Vegan Recipes

This site includes both vegan and ovo-lacto recipes. Although most of the latter can be made vegan by using substitutions for dairy products and eggs, this is not always desirable. I have compiled here the recipes which are vegan either as they stand or by leaving out optional ingredients.

Apple Burgers
Sweet, tart, and slightly crunchy, these apple burgers might sound weird, but they definitely taste good.

Applesauce
Sure you could just buy it at the store, but homemade applesauce is one of the all-time great treats.

Apricot Cherry Compote
It's easy to make compote: just stew up some dried fruit and enjoy it with dessert.

Artichoke Soup
This garlicky artichoke soup is very easy to make.

Asparagus Salad
Asparagus, olives, mint, bell pepper, and onion - a nice mix for a summer salad.

Autumn Salad
Or fall salad, if you prefer. A colorful and flavorful salad to enjoy when the weather changes and the leaves begin to fall.

Avocado Hemp Dressing
Avocado blended with garlic and hemp oil makes an unusual and delicious salad dressing.

Baba Ganouj - Roasted Eggplant Dip
A classic Middle Eastern dip made of roasted eggplant. Delicious!

Banana Pineapple Sorbet
A cool recipe with tropical flavor.

Banana Treat
Simple, delicious, and very refreshing: frozen banana puréed into something that's quite like ice cream, without the dairy and calories.

Barbecue Sauce
This quick and easy bbq sauce will develop more flavor if you leave it in the fridge for a few days, but it's terrific when freshly-made, too.

Barbecued Tofu Sandwich
One of the things I miss most as a veggie is barbecue sauce, since it's typically eaten with steak or ribs. What can a vegetarian eat barbecue sauce with? I've just learned the answer: fried tofu. Give this barbecued tofu sandwich a try - you won't believe your taste buds.

Barley Soup
This barley soup recipe from Sicily is a perfect vegan alternative to chicken soup when you're feeling under the weather.

Bean and Olive Soup
White beans and black olives combine with various herbs and veggies to make a hearty soup.

Bean Burritos
You can either make these burritos yourself or put the ingredients on the table and let everyone build their own.

Béchamel Sauce
This simple white sauce can be used plain, or as the base for herbs, sun-dried tomatoes, nuts, or other additions.

Beet Salad
I hated beets when I was a kid, but then as an adult I discovered that they don't come from cans. Fresh beets are packed with flavor, and this French beet salad couldn't be easier to make.

Bell Pepper Salad
If you like bell peppers, this beautiful salad made of roasted green and red bell peppers from North Africa (Morocco and Tunisia) will be a real treat.

Bell Pepper Soup
A delicious, colorful soup that can be served hot or cold.

Berry Sauce
This sweet-tart sauce is wonderful on pancakes, French toast, and ice cream.

Bharta - Smoked Eggplant
Bharta is a smoked eggplant dish popular in the villages of Punjab. It is usually served with greens, bread, and lassi.

Black Bean Burgers
These black bean veggie burgers from Jamaica are spicy and delicious.

Black Bean Dip
A spicy black bean paste that works great as a dip, in burritos, or on nachos.

Black Bean Soup
This spicy, garlicky black bean soup is hearty enough to stick to your ribs! (The dairy ingredients listed are completely optional.)

Black Bean Zucchini Quesadillas
Black beans, zucchini, and a bit of vegan cheese folded into tortillas - this may be the best quesadilla you've ever tasted.

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

Borscht
Beet borscht is a traditional cold vegetarian soup common in Russian, Ukrainian, and Jewish cooking.

Bread Crumbs
Bread crumbs, or chapelure, as they're called in French, are available at the store, but there's really no need to buy them when you can quickly, easily, and cheaply make them yourself.

Breaded Tofu
This crunchy tofu is very bland by itself, but great for dipping into peanut sauce or barbecue sauce.

Breakfast Burrito
There's no set recipe for breakfast burritos - you can stuff them with pretty much anything you like. This recipe is for a basic breakfast burrito that you can customize to suit your own tastes.

