Vegetarians in the know love chickpeas, which are found in classics like hummus and falafel as well as more unusual recipes. They can take the place of other beans in just about any recipe and offer a slight nutty flavor along with protein, manganese, and many other essential nutrients.
Bell peppers add interesting flavor and texture to recipe without the spiciness offered by hot peppers. Here are my favorite vegetarian recipes with bell peppers.
This is my version of marinara, an Italian tomato sauce recipe I've been making forever. It works equally well with pasta, lasagna, eggplant, and pizza.
Asparagus season is one of the best parts of spring. Whether green, white, or purple, take advantage of all that abundant fresh asparagus with one of these vegetarian recipes.