What are some easy recipes for vegetarian food?

Here are some really easy recipes that you will find to add not only a great taste experience to your eating, but healthy as well.





Spicy Carrot Sauce


(Salsa Alla Crema Di Granturco - good anytime)





3 pounds of carrots peeled and sliced


1/4 cup of olive oil


1 cup of onions


1/4 cup of minced garlic


1/2 teaspoon of crushed red peppers


1 tablespoon fresh oregano


1 tablespoon sweet basil


1/2 cup of dry red wine


1 teaspoon salt


*2 pounds of vegetarian/vegan Italian 'sausage' (optional - good without it)





Put carrots in water to boil until they are tender. Put the carrots into a food processor and puree them. Put back into the pot, covered, over a low heat. If it is too thick, use some of the water you boiled the carrots in to thin it down.





Heat the olive oil in a skillet and saute the onion, garlic, and red peppers until the onion is clear but NOT brown. Add this to the carrot puree as well as the oregano, basil, red wine, and salt.





*If your going to add the veggie Italian 'sausage' - brown in a skillet until lightly browned. Transfer it to the sauce, cover tightly, and continue simmering over low heat for about 30 minutes, stirring regularly. Add the water you boiled the carrots in if needed to keep to the consistency you need.





Green Sauce


(Salsa Verde - great summer sauce)





1 slice Italian bread


1 cup of olive oil


1/2 cup of parsley


1 tablespoon fresh basil


4 cloves of garlic


1/2 cup lemon juice


1/2 teaspoon of sugar


1/2 teaspoon salt


1/2 teaspoon pepper


1/2 cup of minced bell pepper


2 tablespoons of capers


1/2 cup of sliced green olives





Put the bread, olive oil, parsley, basil, garlic cloves, lemon juice, sugar, salt, and pepper in a blender and blend well. If it is too thick, add olive oil and lemon juice in equal amounts as needed.





Put into sauce pan and stir in green peppers, capers, and green olives. Heat the sauce but do NOT boil.





Marinated Vegetables


(Giardiniera Sott' Aceto - great side dish)





1/2 pound of mushrooms, stems removed


1 large cauliflower, broken into florets


2 green bell peppers, cut into 1/2 inch strips


2 large red onions, cut into chunks


1 cup of olive oil


2 tablespoons minced garlic


1/2 cup red wine vinegar


1 tablespoon sugar


1 teaspoon salt


1/2 teaspoon pepper





Steam the vegetables until tender but still firm and slightly crunchy. Put into a large bowl. Add olive oil, garlic, vinegar, sugar, salt, and pepper and toss well. Let marinate for at least an hour (better if it is overnight).





Can serve with anything as a side dish - along with a nice salad - or toss with some cooked pasta (spirals would be good) for a nice pasta salad. If you want to add some spice to it, just add some crushed hot red peppers to the marinade.





Cauliflower and Beans with Cashews


(Daung-Ka-Lum Sai Tau Khiao, Tao Ob)





1 tablespoon vegetable oil or peanut oil


1 tablespoon chili oil


1 onion chopped


2 cloves of garlic chopped


2 tablespoons Thai red curry paste


1 small cauliflower cut into florets


6 oz. long green beans, cut into 3 inch lengths


2/3 cup of vegetable bouillon


2 tablespoons soy sauce


1/2 cup toasted cashews to garnish





Heat the vegetable/peanut oil and chili oil in a wok or heavy skillet and stir fry the onion and garlic till softened. Add the curry paste and stirfry for 1 or 2 minutes.





Add the cauliflower and green beans and stirfry for 3 to 5 minutes (or until softened). Pour in the bouillon and soy sauce and simmer for 1 to 2 minutes. Serve immediately and garnish with the cashews.





Pineapple and Lime Sherbert


(Subparot, Ma-Nau I Tim)





1 heaping cup of superfine sugar


2 1/2 cups water


grated zest and juice of 2 limes


1 small pineapple, peeled and cut into fourths and chopped





Put the sugar and water into a pan and heat gently, stirring until the sugar has dissolved. Bring to a boil and simmer for 10 minutes.





Stir in the grated zest and half the lime juice. Remove from heat and let cool.





Put the pineapple in a blender or food processor and process until smooth. Add to the cold syrup with the remaining lime juice. Pour into a freezerproof container and freeze until crystals have formed around the edges.





