Vegetarian
The Best Tofu Brands According to Chefs
Plus, how to use tofu, whether you like it silken, soft, or extra firm.
Persian Rice With Fava Beans and Dill
Frozen fava beans make easy work of this fragrant rice dish, and you could also replace them with shelled lima beans or edamame instead.
Kateh (Persian Stove-Top Rice)
This is a very simple way to make wonderful rice in under an hour. It is a technique favored around the Caspian, where rice is eaten for breakfast, lunch, and dinner.
Celery Khoresh With Mushrooms
A vegetarian version of khoresh, this braise inspired by the popular Persian dish is made with cremini mushrooms, which keep their shape and offer earthy flavor. Enjoy it over rice.
Jerk Tofu Wrapped in Collard Leaves
This recipe from Bryant Terry highlights the earthy taste and the toothsome texture of collards, and offsets the greens with tofu that’s been soaked in a Jamaican-inspired marinade.
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71 Hearty and Satisfying Vegetarian Main Dish Recipes
These flavor-packed meat-free meals are sure to satisfy vegetarians and carnivores alike.
Crispy Tofu Balls
This recipe is a game-changer for people who think they don't like tofu. To get the right balance between moisture and texture, we provide three techniques for removing excess liquid.
The Best Frozen Veggie Burgers Are the Ones You Make Yourself
Bonus: they're vegan and gluten-free, and you cook them straight out of the freezer.
How to Stop Worrying and Make Great Vegan Sushi at Home
Think outside the cucumber roll.
How to Make an Actually-Filling Breakfast Smoothie
Three simple guidelines to avoid mid-morning stomach growls.
Amazuzuke (Quick Vinegar Pickles)
I serve these pickles like a salad as a side with ramen noodles, gyoza (fried dumplings), or shumai (steamed dumplings), or with a sandwich.
Risotto With Mushrooms and Thyme
The Italian word for the ideal risotto texture is all’onda—literally, “like a wave.” Risotto should spread and move and undulate. If you can stand a spoon up in it, it needs more liquid.
Your New Egg Sando
You may not mistake these jammy-crisp, slow-cooked onions for bacon, but they are truly exceptional as a stand-in, giving a huge blast of umami to create a truly satisfying breakfast sandwich.
Cauliflower Bolognese
No, you don’t have to be a vegetarian to love what’s going on here. Cauliflower and mushrooms provide richness and toothiness that do justice to the meaty original.
Chickpea and Chorizo Tostadas
Mashing some chickpeas into the sizzling chorizo adds heft while keeping this meal light on the meat
Crispy Tofu With Maple-Soy Glaze
Our simple technique of draining before frying makes the tofu extra-crispy, and perfect for absorbing the salty-sweet flavors of maple syrup, soy sauce, and fresh ginger.
Power Butter
Stash a jar of this spiced-up, seed-packed almond butter in your desk drawer or kitchen cupboard to turn a rice cake into an instant breakfast.
Steamed Kabocha With Ginger-Soy Dressing
The magic of steam cooks the squash both quickly and evenly, and steaming the dressing with the squash opens up the flavor of the ginger, garlic, and scallions.
Lentil-Smothered Greens on Fried Bread
Red split lentils cook even more quickly than other types, making them ideal for weeknight dinners. Turn them into a meal by pairing with savory spiced greens.
Warm Winter Vegetable Salad With Halloumi
One bowl and one baking sheet is all you need to achieve sweet, creamy squash, crispy pita chips, and chewy, charred cheese. Fresh mint and a splash of vinegar perk up the final dish.