OUR VEGETARIAN BLOG
QUICK WALNUT PÂTÉ SANDWICHES WITH PEARS & ARUGULA
Toasted walnuts are blended with beans and garlic to make a tasty pâté spread. Pears add a sweet, juicy crunch to sandwiches. Try them in place of tomatoes or other veggies.YIELD: MAKES 8 SANDWICHESWALNUT PÂTÉ1 cup walnut pieces1½ cups cooked cannellini beans or 1…
COLLARD GREEN WRAPS WITH MISO-GINGER SWEET POTATOES
Tofu, edamame, and mashed, seasoned sweet potatoes are wrapped in collard leaves for a flavorful lunch option with a hint of spice. The filling can also be spread on whole-grain toast or wrapped in tortillas.YIELD: SERVES 42 small sweet potatoes (1 lb.)2 Tbs. white…
CAROLINA-STYLE BARBECUE SANDWICHES
A tangy mustard-based sauce distinguishes Carolina-style barbecue from its sweeter Kansas City cousin. This recipe makes 2 cups of sauce, leaving plenty to serve on the side. For crunch in your sandwiches, serve with coleslaw.YIELD: SERVES 41 cup apple cider vinegar⅔…
BAGUETTE SANDWICHES WITH ROASTED RED PEPPER SPREAD
Cream cheese soaks up all the sweet, tangy flavor of roasted red peppers in an easy-to-prepare sandwich filling. Slipping cucumber between the filling and the lettuce helps keep the greens from wilting if the sandwiches are made ahead. Feel free to pile on more…
VEGETARIAN PHO (VIETNAMESE NOODLE SOUP)
The national soup of Vietnam is a bowl of rice noodles, fresh herbs, and bean sprouts swimming in a fragrant broth.YIELD: SERVES 6BROTH6 cups low-sodium vegetable broth3 large shallots, sliced (1 cup)½ cup dried shiitake mushrooms10 cloves garlic, peeled and crushed3…
SWISS CHARD, WHITE BEAN & POTATO SOUP
This soup may very well become your go-to winter weeknight dinner, it’s so quick and so easy. Adding a few chunky pieces of potato gives it a hearty feel, and you can substitute any greens you have on hand for the chard.YIELD: SERVES 63 cups cooked or 2 15-oz. cans…
SPLIT PEA, FENNEL & SPINACH SOUP
Old-fashioned split pea soup gets a modern update with fresh and dried fennel and a last-minute addition of baby spinach that also brightens the soup’s color.YIELD: SERVES 82 cups chopped fresh fennel (1 bulb)1 large onion, chopped (2 cups)3 cloves garlic, minced (1…
SPICY PEANUT STEW
This West African stew gets its distinctive taste from creamy peanut butter and chile-laced chopped tomatoes. It’s served over rice and garnished with watercress for a one-dish meal.YIELD: SERVES 62 Tbs. olive oil1 medium onion, diced (about 1 cup)1 celery stalk,…
SMOKY VEGETABLE & WHEAT BERRY STEW
Wheat berries and dried white beans are cooked directly within this long-simmering soup, lending body and flavor to the broth. Feel free to substitute other beans for the white beans—heirloom varieties work especially well.YIELD: SERVES 4½ cup dried white beans2 Tbs….
PASILLA CHILE POSOLE
This hearty Mexican stew is flavored with mild pasilla chiles, which are sold dried in small packages. The garnishes make for a fun meal that lets everyone at the table customize their serving according to taste.YIELD: SERVES 4POSOLE2 4- to 5-inch dried pasilla…
NEW WORLD CHILI
This chili showcases ingredients that early explorers discovered in the New World—pinto beans, corn, tomatoes, and lima beans. Sprinkle diced avocado and chopped red onion on top for a flavorful garnish. For stovetop prep, all of the ingredients except the avocado and…
MOROCCAN LENTIL STEW
This exotically-flavored stew is made with easy-tofind spices and ingredients, including prepared lentil soup. It can be stretched to feed a crowd when ladled over rice, couscous, quinoa, or potatoes.YIELD: SERVES 61 Tbs. olive oil1 cup chopped onion3 cloves garlic,…