Recipezaar: Low Calorie,Vegetarian recipes

Mediterranean Chickpeas With Vegetables

Tue, 29 Dec 2009 00:03:05 -0500

Cooking Light, JULY 1998 -- posted by dicentra

Brussels Sprouts in Soy Sauce

Tue, 29 Dec 2009 01:23:17 -0500

My wife and I love Brussels sprouts and this is our favorite way to prepare them. It's our own creation and so good that I'm amazed I have never seen a similar recipe anywhere. The flavors of the sprouts and the soy sauce seem made for each other. The recipe is quick and so simple that it can be thrown together as a side vegetable any time sprouts are on hand. I always use Tamari soy sauce, but anything you have on hand will do fine. And I always use olive oil, but butter or another vegetable oil would be fine if you prefer. -- posted by Cowshill

Memory Lane Black Bean Soup

Tue, 29 Dec 2009 01:58:26 -0500

I was so sad that Campbell's discontinued Black Bean Soup, so had to attempt a clone. Please note that there are no Southwestern spices in this version. Also no butter, oil, or meat. Most of the Black Bean Soup recipes one encounters these days are Southwest inspired. Not this one. Cubed avocado on top of each bowl is tasty and pretty. Or you could float a lemon slice on top. -- posted by Heirloom Tomato

Sweet and Spicy Roasted Turnips

Tue, 29 Dec 2009 02:00:27 -0500

A Cooking Light recipe. Not too sweet, not too spicy. Use light or dark brown sugar, as you prefer. The original called for just a dash of allspice, but I like a bit more. If using small turnips, cut them into quarters rather than sixths. If you think you don't like turnips, give this a try! -- posted by Zeldaz

Bloody Hot Chocolate

Tue, 29 Dec 2009 13:46:48 -0500

to be served with "bones" made of piped meringue. swiped from martha stewart if you can believe it. seems a bit gruesome for her. from the pics it seems really life-like. could add grand marne for a chocolate-orange taste. -- posted by spiritussancto

Tempeh Sweet Potato Coconut Curry

Tue, 29 Dec 2009 14:18:17 -0500

Tempeh and sweet potatoes in in coconut curry sauce served over over rice. From "Cooking Light". Curry can be simplified using a curry paste or even curry powder. -- posted by FoodandBrewDood

Acorn Squash With Barley and Apple Stuffing Recipe

Tue, 29 Dec 2009 14:22:11 -0500

A healthy vegetarian recipe that is great in the winter months. -- posted by Elizardbeth

Patrick's Vodka Sauce

Thu, 31 Dec 2009 02:49:30 -0500

A delicious rich and creamy tomato sauce. -- posted by JMUPatrick

Loch Lomond Rumbledethumps

Sat, 02 Jan 2010 10:17:37 -0500

During Christmas, we were on holiday in Scotland. I asked my mother-in-law, "Have you ever made a dish called "rumbledethump? They're talking about it on a website. (Zaar)" She laughed and said, "That old thing! We ate it as kids and when newly married! I haven't made it in years!" She explained that if you asked a 100 Scottish women to make this dish, you'd come up with 100 variations. Some use onions, some use chives. Some boil their cabbage, some fry it. Other's add turnips or parsnips or carrots. But however you make it, this is Comfort Food at it's highest elevation. I watched her make it from scratch, took notes and asked questions. The end result is her version, which comes from the Loch Lomond area of Scotland. What I love about this variation is the great contrast between the tangy tomato topping and the incredible richness of the cabbage/onion/potato filling. Top it with cheese and you have some of America's favourite flavours: tomato, cheese and potato. I should know: I ate three pieces the first time that I ate her version! So, from Scotland to America, here is my Mother-in-Law, Mary McFadden's, Rumbledethump recipe. ****I have changed the measurements from metric to U.S. sizes and also used potatoes and cheese that are easily found in the U.S. -- posted by The_Swedish_Chef

