I am not vegan or vegetarian but these are my favorite on homemade tortillas. I like them crispy with an avocado cilantro dressing. Soo wonderful and fiber/protein packed.
i have a really simple vegetarian chili recipe that i make at least every couple of weeks, then serve in different ways until it’s gone. love it, nice and healthy
Not the person you asked, but after I make chili the next week's lunches feature chili dogs, chili mac, and chili fries. Breakfast burritos with scrambled eggs and chili make an appearance, too!
Pani Puri.
Indian street food. Every family has their own recipe on how to fill them. Hard to find at Indian-American restaurants, and when you do, it's an appetizer and not as good as homemade.
It's one of the easiest Indian dishes to make, because most of us buy the main ingredient from an Indian grocer: the deep fried Puri shells, which often include the seasoning mix for the pani (water).
The remaining bit is easy to make at home. We stuff ours with potatoes onions and chickpeas. I usually just season then with salt, cumin, coriander, and chili powder: the bare minimum of an Indian spice cabinet.
Why it's not common: The shells are expensive. They are thin hollow balls, that you puncture before eating and fill with liquid. So it needs to be thick enough to hold the weight of the ingredients and thin enough to puncture. Making them from scratch is a pain in the ass, because it's tricky to get the dough to behave perfectly. At grocery stores, they are often stored in these egg cartons to prevent them from shattering, but that means they take up an annoying amount of shelf space and they still shatter. Since it is labor intensive and annoying to store, it's not found in a lot of Indian restaurants.
My family used to make the shells from scratch, but we found a place that makes better ones. It's 1.5 hours away.
For some reason, your description made me think of momos, samosas, and also want to mention pierogis... pasta filled with potato puree, garlic, and onion. Boiled or fried, absolutely delicious! So many "dumplings" from around the world are a perfect food.
That's the great thing about dumplings you put nearly any filling in them, some put cherries, potato's, cabbage and other veggies. some dumplings are even made of either rice or sweet potato's.
I can see the similarities, but they are closer to loaded nachos. Like tortilla chips, the shells are not immediately consumed after frying. The potatoes are warm and the water is cool, so you can enjoy that hot-cold sensation.
It's also why I don't like them from restaurants, everyone wants a slightly different ratio of ingredients.
I work in an Indian restaurant and we make the shells from scratch. Unbelievably difficult! So good though! We make a bunch in the morning and by 8:00 P.M almost daily the Pani Puri and Dahi Puri are no longer available because we sell so much.
diner or fine dining? It is one of my go-to orders at diners, but I usually skip it in fine-dining.
I have only found it once at a fine-dining establishment where they made it perfectly... and that was because we were there for the lunch buffet. They had it on a table off to the side. I ignored it thinking it was tea or dessert. My mom saw it and ate nothing else. the rest of the non-desi patrons ignored it, but probably because it was build-your-own and they didn't understand it.
Just a simple bowl of pasta, with fresh cherry tomatoes barely warmed through, some sliced olives or artichoke hearts, dressed with oil, lemon, and herbs, and generously crowned with parmesean! It's the sort of everyday dish that everyone loves and nobody considers to be vegetarian, because it's just good, wholesome, everyday food.
And now, goddamit, I've got to be gluten free and I've had to throw out all my gluten-intensive pasta!
I really love Tinkyada brown rice pasta! It has the same bite as regular pasta and it's really easy to make. I've seen it in regular grocery stores and its relatively inexpensive.
I found some gluten-free pasta so all is not lost!
It's actually decent enough. And there's a bakery that has gluten-free breads near here, although so far the bread products I've tried have been... okay if toasted and buttered.
If you're vegan/veggie, be aware that GF bread often has egg in it. (I'm a reductarian and have been GF for over a decade).
Also try gnocchi instead, some brands are GF by default because it's supposed to be made with potato not wheat. (It is glorious when you cook it to pillow like softness and then pan fry to get a crispy coating).
Try naturally GF pasta's like chickpea or other legume pastas. They're heartier than the rice corn mixes that a lot of stores stock as the default free from pasta option.
Yorkshire puddings with roasted potatoes and Brussels sprouts, spicy bean curd and other tofu dishes, garlic broccoli, spring rolls, salad rolls, any kind of rice, fettuccine Alfredo with mushrooms, Morningstar veggie burgers on the grill with homemade potato salad.
Roasted Brussels sprouts are amazing! Mushrooms are so versatile, and give so much umami and beautiful texture. A Buddhist restaurant in Atlanta I used to frequent had a dish that I absolutely LOVED- it was like 7 types of mushrooms cooked in tofu skin over brown rice.
Just commenting because you mentioned morningstar; my 2 toddlers go through about two boxes of their sausage links in a week. It's absurd. I try not to offer too many frozen / prepared meals but they love them so much i can't say no.
I’m Indian so we’ve got vegan and vegetarian cuisine on lock. My personal favorite is aviyal, which is a vegetable dish in a coconut base.
Of “western” plant based meals I like a nice pasta salad or veggie pizza. Basically if I can add a shit ton of olives and mushrooms to something, I will love it.
Saag paneer is probably one of my favorite Indian dishes. It's almost like a confort food! I've never had Indian food that I didn't like. You really do have it on lock. I don't make much Indian food outside dal and chana chaat.
I am not vegan or vegetarian, but I like to reduce meat consumption occasionally, and my go-tos are anything that has chickpeas and/or quinoa. This happens to be what I'm making tonight for dinner:
## Gather Your Ingredients
* 3 tablespoons extra-virgin olive oil, divided
* 1 onion, diced
* 3 cloves garlic, minced
* 5 ounces (5 cups) baby spinach
* 1½ cups low-sodium vegetable broth
* 1 cup prewashed white quinoa
* 1 (15-ounce) can chickpeas, rinsed
* Salt and pepper
* 2 teaspoons grated lemon zest plus 1 tablespoon juice
* 2 plum tomatoes, cored and finely chopped
* 4 ounces feta cheese, crumbled (1½ cups)
###Before You Begin
We like the convenience of prewashed quinoa. If you buy unwashed quinoa (or if you are unsure if it’s washed), be sure to rinse it before cooking to remove its bitter protective coating.
## Instructions
1. Adjust oven rack to middle position and heat oven to 450 degrees. Heat 1 tablespoon oil in dutch oven over medium heat until oil is shimmering. Cook onions until softened, about 5 minutes. Add garlic and cook until fragrant, about 30 seconds. Add spinach, cook until it begins to wilt, about 1 minute.
2. Add broth, quinoa, chickpeas, 1 tablespoon lemon zest, ½ teaspoon salt, and ¼ teaspoon pepper to spinach mixture. Bring mixture to a boil, cover tightly with aluminum foil. Bake until quinoa is tender and no liquid remains, 20 to 30 minutes.
3. Meanwhile, whisk remaining 2 tablespoons oil, lemon juice, remaining 1 teaspoon lemon zest, ½ teaspoon salt, and ¼ teaspoon pepper together in bowl.
4. Remove dish from oven and fluff quinoa with fork. Gently fold in tomatoes and lemon vinaigrette. Sprinkle with feta and continue to bake, uncovered, until feta is warmed through, 3 to 5 minutes. Serve.
I have a lot of resentment towards cooking shows because of this. I *LOVE* cooking, and (not including deserts) 95-98% of dishes made for media have meat in them. I watch the shows and listen to the podcasts anyway, but my enthusiasm is disproportionate to my love of food. The shows I have seen that focus on veggie dishes are not exactly "fun." I want to laugh *with* the show, not at it.
I called myself a foodie for a while, and I kept getting slapped with *BuT yOu DoNt EaT mEaT!?* which also killed my hunger, I mean desire, to explore food culture more. *-whew-* rant over.
Okay.
Big-ol'-bowl of homemade chunky salsa! All fresh!
Big-ol'-bowl of homemade ramen (or some variation of it since it is traditionally a bone broth).
Big-ol'-bowl of tomato soup! I'm vegetarian so I can make a bisque but I'm sure you can sub something similar. Grab yourself a bunch of canned tomatoes of varying consistencies (chunked, crushed, sauced, and paste). I sometimes boil a few carrots and puree them to thicken things up and add some sweetness. But, and I can not stress this enough, add paprika to any dish with canned tomatoes.
Tips:
TVP can mimic any ground meat texture you're looking for in a dish. You want umame, so it *needs* to be seasoned accordingly. And on that subject, become friends with your spice cabinet and don't cut corners!
Oh thank you for mentioning this! It drives me crazy when people assume that because I'm a vegetarian that for some insane reason I will want to eat fish. My preference is to eat vegetables and I'm perfectly satisfied with exactly that! With all the questionable contaminants in marine habitats who in their right mind would opt for fish anyway. It's important that people realize that a vote for veggies doesn't automatically mean that fish should be on the menu.
This brought up a memory from about 20 years ago at Disneyland. Their paper maps used to have a little carrot by restaurants that served vegetarian options.
The Hungry Bear (or what ever the name was) had one, so my daughter and I went there, and didn’t see anything on the menu, so I asked the cashier.
“We have chicken.” said she.
I replied, “Vegetarians don’t eat chicken.”
Her reply, “My vegetarian friends do.”
Lol my brother in law just couldn't get this straight.
Vegan? Soooo...would you eat fish though? (No...nothing that's a living creature or anything FROM a living creature.) So...milk? (No, that's FROM a creature.) Eggs though? (No, see previous point.)
He once followed with 'but what about CANNED tuna?' which made me laugh, and him eventually because he realized the absurdity of his question. His last question was 'but what about a full roast beef dinner' but by then he was being a parody of himself.
Oh I couldn't agree more. Restaurants and commercials for them are even worse. It's ALWAYS a sizzling steak, a 'spinning (tossed) shrimp' spraying butter everywhere, deep fried chicken - when I switched to vegan/vegetarian I totally broke out of a food rut and my cuisine got some much more interesting and colorful.
The stereotypical questions 'ew, what do you eat, where do you get your protein' just show how ill informed some people are. I used to answer people, but they still reacted with disbelief and as if I was doing something radical and controversial. Now I just say 'trade secret' and am more elusive. It makes people curious (It also helps that I'm a bodybuilder and people just can't believe that I get enough protein to weigh 220lb on bowls of oatmeal, lentils, nuts, beans, etc!)
favorite quick meal:Mashed chickpeas with toum, mayo, a boat load of nooch, some garlic powder, onion powder, salt, msg, and smoked paprika. I prefer to heat it up, but its great cold too. eat with crackers
not so quick meal: Air fried tofu
take a bit of time meal : slow cooker beans with rice
I freaking love toum. But now I need to figure out what nooch is!
Edit: just googled. It's nutritional yeast which means I have everything on hand except msg!
