Vegetarian Recipes

Our goal is to provide excellent recipes - simple vegetarian recipes - vegetarian dinner ideas, vegetarian lunch ideas - everything from breakfast to dessert. And vegan recipes are on the menu too!

You'll also find great tips on cooking that promote a healthful, compassionate way to live, informative articles, videos and more.

Not your mama's chili!


Chili with a Choke

No indeed. This is not your mama's chili. But don't let the name scare you. This chili is a full bodied flavor-fest!
Give it a try. You'll be glad you did.

Holiday Quinoa - a wonderful addition to any meal! It's packed with nutrition and simply delicious.


Holiday Quinoa

Take a break from traditional holiday sweets - try this healthier alternative...Raw Carrot Cake Chews!
They are deliciously “intense”!


Raw Carrot Cake Chews

Try this terrific Faux “chicken” salad - serve it with a side of kale and sliced pears.


Faux Chicken Salad

More ideas for using the versatile chickpea...gluten free baking!


Chickpea Apple Tart

Do you want a great lunch recipe that the kids and everyone else will really enjoy?
Try these delightful "bean burgers" - they are filling, delicious and fun to eat!


Beany Burgers on Biscuits

Here's a great dish that is quick, easy and delicious...and smokey!


Smokey Greens and Black-eyed Peas

Black bean and potato skillet - a complete one dish meal!


Black Bean and Potato Skillet

Take a look at this terrific frittata recipe; then create your own and
win two free eCookbooks!


Chickpea Frittata

We're always looking for interesting or really tasty side dishes. This one is great. It's sweet and tangy and can be frozen as well.


Freezer Cole Slaw

Is it time for dessert? This pecan and pear upsidedown cake is really delicious!


Pecan and Pear Upsidedown Cake

Try this delicious pasta dish with Caponata sauce for a departure from traditional red sauce! Delish!


Pasta with Caponata Sauce

Always on the lookout for great tofu recipes...you will love this one!


Grilled Herbed Tofu

Another great pizza idea - this one quickly becomes a Naan issue!


Broccoli, Artichoke & Mushroon
White Naan Pizza

Cool evenings demand some warm comfort food! Try our green chili recipe. It's a nutrtional powerhouse!


Green Vegetarian Chili

Try this delicious pizza idea - using herbed focaccia bread instead of pizza dough!


Focaccia Bread Arugula Pizza

Here's the fourth recipe in our beans and rice series...a delicious Mexican style dish that we turn into tasty burritos.


Mexican Style Beans and Rice

A terrific low-cal, low-fat way to enjoy some of summer's bounty.


“Peppers Unstuffed”

This is a complete and balanced meal in one dish! It's pretty tasty too!


Southern Style Rice and Beans

Try this creamy Italian Rice and Beans recipe! Do it vegetarian or vegan. Either way it's delish!


Italian Beans and Rice

Our "vegan version" of a traditional Spanish Rice and Beans dish.


Spanish Beans and Rice

Family cookout? Treat everyone to this delightful, "fruity" salsa recipe.


Peach-Tomato Salsa

How many ways can you make a pasta dish? Apparently a lot! Here is a nice, summery variation.


Pasta with Fennel, Peas and Arugula

Beat the heat with this terrific vegan treat! A frozen dessert that tastes like a rich orange creamsicle.


Orange Creamsicle Dessert

A nice departure from traditional red sauce or ordinary pesto pasta.
This one uses sautéed sweet potatoes for a little added crunch and flavor.


Rotini & Sweet Potato Sauté

A creamy, vegan Primavera...yum!



Potato-Tofu
Primavera

Check it out!



Mezzi-Rigatoni and
Kidney Bean Salad

This is a nice, light vegan salad with a creamy dressing to tantalize your tastebuds!

Chickpea, Pepper
and Pine Nut Salad

Wishing our friends a joyous holiday weekend!

Make it even more enjoyable with this vegan delight!

Patriot Pie
No-Bake Cream Cheese Pie

Here's a nice dish you can serve warm or cold - we like it cold, as a savory salad.

Rice and Nut Salad

A flavorful blend of curry and coconut highlight this pasta and veggie dish!

Coconut Curried Veggies & Pasta

Warm weather may be here for most of us, but there's still
nothing like a hearty, healthy breakfast to start the day!

Blueberry Quinoa with Coconut Milk

One bite of these corn fritters smothered in black bean salsa will
convince you to add this delicious recipe to your recipe file!

Corn Fritters with Black Bean and Orange Salsa

Here is a very tasty way to enjoy your veggies and a sandwich all in one! Yummy!



Tangy
Asparagus Melts

Check out this delicious "lemony" pasta salad!



Lightly Lemoned
Lentil and Pasta Salad

Creamy, rich and flavorful. It is almost difficult to believe this is a vegan dish!



Dairy-free Spinach Florentine

Still searching for some great vegan desserts? Look no further...in addition to all of the terrific recipes here at NJR we think you'll find some really "mouth-happy" recipes from some of our contributors as well. For instance, try this vegan delight...



Dairy Free Chocolate Pie

Strawberry Italian Ice



Here's a "cool" way to top of your evening!

Great Greens



Here is a simple yet very tasty way to enjoy collard greens. Full of vitamins and lots of other healthy things! Yum! Serve it with our Three Bean Soup

No-Bake Vegan Strawberry Cheesecake

A fantastic, sweet treat...no-bake, vegan dessert!

Hit the page and scroll down to read our final report on the 21 day Cleanse. You'll also get a couple more terrific recipes like Black-Bean Cakes with Lime-Peppered Mayo and Roasted Beets and Gold Potatoes.

Garden Vegetable Soup with Rice

No matter what time of year it is, there's nothing like a hot bowl of homemade vegetable soup!

Wild Mushroom, Peruvian Potatoes
and Baby Greens with Tofu

Try this terrific recipe...makes a great main dish or a fantastic side.

Asparagus and Scallion Soup with Almonds

Take advantage of some springtime goodness. There's never a bad time for soup - especially when it's this good!

Grilled Cuban-Style Sunshine Burgers

Try these terrific Grilled Cuban-Style Sunshine Burgers. Definitely the way to serve a veggie burger!

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Find out more about NJR's experience with the Quantum Wellness Cleanse and get some great recipes in the bargain!

Quantum Wellness Cleanse Follow-up



What have we done so far? Continue the 21 Day Cleanse Story here and get more great recipes in the bargain!

Roasted Brussels Sprouts and Potatoes

Do you like Brussels sprouts? Some people don't...if you don't, perhaps you'll give them another try using this delicious recipe! They are very flavorful with a nice firm texture. You might just change your mind!

BBQ Style Baked Tofu

For a satisfying and tasty meal, try BBQ Style Baked Tofu! Easy to make, this delightful recipe can be used for sandwiches, stir fry or as a healthy part of your main meal.