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Tofu Recipes
Wondering what to do with tofu? Tofu is an incredibly versatile food that you can do just about anything with - from savory entrees to creamy sauces and sweet vegan desserts. Here's a collection of quick and easy vegetarian and vegan tofu recipes.
Top 10 Vegetarian Recipes
Top 10 Vegetarian Recipes of 2008
Black Bean Burgers
I love this recipe for black bean patties because its easy to make as well as tasty, two of my favorite qualities in a recipe!
Egg Subsitutes 101
Tofu, bananas and a commercial egg substitute can all be used to replace eggs in your favorite recipe. Here's how to use them while cooking and baking.
Most Popular Veggie Burgers
Best Veggie Burger Recipes
Vegetarian Lasagna Recipes
Looking for an easy and healthy vegetarian lasagna recipe? Check out some of my favorite vegetarian and vegan lasagna recipes here. Whether you're looking for a traditional Italian main dish or want to experiment with something new, there's a vegetarian lasagna recipe here that will surely do the trick.
Types of Vegetarians
Vegetarian? Vegan? Flexitarian? What does it all mean? Understanding the many different options available to you is the first step towards adopting a vegetarian or vegan diet.
Tofu
Definition of tofu, including how to cook with tofu, easy tofu recipes, silken and regular tofu and the nutritional value of tofu. All you need to know to get started making healthy, low-fat vegetarian and vegan tofu recipes!
Vegan
Definition of vegan.
Tofu Nutritional Value
Wondering how tofu stands up in comparison to some of your other favorite foods when it comes to protein, calories, calcium, and more? Read on to find out!
Thai Style Spring Rolls
Thai style spring rolls, also called fresh rolls, are super easy and quick to make!
Vegetable Veggie Burgers
Looking for a healthier, low-fat veggie burger? This recipe uses just a bit of tofu and lots and lots of veggies to form a healthy and high-fiber vegetarian patty. This veggie burger recipe is both vegetarian and vegan.
Thai Peanut Sauce
Thai peanut sauce is great on noodles or as a salad dressing and kids love it!
Pescatarian
Definition of pescatarian, occasionally used to describe those who abstain from eating all meat and animal flesh with the exception of fish. Also spelled "Pescetarian" and sometimes "Pescitarian".
Super Easy Vegetarian Chili
This vegetarian chili recipe is so easy, you'll feel like you're cheating!
Basic Miso Soup
Miso soup is a quick, easy and light soup and is a staple of Japanese cuisine. This basic recipe is a simple version of the classic miso soup you'll find served in Japanese restaurants.
Vegetarian Lentil Soup Recipe
Lentil soup is one of those recipes that should be in every cook's repertoire. Lentils are available in most grocery stores and are very cheap. This vegetarian lentil soup recipe uses plenty of spices to perk up the soup. Enjoy this traditional and warming dish!
Tofu Scramble
Tofu scramble is a popular vegan breakfast dish similar to scrambled eggs.
How to Ripen Avocados
If you've got rock-hard avocados and can't wait to make guacamole, there's a few things you can do to make your avocados get soft quicker.
How to Make Spring Rolls
Don’t be fooled by the simple elegance of spring rolls! As long as you have pre-made wrappers, spring rolls are surprisingly easy and quick to make.
Crock Pot Vegetable Curry
Crock pot vegetable curry is a one-pot meal that you can prepare in the morning and will fill your home with the aroma of Indian spices all day long. This vegetable curry recipe is vegetarian, vegan, fat-free and gluten-free. Serve over rice if desired.
Baba Ganoush Recipe
Baba ganoush, a Middle Eastern spread and dip is similar to hummus, but is made with eggplant instead of chickpeas (garbanzo beans). This vegetarian and vegan recipe is particularly hummus-like, since it uses some chickpeas for a thicker texture.
Seitan
Definition of seitan. Wondering what seitan, also known as "wheat meat" or "wheat gluten" is and how to make it? Read on to find out all about seitan.
