10 Simple And Delicious Vegetarian Food Ideas
1. VEGETARIAN gourmet GRILLED CHEESE
Regular grilled cheese can sometimes get old if eaten often enough; however, gourmet vegetarian grilled cheese puts a nice twist on a traditional grilled cheese sandwich. For this recipe you will need: 2 slices of pumpernickel bread, 1 slice sweet onion, 1 teaspoon butter and 1 tablespoon butter (these will be divided), 1 tablespoon spicy mustard, 2 tablespoons feta cheese, 2 slices of Swiss cheese. To begin, saute the 1 tablespoon butter and sweet onion in a pan until onion is tender. Spread mustard over each slice of bread then layer with onion mixture, and all cheese. Spread 1 teaspoon of butter on outside of bread and toast grilled cheese sandwich for approximately 3 minutes on each side over medium heat in a small pan. Serve immediately upon finishing.
2. ROASTED HONEY CARROTS
In just under 10 minutes, you can have roasted honey carrots prepared and cooking for a delectable addition to any meal you may be serving. The ingredient list for this dish is simple and is as follows: 1 bunch of carrots, 3 tablespoons of olive oil, 1 tablespoon honey, and 1/2 cup of fresh orange juice. To prepare roasted honey carrots for the oven, you simply preheat the oven to 400 degrees, and in a bowl mix the olive oil, honey and orange juice together. Chop carrots into 1 inch chunks and arrange to cook in a glass dish for baking. Once carrots are in the dish, drizzle liquid mixture over them and toss. Bake for 45 minutes and make sure to toss the carrots halfway through.
3. CHEESE BROILED TOMATOES
There is nothing better than fresh tomatoes right out of the garden, and with cheese broiled tomatoes, you can enjoy them as a main dish. Cheese broiled tomatoes make a perfect main course dish for a vegetarian household. For this simple yet delectable menu item you will need: 5 large tomatoes, 1 teaspoon garlic that is minced, 1 teaspoon oregano, 1 teaspoon salt, 1/2 cup Parmesan cheese, 1/2 cup skim mozzarella cheese, 1/2 cup ricotta cheese, and 1/2 cup light mayonnaise (without eggs). Mix all ingredients except for tomatoes in a small bowl and set aside. Slice tomatoes into approximately 5 slices each and layer cheese blend on each slice. Broil for 5 minutes on an ungreased cookie sheet. Serve immediately.
4. LOADED SWEET POTATOES
Sweet potatoes are not only a delicious change from traditional potatoes, but they are also a healthy alternative. If you are looking to stay within a healthy daily calorie intake while enjoying loaded sweet potatoes, that is not an issue. Loaded sweet potatoes help you feel full quicker and make an extraordinary side dish to any meal. For this recipe you will need: 5 small sized sweet potatoes, 3 oz softened cream cheese, 1 tablespoon butter, 2 tablespoons brown sugar, 1/3 teaspoon pumpkin pie spice. To begin this dish, thoroughly wash the potatoes and pierce with a fork. Lay sweet potatoes in a microwave safe dish and microwave for approximately 13 minutes. While potatoes are cooking, thoroughly mix all other ingredients. Cut the top of each potato, fluff the inside, and place a dollop of “filling” in each potato. Serve while still warm.
5. SPINACH LEMON PASTA
Spinach lemon pasta gives an interesting twist on more traditional pasta meals. This dish gives you a healthy pasta that is surprisingly refreshing, quick and easy to prepare. For this meal you will need: 1 cup uncooked angel hair pasta, 1 clove minced garlic (or pinch of asafoetida), 2 tablespoons butter, 6 oz baby spinach, 2 tablespoons lemon juice, 1 and 1/2 teaspoon lemon zest, 1/2 teaspoon salt and 1/2 teaspoon pepper. To begin preparations, cook pasta as directed on the package. While pasta is cooking, saute garlic in butter until tender and mix in spinach, lemon juice, lemon zest, salt and pepper. Continue to cook until pasta is finished, then add pasta to sauce. Thoroughly mix and serve warm. PS. You can add some feta cheese at the end if you like.
Spinach lemon pasta gives an interesting twist on more traditional pasta meals. This dish gives you a healthy pasta that is surprisingly refreshing, quick and easy to prepare. For this meal you will need: 1 cup uncooked angel hair pasta, 1 clove minced garlic (or pinch of asafoetida), 2 tablespoons butter, 6 oz baby spinach, 2 tablespoons lemon juice, 1 and 1/2 teaspoon lemon zest, 1/2 teaspoon salt and 1/2 teaspoon pepper. To begin preparations, cook pasta as directed on the package. While pasta is cooking, saute garlic in butter until tender and mix in spinach, lemon juice, lemon zest, salt and pepper. Continue to cook until pasta is finished, then add pasta to sauce. Thoroughly mix and serve warm. PS. You can add some feta cheese at the end if you like.
