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This page includes recipes for vegetarian side dishes, snacks, and appetizers that aren’t salads or soups.

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Kitchari Ⓥ

Delicious mixture of quinoa and red lentils.
Vegan leek gratin
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Leek Gratin Ⓥ

Leeks baked with cheese and a bit of cream are rich and delicious.
Appetizers & Side Dishes / Asian Recipes / Colorful Recipes / Easy Recipes / Finger Foods / Flexible Recipes / Quickies / Vegan Recipes

Maki Rolls Ⓥ

Maki rolls are a vegetarian relative of sushi. This recipe calls for cucumber, avocado, and carrots, but you can experiment with other ingredients as well.
Appetizers & Side Dishes / Easy Recipes / Finger Foods / Flexible Recipes / Kids' Recipes / Quickies / Vegan Recipes

Mashed Potato Balls Ⓥ

Delicious soft balls of mashed potato coated in breadcrumbs and filled with a savory surprise.
Appetizers & Side Dishes / Flexible Recipes / Kids' Recipes / Vegan Recipes

Mashed Potato Variations

As good as simple, plain mashed potatoes are, certain additions can make them even better. Here are some mashed potato variations - start with my mashed potato recipe and then add/substitute ingredients.
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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 garlic mashed potatoes and herby mashed potatoes.
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Mashed Sweet Potatoes

Looking for a tasty alternative to regular mashed potatoes? Try mashed sweet potatoes (aka yams).
Appetizers & Side Dishes / Comfort Food / Easy Recipes / Jewish Recipes / Soups / Spring

Matzo Balls

Matzo balls (also spelled matzoh) are traditional Jewish dumplings, usually made with chicken fat and served in chicken soup. This vegetarian version tastes great in vegetable soup.
Appetizers & Side Dishes / Classic Recipes / Dips / Easy Recipes / Gourmet Recipes / Middle Eastern Recipes / Quickies / Vegan Recipes

Muhammara Ⓥ

A Middle Eastern dip made with roasted red peppers and walnuts that is just as delicious as its better-known chickpea and eggplant cousins, Hummus and Baba ganouj.
Appetizers & Side Dishes / Easy Recipes / Quickies / Vegan Recipes

Mushrooms, Scallions, and Peas Ⓥ

Simple and quick, perfect served with rice, pasta, mashed potatoes, or polenta.

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This week’s specials

  • Quinoa Pilaf Ⓥ
  • Eggplant “Meat” Balls Ⓥ
  • Sun-Dried Tomato Pâté Ⓥ
  • Mashed Potatoes Ⓥ
  • Roasted Root Vegetables Ⓥ
  • Pumpkin Quinoa Risotto Ⓥ
  • Black Bean and Sun-Dried Tomato Dip Ⓥ
  • Basic Couscous Ⓥ
  • Buffalo Tofu Ⓥ
  • Peperonata Ⓥ

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  • Eggplant “Meat” Balls Ⓥ
  • Sun-Dried Tomato Pâté Ⓥ
  • Mashed Potatoes Ⓥ
  • Roasted Root Vegetables Ⓥ

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