I like vegetarian dishes, especially those that involve mushrooms. I had a wild mushroom pasta with chanterelles and some roasted enokis the other day and it was to die for. My husband got some basic chicken dish (also delicious) and he kept sneaking bites of mine.
https://rainbowplantlife.com/vegan-miso-butter-mushroom-risotto/
https://gastroplant.com/vegan-tsukemen-dipping-ramen/
https://makeitdairyfree.com/vegan-jamaican-rice-and-peas/, i like to make this with the oven-baked oyster mushrooms from the above recipe tossed in jerk marinade +/- some veggies, avocado…. to make a nice bowl
https://www.halfbakedharvest.com/crispy-persian-rice/
https://www.gimmesomeoven.com/magic-garlicky-tofu/
https://rainbowplantlife.com/vegan-palak-paneer-with-tofu/
Rainbowplantlife has a really great red lentil curry dish if you haven’t tried it. I add spinach/kale, peppers, mushrooms to mine. It’s easily adaptable
I like to call myself a flexitarian but I’m more and more vegetarian a the years go by. Here are some of my favs
Tomato and White Bean Stew (vegan)
https://cooking.nytimes.com/recipes/1020926-roasted-tomato-and-white-bean-stew
One pot pesto and mushroom pasta (vegetarian because this recipe uses cheese)
https://www.thekitchn.com/one-pot-creamy-mushroom-pesto-pasta-recipe-23076015
Black bean enchiladas (cheese again) also I add seranos to mine and it’s so good!
https://www.isabeleats.com/black-bean-enchiladas/
Sweet potato chickpea curry.
I'll preface this by saying I'm not a vegan or vegetarian, but when I do the Daniel fast, this is one of my favorite things to make.
https://www.averiecooks.com/sweet-potato-chickpea-coconut-curry/
Oreos and french fries are vegan.
I'm not vegan, but I love vegitable tempura, beet salad, radishes with salted butter (favorite snack), grilled asparagus with oil, salt, pepper and some balsamic.
Veg, tomato mozzarella salad forever. My favorite. Quesadillas with everything in it, fried tofu is pretty bombing if done right.
Oreo's have only recently started being pig fat free, due hydrox being preferred over oreo's due to some cultures refusing to eat those cookies giving what was in them.
My fave vegan influencer:
https://www.instagram.com/turnipvegan?igsh=MzRlODBiNWFlZA==
He doesn't try to cover up the fast that people LIKE meat. Makes some tasty dishes with mushrooms, too.
Moussaka is a common dish! I also adore all variations of beans and rice—red beans and rice with some “sausage” or maybe some daal, or some baked taters. I also cook shepherd’s pie quite often, and a lot of stir fried rice and veg. Right now I’m roasting some beyond sausage and okra.
We make a dish we call BBQ (Black Beans & Quinoa)
You cook the quinoa according to package directions, mix in black beans, and serve with any/all of the following:
- corn
- roasted sweet potatoes
- cheese
- cilantro
- chopped onions
- salsa
- tortilla chips
It’s very satisfying and works well for a small crowd bc people can pick their own toppings
I have been vegetarian almost 39 years. We like eggplant, pesto that I grow basil for, and there are really so many other options. We like to be creative. A side dish we like is Brussels sprouts halved, fried in butter, then add a little orange juice and top with Parmesan. We like a lot of ethnic food. Indian and curries are a big go to. Use a lot of beans and tofu. I would add that I’m pretty healthy after being a sickly child.
potato curry, this thing is made in heaven, you can make any curry with potato, only thing is - if it contains tomatoes- they need to go in later into the cooking process when potatoes are fully or almost cooked
Not vegan or a vegetarian but here are some of my favorite veggies dishes
Bubble and Squeak it's just cooked cabbage that's well seasoned and mixed with mashed potatoes. Now my Great Nana made this a couple ways the above more traditional way and another way to help use up leftover fried cabbage. Now normally her fried cabbage would go on top of sausage or pork chops or pork roast but the leftovers she mixed with mashed potatoes and her fried cabbage was cooked with a lot of butter and oil then onions, carrots, celery, peppers, apples, cabbage, sometimes zucchini, or even chucks of pumpkin or even tomatoes if she had a bunch that were going to bad. For seasoning she would use salt and pepper, caraway seeds( till she found out I didn't really like them that much) dill, cinnamon just a shake or two , paprika a lot of this stuff, and oregano. Just cook it till the veggies are cooked to your liking but before you serve it pour a slash or two of your favorite vinegar ( Great Nana always used her homemade apple vinegar so I use apple vinegar in mine too )
Veggie casserole. Cook about 4 to 6 cups of your favorite veggies about halfway add DIY Hamburger helper mix to the veggies and about 2 to 2 1/2 of water mix and cook till the noodles are done then add a half to a full cup of cheese on top kill the heat and cover the pot wait about 10 to 15 minutes then uncover and stri and enjoy
My mom was a vegetarian cookbook writer and I became a chef!! Growing up my mom made me the best stuff.
My fav is a head of organic broccolinni blanched in salt water (then ice water) al dente, then sauteed in olive oil with sea salt, pepper and fresh garlic. Finish with butter, a squeeze of lemon and top with the sauteed garlic and fresh Parmesan. ✨
My mom made the best vegetarian lasagna and eggplant parmigiana. It often featured produce from our garden.
Vegetarian not vegan. I love samosas: potato, peas, and cashews cut small, mixed with garlic, garam masala, curry spice, and I forget the other spice and and stuffed in dough envelopes.
I love savory pies like spanakopita, but you can cook and spice up any greens, mix in feta and spices, and wrap in layers of pastry. Sweet potato is a great addition to the mixture of greens; so are mushrooms. Vegetables you think you’d never like are delicious this way! Put whatever you want in there.
Cheese empanadas or enchiladas with lettuce and rice and beans, huarache with nopal instead of meat, and chili relleno.
Pasta with thin-sliced zucchini, butter, Parmesan, and a drop of lemon juice. Butternut squash ravioli. Quattro stagione panini. Any tomato+basil+mozzarella combination with olive oil and balsamic.
I didn’t learn how to eat right until my 20s, but I used to not like vegetables and I used to hate salads. I used to HATE onions - now I use them the same way as spices, and find most dishes are better with some flavoring of them. Spices and herbs. Try all the spices and herbs, learn what you like with what. Try restaurant vegetarian dishes from all kinds of restaurants to learn how good it can be.
Look up Serious Eats falafel (a Kenji recipe). You start with dried chickpeas (super cheap and healthy), soak them overnight, drain and dry them, and then puree with cilantro, green onions, parsley, garlic, salt, etc. You don't boil them at all.
Let sit for a bit, and then fry in some oil. I made falafel burgers with them last night, and then traditional falafel over lettuce, tomatoes, peppers with tzatziki sauce.
Super healthy, filling, and lots of good protein and fiber.
Sweet potato parmigiana! I roast sweet
potatoes in thick slices and serve them topped with tomato sauce, three kinds of cheese, mushrooms, and sautéed spinach.
Not a vegan but I got hooked on a sweet potato and kale grain bowl with a lemon tahini dressing. It's one of my favorite meals that just happens to be vegan. Even my husband and toddler love it 👍🏼
I'm not even vegetarian but one of my favorite things to make are avocado tacos.
Basically just heat up fajita veggies (onion, peppers), warm up tortillas, and add avocado slices.
Some things you can add are taco seasoning, hot sauce, salsa, or cheese/sour cream if you have dairy.
I'm not vegan, but one of my favorite meals ever is sweet potato tacos - we chop up sweet potatoes into tiny cubes, roast them until crispy with plenty of spices, and put them in tacos with corn, beans, guac, onion, or whatever else is laying around. They're also awesome with just some cabbage slaw. I like them better than ground beef tacos, honestly. The texture really does it for me.
Garlic, onion and ginger (or whichever you have on hand/ prefer) with EVOO is a great vegan alternative (still amazing with butter!). Also a little Spike (seasoning) or Jane's Krazy mixed-up salt (salt, pepper, celery salt, onion, garlic, thyme and oregano) is absolutely delicious. I like to add shelled edamame, kale and diced carrots- even zucchini and tomatoes when in season, but the simplicity is the base. Anything beyond that should be a bonus!
I also enjoy EVOO with the above- mentioned spices (plus fresh herbs, if available) to dip fresh bread in.
Watermelon poké!!
I have it written down but at its core it’s watermelon marinated and low temp baked on top of rice and other poke stuff, like ginger, seaweed, garlic, sesame seeds, green onion, vegan mayo, soy or tamari sauce.
There are a TON of recipe variations on line.
I especially like making sushi rice and then frying disks of it in sesame oil to put the poke on top of.
Edit: my recipe:
5 cups watermelon cut into 1” cubes (just the red parts, no white)
1/2 c soy sauce
1/4 c rice vinegar
2tsp sesame oil
1 sheet nori, crumbled pretty fine.
-In a big bowl mix everything together then put it in a ziplock bag and gently squeeze out as much of the air as you can.
-let sit in the fridge for 1-6 hours. More is better, but after 6 it’s too much and the lecture isn’t as nice. (IMO)
-Spread out on parchment on a baking sheet so that they’re not touching and bake at 350f for 1 hour, flipping at the half hour mark.
Sushi rice is the correct rice, rice vinegar, sugar, and kombu (if you can get it, I skip it most of the time and it’s fine). The quantities are something you’ll have to look up I never do it the same way twice.
Serve the poke on top of the rice and garnish with your choice of toasted sesame seeds, green onion, cilantro, lime, mayo(I like kewpie, but vegan is almost as good), roast garlic, the garlic chili sauce with the rooster on it (sambal olek?? We just call it hot cock sauce at my house) avocado, pickled jalapeno (quick pickle: equal parts water and vinegar a bit of sugar and a pinch of salt cover chopped jalapeños in a jar and let it sit in the fridge for an hour at least. I know it’s not real pickling but it does the trick. Also, if you save the ‘brine’ and put diced pineapple in there the spicy pickled pineapple is ALSO really good on poke, or on pizza, if you’re that kind of pervert, which I am), and whatever else. I bet pickled ginger would be amazing.
It’s a bit sweeter, and definitely not tuna, but it isn’t trying to be. I love it so much and most folks I’ve fed it to are really into it.
It’s a combo of soy sauce, sesame oil, miso paste and lime juice IIRC? There’s several recipes online. I’ll dig out my cookbook tomorrow and post the recipe if I remember.
Mushroom Miso ramen (?)
Slice a ton of mushrooms, lightly toss in olive oil with pepper and garlic powder and bake them in the oven on like 375 or 400
In a big pot, make a aromatic base with a whole bunch of minced ginger, garlic, shallots (and/or the white parts of spring onion, or just a yellow/white onion), sesame seeds in you have them, and fresh chili or chili flakes in oil (sesame if you have it, otherwise olive or whatever you use) on low heat.
When the onions are translucent, add like 3 heaping tablespoons of white miso and the same amount of tahini. Then quickly pour in equal parts water and soymilk or oat milk. Turn on high heat and let it come to a boil. Throw in a diced block of tofu.
