Main Courses

A common complaint about vegetarian cuisine is that there are “no main courses, just side dishes.” Nothing could be farther from the truth. Aside from the fact that probably 90% of recipes can be made vegetarian by leaving out or substituting for whatever meat they contain, there are a number of traditional recipes that do not include meat.

(Linguistic note: In American English, “entree” refers to a main course, but in French, “entrée” means “appetizer” or “starter.”)

Almond Seitan Chicken

Crispy strips of seitan smothered in almonds and brown sauce make a great vegan alternative to the classic Chinese-American recipe, soo guy.

Easy Recipes / Flexible Recipes / Main Courses / Vegan Recipes

Baked Tofu

Marinating and baking tofu is one of the easiest, most delicious ways to enjoy this versatile food.

Classic Recipes / Comfort Food / Easy Recipes / Italian Recipes / Kids' Recipes / Main Courses / Quickies

Baked Ziti

Pasta tubes baked with tomato sauce and mozzarella are sure to please.

American Recipes / Classic Recipes / Easy Recipes / Main Courses / Quickies / Vegan Recipes

Barbecued Tofu

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? Fried tofu!