

Steps:

  • To roast the red peppers for the soup Preheat oven to 500 degrees line pan with foil smooth out foil pour 2 tablespoons of oil into baking sheet and place the peppers cut side up on the oil and season them with pepper
  • Turn the peppers over and roast in the oven for 18 minutes or until the skin blisters it should blacken slightlyPut warm peppers in a bowl and cover with plastic wrap
  • Set aside to cool for at least 30 minutes No peeking
  • When peppers are cool remove and discard the skins slice into 1/4 pieces
  • In a 5 quart dutch oven over medium heat add the 2 tablespoons oil butter potato carrots celery and onion; saut until vegetables are tender
  • Add roasted peppers canned tomatoes undrained basil and vegetable broth
  • Bring to a boil; simmer uncovered for 1 hour and 35 minutes when the potato and carrot is done
  • Add pepper
  • Optional Remove soup from heat and transfer to a food processor fitted with a metal blade process until mixture has reached a smooth consistency
  • Sandwich Rub off mushrooms remove the gills slice and place the mushrooms in a shallow pan
  • Add onion to the mushroom slices
  • In a small bowl whisk together the vinegar oil oregano garlic and pepper
  • Pour this liquid mixture over the mushroom mixture
  • Let stand at room temperature for 15 minutes or so turning twice
  • Preheat oven to 350 degrees
  • Bake mushroom mixture at 350 degrees for 20 or 30 minutes
  • Preheat broiler
  • Assemble partial sandwich onto baking pan by putting mushroom mixture onto bottom bun and topping it with one slice of tomato and one slice of cheese
  • Set the top halves onto pan so they toast separately
  • Broil until cheese melts 2-3 minutes
  • Set top halves onto bottoms and serve with soup
Healthy Low-Fat Baked Berry and Fruit Oatmeal | Vegetarian Recipes

Healthy Low-Fat Baked Berry and Fruit Oatmeal

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Ingredients:

  • 3 cups quick-cooking oats
  • 1 teaspoon baking powder
  • 1/4 teaspoon salt
  • 1 teaspoon cinnamon
  • 1/8 teaspoon grated orange rind
  • 1/3 cup chunky applesauce if you only have smooth applesauce use 1/4 applesauce diced apples to make up the rest of the 1/3 c
  • finely diced apple to make up the rest of the 1/3 cup
  • 1/3 cup chunky mashed banana coarsly mashed so there are still chunks
  • 3/8 teaspoon banana extract banana flavour
  • 1/3 cup brown sugar
  • 1/2 cup egg substitute
  • 1 cup skim milk
  • 3/4 cup blueberries can be subbed for other berries

Steps:

  • Mix all ingredients and pour into a lightly greased 8x8 dish the night before Cover and refridgerate until morning
  • Preheat oven to 375
  • Bake 30-45 minutes
  • Serve topped with extra skim milk maple syrup to sweeten and additional berries
Heart Smart Oatmeal Date Chocolate Cookies | Vegetarian Recipes

Heart Smart Oatmeal Date Chocolate Cookies

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Ingredients:

  • 6 tablespoons unsalted butter
  • 3/4 cup packed light brown sugar
  • 1/3 cup all-purpose flour
  • 1/3 cup whole wheat flour
  • 3/4 teaspoon baking soda
  • 1 1/2 cups oats
  • 1/2 teaspoon salt
  • 1 lightly beaten egg
  • 1 teaspoon vanilla extract
  • 1 cup chopped pitted dates
  • 3 ounces coarsely chopped bittersweet chocolate

Steps:

  • Preheat oven to 350
  • Melt butter in a small saucepan over low heat
  • Remove from heat and add brown sugar
  • Stir until smooth
  • In a medium bowl combine all-purpose flour whole-wheat flour baking soda oats and salt
  • Combine the butter mixture with the dry ingredients and add egg vanilla and chopped dates
  • Fold in bittersweet chocolate
  • Mix well and spoon mixture by tablespoon-fulls out onto lightly greased or silicone baking matcovered baking sheets
  • Bake for 12 minutes until tops are dry to the touch
Hearty Whole Grain Basil Bread | Vegetarian Recipes

Hearty Whole Grain Basil Bread

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Ingredients:

  • 2 1/4 ounce envelopes active dry yeast
  • 2 1/4 cups warm water 110 deg
  • 2 teaspoons honey
  • 3 tablespoons pure maple syrup
  • 4 tablespoons unsalted butter melted
  • 3 cups whole wheat pastry flour
  • 1 cup whole grain all purpose baking flour or could sub more whole wheat pastry flour
  • 2 cups unbleached all-purpose flour or use white whole wheat flour
  • 4 teaspoons coarse salt
  • 1 cup chopped fresh basil large chunks
  • 1/3 cup millet
  • 1/2 cup rolled oats
  • 1/4 cup flax seed
  • 1 tablespoon chia seeds
  • 1/4 cup sunflower seeds
  • 1/4 cup sesame seeds
  • 1 egg white

Steps:

  • Soak millet in 1/2 cup warm water for 20 minutes set aside
  • In a separate bowl add 1/2 cup warm water and sprinkle yeast inches Add 2 teaspoons of honey and whisk together until combined Set aside for 10 minutes or until foamy/frothy
  • In a separate bowl add flours and salt and whisk together Once yeast is ready pour yeast into a mixing bowl fitted with dough hook Add melted butter 1 1/2 cups warm water and 3 TB maple syrup Mix until combined Then add 3 cups of flour mix Mix on low speed until smooth Then add in millet plus water in bowl and the rest of the seeds/oats and basil
  • Mix at low speed until combined Then add remaining flour until dough is combined and somewhat smooth
  • On a floured surface kneed dough for about 5 minutes until a smooth ball forms
  • Place dough in greased bowl and cover with plastic wrap Let rise for an hour or so I did about 1 1/2 hours
  • When dough has risen punch it down T hen divide dough into about 6 or 7 balls Form balls and place on cookie sheet fitted with a cooking mator parchment paper
  • Take your egg white and add a little water and brush the tops of the dough balls Then cover baking sheet with plastic and let dough sit for about another 1 1/2 hours to rise
  • Pre heat oven to 400 degrees and when the dough is ready bake for about 22-25 minutes rotating pan halfway through
  • Try not to pass out of excitement due to the most amazing smell that will fill your house
  • Pull out of the ovenand smile
  • Dont forget to brush with more butter straight out of the oven
Hot Millet Salad | Vegetarian Recipes

Hot Millet Salad

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Ingredients:

  • 1 cup millet organic if possible
  • 2 cups water
  • 3 tablespoons onions
  • 1 garlic clove
  • 1 tablespoon olive oil approximately
  • 1 red pepper chopped
  • 1/2 cup parsley chopped
  • 3 tablespoons almonds Tamari roasted chopped in halves
  • 1 tomatoes chopped
  • 1 1/2 tablespoons jalapenos diced
  • 2 tablespoons lemon juice fresh
  • salt to taste

Steps:

  • Fry onion and garlic in oil until tender Add millet Cook three minutes stirring well Add two cups of water bring to a boil then lower heat to medium-low and cook covered for 25 minutes until tender
  • While millet cooks chop other ingredients
  • When millet is finished cooking turn off heat and add chopped ingredients to the pot Stir well
  • Serve on two big plates and sqeeze lemon juice liberally on top Enjoy
Hot Quinoa Drink | Vegetarian Recipes

Hot Quinoa Drink

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Ingredients:

  • 1/2 cup uncooked quinoa
  • 2 cups soymilk
  • 2 apples peeled cored and quartered
  • 2 tablespoons packed light brown sugar
  • 1/2 teaspoon ground cinnamon
  • 1 teaspoon vanilla extract

Steps:

  • Place quinoa and 2 cups water in a medium saucepan and bring to a boil Reduce heat to low cover and simmer 15 minutes or until quinoa is tender
  • Drain well and return quinoa to saucepan
  • Add soymilk apples sugar and cinnamon Bring to a simmer over medium-high heat Reduce heat to medium and simmer 5 minutes
  • Transfer mixture to a blender add vanilla and puree until smooth
  • Serve hot
Hummus, Tomato and Olive Pasta Salad | Vegetarian Recipes

Hummus, Tomato and Olive Pasta Salad

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Ingredients:

  • 11 ounces elbow macaroni or medium shells
  • 10 ounces cherry tomatoes cut into quarters
  • 1 large zucchini grated
  • 1/4 small onion grated
  • 3 ounces black olives pitted and chopped
  • 4 tablespoons hummus
  • 4 tablespoons plain yogurt
  • 2 tablespoons olive oil
  • 2 garlic cloves finely chopped
  • 2 teaspoons finely grated lemons rind of
  • 2 tablespoons chopped fresh parsley

Steps:

  • Cook pasta according to package directions Drain rinse with cold water drain again Allow to cool Place pasta in large bowl with tomato zucchini onion and olives
  • To make hummus dressing combine hummus yogurt olive oil garlic and lemon peel in a blender Purree Add salt and pepper taste and process again briefly
  • Pour dressing over the salad add parsley toss well to combine Chill for at least 2 hours
Incredible Low Fat Homemade Noodles for Soup | Vegetarian Recipes

Incredible Low Fat Homemade Noodles for Soup

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Ingredients:

  • 2 cups flour
  • 3/4 teaspoon salt
  • 2 tablespoons Shedd Spread Country Crock melted
  • 4 egg whites or 1/2 cup fleischmann Egg Beaters egg substitute
  • 4 1/2 tablespoons cold water

Steps:

  • In a medium size bowl
  • combine flour
  • salt
  • and spread; mix thoroughly
  • In a small bowl
  • blend the egg whites with the cold water
  • Make a well in the center of the flour mixture
  • and put the egg mixture in the well; mix until the ingredients are blended
  • Press into a ball
  • Roll out until 1/8 thick on a floured board
  • Cut into strips 1 1/2 wide and 4 long
  • Bring whatever soup base you are making to a full boil and add the noodles all at once
  • Return to a boil and cook 15 minutes
  • stirring occasionally
Italian Flag Tortellini | Vegetarian Recipes

Italian Flag Tortellini

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Ingredients:

  • 1 lb frozen broccoli
  • 4 garlic cloves chopped
  • 9 ounces fresh whole wheat cheese tortellini
  • 1 14 ounce can of diced Italian tomatoes
  • 1 tablespoon italian seasoning
  • 1 tablespoon olive oil
  • 1/2 teaspoon fresh ground black pepper
  • 1 cup grated parmesan cheese

Steps:

  • Thaw the Broccoli
  • Bring a large pot of water to boil for the tortellini
  • Meanwhile
  • coat a very large skilet with olive oil Add the broccoli and pepper and saute for about 2 minutes Then
  • add the garlic an saute for another 2 minutes Then
  • add the tomatoes and Italian Seasoning and let it simmer over a low/medium heat for around 15 minutes
  • Cook the tortellini to package directions When it is finished
  • combine the tortellini wth the broccoli mixture and serve with grated parmesan cheese
Jerusalem Kugel | Vegetarian Recipes

Jerusalem Kugel

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Ingredients:

  • 12 ounces thin pasta angel hair or thin spaghetti
  • 4 eggs beaten
  • 3/4 cup sugar
  • 2 teaspoons cinnamon
  • 1/8 teaspoon black pepper
  • 1/3 cup oil
  • 1/3 cup sugar

Steps:

  • Cook pasta according to al dente directions of package Drain and rinse in cold water Drain well Place in pot or bowl
  • Prepare caramel by heating 1/3 cup of oil and 1/3 cup of sugar in a small non-stick pan or pot Cook on high flame stirring continually with a wooden or candy spoon until the sugar is completely melted and looks like a dark brown liquid
  • Pour hot caramel over the noodles stirring with wooden spoon
  • Add eggs 3/4 cup sugar cinnamon and black pepper to noodles Toss well
  • Transfer to a greased casserole and cover with a lid or foil Bake 1 hour 15 minutes in preheated oven 350 degrees
  • To serve turn out onto a serving plate and slice as a cake
Kringles | Vegetarian Recipes

Kringles

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Ingredients:

  • 3/4 cup butter softened
  • 1 package active dry yeast
  • 1/4 cup water 105-115F
  • 1/4 cup sugar
  • 1/4 cup warm milk 105-115F
  • 1 egg
  • 1/2 teaspoon salt
  • 1/2 teaspoon lemon extract
  • 2 cups all-purpose flour
  • 1 1/2 cups pie filling poppyseed prune apricot raspberry
  • 1 cup sliced almonds
  • 1 cup powdered sugar
  • 1 -2 tablespoon water

Steps:

  • In a mixing bowl stir the yeast up with the warm water; add the sugar warm milk egg salt and lemon extract mixing well
  • Stir in 1 3/4 cups of the flour until it forms a large ball
  • Turn ball out onto a floured surface and knead in the remaining flour until the dough is smooth and elastic about 2-3 minutes
  • Cover the dough and let rise about 5-7 minutes
  • Flour a surface and roll out the dough into an 8x12-inch rectangle; place one sheet of the butter on top of the dough at one edge
  • Fold the 1/3 that has no butter down over the middle third; then fold the side with the butter over the top of that it should be about 4-inches wide by 8-inches long
  • Now fold the 4-inch side over 1/3 of the way and the same with the opposite end leaving a stack of dough
  • Loosely cover the dough with plastic wrap and refrigerate for 30-40 minutes
  • Now roll the refrigerated dough out again to a 12x8-inch square
  • Place the last square of butter to one side of the dough and do the folding process again then refrigerate the dough for 2 hours
  • Cut the dough in half keep the other in the refrigerator while waiting; and roll out to a 6x24-inch rectangle if hard to roll allow to rest for 5 minutes or so
  • Spread half the filling on the middle of the dough and sprinkle with half of the almonds
  • Fold the dough over 1/3 of the way; brush lightly with water then fold over the other third and pinch the dough to form a seal
  • Grease a baking sheet and place the kringle on forming it into a ring as you do and sealing the ends together; pat the kringle with your hands to keep it flat
  • Repeat with remaining kringle
  • Allow kringles to rise for about an hour or until a fingerprint remains when touched
  • Bake at 350F for 20-25 minutes or until golden; cool on wire racks
  • Prepare icing by mixing powdered sugar with enough water to form a drizzling consistency; drizzle over kringles while they are still warm
Lentil Bread | Vegetarian Recipes

Lentil Bread

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Ingredients:

  • 3/4 cup water plus
  • 1 tablespoon water
  • 1 tablespoon olive oil
  • 1 tablespoon honey
  • 1/3 cup cooked lentils
  • 1 teaspoon salt
  • 1 1/3 cups whole wheat flour
  • 1/3 cup unbleached flour
  • 1 1/2 tablespoons vital wheat gluten
  • 2 tablespoons whey powder I don't use
  • 1 1/2 teaspoons active dry yeast

Steps:

  • Put all ingredients in bread machine in the order directed by the manufacturer
  • Select Basic Wheat Cycle Light Setting or equivalent
Lentil Pilaf | Vegetarian Recipes

Lentil Pilaf

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Ingredients:

  • 2 cups lentils washed thoroughly
  • 8 cups water
  • 1 tablespoon salt
  • 1/2 cup rice washed thoroughly
  • 1 cup onion chopped
  • 1/4 cup olive oil
  • 1/4 cup vegetable oil
  • 1/4 cup vinegar balsamic perhaps

Steps:

  • Clean the lentils with fresh cold water to avoid foaming when cooking
  • Mix 2 cups of lentils with the 8 cups of water and 1 tablespoon of salt
  • Heat on high uncovered for approximately 30 minutes mixing slightly every 10 minutes removing any foam that may have come up
  • After the lentils turn tender and soft not melted make sure there is only about 2 cups of water remaining add or remove water
  • Add the half cup of rice Cook for 10 mins at medium fire
  • Simultaneously with the rice fry the chopped cup of onion in the olive oil and vegetable oil until golden brown should be about 10 minutes
  • After the 10 minutes pass slowly pour the oil and onion over the lentils and rice Lower the heat to Low and let it lay for 10 minutes do NOT mix
  • After the 10 minutes pass add the quarter cup of vinegar and mix everything
  • Cover with a thick clean kitchen towel and leave covered for about 10 minutes
  • After the 15 minutes pass you should have a thick pilaf of lentils and rice with onions showing up here and there
Light Mac amp; Cheese | Vegetarian Recipes

Light Mac amp; Cheese

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Ingredients:

  • 1/2 lb macaroni or other small pasta
  • 2 tablespoons butter
  • 2 cups onions chopped
  • 2 garlic cloves minced
  • 1/2 lb sliced mushrooms
  • 1 teaspoon salt
  • 1 teaspoon caraway seed
  • 1/2 lb spinach chopped
  • 2 cups cottage cheese
  • 1/2 cup yogurt
  • 1 teaspoon dried dill
  • 2 cups cheddar cheese grated
  • 1/4 cup sunflower seeds

Steps:

  • Preheat oven to 350F Grease a 9X13 pan and set aside
  • Cook the pasta in a large pot Drain and set aside
  • Melt butter in a deep skillet
  • and saute onions for 5 minutes Add garlic
  • mushrooms
  • salt and caraway seeds Cook for about 5 minutes
  • or until mushrooms are cooked Stir in spinach
  • remove from heat
  • and add to pasta
  • Mix in cottage cheese
  • buttermilk
  • dill
  • black pepper and half the cheddar Spread in prepared pan
  • sprinkle with remaining cheddar and sunflower seeds
  • and bake uncovered for 20-30 minutes
  • I served this hot
  • but its pretty tasty at room temperature for lunch the next day
  • too
Linguine With Fresh Tomatoes, Olives, and Feta Cheese | Vegetarian Recipes

Linguine With Fresh Tomatoes, Olives, and Feta Cheese

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Ingredients:

  • 1 16 ounce box linguine
  • 4 large tomatoes chopped
  • 3 tablespoons fresh basil chopped
  • 2 garlic cloves minced
  • 1 tablespoon olive oil
  • 1/2 teaspoon salt
  • 1/4 teaspoon fresh ground pepper
  • 1 2 1/4 ounce can sliced black olives
  • 3/4 cup crumbled feta cheese

Steps:

  • Cook pasta according to package directions
  • Meanwhile combine tomato basil olive oil garlic salt and pepper in mixing bowl
  • Drain pasta and place in large serving bowl Top with tomato mixture sprinkle with feta cheese and olives Serve
Low Fat Lemon Zucchini Bread | Vegetarian Recipes

Low Fat Lemon Zucchini Bread

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Ingredients:

  • 1 cup whole wheat flour
  • 1 cup flour
  • 2/3 cup sugar
  • 1 1/2 teaspoons baking powder
  • 1/2 teaspoon baking soda
  • 1/2 teaspoon salt
  • 1/4 teaspoon nutmeg
  • 1 cup zucchini grated and tightly packed
  • 1/4 cup canola oil
  • 1 egg lightly beaten
  • 1 egg white
  • 1 teaspoon vanilla
  • 1 tablespoon lemon zest
  • 1/4 cup plain nonfat yogurt drained
  • cooking spray

Steps:

  • Preheat oven to 350F
  • Coat a 9 x 5-inch loaf pan with nonstick cooking spray
  • Add flour to a large bowl followed by the sugar baking powder baking soda salt and nutmeg; stir well with a wire whisk
  • In another bowl combine the zucchini oil egg and egg white vanilla lemon zest and yogurt
  • Add zucchini mixture to flour mix combining until just moist
  • Pour into loaf pan and bake for 55 minutes to an hour or until a toothpick inserted in the middle comes out clean
Macaroni Dandy Salad | Vegetarian Recipes

Macaroni Dandy Salad

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Ingredients:

  • 1 1/2 cups uncooked elbow macaroni
  • 1/2 cup Miracle Whip
  • 1 tablespoon lemon juice
  • 1 teaspoon sugar
  • 1/4 teaspoon celery seed
  • salt and pepper to taste
  • 1 tomatoes diced
  • 1 cup diced celery
  • 3 tablespoons chopped pimientos
  • 3 tablespoons green peppers chopped
  • salad greens

Steps:

  • Cook macaroni according to package directions
  • Rinse with cold water drain and place in large bowl
  • In small bowl mix mayonnaise lemon juice sugar celery seed salt and pepper
  • Combine with macaroni and remaining ingredients
  • Refrigerate at least 2 hours or until serving
  • Serve on top of salad greens or from bowl
Maple, Walnut amp; Flax Pancakes | Vegetarian Recipes

Maple, Walnut amp; Flax Pancakes

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Ingredients:

  • 1 cup all-purpose flour or 1/2 cup whole wheat pastry flour and 1/2 cup all-purpose flour
  • 1/4 cup flax seed meal
  • 1/4 cup finely chopped walnuts
  • 1 1/2 teaspoons baking powder
  • 1/2 teaspoon baking soda
  • 1/2 teaspoon salt
  • 1 1/4 cups reduced-fat buttermilk can substitute 1/2 yogurt and 1/2 milk
  • 1/4 cup pure maple syrup
  • 1 large egg
  • 1 tablespoon vegetable oil or more

Steps:

  • Whisk flour flax seed meal walnuts baking powder baking soda and salt in medium bowl to blend Whisk buttermilk 1/4 cup maple syrup and egg in another medium bowl Add buttermilk mixture to dry ingredients and whisk just until incorporated
  • Brush large nonstick skillet lightly with vegetable oil and heat over medium heat Working in batches add batter to skillet by scant 1/4 cupfuls Cook until bubbles appear on surface of pancakes and undersides are golden brown about 2 minutes Turn pancakes over and cook until golden on bottom about 2 minutes Brush skillet lightly with vegetable oil as needed before adding each batch
  • Transfer pancakes to plates Serve with additional maple syrup or jam
Meatless, Microwave, Spaghetti Pie | Vegetarian Recipes

Meatless, Microwave, Spaghetti Pie

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Ingredients:

  • 3 cups leftover cooked spaghetti
  • 1 cup shredded mozzarella cheese
  • 1/4 cup shredded romano cheese
  • 1/2 cup chopped green pepper
  • 1 cup spaghetti sauce

Steps:

  • If desired lightly cook the green pepper in frying pan
  • Combine the spaghetti mozzarella and green pepper in a medium sized bowl
  • Grease a 3 quart microwave casserole dish
  • Spread the spaghetti mixture into the casserole dish
  • Spread the spaghetti sauce over the spaghetti mixture
  • Sprinkle with shredded Romano cheese
  • Place glass cover on the casserole dish
  • Microwave at 75% power for 7 minutes or until heated through
  • Uncover and allow to sit about 5 minutes before serving
Mexi Lentil Rice | Vegetarian Recipes