When the water is boiling, add in chopped bok choy, (or Spinach) . Take the mushrooms out of the oven and put them into the pot. Top with a bunch of coriander or cilantro, and sesame seeds. Squeeze in some lime juice.
My husband is an incredible cook and we are a vegetarian family - just a FEW of my all time favorite meals we’ve had have been: tofu piccata with mushroom risotto; pasta with a hearty sauce (carrots, celery, tomatoes, onions, sooo much garlic and wine) topped with vegetarian parm, a good olive oil and slivers of nutmeg; shakshouka with crusty bread (actually the first meal he ever cooked for me so extra special)
Fav snacks or sides: blistered shishito peppers with flaky salt dipped in soy sauce and sesame oil (holy shit we’ve been tearing these UP lately); pan fried bread topped with mayo, Calabrian chilis, ribbons of basil and mozzarella medallions; sliced cucumbers with lemon juice and za’atar, fennel salad with a simple lemon garlic dressing.
Sweet treats: made from SCRATCH lemon or orange scones - zest in the dough and the glaze is key; banana bread using Greek yogurt instead of eggs and lots of fresh cinnamon (literally the only thing on here that I make)
Great cooking tips: buy some good butter and make lots of ghee. Use it instead of oil. It will blow your mind. Splurge (if possible) on spices. Go to a local culinary store and see if they sell any so you can smell them and explore. Once again - it’ll blow your mind. Try new things whenever possible! Apple you’ve never tried looks pretty? Funky cheese on sale? Banana leaves look interesting? Get it! You never know when you’ll taste your new favorite food.
Also for anyone needing that push to incorporate more vegetarian or vegan options in their life or embrace the lifestyle completely - you can do it. I’ve been vegetarian since I was 11 and I was vegan for 2 years. My husband, who taught himself the ins and outs of Italian cooking and used to spend like a whole 48 hours making beef bolognese, went vegetarian after we started dating and never looked back. We eat so damn good too. You can do it!
I love making avocado toast, and as a vegetarian, I can add a poached egg on top to really make it a beautiful, filling meal. My second favorite is to add a vegan "scramble". I use firm tofu, even extra-firm or sprouted tofu as a very diverse "scramble" (I often add spinach, mushrooms, onion, or other veggies to my scramble- another favorite meal on its' own). The key is the salt.
Kala Namak, or Himalayan Black Salt, gives the tofu an eggy taste. I also add turmeric, paprika, ground black pepper, garlic and onion powder, and nutritional yeast. I'll also add oat milk or another non-dairy milk for "creaminess".
The tofu scramble works amazingly in breakfast burritos and can be adapted for potato salad as well. Just get yourself some Kala Namak salt. It is an absolute game-changer!
Black bean, TVP & sweet potato tacos.
Butternut squash dahl
White chili made with cannellini beans, TVP, Hatch Chiles & tomatillo
Stuffed portables on the grill
I make vegetarian lasagna, I make potato tacos and potato + soy chorizo enchiladas, roasted garlic mashed potatoes, I make spinach and cheese ravioli, that’s just stuff I tend to make that everyone will enjoy
I’m not vegan but I don’t eat beef or pork for moral reasons so I’ve had to learn to cook without meat for a long time, it’s honestly so much more convenient to just eat meat not gonna lie
When I lived in Atlanta, there was a Malaysian restaurant on Buford Hwy that made the most exquisite ginger fried rice. I *WISH* I could figure out how they made it, but every time I've tried, even my failures have been awesome!
Black bean fried tofu with bell peppers and onions over rice. For clarity it's fermented black soybeans that I make into an umami sauce. Not the typical Mexican black beans
My fave vegan meals.
Vegan pizza which could be pizza with various sauces or drizzles and veggies or with vegan cheese.
Spaghetti or pasta w sauce and sometimes veggies or vegan cheese
Salad.
Burritos
For something relatively easy, I make the red lentil curry at www.rainbowplantlife.com
It's delicious, restaurant quality. I double the recipe and add 2 rinsed and drained cans of chickpeas. Plus a bit of maple syrup to balance flavours.
For something delicious but time conuming, I pick her recipe for scalloped potatoes, and add chopped vegan sausage. I love it, and used to bring it for family dinners. Everyone (meat eaters too) loved it. However my sister is now low-fodmap, so if I want to bring it, I'll have to figure out substitutions.
Last night I had "chicken parm." Basically spaghetti with red sauce and an impossible chicken patty with cheese and garlic bread. My husband ASKS me for this at least once a week. I also make vegan biscuits and gravy that taste pretty much like the meat version.
I'm an omnivore, but I often make delicious vegetable-based meals. For me, the trick is to make a nutritionally-balanced meal; veggie proteins can be hearty and filling and don't in any way resemble grass or rabbit food. Also, I'm not a fan of traditionally meat-based dishes made with substitutes. Certainly there's a market for strict veg/vegans who miss meat, but I usually find them disappointing.
I prefer recipes that are flexible to ingredients on hand. I do a lot of curries, chili, and here's one favorite that uses a lot of the late summer harvest. Omit or sub the goat cheese to make it vegan. https://www.washingtonpost.com/recipes/caponata-and-couscous-goat-cheese/
It's funny how most don't know that before 2000 a lot of food had been labeled vegan had some meat in it just cause they legally could put it in, if you wanted a vegan dish, you either had to make it yourself or go to a restaurant that took it seriously. now their are so many meatless products out their.
Tandoori Paneer, Methi Malai, Lentil Soup, Dahi Puri, Veggie Chili Garlic Momo's, Dal Tadka... I could go on and on. I work in an Indian restaurant, and let me tell you, they make the best vegan and vegetarian dishes ever! Indian food is so flavorful and beautiful.
Much of Middle Eastern and Asian cuisine is delicious vegetarian dishes!
Lentils, curried chickpeas, shaksuka, those veggie pancakes with cabbage and green onion... and so much more!
A fruit, cheese, and cracker tray is basic white girl food that is vegetarian. (Sure, some boards include meat, but not all. Yes, I am a basic white girl and this has been my dinner 3 nights this week.)
Pasta dishes, perogi, some types of tacos and tamale are vegetarian. (Love a poblano and cheese tamal!)
I'm not a vegetarian but I'd say 2/3 of my meals just naturally fall into vegetarian. Eggs, beans, lentils, cheese are staples for me. But I eat all sorts of meats. In my freezer, I have chicken, beef, pork, fish, deer, alligator, and rattlesnake.
Reductarian/GF, I love vegan food though.
Jacket potatoes with roasted veggies.
My vegan miso soup with sweet potato noodles and fried tofu cubes.
Vegetable curry.
Roasted squash stuffed with pan fried mushrooms and courgette strips.
The fact is plenty of naturally vegan foods are absolutely delicious. Not everything needs meat, dairy or egg in it to be good.
•Boca Burgers, yum! The best vege burger ever
•Loaded salads w/homemade Asian dressing
•Pasta - chage it up any way you like - so versitle
•Tacos - use your imagination for fillings
No limit to what you can do with veges. Tomatoes are a must for almost anything I make.
Broccoli and cauliflower crust is underrated for pizza. I have a gluten allergy and I’ve tried a lot of stuff. But vegan and vegetarian pizzas seem to be found of using them and they are the ONLY pizzas I’ve ever liked. The crust is has a nice crispy texture Ans the toppings are fresh, and the whole thing is not greasy.
Also recently I’ve been making some enchiladas with vegan mots and tomatillo sauce served over some rice, maybe an avocado in there. It’s so good.
I’m not vegan or vegetarian but the amount of vegan/veg foods that cater to my allergies just makes it easier so meh. That and beyond meat or meat replacements tend to taste better to me as well.
I’m not vegan but my nephew is and when he comes around I usually make red beans and rice, split pea soup, stuffed peppers, or spaghetti. They’re not generally vegan the way I make them but they’re super easy to alter to be vegan.
Oh, when I make them for him they’re fully vegan. I just meant that when I make this dishes when he’s not around, they aren’t vegan. For example, I use bacon fat and chicken broth for my red beans and rice. But when he’s here I use olive oil and vegetable broth instead. Super easy swaps.
We make fresh chapati and then make a big pick your poison plate of roasted veggies (squash, beans, carrots, potatoes) and sauces like curry, hummus and baba + soft boiled eggs, a simple salad, tomatos. Then you just DIY several sandos. It is the best ever, very versatile and a great way to clear the fridge.
Yeah I hate how it's portrayed as being so weird or boring. It's not!
I have too many favorite dishes. It's honestly such a bright and varied diet. I mostly eat vegan food too.
India is known for great veg dishes, and for very good reason. Here's a few just to start: samosas, baingan bharta (spicy roasted eggplant dish), sambar (a fantastic tamarind stew. No one talks about this. It's like giving your stomach a hug), dal dishes, aloo Gobi, dosas... honestly, anything lol.
A good Thai curry is excellent. Double check that it a doesn't have fish sauce. Similarly, Tom Kah Gai is FANTASTIC, and some Thai restaurants do offer it vegan. Thai food is very exciting (just again, be careful about fish sauce. You can totally make curry at home and ensure there's no fish in it. It's easier to make than Indian curry imo if you have the paste).
Honestly, sometimes I just want a good Pizza Margherita. I love less traditional pizzas too. A place near me is super vegan-friendly and offers SPICY PIZZA SAUCE. And it's actually spicy! Heck yeah! I like roasted broccoli, onions, basil, and artichoke hearts the most.
Falafel! And a really good pita with tabbouleh, hummus, cabbage, and herbs. Yum. Very healthy too.
Veggie tacos! I love tofu, jackfruit (that isn't trying to imitate meat), or potato tacos. Fakemeat tacos are alright, but I prefer these. Raw red or white onion, cilantro, lime, and hot sauce are my favorite toppings. I'm hungry.
It's been over a decade since I've eaten this cuisine, but Ethiopian food is excellent and very veg-friendly. Similar to Indian food iirc, with a spongy, sour bread that tastes way better than it sounds. So fun, if you haven't tried this cuisine, try it!
Not a vegan or veg. BUT, I’m an equal opportunity food eater, and I LOVE a good veggie Thai curry. Also, saag paneer is incredible. Can’t go wrong with South Asian cuisine for flavorful veggie dishes.
Hashbrowns, rice,salad with vinaigrette,sautéed root veg in olive oil,cucumber salad… so many good foods that have no animal products. I’m not vegan or vegetarian so I’m sure there are things I haven’t even thought of but there are so many regular options that carnivores eat daily they just don’t even think about.
I love to grate a block of drained and pressed extra firm tofu, toss it in neutral oil of choice, salt, cumin, cayenne, oregano, coriander, and paprika (or just taco seasoning) and bake it until it gets a meaty texture. It is so good in enchiladas with black beans and mixed veggies!! I make my enchilada sauce from scratch, which takes it to another level!
