Mock chicken chow mein (made with TVP) doesn’t take long to prepare, but it does require quite a bit of cooking.
More: Main course recipes | Mock meat recipes
Layers of eggplant and zucchini with tomato sauce and custard make a delightful first or main course: Eggplant zucchini gratin.
More: Vegetarian meals | Eggplant recipes
A fluffy vegan gratin featuring cauliflower, somewhat reminiscent of quiche but lighter and egg-free: cauliflower gratin.
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Spinach lasagna, sometimes called lasagne Florentine, is a classic vegetarian dish made with a creamy white sauce, cheese, and vegetables.
Fried tofu is easy to make and has a nice chewy/crunchy texture.
A light, vegan lasagna made with artichokes, eggplant, and lemons: Greek lasagna
This hearty dish is made with pasta and grilled vegetables and topped with melted cheese: Grilled Vegetable Gratin
Tempeh, a cake of fermented soybeans, is much tastier than it sounds. Fried tempeh is golden brown and goes well with peanut sauce and barbecue sauce.
Black-eyed pea and quinoa croquettes are crunchy fritters made from black-eyed peas and quinoa, and they’re packed with vegetarian protein. Recipe for black-eyed pea and quinoa croquettes
A Spanish dish traditionally made with meat and shellfish. This flexible veggie version is simpler, but no less delicious.
