Recipe Index: Vegetarian

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Quinoa con Queso

Quinoa served with sauce of fresh tomatoes, onions, garlic, and queso fresco, or fresh farmer's cheese.

Quinoa Pilaf

South American high-protein quinoa, cooked with onions, garlic, bell peppers, pilaf style, with chopped fresh herbs added for the finish.

Quinoa Salad with Black Beans, Corn, and Tomatoes

Quinoa salad with black beans, corn, fresh tomatoes, jalapeños, farmers cheese, lime juice, and cilantro.

Radish Salad with Mint and Pistachios

Fresh red radish salad with mint, shallots, lemon, and toasted pistachios.

Raw Kale Salad with Balsamic, Pine Nuts, and Parmesan

Raw kale salad with Tuscan kale, toasted pine nuts, balsamic, and grated Parmesan.

Red Lentil Dal

Simple Indian dal, made with red lentils, onions, garlic, spices, tomatoes, and cilantro.

Refried Beans

Traditional Mexican refried beans recipe, both regular and pressure cooker methods.

Refried Black Beans

Black beans, cooked and then fried and mashed with onion, garlic, chili, and cilantro.

Rice Pilaf

My mother's rice pilaf recipe, made with long grain white rice, onion, celery, stock, seasoned salt, pepper, and cayenne.

Rice Pilaf with Mushrooms and Pine Nuts

Rice pilaf, rice browned first then cooked in stock with mushrooms, onions, and toasted pine nuts.

Rice with Carrot, Lemon, Onion and Mint

Festive rice recipe with carrot, lemon, onion, and mint.

Roasted Asparagus

Quick and easy roasted asparagus recipe, with thick asparagus spears, olive oil, garlic, salt, pepper, and a little lemon juice.

Roasted Baby Carrots

Tender young carrots, roasted with red onions with rosemary, salt, and pepper, until lightly caramelized.

Roasted Beets with Balsamic Glaze

Ruby red beets, oven roasted, then tossed with a little orange zest and a balsamic glaze.

Roasted Broccoli

Broccoli, tossed in olive oil, lemon juice and salt, roasted and served with parmesan cheese and lots of black pepper.

Roasted Brussels Sprouts

Brussels sprouts, oven-roasted with garlic, olive oil, lemon juice, salt, pepper, and Parmesan cheese.

Roasted Butternut Squash, Radicchio, and Onion

Butternut squash, radicchio and onion roasted in the oven and tossed with olive oil, toasted pine nuts and grated cheese.

Roasted Cauliflower

Oven roasted cauliflower recipe, made with cauliflower florets, garlic, lemon, olive oil, and Parmesan cheese.

Roasted Eggplant and Tomato Soup

Roasted eggplant and tomato soup recipe made with oven roasted tomatoes, carrots, garlic, chickpeas, and eggplant. Seasoned with curry powder and cilantro.

Roasted Fennel

Quick and easy roasted fennel recipe. Sliced fennel oven roasted in olive oil and balsamic vinegar.

Roasted Garlic

How to roast whole heads of garlic in the oven so you can eat warm, toasty cloves right out of the garlic head.

Roasted Green Beans with Onions and Walnuts

Oven roasted green beans, drizzled and cooked with balsamic vinegar, honey, thyme, and garlic.

Roasted New Potatoes

Oven roasted new potatoes recipe with olive oil, garlic, rosemary, and halved new potatoes.

Roasted New Potatoes with Caramelized Onions and Truffle Oil

Roasted new potatoes recipe with caramelized onions and truffle oil. An incredibly easy way to take roasted potatoes to whole new level of deliciousness.

Roasted Parsnips

Parsnips roasted in butter and stock with parsley, chives, garlic, and a touch of horseradish.

Roasted Poblanos in Cream Sauce (Rajas con Crema)

Flame roasted poblano chiles, cut into strips and cooked with onions, Mexican crema, and Monterey Jack cheese. Serve with tortillas.

Roasted Red Pepper Potato Soup

Roasted red bell pepper soup with potato, garlic, onion, and red bell peppers.

Roasted Tomato Soup with Chipotle

Roasted tomatoes, onions, garlic and red peppers puréed into a smooth soup with smoky chipotle chiles.

Roasted Zucchini with Garlic

Roasted zucchini recipe, fresh zucchini, cut lengthwise, oven-roasted with olive oil, garlic, black pepper, and Herbes de Provence.