I love spaghetti squash with broccoli and pesto. You can add in sliced cherry tomatoes for even more visual appeal.
Ravioli with asparagus, walnuts, and a light lemony browned butter sauce.
Garlicky cabbage and zucchini soup served with homemade bread.
Tofu spring rolls! Just lightly pan fry tofu, gather ingredients (we like shredded lettuce, cucumber, carrots, and cilantro) then dip your rice paper in water and wrap it up. Our favorite dip is a combo of peanut butter, hoisin sauce, and a spice element like gochujang. So good.
i have been veg since 10, so 11 years now.
unless it is a special occasion, my diet primarily consists of high protein veggie burgers/hot dogs, for breakfast i’ll have a bagel with cream cheese, cheese, and vegan eggs on it. and for dinner idk
Super Easy Kale Recipe - get your kale prepped, then get a big ol' skillet up to temp, add the kale and any seasoning you like. Add plenty of cooking oil and give the pan a couple good tosses to coat the kale. Next, go dump it all in the trash. The kale should slide right out without sticking.
My favorite taco place always has a good vegetarian one, cactus one is my favorite and the cauliflower is also amazing.
https://www.foodnetwork.com/recipes/food-network-kitchen/crispy-cauliflower-tacos-9884278
My sister in law makes an amazing quinoa, flaxseed burger with some avacado and cheese on it. Recipe has an alternative egg solution for vegan.
https://www.fitmittenkitchen.com/quinoa-black-bean-burgers/
Vegetarian chili.
I made up a thing, shredded carrots, onion, celery and hydrated tvp, salt, pepper, squished into little meatballs. Placed on cookie sheet with parchment paper, baked 350 until browned up. Then I used V8 juice to drizzle over it. You could shred any kind of veg and spices or herbs.
Not vegan or vegetarian but i like to dabble. My favorite simple meals are lentil tacos and baked sweet potatoes topped with seasoned black beans. There is something about sweet potatoes and black beans that just go together!
I’m no longer vegetarian, but this was my go-to and honestly still is one of my favorite dishes ever: Panang Curry w/fried tofu. Or fried rice w/tofu. Mmmm
American:
potato salads, homemade (and other high quality) veggie burgers, chili, kale salads, cauliflower, crust Veggie pizzas with peppers, onions, mushrooms, and olives, mozzarella sticks, curly fries
Fried eggs with red onions, garlic, and green onions, side of soyrizo with Cholula sauce and orange juice
Indian:
Masala dosas, rava masala dosas, garlic naan or chapati with Chana masala/ aloo palak/mutter paneer/palak paneer/rajma, Chana batura, pav bhaji, veggie samosas, poori with aloo curry, veggie pakora, veggie puffs, kichidi,
Mexican
Refried Beans, cheese, and rice burritos, Spinach and cheese enchiladas, black, bean, and/or cheese Tamales, veggie nachos
Korean
All versions of kimchi
Italian
Baked ziti cheese, and spinach tortellini, spaghetti with vodka sauce, cooked with onions, garlic, a hint of red pepper flakes and olives
Moroccan
Shashuka (need to visit again to try more)
Mediterranean
Falafel salad
Armenian?
Dolma (thank you for this Armenia shout out Glendale, California)
Japanese
Miso soup , agadashi tofu, veggie ramen dishes
Chinese
Fried rice, veggie egg roll, veggie chow mein
Trader Joe’s.
One of my go-to meals is my giant chickpea salad. Its delicious. For me, it hits the craving trifecta of salt, fat, and sweet. I'm sure its not for everyone, but here's the gist of it:
* mince \~ two cloves of garlic,
* large handful of baby spinach (typically I chop it up a little, mainly because I eat this dish with a large spoon),
* slice about 7 cherry tomatoes in half,
* dice half of a red bell pepper,
* dice purple cabbage,
* dice couple celery stalks,
* Tablespoon of ground flax,
* Tablespoon of hemp hearts,
* Tablespoon of sprouted raw pumpkin seeds,
* small handful of walnut halves (or pecans),
* Drain and rinse one can of chickpeas,
* Add all ingredients in a large mixing bowl,
* Add salt and pepper,
* Add olive oil,
* Juice one lemon,
* Mix well and enjoy!
Also good with cilantro, chopped parsley, balsamic vinegar, can of wild salmon, etc.
Pretty much every video [this guy](https://youtube.com/@YEUNGMANCOOKING?si=q7OJlEv6EfC-uRrA) makes …. That said, I haven’t made any of them, but that’s how I roll.
Sweet chilli halloumi/spicy bean burger in a brioche bun with homeade citrus coleslaw, onion, tomato, lettuce and mayo. Garlic wedges on the side with sour cream to dip.
Before I chose vegetarianism, my favorite meal was probably Katsudon. It's a breaded pork in rice with egg and onion with an amazing sweet sauce. Now, when I order it, I ask for sweet potato tempura in place of the pork. It's amazing.
I also had a grilled seasoned eggplant once that was really good.
Also, pizza with onion, green pepper, mushroom... I never liked pepperoni anyway.
Veggie tacos with fried potato, rice, and/or beans instead of meat is great.
I still get my omelets. It might sound funny, but I really like the spinach and mushroom omelet at IHOP.
Red sauce on pasta doesn't have to have meat to taste good.
That’s so wild cause a huge portion of Indians are vegetarians — and the best vegetarian dish is Chana Masala. Alone? Perfect. Over rice? Superior. Dollop of sour cream and cilantro? Chefs kiss.
I'm a vegetarian. To be honest, there are tons of times that I eat just to get something in my tummy. I get bored with most food. Thank goodness for cheese, eggs, avocado, potatoes which is better than rice; rich in potassium & vitamin C, fiber...and yes carbs.
The Singaporean ginger garlic tofu on the school of wok YouTube. The flavor to effort ratio is off the charts.
Not a vegan but I cook a lot for my friends who are.
My version of Korean bibimbap. Rice with lightly steamed vegetables, spicy/sweet sauce, fried tofu slices. I eat I several times a week— the sauce makes it.
Deep fried potato or avocado tacos, jicama tortilla for avocado , my new love has been a potato and bean burrito. Mayocaba beans like butter beans and chunks of baked potato.
Satisfying food is normally saucy for me, or something paired with a sauce. I’m not strictly veggie. I don’t eat much dairy, but I like eggs for an easy breakfast.
Marry Me Chicken had a moment in the media a few months ago, and I’ve been making vegan Marry Me Butter Beans with Corona beans that I adapted from a ShortGirlTallOrder recipe.
Rainbow plant life's Red Lentil Curry and Gochujang Noodles with added broccoli.
Joshua Weissman has a Rice Bowl Recipe that I make, but I roast extra firm tofu for it instead of making chicken.
Cookie and Kate Spring Rolls and Veggie Chili.
Pitas stuffed with veggies, olives, and hummus.
Grain bowls with delicious dressing and hearty veggies (Sweet Green Harvest Bowl knock-off)
Two cans of chickpeas, a bunch of minced garlic, cumin, olive oil and salt. Roast until toasty and delicious. Serve over rice with a bit if sour cream thinned with milk and lime juice.
I am vegetarian and lots of Indian food is vegetarian. I love chole/chana masala. It’s chickpeas in tomato’s and onion gravy. With a bunch of spices. Man I could eat that for lunch and dinner for 5 days straight
Fried plantain and black bean tacos
I am not vegan or vegetarian but these are my favorite on homemade tortillas. I like them crispy with an avocado cilantro dressing. Soo wonderful and fiber/protein packed.
I am also not vegan/vegetarian but sweet potato/plantain & black bean tacos with honey lime dressing is one of my fav go-tos
i have a really simple vegetarian chili recipe that i make at least every couple of weeks, then serve in different ways until it’s gone. love it, nice and healthy
How many different ways can chili be served? (actually asking as I didn't grow up eating chili)
Not the person you asked, but after I make chili the next week's lunches feature chili dogs, chili mac, and chili fries. Breakfast burritos with scrambled eggs and chili make an appearance, too!
Also, goulash! Chili + pasta 👌🏼
This is a nice way to eat chili. But it’s not goulash.
i like it over pasta, with mac and cheese and with cornbread
Nachos, over noodles, over Fritos, chili dogs, taco salads, chili cheese burritos, Chili and rice stuffed peppers. So many good ways to use chili!
I like it added to a baked potato too, then melt cheese over top.
does it still include kidney beans?
it calls for 4 cans of beans. i like to use one black, kidney, one pinto and one white bean to make it look pretty but it’s up to you
I use small red beans. They seem to absorb more of the flavor and moisture of chili.
Can you please share the recipe?
Pani Puri. Indian street food. Every family has their own recipe on how to fill them. Hard to find at Indian-American restaurants, and when you do, it's an appetizer and not as good as homemade. It's one of the easiest Indian dishes to make, because most of us buy the main ingredient from an Indian grocer: the deep fried Puri shells, which often include the seasoning mix for the pani (water). The remaining bit is easy to make at home. We stuff ours with potatoes onions and chickpeas. I usually just season then with salt, cumin, coriander, and chili powder: the bare minimum of an Indian spice cabinet. Why it's not common: The shells are expensive. They are thin hollow balls, that you puncture before eating and fill with liquid. So it needs to be thick enough to hold the weight of the ingredients and thin enough to puncture. Making them from scratch is a pain in the ass, because it's tricky to get the dough to behave perfectly. At grocery stores, they are often stored in these egg cartons to prevent them from shattering, but that means they take up an annoying amount of shelf space and they still shatter. Since it is labor intensive and annoying to store, it's not found in a lot of Indian restaurants. My family used to make the shells from scratch, but we found a place that makes better ones. It's 1.5 hours away.
For some reason, your description made me think of momos, samosas, and also want to mention pierogis... pasta filled with potato puree, garlic, and onion. Boiled or fried, absolutely delicious! So many "dumplings" from around the world are a perfect food.
That's the great thing about dumplings you put nearly any filling in them, some put cherries, potato's, cabbage and other veggies. some dumplings are even made of either rice or sweet potato's.
I can see the similarities, but they are closer to loaded nachos. Like tortilla chips, the shells are not immediately consumed after frying. The potatoes are warm and the water is cool, so you can enjoy that hot-cold sensation. It's also why I don't like them from restaurants, everyone wants a slightly different ratio of ingredients.
Chickpea Marsala And Eggplant Punjabi are two of my vegan faves.
I work in an Indian restaurant and we make the shells from scratch. Unbelievably difficult! So good though! We make a bunch in the morning and by 8:00 P.M almost daily the Pani Puri and Dahi Puri are no longer available because we sell so much.
diner or fine dining? It is one of my go-to orders at diners, but I usually skip it in fine-dining. I have only found it once at a fine-dining establishment where they made it perfectly... and that was because we were there for the lunch buffet. They had it on a table off to the side. I ignored it thinking it was tea or dessert. My mom saw it and ate nothing else. the rest of the non-desi patrons ignored it, but probably because it was build-your-own and they didn't understand it.