Mushroom Quesadillas

Sat, 02 Jan 2010 10:34:14 -0500

This is my own copy-cat of my favorite local Mexican place's Mushroom quesadillas. I think I've got it pretty darn close! -- posted by chefsandee

Peach Freeze

Sat, 02 Jan 2010 16:41:27 -0500

This recipe is from the side of a large can of SPC Peach Halves in natural fruit juice. The can is 825g (roughly 30 ounces) and the fruit content is labelled at being at least 59% of the can. The original recipe had 2 tablespoons of sugar....but I dont think it's necessary with lovely sweet fruit. Cook time does not include freezing time -- posted by **Jubes**

Red Lentil & Vegetable Soup

Sun, 03 Jan 2010 17:14:47 -0500

My mom made this for us when we had our baby. It freezes well and tastes delicious! It is very healthy, with lots of fiber from lentils. Along with spinach and tomatoes, the lentils also provide plenty of potassium, plus it is vegetarian! -- posted by Matt & Aimee

Roasted Roma Tomatoes

Sun, 03 Jan 2010 17:21:59 -0500

A simple, healthful side dish. A good use for winter tomatoes, which can be less flavorful. -- posted by periwinklejenn

Creamy Coconut and Rum Baked Pineapple

Sun, 03 Jan 2010 17:55:14 -0500

I came up with this as a solution to leftover coconut milk and a fresh pineapple. And even on Weight Watchers, it was worth saving points for this dessert. The whole recipe has a total of 8 points. The rum for this dessert should be golden- a light rum will not produce the same depth of flavour. Number of servings will depend on the size of pineapple used- increase the sauce if using a large pineapple. -- posted by Shuzbud

Tomato and Cucumber Salad

Mon, 04 Jan 2010 00:06:06 -0500

Cooking Light -- posted by dicentra

Fromage Blanc/Farmer's Cheese

Mon, 04 Jan 2010 05:43:53 -0500

swiped off foodwishes.com, reposting for safekeeping. this is on my chef bucket list and i'm so excited i think i'll be making it very soon! actually looks rather easy: curdle milk and drain out whey, ta da! -- posted by spiritussancto

Honey Braised Red Cabbage

Mon, 04 Jan 2010 14:12:24 -0500

Healthy, high fiber, and yay I have all of these ingredients on hand. Oh dieters rejoice. If you like cabbage, this is great.. -- posted by College Girl

Creamy Butternut Squash and Spinach Gratin

Mon, 04 Jan 2010 17:38:37 -0500

I just got back from a quick trip to Miami, Fla. and had something very similar to this at a restaurant called Captain's Tavern. It was so good, I had to try to find the recipe. Here's one gleaned from Gourmet magazine, Nov. 2006 via Epicurious. Enjoy! This is one big casserole, but at the restaurant it was in individual dishes. You may add the cheese between each layer or just use it to top, or leave it out if you prefer! On the website, this has 92 wonderful reviews! this is even better the next day. You can half this recipe and cook in a 9x9" pan. This is so good, serve to company and for the holidays. This recipe calls for slicing raw squash but to make it easier to cut, microwave for 3-5 minutes, or lightly steam or bake and then cut in pieces. The recipe says it will serve 8-10 people but some said it served 12! -- posted by Sharon123

Pumpkin Guacamole

Mon, 04 Jan 2010 18:01:50 -0500

I've never been a fan of guacamole for some reason. So I figured, why not make my own, have it retain some avocado...but use my favorite versatile Vitamin A rich veggie instead? This is a fun, flavorful, and healthy dip. Great with Recipe #395640. -- posted by the80srule

Quick and Easy Black Eyed Pea Salad

Tue, 05 Jan 2010 08:58:45 -0500

One of a few winners of Cooking Light Magazine's Ultimate Reader Recipe Contest, Jan/Feb 2010. So good! This is a great vegetarian lunch or a perfect pack and go side dish for a pot luck! -- posted by JanuaryBride

