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Top Vegetarian Recipes Everyone Can Cook

Many people mistakenly assume that vegetarian food is not tasty. Moreover, modern stereotypes are based on the fact that meat-free dishes do not have the required amount of protein and are rather difficult to prepare. Fortunately, these myths have nothing to do with reality. Here are the top vegetarian recipes everyone can cook. First, of course, you need to buy all the ingredients and spend a little time creating a culinary masterpiece.

Tomato Tofu Stir Fry

This stir fry is a delicious combination of tender tofu, tomatoes and basil. By cutting the tomatoes into bite-size pieces, you can make sure that you get a lot of nutrients from them. However, you should still add some olive oil in order to ensure that the tofu absorbs all the sauce from the tomatoes. The dish is tasty and healthy and is a great option for people who are on a strict diet.

Mushroom Risotto

Risotto is a traditional Italian dish. Therefore, it is quite easy to adapt it to vegetarianism. All you need to do is to use vegetable stock, or vegetable stock plus miso, as the sauce for the risotto. The result is a creamy and delicious meal that you can enjoy at any time of day. Of course, if you want to add meat to your risotto, you can do that, but if you want a vegetarian dish that is easy and great to eat, this one is just the right choice.

Tofu Roasted Brussels Sprouts

 

Brussels sprouts are often considered boring, but they can actually taste great when they are roasted with a touch of butter and some olive oil. By coating the sprouts with breadcrumbs, you can give them the texture that you desire. Besides, you can also sprinkle some parmesan cheese on top of the vegetable and roast them for about twenty minutes at 200 degrees Fahrenheit. Do not hesitate to start experimenting with different flavors. If you love this dish, you can put it on the menu of your next party.
Top Vegetarian Recipes Everyone Can Cook

Beet and Butternut Squash Salad

 

Before you go to the market, you should buy fresh salad greens, an apple, almonds and two types of beets. However, you will not be able to find any of these items in supermarkets. Therefore, if you want to make this dish at home, you will need to make a trip to a butchery. By buying the leafy greens from a butcher, you can guarantee that you will get a tasty dish. To be able to prepare this dish in a short period of time, you should avoid buying ready-made salads. Otherwise, you will be forced to eat something that is not worth your time.

Blanched Asparagus

 

No one can accuse asparagus of being a boring vegetable. At the same time, many people are not fond of making it at home because it is usually complicated. However, you can easily prepare this vegetable when you purchase a bag of it from the market. Instead of cooking it, you should boil it, keeping the heat low. To make it easier, you can cut the asparagus into pieces and place them in the pan at the same time. Do not forget to add salt and pepper before serving.

Caponata Pasta

 

And here is the first recipe that most vegetarians will love. All you need is olive oil, one large onion, a couple of garlic cloves, 250g chargrilled Mediterranean veg, chopped tomatoes, one small caper, 350g rigatoni, basil leaves, and parmesan. First, you should fry the onions until golden brown. When this process comes to an end, add garlic cloves.
Combine all vegetables, add spices and cook in a saucepan for about 10 minutes. Now you need to heat the water and pour it into another skillet. Next, add the pasta and boil it. Now you should mix all the ingredients by adding basil and parmesan. Voila! Your vegetarian meal is ready!

Coconut & Squash Dhansak

 

All you need for this recipe is vegetable oil, 500g butternut squash, chopped onions, mild curry paste, 400g can chopped tomatoes, light coconut milk, bread, spinach, and coconut yogurt. First, you need to boil the squash. Then preheat a skillet, add some olive oil and fry the onions. After a couple of minutes, add curry, tomatoes, and coconut milk. Stir all the ingredients and wait until a thick sauce forms.
Now you need to take the boiled squash and add it to the lentil and spinach sauce. Season to taste and simmer for about three minutes. You can now add yogurt and bread as decor. As you can see, this recipe is very similar to the Papers Owl review in terms of detailing and describing each process. Now you and your friends can enjoy a great vegetarian meal.

Vegetarian Fajitas

 

Chances are you will love this recipe. All you need is a 400g can of black beans, a small bunch of coriander, tortillas, sliced avocado, sour cream, and fajita mix. As you can see, all the ingredients are available at your local store. But if you don’t have a fajita mix, you can fry the peppers, add pepper, some spices, and stir. Now add the beans, some lime juice, and coriander to the same skillet.
Preheat tortillas in the microwave. Now put some fajita mix on them with all the ingredients. By the way, you can add avocado slices and sour cream as additional ingredients. This dish is quite simple and tasty, so you don’t need to waste a lot of time.

Broccoli, Tofu, & Celery Salad

 

The vegetables in this recipe are the easiest to find. Therefore, you can prepare this vegetarian dish at home in less than 30 minutes. As a result, you can enjoy a great meal. At the same time, the flavor of all the ingredients is really delicious.
First, you need to rinse off the broccoli, onions, red bell peppers, jalapenos, broccoli rabe, and bell pepper. Then, add the dressing to the veggies and mix them with some celery.

Gnocchi With Mushrooms & Blue Cheese

 

And here is another very tasty dish. You will need fresh gnocchi, olive oil, a knob of butter, chopped onion, parsley, 500g small Portobello mushrooms, garlic cloves, and creamy blue cheese. Take a packet of fresh gnocchi and boil them in a large saucepan according to the instructions on the pack. Now you need to reheat the pan, add olive oil, chopped onion, and mushrooms. The frying process should last no more than 5-6 minutes. Remember to stir the ingredients. Now you need to add the garlic, gnocchi and stir. Use grated cheese and parsley as decor. As you can see, this recipe is extremely simple but very nutritious.

Sweetcorn & Courgette Fritters

 

To prepare this dish, you will need sweetcorn, onions, grated courgette, smoked paprika, flour, five eggs, milk, sweet chilli sauce, and lime. First, combine flour, egg, milk, seasonings, and vegetables. Now you need to boil water in a saucepan after mixing chilli sauce and lime. You should now reheat the pan and add four burger-sized mounds of the fritter mixture. Wait about three minutes until you see a golden crust. The next step is boiling the eggs. So you should place them in hot water and wait for about 3 minutes. Finally, you need to put the fritters on a plate and add the egg and the rest of the ingredients. Use mixed leaves as decor.

Why Are Vegetarian Recipes Becoming Popular?

The main reason for the popularity of vegetarian recipes is that it is very simple. You don’t need to cook meat. Instead, choose the right timings and temperature settings. Generally, vegetables only need to be lightly fried, boiled, or simmered in a saucepan. These recipes are designed for 20-30 minutes and are very simple. Anyone can prepare the meals mentioned above, provided all the ingredients are available. All you need is a little patience and strict adherence to the processes.
Of course, the taste of all the dishes described above is not the only reason for their popularity. The nutritional value is another factor that plays an important role in the rise of vegetarian dishes. It is obvious that different vegetables contain different nutrients, which are necessary for a healthy life. However, many people prefer to avoid meat because they feel it is not enough to consume these vegetables. For example, if we compare the calcium content of a serving of broccoli with that of a serving of boiled beef, we will discover that the former contains over 20 times more calcium. Also, a person will get much more nutrients from different vegetables than meat.
Now you know more about modern vegetarian options. These recipes are very popular, so you will surely surprise your friends and family if you decide to show your culinary talents. You need to follow all the rules and not rush. Be careful, and you can create a real culinary masterpiece!