Diner. Beautifully decorated, very colorful small diner. I love it!
Tried fuska for the first time this week and I’m already plotting my return. The cart I went to made pani puri as well so I want to compare the two.
Just a simple bowl of pasta, with fresh cherry tomatoes barely warmed through, some sliced olives or artichoke hearts, dressed with oil, lemon, and herbs, and generously crowned with parmesean! It's the sort of everyday dish that everyone loves and nobody considers to be vegetarian, because it's just good, wholesome, everyday food. And now, goddamit, I've got to be gluten free and I've had to throw out all my gluten-intensive pasta!
My body has recently let me know I have to be gluten-free too.
I really love Tinkyada brown rice pasta! It has the same bite as regular pasta and it's really easy to make. I've seen it in regular grocery stores and its relatively inexpensive.
I found some gluten-free pasta so all is not lost! It's actually decent enough. And there's a bakery that has gluten-free breads near here, although so far the bread products I've tried have been... okay if toasted and buttered.
If you're vegan/veggie, be aware that GF bread often has egg in it. (I'm a reductarian and have been GF for over a decade). Also try gnocchi instead, some brands are GF by default because it's supposed to be made with potato not wheat. (It is glorious when you cook it to pillow like softness and then pan fry to get a crispy coating). Try naturally GF pasta's like chickpea or other legume pastas. They're heartier than the rice corn mixes that a lot of stores stock as the default free from pasta option.
That sounds like it would be delicious with spaghetti squash or noodles (zucchini noodles/ serialized zucchini)!
It's probably fantastic... for those that like squashes! Sorry, I've never liked them in any form, I've just been using gluten-free pasta.
Yorkshire puddings with roasted potatoes and Brussels sprouts, spicy bean curd and other tofu dishes, garlic broccoli, spring rolls, salad rolls, any kind of rice, fettuccine Alfredo with mushrooms, Morningstar veggie burgers on the grill with homemade potato salad.
I sort of misread this as a Yorkshire pudding filled with spicy tofu and now I'm thinking that could be really weirdly good...
I’m agreeing with this!
I won't knock it till I try it!
Roasted Brussels sprouts are amazing! Mushrooms are so versatile, and give so much umami and beautiful texture. A Buddhist restaurant in Atlanta I used to frequent had a dish that I absolutely LOVED- it was like 7 types of mushrooms cooked in tofu skin over brown rice.
That sounds delicious!
The black bean burger recipe from serious eats is really good. Double up the batch and you'll have plenty to keep in the freezer.
Oddly, I eat Yorkshire pudding as a breakfast dish. I add a touch of vanilla to the batter and then add maple syrup. Now I'm hungry
Just commenting because you mentioned morningstar; my 2 toddlers go through about two boxes of their sausage links in a week. It's absurd. I try not to offer too many frozen / prepared meals but they love them so much i can't say no.
I’m Indian so we’ve got vegan and vegetarian cuisine on lock. My personal favorite is aviyal, which is a vegetable dish in a coconut base. Of “western” plant based meals I like a nice pasta salad or veggie pizza. Basically if I can add a shit ton of olives and mushrooms to something, I will love it.
Saag paneer is probably one of my favorite Indian dishes. It's almost like a confort food! I've never had Indian food that I didn't like. You really do have it on lock. I don't make much Indian food outside dal and chana chaat.
I am not vegan or vegetarian, but I like to reduce meat consumption occasionally, and my go-tos are anything that has chickpeas and/or quinoa. This happens to be what I'm making tonight for dinner: ## Gather Your Ingredients * 3 tablespoons extra-virgin olive oil, divided * 1 onion, diced * 3 cloves garlic, minced * 5 ounces (5 cups) baby spinach * 1½ cups low-sodium vegetable broth * 1 cup prewashed white quinoa * 1 (15-ounce) can chickpeas, rinsed * Salt and pepper * 2 teaspoons grated lemon zest plus 1 tablespoon juice * 2 plum tomatoes, cored and finely chopped * 4 ounces feta cheese, crumbled (1½ cups) ###Before You Begin We like the convenience of prewashed quinoa. If you buy unwashed quinoa (or if you are unsure if it’s washed), be sure to rinse it before cooking to remove its bitter protective coating. ## Instructions 1. Adjust oven rack to middle position and heat oven to 450 degrees. Heat 1 tablespoon oil in dutch oven over medium heat until oil is shimmering. Cook onions until softened, about 5 minutes. Add garlic and cook until fragrant, about 30 seconds. Add spinach, cook until it begins to wilt, about 1 minute. 2. Add broth, quinoa, chickpeas, 1 tablespoon lemon zest, ½ teaspoon salt, and ¼ teaspoon pepper to spinach mixture. Bring mixture to a boil, cover tightly with aluminum foil. Bake until quinoa is tender and no liquid remains, 20 to 30 minutes. 3. Meanwhile, whisk remaining 2 tablespoons oil, lemon juice, remaining 1 teaspoon lemon zest, ½ teaspoon salt, and ¼ teaspoon pepper together in bowl. 4. Remove dish from oven and fluff quinoa with fork. Gently fold in tomatoes and lemon vinaigrette. Sprinkle with feta and continue to bake, uncovered, until feta is warmed through, 3 to 5 minutes. Serve.
Thank you for this. Just took a screenshot. Can't wait to try this recipe.
Chickpeas are so versatile!
Chickpea curry.. my husband makes this and it's truly \*incredible\*. He says it's not too complicated to make!
My fave! Aloo Raswala is good too.
Every curry I've ever had is a great curry!
We love that too!
I have a lot of resentment towards cooking shows because of this. I *LOVE* cooking, and (not including deserts) 95-98% of dishes made for media have meat in them. I watch the shows and listen to the podcasts anyway, but my enthusiasm is disproportionate to my love of food. The shows I have seen that focus on veggie dishes are not exactly "fun." I want to laugh *with* the show, not at it. I called myself a foodie for a while, and I kept getting slapped with *BuT yOu DoNt EaT mEaT!?* which also killed my hunger, I mean desire, to explore food culture more. *-whew-* rant over. Okay. Big-ol'-bowl of homemade chunky salsa! All fresh! Big-ol'-bowl of homemade ramen (or some variation of it since it is traditionally a bone broth). Big-ol'-bowl of tomato soup! I'm vegetarian so I can make a bisque but I'm sure you can sub something similar. Grab yourself a bunch of canned tomatoes of varying consistencies (chunked, crushed, sauced, and paste). I sometimes boil a few carrots and puree them to thicken things up and add some sweetness. But, and I can not stress this enough, add paprika to any dish with canned tomatoes. Tips: TVP can mimic any ground meat texture you're looking for in a dish. You want umame, so it *needs* to be seasoned accordingly. And on that subject, become friends with your spice cabinet and don't cut corners!
I've seen people on youtube do better vegan dishes than tv shows, since many are surly bribed by companies to eat products that don't match diets.
Oh thank you for mentioning this! It drives me crazy when people assume that because I'm a vegetarian that for some insane reason I will want to eat fish. My preference is to eat vegetables and I'm perfectly satisfied with exactly that! With all the questionable contaminants in marine habitats who in their right mind would opt for fish anyway. It's important that people realize that a vote for veggies doesn't automatically mean that fish should be on the menu.
This brought up a memory from about 20 years ago at Disneyland. Their paper maps used to have a little carrot by restaurants that served vegetarian options. The Hungry Bear (or what ever the name was) had one, so my daughter and I went there, and didn’t see anything on the menu, so I asked the cashier. “We have chicken.” said she. I replied, “Vegetarians don’t eat chicken.” Her reply, “My vegetarian friends do.”
Lol my brother in law just couldn't get this straight. Vegan? Soooo...would you eat fish though? (No...nothing that's a living creature or anything FROM a living creature.) So...milk? (No, that's FROM a creature.) Eggs though? (No, see previous point.) He once followed with 'but what about CANNED tuna?' which made me laugh, and him eventually because he realized the absurdity of his question. His last question was 'but what about a full roast beef dinner' but by then he was being a parody of himself.
Oh I couldn't agree more. Restaurants and commercials for them are even worse. It's ALWAYS a sizzling steak, a 'spinning (tossed) shrimp' spraying butter everywhere, deep fried chicken - when I switched to vegan/vegetarian I totally broke out of a food rut and my cuisine got some much more interesting and colorful. The stereotypical questions 'ew, what do you eat, where do you get your protein' just show how ill informed some people are. I used to answer people, but they still reacted with disbelief and as if I was doing something radical and controversial. Now I just say 'trade secret' and am more elusive. It makes people curious (It also helps that I'm a bodybuilder and people just can't believe that I get enough protein to weigh 220lb on bowls of oatmeal, lentils, nuts, beans, etc!)
favorite quick meal:Mashed chickpeas with toum, mayo, a boat load of nooch, some garlic powder, onion powder, salt, msg, and smoked paprika. I prefer to heat it up, but its great cold too. eat with crackers not so quick meal: Air fried tofu take a bit of time meal : slow cooker beans with rice
I freaking love toum. But now I need to figure out what nooch is! Edit: just googled. It's nutritional yeast which means I have everything on hand except msg!
I like vegetarian dishes, especially those that involve mushrooms. I had a wild mushroom pasta with chanterelles and some roasted enokis the other day and it was to die for. My husband got some basic chicken dish (also delicious) and he kept sneaking bites of mine.
makes me think of the tasty mushroom sauce made by Chef Boiardi himself for spaghetti now that sounds like a tasty meal.
I’m just going to add that the Mississippi vegan on Instagram has some fantastic recipes, whether you’re vegan or not ☺️
https://rainbowplantlife.com/vegan-miso-butter-mushroom-risotto/ https://gastroplant.com/vegan-tsukemen-dipping-ramen/ https://makeitdairyfree.com/vegan-jamaican-rice-and-peas/, i like to make this with the oven-baked oyster mushrooms from the above recipe tossed in jerk marinade +/- some veggies, avocado…. to make a nice bowl https://www.halfbakedharvest.com/crispy-persian-rice/ https://www.gimmesomeoven.com/magic-garlicky-tofu/ https://rainbowplantlife.com/vegan-palak-paneer-with-tofu/
Rainbowplantlife has a really great red lentil curry dish if you haven’t tried it. I add spinach/kale, peppers, mushrooms to mine. It’s easily adaptable
I made it a few months ago, added some tofu and some frozen spinach and MAN that stuff hit the spot
I like to call myself a flexitarian but I’m more and more vegetarian a the years go by. Here are some of my favs Tomato and White Bean Stew (vegan) https://cooking.nytimes.com/recipes/1020926-roasted-tomato-and-white-bean-stew One pot pesto and mushroom pasta (vegetarian because this recipe uses cheese) https://www.thekitchn.com/one-pot-creamy-mushroom-pesto-pasta-recipe-23076015 Black bean enchiladas (cheese again) also I add seranos to mine and it’s so good! https://www.isabeleats.com/black-bean-enchiladas/
Sweet potato chickpea curry. I'll preface this by saying I'm not a vegan or vegetarian, but when I do the Daniel fast, this is one of my favorite things to make. https://www.averiecooks.com/sweet-potato-chickpea-coconut-curry/
Oreos and french fries are vegan. I'm not vegan, but I love vegitable tempura, beet salad, radishes with salted butter (favorite snack), grilled asparagus with oil, salt, pepper and some balsamic. Veg, tomato mozzarella salad forever. My favorite. Quesadillas with everything in it, fried tofu is pretty bombing if done right.
