Vegetarian

Vegetarian Recipes

We all have our reasons – be them personal preference, religion, health-driven, ethical or environmental, abstaining from meat has been gaining in popularity in recent years. Some studies estimate as many as 1 in every 5 people worldwide are vegetarian. When well-planned, cutting meat out of our diets can not only reduce our risk of heart disease, chronic diseases, and cancers, it can also help maintain a healthy weight, and improve our quality of life. The below recipes from our test kitchens are all vegetarian, or include substitutions to make them so.

Pesto and Champagne Vinegar Dressing

Pesto makes a fantastic salad dressing or condiment, but adding a splash of champagne vinegar really kicks it up!

Immunity Booster Shots

Keep yourself healthy with these inexpensive, quick and easy, immunity booster shots made with everyday ingredients.

Meatless Stuffed Peppers

A delicious, new take on classic stuffed-pepper recipes, this dish is perfect for meat-averse guests or plant-based food lovers.

Za’atar Spice Blend

Za’atar is a Middle Eastern spice blend used widely throughout the Middle East, that pairs with anything: dips, breads, vegetables, and meats.

Assorted energy balls.

No-Bake Energy Balls (Your Way)

A quick and easy, no-bake recipe for healthy, delicious energy balls using ingredients you already have in your pantry.

Jalapeño Honey Cornbread

You've got to try this incredibly easy and tasty, sweet and spicy, gluten-free, jalapeño honey cornbread recipe.

Frozen Banana Treat

With Summer fast approaching, here’s a quick and easy frozen treat. Made from just two ingredients, you’ll be amazed at how good this is.

Herb and Aleppo Seafood Seasoning

This is delicate yet punchy seafood seasoning was created in the MTOS test kitchen. It combines herb forenotes with spicy, citrusy backnotes.

Cauliflower Fried Rice

A quick and easy, delicious, low-carb, low-calorie recipe that tastes so good you won’t believe it!

Salsa Verde

Salsa verde is a super easy and healthy way to notch up the flavor of any dish. It's perfect with chips, topping a bowl, or as a marinade.

Fennel, Beet and Endive Salad

Unique, refreshing and unbelievably tasty, this salad is more than a crowd pleaser, it's full of cancer fighting ingredients.

Gluten-Free PB & Banana Muffins

Here is a delicious, flourless, gluten-free muffin recipe that uses carob to impart a rich chocolatey flavor.

Pattypan with Feta, Mint and Chili

This recipe is quick, easy and so good it’s all you’ll want to eat, it’s also filling enough to work as a main.

Sweet Potato Veggie Burgers

Forget animal style. Here’s a spin on a summer classic - veggie style.

Spicy Thai Basil Rice

Looking for a spicy crowd pleaser? This dish can be tailored to meet any dietary restrictions, and is best made with leftover rice. So get ready to heat things up!

Chinese Cucumber Salad

Served as a cold appetizer in Chinese cuisine, this crunchy and refreshing dish has the perfect balance of tangy, spicy, and sweet flavors.

Coconut French Toast

Here's a delicious, crispy coconut-crusted French toast recipe that's sure to knock your socks off! Don't forget the real maple syrup!

Crispy Eggplant with Spiced Yogurt and Pomegranate

The combination of the crispy texture of the eggplant with the spicy tang of the yogurt and vibrant pomegranate makes this dish a winner.

Peach and Pepper Slaw

This peach and pepper slaw will elevate your next taco night to new heights. Its combination of sweet and spicy works with almost anything.

Chili Crisp Potato Salad

Bringing back memories of picnics and summer barbecues but it’s not your mom’s potato salad, it’s got an addictive twist and a touch of heat!

Caramelized Leek Tart

This show-stopper has everything: umami from the caramelized leeks, tang from the goat cheese, and the oh so tantalizing Moroccan twist.

Butter Poached Honey-Glazed Carrots

One of my childhood favorites! This is an easy and delicious recipe to elevate carrots into something magical.

Soy Wrap Cones

Traditional sushi cones have evolved, with soy wraps emerging as a new, popular and versatile twist on the traditional form.

Spicy Tomato Chutney

Looking for something uniquely spicy, delicious, aromatic and fresh? Look no further than our spicy tomato chutney.

Plant-Based Japchae

This recipe is a plant-based take on the popular Korean stir fry dish made with sweet potato starch noodles.

Chili Crisp

Made from a spicy, umami blend of chilis, oil, garlic, nuts and peppercorns - chili crisp is one topper you’re not going to want to miss out on.

Chimichurri

Bursting with fresh herbs, garlic, vinegar and a chili kick, our tantalizing Chimichurri recipe will teleport your taste buds to Argentina.

Roasted Butternut Squash with Ras El Hanout and Manuka

Warming butternut squash recipe with a North African twist.

Chilean Pebre

Like a South American salsa, this condiment with tomato, chilies, onion, cilantro, garlic, oil, and vinegar goes great with everything!

Butternut Squash Soup

A Fall favorite in our household, butternut squash soup is a healthy, hearty, and heavenly dish that is surprisingly uncomplicated to make.

Plant-Based Onion and Mushroom Soup

This plant-based recipe is filled with vitamins and nutrients and may even helps reduce the risk from certain types of cancer.

Brussels Sprout and Currant Salad

Here’s a delicious salad that’s incredibly healthy, quick, and easy to make!

Fresh Fig Salad

Figs are not only a delicious, low-calorie snack, they also offer a variety of potential health benefits. This recipe for fresh fig salad is sure to please.