Cabbage Rolls
Normally filled with a mixture of ground beef and rice, cabbage rolls are a staple in Eastern Europe and a favorite in many other countries. Try these vegetarian cabbage rolls stuffed with vegetables for an equally tasty main course.

Cajun French Fries
If you like spicy, try these baked, cajun-style French "fries."

Calzone
A calzone is a turnover or pocket made with pizza dough and filled with veggies, cheese, and pretty much anything else you put on pizza.

Carmelized Onions
To carmelize onions, you need to cook them for a long time in a bit of oil or butter. The hardest part of this recipe is waiting for them to finish!

Caponata - Sweet and Sour Eggplant
This eggplant appetizer from southern Italy can be eaten as a side dish or on top of bread.

Cashew Chili
Cashew chili is easy, delicious, filling, and vegetarian. What more can you ask for? :-)

Cashew Curry
This vegetarian curry is rich, filling, and delicious, and can easily be made vegan.

"Cheese" Sauce
Here's an easy and completely vegan recipe to help you deal with your cheese cravings.

Chickpea Burgers
Mashed and pan-fried chickpeas, also known as garbanzo beans, make a delicious veggie burger.

Chickpea Mock Tuna Salad
A vegetarian "tuna" salad made with chickpeas, almonds, and seeds. Tuna fish was the very last meat that I gave up, and while this doesn't take exactly like tuna salad, it's close enough that I don't miss the real thing any more.

Chickpea Salad
Warm chickpea salad with artichokes and sun-dried tomatoes - a real treat.

Chili
Here's a very easy vegetarian chili recipe - just open some cans, chop a few veggies, and leave it on the stove for a couple of hours.

Chocolate Pudding Cake
This interesting chocolate pudding cake has numerous good points: it's low in fat, potentially vegan, easy to make with kids, and delicious too.

Chop Suey
Chop suey, despite its Chinese name, is actually an American recipe, normally made with a mix of meat, vegetables, and bean sprouts. This vegan version uses tofu, bok choy, and spinach, to great effect.

Christmas Salad
This red, white, and green salad will help spread Christmas cheer.

Coffee Cake
Not only is this vegan coffee cake with fruit easy and delicious, it also tastes better the next day, so you can make it Saturday night and then wake up to vegan coffee cake for brunch.

Cole Slaw
Cole slaw, a perfect summer picnic salad, is traditionally made with mayonnaise. This cole slaw recipe includes several dressing variations.

Couscous
Couscous is a grain made of semolina commonly eaten in North Africa with vegetables and meat, fish, and/or poultry. This vegetarian version, simple vegetable couscous, is less common, but no less delicious.

Cranberry Sauce
What would Thanksgiving dinner be without this sweet-tart, jelly-like sauce?

Cream of Spinach Soup
A rich, warming soup made of spinach, potatoes, and optional milk.

Crêpe Batter
Crêpes, or thin pancakes, can be wrapped around just about anything to turn it into an elegant meal.

Croutons
Homemade croutons are a snap to make!

Crudités
A platter of crudités typically consists one or more types of raw vegetables served with one or more dips. These can be served as an appetizer, at a buffet, in place of a salad - the sky is the limit. Here are some ideas for interesting crudité platters.

Cucumber Salad
Simple and refreshing, cucumber salad is the epitome of summer. Different herbs can make it seem like a completely different salad, so don't be scared to experiment.

Curry Burgers
Carrots, chickpeas, mushrooms, onions, and walnuts are mixed with curry for a uniquely spicy veggie burger. Delicious!

Dal
Dal is the Indian term for lentils, and in cooking refers to any of the many Indian dishes made with lentils. There are many variations ranging from simple to complex. This recipe is on the easy side.

Deviled Tofu
This delicious, low carb deviled tofu can be spread on celery or bread, or served atop a green salad.

Eggplant Caviar
A lovely, thick eggplant dip. Great with crackers, French bread, pita bread, or crudités.

Eggplant Pâté
A chunky mixture of roasted eggplant and toasted walnuts that you can eat on bread or crackers.

Fajitas
Everyone seems to love "build it yourself" meals, and fajitas are a delicous way to do this. Hot fillings and cold toppings are served with tortillas so that you can mix and match your own fajitas.