Creamy Butternut Squash & Potato Soup (Vegan)

Tue, 05 Jan 2010 11:27:31 -0500

A rich and creamy soup. Perfect for cold Winter nights. -- posted by HippieVeganMamaTo5

Canned Tomato Salsa

Tue, 05 Jan 2010 11:29:31 -0500

Easy to make salsa that is great for dipping. Pretty healthy stuff with just a little salt and sugar. You need to like garlic and cilantro if you prepare as posted. -- posted by Chef #1027501

Peeled Tomatoes for Soups and Sauces ( a "how To")

Tue, 05 Jan 2010 11:45:44 -0500

Was surprised when I saw so many recipes for tomato soup calling for peeled tomatoes....but no instructions as how to peel them! If you try to peel a fresh tomato, you know it's a mess, that's why so many folks use canned tomatoes! Well, for the uninformed, here's how..............and a good-bye to canned! NOTE: for ease of printing this I am using 20 tomatoes as the guideline. -- posted by Happy Harry #2

Make Your Own Single-Serve Vanilla Yogurt

Tue, 05 Jan 2010 16:05:44 -0500

Although it lacks the portability of something like Yoplait, Dannon, Stoneyfield Farms, etc. it's a good alternative if you like a cup of yogurt with breakfast. Most are 6 oz instead of a full cup, so I decided to use that measurement instead. Except for when I can get them really cheap or need to carry them to school or work, I think I'll use this method to make vanilla yogurt from now on. No HFCS monkey business here! -- posted by the80srule

Cauliflower "couscous"

Tue, 05 Jan 2010 16:31:24 -0500

A quick and easy variation on serving cauliflower: using sun-dried tomatoes, curry spices the idea came from http://www.kids-birthday-party-guide.com Serves 2 as a main dish, 4 as a side Very simple, very tasty! -- posted by Kilvroch

Low-Fat Pasta E Fagioli (Italian Pasta & Bean Soup)

Wed, 06 Jan 2010 03:21:29 -0500

A delicious, hearty, easy and healthy soup from the terrific cookbook, "Saved By Soup: More Than 100 Delicious Low-Fat Soups To Eat And Enjoy Every Day" by Judith Barrett. -- posted by blucoat

Garlic Mushrooms

Wed, 06 Jan 2010 12:39:38 -0500

Garlic and mushrooms make a wonderful combination. These must be served piping hot to taste their best so if possible serve straight from the pan. Lovely with bread or toast to mop up the garlicky juices! -- posted by English_Rose

Bean and Veggie Salad

Wed, 06 Jan 2010 17:38:59 -0500

A low-fat, healthy salad that can be eat alone, with chips, or as a side. -- posted by digs

Grilled Tomato Risotto With Roasted Portobello Mushrooms

Fri, 08 Jan 2010 13:41:43 -0500

This yummy dish is from Emeril Lagasse's in the episode Emeril's Vegetable Patch. I have tweaked it just a bit! -- posted by Sharon123

Chickpea(Garbanzo) Patties

Fri, 08 Jan 2010 14:35:59 -0500

This recipe makes one serving, because I usually only cook for myself, but you can double as many times as you want to suit your needs. I eat these patties on lettuce, but you can use them as patties in a veggie burger. Enjoy! -- posted by Jennifer (Chef #1283746)

3-Bean and Salsa Salad

Fri, 08 Jan 2010 14:55:12 -0500

Original recipe is from Rachel Ray's Everyday Living magazine. High protein, quick cooking side dish. I added garlic to mine (as I add minced garlic to just about everything). It is recommended to serve this warm, but I like it chilled as well. -- posted by jd_2077

Chickpea-Tofu Burgers

Fri, 08 Jan 2010 15:37:39 -0500

A vegetarian "burger" made of chickpeas and marinated tofu! I love them, they taste great with a little mozzarella. -- posted by Glenny M