Easy BBQ Tofu
Super easy baked barbeque-flavored tofu. You won't believe how easy and how yummy recipe is.
Breaded Tofu Nuggets (Vegan)
Kid-friendly tofu nuggets are reminiscent of chicken nuggets and can be dipped in ketchup, barbeque sauce or ranch dressing.
Mushroom Veggie Burger Recipe
Mushrooms are surprisingly similar in taste and texture to meat when cooked, and this veggie burger recipe may just surprise you with how tasty it is. While mushrooms provide plenty of flavor and texture, the addition of pinto beans makes this recipe high in fiber and protein too. This mushroom veggie burger recipe is both vegetarian and vegan.
Bean and Barley Vegetable Soup
This vegetarian and vegan recipe for a hearty homemade barley and vegetable soup is both healthy and filling. A meal in itself, you can add just about any veggies you want - green beans, peas or corn would all work well.
Vegan Quinoa Salad Recipe
This quinoa salad recipe is surprisingly tasty and healthy! Whole grain quinoa cooks quicker than most grains and is an excellent source of protein with about 11 grams of protein per cup of cooked quinoa.
How to Make Seitan
Seitan (also called wheat meat or wheat gluten) is easy to make and quick to prepare. The texture and flavor of homemade seitan is really just a matter of taste, so have fun experimenting! No two batches are every quite the same.
Crock Pot Vegetable Minestrone
Minestrone soup is a very popular vegetable soup that is quite healthy and low in fat. This vegetarian crock pot minestrone soup recipe has no oil, so it is virtually fat free. You can also add whatever vegetables your like. Try adding a bit of sweet corn (one of my favorites!), green peas or even some pre-soaked or canned beans.
Vegetarian Tofu Chili Recipe
This vegetarian tofu chili recipe packs twice the protein punch with both beans and tofu. Chili is always a great idea to bring to a potluck, since it's easy to whip up a large batch, and this tofu chili recipe will be a hit with vegetarians and vegans alike.
Types of Tofu
What you need to know about the different kinds of tofu.
Crock Pot Lentil Soup
Vegetarian lentil soup is a super-easy vegetarian crock pot soup recipe - just put all the ingredients in your slow cooker in the morning and forget about it until the end of the day. Lentil soup is hearty enough for a main dish, but you could always add extra veggies to make it even more filling.
Milk Substitutes
Soy, rice and almond milk are three common milk substitutes. Here’s how they stack up nutritionally and how to use them while cooking.
Peanut Butter Banana Cookies
Using flour with oatmeal and relying on an optional dash of maple syrup for sweetness, this sugar-free vegan peanut butter and banana cookie recipe will be sure to please every health-conscious cookie lover!
Cake Mix Cookies
Cookies in five minutes using cake mix as a base! These easy cake mix cookies are super quick, super yummy and absolutely foolproof.
Whole Wheat Veggie Lasagne
Make your vegetarian lasagna just a bit healthier by using this recipe, which calls for whole wheat lasagna noodles and spinach. Even though it uses whole wheat noodles, this lasagna is incredibly rich and creamy as it uses plenty of ricotta, Parmesan, and low-fat cottage cheese.
Potato Veggie Burgers
Yes, you can make fabulous veggie patties from potatoes! If you've ever had latkes or potato pancakes, you know that potatoes absorb the flavors added to them quite well, and have a satisfying texture that is both crunchy and soft. Feel free to spice this recipe up a bit by adding in some garlic, seasoned salt, or other spices. This potato and bean veggie burger recipe is both vegetarian and vegan.
Tips for Going Veg
These quick tips will help you make the transition to a new vegetarian or vegan diet. If you want to know how to go vegetarian or how to become a vegetarian, read these tips to see what I did and what many other people have done to successfully become vegetarian.
Crispy Fried Tofu Recipe
Fried Tofu is great on it's own or dipped in just about any kind of sauce. You can also use fried tofu in a vegetable stir-fry or noodle dish. This Chinese-inspired recipe is both vegetarian and vegan.