Felafel
Felafel are crunchy chick pea nuggets from Lebanon that make a delicious and very healthy sandwich.

Flaxseed Recipes
Flaxseed is an excellent source of vegetarian nutrition - here are some easy and delicious ways to incorporate it into your diet, including an egg subsitution technique.

Flour Tortillas
These flour tortillas are quick and easy, but don't skimp on the "resting" times - they are the key to soft, pliable tortillas.

French Fries
Although I call these French fries, it's a bit of a misnomer, as they are roasted rather than fried. They're very similar to the fried ones and every bit as good!

French Onion Soup
Traditional French onion soup is made with beef broth, but this vegetarian version is so flavorful that meat-eaters will never know the difference!

Fresh Pasta
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.

Fresh Tomato Sauce
This summery sauce is delicious with pasta or anything else that needs a bit of fresh tomato flavor.

Fried Green Tomatoes
If you have unripe tomatoes available, make good use of them with this easy recipe for fried green tomatoes.

Fried Tempeh
Tempeh, a cake of fermented soybeans, is much tastier than it sounds. Fried tempeh is golden brown and goes well with peanut and barbecue sauce.

Fried Tofu
Fried tofu is easy to make and has a nice chewy/crunchy texture.

Fruit Salad
There's nothing like a bowl of fresh, sweet fruit salad in the summer. No one really needs a recipe for fruit salad, but here are some ideas to get you started.

Gallo Pinto
Gallo pinto, literally "spotted rooster," is ubiquitous in Costa Rica (and apparently all of Central America). It refers to black beans and rice cooked together, which are served at every meal, surrounded by various side dishes. It's easy to make and very healthy.

Garlic Mashed Potatoes and Parsnips
These aren't much more work than regular mashed potatoes, but they have a lot more flavor.

Gazpacho
This cold, raw soup is full of flavor.

Ginger Ale
Homemade ginger ale is easy to make and much more "gingery" than anything you can buy at the store.

Gingerbread
Moist and spicy, gingerbread is a perfect Christmas treat.

Green Goddess Dressing
Invented in the 1920's in honor of William Archer's eponymous play, green goddess dressing is brightly colored and delicious.

Greek Lasagna
A light, vegan lasagna made with artichokes, eggplant, and lemons.

Grilled Portobello Mushroom Sandwich
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.

Grilled Tomato Sauce
A quick and delicious tomato sauce recipe. The rich flavor complements eggplant dishes.

Guacamole
Is it a dip or a condiment? That depends - are you eating it as a snack with tortilla chips or on top of a sandwich or burrito? Either way, guacamole is delicious, nutritious, and - unfortunately - quite fattening.

Hemp Hummus
Hummus is a delicious dip from the Middle East. A bit of hemp oil makes it even more nutritious and delicious.

Herb Salad - Sabzi
If you grow your own herbs, this healthy salad is a great way to enjoy them... or show them off.

Home Fries
Home fries take a bit of time, but they make a great addition to breakfast or brunch.

Hummus - Chick Pea Dip
An Eastern Mediterranean dip, very common in Greece and Lebanon as well as a number of other countries. A heavenly blend of chick peas, garlic...

Iced Tea
It's very easy to make your own iced tea, and your flavor options are unlimited - you can use black tea, green tea, herbal tea - whatever you like!

Independence Fruit Salad
As an American, red, white, and blue make me think of independence day and patriotism, so that's what I'm calling this multi-colored fruit salad. The colors work for the UK and France too!

Israeli Couscous Salad
A mix of Israeli couscous, lentils, bell peppers, dates, and mint makes a subtle, refreshing salad.

Israeli Salad
A mixture of finely diced vegetables served with a tart dressing.

Israeli Za'atar Salad
Fresh vegetables tossed with sesame and sumac make a unique salad.

Italian-Style Baked Onions
This is a very simple alternative to carmelized onions - it takes longer than carmelizing onions on the stovetop, but requires almost no work at all.

Italian Tomato Sauce
This is my own Italian tomato sauce recipe which I have been making for years. It works equally well with pasta and pizza recipes.