Curried Butternut Squash Soup

Fri, 08 Jan 2010 17:23:41 -0500

Loosely based on a recipe from a country club. The chef would not give out his recipe, so with experimentation and taste bud memory, this is my take on his curried butternut squash soup. Not an exact match but very close! Use your favorite curry powder mix or substitute garam masala is you prefer. -- posted by blueyedwineaux

Papaya, Cucumber and Shallot Salad

Sat, 09 Jan 2010 08:29:32 -0500

This is also delicious with the addition of crabmeat, smoked fish or shredded chicken. -- posted by English_Rose

Herb-Roasted Potatoes and Onions (Ww 3pts)

Sat, 09 Jan 2010 14:55:19 -0500

Source: Anne Lindsay's New Light Cooking According to this cookbook, this recipe has only 168 calories per serving without the optional ingredients which would come to 3 points per serving. My guess is that the small red potatoes in the cookbook are smaller than those used in Zaar's data base. -- posted by Dreamer in Ontario

Cantaloupe and Blueberries With Fresh Strawberry Sauce

Sat, 09 Jan 2010 15:47:08 -0500

Source: Anne Lindsay's New Light Cooking This dessert is best made when fresh local berries are available. It looks especially pretty if you garnish each serving with a strawberry fan. To make the fans simply slice strawberry from tip almost but not completely through, then fan out slices. -- posted by Dreamer in Ontario

Carrots Provencal

Sun, 10 Jan 2010 08:40:10 -0500

Source: Anne Lindsay's New Light Cooking An easy way to perk up carrots. -- posted by Dreamer in Ontario

Cliff's Bean Dip

Mon, 11 Jan 2010 08:48:38 -0500

A super FAST, vegan dip. . .perfect for a Super Bowl party! Recipe by Lisa Mouton as published in Penzey's Spices Winter 2010 catalog. -- posted by JanuaryBride

Roasted Red Pepper Tomato Soup

Mon, 11 Jan 2010 13:33:53 -0500

Delicious, fresh-tasting, and easy soup. -- posted by Cook-a-holic

Red Bean and Tomato Curry

Mon, 11 Jan 2010 14:25:21 -0500

Rich and spicy. Red kidney beans cooked with tomatoes, garlic, chili, ginger, curry powder and cilantro. -- posted by English_Rose

Stewed Lentils With Cabbage

Tue, 12 Jan 2010 15:08:21 -0500

By Martha Rose Schulman for the New York Times. "This humble and hearty combination makes a satisfying main dish, especially on a cold night. Lentils are an excellent source of folate and molybdenum and a very good source of dietary fiber, protein and manganese. Any type of lentil will work in this recipe." -- posted by hannahactually

Eggplant & Zucchini Pie

Tue, 12 Jan 2010 17:03:59 -0500

This is from Hubert Keller's PBS show. Ever since I saw it I couldn't wait to make it. My family isn't normally interested in non-meat main dishes but this is always a hit. Enjoy! -- posted by Collegechyc

Cabbage With Caraway

Tue, 12 Jan 2010 17:23:29 -0500

This is my mother's recipe - I don't know where she got it from. It is a great way to cook cabbage, which leaves it slightly crunchy and tasting delicious. Nothing like the awful boiled cabbage you remember from school! Cabbage is very good for you, as it contains anti-oxidants, vitamin C and all sorts of other things. Try this as a vegetable with chops or burgers and plain boiled potatoes. You can use leftover cabbage and potato to make Bubble and Squeak. -- posted by SarahEmmm

Basic Guacamole

Tue, 12 Jan 2010 17:27:11 -0500

Just a simple recipe for guacamole -- posted by Sarafina

Cucumber-Only Salad

Tue, 12 Jan 2010 17:28:26 -0500

Simple, without the onion and tomatoes that most cucumber recipes call for. A lot of people in my family hate the texture of those veggies so this is my alternative. Couldn't get any easier than this. -- posted by Stefanie828