Peppers with Pea Pods is a great vegetarian meal that comes together easily and feeds several individuals. This dish by itself yields approximately 4 servings but can easily be adjusted to yield as few or as many servings as needed. Peppers with pea pods also reheat easily offering you the option to prepare more than necessary for one meal in order to have leftovers. For this dish you will need: 1 tablespoon butter, 1 tablespoon canola oil, 1/8 teaspoon pepper, 1/4 teaspoon garlic, 1/2 of an onion sliced (or, if you dont use onions and garlic, simple add asafoetida; i use that option), 1 medium sized sweet pepper, and 1/2 pound snow peas. In a large skillet, turn the heat to medium high and add all ingredients into the skillet. Saute the entire mixture until the vegetables are completely cooked through and tender.
7. BASIL ALFREDO
Basil Alfredo is a simple vegetarian meal that is very fulfilling. Basil Alfredo is the perfect go to pasta sauce if you are craving simple Alfredo and pasta, or if you are in need of a cheese sauce for any other dish. It works perfectly alone or mixed with other dishes. For this simple yet versatile dish you will need: 2 cloves garlic (or pinch of asafoetida), pinch of nutmeg, pinch of basil, 1/2 teaspoon paprika, 1 tablespoon tahini, 1 tablespoon lemon juice, 2 teaspoons dijon mustard, 2 tablespoons butter, 3 tablespoons soy sauce, 1/4 cup yeast, 1/3 cup cashews and 1 cup soymilk. To prepare the Alfredo, add all ingredients to a blender and blend until completely smooth. Once blended, pour sauce into a medium pan and heat over medium high heat until completely warmed. Sauce can easily be poured over prepared pasta, used as a pizza sauce, or used with a broccoli dish.
8. AVOCADO CARBONARO
Avocado Carbonaro is an easy vegetarian dish that can quickly become a staple in your meal plan. This dish has plenty of flavor mixed with ease of cooking to offer the perfect meal any night of the week. For Avocado Carbonaro you will need: 1 medium Avocado, zest and juice of 1/2 lemon, 2 cloves garlic (or pinch of asafoetida), 1/8 cup basil, 1/8 cup parsley, 2 tablespoons extra virgin olive oil, 1/3 cup walnuts, 75 oz pasta (give or take depending upon how many servings you wish to prepare). To begin preparation cook pasta as directed and blend lemon juice, olive oil and garlic in a food processor. Once completely blended, add rest of ingredients except for pasta and continue to process until smooth. Toss sauce over freshly cooked pasta and serve immediately while still warm.
9. GREEN ONION ROLLUPS
Green Onion Rollups make a perfect vegetarian side to any meal that you can concoct. These scrumptious rollups are easily put together and can quickly be on their way to the oven to make the perfect finish for your meal. For Green Onion Rollups you will need: 1 bunch of sliced green onions, 1 pound frozen bread dough that has been thawed, 1 tablespoon butter, 1/2 skim mozzarella cheese, 1/3 cup Parmesan cheese that has been grated, 3/4 teaspoon of garlic salt. In a small pan saute the butter and green onions. While the onions are sauteing, roll thawed bread dough into a 12″ by 8″ thin piece. Spread the onion mixture onto the dough once it has finished sauteing and sprinkle rest of ingredients. Roll the dough into a tight jelly roll and pinch both ends to seal in ingredients. Cover and let rise approximately 45 minutes. Bake rollups at 375 degrees for 18 minutes. Slice and serve after 5 minutes of cooling.
10. SCRUMPTIOUS FRUIT SALAD
Scrumptious fruit salad is a refreshing salad that can easily be served with any meal of the day or taken to a party or potluck. This salad comes together quickly and packs incredible nutritional value along with its scrumptious flavors. For this salad you will need: 20 oz pineapple chunks, 11 oz mandarin oranges, 1 cup strawberries that have been halved, 1 cup grapes that have been halved, 1 cup white grape juice, and 1 cup club soda. In a large bowl combine all fruit and mix well. In a separate bowl, combine grape juice and club soda then gently pour over fruit. Let stand in refrigerator for at least 2 hours before serving. Take scrumptious fruit salad from the refrigerator and stir well before serving chilled.
Simple and delicious vegetarian meals are easily put together and taste delicious. These are just a few of many different vegetarian meals that can be served quickly and easily.
CLICK HERE FOR OTHER TASTY RECIPES ONLY FOR YOU
No comments:
Post a Comment