Yellow Split Pea Dhal Recipe
Yellow Split Pea Dhal Recipe. Dhal, sometimes spelled dahl or dal, is a staple of Indian vegetarian cuisine. This easy recipe is for a basic vegetarian and vegan yellow split-pea dhal. Serve with rice, or, add extra liquid to make a more soup-like dhal.
Tofu Veggie Burgers Recipe
Veggie burgers are so common these days you can find them in most grocery store freezers and restaurants. But why buy them when you can easily make your own? This easy recipe for vegetarian tofu veggie burgers is easy to make and great for an everyday lunch, dinner, picnic or potluck. Enjoy!
Chinese Vegetable Stir-Fry
Vegetable stir-fries are a great staple for most vegetarians and vegans. They can be prepared quickly with ingredients you likely have on hand and are generally quite healthy. This vegetarian and vegan Chinese-style vegetable stir-fry is low in fat and is quite easy to prepare. Feel free to add some tofu or seitan into the mix as well.
Vegetarian Black Bean Burgers
Vegetarian Black Bean Burgers with Cornmeal is an easy vegetarian and vegan bean burger recipe made with black beans and salsa for flavor.
How to Press Tofu
This "How To" will help you prepare firm tofu for cooking in vegetarian or vegan recipes by pressing or draining the bean curd.
Low-Fat Eggplant Lasagna
A wonderful lasagna recipe full of healthy spinach and eggplant. This vegetarian and vegan recipe uses no cheese, so it is much lower in fat than a traditional lasagne.
How to Make a Stir-Fry Meal
Stir-frying is a cooking technique that is easy enough for new chefs, quick enough to make anytime, and can be used to create dozens of different vegetarian or vegan meals. By varying the ingredients, spices and sauces, a stir-fry is limited only by your imagination
Crock Pot Vegetarian Lasagna
Crock Pot Vegetarian Lasagna Recipe. You can prepare this easy vegetarian lasagne in your crockpot using just a few simple ingredients. Using tofu instead of cheese makes this lasagne recipe very low-fat and also vegan.
Chana Masala
Chana masala with spinach is a variation of a traditional and popular Indian dish.
Hoisin Sauce
Hoisin sauce is a Chinese barbeque-like sauce common in vegetarian Asian cooking.
Vegetarian Nutrition
How can I be sure to get enough nutrients on a vegetarian/vegan diet? The answer: make sure you're getting enough protein, calcium, iron and B12.
Broccoli,Tofu in Garlic Sauce
Broccoli and tofu in garlic sauce is a vegan and vegetarian Indian-inspired entree that is easy to prepare.
Textured Vegetable Protein
Definition of textured vegetable protein, TVP. If you're wondering what TVP is or would like to try some easy TVP recipes, start here.
Easy Vegan Pancake Recipe
Yes, it's true, you can make perfectly good pancakes without eggs or even milk! This vegan pancake recipe uses soy milk as a substitute and the result is perfect light and fluffy pancakes.
Nutritional yeast
Definition of nutritional yeast.
Tofu and Veggie Stir-Fry
Simple Tofu and Veggie Stir-Fry with Ginger - a simple recipe for an easy Chinese-style vegetarian and vegan stir-fry with vegetables and tofu in a light ginger sauce.
Spicy TVP Veggie Burgers
These vegetarian TVP veggie burgers are high in protein and pack a bit of a kick. Feel free to omit the chili powder and cayenne if you prefer a milder veggie burger.
The Best Vegan Cheese
Which is the best vegan cheese available?
Vegetarian Casseroles
Vegetarian casseroles are great for busy nights. The dog is barking, the kids are screaming and dinner still isn't ready. Sound familiar? Time to try some of these easy one-dish vegetarian casseroles. Just turn on the oven, put a few ingredients into a dish and set the timer. Vegetarian and vegan casseroles can be either a main dish or a side dish, depending on the recipe and the size of your appetite. If you're not sure what's for dinner tonight, try one of these easy vegetarian casseroles.