Fortifying Beverage

Tue, 12 Jan 2010 18:01:05 -0500

Drink this before breakfast. Tastes great, is incredibly healthy, and you don't need a juicer. TIP: I prepare some ahead of time and freeze 1 cup in silicone muffin pans. I take it out the night before, let it thaw overnight in the fridge, and I have a constant supply. -- posted by Génial Génie

Parmesan Polenta With Eggs and Roasted Mushrooms

Tue, 12 Jan 2010 18:35:13 -0500

Enough for three as a main course. I served this with a tossed salad and bread. Makes for an easy weeknight meal except for the minor annoyance of having to use three dishes to prepare this. If you want, skip the salad and serve the mixture over raw or lightly wilted greens. From thekitchn.com -- posted by Cookgirl

Red & Pink Bowl

Wed, 13 Jan 2010 18:28:12 -0500

Tasty Fruity Goodness -- posted by mallow_cherub

White Bean Salad With Bulgar Wheat

Wed, 13 Jan 2010 18:30:29 -0500

A lower fat dressing on this bean salad than on most -- posted by mandagirl

Easy Capsicum Toast

Thu, 14 Jan 2010 12:00:37 -0500

Capsicum toast is one of my favorite snacks. Its simple, healthy, takes very little time and adds a different taste. This is perfect for short picnics or school tiffins as well. -- posted by Chef #1520753

Brie Twice Baked Potatoes

Fri, 15 Jan 2010 20:20:57 -0500

These are creamy soft and comforting! No need to salt the onion mix has sufficient amounts. This can be made the day before for easy preparation of a party, or make and freeze for future enjoyment. -- posted by ~Rita~

Tomato Chickpea Simmer

Sun, 17 Jan 2010 17:50:40 -0500

Another great recipe from Canadian Living - this one packs a lot of fiber and makes for a very filling side dish -- posted by Deantini

Sorta Healthy Broccoli & Cheddar Soup

Sun, 17 Jan 2010 23:58:11 -0500

My take on Panera Bread's Broccoli & Cheddar Soup...it's really close, except for the carrot bits! Kept the fat down until you get to the cheddar ( - try and get block cheese and shred yourself, it melts better than the pre-shredded. )! really easy and warming. Enjoy -- posted by Clare 'E-Foodie' Jones

Greek Style Stuffed Peppers

Mon, 18 Jan 2010 01:15:06 -0500

I found this recipe at http://thosewhohunger.blogspot.com/ -- posted by mamasmess

Bittersweet Chocolate Sorbet

Mon, 18 Jan 2010 01:17:13 -0500

A friend served this a few months ago and it was out of this world. It is also lower in sugar than most sorbets. I'm entering the recipe so I don't lose it. Enjoy. -- posted by Omm

Sweet Pea & Corn Casserole

Mon, 18 Jan 2010 01:30:28 -0500

A great vegetarian side dish to compliment any meal and oh so easy to throw together in a pinch using ingredients you probably already have in your pantry. -- posted by Kamsgrl

Eggplant and Potato Stew With Cumin

Mon, 18 Jan 2010 19:43:56 -0500

Eggplant and potato stewed with cumin seed, ginger and tomato...from Deborah Madison -- posted by eyeknit

Curry Roast Potatoes

Tue, 19 Jan 2010 11:54:48 -0500

A spicy way to serve potatoes. -- posted by Chef #1522879

Sweet Potato Carrot Ginger Soup

Tue, 19 Jan 2010 15:58:54 -0500

This soup is thick and delicious and can even be made vegan (by using vegetable broth and leaving out the heavy whipping cream). It's packed with vitamins and great for getting over a cold/flu. I love this recipe and I hope you enjoy it as much as I do! -- posted by Maya D