Kasha Burgers
Kasha, or toasted buckwheat, has a smoky flavor that people either love or hate. If you love it, you'll absolutely adore these crusty kasha and mushroom burgers.

Ketchup
Why buy preservative-rich tomato ketchup (or catsup) at the store when you can make a healthier and tastier version at home?

Kiss the Cook Tomato Sauce
This easy tomato sauce is great over vegetables, pasta, or pizza.

Kosherie
Kosherie is an Egyptian dish of spicy lentils, rice, pasta, and fried onions.

Lasagna
It's easy to make vegan lasagna. All you need are noodles, good tomato sauce, and a tasty tofu mixture in place of the traditional ricotta cheese.

Lemonade
The ultimate summertime drink - fresh, sweet-tart lemonade.

Lentil Salad
Like all beans and legumes, lentils are an excellent source of protein. Unlike the others, lentils do not need to be soaked before cooking. For an easy, healthy, quick meal, try this lentil salad recipe with onions and rosemary.

Lentil Soup
A simple soup recipe is the best way to enjoy the great taste of lentils.

Lettuce Soup
It sounds a little weird to make soup out of salad ingredients, but this beautiful cold soup is light and refreshing.

Macaroni Salad
A simple but tasty dish. Macaroni salad is great for picnics and buffets, or as a side dish.

Maki Rolls
Maki rolls are a vegetarian relative of sushi. This recipe calls for cucumber and avocado, but you can experiment with other ingredients as well.

Mashed Potatoes
Mashed potatoes are the ultimate comfort food. They're quick and easy and the soft texture makes me feel like a kid. They're also a great base for all kinds of variations like vegan mashed potatoes and garlic mashed potatoes.

Mashed Sweet Potatoes
Looking for a tasty alternative to regular mashed potatoes? Try mashed sweet potatoes (aka yams).

Mayonnaise, Tofu
Vegans have nothing to fear with this tofu mayonnaise.

Mexican Veggie Burgers
Black beans and cilantro give this veggie burger recipe a definite south-of-the-border flair.

Mincemeat
Make a big batch of vegetarian mincemeat so that you can make a few pies and have some left over to serve with ice cream, custard, pudding, or crêpes. You can also can or freeze it for later.

Minestrone Soup
This classic Italian soup is always vegan, just leave off the parmesan cheese.

Minty Lemonade
This tangy lemonade is so refreshing, you'll want to drink it all summer.

Miso Soup
This is a very simple but richly-flavored soup.

Miso Soup with Pumpkin and Onion
Miso soup, or miso shiru, is a typical Japanese soup that comes in many varieties. This one is spiced up with pumpkin, onion, and optional curry powder.

Mixed Salad
There are probably millions of salad possibilities, even for what you might think of as a simple mixed salad. Here are some typical ingredients and a few popular variations.

Mock Beef Stroganoff
I just love this pasta dish: a creamy sauce with mushrooms and chunks of mock meat.

Mock Beef bourguignon
Although time-consuming, this is an easy and very delicious recipe for mock beef bourguignon made with either seitan or tempeh.

Mock Chicken Chow Mein
Mock chicken chow mein (made with TVP) doesn't take long to prepare, but it does require quite a bit of cooking.

Mock Crab Cakes
Delectable "crab" cakes made with tempeh and served with sherry sauce.

Mock Egg Salad
If you don't want to eat eggs for whatever reason but like the soft texture and pleasant taste of egg salad, try this tofu version.

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

Mock Tuna Salad
A vegetarian "tuna" salad made with chickpeas, almonds, and seeds. Tuna fish was the very last meat that I gave up, and while this doesn't take exactly like tuna salad, it's close enough that I don't miss the real thing any more.

Moroccan Chickpea Soup
Chickpeas and red pepper coulis make a fresh and flavorful soup.

Moroccan Tomato Salad
A spicy tomato salad from Morocco that goes well with just about anything from the Middle East and North Africa.

Moussaka
Moussaka is a Greek dish traditionally made with lamb or beef. This vegetarian / vegan moussaka recipe uses portobello mushrooms and seitan instead. A rich and delicious main course.

