vegetarian

While following a vegan diet can be an incredibly healthy way to live, many of the key nutrients that our bodies need to thrive are primarily found in animal products – posing a potential difficulty for health-conscious vegans. Luckily, there...

Couscous w/ Carrots, Walnuts, and Raisins   Ingredients: 1 cup couscous (try whole-wheat couscous) 1 teaspoon olive oil 2 tablespoons walnuts, coarsely chopped 1/4 teaspoon salt 1/8 teaspoon black pepper 1/2 teaspoon pumpkin pie spice or cinnamon 1 1/3 cups...

Many people choose to switch to a vegetarian diet instantly, and completely give up all meat, poultry, and fish. Others make the transition by gradually eliminating those foods from their diets. There is no right or wrong process, so do...

Squash with Pecans and Cranberries   Ingredients: 1/4 cup pecans 1 tablespoons dried cranberries 1/2 cup boiling water 1 cup vegetable broth 1 cup diced or julienned butternut squash 1 cup diced or julienned acorn squash 1 cup diced or...

Prairie Beans   Ingredients: 1 cup dried pinto beans Water, to cover 2 tablespoons diced onions 1/2 cup chopped fresh tomatoes 1/2 cup diced canned tomatoes with liquid 1/2 cup diced fresh or canned chilies 2 tablespoons pure maple syrup...

Vegetable Curry   Ingredients: 1 small onion 1 large potato 1/2 pint green peas Butter or olive oil 1 tablespoon wheat flour Water 1 teaspoon curry powder 1 teaspoon salt Vegetables cut into small pieces (eggplant, tomatoes, okra, cucumbers, pumpkin,...

Four Beans Salad   Ingredients: For the dressing: 1 large garlic clove, minced 2 tablespoons olive oil 4 tablespoons apple cider vinegar 2 tablespoons freshly minced salad herbs Salt and pepper to taste   For the salad: 4 ounces dried...

Tomato and Basil Salad   Ingredients: 6 to 8 fresh basil leaves 6 large tomatoes (about 2 pounds) 1 shallot, minced 1 large garlic clove, minced 2 tablespoons balsamic vinegar (preferably aged) 3 tablespoons olive oil 1 tablespoon flaxseed oil...

Mediterranean Portobello Burger Ingredients: 4 teaspoons olive oil 4 large portobello mushroom caps 4 slices onion 2 garlic cloves, minced (optional) 4 tablespoons roasted red bell pepper spread 4 teaspoons chopped black olives 4 teaspoons feta cheese 8 slices tomato...

Primavera Pasta Salad Ingredients: 1 1/2 tablespoons olive oil 1 1/2 tablespoons butter or margarine 1 1/2 cups broccoli florets 2 cloves garlic, minced 2 tomatoes, seeded and diced 3/4 cup julienne zucchini 1/2 cup julienne carrots 1/4 cup honey...