Vegetarian Recipes, starting with P

Browse through hundreds of vegetarian and vegan recipes. New recipes are added every week, so come back soon!
 

Pad Thai
Got a craving for Thai food? Try making your own vegetarian Pad Thai.

Paella
A Spanish dish traditionally made with meat and shellfish. This flexible veggie version is simpler, but no less delicious.

(Hearts of) Palm Dip
This creamy dip made with hearts of palm and green onion will remind you of sour cream and onion potato chips.

Pancakes
Pancakes are, for me, the ideal breakfast. They're quick and easy, and customizable to everyone's individual taste. Also see my pages on pancake/waffle mix and pancake/waffle ideas.

Panzanella
Panzanella is a bread and vegetable salad from Tuscany. It's a pretty flexible recipe, as long as you have the two most important ingredients: very ripe tomatoes and day-old, good country bread.

Parmesan Cheese, Mock
This is a terrific vegan parmesan "cheese" made from nutritional yeast and toasted sesame seeds.

Pasta Florentine
Spinach, soy milk, nutritional yeast, and herbs combine to make a creamy and delicious vegan pasta sauce. Don't miss it!

Pasta, Fresh
Making fresh pasta takes less than an hour and you can't beat it for taste and texture. Kids will love the different color possibilities.

Pasta Recipes
If it weren't for pasta, I probably wouldn't survive as a vegetarian. Not only is pasta versatile, it's also healthy and delicious. Check out this index of vegetarian pasta dishes, lasagnas, and sauces.

Pasta Salad
A simple pasta salad with lots of flavor.

Pasta with Squash Sauce
Squash and pasta make a nice autumn meal.

Pâté
If you miss the taste of chopped liver, give this vegetarian pâté a try. You might even be able to fool your non-veggie friends.

Pea, Black-Eyed and Quinoa Croquettes
Crunchy croquettes made from black-eyed peas and quinoa are packed with vegetarian protein.

Peach Salsa
A blend of sweet, sour, and spicy makes this peach salsa an unusual and delicious summertime condiment.

Peach Sorbet
You can make sweet and refreshing peach sorbet without an ice cream machine.

Peanut Butter Smoothie
A blend of peanut butter and banana makes an excellent smoothie.

Peanut Sauce
This peanut sauce recipe is quick, simple, and unbelievably delicious.

Pecan Pie
The richest and most delicious pecan pie you'll ever taste.

Peppers, Stuffed
Serve these bell peppers stuffed with tomatoes, carrots, mushrooms, and couscous alongside green salad for a simple, filling meal.

Pesto, Basil
This classic Italian sauce is rich and intense.

Pesto Pizza
Pesto makes this simple pizza recipe stand out from the crowd.

Pesto, Sun-Dried Tomato
A variation on a classic Italian sauce: basil pesto mixed with the interesting flavor of sun-dried tomatoes.

Pesto Tofu
A simple, quick, and colorful dish made with tofu, pesto, and tomatoes.

Picnic Menu
I don't know about you, but I absolutely love picnics. There's something about sitting outside when it's nice and warm, sipping a cool drink, and nibbling away at simple but tasty food. Here are some recipes and ideas to help pack the perfect vegetarian picnics.

Pico de Gallo
This spicy tomato sauce is ubiquitous in Mexican restaurants. Serve it with anything that needs a bit of zing.

Pie Crust
This flaky crust works well for quiche and just about any kind of pie.

Pineapple Banana Sorbet
A cool recipe with tropical flavor.

Pissaladière
Pissaladière is an onion pizza or onion tart from Provence. Traditionally made with anchovies, this vegetarian pissaladière is spiced up with tapenade instead.

Pistou Sauce
Pistou is the French version of pesto - the only differences are that there are no pine nuts and the Parmesan cheese is commonly replaced with coarse salt, making it safe for vegans.

Pita Bread
This pocket bread, popular in Greece, Lebanon, and many Arab countries, is great for filled sandwiches or with dips.

Pizza
Making homemade pizza is one of the best and most creative ways of proving that meat is not a necessary part of a human's diet. Also see my pages on pizza dough and toppings.

Plum Pudding
Plum pudding is a traditional Christmas dessert in the UK, and is normally made with suet. Julia Child's version shows that there's no reason plum pudding can't be vegetarian.

Plum Sorbet
Sweet, tart, and very "plummy," this plum sorbet is made without an ice cream machine.

Polenta
Polenta is a thick cornmeal mush served as a side dish to stew, or topped with vegetables, sauce, and/or cheese.

Popovers
Recipe for popovers, perhaps the simplest and quickest way to enjoy fresh bread hot from the oven.

Poppyseed Cookies
Delicious, not-too-sweet cookies filled with poppyseeds.

Poppy Seed Orange Muffins
Not too sweet, slightly crunchy around the edges, and moist as can be.

Porcini and Fennel Salad
Porcini, fennel, and vanilla oil make a simple but stunning salad.

Portobello Mushroom Burgers
The great flavor of portobello mushrooms in a veggie burger.

Portobello Mushroom Sandwich, Grilled
In terms of texture, portobello mushrooms are probably the closest vegetarian alternative to steak. While you won't be able to fool meat eaters with a grilled portobello mushroom sandwich, you might convince them that a great meal doesn't necessarily have to include meat.

Potato Leek Gratin
Potatoes and leeks are one of those combinations that are just meant to be, and this gratin recipe is the perfect way to enjoy them.

Potato Leek Soup
There's something about the combination of potatoes and leeks in a creamy soup base - it's a terrific comfort food.

Potato Leek Turnip Soup
Root vegetables combined with the lovely flavor of leeks and Swiss chard make a healthy soup.

Potato Pancakes / Latkes
Potato pancakes, or latkes, are a Jewish dish traditionally served at Hanukkah. Whether you're Jewish or not, crispy potato pancakes are delicious at breakfast and brunch.

Potato Pie, Deep-Dish
If you're looking for a rich and elegant dish and aren't worried about calories, give this beautiful potato pie a try.

Potato Recipes
Everyone loves potatoes, and luckily for us they are used in all kinds of soups, side dishes, and even salads. Check out this collection of vegetarian potato recipes.

Potato Salad
This sort of "everything but the kitchen sink" potato salad is perfect for a picnic or buffet.

Potato Soup
A quick and easy recipe for a favorite cold-weather food.

Potato Zucchini Soup
An easy, incredibly flavorful soup that tastes best just barely warm.

Pot Pie
This pot pie recipe is better than the TV dinner version for two reasons: it's vegetarian and it's prepared and baked, rather than frozen and microwaved. It's also quick and flexible, so give it a try.

Primavera Sauce
Pasta Primavera is the perfect springtime dish, filled with fresh vegetables.

Protein Burgers
These terrific veggie burgers are packed with four sources of protein and lots of flavor.

Provençal Tomatoes
These stuffed tomatoes from southern France are delicious served with soup, pasta, or rice dishes.

Pumpkin Cheesecake
Creamy, rich, and not-too-sweet pumpkin cheesecake is a perfect Thanksgiving dessert.

Pumpkin Pie
This "no-fault" pumpkin pie is the perfect end to Thanksgiving dinner.

Pumpkin Recipes
What can you do with pumpkins? Here are some great vegetarian pumpkin recipes.

Pumpkin Soup
This spicy soup is a good recipe to use up all of that pumpkin left over from Halloween.

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