Mulled Wine
Warm, spicy mulled wine is a wonderful winter drink.

Mushroom Barley Stew
Mushrooms, barley, veggies, and chick peas make a hearty and healthy stew.

Mushroom Bisque
A lovely, creamy vegetarian/vegan soup which is the essence of mushrooms.

Mushroom Sauce
A vegan mushroom sauce that works well with bean dishes and pasta, and can be thickened to make mushroom gravy.

Oatmeal
Oatmeal is one of the great breakfasts - not only is it packed with nutrients, it's also easy to cook and can be customized to your heart's content.

Onion Confit
Onion confit is basically carmelized onions with a couple of additional ingredients. Don't let its simplicity fool you - onion confit is a terrific addition to pizza, pasta, mashed potatoes, and curry.

Onion Soup
If you like onions, you'll love this rich vegetarian soup made with six different members of their family: onions, leeks, shallots, garlic, scallions, and chives.

Orange Salad
Both versions of this easy-to-prepare salad are wonderfully refreshing in the summertime.

Orange Sorbet
Light, refreshing, and 100% vegan. Can be made with lemons or berries too.

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.

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.

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

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

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

Pie Crust
This pie crust is made with oil, but is just as tender and flaky as a more traditional butter crust.

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

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

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

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.

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

Quinoa
Quinoa, a seed that is used like a grain, is a complete protein, has more calcium than milk, and is both delicious and easy to prepare.

Ratatouille
The perfect recipe to enjoy fresh summer vegetables and herbs; it can be served half a dozen different ways.

Red Bean Veggie Burgers
Red beans and squash make these veggie burgers from Mexico's Yucatán Peninsula unique.

Red Cabbage with Cranberries
A sweet-and-sour side dish that will brighten your table at Thanksgiving or any time of the year.

Red Lentil Soup
Red lentils turn into golden mush when cooked, but they taste divine, especially in simple recipes like this red lentil soup from Syria. Just a few ingredients bring out all the flavor you need for a hearty and delicious a vegetarian / vegan soup.

Red Onion Confit
A simple recipe that yields a delicious appetizer.

Red Pepper Coulis
A coulis is a puréed sauce. Try this roasted red pepper coulis with soup, pasta, or tortilla chips.

Refried Beans
This vegetarian version of refried pinto beans is tastier and healthier than traditional ones, which are cooked in lard. Refried black beans are yummy too!

Rice Salad
This is a very simple but lovely dish. Kids will especially like making their own salad by picking their favorite items.

Roasted Chestnuts
Roasted chestnuts are such a traditional winter treat that there's a song about them - sing along as you roast your own chestnuts.

Roasted Corn Soup
A great way to enjoy corn - this roasted corn soup is rich and spicy.

Roasted Peppers
These peppers are tasty plain or with rice, bread, or pasta.

Roasted Red Pepper Dip
The first time I tasted this roasted red pepper dip, it was so good that I actually gasped.

Roasted Pumpkin Seeds
Pumpkins are a key ingredient in some wonderful recipes, notably pumpkin pie and pumpkin soup - not to mention jack-o'lanterns - but what can you do with the seeds? Roast 'em!

Roasted Seitan
Seitan and onions roasted in balsamic vinegar make a quick recipe for a hearty and delicious winter dish.

Roasted Vegetables
Roasting vegetables brings out all kinds of flavor and depth. This recipe is just a guide - feel free to add/subtract/subsitute any of the vegetables.

Roasted Vegetable Stew
Roasting brings out all the rich flavor and sweetness of veggies.

Roasted Veggie Sandwich
A roasted veggie sandwich may sound simple (i.e., boring), but since roasting vegetables brings out so much flavor, even non-vegetarians will be delighted.

Roasted Winter Squash
An easy-to-prepare, delicate sweet-and-sour squash dish.

Rosemary Focaccia
Rosemary focaccia, from Italy, is one of my favorite breads in the world, and the hardest part of this recipe is waiting for the dough to rise.

Salade niçoise
Chickpeas or tofu can be used in place of the traditional tuna fish or anchovies for this vegetarian salade niçoise recipe.

