OUR VEGETARIAN BLOG
IRISH STEW
This stew tastes even better as leftovers, once the flavors have had a chance to develop. Serve it with mashed potatoes for a deliciously comforting meal.YIELD: SERVES 21 Tbs. olive oil10 small frozen pearl onions, thawed1 medium carrot, cut into ½-inch pieces (⅔…
GRILLABLE VEGGIE BURGERS
The secret “glue” that holds homemade veggie burgers together on an outdoor grill is overcooked pasta. A couple of other tips for success: Be sure to pat the beans dry before you add them to the patty mixture, and use a stainless-steel grill topper for a more stable…
GREEK-STYLE LENTIL BURGERS
Take these veggie burgers to an omnivore cookout and your meat-eating friends will want to try them. They’re such a delicious change from the usual barbecue fare.YIELD: SERVES 8BURGERS½ cup dried lentils2 Tbs. olive oil, plus more for brushing patties1 small onion,…
GREEK MEATBALLS WITH FETA CHEESE
Seitan and cottage cheese get blended together for veg meatballs that will fool even diehard omnivores. This recipe makes a lot—leftovers are great in sandwiches or can be reheated.YIELD: SERVES 12 (MAKES 48 MEATBALLS)3 8-oz. pkg. plain seitan, rinsed and drained1…
GLAZED MAPLE-MUSTARD TEMPEH BOURGIGNON
Shiitake mushrooms, marinated tempeh, and flavorings like herbes de Provence and balsamic vinegar make this updated classic a taste sensation.YIELD: SERVES 42 cups medium-bodied red wine, such as Pinot Noir1 8-oz. pkg. tempeh, cut into 1-inch cubes1 small onion,…
BROILED TOFU & STEAMED MUSTARD GREENS WITH SPICY MANGO SAUCE
Mustard greens serve as a bed for broiled tofu with a hot mango sauce. Other greens to try in this recipe: Asian mustard greens, broccoli raab, Chinese broccoli, or collard greens.YIELD: SERVES 82 Tbs. canola oil1 small onion, quartered and thinly sliced (½ cup)1…
BROCCOLI MEATBALLS WITH GARLIC-TOMATO SAUCE
Ground almonds and eggs hold these veggie-laced alternatives to traditional meatballs together. For appetizer-size meatballs, shape into 30 smaller rounds instead of 12, and bake 15 to 20 minutes.YIELD: SERVES 4MEATBALLS4 cups broccoli florets (1 large head)1 cup raw…
BRAISED SEITAN CUTLETS IN MUSHROOM & RED WINE SAUCE
If you can’t find large seitan slabs for cutlets, simply use smaller pieces: dust them in flour, sauté, then add to sauce before serving.YIELD: SERVES 21 8-oz. pkg. seitan, drained and halved into 2 thin cutlets1 Tbs. unbleached flour1 Tbs. olive oil¼ lb. mushrooms,…
WHITE BEAN, BULGUR & NECTARINE SALAD
Tiny whole grains such as bulgur, quinoa, and millet pair well with fresh fruit in salads because they soak up all the sweet juices. Cannellini beans add a creamy texture and make the salad filling enough to be served as a main course.YIELD: SERVES 4½ cup bulgur…
WARM FARRO PILAF WITH DRIED CRANBERRIES
This recipe calls for pearled farro, which cooks much faster than whole regular farro, and it doesn’t require soaking before it is prepared.YIELD: SERVES 6FARRO1 Tbs. olive oil1 medium carrot, cut in half1 celery rib, cut in half½ small onion1¼ cups pearled farro4…
STUFFED EGGPLANT WITH LENTILS & MILLET
Whole grains make great fillings for vegetables like these hearty stuffed eggplant halves. Millet freezes well, too, so you might want to double or triple the recipe and freeze the extras for fast, filling weeknight meals.YIELD: SERVES 4EGGPLANT2 eggplants, halved…
SORGHUM & SUN-DRIED TOMATO PESTO TABBOULEH
Tender-chewy, round sorghum grains can stand in for small pasta shapes and Israeli couscous. Here, it’s used in a simple Middle Eastern grain salad.YIELD: SERVES 6½ cup sorghum, rinsed and drained½ cup prepared sun-dried tomato pesto1 English cucumber, peeled and…