Mexi Lentil Rice

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Ingredients:

  • 1 cup uncooked rice
  • 1 cup dried lentils
  • 1 cup chopped onion about 1 medium
  • 32 ounces water or 32 ounces broth of choice
  • 1 -2 teaspoon cumin
  • 1 1 ounce package taco seasoning
  • 2 -8 ounces of shredded cheese
  • shredded cheese
  • sour cream
  • salsa

Steps:

  • spray inside of crock pot with non stick cooking spray
  • add all ingredients except toppings and mix well
  • cook on high for two to two and a half hours
  • serve topped with additional cheese
  • sour cream and salsa if desired
Mirj's Foolproof Microwave Rice - Perfect Every Time | Vegetarian Recipes

Mirj's Foolproof Microwave Rice - Perfect Every Time

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Ingredients:

  • 1 cup rice I like Basmati or Persian
  • 2 cups water
  • 1 dash salt

Steps:

  • Put rice in a micro-safe bowl
  • Add water
  • Swirl for 2 seconds
  • Add salt
  • Swirl again
  • Cover with vented plastic wrap or a loose plastic cover
  • Nuke on high for 12 minutes
  • Let rest for 5 minutes
  • Dump rice into a strainer and rinse under cold water
  • Place in micro-safe serving dish or back in the rinsed out bowl
  • add seasonings to taste onion soup mix
  • salt and pepper
  • hot chilles
  • whatever you like in your rice and heat on medium for 5 minutes until it reaches desired serving temperature
  • If the rice is going to be part of a salad
  • you can use it straight away
  • This makes perfect
  • every grain separate rice
  • every time
Mom's E-Z Tortellini Soup | Vegetarian Recipes

Mom's E-Z Tortellini Soup

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Ingredients:

  • 1 bag mixed vegetables
  • 1 can vegetable broth
  • 1 can of torusso whole tomato Spices included
  • 1 bag tortellini
  • parmesan cheese
  • 1/2 teaspoon black pepper
  • 1/2 teaspoon salt

Steps:

  • Add Mixed Veggies to less than a half cup of Boiling Water
  • Then add Veg broth
  • Cut Tomatoes and add to pot with the Tomato liquid Do not drain Tomatoes
  • Simmer until veggies are almost cooked and then add Tortellini
  • After Tortellinis are at desired softness
  • let stand before serving
  • then sprinkle some parmesan cheese on top
Moroccan Couscous and Smokey-Paprika Honey Roasted Carrot Salad | Vegetarian Recipes

Moroccan Couscous and Smokey-Paprika Honey Roasted Carrot Salad

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Ingredients:

  • 1 lb carrot cut on the diagonal in 1/2' pieces
  • 2 tablespoons extra virgin olive oil
  • 2 tablespoons honey
  • 1/2 teaspoon cinnamon
  • 1/2 teaspoon sweet smokey paprika
  • 1 4 ounce package feta cheese crumbled or 1 4 ounce package goat cheese crumbled
  • 8 -10 large medjool dates seeds removed and quartered on the long axis
  • 1 14 ounce can garbanzo beans drained
  • 1 cup couscous
  • 1 1/4 cups vegetable stock
  • 1 lemon reserved for juice
  • 1 tablespoon white sesame seeds
  • 1 tablespoon black sesame seed
  • 3/4 cup fresh cilantro leaves chopped
  • sea salt
  • black pepper

Steps:

  • Preheat oven to 375F Place the carrots
  • honey
  • cinnamon
  • sweet-smokey paprika and olive oil in a cake pan and mix well so all the carrots are coated with the spice/liquid mixture Cook in the oven for 20 minutes
  • stir in garbanzo beans and cook an additional 5 minutes
  • While the carrots are roasting
  • prepare the couscous by adding to the boiling hot vegetable stock Stir well and fluff after about 15 minutes
  • Right before the carrots are done roast the sesame seeds quickly in a frying pan Be careful they dont burn
  • Combine the carrots and couscous
  • lemon juice
  • date quarters
  • toasted sesame seeds and crumbled feta cheese or goat cheese and season with the sea salt and pepper to taste After seasoned just right
  • add in the cilantro and serve in a bowl warm
Multi-grain Apple Muffins | Vegetarian Recipes

Multi-grain Apple Muffins

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Ingredients:

  • 2 cups white flour
  • 1/2 cup soy flour
  • 1/2 cup ground flax seeds
  • 2 teaspoons baking powder
  • 1 teaspoon baking soda
  • 1/4 teaspoon salt
  • 1 cup brown sugar packed
  • 1 1/4 cups buttermilk
  • 1 1/4 cups vegetable oil
  • 2 eggs
  • 1 apple peeled and grated

Steps:

  • Preheat oven to 350F
  • Prepare muffin pan by spraying with cooking spray or lining them with paper cup liners
  • Combine flours flax seed baking powder baking soda and salt in large mixing bowl
  • Add brown sugar and mix until blended
  • In separate small mixing bowl whisk buttermilk vegetable oil eggs and grated apple together Pour apple mixture into dry mixture and stir only until ingredients are blended Fill muffin cups about two-thirds full
  • Bake for 18 to 20 minutes
  • Cool about 1 minute before removing from pan
  • Cool completely on wire racks
Multi-Grain Pancakes | Vegetarian Recipes

Multi-Grain Pancakes

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Ingredients:

  • 1 tablespoon flax seed
  • 3 tablespoons warm water
  • 1/2 cup all-purpose flour
  • 2 tablespoons whole wheat flour
  • 1/2 cup rolled oats
  • 1/4 cup rye meal or 1/4 cup buckwheat flour
  • 1 tablespoon sugar
  • 1 1/2 teaspoons baking powder
  • 1 teaspoon baking soda
  • 1/8 teaspoon salt
  • 1 1/2 cups soymilk
  • 2 tablespoons canola oil

Steps:

  • Finely grind the flaxseed in a spice mill or coffee grinder Transfer to a bowl and whisk in the water until the mixture becomes gooey and gelatinous
  • In large mixing bowl stir together dry ingredients
  • Whisk together wet ingredients including flax mixture separately
  • Pour wet ingredients into the dry stirring just to combine
  • Heat nonstick griddle or skillet over medium-high heat about five minutes or until water droplets bounce when splashed on it
  • Pour batter on by the 1/4 cup cooking approximately two minutes on each side
My Favorite Mac and Cheese | Vegetarian Recipes

My Favorite Mac and Cheese

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Ingredients:

  • 4 tablespoons butter
  • 4 tablespoons flour
  • 2 1/2 cups milk heated
  • 1 1/2 cups grated sharp cheddar cheese
  • salt
  • fresh ground pepper
  • cayenne
  • 1/2 lb macaroni cooked
  • 1/4 cup grated parmigiano-reggiano cheese
  • 1/2 cup freshly made buttered bread crumb

Steps:

  • Sauce Melt the butter in a heavy-bottomed saucepan Stir in the flour and cook
  • stirring constantly
  • until the paste cooks and bubbles a bit
  • but dont let it brown about 2 minutes Add the hot milk
  • continuing to stir as the sauce thickens Bring it to a boil Add salt and pepper to taste
  • lower the heat
  • and cook
  • stirring for 2 to 3 minutes more Stir in 1 cup grated Cheddar cheese during the last 2 minutes of cooking
  • along with a pinch of cayenne pepper Remove from the heat To cool this sauce for later use
  • cover it with wax paper or pour a film of milk over it to prevent a skin from forming
  • Macaroni Preheat the oven to 375F Butter a 1 1/2-quart casserole Put the cooked macaroni into the casserole
  • pour the cheese sauce over it
  • and mix gently with a fork Sprinkle the grated cheese evenly over the top and spread the crumbs over the cheese Bake
  • uncovered
  • until the top is golden and the sauce is bubbling
  • about 30 minutes
My Morning Oatmeal | Vegetarian Recipes

My Morning Oatmeal

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Ingredients:

  • 1/2 cup rolled oats
  • water
  • 1 tablespoon flax seed meal
  • 1/4 cup raisins
  • 2 tablespoons real maple syrup
  • 1/4 cup almond milk or 1/4 cup milk

Steps:

  • cook oatmeal according to package
  • add raisins near the end so they nice and plump
  • let it sit and get really thick add flax now
  • stir in maple syrup and milk to get the consistency you want
  • sometimes i add cinnamon honey and banana instead
  • other good additions are dried cranberries diced apples agave nectar slivered almonds pecans or dates
One Pot Vegan/Vegetarian Rice and Lentils Dish - Khichdi | Vegetarian Recipes

One Pot Vegan/Vegetarian Rice and Lentils Dish - Khichdi

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Ingredients:

  • 1/2 cup basmati rice white
  • 1/2 cup mung beans yellow split variety
  • 1 teaspoon salt
  • 1/2 teaspoon turmeric
  • 1 teaspoon cumin seed
  • 2 sticks cinnamon
  • 2 cloves
  • 1/2 teaspoon asafoetida powder
  • 1 red chili
  • 1 cup mixed vegetables chopped frozen or fresh use firm veggies only like carrots peas greenbeans
  • 1 potato quartered
  • 2 tablespoons butter or 2 tablespoons vegan margarine

Steps:

  • Wash mung and rice together in a few changes of water Place in pressure cooker
  • Put sufficient water in the pressure cooker in my cooker i use 2 cups of water for the 1/2 cups rice and 1/2 cup mung
  • Put all other ingredients in except for cumin ghee chillies and asafetida
  • Cook for 3 whistles roughly 5 minutes after cooker has gained full pressure
  • Let it cool down and you can do this by running the closed cooker under cold water to facilitate faster cooling
  • Heat ghee in pan add chilli and cumin and asafetida fry for a few seconds and mix into khichdi
  • Serve
One-Pot Hotshot Vegan Jambalaya | Vegetarian Recipes

One-Pot Hotshot Vegan Jambalaya

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Ingredients:

  • 4 tablespoons olive oil
  • 1 -2 bell pepper any color chopped
  • 4 stalks celery chopped
  • 1/2 large onion chopped
  • 3 green onions diced
  • 3 dried chipotle peppers deseeded and chopped
  • 1 tablespoon fresh parsley chopped if you don't have fresh use 1 - 2 teaspoons of each herb dry
  • 1 tablespoon fresh oregano chopped
  • 1 tablespoon fresh parsley chopped
  • 2 teaspoons fennel seeds
  • 1 teaspoon thyme
  • 2 tablespoons regular chili powder or your fave spicy seasoning or 2 tablespoons hot sauce or your fave spicy seasoning
  • 3 bay leaves
  • 1 15 ounce can black beans or 1 15 ounce can pinto beans
  • 1 cup brown rice uncooked
  • 1/3 cup Bulgar wheat uncooked use more rice if you don't have
  • 4 cups water
  • 3 vegetable bouillon cubes several teaspoons of concentrated veggie boullion
  • 1 28 ounce can diced tomatoes with juice

Steps:

  • Saute peppers
  • celery
  • onion and green onion in olive oil til tender
  • Add all other ingredients and bring to a boil
  • Reduce to a simmer and cover until rice is done
  • stirring every few minutes
  • Add more water if needed to get the rice done You want to have a little sauce at the end
  • and no burnt rice
  • Use more boullion
  • chili powder
  • a shot of hot sauce
  • and/or more of the spices for flavor if needed
  • You may want to add salt and pepper depending on the saltiness of your boullion
  • Optional When its about ready
  • add these and simmer until heated through 1/2 cup veggie sausage and/or 1/2 cup veggie chikn
  • Remove bay leaves and enjoy Goes great with some nice crusty bread
Orange Oatmeal - 3 Ingredients | Vegetarian Recipes