Spicy Black Bean Veggie Burger
Spicy Vegetarian Black Bean Burger
Crock Pot Rice and Lentils
Indian-inspired curried rice and lentils is a full vegetarian and vegan meal right out of your crock pot or slow cooker. It couldn't be simpler.
Egg replacer
Definiton of egg replacer and how to use it.
Oatmeal Raisin Cookie Recipe
Everyone loves fresh, homemade oatmeal raisin cookies right? Well, vegans love vegan oatmeal raisin cookies too! This recipe is a vegan, egg-free and dairy-free version of classic oatmeal raisin cookies, just like mom used to make.
Vegetarian
Definition of vegetarian, also known as lacto-ovo-vegetarian.
Easy Vegan French Toast
This easy vegan French toast recipe uses bananas instead of eggs, giving it a sweet flavor.
Vegetarian Crockpot Chili
Vegetarian Crockpot Chili Recipe
Cauliflower and Potato Soup
This vegetarian and vegan recipe for cauliflower and potato soup is very low in fat and is a low-calorie vegetarian recipe. Using vegetable broth, vegan margarine and bay leaves to add flavor instead of butter gives this low-fat vegetarian soup recipe just two grams of fat per serving.
Basic Vegetable Broth Recipe
A basic and flavorful vegetable broth recipe to make vegetarian soups, vegetarian gravy, or just to add flavor to a variety of vegetarian recipes. You can use this easy vegetable broth in recipes calling for broth or stock of any kind.
Vegetarian Minestrone Soup
This recipe for vegetarian and vegan minestrone soup is filled with healthy and low-fat vegetables, and slowly simmered for maximum flavor. Vegetarian minestrone soup is makes for a light and healthy lunch or dinner soup, just add a side salad and you've got a meal. Because it contains no oil, this vegetarian minestrone soup recipe is very low in fat.
Wakame Seaweed
Definition of wakame, a seaweed and raw and living food.
Myths About the Raw Food Diet
Think that all you can eat on a raw food diet is cold fruits and vegetables? Think again! I've debunked this and several other myths about the raw food diet. Find out what even many long-term raw foodists don't know!
Crock Pot Very Veggie Chili
Get your five-a-day servings of vegetables! This crockpot vegetable chili recipe doesn't skimp on the veggies or the flavor. Just place all the ingredients in your crock pot or slow cooker, and come home to a healthy and complete vegetarian meal.
Black Bean Enchiladas
Black bean and vegetable enchiladas, stuffed full of tofu and veggies, can be made in advance and frozen, so make plenty of vegetarian enchiladas and set some aside for later. These vegetarian vegetable enchiladas are also vegan if you use a vegan soy cheese.
Easy Vegetarian Couscous Salad
A quick and easy vegetarian couscous salad recipe using canned kidney beans and pre-made salsa for a fast and nutritious meal. This couscous recipe is low-fat and also very low in calories.
Easy Indian Aloo Gobi Recipe
Aloo gobi is a vegetarian Indian food recipe consisting of spiced potatoes and cauliflower. Although it's been around for years, aloo gobi recently acheived world-wide fame through the popular British football (soccer, if you're American!) film "Bend it Like Beckham". This vegetarian aloo gobi recipe won't disappoint.
Free Things on the Web
The internet abounds with free promotional items, giveaways and more! Here's a list of websites where vegetarians and vegans can find free recipe booklets, stickers and more.
The Best Vegan Mayonnaise
Guide pick for the best vegan mayonnaise.
Tofu Spinach Lasagna Recipe
Layered with crumbled tofu and plenty of spinach, this recipe for a vegan, cheeseless lasagna is hearty and flavorful. No cheese means this recipe is much lower in fat than other traditional lasagna recipes.
Tofu "Egg" Salad
Recipe for vegan egg salad, made with tofu! With tablespoon of mustard to give it a yellowish hue, this recipe really looks and tastes like egg salad. Serve on bread with lettuce for a vegan "egg" salad sandwich.