Rustic Onion Tart

Rustic onion tart with caramelized red onions, Gruyere cheese, and an all-butter crust.

Saffron Rice Pilaf

Indian rice pilaf, seasoned with saffron, cardamom, cinnamon, cloves, orange zest, pistachios, and almonds. Also called parsi pulao.

Sauteed Baby Artichokes

Recipe for baby artichokes, sauteed with onions and garlic, served with grated Parmesan cheese.

Sautéed Chard and Onions with Caraway

Sauteed onions with chard, caraway seeds and a touch of honey.

Sautéed Greens with Pine Nuts and Raisins

Sautéed kale, mustard, turnip, beet or collard greens, tossed with toasted pine nuts, golden raisins, a little red pepper and black pepper. Sicilian-style greens.

Sautéed Kale with Smoked Paprika

The best sautéed kale you will ever taste. Seasoned with smoked paprika and crushed chile pepper flakes.

Sautéed Kale with Tahini Sauce

Chopped kale sautéed with onions and garlic, mixed with a sauce of sesame tahini, sesame oil, lemon juice, and salt.

Sautéed Kale with Toasted Cashews

Chopped fresh kale, lightly sautéed in olive oil with onions and red pepper flakes. Tossed with toasted cashews.

Sautéed Swiss Chard Ribs with Cream and Pasta

Swiss chard ribs, sautee in butter and cream, served with pasta.

Sautéed Swiss Chard with Mustard Seeds

Swiss chard, quickly sautéed with shallots and mustard seeds, seasoned with salt and rice vinegar.

Sautéed Zucchini with Gruyere

Simple sauteed zucchini recipe with onion, garlic, fresh tarragon, basil, and Gruyere Swiss cheese.

Scalloped Turnips

Baked scalloped turnips. Sliced turnips and onions baked in milk and cream with salt and pepper.

Seared Sugar Snap Peas

Sugar snap peas seared in olive oil with green onions, mint, lemon zest and black pepper.

Sesame and Cilantro Vermicelli Salad

Asian pasta salad with thin vermicelli pasta, sesame oil, soy sauce, crushed red chili pepper, honey, and cilantro.

Shaved Fennel Salad

Simple and easy fennel salad with shaved fennel, olive oil, lemon juice, thyme, parsley, and Parmesan.

Sherry Potatoes

Sherry potatoes, thinly sliced russet potatoes baked in the oven with butter and dry sherry.

Sichuan Eggplant

Eggplant cooked Sichuan-style with plenty of garlic, ginger, scallions, and lots of heat! Perfect for all you fire eaters out there.

Sichuan Style Stir-Fried Chinese Long Beans

Long and crunchy Chinese green beans, quickly stir-fried Sichuan style with red chilies, Sichuan peppercorns, and sesame oil.

Simple Cauliflower Soup

Simple and easy cauliflower soup with just cauliflower, butter, salt, olive oil, and chives.

Simple Peas and Onions

Quick and easy peas and onions, a go-to side for almost any meal.

Simple Salsa

Quick and easy tomato and green chile salsa, with canned cooked tomatoes, green chiles, scallions, garlic, oil, vinegar, oregano, and cilantro.

Skillet Tortilla Pizza

Super easy individual pizzas made with flour tortillas, mozzarella cheese, tomato sauce and basil, in a cast iron skillet on the stovetop.

Snow Peas with Pine Nuts and Mint

Snow peas lightly sauteed and tossed with toasted pine nuts, mint, garlic, olive oil, and sesame oil.

Soba Noodle Salad

Delicious cold soba noodle salad made with buckwheat soba noodles, mango, red bell pepper, garlic, basil, mint, peanuts, lime and sesame oil.

Spaghetti Squash and Chard Sauté

Spaghetti squash, first baked, then shredded and sautéed with chard, garlic, rosemary, and Parmesan.

Spanish Rice

My mother's signature Spanish rice recipe, a delicious accompaniment to steak, chicken, and Mexican entrees such as tacos or enchiladas. Spanish rice is browned first with onions and garlic, then cooked in chicken stock with added tomato.

Spanish Roasted Potatoes with Tomato Sauce

A classic Spanish tapas appetizer known as patatas bravas, or angry potatoes - roasted potatoes tossed with a spicy, smoky tomato sauce.

Spanish Romesco Sauce

Classic Spanish Romesco sauce, made with roasted red peppers, almonds, garlic and tomatoes.