Orange Oatmeal - 3 Ingredients

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Ingredients:

  • 1/2 cup peach juice or 1/2 cup your favorite juice
  • 1 -2 teaspoon dried cranberries
  • 1 28 g packet instant oatmeal flavor of choice try a lower sugar for your health

Steps:

  • Heat juice and cranberries in serving microwavable bowl 30 seconds add packet of desired flavored oatmeal and stir
  • Cook for 30 more seconds Enjoy
Orange Spice Granola | Vegetarian Recipes

Orange Spice Granola

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Ingredients:

  • 1 8 ounce container rolled oats
  • 1 1/3 cups sliced almonds
  • 4 ounces whole raw cashews
  • 1/2 cup dark brown sugar
  • 1 teaspoon finely grated orange zest
  • 1 teaspoon cinnamon
  • 1/4 teaspoon ground nutmeg
  • 10 tablespoons butter
  • 1/3 cup maple syrup
  • 1 tablespoon maple syrup

Steps:

  • Preheat oven to 350 degrees F Line a baking pan with parchment paper and set aside Combine oats almonds cashews sugar orange zest cinnamon and nutmeg in a large bowl and mix well Melt the butter over low heat in a small saucepan and stir in the maple syrup Pour the butter mixture over the granola and toss to coat evenly Spread the granola in an even layer on the prepared baking pan and bake until cashews are golden and oats are crisp -- 15 to 20 minutes Cool and store in an airtight container for 1 week or refrigerated for up to 1 month
Orzo Alfredo Made Easy | Vegetarian Recipes

Orzo Alfredo Made Easy

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Ingredients:

  • 1 12 ounce package orzo pasta
  • 1 1 1/3 ounce packet alfredo sauce
  • 1 cup milk
  • 1/2 cup water
  • 1/8 teaspoon cream of tartar
  • per taste garlic powder

Steps:

  • Boil Orzo 9 minutes and drain Make Alfredo sauce using 6 oz package according to directions Add garlic powder and cream of tater to sauce for flavor and to thicken Pour over Orzo and serve
  • Options Canned peas
  • Canned Tuna
  • You may prefer to use jar sauce for ease
Pan-Fried Spinach Ravioli | Vegetarian Recipes

Pan-Fried Spinach Ravioli

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Ingredients:

  • 16 ounces spinach
  • 5 tablespoons extra virgin olive oil
  • 1 onion finely chopped
  • 4 ounces chive onion cream cheese or 4 ounces cream cheese softened
  • 1/2 cup finely grated parmesan cheese plus more for serving
  • salt and pepper
  • 1 -2 pinch crushed red pepper flakes
  • 48 wonton wrappers from a 12-ounce package
  • 1 1/2 cups store-bought tomato sauce mushrooms warmed for serving
  • chopped parsley for sprinkling

Steps:

  • In a large skillet bring 1 cup water to a simmer over medium heat
  • Add the spinach and cook until wilted about 3 minutes; drain rinse until cool then squeeze dry
  • Chop and transfer to a medium bowl
  • Using the same skillet add 1 tablespoon olive oil the onion amp; crushed red pepper flakes if using and cook stirring over medium high heat until softened about 5 minutes
  • Stir into the spinach along with the cream cheese parmesan and 1/2 teaspoon pepper
  • Lay 12 wonton wrappers on a work surface; place 1 tablespoon of the spinach filling in the center of each
  • Working with 1 at a time moisten the edges with water and lay another wrapper on top; seal the edges pressing out any air
  • Repeat with the remaining wrappers and spinach filling
  • Using the same skillet bring 3/4 cup water 2 tablespoons olive oil and a pinch of salt to a boil
  • Add 12 ravioli cover and cook until tender about 3 minutes; transfer to a platter
  • Repeat with the remaining ravioli 2 tablespoons olive oil more water and another pinch of salt
  • Spoon the tomato sauce over the ravioli and sprinkle with parsley and parmesan
Pasta and White Beans in Light Tomato Sauce | Vegetarian Recipes

Pasta and White Beans in Light Tomato Sauce

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Ingredients:

  • 2 tablespoons olive oil
  • 4 garlic cloves minced
  • 1 16 ounce can tomatoes chopped
  • 2 tablespoons minced parsley
  • 1 teaspoon dried basil
  • 1 teaspoon dried oregano
  • 1 15 ounce can cannellini beans rinsed drained white kidney beans
  • 1/4 teaspoon salt
  • 1/4 teaspoon pepper
  • 6 ounces pasta your choice freshly cooked

Steps:

  • Heat oil in heavy large skillet over medium heat
  • Add garlic and saute until golden about 2 minutes
  • Stir in tomatoes and cook 5 minutes
  • Add parsley basil and oregano and simmer stirring occasionally for 15 minutes
  • Add beans and cook until heated through about 5 minutes
  • Season with salt and pepper
  • Place freshly cooked pasta in bowl
  • Pour sauce over and toss thoroughly
  • Also nice with grated Parmesan or Pecorino cheese
Pasta Salad With Herbed Marinated Mozzarella and Cherry Tomatoes | Vegetarian Recipes

Pasta Salad With Herbed Marinated Mozzarella and Cherry Tomatoes

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Ingredients:

  • 6 tablespoons olive oil
  • 3 tablespoons red wine vinegar
  • 1 small garlic clove minced
  • 2 ounces fresh chives chopped to yield 1/4 cup
  • 9 ounces bocconcini mozzarella cheese at room temperature halved to yield 2 cups
  • 2 ounces pine nuts toasted 1/3 cup
  • 2 tablespoons capers drained and chopped
  • 1 ounce fresh Italian parsley minced to yield 1/4 cup
  • 1 ounce fresh basil leaf chopped to yield 1/2 cup
  • 12 ounces fresh cherry tomatoes halved to yield 2 cups
  • 12 ounces farfalle pasta fusilli

Steps:

  • Whisk together vinegar capers and garlic
  • Add oil in a slow steady stream whisking until emulsified
  • Stir in herbs mozzarella and tomatoes
  • Let stand at room temperature for 15 to 30 minutes stirring occasionally
  • Meanwhile cook pasta in a large pot of boiling water according to package directions
  • Reserve 1/4 cup pasta water and drain pasta in a colander
  • Immediately add hot pasta and reserved cooking water to marinated mozzarella mixture
  • Let stand 1 minute to soften cheese
  • Gently toss pasta and cheese mixture
  • Season with salt and pepper to taste
  • Serve immediately sprinkled with pine nuts
Peanut Butter Granola | Vegetarian Recipes

Peanut Butter Granola

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Ingredients:

  • 2 1/2 cups rolled oats
  • 2/3 cup peanut butter
  • 2/3 cup honey
  • 1 tablespoon oil
  • 1 teaspoon vanilla
  • 1/2 teaspoon salt
  • 1/2 cup raisins
  • 1/2 cup wheat germ
  • 1/2 cup flaked coconut

Steps:

  • Preheat oven to 300F
  • Mix oatmeal wheat germ and coconut into 13x9x2 pan
  • In a small mixing bow stir peanut butter honey oil vanilla and salt
  • Pour peanut butter mixture over dry mixture and mix until coated
  • Bake for 45 minutes
  • Remove from oven and carefully stir to break it into smaller pieces
  • Allow to cool then mix in raisins
  • Store in airtight container
  • Easily adapted if you want to add other dried fruits nuts or sunflower seeds
Peanut Butter Spirals | Vegetarian Recipes

Peanut Butter Spirals

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Ingredients:

  • 1/2 cup peanut butter
  • 3/4 cup vegetable stock
  • 3 tablespoons soy sauce low-sodlum if you are a salt watcher
  • 2 tablespoons white wine vinegar or 2 tablespoons rice vinegar
  • 1 tablespoon honey or 1 tablespoon rice syrup
  • 1/2 teaspoon ground ginger
  • 1/2 teaspoon chili powder
  • 10 ounces spiral shaped pasta or 10 ounces rotini pasta cooked drained and kept warm
  • 1 1/2 cups frozen green peas thawed
  • chili oil or Tabasco sauce

Steps:

  • Add the first 7 ingredients to a blender or food processor
  • Process until smooth
  • Toss the warm pasta and peas together in a mixing bowl; add the sauce and toss well
  • Add in chili oil or Tabasco sauce to taste if you want a spicier flavor
  • note--the peanut butter sauce thickens as it stands Mix in a little water if the dish sits awhile before serving or before serving leftovers the next day
Penne Pasta With Chicken, Grape Tomatoes and Zucchini | Vegetarian Recipes

Penne Pasta With Chicken, Grape Tomatoes and Zucchini

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Ingredients:

  • 1 lb penne pasta
  • 4 tablespoons olive oil
  • 3 tablespoons butter
  • 1 cup onion finely chopped
  • 4 -6 garlic cloves finely chopped
  • 2 lbs chicken breasts cubed
  • 4 cups zucchini cubed 1/2-inch
  • 4 cups grape tomatoes halved
  • 1/8 teaspoon pepper
  • 2 teaspoons dried basil
  • 1/4 teaspoon chili powder
  • 1 teaspoon salt
  • 4 ounces low fat mozzarella shredded

Steps:

  • Heat oil over medium heat add onion and garlic cook until translucent
  • Increast heat add cubed chicken stir briskly until white
  • Add zucchini and halved tomatoes salt chili powder and basil Reduce to low-med heat cover and cook 10 minutes
  • Cook pasta according to directions Mix cooked drained hot pasta with 3 tablespoons of butter Add chicken mixture to the pasta and toss
  • Servce with shredded cheese on top
Pumpkin Rice Bread | Vegetarian Recipes

Pumpkin Rice Bread

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Ingredients:

  • 1 1/3 cups brown rice flour
  • 3/4 cup buckwheat flour
  • 3 tablespoons rolled millet
  • 1 teaspoon bicarbonate of soda
  • 2 teaspoons cream of tartar
  • 1 1/2 cups almond milk
  • 1/4 cup mashed pumpkin
  • 1 -2 tablespoon honey

Steps:

  • Combine dry imgredients in a bowl
  • Blend liquid ingredients and mix into dry ingredients
  • Stirring well
  • Pour into lightly greased loat tin and bake in moderate oven 350 degrees C for approximately 35- 40 minutes or until the bread comes away from the tin
  • Cool on a wire rack
  • Wait until the bread is cold before slicing
Pumpkin-Cilantro Pesto amp; Pasta | Vegetarian Recipes

Pumpkin-Cilantro Pesto amp; Pasta

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Ingredients:

  • 1 bunch fresh cilantro large
  • 1/2 cup raw pumpkin seeds
  • 1 garlic clove peeled
  • 3 tablespoons olive oil
  • 2 tablespoons fresh lime juice
  • 1 teaspoon salt
  • 1/2 teaspoon chili powder
  • 2 tablespoons capers in brine
  • 075 11 ounce package pasta
  • 1 1/2 cups frozen corn kernels
  • 2 cups tomatoes chopped
  • 1 15 ounce can black beans drained and rinsed

Steps:

  • Trim off any sandy roots of cilantro
  • Cut bunch in half lengthwise
  • Place cilantro steams and leaves in bowl of food processor
  • Add pumpkin seeds and garlic and pulse to chop
  • With motor running pour in oil to create a paste
  • Add lime juice salt chili powder capers and caper brine
  • Pulse a few times to coarsely chop capers Set aside
  • Cook pasta according to package directions until tender but still firm
  • While pasta cooks place corn in large colander and run hot water over it to separate kernels
  • When pasta is done pour it over corn to drain; return pasta and corn to pot
  • Toss in tomatoes black beans and pesto sauce
  • Serve warm
Pumpkin, Pasta and Peanut Salad | Vegetarian Recipes

Pumpkin, Pasta and Peanut Salad

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Ingredients:

  • 500 g pumpkin
  • 220 g pasta spirals
  • 1/2 tablespoon olive oil
  • 4 spring onions
  • 1 cup roasted peanuts
  • 2 tablespoons tahini
  • snow pea sprouts for garnish

Steps:

  • Peel and deseed pumpkin Boil or steam until just tender and drain well Cut into 15cm cubes
  • Cook pasta according to directions on packet Drain well and mix oil through; cool
  • Trim spring onions and cut into 1cm slices on the diagonal
  • Mix pumpkin pasta spring onions and peanuts together
  • Carefully mix dressing through and garnish with snow pea sprouts
Quick and Easy Mini-Cinnamon Rolls | Vegetarian Recipes

Quick and Easy Mini-Cinnamon Rolls

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Ingredients:

  • 2 cups flour 450 g
  • 1 tablespoon baking powder 15 g
  • 1 teaspoon salt 5 g
  • 6 tablespoons vegan margarine 90 g I use Earth Balance
  • 3/4 cup soymilk 02 liter
  • 2 tablespoons melted margarine 30 g
  • 1/4 cup sucanat 60 g
  • 1 tablespoon ground cinnamon 15 g
  • 1 teaspoon margarine softened 15 g
  • 1 cup vegan powdered sugar 225 g
  • soymilk

Steps:

  • Mix dry ingredients first then cut in margarine
  • Mix in soy milk until dough is soft you may need slightly more or less to get the dough to a workable consistency Do not over mix
  • Roll dough to 025 inch thickness 05 cm in a long rectangle -- about 8 inch by 16 inch 16cm x 32 cm Using a pastry brush coat the rectangle of dough with the melted margarine Then spread the Sucanat and cinnamon over it
  • Roll from the long end forming a tight roll Cut rolls about 1 inch 2 cm thick Place on a lightly greased baking sheet and bake at 450 degrees for 15 mins or until golden
  • While rolls are baking make icing by mixing margarine and powdered sugar Slowly add soy milk to reach desired consistency spread on rolls while they are still warm
Quick Savory Oatmeal | Vegetarian Recipes

Quick Savory Oatmeal

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Ingredients:

  • 1/2 cup oatmeal
  • 3/4 cup chicken broth or 3/4 cup vegetable broth
  • 2 tablespoons shredded cheese
  • 1 fried egg
  • 1/4 cup salsa
  • 1 dash salt
  • 1 dash pepper

Steps:

  • Combine oatmeal and broth in microwave safe bowl Microwave for 1 1/2-2 minutes Add cheese
  • egg
  • and salsa Season with salt and pepper to taste Other topping ideas the skys the limit fried egg
  • salsa verde
  • cheese
  • bacon; fried egg
  • soy sauce
  • chives; fried egg
  • olive oil
  • sea salt
  • pepper
  • parmesan
  • etc
Quinoa Super Tacos | Vegetarian Recipes

Quinoa Super Tacos

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Ingredients:

  • 1/2 cup quinoa
  • 1 8 ounce can refried beans
  • 1 roma tomato
  • 3 corn tortillas
  • 1 dash Tabasco jalapeno sauce
  • 3 lime wedges
  • 1/4 cup shredded lettuce
  • 2 tablespoons queso fresco
  • 1 tablespoon fat free sour cream

Steps:

  • Cook quinoa as directed on package Quinoa takes about 15 minutes to cook
  • so you can prepare the other ingredients in the mean time
  • Dice Tomato Heat a pan over medium heat Saute tomato for a few minutes until tender while adding a dash or two more or less depending on your taste of Jalapeno sauce while you saute Remove from heat and pour tomatoes in a small dish Return pan to heat You will use the pan to toast the tortillas
  • Heat up refried beans on the stove or in the microwave
  • whichever you prefer If you are only making one serving
  • I recommend using only 1/2 the can
  • Return to warm pan that you had sauteed the tomatoes inches Toast one tortilla at a time for about a minute on each side
  • just enough so they are warm By this time
  • Quinoa should be done
  • Spread out tortillas on a plate Spread a layer of refried beans over each tortilla Next
  • spoon a tablespoon or two of quinoa on each tortilla Add a layer of the sauteed tomatoes Squeeze a fresh lime wedge over each Add a dash of salt
  • You can add the lettuce
  • queso fresco
  • and/or sour cream if youd like
  • Delicious
  • and good for you as well
Quinoa With Edamame, Parm, and Egg | Vegetarian Recipes

Quinoa With Edamame, Parm, and Egg

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Ingredients:

  • 1/2 cup cooked quinoa
  • 1/2 cup shelled edamame cooked
  • 1/2 ounce parmigiano-reggiano cheese shaved
  • 1 extra-large egg
  • 2 teaspoons olive oil plus more for frying egg
  • salt and pepper
  • 1/2 avocado peeled pitted and sliced

Steps:

  • In a bowl mix together the quinoa and edamame and toss with one teaspoon of olive oil and season to taste with salt and pepper
  • Heat a tablespoon or so of olive oil in a non-stick pan over medium-high heat Fry the egg until whites are set but yolk is still runny this will make a nice little sauce for your quinoa Season egg with salt and pepper
  • Sprinkle the cheese over the quinoa and top with the hot fried egg Serve with the sliced avocado drizzled with a bit of olive oil and seasoned with salt and pepper
Ramen Noodle Surprise | Vegetarian Recipes

Ramen Noodle Surprise

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Ingredients:

  • 1/2 green pepper Cubed
  • 4 green onions Shallots Chopped
  • 2 58 g packages ramen noodles
  • 10 mushrooms Sliced
  • 2 tablespoons oil
  • 2 tablespoons soy sauce

Steps:

  • Cook Ramen Noodles according to package
  • DO NOT add seasonings
  • In seperate fry pan add oil soy sauce and veggies cook until medium soft
  • Drain Noodles
  • Cut all noodles in half
  • Add seasonings
  • Mix noodles in with veggies
  • Heat another 2 - 3 minutes serve amp; enjoy
Rice amp; Pea Salad With Soy amp; Cilantro | Vegetarian Recipes

Rice amp; Pea Salad With Soy amp; Cilantro

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Ingredients:

  • 3/4 cup peas fresh or frozen
  • 1 1/2 cups rice
  • 3/8 cup citrus juice
  • 3 tablespoons oil
  • 3 tablespoons soy sauce or 3 tablespoons fish sauce
  • 3/8 cup fresh cilantro or 3/8 cup of fresh mint
  • salt to taste
  • pepper to taste

Steps:

  • Boil the rice Drain amp; rinse
  • Lightly boil the peas so they dont taste raw Drain amp; rinse
  • Combine with other ingredients
  • Taste and adjust seasonings
  • Serve cold or at room temperature
  • Can be totally animal free if you dont use fish sauce or an animal based oil
  • Easily adjusted for larger or smaller amounts with identical results
Risotto With Peas amp; Mushrooms | Vegetarian Recipes

Risotto With Peas amp; Mushrooms

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Ingredients:

  • 4 cups chicken broth or 4 cups beef broth
  • 3 tablespoons olive oil
  • 1/2 cup finely chopped onion more if desired
  • 1 10 ounce package frozen peas
  • 1 4 ounce can mushrooms stems and pieces
  • 1 cup unwashed risotto rice
  • 1/2 cup grated parmesan cheese
  • 1 tablespoon unsalted butter
  • 1 tablespoon chopped parsley fresh is better but use what you have

Steps:

  • In skillet over medium high heat stir fry onions and peas for 1 minute in oil
  • Add rice and stir fry another minute
  • Stir in a generous ladle full of broth turn heat to medium
  • Keep stirring until broth absorbed
  • Add another ladle full continuing until all broth is used up and 22 minutes have passed
  • By this time it should be just done
  • Cook an additional minute to absorb all the liquid
  • Add cheese and butter
  • Stir until both disappear into the rice
  • Sprinkle parsley over top and stir Turn off heat and let rest for 1 to 2 minutes then serve
Seitan and Mushroom Stroganoff Vegan | Vegetarian Recipes

Seitan and Mushroom Stroganoff Vegan

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Ingredients:

  • 2 tablespoons cornstarch
  • 3 tablespoons soy sauce
  • 1 1/3 cups vegetable broth or 1 1/3 cups water
  • 1/2 teaspoon garlic granules
  • 2 tablespoons tahini
  • 2 teaspoons canola oil or 2 teaspoons olive oil
  • 1 cup green onion
  • 2 -3 garlic cloves minced
  • 3 cups sliced mushrooms or 3 cups portabella mushrooms
  • 2 cups seitan strips thinly sliced
  • ground black pepper to taste
  • egg-free pasta one normal sized package
  • 3 tablespoons vegan sour cream

Steps:

  • Gravy Stir cornstarch and soy sauce together in a 2-quart saucepan and make a thin smooth paste Whisk in the broth or water and garlic granules Cook over medium-high heat stirring constantly until it thickens and comes to a boil Remove from heat and beat in the tahini and vegan sour cream Cover the saucepan and set aside
  • Place oil in a large skillet and heat over medium-high When the oil is hot saut the onion and garlic for 10 minutes
  • Add the mushrooms and cook stirring often for 5 to 7 minutes
  • Stir the seitan strips and the reserved gravy into the onions and mushrooms Reduce heat to low and stir often about 5 to 10 minutes until the seitan is heated through
  • Season the stroganoff with ground pepper Serve at once over egg-free noodles
Sesame-Noodle Vegetable Toss | Vegetarian Recipes

Sesame-Noodle Vegetable Toss

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Ingredients:

  • 4 ounces uncooked buckwheat noodles or 4 ounces spaghetti broken in half
  • 2 tablespoons sesame seeds
  • 3 tablespoons olive oil
  • 3 tablespoons rice wine vinegar
  • 1 teaspoon sesame oil
  • 3 cloves garlic minced
  • 1/8 teaspoon crushed red pepper flakes option
  • salt and black pepper to taste
  • 1 1/2 cups small broccoli florets
  • 1/2 cup sliced celery
  • 1/4 cup chopped green onion
  • 1 medium red bell pepper coarsely chopped
  • 1 8 ounce can sliced water chestnuts drained

Steps:

  • Cook noodles according to package drain and rinse with cold water
  • Meanwhile in small bowl combine all dressing ingredients and blend well
  • In large bowl combine all salad ingredients and mix well
  • Add cooked noodles to salad; mix gently
  • Pour dressing over salad and toss to coat
Singapore Hot Spicy Sesame Noodles | Vegetarian Recipes

Singapore Hot Spicy Sesame Noodles

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Ingredients:

  • 2 tablespoons ketchup
  • 2 1/2 teaspoons brown sugar
  • 1 1/2 teaspoons chopped cilantro
  • 1 teaspoon cornstarch
  • 3/4 teaspoon garlic powder with parsley
  • 1/4 teaspoon red pepper flakes crushed
  • 1/2 lb spaghetti or 1/2 lb linguine
  • 1/4 cup tamari soy sauce
  • 1/4 cup chunky peanut butter softened in microwave for 15 seconds on high
  • 2 tablespoons rice wine vinegar or 2 tablespoons cider vinegar
  • 1 tablespoon dark sesame oil
  • 2 cups shredded cabbage and carrot coleslaw mix
  • 1 cup bean sprouts
  • 4 scallions chopped on an angle
  • 2 tablespoons toasted sesame seeds

Steps:

  • Cook pasta to al dente
  • then cold shock it by running it under cold water in colander
  • Drain the pasta very well Set aside
  • Prepare the Singapore Sauce by combining all the ingredients in a small bowl
  • In the bottom of a large bowl
  • whisk together soy
  • peanut butter
  • vinegar
  • oil
  • sesame oil and 2 Tablespoons of Singapore Sauce
  • Add noodles and vegetables and toss to combine the noodles and coat them evenly with sauce
  • Sprinkle scallions and sesame seeds throughout the salad
  • Shredded cabbage
  • mixed cabbage amp; carrot mix found in your produce dept The fresh bean sprouts are also found in produce dept To toast the sesame seeds place them in a non-stick pan on medium-low heat amp; watch them closely - about 3 minutes
  • Serve and enjoy
South Texas Spanish Rice | Vegetarian Recipes

South Texas Spanish Rice

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Ingredients:

  • 1 1/2 cups white rice
  • 1 8 ounce can Ro-Tel tomatoes stewed diced tomatoes with green chiles
  • 1 teaspoon cumin
  • 1 -2 teaspoon chili powder personal taste
  • 1 teaspoon salt to taste
  • 1 teaspoon pepper to taste
  • 3 cups water
  • 1 medium onion
  • 1 teaspoon minced garlic
  • 1 tablespoon cooking oil

Steps:

  • Saute garlic and onions with cumin salt amp; pepper
  • Add rice and brown It should take 2-4 minutes stirring frequently
  • Add chili powder; stir well
  • Add undrained Ro-tel tomatoes Let sit on heat for 2-3 minutes
  • Add water bring to boil reduce to good simmer cover and cook 17-20 minutes
  • Remove from heat stir cover and let sit 5 minutes
Spaghetti Alla Caprese | Vegetarian Recipes

Spaghetti Alla Caprese

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Ingredients:

  • 1 lb spaghetti
  • 2 fresh tomatoes diced
  • 1 lb fresh mozzarella cheese diced
  • 1/2 cup extra virgin olive oil
  • 1 teaspoon fresh oregano
  • 4 leaves fresh basil
  • salt

Steps:

  • Cook the spaghetti in salted boiling water until al dente about 6 minutes While the spaghetti is cooking begin to make the sauce
  • Mix the tomatoes and mozzarella in a large bowl
  • Add the best available extra-virgin olive oil oregano basil leaves and salt to taste
  • When the spaghetti is ready remove it from the water and add it to the bowl with approximately 1/2 cup of pasta water
  • Mix well and serve immediately
Spaghetti With Brown Butter and Feta | Vegetarian Recipes

Spaghetti With Brown Butter and Feta

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Ingredients:

  • 8 ounces spaghetti
  • 4 tablespoons butter
  • 2 tablespoons olive oil
  • 2 garlic cloves minced
  • 2 ounces feta cheese
  • 1/8 cup parmesan cheese

Steps:

  • Cook and drain spaghetti
  • In saute pan melt butter and oil together; add garlic; cook just until butter turns brown
  • Add spaghetti; toss
  • Add feta and Parmesan cheese; toss
Spiced Rice With Lentils | Vegetarian Recipes

Spiced Rice With Lentils

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Ingredients:

  • 1 cup brown basmati rice
  • 1 cup lentils
  • 1 medium onion halved and thinly sliced
  • 1 tablespoon chopped fresh ginger
  • 2 teaspoons chopped garlic
  • 1 dried red chili
  • 3/4 teaspoon ground turmeric
  • salt
  • 2 tablespoons fresh lemon juice

Steps:

  • In large nonstick saucepan saute onion for 2 minutes or until translucent
  • Add ginger garlic dried red chile and turmeric Stir fry 1 minute Add rice and lentils Stir gently to mix
  • Add boiling water to cover ingredients by 1/2 inch Bring back to boil reduce heat and simmer covered 45-50 minutes or till liquid is absorbed and rice and letils are tender
  • Remove mixture from heat and let sit covered about 5 minutes Fluff gently with fork
  • Drizzle with lemon juice and garnish with chopped cilantro if desired
Spicy Tempeh and Broccoli Rabe With Rotelle | Vegetarian Recipes

Spicy Tempeh and Broccoli Rabe With Rotelle

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Ingredients:

  • 1/2 lb whole wheat spiral pasta or 1/2 lb other spiral-shaped pasta
  • 1 15 ounce package tempeh cubed
  • 1/2 cup vegetable broth plus
  • 2 tablespoons vegetable broth
  • 2 tablespoons soy sauce
  • 2 tablespoons tomato paste
  • 1 garlic clove pressed
  • 1 tablespoon fennel seed
  • 1 teaspoon red pepper flakes to taste
  • 1 1/2 teaspoons dried oregano
  • 1/2 teaspoon red wine vinegar
  • 1/4 cup olive oil
  • 5 garlic cloves sliced thinly
  • 1 bunch broccoli rabe tough stems trimmed chopped coarsely 1/2-3/4 pound
  • 2 -3 tablespoons water or 2 -3 tablespoons vegetable broth
  • 2 teaspoons red wine vinegar or 2 teaspoons balsamic vinegar
  • salt freshly ground black pepper

Steps:

  • Bring a large pot of salted water to boil add the pasta and cook according to the package directions usually about 10 minutes Drain the pasta toss with a teaspoon or two of olive oil and keep covered either in a large covered serving bowl or the cooking pot While your pasta is boiling prepare the other ingredients/
  • Tempeh Place the tempeh in a large nonstick skillet In a measuring cup whisk together the vegetable broth tomato paste soy sauce garlic fennel seeds red pepper flakes and oregano Pour over the tempeh stir to coat and cook over medium heat until the liquid starts to simmer Cover the pan and steam the tempeh for 8 minutes or until most of the liquid is absorbed and the tempeh is tender Stir a few times while tempeh is steaming
  • Transfer the tempeh to a bowl and crumble about half the cubes with the back of a spoon
  • Wipe down the skillet to remove any leftover tempeh sauce return the skillet to medium heat and add 2 tablespoons olive oil To test the heat drop a bit of tempeh into the oil- when it sizzles the oil is hot enough Add the tempeh and stir-fry for 4 to 5 minutes until it begins to brown Remove from heat add to the pasta and keep covered
  • Broccoli rabe Pour the remaining olive oil into the pan and add the sliced garlic When the garlic begins to sizzle stir and cook it for about a minute Add the broccoli rabe stir to coat it with the oil sprinkle with a little salt and cover the pan Cook for about 2 minutes Sprinkle with 2 tablespoons of the white wine and steam for 8 to 10 minutes until the broccoli rabe is bright green and its stems are tender you may need to do this in 2 batches just add the second batch of broccoli rabe when the first batch has wilted enough to leave room in your pan
  • Remove the cover and continue to saute for an additional minute or two until any excess liquid is evaporated Pour the cooked broccoli rabe onto the tempeh and pasta sprinkle with red wine vinegar season with salt and pepper and toss everything to mix
Spicy Thai Noodle Salad | Vegetarian Recipes

Spicy Thai Noodle Salad

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Ingredients:

  • 1 lb soba noodles
  • 3 tablespoons sesame oil the oil is strong don't add more
  • 4 tablespoons canola oil
  • 6 tablespoons honey
  • 6 tablespoons soy sauce
  • 4 tablespoons balsamic vinegar
  • 3 tablespoons rice wine vinegar
  • 1 1/2 teaspoons cayenne
  • 1 tablespoon grated fresh ginger
  • 5 red bell peppers sliced thin and long
  • 4 cups peas frozen works fine
  • 16 green onions
  • 1 1/2 cups honey roasted peanuts leave whole
  • 1 1/2 cups cilantro chopped coarse
  • 2 limes cut in wedges for garnish

Steps:

  • Cook pasta in a large pot of salted water Check cooking directions
  • soba noodles can cook literally in minutes Drain pasta well Let pasta dry a bit or water on the pasta will dilute the dressing
  • Whisk sesame oil
  • canola oil
  • honey
  • soy sauce
  • vinegars
  • ginger and cayenne in a small bowl to blend
  • Season with salt
  • Heat a few tablespoons of dressing in saute pan over medium high heat be careful
  • dressing can burn easily
  • Add peppers to pan for about 2 - 3 minutes to ligtly soften
  • they should still be crunchy
  • Add all other ingredients to pasta along with remaining dressing Mix salad well
  • you will probably need to use your hands
  • Garnish with lime wedges
  • Serve right away or chill as long as overnight
  • Add peas shortly before serving If you add them too early they will turn a lovely shade of grey
Spicy Vegan Mock Duck Stir-Fry | Vegetarian Recipes

Spicy Vegan Mock Duck Stir-Fry

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Ingredients:

  • 2 tablespoons peanut oil
  • 1 tablespoon sesame oil
  • 1 teaspoon hot chili oil
  • 1 onion chopped
  • 2 garlic cloves minced
  • 1 tablespoon fresh ginger fineley chopped
  • 2 tablespoons soy sauce or 2 tablespoons Braggs liquid aminos
  • 1 teaspoon maple syrup
  • 1 teaspoon lime juice
  • 1 tablespoon sambal oelek chilli garlic sauce
  • 1/4 teaspoon asian chili powder
  • 1 10 ounce can Chinese braised gluten
  • 1/2 cup zucchini sliced
  • 1/2 cup broccoli peices
  • 1/2 cup carrot thinly sliced
  • 1/4 cup cilantro chopped
  • 2 tablespoons cashews chopped

Steps:

  • Heat the oils in a wok or large pan over medium heat Add onions and heat 2-3 minutes
  • Add garlic and ginger sautee for 2 more minutes
  • Add the liquid from the gluten soy sauce syrup lime juice Sambal and chillies and heat through
  • Add gluten peices and simmer for 2 minutes Add vegetables and continue to simmer for 5 mintes or until vegetables are a little more than blanched
  • Serve over cooked grain or noodle of choice and garnish with cilantro and cashews
Stir Fried Vegetables and Tofu in Black Bean Sauce | Vegetarian Recipes

Stir Fried Vegetables and Tofu in Black Bean Sauce

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Ingredients:

  • 1 lb hokkien noodles
  • 300 g fresh firm tofu
  • 2 tablespoons peanut oil
  • 1 eggplant cut into thin strips
  • 1 carrot sliced thinly
  • 1 red capsicum sliced thinly
  • 1 230 g can sliced water chestnuts rinsed and drained
  • 1 garlic clove crushed
  • 2 teaspoons ginger grated
  • 250 g Broccolini chopped coarsely
  • 500 g choy sum chopped coarsely
  • 2 tablespoons ketjap manis
  • 1/2 cup black bean sauce

Steps:

  • Place noodles in large heatproof bowl; cover with boiling water Use fork to seperate noodles; drain
  • Drain tofu cut into 12 pieces Heat half the oil in wok and stir fry tofu in batches until lightly browned Drain on absorbent paper cover to keep warm
  • Heat half the remaining oil in same wok; stir fry eggplant til soft Add carrot capsicum and water chestnuts; stir fry until veggies are just tender and remove from wok
  • Heat remaining oil; stir fry garlic and ginger til fragrant; add broccolini and choy sum; stir fry til just tender Add noodles sacues and eggplant mixture stir fry til heated through Add tofu; toss gently to combine
Sweet and Sour Peppers with Pasta Bows | Vegetarian Recipes

Sweet and Sour Peppers with Pasta Bows

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Ingredients:

  • 1 red bell pepper
  • 1 yellow bell pepper
  • 1 orange bell pepper
  • 1 clove garlic crushed
  • 2 tablespoons capers
  • 2 tablespoons raisins
  • 1 teaspoon whole grain mustard
  • grated lime juice and zest of
  • 1 teaspoon honey
  • 2 tablespoons chopped cilantro
  • 8 ounces bow tie pasta
  • salt freshly ground black pepper
  • shavings parmesan cheese to serve

Steps:

  • Quarter the peppers and remove the stalks and seeds
  • Place in boiling water and cook for 10-15 minutes until tender
  • Drain and rinse under cold water
  • Peel away the skins and and leftover seeds and cut the flesh lengthwise into strips
  • Set aside
  • Put the garlic capers raisins mustard lime zest and juice honey and cliantro into a bowl
  • Season with salt and pepper and whisk together
  • Cook the pasta in a large pan of boiling salted water for 10-12 minutes until tender
  • Drain thoroughly
  • Return pasta to the pan and add the peppers and dressing
  • Heat genly on med-low and toss to miss
  • Transfer to a warm serving bowl
  • Serve with shavings of Parmesan cheese if you like
Sweet Potato Gnocchi With Blue Cheese Sauce | Vegetarian Recipes

Sweet Potato Gnocchi With Blue Cheese Sauce

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Ingredients:

  • 1 sweet potato peeled finely diced
  • knob butter
  • 4 tablespoons flour
  • 1 egg yolk
  • 1/2 teaspoon nutmeg
  • 30 g butter
  • 85 g Stilton cheese crumbled

Steps:

  • To make the gnocchi first boil the sweet potato unti soft Drain amp; leave to cool
  • In a mixing bowl use a potato masher to combine the potato with the butter flour egg yolk amp; nutmegAdd extra flour if it looks to sticky
  • Beat the mixture together using a wooden spoon to form a dough
  • On a floured board roll the dough into a long sausage
  • Using the back of the knife cut the dough into small pieces about 1cm thick
  • Drop the gnocchi into boiling salted water for 5-6 minutes until they begin to float to the surface
  • To make the sauce melt the butter ina pan amp; fry the cooked gnocchi for 2-3 minutes until golden Stir in the crumbled stilton amp; season
  • Serve immediately
Thai Veggie Peanut Noodles | Vegetarian Recipes

Thai Veggie Peanut Noodles

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Ingredients:

  • 300 g thin rice noodles
  • 350 g quorn mince
  • 250 g snow peas trimmed
  • 3 tablespoons crunchy peanut butter
  • 1 red chile deseeded and chopped
  • 2 teaspoons light brown sugar
  • 1 teaspoon soy sauce
  • 1/4 cup coriander chopped

Steps:

  • Place noodles in a bowl of boiling water
  • Soak or 5 mins and drain
  • Heat wok and fry the quorn until golden
  • add the snow peas/mangetout and cook for another 2 minutes
  • Whisk the peanut butter chilli brown sugar and soy in a bowl loosening with 2 tbsp warm water
  • Add noodles and sauce to pan and toss to coat and warm through
  • sprinkle over coriander to serve
Threadgill's French Quarter Pasta Salad | Vegetarian Recipes

Threadgill's French Quarter Pasta Salad

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Ingredients:

  • 1 cup black olives sliced
  • 1/2 cup green olives sliced
  • 1/4 cup green chili diced
  • 1 red onion sliced
  • 1/2 cup celery finely diced
  • 1/2 cup cauliflower diced
  • 1 teaspoon capers
  • 1 green bell pepper sliced
  • 1/2 carrot finely diced
  • 1/2 cup broccoli diced
  • 1/2 cup mushroom thinly sliced
  • 4 lbs spiral shaped pasta uncookedfresh or frozen dry would work also
  • 2 teaspoons parsley minced
  • 1 teaspoon garlic minced
  • 2 tablespoons red wine vinegar
  • 1 teaspoon basil leaves sliced
  • 1/4 cup olive oil
  • 1 teaspoon leaf oregano
  • 1 teaspoon tarragon leaf
  • 1 teaspoon black pepper
  • 1/2 cup vinaigrette dressing your favorite

Steps:

  • Mix all salad ingredients EXCEPT pasta
  • Mix salad dressing and pour over vegetables
  • Let stand for 12 hours in refrigerator stirring occasionally
  • Cook and chill pasta
  • Add pasta to the vegetables
  • Serve as a salad or as a base for entree salads
Toasted Israeli Couscous Salad with Grilled Summer Vegetables | Vegetarian Recipes

Toasted Israeli Couscous Salad with Grilled Summer Vegetables

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Ingredients:

  • 1/2 cup balsamic vinegar
  • 1 teaspoon Dijon mustard
  • 2 cloves garlic coarsely chopped
  • 1 cup olive oil
  • salt
  • freshly-ground black pepper
  • 2 green zucchini quartered lengthwise
  • 2 yellow zucchini quartered lengthwise
  • 6 asparagus spears trimmed
  • 12 cherry tomatoes
  • 1 red bell pepper quarteredseeded
  • 1 yellow bell pepper quarteredseeded
  • 1/4 cup basil chiffonade
  • 1/4 cup coarsely-chopped flat leaf parsley
  • 2 tablespoons olive oil
  • 1 lb israeli couscous
  • vegetable stock heated

Steps:

  • In a small bowl whisk together the vinegar mustard and garlic slowly add the olive oil and whisk until combined
  • Season with salt and pepper
  • Pour 1/2 the marinade over the vegetables and let sit at room temperature for 15 minutes
  • Preheat the grill
  • Remove the vegetables from the marinade and grill the vegetables until just cooked through
  • Cut the zucchini and peppers into 1/2-inch pieces cut the tomatoes in half
  • Heat the olive oil over medium-high heat add the couscous and toast until lightly golden brown
  • Cover the couscous with the hot stock and bring to a boil; cook until al dente and drain well
  • Place in a large serving bowl add the grilled vegetables and herbs and toss with the remaining vinaigrette
  • Serve at room temperature
Tomato Pasta | Vegetarian Recipes

Tomato Pasta

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Ingredients:

  • 2 tablespoons olive oil
  • 1 clove garlic
  • 1 bunch mint washed and stemmed
  • 4 fresh tomatoes seeded or 1 can diced tomato drained
  • 1 lb penne
  • salt and pepper
  • 1/2 cup pasta cooking water

Steps:

  • Make a paste with oil garlic mint and tomatoes
  • Cook penne al dente and cool
  • Drain
  • Toss tomato mixture with shells season with salt and pepper
  • If paste is too thick slowly add some of the pasta cooking water mixing well
Tomato-Mushroom Pasta | Vegetarian Recipes

Tomato-Mushroom Pasta

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Ingredients:

  • 4 tablespoons unsalted butter
  • 1/2 cup chopped shallot
  • 1 lb assorted wild and domestic mushroom thinly sliced
  • 1 lb vine-ripe tomatoes seededdiced
  • 1 teaspoon chopped rosemary
  • 1/4 cup sun-dried tomato packed in oil sliced into small pieces
  • 3/4 lb bucatini pasta or 3/4 lb perciatelli cooked

Steps:

  • In large nonstick skillet melt butter
  • Add chopped shallots; cook until softened 3 minutes
  • Add assorted mushrooms; saute until tender 8 minutes
  • Add tomatoes rosemary 3/4 tsp salt and 1/4 tsp pepper; saute until tomatoes are softened 3 minutes
  • In large pasta bowl place 3/4 lb freshly cooked pasta; add sauce; toss to mix well
  • Serve with grated Parmesan cheese if desired
Traditional Bread Abm | Vegetarian Recipes

Traditional Bread Abm

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Ingredients:

  • 1 3/8 cups water
  • 2 tablespoons butter
  • 2 tablespoons dry buttermilk
  • 1 3/4 teaspoons salt
  • 4 cups bread flour unbleached
  • 2 tablespoons sugar
  • 2 1/4 teaspoons yeast

Steps:

  • Add ingredients in the order that your bread machine instructs
  • Choose light or medium crust and basic setting
  • At the end of the 3-hour cycle when the bread is finished baking remove and let cool for 15 minutes
Traditional Scottish Brandy Wafers | Vegetarian Recipes

Traditional Scottish Brandy Wafers

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Ingredients:

  • 2 ounces light corn syrup
  • 2 ounces butter
  • 2 ounces flour
  • 2 ounces caster sugar superfine sugar
  • 1/2 teaspoon brandy
  • 1/2 teaspoon ground ginger

Steps:

  • Preheat the oven to 450F and grease a baking sheet
  • Melt the butter syrup and sugar over a gentle heat and then stir in the flour ginger and brandy
  • Keep stirring for about five minutes
  • Drop small teaspoonsfuls onto the baking sheet keeping them well apart
  • Bake for five minutes or until they are a pale golden brown
  • Using the greased handle of a large wooden spoon roll the wafers round the handle while they are still hot- take care not to burn yourself
  • Allow to cool before use
Turkish-Ish Salad | Vegetarian Recipes

Turkish-Ish Salad

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Ingredients:

  • 6 ounces israeli couscous
  • 1/2 cup spring onion thinly sliced
  • 1/2 persian cucumber can leave unpeeled if you prefer
  • 3 small ripe roma tomatoes diced small
  • 2 ounces raisins
  • 2 tablespoons Italian parsley freshly chopped
  • 2 tablespoons of fresh mint chopped
  • salt
  • fresh ground black pepper
  • 1/2 teaspoon sumaq to taste
  • 1 lemon juice of
  • 2 tablespoons extra virgin olive oil

Steps:

  • Cook the couscous according to package directions Drain and set aside to cool
  • In a salad bowl combine the spring onions cucumber tomatoes and raisins with the cooked couscous along with the herbs Pour over the lemon juice and olive oil Season to taste with salt and black pepper
  • Toss ingredients together lightly Cover and chill until required
Vegan Mini Carrot Cake Muffins | Vegetarian Recipes

Vegan Mini Carrot Cake Muffins

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Ingredients:

  • 3/4 teaspoon baking powder
  • 1/4 cup unsweetened applesauce
  • 3/8 cup sugar
  • 1 1/4 cups all-purpose flour
  • 1 teaspoon baking soda
  • 3/4 teaspoon cinnamon
  • 1/4 teaspoon nutmeg
  • 1/4 teaspoon salt
  • 1/8 cup grapeseed oil
  • 1 tablespoon honey
  • 1 cup carrot graded
  • 1/2 cup water or crushed pineapple including juice

Steps:

  • In a small bowl mix baking powder and applesauce into a foamy mixture set aside
  • In large bowl mix flour sugar baking soda cinnamon nutmeg and salt; mix
  • Add oil honey carrots water or pineapple some of the juice might help and applesauce mixture
  • Mix well
  • Add nuts raisins or dried cranberries if preferred
  • Scoop mixture into cupcake liners
  • Bake at 325F for 30 minutes or until toothpick comes out clean
  • Once cooled frost with icing powered sugar vegan Earth Balance butter organic vanilla and water
Vegan Pasta Amatriciana | Vegetarian Recipes

Vegan Pasta Amatriciana

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Ingredients:

  • 2 cups tomato sauce Prego basil and garlic is good
  • 6 leaves basil
  • 2 garlic cloves minced
  • 2 teaspoons crushed red pepper flakes
  • fresh ground black pepper to taste
  • 1 dash salt to taste
  • 3 slices vegetarian bacon I like smart bacon or tempeh strips
  • 4 ounces pasta shells or any other pasta you prefer

Steps:

  • In a small sauce pan over low heat add the tomato sauce basil garlic crushed red peppers and black pepper
  • Let simmer 10-15 minute
  • Fry the soy bacon for a few minutes in a small skillet
  • Chop it into small pieces
  • Add to sauce
  • Leaving the sauce on low to get nice and thick cook the pasta according to directions
  • Drain the pasta
  • Taste-test the sauce and add salt or pepper to taste
  • Toss pasta and sauce
  • Enjoy
Vegan Rice Pudding With Coconut | Vegetarian Recipes

Vegan Rice Pudding With Coconut

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Ingredients:

  • 2 1/2 cups rice milk
  • 1/2 cup short-grain rice
  • 1/4 cup sugar or 1/4 cup sugar substitute
  • 1 cup coconut milk from can make sure you shake it
  • 1/2 teaspoon vanilla
  • shredded coconut flakes if you like

Steps:

  • Bring rice milk and cocnut milk to a boil
  • Add rice let boil for about three minutes
  • Reduce heat add sugar and let simmer for about 20-30 minutes
  • Right before taking off heat add vanilla and sprinkle coconut flakes on top
  • Enjoy
Vegan Soy Meatball Stroganoff | Vegetarian Recipes

Vegan Soy Meatball Stroganoff

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Ingredients:

  • olive oil
  • 1/2 tablespoon cider vinegar
  • 3/4 cup soymilk plain
  • 1 14 ounce package Gimmie Lean soy product ground beef flavor
  • 1/4 cup breadcrumbs
  • 1/3 cup ketchup
  • 1 tablespoon Dijon mustard
  • 3 cloves garlic
  • 3/4-1 cup sweet onion
  • 6 cloves garlic
  • 1/4 cup whole wheat flour
  • 1/4 cup white wine
  • 1/4 teaspoon nutmeg ground
  • 1/3 cup nutritional yeast
  • 6 large basil leaves chopped

Steps:

  • Preheat oven to 400
  • Add vinegar to soymilk; set aside in small cup
  • Mix next five ingredients in a large bowl
  • Form small soyballs and place on a oil prepped pan
  • Bake for 10 minutes; broil until tops are brown--watch carefully
  • Meanwhile saute onions and garlic in a saucepan on medium heat
  • Add flour and stir for a couple of minutes; then add wine and nutmeg
  • Cooking at a simmer slowly add half of the soymilk/vinegar mixture and stir
  • Add the remaining half along with the nutritional yeast stirring constantly
  • Add basil and soyballs to saucepan and simmer until ready to serve
Vegetable Biryani | Vegetarian Recipes

Vegetable Biryani

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Ingredients:

  • 1 tablespoon vegetable oil
  • 1 onion diced
  • 1 green bell pepper diced
  • 8 ounces green beans trimmed and cut into 1-inch pieces
  • 1 carrot sliced thin
  • 1 teaspoon minced fresh ginger
  • 2 garlic cloves minced
  • 2 teaspoons garam masala
  • 1/2 teaspoon ground turmeric
  • 1/2 teaspoon salt
  • 1/4 teaspoon cayenne
  • 1 1/2 cups basmati rice
  • 4 cups water
  • 1 1/2 cups cooked kidney beans rinsed and drained
  • peanuts
  • raisins

Steps:

  • Let the oil get heated in a large ovenproof casserole over medium heat
  • Add in the onion bell pepper green beans and carrot; stir/saute for about 10 minutes or until soft
  • Add in the ginger garlic garam masala turmeric salt and cayenne; cook and stir occasionally for 2 more minutes
  • Stir in rice then stir in water
  • Cover and bake in a 375 oven for 30 minutes or until the rice and vegetables are tender
  • Remove from oven; stir in the kidney beans and replace the lid
  • Let stand for 5 minutes
  • Serve onto individual plates; garnish with peanuts and raisins if desired
Vegetable-Bulgur Stir Fry | Vegetarian Recipes

Vegetable-Bulgur Stir Fry

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Ingredients:

  • 2 tablespoons olive oil
  • 2 cups zucchini thinly sliced but not paper thin
  • 1 1/2 cups yellow squash thinly sliced but not paper think
  • 1 cup mushroom sliced
  • 2 cups small bite size broccoli florets
  • 1 cup carrot grated on biggest hole in grater
  • 1 3/4 cups water
  • 1 onion chopped
  • 2 scallions chopped
  • 1/2 teaspoon sweet basil
  • 1/2 teaspoon marjoram
  • 1 1/4 teaspoons oregano
  • 1 tablespoon mckay's chicken-style seasoning
  • 2 teaspoons marmite I like the flavor of Marmite better or 2 teaspoons savory I like the flavor of Marmite better
  • 1 cup Bulgar wheat
  • 1 tablespoon sesame seeds
  • 1 garlic clove minced

Steps:

  • Put oil in a large hot skillet and spread evenly around
  • Add scallions onion and garlic Cook about a minute or two until starts getting tender
  • Add bulgar and sesame seeds and stir fry enough to lightly brown bulgar and sesame seeds
  • Add carrots and cook one minute or so
  • Add zucchini yellow squash and mushrooms
  • Add chicken-style seasoning and other seasonings
  • Add water and stir well then add the marmite and stir in until well incorporated
  • Add broccoli
  • Let cook until bulgar is done and veggies are tender but not soggy
  • Serve with a salad and bread sticks or rolls
Veggie Pasta With Cheesy Fondue Sauce | Vegetarian Recipes

Veggie Pasta With Cheesy Fondue Sauce

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Ingredients:

  • 7 ounces dried pasta shapes such as penne
  • 7 ounces broccoli spears
  • 1 garlic clove finely chopped
  • 1 cup dry white wine
  • 3 teaspoons cornstarch
  • 7 ounces emmenthaler cheese grated or a similar swiss cheese
  • 1 tablespoon olive oil
  • 9 ounces cherry tomatoes washed
  • salt
  • fresh ground black pepper
  • garlic bread to serve

Steps:

  • Bring a large pan of water to the boil add the pasta and cook according to pack instructions Trim the broccoli cut into shorter lengths if desired and add to the pasta pan 5 minutes before the end of the cooking time
  • Meanwhile put the garlic and wine in another pan and bring gently to the boil Blend the cornstarch to a smooth paste with 1 tbsp cold water
  • With the wine over a very gentle heat add the cheese a little at a time stirring until each batch is melted This will take a few minutes Stir in the cornstarch paste and cook gently for 4-5 minutes or until the mixture is smooth and creamy You may need to add a little more wine to get a smooth consistency Add pepper then taste and add salt if necessary Keep warm over a very low heat
  • Heat the oil in a frying pan add the tomatoes and cook over a fairly high heat until starting to soften
  • Drain the pasta and broccoli toss with the tomatoes and tip into a warm serving dish Pour the cheese sauce over the top and serve with hot garlic bread
Weight Watchers Spanish Pepper Soup | Vegetarian Recipes

Weight Watchers Spanish Pepper Soup

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Ingredients:

  • 2 red bell peppers
  • 2 poblano chiles
  • 2 large garlic cloves
  • 3 1/2 cups reduced-sodium vegetable broth
  • 2 cups green beans trimmed and cut into 1/2-inch lengths
  • 1 cup canned tomato puree
  • 1/4 cup brown rice
  • 1 tablespoon red wine vinegar
  • 1 teaspoon packed brown sugar
  • 1 teaspoon paprika
  • 1/8 teaspoon cayenne pepper
  • tiny pinch saffron
  • 1/4 cup parsley

Steps:

  • Preheat the broiler
  • setting the rack 6 below the heat Line a baking sheet with foil; place both kinds of peppers and garlic on the foil Roast
  • turning as needed until the peppers are evenly blistered and lightly charred on all sides
  • and the garlic is deep brown
  • 7-10 minutes Set aside 10 minutes to cool
  • Wearing gloves
  • peel and seed the peppers over a bowl
  • saving the juices Chop the peppers and place in a medium saucepan Peel and smash the garlic; add to the peppers
  • Strain the pepper juices into the saucepan Add the broth
  • green beans
  • tomato puree
  • rice
  • vinegar
  • brown sugar
  • paprika
  • cayenne
  • and saffron; bring to a boil Reduce the heat and simmer
  • covered
  • until the rice and beans are tender
  • about 45 minutes Serve
  • sprinkled with the parsley
  • 1 serving = 2 points
Where's Mom's Chocolate Chip Apricot Cookies? | Vegetarian Recipes

Where's Mom's Chocolate Chip Apricot Cookies?

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Ingredients:

  • 1 1/8 cups all-purpose flour
  • 1/2 teaspoon baking soda
  • 1/2 cup butter softened
  • 1/2 cup turbinado sugar
  • 1/2 cup packed brown sugar
  • 1 egg lightly beaten
  • 1 1/2 teaspoons vanilla extract
  • 1/4 teaspoon salt
  • 1 cup chocolate chips
  • 1 cup chopped dried apricot

Steps:

  • Preheat oven to 375 degrees F 190 degrees C Grease a cookie sheet
  • Mix the flour and baking soda in a bowl In a separate bowl beat together the butter turbinado sugar and brown sugar until fluffy then beat in the egg vanilla and salt Stir the flour and baking soda into the butter mixture Fold in the chocolate chips and apricots Drop by rounded teaspoonfuls onto the cookie sheet
  • Bake for 8 to 10 minutes in the preheated oven Allow cookies to cool on baking sheet for 5 minutes before removing to a wire rack to cool completely
Whole Wheat Breakfast Muffins | Vegetarian Recipes

Whole Wheat Breakfast Muffins

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Ingredients:

  • 1/2 cup canola oil
  • 1/2 cup brown sugar
  • 1 cup unsweetened applesauce
  • 1 1/2 cups whole wheat flour
  • 1 teaspoon baking soda
  • 1 teaspoon cinnamon
  • 1/2 cup raisins

Steps:

  • Mix in order as listed
  • Do not over beat
  • Spoon into greased muffin tins
  • Bake at 350 degrees for 19 minutes
Yellow Salsa Rice | Vegetarian Recipes

Yellow Salsa Rice

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Ingredients:

  • 1 14 ounce can vegetable broth
  • 1/2 teaspoon ground turmeric
  • 1 cup long grain rice
  • 1/4 cup prepared salsa
  • 1 medium tomatoes chopped
  • salt and pepper
  • cilantro to garnish

Steps:

  • Heat broth and turmeric to boiling in a medium saucepan; stir in rice and salsa
  • Reduce heat and simmer covered until rice is tender and liquid is absorbed 20-25 minutes; stir in tomato during last 5 minutes of cooking
  • Season to taste with salt and pepper Serve garnished with cilantro