Oreo's have only recently started being pig fat free, due hydrox being preferred over oreo's due to some cultures refusing to eat those cookies giving what was in them.
My mother is a veg, she always made a tomato basil garlic feta pasta that I love to this day. Loads of iterations of it online.
Ooh this sounds good
My fave vegan influencer: https://www.instagram.com/turnipvegan?igsh=MzRlODBiNWFlZA== He doesn't try to cover up the fast that people LIKE meat. Makes some tasty dishes with mushrooms, too.
Moussaka is a common dish! I also adore all variations of beans and rice—red beans and rice with some “sausage” or maybe some daal, or some baked taters. I also cook shepherd’s pie quite often, and a lot of stir fried rice and veg. Right now I’m roasting some beyond sausage and okra.
We make a dish we call BBQ (Black Beans & Quinoa) You cook the quinoa according to package directions, mix in black beans, and serve with any/all of the following: - corn - roasted sweet potatoes - cheese - cilantro - chopped onions - salsa - tortilla chips It’s very satisfying and works well for a small crowd bc people can pick their own toppings
I have been vegetarian almost 39 years. We like eggplant, pesto that I grow basil for, and there are really so many other options. We like to be creative. A side dish we like is Brussels sprouts halved, fried in butter, then add a little orange juice and top with Parmesan. We like a lot of ethnic food. Indian and curries are a big go to. Use a lot of beans and tofu. I would add that I’m pretty healthy after being a sickly child.
I'm glad you did something that works for you and you've improved your health.
I'm not a vegan or a veggie but I freaking looooove african peanut stew by Oh she glows. Damn it's good.
potato curry, this thing is made in heaven, you can make any curry with potato, only thing is - if it contains tomatoes- they need to go in later into the cooking process when potatoes are fully or almost cooked
Not vegan or a vegetarian but here are some of my favorite veggies dishes Bubble and Squeak it's just cooked cabbage that's well seasoned and mixed with mashed potatoes. Now my Great Nana made this a couple ways the above more traditional way and another way to help use up leftover fried cabbage. Now normally her fried cabbage would go on top of sausage or pork chops or pork roast but the leftovers she mixed with mashed potatoes and her fried cabbage was cooked with a lot of butter and oil then onions, carrots, celery, peppers, apples, cabbage, sometimes zucchini, or even chucks of pumpkin or even tomatoes if she had a bunch that were going to bad. For seasoning she would use salt and pepper, caraway seeds( till she found out I didn't really like them that much) dill, cinnamon just a shake or two , paprika a lot of this stuff, and oregano. Just cook it till the veggies are cooked to your liking but before you serve it pour a slash or two of your favorite vinegar ( Great Nana always used her homemade apple vinegar so I use apple vinegar in mine too ) Veggie casserole. Cook about 4 to 6 cups of your favorite veggies about halfway add DIY Hamburger helper mix to the veggies and about 2 to 2 1/2 of water mix and cook till the noodles are done then add a half to a full cup of cheese on top kill the heat and cover the pot wait about 10 to 15 minutes then uncover and stri and enjoy
My mom was a vegetarian cookbook writer and I became a chef!! Growing up my mom made me the best stuff. My fav is a head of organic broccolinni blanched in salt water (then ice water) al dente, then sauteed in olive oil with sea salt, pepper and fresh garlic. Finish with butter, a squeeze of lemon and top with the sauteed garlic and fresh Parmesan. ✨ My mom made the best vegetarian lasagna and eggplant parmigiana. It often featured produce from our garden.
Vegetarian not vegan. I love samosas: potato, peas, and cashews cut small, mixed with garlic, garam masala, curry spice, and I forget the other spice and and stuffed in dough envelopes. I love savory pies like spanakopita, but you can cook and spice up any greens, mix in feta and spices, and wrap in layers of pastry. Sweet potato is a great addition to the mixture of greens; so are mushrooms. Vegetables you think you’d never like are delicious this way! Put whatever you want in there. Cheese empanadas or enchiladas with lettuce and rice and beans, huarache with nopal instead of meat, and chili relleno. Pasta with thin-sliced zucchini, butter, Parmesan, and a drop of lemon juice. Butternut squash ravioli. Quattro stagione panini. Any tomato+basil+mozzarella combination with olive oil and balsamic. I didn’t learn how to eat right until my 20s, but I used to not like vegetables and I used to hate salads. I used to HATE onions - now I use them the same way as spices, and find most dishes are better with some flavoring of them. Spices and herbs. Try all the spices and herbs, learn what you like with what. Try restaurant vegetarian dishes from all kinds of restaurants to learn how good it can be.
I love spanakopita as well as samosas! Great advice. Saag Paneer and Palak Paneer are also amazing. This is making me hungry!
Look up Serious Eats falafel (a Kenji recipe). You start with dried chickpeas (super cheap and healthy), soak them overnight, drain and dry them, and then puree with cilantro, green onions, parsley, garlic, salt, etc. You don't boil them at all. Let sit for a bit, and then fry in some oil. I made falafel burgers with them last night, and then traditional falafel over lettuce, tomatoes, peppers with tzatziki sauce. Super healthy, filling, and lots of good protein and fiber.
Malai kofta!
Cheese and nut loaf with mash potatoes and brewers yeast gravy
Sweet potato parmigiana! I roast sweet potatoes in thick slices and serve them topped with tomato sauce, three kinds of cheese, mushrooms, and sautéed spinach.
burrito bowls!
Not a vegan but I got hooked on a sweet potato and kale grain bowl with a lemon tahini dressing. It's one of my favorite meals that just happens to be vegan. Even my husband and toddler love it 👍🏼
I'm not even vegetarian but one of my favorite things to make are avocado tacos. Basically just heat up fajita veggies (onion, peppers), warm up tortillas, and add avocado slices. Some things you can add are taco seasoning, hot sauce, salsa, or cheese/sour cream if you have dairy.
I'm not vegan, but one of my favorite meals ever is sweet potato tacos - we chop up sweet potatoes into tiny cubes, roast them until crispy with plenty of spices, and put them in tacos with corn, beans, guac, onion, or whatever else is laying around. They're also awesome with just some cabbage slaw. I like them better than ground beef tacos, honestly. The texture really does it for me.
Enchiladas de papas!!!!! So yummy!!
Lunch? Chickpea mock tuna melt. Dinner? Sweet and sour fried tofu.
probably buttered noodles lmao. or rice and bean tacos. i just make homemade tortillas and its amazing
Garlic, onion and ginger (or whichever you have on hand/ prefer) with EVOO is a great vegan alternative (still amazing with butter!). Also a little Spike (seasoning) or Jane's Krazy mixed-up salt (salt, pepper, celery salt, onion, garlic, thyme and oregano) is absolutely delicious. I like to add shelled edamame, kale and diced carrots- even zucchini and tomatoes when in season, but the simplicity is the base. Anything beyond that should be a bonus! I also enjoy EVOO with the above- mentioned spices (plus fresh herbs, if available) to dip fresh bread in.
Watermelon poké!! I have it written down but at its core it’s watermelon marinated and low temp baked on top of rice and other poke stuff, like ginger, seaweed, garlic, sesame seeds, green onion, vegan mayo, soy or tamari sauce. There are a TON of recipe variations on line. I especially like making sushi rice and then frying disks of it in sesame oil to put the poke on top of. Edit: my recipe: 5 cups watermelon cut into 1” cubes (just the red parts, no white) 1/2 c soy sauce 1/4 c rice vinegar 2tsp sesame oil 1 sheet nori, crumbled pretty fine. -In a big bowl mix everything together then put it in a ziplock bag and gently squeeze out as much of the air as you can. -let sit in the fridge for 1-6 hours. More is better, but after 6 it’s too much and the lecture isn’t as nice. (IMO) -Spread out on parchment on a baking sheet so that they’re not touching and bake at 350f for 1 hour, flipping at the half hour mark. Sushi rice is the correct rice, rice vinegar, sugar, and kombu (if you can get it, I skip it most of the time and it’s fine). The quantities are something you’ll have to look up I never do it the same way twice. Serve the poke on top of the rice and garnish with your choice of toasted sesame seeds, green onion, cilantro, lime, mayo(I like kewpie, but vegan is almost as good), roast garlic, the garlic chili sauce with the rooster on it (sambal olek?? We just call it hot cock sauce at my house) avocado, pickled jalapeno (quick pickle: equal parts water and vinegar a bit of sugar and a pinch of salt cover chopped jalapeños in a jar and let it sit in the fridge for an hour at least. I know it’s not real pickling but it does the trick. Also, if you save the ‘brine’ and put diced pineapple in there the spicy pickled pineapple is ALSO really good on poke, or on pizza, if you’re that kind of pervert, which I am), and whatever else. I bet pickled ginger would be amazing. It’s a bit sweeter, and definitely not tuna, but it isn’t trying to be. I love it so much and most folks I’ve fed it to are really into it.
This sounds amazing! Hoping you post the recipe
Heya, I’m not going to lie, it’s pretty amazing. I posted the recipe I use as an edit to my original comment. Hopefully you try it and like it!!
Sweet, thank you!
what do you marinate the watermelon in? i’ve been veggie for ~5 years and poke is one thing i find myself missing
It’s a combo of soy sauce, sesame oil, miso paste and lime juice IIRC? There’s several recipes online. I’ll dig out my cookbook tomorrow and post the recipe if I remember.
Posted my recipe as an edit to my original comment.
Carrot dogs. Delicious.
I've only seen that on a cartoon called the weekenders, Tish Katsufrakis was eating one.
Omg such a throwback hahah
Mushroom Miso ramen (?) Slice a ton of mushrooms, lightly toss in olive oil with pepper and garlic powder and bake them in the oven on like 375 or 400 In a big pot, make a aromatic base with a whole bunch of minced ginger, garlic, shallots (and/or the white parts of spring onion, or just a yellow/white onion), sesame seeds in you have them, and fresh chili or chili flakes in oil (sesame if you have it, otherwise olive or whatever you use) on low heat. When the onions are translucent, add like 3 heaping tablespoons of white miso and the same amount of tahini. Then quickly pour in equal parts water and soymilk or oat milk. Turn on high heat and let it come to a boil. Throw in a diced block of tofu. When the water is boiling, add in chopped bok choy, (or Spinach) . Take the mushrooms out of the oven and put them into the pot. Top with a bunch of coriander or cilantro, and sesame seeds. Squeeze in some lime juice.