Coconut and Tofu Curry Recipe
Although this vegetarian and vegan curry recipe isn't authentic to any ethnic cuisine per se, I find that the mild flavor really gets absorbed into the tofu and blends well with the rich coconut flavor. When served over rice, tofu curry makes for a great entree. If you're bored with the usual vegan recipes, or have some tofu on hand you need to use up, this easy dish is just right.
Indian Cauliflower Curry
A combination of Indian spices transforms this simple vegetable dish into a delight for the senses. This authentic Indian curry recipe is both vegetarian and vegan.
Crock Pot Spinach Casserole
If you can't get your family to eat their spinach, try this creamy, cheesy and vegetarian crock pot spinach casserole recipe.
Crock Pot Split Pea Soup
Soup is always an easy choice to make in a crockpot. Just add the ingredients in the morning, and forget about it until you are ready to eat it hours later. Although many split pea soup recipes use ham for added flavor, this vegetarian and vegan version packs in the spices, including thyme, sage and bay leaves for a lower fat and cholesterol version of classic split pea soup.
Quick and Easy Cheesy Pasta
A super quick and easy vegetarian pasta casserole recipe. This is a great way to use up any leftover cooked pasta you have lying around. Just "dump" a few ingredients into a dish and bake. Although you do have to cook the pasta beforehand, this pasta casserole only has five ingredients, so it really can be a time saver on a busy night.
Chinese Hoisin Stir-Fry
Using hoisin sauce is a great way to quickly add flavor to a simple vegetable stir-fry. Though this easy vegetable stir-fry recipe calls for seitan, you could substitute tofu or tempeh as well.
Black Bean Enchilada Bake
A one dish vegetarian casserole perfect for those busy nights - you can get this vegetarian enchilada bake in the oven in just a few minutes. A simple Mexican-inspired meal the whole family will enjoy.
Tofu Cheesecake Recipe
You won’t believe that this easy (and yummy!) tofu vegan cheesecake recipe is cholesterol-free and packed full of healthy soy protein. A dairy-free and vegan cream cheese makes this recipe vegan and adding tofu makes this vegan cheesecake recipe hearty and healthy. This vegan cheesecake recipe is a tasty way to add more soy to your diet.
Vegan Chocolate Chip Cookies
Vegans love chocolate chip cookies too! This classic recipe tastes just like the ones mom used to make, you won't even know they're vegan.
Basic Asian Dipping Sauce
This basic dipping sauce is perfect to serve with egg rolls, spring rolls, or to use as a sauce for stir-fries.
The Vegetarian Hundred Foods
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Best Tasting Veggie Burgers
There's so many different vegetarian and vegan veggie burger brands available at most grocery stores these days. Wondering which is best? Read on to find out!
Foods to Try
Tofu, tempeh and say what? Seven fabulous foods to try if you’re a new vegetarian or vegan.
Easy Dips
As a vegan, I'm often disappointed to attend events that serve nothing but the same ol' veggies and ranch dressing, mini-meatballs and cheese and crackers. If you've got a holiday party or a meeting coming up, serve some appetizers or munchies that all your guests can eat!
Vegetarian Vegetable Chili
Broccoli is one of my favorite vegetables, so I admit that I'm quite partial to this vegetarian vegetable chili recipe, but you could also use whatever vegetables you have on hand. Cauliflower would work well. This vegetable chili recipe is both vegetarian and vegan.
Sweet and Sour Tofu
If you've ever had a sweet and sour dish at a Chinese restaurant and wondered how they made it, this recipe is for you! Sweet and Sour Tofu with Vegetables is an easy to prepare recipe that will have your family thinking you picked up Chinese take-out!
Savory Butternut Squash Soup
A vegetarian butternut squash soup recipe with carrots and fresh chopped sage. This butternut squash soup with carrots is both vegetarian and vegan.
Vegetarian Mushroom Gravy
This easy recipe for a basic vegetarian and vegan mushroom gravy is surprisingly full of flavor!