Honey-Mustard Green Beans

Tue, 19 Jan 2010 17:25:31 -0500

This is such a tasty, fresh way to serve green beans! Very quick and simple; it can even be made a day ahead. The kiddos will eat it up! I have an aunt who requests that I bring this every Thanksgiving. I originally got this recipe from Parenting magazine. If you want to prepare ahead of time, just fully prepare as directed then cover and refrigerate. Bring it to room temperature before serving. -- posted by MN*Kelly

Kadhi Pakora / Pakoras

Thu, 21 Jan 2010 02:25:06 -0500

At the local Indian market, they have a small, vegetarian "cafeteria-style" lunch/dinner counter that we go to as often as we're able. One of my favorite dishes there is a yogurt curry with pakoras swimming in it. Pakoras are a snack made with, in this case, veggies dredged in a chickpea (besan) flour batter and then deep fried. I've been on the hunt for a good kadhi pakora recipe and found this keeper. Just don't use thick, Greek style yogurt like I did; you want more of a soupy consistency rather than what my photo shows. You can vary the veggies you use here. Try onion strips, spinach and even paneer, Indian cheese. Adapted from a recipe at http://www.indianfoodsite.com/. Enjoy! -- posted by Sandi (From CA)

Mums Aubergine Aka Eggplant Casserole

Thu, 21 Jan 2010 17:15:20 -0500

My partner loves Aubergine so having trawled through loads of recipes I decided to wing it with my own. -- posted by rasully

Elegant Almond Rice Salad

Mon, 25 Jan 2010 15:17:12 -0500

This is an elegant and excellent salad to take to a Potluck. Its taste is wonderful. Enjoy it. -- posted by pinky kookie

Potato-Cauliflower Soup

Mon, 25 Jan 2010 15:25:42 -0500

My 11 year old stepdaughter requests this recipe regularly. Cream of potato soup is one of her favorite things to eat. I wanted to make something that had less fat and calories and more vitamins and fiber. This is what I came up with. My stepdaughter often tops it with croûtons and Bacos (surprisingly vegetarian!). -- posted by Chef #1140251

Baked Tofu

Tue, 26 Jan 2010 09:29:29 -0500

I eat this regularly, usually on a salad with some fresh mushrooms or rice noodles or whatever you want. This tofu is good, even my absolute meat lover husband likes it, good texture and flavor! -- posted by Lenore Spirit

Sunrise Salad

Tue, 26 Jan 2010 12:30:56 -0500

When life hands you beets and carrots there's a salad in your future! This colorful, delicious combination is great as a side salad or a whole meal. A food processor makes this quick and easy. -- posted by Glori-B

Fennel Ratatouille

Tue, 26 Jan 2010 14:02:30 -0500

The addition of fennel seeds and bulb fennel in this ratatouille gives an extra Mediterranean flavor. It goes perfectly with grilled meat, especially lamb. It can also be served hot or at room temperature and also makes a great sauce when stirred into hot pasta. -- posted by English_Rose

Bok Choy With Thai-Style Dressing

Tue, 26 Jan 2010 14:11:09 -0500

This dish is a good accompaniment to all asian style dishes. -- posted by English_Rose

Vegetarian Green Enchilada Lasagna

Tue, 26 Jan 2010 15:44:39 -0500

My husband loves enchiladas, but I don't love all the work. I made this up with ingredients that we enjoy. I'm sure you could make many substitutions. It's very easy and my husband loved it. My 3 year old actually took a couple of bites! -- posted by VW #2

Veggie Chowder

Tue, 26 Jan 2010 15:51:17 -0500

I may be wrong in calling this a chowder, but this experiment came out great. I threw together my own concept after looking at three or four recipes for creamy soups. A friend of mine brought me an entire gallon of milk, which we will never drink, so I have been attempting to be inventive to use the milk up. I hope you enjoy. -- posted by rusted_essence

Sweet and Sour Sauce

Tue, 26 Jan 2010 19:40:46 -0500

I made this wonderful thick sauce to put on tofu and it got rave reviews. The recipe makes enough to cover one or two blocks of tofu depending on how much sauce you prefer. -- posted by BB2011