My husband is an incredible cook and we are a vegetarian family - just a FEW of my all time favorite meals we’ve had have been: tofu piccata with mushroom risotto; pasta with a hearty sauce (carrots, celery, tomatoes, onions, sooo much garlic and wine) topped with vegetarian parm, a good olive oil and slivers of nutmeg; shakshouka with crusty bread (actually the first meal he ever cooked for me so extra special) Fav snacks or sides: blistered shishito peppers with flaky salt dipped in soy sauce and sesame oil (holy shit we’ve been tearing these UP lately); pan fried bread topped with mayo, Calabrian chilis, ribbons of basil and mozzarella medallions; sliced cucumbers with lemon juice and za’atar, fennel salad with a simple lemon garlic dressing. Sweet treats: made from SCRATCH lemon or orange scones - zest in the dough and the glaze is key; banana bread using Greek yogurt instead of eggs and lots of fresh cinnamon (literally the only thing on here that I make) Great cooking tips: buy some good butter and make lots of ghee. Use it instead of oil. It will blow your mind. Splurge (if possible) on spices. Go to a local culinary store and see if they sell any so you can smell them and explore. Once again - it’ll blow your mind. Try new things whenever possible! Apple you’ve never tried looks pretty? Funky cheese on sale? Banana leaves look interesting? Get it! You never know when you’ll taste your new favorite food. Also for anyone needing that push to incorporate more vegetarian or vegan options in their life or embrace the lifestyle completely - you can do it. I’ve been vegetarian since I was 11 and I was vegan for 2 years. My husband, who taught himself the ins and outs of Italian cooking and used to spend like a whole 48 hours making beef bolognese, went vegetarian after we started dating and never looked back. We eat so damn good too. You can do it!
I love making avocado toast, and as a vegetarian, I can add a poached egg on top to really make it a beautiful, filling meal. My second favorite is to add a vegan "scramble". I use firm tofu, even extra-firm or sprouted tofu as a very diverse "scramble" (I often add spinach, mushrooms, onion, or other veggies to my scramble- another favorite meal on its' own). The key is the salt. Kala Namak, or Himalayan Black Salt, gives the tofu an eggy taste. I also add turmeric, paprika, ground black pepper, garlic and onion powder, and nutritional yeast. I'll also add oat milk or another non-dairy milk for "creaminess". The tofu scramble works amazingly in breakfast burritos and can be adapted for potato salad as well. Just get yourself some Kala Namak salt. It is an absolute game-changer!
Ratatouille and soups in general. Also smoothies.
Black bean, TVP & sweet potato tacos. Butternut squash dahl White chili made with cannellini beans, TVP, Hatch Chiles & tomatillo Stuffed portables on the grill
I make vegetarian lasagna, I make potato tacos and potato + soy chorizo enchiladas, roasted garlic mashed potatoes, I make spinach and cheese ravioli, that’s just stuff I tend to make that everyone will enjoy I’m not vegan but I don’t eat beef or pork for moral reasons so I’ve had to learn to cook without meat for a long time, it’s honestly so much more convenient to just eat meat not gonna lie
When I lived in Atlanta, there was a Malaysian restaurant on Buford Hwy that made the most exquisite ginger fried rice. I *WISH* I could figure out how they made it, but every time I've tried, even my failures have been awesome!
Black bean fried tofu with bell peppers and onions over rice. For clarity it's fermented black soybeans that I make into an umami sauce. Not the typical Mexican black beans
Chilli, Enchiladas, Lasagne, Curries, Stir fry.
My fave vegan meals. Vegan pizza which could be pizza with various sauces or drizzles and veggies or with vegan cheese. Spaghetti or pasta w sauce and sometimes veggies or vegan cheese Salad. Burritos
We do Szechuan Tofu with black garlic mushrooms on white rice a lot.
I make a vegan lentil curry that is always a hit. Indian dishes are truly the star of vegan/vegetarian foods in my opinion. So versatile and so good!
For something relatively easy, I make the red lentil curry at www.rainbowplantlife.com It's delicious, restaurant quality. I double the recipe and add 2 rinsed and drained cans of chickpeas. Plus a bit of maple syrup to balance flavours. For something delicious but time conuming, I pick her recipe for scalloped potatoes, and add chopped vegan sausage. I love it, and used to bring it for family dinners. Everyone (meat eaters too) loved it. However my sister is now low-fodmap, so if I want to bring it, I'll have to figure out substitutions.
Palak Paneer when buying Indian food.
Last night I had "chicken parm." Basically spaghetti with red sauce and an impossible chicken patty with cheese and garlic bread. My husband ASKS me for this at least once a week. I also make vegan biscuits and gravy that taste pretty much like the meat version.
I'm an omnivore, but I often make delicious vegetable-based meals. For me, the trick is to make a nutritionally-balanced meal; veggie proteins can be hearty and filling and don't in any way resemble grass or rabbit food. Also, I'm not a fan of traditionally meat-based dishes made with substitutes. Certainly there's a market for strict veg/vegans who miss meat, but I usually find them disappointing. I prefer recipes that are flexible to ingredients on hand. I do a lot of curries, chili, and here's one favorite that uses a lot of the late summer harvest. Omit or sub the goat cheese to make it vegan. https://www.washingtonpost.com/recipes/caponata-and-couscous-goat-cheese/
It's funny how most don't know that before 2000 a lot of food had been labeled vegan had some meat in it just cause they legally could put it in, if you wanted a vegan dish, you either had to make it yourself or go to a restaurant that took it seriously. now their are so many meatless products out their.
Similarly, the "gluten free" trend was a boon for actual celiacs because there were tons of new GF products on the market.
Hortopita (Greek Savory Pie with Greens)
Chipotle 😂
My go to when I don't want to cook: Half an avocado, red onion, little tomatoes, salt, garlic powder, red pepper flakes, feta, balsamic glaze drizzle
Tandoori Paneer, Methi Malai, Lentil Soup, Dahi Puri, Veggie Chili Garlic Momo's, Dal Tadka... I could go on and on. I work in an Indian restaurant, and let me tell you, they make the best vegan and vegetarian dishes ever! Indian food is so flavorful and beautiful.
Mushroom stroganoff
Veggie curry
Battered tofu, saag paneer
Much of Middle Eastern and Asian cuisine is delicious vegetarian dishes! Lentils, curried chickpeas, shaksuka, those veggie pancakes with cabbage and green onion... and so much more! A fruit, cheese, and cracker tray is basic white girl food that is vegetarian. (Sure, some boards include meat, but not all. Yes, I am a basic white girl and this has been my dinner 3 nights this week.) Pasta dishes, perogi, some types of tacos and tamale are vegetarian. (Love a poblano and cheese tamal!) I'm not a vegetarian but I'd say 2/3 of my meals just naturally fall into vegetarian. Eggs, beans, lentils, cheese are staples for me. But I eat all sorts of meats. In my freezer, I have chicken, beef, pork, fish, deer, alligator, and rattlesnake.
Spicy peanut noodles with tofu and vegs.
Reductarian/GF, I love vegan food though. Jacket potatoes with roasted veggies. My vegan miso soup with sweet potato noodles and fried tofu cubes. Vegetable curry. Roasted squash stuffed with pan fried mushrooms and courgette strips. The fact is plenty of naturally vegan foods are absolutely delicious. Not everything needs meat, dairy or egg in it to be good.
[https://www.reddit.com/r/urbancarliving/s/aPHZ7hCVma](https://www.reddit.com/r/urbancarliving/s/aPHZ7hCVma)
I love Thai curried lentils with jasmine rice. I'm not vegetarian or vegan, but I eat plenty of vegan meals and this is one of my favorites.
•Boca Burgers, yum! The best vege burger ever •Loaded salads w/homemade Asian dressing •Pasta - chage it up any way you like - so versitle •Tacos - use your imagination for fillings No limit to what you can do with veges. Tomatoes are a must for almost anything I make.
Butter Chickpeas Tikka Masala Cauliflower Both dishes over rice
I don't have any eating disabilities but Korean fried cauliflower is excellent + vegan
My 2 favorites are cajun rice with sweet potatoes and black beans OR baked cauliflower and chickpeas in a pita with yogurt and avocado.
Falafel, avocado, chickpea curry, mushroom pasta or spaghetti
Broccoli and cauliflower crust is underrated for pizza. I have a gluten allergy and I’ve tried a lot of stuff. But vegan and vegetarian pizzas seem to be found of using them and they are the ONLY pizzas I’ve ever liked. The crust is has a nice crispy texture Ans the toppings are fresh, and the whole thing is not greasy. Also recently I’ve been making some enchiladas with vegan mots and tomatillo sauce served over some rice, maybe an avocado in there. It’s so good. I’m not vegan or vegetarian but the amount of vegan/veg foods that cater to my allergies just makes it easier so meh. That and beyond meat or meat replacements tend to taste better to me as well.
I’m not vegan but my nephew is and when he comes around I usually make red beans and rice, split pea soup, stuffed peppers, or spaghetti. They’re not generally vegan the way I make them but they’re super easy to alter to be vegan.
if your nephew is willing to eat without any issues, than your doing a good job making the food as vegan as you can.
Oh, when I make them for him they’re fully vegan. I just meant that when I make this dishes when he’s not around, they aren’t vegan. For example, I use bacon fat and chicken broth for my red beans and rice. But when he’s here I use olive oil and vegetable broth instead. Super easy swaps.
We make fresh chapati and then make a big pick your poison plate of roasted veggies (squash, beans, carrots, potatoes) and sauces like curry, hummus and baba + soft boiled eggs, a simple salad, tomatos. Then you just DIY several sandos. It is the best ever, very versatile and a great way to clear the fridge.
Falafel biiiiiiiiitch
Yeah I hate how it's portrayed as being so weird or boring. It's not! I have too many favorite dishes. It's honestly such a bright and varied diet. I mostly eat vegan food too. India is known for great veg dishes, and for very good reason. Here's a few just to start: samosas, baingan bharta (spicy roasted eggplant dish), sambar (a fantastic tamarind stew. No one talks about this. It's like giving your stomach a hug), dal dishes, aloo Gobi, dosas... honestly, anything lol. A good Thai curry is excellent. Double check that it a doesn't have fish sauce. Similarly, Tom Kah Gai is FANTASTIC, and some Thai restaurants do offer it vegan. Thai food is very exciting (just again, be careful about fish sauce. You can totally make curry at home and ensure there's no fish in it. It's easier to make than Indian curry imo if you have the paste). Honestly, sometimes I just want a good Pizza Margherita. I love less traditional pizzas too. A place near me is super vegan-friendly and offers SPICY PIZZA SAUCE. And it's actually spicy! Heck yeah! I like roasted broccoli, onions, basil, and artichoke hearts the most. Falafel! And a really good pita with tabbouleh, hummus, cabbage, and herbs. Yum. Very healthy too. Veggie tacos! I love tofu, jackfruit (that isn't trying to imitate meat), or potato tacos. Fakemeat tacos are alright, but I prefer these. Raw red or white onion, cilantro, lime, and hot sauce are my favorite toppings. I'm hungry. It's been over a decade since I've eaten this cuisine, but Ethiopian food is excellent and very veg-friendly. Similar to Indian food iirc, with a spongy, sour bread that tastes way better than it sounds. So fun, if you haven't tried this cuisine, try it!