Fat-free Apple Banana Muffins
This fat free vegan muffin recipe gets plenty of moisture (and healthy fiber) from the apples and bananas, so there's no need for margarine or oil, which adds fat as well as calories. If you're looking for a healthy fat-free or low-fat vegan breakfast, this is a good one to try.
Crock Pot Barbecue Tofu Recipe
Crock pot barbecue tofu is super easy. Just dump everything in the crock pot in the morning and you've got dinner when you come home at night! Serve over lettuce, or on toasted French bread.
Frijoles Negros (Black Beans)
Frijoles Negros (Black Beans) are a staple of Mexican cuisine. This vegetarian and vegan frijoles negros recipe is flavorful, simple to prepare and makes a great side dish or a filling for burritos.
Lentil Carrot Veggie Burgers
Got some extra lentils on hand? This is a great way to use them up. These lentil and carrot veggie burgers are a healthy alternative to the regular burgers and are both vegetarian and vegan.
Vegan Pesto
Use this vegan pesto recipe to dress up pasta, as a pizza sauce for a vegan pesto pizza, or as an appetizer with bread and crackers.
Spicy Thai Peanut Sauce
Spicy Thai Peanut Sauce with Sesame Oil
Greek Quinoa Salad Recipe
Greek quinoa salad recipe with traditional Mediterranean ingredients including feta cheese, kalamata olives and fresh herbs. You could easily make this vegetarian quinoa salad recipe vegan by omitting the feta cheese or using a vegan soy substitute.
Ten Minute TVP Taco Recipe
This vegetarian taco recipe uses store-bought salsa and taco seasoning to make a super-quick vegetarian taco filling from TVP, also known as textured vegetable protein, which is a vegan meat-substitute product.
Sesame Ginger Tofu Recipe
Baked tofu with sesame and ginger is an easy baked tofu recipe that is both vegetarian and vegan. This quick baked tofu recipe is inspired by the flavors of Asia. Simply whisk up a marinade and bake!
Chickpea Veggie Burger
Chickpea and Vegetables Veggie Burger
Creamy Shepherd's Pie
A rich and creamy vegetarian shepherd's pie recipe using lots of healthy vegetables instead of meat.
Barley and Vegetable Soup
I love the crunchy and chewy texture of barley in this easy vegetarian barley and vegetable soup recipe. Although I recommend that you simmer this barley soup for 30 minutes, it really is better if you have the time to let it cook even longer, as the flavors take time to develop. This barley and vegetable soup recipe is vegetarian and vegan.
Creole Black Bean Burgers
A generous amount of Creole seasonings as well as a dash of hot sauce lend the flavor to these vegetarian and vegan black bean burgers. For an even spicier Creole veggie burger, double the hot sauce, or add a dash of cayenne pepper to the mix.
Olive Tapenade Recipe
Olive tapenade is a great spread to serve with crackers for an easy appetizer or hor d'ouerves. This easy olive tapenade recipe is both vegetarian and vegan, and can be prepared in just a few minutes.
Guacamole Recipes
A collection of easy homemade guacamole recipes to try. If you're looking to try the perfect avocado dip, you'll find a variety of homemade guacamole recipes here, whether you want a quick and easy recipe that you can whip up in five minutes flat, or a traditional fire-roasted Mexican guacamole recipe, you'll find it here!
Chinese Hot and Sour Soup
Chinese Hot and Sour Soup is a light meal or accompaniment eaten any time of day. My Taiwanese roomate in college used to prepare vegetarian hot and sour soup for breakfast on occasion, and I heartily ate it up! This recipe is both vegetarian and vegan. It is somewhat light, however, so feel free to add in some tofu or seitan.
Vegetarian Barbeques
Wondering what to throw on the grill for your veggie friends? Here's some quick tips to help you have a fabulous barbeque that everyone will be sure to enjoy.
Easy Mexican Rice Recipe
Mexican rice is a traditional rice dish that is very easy to prepare. First, the rice is lightly toasted with garlic, onions and other spices, then slowly simmered with tomatoes. This easy Mexican rice recipe uses vegetable broth, making it both vegetarian and vegan.