Cauliflower and Potato Gratin (Russ Parsons)

Wed, 27 Jan 2010 00:52:38 -0500

A simple, satisfying vegetarian recipe than can be served as a holiday side dish or a or as a main the rest of the year. Do be sure to cook the cauliflower well to mellow the flavor. And make the white sauce a little thicker than you might think appropriate -- the cauliflower and potatoes will both give off some moisture while they bake. From the Los Angeles Times (December 23, 2009). -- posted by blucoat

Cucumber and Caper Salsa

Wed, 27 Jan 2010 12:07:54 -0500

This salsa is cool with a tangy twist, made using similar ingredients to the classic Italian sauce salsa verde. It is a perfect accompaniment for barbequed fish. -- posted by English_Rose

Barbecue /Bbq Mushroom and Green Bean Salad

Thu, 28 Jan 2010 09:45:47 -0500

This salad serves 8 as a side dish & is delish! It tastes of earthy goodness. The photo you see is of half the recipe + extra spinach. I prepared the mushrooms in a frying pan for convenience' sake and served the salad with a baked potato. Next time, I think we'll add some garlic to the marinade. -- posted by Rhiannon&Matt.gauci

Emerald Pineapple Smoothie

Thu, 28 Jan 2010 13:31:55 -0500

I just made this and it was so good I had to share it. Measurements are approximations. The short prep time assumes you've already peeled and chopped up your fresh pineapple. -- posted by mliss29

Healthy Hommus

Thu, 28 Jan 2010 16:21:11 -0500

Hommus Dip made with natural yoghurt -- posted by Zuleika

Hearty Potato Chowder

Fri, 29 Jan 2010 16:55:19 -0500

A, easy-to-make chowder that is easily adaptable to include many vegetables and other ingredients. For instance, frozen vegetables can be thawed and thrown in during the last step easily. Any favorite herbs can also be added. -- posted by MirandaplusEmma

Basic Potato Wedges

Mon, 01 Feb 2010 10:30:31 -0500

From Rose Elliot -- posted by Missy Wombat

Eggplant Pizza

Mon, 01 Feb 2010 11:34:21 -0500

In a pathetic attempt to make eggplant parmigiana, I created this instead. It's very easy and uses basic ingredients that are probably already in your kitchen. I've made it about a dozen times in the past few months and my husband loves it. It's a very flexible recipe and I've tried it a few different ways already and it always tastes great and surprisingly like pizza. Goes well with any pasta dish or risotto. -- posted by California Girl in Brazil

Barley and Black Bean Salad

Mon, 01 Feb 2010 12:39:03 -0500

This is from Cooking Light. For an extra kick, substitute 1 finely chopped poblano chili pepper for the green bell pepper and add the red pepper. -- posted by Matt & Aimee

Tofu Vegetable Dumplings

Tue, 02 Feb 2010 09:34:14 -0500

absolutely delicious! From my most cherished cookbook: Moosewood Restaurant Low-Fat Favorites. No vegetarian kitchen should be without it. To make these completely vegan, be sure to get Chinese wonton wrappers (either from your local Asian food store or from the freezer section of a good grocery). Melissa's wonton wrappers, and other brands, typically sold in the produce section of grocery stores contain EGGS. -- posted by Chef #767224

Stewed Lentils With Cabbage

Tue, 02 Feb 2010 10:08:10 -0500

This humble and hearty combination makes a satisfying main dish, especially on a cold night. Lentils are an excellent source of folate and molybdenum and a very good source of dietary fiber, protein and manganese. Any type of lentil will work in this recipe. (NYTimes Recipes for Health) -- posted by scientist_by_day

