Category Archives: Vegetarian

Classic Cookbooks: Chana Dal with Lamb Recipe

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Stuffed Carnival Squash

Photo by Darlene Calderone Pn1 BCS CPT VGFI Prep time 10 minutes Cook time 1 hour Serves 4 Author Notes Carnival squash is a nutty yet sweet squash that will win anyone over. This hearty comfort food has a Shepherd’s pie style filling that is foolproof for even the toughest critic.Carnival Squash is rich in

Spiced Coconut Chicken Rice

In this one-pot meal, fragrant basmati rice simmers with chicken, spices, and coconut milk until it’s absorbed all of the delicious flavors in the pot. It’s inspired by recipe developer and food writer Shayma Owaise Saadat’s love of pulao, a rice dish with variations all over the world, including her native Pakistan. (Find Saadat’s Chicken

Catalan Sauteed Polenta & Butter Beans

Heat 2 teaspoons oil in a large nonstick skillet over medium-high heat. Add polenta and cook in a single layer, stirring occasionally, until beginning to brown, 8 to 10 minutes. Transfer to a plate. Reduce the heat to medium, add the remaining 2 teaspoons oil and garlic to the pan, and cook, stirring, until fragrant

Eggplant Shepherd’s Pie

The wonder of cooking is that it can turn a pile of vegetables into something rich, satisfying and delicious. Updated on September 04, 2022 Photo: Caitlin Bensel In this dish, eggplant stands in for traditional beef in this hearty, vegetarian version of the comfort food classic. The filling is composed of eggplant, pearl onions, and

Baked Koshary

Serves 3-4 Author Notes This was one of the first few dishes that I taught in my early days of teaching vegetarian cooking, so there is a nostalgic element to it. I also had the privilege of eating it in Egypt where it is a very popular street food. Traditionally it is a stove top

Grilled Zucchini with Parmesan

Ingredients ¼ cup olive oil 2 cloves garlic, finely chopped ¼ teaspoon crushed red pepper, or to taste ½ cup whole-wheat panko breadcrumbs 2 ounces Parmesan cheese, grated (about 1/2 cup) 1 ½ teaspoons fresh thyme leaves or 1 teaspoon dried thyme, crushed 1 teaspoon lemon zest ¼ teaspoon salt 2 large zucchini, halved lengthwise

Mushroom Stroganoff

This vegetarian stroganoff was such a win for me—and to be honest, such a surprise. The cremini mushrooms bring such depth and intensity to the dish, and marry so perfectly with the creamy sauce. This recipe is my definition of family food: Endlessly comforting—and it can be made in under 30 minutes.IngredientsServes 4½ teaspoon kosher

Cremini Mushroom Chili with Black Beans, and Corn

Photo by Rocky Luten Serves 8 Author Notes From Laila Ali’s Food for Life: One thing many of the most long-lived people in the world have in common is diet rich in beans. It’s no wonder: beans have more protein by weight than beef (at a fraction of the price), and they’re filled with vitamins