Vegetarian Indian Recipes
Dozens of vegetarian and vegan Indian recipes to try if you're looking to duplicate your favorite restaurant dishes at home, including quick and easy vegetarian Indian aloo gobi to traditional vegetarian Indian samosas.
Southern Fried "Chicken"
This recipe isn't healthy by any means, but it sure is good! Deep fried seitan and a blend of spices create a dish that's really quite similar in appearance and taste to chicken!
Vegetarian Soup Recipes
Of all the dozens of healthy vegetarian soup recipes I've posted, here are the most popular recipes, according to you! All of these soup recipes are vegetarian, and most are vegan as well.
What is the raw food diet?
A raw foods vegan diet consists of unprocessed vegan foods that have not been heated above 115 degrees Fahrenheit (46 degrees Celsius). "Raw foodists" or those that follow a raw foods diet believe that foods cooked above this temperature have lost a significant amount of their nutritional value and are harmful to the body.
Red Curry Tofu and Veggies
This Thai inspired recipe for a basic red curry sauce will go best served over steamed white rice, though you could always eat it plain as a curry soup dish. Though the recipe calls for tofu, carrots, peas and baby corn, you can use just about any vegetable you have on hand, and adjust the cooking time accordingly if needed. This Thai red curry recipe is both vegetarian and vegan.
Vegetarian Enchilada Casserole
You can get this Mexican-inspired casserole into the oven in just a few minutes, so it makes a great meal for a busy day. Kids love this recipe too, but you may want to cut the amount of chilies in half. This vegetarian recipe could easily be made vegan by using a vegan soy cheese instead of regular cheese.
Cheesy Vegetarian Potato Soup
Cheesy Vegetarian Potato Soup Recipe
Easy Mexican Enchilada Sauce
Try this recipe for a quick and easy enchilada sauce recipe and make your own home made enchilada sauce. This Mexican food recipe is both vegetarian and vegan.
Vegan Applesauce Cake
This vegan and low-fat cake recipe uses applesauce instead of eggs or oil, making it nearly fat-free and guilt-free! Though its a little bit heavier than other cakes, the generous amount of cocoa makes this vegan cake absolutely heavenly.
Easy Vegetarian Pad Thai
An authentic pad Thai recipe usually has tamarind juice or pulp to give it a distinct orange hue and sweet flavor. Tamarind can be hard to find, however, depending on where you live. Try this easy vegetarian and vegan version instead.
Light and Crispy Spring Rolls
This basic vegetarian spring roll recipe uses low-fat and low-calorie ingredients, so it makes for a very light appetizer or small meal. A vegetarian and vegan spring roll recipe with lettuce, cucumbers, sprouts and noodles.
Lacto-vegetarian
Definition of lacto-vegetarian.
Meat and the Environment
Wondering exactly how it is that vegetarianism and environmentalism are related? Read on.
Vegan Blueberry Muffins Recipe
Classic blueberry muffins can easily be made vegan by using vegan margarine, soy milk and egg replacer. These easy blueberry muffins are egg-free, dairy-free, and much lower in fat than regular muffins. If you're looking for a vegan blueberry muffin recipe, this is the one to try.
Stock Your Vegetarian Pantry
Cooking vegetarian is easy when you have a few key ingredients on hand. Keeping a well-stocked pantry will enable you to whip up a variety of healthy and satisfying meals at any time.
Low-Fat Pumpkin Cookies
Make healthy pumpkin cookies that are very low-fat by using applesauce instead of margarine or oil. These healthy pumpkin cookies are dairy-free and vegan as well. Try serving these pumpkin cookies at Halloween or Thanksgiving for a healthy and low-fat pumpkin dessert.