Spanish Tortilla

Classic Spanish tortilla, or a Spanish potato omelette, with the emphasis on potato. Thinly sliced potatoes, fried in olive oil, layered in a pan, covered with beaten eggs, and cooked.

Spicy Corn Fritters

Zesty, spicy corn fritters, served with a sweet chili sauce. Step-by-step instructions with photos.

Spicy Cranberry Sauce with Pinot Noir

A delightful spin on classic cranberry sauce. Spicy cranberry sauce with ginger, Pinot Noir red wine, curry powder, and Chinese five-spice.

Spicy Pumpkin Soup

I love pumpkin soup, don't you? This recipe is adapted from one featured in Oprah Magazine. Creamy and spicy pumpkin soup made with pumpkin puree, chicken broth, milk and cream, and a mixture of curry, coriander, and cayenne.

Spicy Vegetarian Chili

Vegetarian chili with eggplant, plum tomatoes, onion, garlic, zucchini, bell peppers, jalapenos, white beans, kidney beans, and cilantro.

Spicy Zucchini Soup

Fresh and summery spicy zucchini soup with zucchini, onion, jalapeño, bread, mint and cilantro.

Spicy, Citrusy Black Beans

Black beans cooked with onions, chili peppers, garlic, oregano, red chili sauce, chipotle, cumin, orange juice and lime.

Spinach

Classic spinach recipe. The best way to cook delicious fresh spinach, with olive oil and garlic. Step-by-step instructions and photographs.

Spinach and Orzo Salad

Classic spinach and orzo salad with orzo pasta, fresh spinach, feta cheese, pine nuts, Greek olives, and red onion.

Spinach Gratin with Hard Boiled Eggs

Spinach gratin made with chopped blanched spinach, mixed with nutmeg infused béchamel, with hard boiled eggs and gruyere cheese. Gratin d'epinard aux oeufs.

Spinach Ricotta Gnocchi

Spinach ricotta gnocchi, Italian dumplings made with ricotta cheese, spinach, flour, and egg, served with a tomato goat cheese sauce.

Spinach with Sesame and Garlic

Asian spinach recipe with sesame and garlic. A simple Korean method for cooking spinach.

Spring Fava Bean Fennel Salad

Fresh fava bean salad with sliced fennel, mint, scallions, and Parmesan.

Spring Minestrone Soup

A springtime version of the classic Italian minestrone, with peas, new potatoes, artichoke hearts, asparagus and spring greens.

Spring Pea Hummus

A tangy, vibrant dip or hummus-like spread made from peas, tahini, sour cream and mint.

Steamed Broccoli

Delicious basic steamed broccoli recipe, the easiest way to cook this wonderful vegetable.

Stewed Tomatoes with Butter Toasted Croutons

Stewed tomatoes with basil and freshly made toasted buttered croutons.

Stir Fried Japanese Eggplant with Ginger and Miso

Japanese eggplant slices, gently stir fried with red chilies, ginger, and miso.

Summer Pea Soup

Delicious fresh pea soup recipe with petit peas, mint, cream, broth, and shallots.

Summer Squash Salad

Summer squash salad. Zucchini carpaccio. Thinly sliced summer squash served with olive oil, lemon juice, mint, Parmesan cheese, and toasted pine nuts.

Sweet and Sour Onions

Sweet and sour braised pearl or boiling onions flavored with vinegar and honey.

Sweet and Sour Red Cabbage

Traditional German and Austrian sweet and sour red cabbage. Shredded red cabbage cooked with vinegar, sugar, and butter.

Sweet and Spicy Mushroom Stir Fry

A simple sweet and spicy mushroom stir fry using honey, ginger, garlic, and dried chilies.

Sweet Potato Mash with Mint

Sweet potatoes cooked and mashed with onions, mint, cilantro, garlic, and olive oil. Puerto Rican boniato recipe.

Swiss Chard

Swiss chard recipe, sautéed in olive oil with garlic and crushed red pepper.

Swiss Chard Tzatziki (Yogurt Dip)

Tzatziki recipe with yogurt, garlic, lemon juice, olive oil, and Swiss chard instead of cucumbers.

Swiss Chard with Olives

Swiss chard, or other leafy green, sautéed with green olives, capers, green onions, and rosemary.

Tabbouleh

Fresh and easy tabbouleh parsley and bulgur wheat salad, with fresh parsley, mint, bulgur soaked in stock, tomatoes, olive oil and lemon juice.