Turmeric Potatoes

Tue, 02 Feb 2010 13:18:11 -0500

Spicy and golden potato cubes. -- posted by English_Rose

Sweet Apple-Filled Squash

Wed, 03 Feb 2010 09:04:14 -0500

A delicious low calorie side. -- posted by Parvulus

Easy Vegetarian Black Bean Tortilla Soup

Wed, 03 Feb 2010 09:16:46 -0500

Quick, hearty soup with a bit of a kick. Can be made Vegan by omitting sour cream. Tame the spice down by substituting diced tomatoes for the Ro-Tel. I serve the soup with corn chips, but tri-colored tortilla strips add some visual appeal. I like to leave the black beans whole, but you can make it creamy by mashing the beans. -- posted by Chef #1540606

Baked Beans Balti

Wed, 03 Feb 2010 12:37:09 -0500

Baked beans get an Indian makeover! Serve with hot chapattis, naan, pitta bread or toast. -- posted by English_Rose

Spring Salad

Thu, 04 Feb 2010 05:01:46 -0500

From an old cookbook by Jennie Grossinger. Not tried; posted for safekeeping. -- posted by coconutty

Cottage Cheese and Veggie Dip (Low Fat)

Thu, 04 Feb 2010 06:35:53 -0500

This is another recipe from an old Rodale cookbook. I haven't tried it and am posting it for safekeeping because it sounds really good. -- posted by coconutty

Easy Cowboy Caviar

Thu, 04 Feb 2010 10:09:22 -0500

Adopted this recipe from my sister-in-law. Great taste, and super easy. Even better the next day! -- posted by Chef Lindsay

Unchicken Salad (Vegetarian Chicken Salad)

Thu, 04 Feb 2010 10:12:12 -0500

This is going to sound crazy. I've served this dish to dozens of people who greatly enjoyed it, but then didn't believe me when I told them what was actually in it. But it's good. -- posted by vegcookzilla

Kiwi, Apple and Mint Juice Recipe

Fri, 05 Feb 2010 07:57:07 -0500

A quick and tangy juice recipe with an unforgettable colour. -- posted by English_Rose

Cabbage Spring Rolls

Mon, 08 Feb 2010 10:26:24 -0500

A vegetarian recipe for spring rolls that will satisfy any craving for Chinese! While this recipe requires some advanced preparation, it does make a number of servings which can then be frozen and prepared at a later date. -- posted by Lizz Clements

Easy Corn Chowder

Mon, 08 Feb 2010 11:24:06 -0500

This recipe is tasty on it's own, but is also really good with some cubed cooked ham or bacon added. -- posted by *~Chesska~*

Urad Dal

Mon, 08 Feb 2010 11:36:46 -0500

This is a yummy Indian lentil dish, my sisters boyfriend recently shared this recipe with me. It's delicious, healthy and really easy to make! -- posted by Chef #488454

Alu Brinjal: Simple Indian Dish

Mon, 08 Feb 2010 11:37:28 -0500

This is really one of my favorite Indian dishes, it is so simple to make and its packed with flavor! If your an eggplant fanatic like me, you'll love it :3 -- posted by Chef #488454

Vanilla Egg Custard

Mon, 08 Feb 2010 11:52:47 -0500

This is an easy recipe from Vegetarian Cooking for Good Health by Gary Null. It does take a while to make, though. -- posted by lilycullen98

Ratatouille Bake (Weight Watchers)

Mon, 08 Feb 2010 12:13:25 -0500

This one is very easy to make, and is easy to make ahead, which is good for families. :) Only 7 WW points per serving! -- posted by *~Chesska~*

Stewed Vegetables (Flat Belly Diet)

Mon, 08 Feb 2010 12:36:51 -0500

This is delicious and healthy too! The only changes I made were to substitute the fresh basil with 1 T. dried sweet basil and to omit the salt. -- posted by Scrivener1

Magic Soup

Mon, 08 Feb 2010 16:17:14 -0500

A spicy version of vegetable soup -- posted by Chef #857430

Hunan Fried Rice

Tue, 09 Feb 2010 20:07:46 -0500

In 'Vegan Fire and Spice' by Robin Robertson, -- posted by ratherbeswimmin'