Turn out the sherbet into a bowl and beat well with a fork to break up any ice crystals. Return to the freezer and chill overnight.





Bean Curd and Bean Sprout Soup


(Nga Choi Dau Fu Tong)





5 cups of 'beef' flavored broth (I use 5 cups of water with 2 ';Edward %26amp; Sons Not Beef'; bouillon cubes)


2 tomatoes seeded and coarsely chopped


3 thin slices of fresh gingerroot


2 1/2 cups bean sprouts


2 tsp salt


7 oz. soft bean curd (tofu) drained and cut into 1 inch cubes





Bring the 'beef' flavored water to a boil. Add the tomatoes, and gingerroot. After 10 minutes, remove the tomato skins from the water. Add the bean sprouts and salt, cover, and simmer about an hour. Add the bean curd cubes and simmer about 2 minutes, then remove from the heat and serve.





Tofu ';Egg'; Salad


(I 'trick' people with this one all the time - and there is NO EGG)





1 package (16 oz.) firm or extra firm tofu drained


1 medium stalk celery chopped


1/2 small red pepper chopped


1 green onion chopped


1/4 cup of mayo or soy substitute


1/2 teaspoon Dijon mustard


1/2 teaspoon salt


1/8 teaspoon turmeric





In a bowl, with a fork, mash the tofu untill it resembles scrambled eggs. Stir in celery, red pepper, green onion, mayo/soy substitute, mustard, salt, and tumeric. Cover and refrigerate.





Braised Cabbage with Red Beans and Rice





2 tablespoons extra virgin olive oil


1 small onion chopped


1/4 cup chopped carrot


8 cups shredded green cabbage


4 cups vegetable broth


1 cup of arborio rice (not to worry if you don't have the 'right' rice)


Salt and pepper to taste


1 1/2 cups cooked red kidney beans or 1 15 oz. can red kidney beans, drained and rinsed





In a large skillet or stockpot with a lid, heat the oil over medium-low heat. Add the onion and carrot and cook, stirring occasionally until softened (about 10 minutes).





Add the cabbage and 1 cup of broth, tossing to combine. Cover and cook over medium-low heat for 20 minutes, stirring now and again. Add the remaining broth and bring to a boil over high heat. Add the rice, salt, and pepper. Reduce the heat to medium-low, cover and cook until the rice is tender and most of the broth has been absorbed (about 15-20 minutes).





Add the beans and cook uncovered, stirring occasionally, until heated through (about 5 minutes). Serve warm.





Poor Man's Pesto





3 cups loosely packed fresh basil leaves


6 tablespoons of pine nuts


2 to 4 cloves of garlic


3/4 teaspoon of coarse salt (or to taste)


6 tablespoons extra virgin olive oil





Combine the basil, pine nuts, garlic, and salt in a food processor or blender. Process or blend until the ingredients are finely chopped, scraping down the sides of the bowl as needed. Add the oil and process untill smooth and creamy. If not using immediately, store tightly covered in fridge for up to 2 days or freeze up to 30 days.What are some easy recipes for vegetarian food?
there are several recipes


Mixed vegetables


1 tbsp – Oil


1/4 tsp - Cumin powder


1 cup – Mix vegetables


3 tbsp – Tomatoes tinned or


1 No – Tomato fresh


2 tsp – Coriander powder


2 pinch Turmeric


Salt to taste





Heat oil in a pan and when it begins to sizzle add the cumins and vegetables.


Briefly fry the vegetables.


Add tomatoes and spices and cook the mix on a low flame. Cook for about 8-10 mins.





You will find several more belonging to each and evry cuisine at


http://www.simply-vegetarian-recipes.com/index.htmlWhat are some easy recipes for vegetarian food?
most indian food is vegetarian. im vegetarian and my dads flat mate is indian so she cooks us yummy vege foods! :) its always yummy and nutritious. umm.. i have a potato curry which is prob my fave. yeahh hope this helps!


ratatouille is good. its just veges in a tomatoey sauce but it tastes delish! LOL


oh and anything with lentils, umm... tofu is good





hope this helps!


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take recipes such as


1.yogurt+cucumber+tomato


take more of tomato juices,have more of dal it will control ur hunger,hav a vegetable mix without cookoing,raw vegetables are essential for all.
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Pastas without meats. U can put basil leaves instead. Pesto is good :)