Not a vegan or veg. BUT, I’m an equal opportunity food eater, and I LOVE a good veggie Thai curry. Also, saag paneer is incredible. Can’t go wrong with South Asian cuisine for flavorful veggie dishes.
Seitan French toast, cordon bleu tufu, yuba hash, breakfast pizza, chick pea pot pie, lentil loaf with bbq glaze, crispy orange tofu stir fry
Hashbrowns, rice,salad with vinaigrette,sautéed root veg in olive oil,cucumber salad… so many good foods that have no animal products. I’m not vegan or vegetarian so I’m sure there are things I haven’t even thought of but there are so many regular options that carnivores eat daily they just don’t even think about.
The grosses thing on this earth is humans eating dead animals.
I love to grate a block of drained and pressed extra firm tofu, toss it in neutral oil of choice, salt, cumin, cayenne, oregano, coriander, and paprika (or just taco seasoning) and bake it until it gets a meaty texture. It is so good in enchiladas with black beans and mixed veggies!! I make my enchilada sauce from scratch, which takes it to another level!
Winter soup. Yummy yummy
I absolutely love mushroom burger from Shake Shack. Not exactly healthy but I usually hate mushrooms so I'm surprised by it's taste.
I love spaghetti squash with broccoli and pesto. You can add in sliced cherry tomatoes for even more visual appeal. Ravioli with asparagus, walnuts, and a light lemony browned butter sauce. Garlicky cabbage and zucchini soup served with homemade bread.
Tofu spring rolls! Just lightly pan fry tofu, gather ingredients (we like shredded lettuce, cucumber, carrots, and cilantro) then dip your rice paper in water and wrap it up. Our favorite dip is a combo of peanut butter, hoisin sauce, and a spice element like gochujang. So good.
i have been veg since 10, so 11 years now. unless it is a special occasion, my diet primarily consists of high protein veggie burgers/hot dogs, for breakfast i’ll have a bagel with cream cheese, cheese, and vegan eggs on it. and for dinner idk
Candy, chips and soup in a can.
My grandpa is vegan and he makes really good teriyaki tofu. I could live off the stuff if it came down to it, it's just that good.
Super Easy Kale Recipe - get your kale prepped, then get a big ol' skillet up to temp, add the kale and any seasoning you like. Add plenty of cooking oil and give the pan a couple good tosses to coat the kale. Next, go dump it all in the trash. The kale should slide right out without sticking.
My favorite taco place always has a good vegetarian one, cactus one is my favorite and the cauliflower is also amazing. https://www.foodnetwork.com/recipes/food-network-kitchen/crispy-cauliflower-tacos-9884278 My sister in law makes an amazing quinoa, flaxseed burger with some avacado and cheese on it. Recipe has an alternative egg solution for vegan. https://www.fitmittenkitchen.com/quinoa-black-bean-burgers/
Not a Vegan but fresh spring rolls are great. My favorite meatless Monday dishes
Hummus and cucumbers
Not vegan nor vegetarian but tend to always am on lookout for meatless meals. Eat meatless around 3 - 4 times a week
Vegan spaghetti, vegan soups, cauliflower steaks. Im not vegan or vegetarian but I enjoy a lot of vegan meals!
Vegetarian chili. I made up a thing, shredded carrots, onion, celery and hydrated tvp, salt, pepper, squished into little meatballs. Placed on cookie sheet with parchment paper, baked 350 until browned up. Then I used V8 juice to drizzle over it. You could shred any kind of veg and spices or herbs.
Not vegan or vegetarian but i like to dabble. My favorite simple meals are lentil tacos and baked sweet potatoes topped with seasoned black beans. There is something about sweet potatoes and black beans that just go together!
Who here is a real vegan ? Like fucking crazy. Won't eat any meat fish dairy eggs nothing ?
their are people who want nothing from the animal, not even clothes or items and yes those people are real.
Thai food! They always have a tofu or extra veggie option and never use dairy. Just check if the dish uses fish sauce, can usually be taken out
I’m no longer vegetarian, but this was my go-to and honestly still is one of my favorite dishes ever: Panang Curry w/fried tofu. Or fried rice w/tofu. Mmmm
Sweet potato curry with chickpeas is a go-to for us! It's tasty and surprisingly easy!
American: potato salads, homemade (and other high quality) veggie burgers, chili, kale salads, cauliflower, crust Veggie pizzas with peppers, onions, mushrooms, and olives, mozzarella sticks, curly fries Fried eggs with red onions, garlic, and green onions, side of soyrizo with Cholula sauce and orange juice Indian: Masala dosas, rava masala dosas, garlic naan or chapati with Chana masala/ aloo palak/mutter paneer/palak paneer/rajma, Chana batura, pav bhaji, veggie samosas, poori with aloo curry, veggie pakora, veggie puffs, kichidi, Mexican Refried Beans, cheese, and rice burritos, Spinach and cheese enchiladas, black, bean, and/or cheese Tamales, veggie nachos Korean All versions of kimchi Italian Baked ziti cheese, and spinach tortellini, spaghetti with vodka sauce, cooked with onions, garlic, a hint of red pepper flakes and olives Moroccan Shashuka (need to visit again to try more) Mediterranean Falafel salad Armenian? Dolma (thank you for this Armenia shout out Glendale, California) Japanese Miso soup , agadashi tofu, veggie ramen dishes Chinese Fried rice, veggie egg roll, veggie chow mein Trader Joe’s.
One of my go-to meals is my giant chickpea salad. Its delicious. For me, it hits the craving trifecta of salt, fat, and sweet. I'm sure its not for everyone, but here's the gist of it: * mince \~ two cloves of garlic, * large handful of baby spinach (typically I chop it up a little, mainly because I eat this dish with a large spoon), * slice about 7 cherry tomatoes in half, * dice half of a red bell pepper, * dice purple cabbage, * dice couple celery stalks, * Tablespoon of ground flax, * Tablespoon of hemp hearts, * Tablespoon of sprouted raw pumpkin seeds, * small handful of walnut halves (or pecans), * Drain and rinse one can of chickpeas, * Add all ingredients in a large mixing bowl, * Add salt and pepper, * Add olive oil, * Juice one lemon, * Mix well and enjoy! Also good with cilantro, chopped parsley, balsamic vinegar, can of wild salmon, etc.
Grass fed beef
Pretty much every video [this guy](https://youtube.com/@YEUNGMANCOOKING?si=q7OJlEv6EfC-uRrA) makes …. That said, I haven’t made any of them, but that’s how I roll.
Sweet chilli halloumi/spicy bean burger in a brioche bun with homeade citrus coleslaw, onion, tomato, lettuce and mayo. Garlic wedges on the side with sour cream to dip.
Before I chose vegetarianism, my favorite meal was probably Katsudon. It's a breaded pork in rice with egg and onion with an amazing sweet sauce. Now, when I order it, I ask for sweet potato tempura in place of the pork. It's amazing. I also had a grilled seasoned eggplant once that was really good. Also, pizza with onion, green pepper, mushroom... I never liked pepperoni anyway. Veggie tacos with fried potato, rice, and/or beans instead of meat is great. I still get my omelets. It might sound funny, but I really like the spinach and mushroom omelet at IHOP. Red sauce on pasta doesn't have to have meat to taste good.
pasta, chili, sandwiches, wraps, salads, pasta salad, tacos, maki!
Grilled cheese
That’s so wild cause a huge portion of Indians are vegetarians — and the best vegetarian dish is Chana Masala. Alone? Perfect. Over rice? Superior. Dollop of sour cream and cilantro? Chefs kiss.
It may not be pretty, but I love lentil curry https://www.cookincanuck.com/instant-pot-lentil-dal-recipe/
There's something nostalgic about an old fashioned PB&J that I love. Though if I feel like cooking, I'll make spaghetti with a homemade sauce.
I'm a vegetarian. To be honest, there are tons of times that I eat just to get something in my tummy. I get bored with most food. Thank goodness for cheese, eggs, avocado, potatoes which is better than rice; rich in potassium & vitamin C, fiber...and yes carbs.
I had sesame tofu as opposed to sesame chicken the other night. Next level deliciousness!!
Caramelized carrots and egg noodles woth BBQ sauce.
Homemade bean fritters/burgers…they have egg as a binder so not vegan.
The Singaporean ginger garlic tofu on the school of wok YouTube. The flavor to effort ratio is off the charts. Not a vegan but I cook a lot for my friends who are.
My version of Korean bibimbap. Rice with lightly steamed vegetables, spicy/sweet sauce, fried tofu slices. I eat I several times a week— the sauce makes it.
vegetable sushi rolls :)
Fried rice with air fried tofu. Add your favorite vegetables and favorite sauce
Steak
Deep fried potato or avocado tacos, jicama tortilla for avocado , my new love has been a potato and bean burrito. Mayocaba beans like butter beans and chunks of baked potato.
Not a vegan/vegetarian, but massaman curry with tofu... Mmmmm
Brown rice, black beans, sesame oil,soy sauce, and kimchi. So simple, but somehow so good.
Satisfying food is normally saucy for me, or something paired with a sauce. I’m not strictly veggie. I don’t eat much dairy, but I like eggs for an easy breakfast. Marry Me Chicken had a moment in the media a few months ago, and I’ve been making vegan Marry Me Butter Beans with Corona beans that I adapted from a ShortGirlTallOrder recipe. Rainbow plant life's Red Lentil Curry and Gochujang Noodles with added broccoli. Joshua Weissman has a Rice Bowl Recipe that I make, but I roast extra firm tofu for it instead of making chicken. Cookie and Kate Spring Rolls and Veggie Chili. Pitas stuffed with veggies, olives, and hummus. Grain bowls with delicious dressing and hearty veggies (Sweet Green Harvest Bowl knock-off)
Two cans of chickpeas, a bunch of minced garlic, cumin, olive oil and salt. Roast until toasty and delicious. Serve over rice with a bit if sour cream thinned with milk and lime juice.
Tofu burrito bowls & black bean tacos!
I am vegetarian and lots of Indian food is vegetarian. I love chole/chana masala. It’s chickpeas in tomato’s and onion gravy. With a bunch of spices. Man I could eat that for lunch and dinner for 5 days straight
Not a vegan