OUR VEGETARIAN BLOG
Grilled Veggie-Cheese Sandwiches
START TO FINISH: 20 minutes MAKES 4 sandwiches 8 slices crusty country white or whole wheat bread 2 tablespoons butter, softened 2 tablespoons bottled ranch salad dressing 1⁄2 cup sliced roma tomatoes and/or cucumber 4 ounces American, cheddar, provolone, or Monterey…
Savory Vegetable Open-Face Sandwiches
START TO FINISH: 20 minutes MAKES 4 sandwiches 1⁄2 of an 8-ounce tub light cream cheese spread 1 tablespoon snipped fresh dill or 1 teaspoon dried dill 1⁄4 teaspoon salt 1⁄8 teaspoon ground black pepper 2 whole wheat bagels, split and toasted, or 4 slices whole wheat…
Panini without the Press
START TO FINISH: 30 minutes MAKES 4 sandwiches 8 slices sourdough bread 2 tablespoons olive oil 1⁄4 cup mayonnaise 2 medium tomatoes, thinly sliced 1 medium zucchini, thinly sliced diagonally 1 small red onion, thinly sliced 1⁄4 cup oil-packed dried tomatoes, drained…
Tomato-Basil Panini
PREP: 20 minutes COOK: 2 minutes per batch MAKES 4 sandwiches 4 cups spinach 8 slices whole wheat bread; four 6-inch whole wheat hoagie buns, split; or 2 whole wheat pita bread rounds, halved crosswise and split horizontally 1 medium tomato, cut into 8 slices 1⁄8…
Panini with Grilled Mushrooms
START TO FINISH: 25 minutes MAKES 4 sandwiches 3 6- to 8-ounce fresh portobello mushrooms 3 tablespoons olive oil 3 tablespoons red wine vinegar 6 cloves garlic, minced 1⁄2 teaspoon freshly ground black pepper 1⁄4 teaspoon salt 4 slices mozzarella cheese (4 ounces) 4…
Spinach-Mushroom Quesadillas
START TO FINISH: 30 minutes MAKES 4 servings 1⁄2 cup thinly sliced red onion 2 cloves garlic, minced 1 tablespoon olive oil 8 ounces fresh portobello mushrooms, coarsely chopped 1 9-ounce package fresh spinach 1⁄2 cup shredded mozzarella cheese (2 ounces) 1⁄2 cup…
Veggie Salad in a Pocket
PREP: 20 minutes CHILL: 2 to 24 hours MAKES 4 sandwiches 1 cup chopped yellow summer squash and/or zucchini 3⁄4 cup chopped broccoli 2⁄3 cup seeded and chopped roma tomatoes (2 medium) 8 pitted kalamata or ripe olives, chopped 2 tablespoons snipped fresh Italian…
Roasted Tofu and Veggie Pockets
PREP: 25 minutes ROAST/BAKE: 11 minutes OVEN: 450°F MAKES 6 sandwiches Nonstick cooking spray 1⁄2 of a 16- to 18-ounce package extra-firm tub-style tofu (fresh bean curd) 1 cup thin red or yellow sweet pepper strips (1 medium) 1 cup thinly sliced zucchini (1 small) 1…
White Bean and Goat Cheese Wraps
START TO FINISH: 20 minutes MAKES 6 sandwiches 1 19-ounce can cannellini beans (white kidney beans), rinsed and drained 4 ounces soft goat cheese (chèvre) 1 tablespoon snipped fresh oregano 1 tablespoon snipped fresh Italian (flat-leaf) parsley 6 8-inch whole wheat…
Barbecue Tempeh Wraps
PREP: 20 minutes CHILL: 1 hour MAKES 4 sandwiches 1⁄4 cup light mayonnaise 1 tablespoon lemon juice 1⁄4 teapoon ground black pepper 2 cups shredded cabbage with carrot (coleslaw mix) 1 small apple, cored and thinly sliced 2 tablespoons thinly sliced green onion (1) 2…
Soy Bacon and Pesto Wraps
START TO FINISH: 30 minutes MAKES 4 servings 1 cup frozen shelled sweet soybeans (edamame) 2 tablespoons snipped fresh cilantro 2 tablespoons lemon juice 2 tablespoons water 1 medium fresh jalapeño chile pepper, seeded and chopped* 1 clove garlic, halved 4 slices soy…
Egg and Vegetable Salad Wraps
START TO FINISH: 30 minutes MAKES 6 servings 3 hard-cooked eggs, chopped 1⁄2 cup chopped cucumber 1⁄2 cup chopped zucchini or yellow summer squash 1⁄4 cup chopped red onion 1⁄4 cup shredded carrot 2 tablespoons fat-free mayonnaise or light mayonnaise 1 tablespoon…