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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.”)

Cauliflower onion casserole
Easy Recipes / Main Courses / Thanksgiving / Vegan Recipes

Cauliflower Onion Casserole Ⓥ

Cauliflower and caramelized onions baked into a savory, quiche-like base.
Autumn / Comfort Food / Easy Recipes / Main Courses / Quickies / Thanksgiving / Vegan Recipes

Celeriac Leek Gratin Ⓥ

Earthy celeriac is livened up by oniony leeks to make a wonderful fall gratin.
Kids' Recipes / Main Courses / Mexican / Tex-Mex Recipes / Quickies

Cheese Enchiladas

Cheese enchiladas are very rich and filling, but if you're a cheese lover like me, they're one of the best dishes to get your fix.
American Recipes / Classic Recipes / Comfort Food / Easy Recipes / Main Courses / Vegan Recipes

Chicken-Fried Tofu Ⓥ

Breaded and fried tofu is a delicious vegan answer to fried chicken.
Seitan recipes
Easy Recipes / Main Courses / Quickies / Staple Recipes / Vegan Recipes

Chicken-Style Seitan Ⓥ

A moist, tender seitan that makes a perfect chicken substitute in just about any recipe.
Classic Recipes / Easy Recipes / Gourmet Recipes / Italian Recipes / Main Courses / Quickies / Vegan Recipes

Chickpea Piccata Ⓥ

Chicken-free version of a classic Italian entrée: lemony, garlicky, capery chickpeas served over pasta or mashed potatoes.
Easy Recipes / Gourmet Recipes / Main Courses / Quickies / Vegan Recipes

Chickpea Tuna Crêpe Ⓥ

This crêpe filled with warm mock tuna is a real treat.
Easy Recipes / Latin American Recipes / Main Courses / Quickies / Vegan Recipes

Chimichurri Tofu Ⓥ

Chewy tofu with a rich, herby coating.
American Recipes / Asian Recipes / Comfort Food / Easy Recipes / Main Courses / Quickies / Vegan Recipes

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.
Classic Recipes / Easy Recipes / Jewish Recipes / Main Courses / Vegan Recipes

Corned Tofu Ⓥ

Frozen tofu absorbs marinade like a sponge and makes a firm and flavorful mock meat.

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  • Salt-and-Pepper Tofu Ⓥ
  • Breaded Chick-en Patties Ⓥ
  • Eggplant Tomato Pasta Bake Ⓥ
  • Roasted Seitan Ⓥ
  • Mushroom Meatloaf Ⓥ
  • Salisbury Seitan Ⓥ
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  • Eggplant Parmesan Ⓥ
  • Tofu Parmigiana Ⓥ
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  • Roasted Seitan Ⓥ
  • Mushroom Meatloaf Ⓥ

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