Articles filed under Vegetarian
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Skip the takeout and make Chipotle’s spicy tofu sofritas at homeJul 23, 2025 5:37 pm - These tacos are filled with a spicy, smoky tofu mixture inspired by Chipotle’s vegan protein option, which it calls sofritas. You roast peppers, onion, tomato and garlic, blend that into a sauce with spices and the all-important canned chipotles in adobo, and combine the sauce with roasted crumbled tofu.
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Yemeni shakshuka is a warm, aromatic, scrambled delightJul 15, 2025 5:37 am - This vibrant Yemeni dish transforms scrambled eggs into a fragrant, spiced meal good for breakfast or a light dinner. Unlike the more common version in which the eggs are poached in the sauce, here they are lightly scrambled with a tomato sauce spiced with a Yemeni blend called hawaij and a touch of heat from jalapeño.
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Savory-spicy peanut dressing complements the sweetness of this tomato saladJul 15, 2025 5:33 am - This robustly seasoned, almost meaty tomato salad was inspired by Mexican salsa macha, a savory-spicy condiment made with dried chilies, garlic, nuts and seeds that are fried in oil, then pureed. This recipe skips the blender and deconstructs the salsa, adding the ingredients directly to the salad.
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A guide to chia, flax and hemp seeds, a.k.a. ‘super seeds’Jul 09, 2025 4:54 am - While chia, flax and hemp seeds are all nutritional powerhouses, they are neither identical nor completely interchangeable. Here’s a breakdown of each seed’s nutrition and culinary bona fides to help guide you in the supermarket and the kitchen.
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I took a break from cooking for my family, so I made myself a sandwichJul 08, 2025 6:01 am - This vegetarian sandwich uses thin slices of smoked tofu, apple, Gouda and arugula on dark bread to hit tangy, sweet, earthy and peppery notes with little effort. The recipe calls for aged Gouda, but you can use vegan Gouda-style slices instead. The recipe is built for one, but can be easily scaled up for a group.
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An Italian-inspired rice salad tweaks tradition for today’s busy cooksJul 01, 2025 5:22 am - This riff on an Italian-style rice salad combines carnaroli or arborio rice with arugula, white beans and vegetables pulsed in a food processor so they’re about the same size as the grains of rice. This dish is ideal for a picnic or cookout, as it is delicious at room temperature and the flavors improve over time.
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This homemade vegan cottage cheese is quick and protein-richJun 23, 2025 6:00 am - This vegan cottage cheese is made with two types of tofu, plus miso for flavor, and nutritional yeast and hemp seeds for more protein. Eat as a snack or appetizer with crackers and fruit, or use as the base of a main-course tartine, topping it with roasted or raw vegetables, salsa or berries.
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Barbecue tempeh burgers are saucy, filling and packed with nutritionJun 20, 2025 2:15 pm - These burgers, piled with saucy slabs of barbecued tempeh and crisp coleslaw, are a fun, flavorful vegan option. The slaw provides a delightful cooling contrast against smoky protein for a main course that is sure to satisfy.
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This pasta with cauliflower captures the best of California cuisineJun 03, 2025 5:44 am - This riff on a classic Sicilian dish uses sweet-tart golden raisins, briny green olives, lemon zest and butter to bring zippy flavors to roasted cauliflower and pasta. The formula works with many other vegetable combinations, too.
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Spring onion kebabs with romesco celebrate the season in Spanish styleMay 27, 2025 5:13 am - Grill skewers of spring onions, zucchini and halloumi cheese while you also char the ingredients for the classic Spanish romesco sauce that will accompany them. The idea comes from the Catalan calçotada, an annual celebration of spring onions at which they’re charred over a fire and served with lots of romesco (and lots of wine).