Tarragon Corn

Fresh corn kernels, poached slowly with shallots in butter and ouzo, with fresh tarragon stirred in to serve.

Tarragon Corn Chowder

A light corn chowder with fresh corn, yukon gold potatoes, chopped fennel and onion, and fresh tarragon.

Three Bean Salad

Classic American three bean salad, perfect for summer picnics and potlucks. With cannellini beans, kidney beans, garbanzo beans, celery, red onion, parsley, and a sweet and sour dressing.

Toasted Pumpkin Seeds

Don't throw away the pumpkin seeds from your pumpkin! Toast them in the oven for a delicious and healthy Halloween snack. Toasted pumpkin seeds recipe.

Tomato Pie

Fresh chopped tomatoes, basil and onions, topped with mixture of shredded cheese and mayonnaise, baked in a pie shell.

Tomato, Onion, Avocado Salad

Fresh tomato, red onion, and avocado salad, seasoned Italian style with oregano, fresh parsley, garlic, olive oil, wine vinegar, salt and pepper.

Turnip and Potato Patties

Are you a turnip lover? If so, you must try this delicious turnip and potato patties recipe. A cross between pancakes and fritters, but made with turnips and potatoes.

Tuscan Scrambled Eggs

Slow cooked tomatoes and onions are the base for this delicious scrambled eggs recipe.

Ultra-Thin-Crust Pizza with Onions, Mushrooms, and Ricotta

A quick and easy recipe for an ultra-thin crust pizza topped with onions, mushrooms, and ricotta cheese. Uses flour tortillas as the pizza base.

Vegetable Soup with Sweet Basil

Wonderful vegetable soup recipe with fresh tomatoes, leeks, potato, onion, celery, zucchini, green beans, carrots, and basil. From Wolfang Puck's mother.

Vegetarian Banana Leaf Tamales

Banana leaf tamales recipe. Tamale corn masa, stuffed with cheese, calabasitas squash, carrots, tomatoes, garlic, and chili sauce, wrapped in banana leaves and steamed.

Vegetarian Spinach and Mushroom Lasagna

Vegetarian lasagna with spinach, shiitake and cremini mushrooms, ricotta, Mozzarella, and pecorino cheeses.

Veggie Tacos

Veggie tacos with onions, zucchini, tomatoes, green chiles, jalapeños, cheddar and cotija cheeses, and cilantro in corn tortillas.

Vietnamese Daikon and Carrot Pickles

Easy to make, Vietnamese Do Chua, slightly sweet pickled carrots and daikon radishes.

Walnut Parsley Pesto

A traditional winter pesto made from parsley and walnuts instead of basil and pine nuts.

Watercress Soup

Watercress soup made with onions, potatoes, a little white wine and bunches of fresh watercress.

Wax Beans with Mint

Simple wax beans recipe with wax, or yellow green beans, chopped mint, olive oil, and salt. Delicious combination of mint with the beans.

White Bean and Vegetable Soup

Hearty white bean soup with onions, cabbage, tomatoes, celery, carrots, potato, squash, broth, and Parmesan cheese.

White Beans and Cherry Tomato Salad

White bean and cherry tomato salad with a dressing of rosemary infused olive oil, garlic, Parmesan, anchovies, and lemon.

White Gazpacho

Cool, refreshing, and filling, this classic Spanish white gazpacho is made with bread, almonds, cucumbers, grapes, olive oil, and garlic.

Wild Rice Cranberry Pecan Salad

Wild rice salad with cranberries, pecans, green onions, orange zest, and wild rice. A perfect accompaniment to many fall and winter dishes - roast chicken, stews, pork chops.

Winter Root Vegetable Slaw

It looks like cole slaw, but this shredded salad of root veggies -- carrots, radishes, parsnips and celery root -- is an excellent accompaniment to heavier winter foods.

Zucchini Breakfast Casserole

Savory zucchini casserole with eggs, ricotta cheese, Parmesan, plum tomatoes, bread, and basil. Zucchini ricotta strata.

Zucchini Fritters

Favorite zucchini fritters recipe, similar to potato latkes-but with zucchini.

Zucchini Ricotta Frittata

Zucchini frittata made with eggs, ricotta and Parmesan cheese, zucchini, basil and thyme.

Zucchini with Thyme

Simple zucchini recipe, zucchini strips cooked with butter, onion, parsley, bouillon, and thyme.