Sambar
This is a recipe for sambar, probably the most universal dish of South India. It has been adapted for the cooler climate of Monterey Bay. This recipe was submitted by a forum member.

Scrambled Tofu
Although scrambled tofu doesn't taste quite like scrambled eggs, it's easy to make and can take any of the additions and toppings you'd would put in an omelette.

Seitan Cheese Steak
Philadelphia, Pennsylvania is famous for its cheese steak sandwiches. Now you too can get a taste of this wonderful, hearty sandwich.

Seitan Mock Beef Stew
A rich, thick stew made with seitan and lots of good veggies. It's especially tasty served with hot French bread on a cold night.

Sesame Noodle Salad
Buckwheat noodles with various vegetables and sesame oil make a delicious, protein-packed Asian noodle salad.

Shepherd's Pie
This vegetarian shepherd's pie recipe is a simple yet delicious lambless version of the real thing.

Sherry Sauce
The perfect accompaniment to mock crab cakes and stir fry.

Slushy
Summer is a perfect time for you to make your own slushies - you know, those icy drinks that make you feel like you're drinking flavored snow.

Smoothie
Cool and refreshing, smoothies are a delicious and nutritious way to quench your thirst and even satisfy a minor hunger.

Sour Cream, Vegan
Although it doesn't taste exactly like dairy sour cream, this vegan sour cream is just as delicious and has a lovely, thick texture.

Soy Milk
Making your own soy milk takes a little time, but it's very easy, it will last for a week in the refrigerator, and you don't need to worry about any additives.

Spanakopita
Vegan variation on a classic recipe from Greece: rich and delicious spinach-"cheese" pie.

Spanish Potatoes
If you like potato dishes, you'll love this Spanish potato recipe with saffron, almonds, and bread crumbs.

Spanish Rice
This is a traditional, somewhat spicy Spanish side dish.

Spanish-Style Green Beans
A very quick and simple way to enjoy fresh green beans.

Sparkling Juice
When you feel like having something a little more special than plain old juice, try this sparkling juice recipe.

Spinach & Artichoke Dip
This is a lovely dip, easily made vegan and served warm.

Split Pea Burgers
A variation on the veggie burger theme - here's one made with split peas, rice, and eggplant.

Split Pea Soup
Vegetarian split pea soup is easy and just as flavorful as the kind made with ham.

Squash Soup
Just a handful of ingredients and an hour of roasting make the most flavorful squash soup you can imagine.

Stir-Fry
If you're looking for an easy way to make up a healthy meal out of leftover vegetables, a vegetarian stir-fry is the way to go.

Strawberry Sorbet
When it's hot out, a cool strawberry sorbet really hits the spot.

Stuffed Grape Leaves (Dolmades)
When I think of Greek food, dolmades is one of the first thing that comes to mind, followed by the fact that these grape leaves are stuffed with meat. Fortunately, a vegetarian versionn of stuffed grape leaves is easy and tasty.

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

Stuffed Sweet Potatoes
Make the most of the sweet potatoes available in winter - these stuffed sweet potatoes are sweet and buttery.

Stuffing
Stuffing doesn't have to be cooked inside a turkey - this vegetarian bread stuffing with apples and walnuts is delicious baked as a casserole.

Substitutions
Being a vegetarian or vegan doesn't mean you can never again make any recipes that call for beef broth, eggs, or gelatin. These and many other animal products can be replaced with vegetarian or vegan friendly ingredients.

Sun-Dried Tomato Bread
If you love sun-dried tomatoes and sourdough bread, give this quick and easy sourdough-like sun-dried tomato bread a try.

Sweet Potato Gratin
Sweet potatoes layered with black beans, rice, and spinach make a hearty, healthy main course.

Swiss Chard with Sesame Seeds
This simple swiss chard salad recipe, native to both Japan and Korea, is both nutritious and delicious.

Tahini Sauce
Tahini sauce is extremely simple and works well in sandwiches or as a salad dressing.

Tempeh Hash
This simple recipe yields a high-protein breakfast.

Tempeh Mock Chicken Salad 
This simple tempeh salad really does resemble chicken salad. It's great in sandwiches or atop a green salad.