Thai Coconut Vegetable Soup
Traditionally, Thai coconut soup, or tom kha is made with lots of spices such as galangal and lemongrass and also with chicken. This easy vegetarian Thai coconut soup is made with fresh cilantro, lime and cayenne to duplicate the Thai flavors with some more commonly found ingredients. A reviewer said of this coconut soup recipe, "This soup is awesome. My husband and I both loved it." I also like to add some diced and sauteed tofu to coconut soup.
Palak "Paneer" with Tofu
Traditional Indian Palak Paneer is made from a soft cheese that is not aged, called paneer. Many westernized versions of this recipe with use ricotta for a reasonable fascimile. This recipe for Palak Paneer, however uses tofu instead of paneer, for a vegan dish.
Thai Peanut Sauce with Ginger
This is a mild Thai peanut sauce recipe, perfect for kids who love peanut butter. If you prefer a spicier version, you can add extra red pepper flakes or even fresh diced chilies. Serve your Thai peanut sauce over pasta or noodles, or use as a dip for veggies. You can also use Thai peanut sauce as a salad dressing if you add some extra liquid to thin it out a bit. This Thai peanut sauce with ginger recipe is both vegetarian and vegan.
Vegetable Fried Rice Recipe
This recipe for fried rice with veggies will remind you of the fried rice served at Chinese restaurants. Feel free to add more veggies or some tofu for a heartier dish. This recipe is both vegetarian and vegan.
Thai Stir Fry with Hoisin
Thai-style tofu and vegetables stir fry with ginger, hoisin sauce and fresh herbs.
Tofu Sloppy Joes Recipe
Adults love sloppy joes just as much as kids do! This easy vegetarian sloppy joes recipe with tofu is a healthier and lower-fat version.
Vegetarian Mock Chicken
Vegetarian mock chicken salad, soy chicken nuggets, southern-fried vegetarian chicken and more!
Tahini - What is tahini?
Definition of tahini, a vegan sesame seed paste used in many ethnic cuisines.
Flexitarian/Semi-vegetarian
Definition of flexitarian, also known as semi-vegetarian.
Basic Guacamole Recipe
If you need your avocados to turn into guacamole super quick, or you've never made guacamole before, this is the recipe to try. Using just a few simple ingredients and pre-made salsa makes this homemade guacamole recipe quick and easy to prepare and absolutely foolproof.
Mexican Black Bean Soup Recipe
Spicy vegetarian black bean soup is full of the flavors of Mexico. With jalapenos, chili and cumin simmered on the stove, this vegetarian and vegan Mexican recipe is sure to please.
Miso
Definition of miso. Wondering what miso is and where to find it? Read on for the definition of miso, a few common uses of miso and tips on where to find miso if you're shopping for it!
Easy Collard Greens with Rice
You'll love eating your collard greens if they're spiced and cooked properly. This is a simple vegetarian and vegan recipe for collard greens with just a few basic spices to give them a bit of a kick! Collard greens and rice makes a simple vegetable side dish, or, add some sauteed tofu to turn it into an entree.
Raw Food "Burrito" Recipe
These lettuce wraps have a hint of Mexican spiciness to them, hence the "burrito" simile. These wraps make a great entree for a raw food meal or a raw food potluck.
Vegetable Miso Soup Recipe
Vegetable Miso Soup Recipe. This is a quick and easy miso soup filled with plenty of vegetables. It's still a very light soup, so it makes a good starter or a warming afternoon snack.
Garlic Miso Soup
Quick and Easy Garlic Miso Soup Recipe
Barley Lentil Vegetable Soup
Vegetarian barley lentil soup combines whole grains, high-protein lentils and plenty of healthy and high-fiber vegetables, so it just couldn't possibly be more good for you! This vegetarian barley soup recipe is very low in fat, as it uses no oil, butter or margarine, and as a vegan recipe, it is naturally cholesterol-free.
Leftover Rice
Do you always seem to have leftover rice on hand? If you've got some leftover rice that you'd rather not go to waste, here are some easy ways to turn your plain steamed leftover white or brown rice into a fabulous new meal or side dish!
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Easy Low-Fat Baked Sweet Potato Fries

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