Thai Tofu Curry
Delicately sweet and spicy, this is a delicious Massaman-inspired curry made with potatoes and pineapple.

Tofu Burgers
A thick chunk of marinaded and grilled tofu makes a satisfying veggie burger.

Tofu Cottage Cheese
A combination of tofu, herbs, and barley turns into a vegan version of herbed cottage cheese.

Tofu Cream Cheese
This vegan cream cheese recipe is perfect on bagels, sandwiches, or anything else that needs a creamy, mildly sweet spread.

Tofu "Egg" Salad
If you don't want to eat eggs for whatever reason but like the soft texture and pleasant taste of egg salad, try this tofu version.

Tomato Garlic Sauce
A rich, garlic-heavy sauce that goes especially well with pasta, eggplant, and goat cheese.

Tomato Lentil Soup
This hearty, herby soup is delicious fresh, and even better made ahead of time.

Tomato Sauce, Grilled
This tomato sauce is quick and delicious. The rich flavor complements eggplant dishes.

Tomato Soup
This ultra simple soup can be eaten hot or cold and is the perfect way to enjoy summer tomatoes. Don't let the cooking time scare you - this tomato soup practically cooks itself.

Tortellini Salad
A very simple yet surprisingly tasty salad, perfect as a first course or on a picnic.

Tortellini Soup
This garlicky soup is easy, quick, and delicious.

True Veggie Burgers
This vegetarian/vegan burger is made entirely of vegetables, rather than beans or lentils like typical veggie burgers.

Tunisian Chickpea Soup
Chickpeas are a staple of North Africa, and this chickpea soup recipe is a great way to enjoy them.

Tuscan Bean Dip
This elegant bean dip is known as fagioli in fiasco, or beans in a bottle. Traditionally made in Tuscany in a Chianti bottle cooked in embers in a brick oven, this modern version is creamy and delicious.

TVP Mock Meat Loaf
This mock meat loaf recipe made with TVP and served alongside mashed potatoes is good enough to fool your non-vegetarian, meat- and- potato-loving friends.

Vegan Chocolate Pudding
Try this easy recipe for vegan-safe chocolate pudding.

Vegan Lasagna
It's easy to make vegan lasagna. All you need are noodles, good tomato sauce, and a tasty tofu mixture in place of the traditional ricotta cheese.

Vegetable Biryani
This hearty vegetable and rice casserole is from India.

Vegetable Curry
Curry is one of those dishes that can be made with just about any combination of vegetables - use this vegetable curry recipe as a guide.

Vegetable Salad
This salad is colorful, tasty, and a good way to use up some leftover vegetables.

Vegetable Soup
Vegetable soup is one of those things that don't really need a recipe - you can customize the ingredients to your heart's content. This recipe is really just a set of guidelines to give you some ideas about what to include.

Vegetable Stock
Vegetable stock can be used to replace the meat stock or water in just about any recipe. It adds a hint of flavor and extra nutrition to soups, risotto, and more.

Vegetarian BLT
Warm "bacon" contrasts nicely with crisp lettuce and ripe tomato, and makes a delicious, nutritious vegetarian / vegan sandwich.

Vegetarian Pizza
Recipe for a typical vegetarian pizza recipe with mushrooms, bell peppers, and olives.

Vegetarian Sausage
This is a delicious, protein-packed, vegetarian breakfast side dish.

Veggie Burgers
These vegetarian/vegan burgers, made with lentils, are healthy, low-fat, and delicious.

Veggie Sandwich
Whether you're on the run or just don't feel like cooking something, a vegetarian sandwich is just the thing: quick, easy, and as healthy as you care to make it.

Vinaigrette
This classic dressing is great on just about any kind of salad.

Watermelon Blackberry Soup
Think fruit in soup is bizarre? Don't let your prejudice get in the way - this cool soup is delicious on a hot summer day.

White Bean and Tomato Soup
This white bean and tomato soup flavored with sage and thyme is an elegant alternative to minestrone soup.

Wild Rice Salad
This earthy salad is a perfect accompaniment to soup.

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