Vegetarian Recipes

A delicious low calorie, low fat appetizer that can also be served as part of a main meal.

Although this excellent baked bean dish requires quite a bit of time (several hours for soaking the beans and for baking), the effort is minimal and the result is worth the wait.

There is nothing like asparagus to remind us of Springtime. Keep it simple, and you will get the best rewards from your asparagus and your GrillGrates.

I never intentionally ate a beet, I admit it and even blogged about it. My wife loves them so it was only a matter of time. I was surprised that I actually liked them and we've grilled them several times since. They add great color to the grill and your plate and I understand they are very good for you... Beets being a root vegetable like potatoes grill in a similar manner.

The hardest part of making this traditional Jamaican flat bread might be finding the cassava. Look in specialty or ethnic groceries.

Two vegetable favorites are combined in this creamy dish that can be enjoyed as an accompaniment for roasted meat or as a hearty, vegetarian main meal.

This popular Russian and Eastern European recipe, made with the unique flavor of roasted buckwheat groats, can be served as a hot cereal or side dish for any meal.

Flavorful roasted asparagus cooked to a crisp-tender texture is the perfect complement to any meal. Find more roasted asparagus recipes along with tips and advice in All About Asparagus.

Either as a side dish or a vegetarian meal, these zucchini boats stuffed with onions and tomatoes will please everyone. Full of the flavors of fresh herbs, this is a perfect recipe for your seasonal zucchini.

Recipe courtesy of Chef Peter Davis, Henrietta's Table, Boston, Massachusetts.

Cutting beets into thin strips,'matchsticks', takes a few minutes, but they cook quickly and are very decorative.

This easy, healthy dish is slightly sweet - a great way to get the kids to "eat their vegetables."

Make scrambled eggs special with the addition of chives.

There are a couple of ways to grill corn on the cob with GrillGrates. Whether in the husk or not, GrillGrates make it easy to grill corn on the cob. Leave the husks on for a longer, slower grill by soaking the corn for an hour or so before grilling. Grill without the husks for a faster grill with more colorful and crunchy seared kernels. This is also a great way to grill corn to cut the kernels off for other uses and salads. The raised rails keep the corn from rolling around the grill. Grilling adds another dimension to corn on the cob.

This simple combination of two contrasting flavors - the smoky richness of grilled eggplant, the citrusy crunch of tomatillo - brings out the best in both.

This is an easy way to prepare hard-rind winter squash, without peeling before cooking. If the squash fits the cooker, just wash and cook it whole. Otherwise cut it to size--so it works either way.

A wonderfully flavored European version of the American French Fry.

Add some summer freshness with a plate of scrumptious, juicy fruit. Sometimes that is all you need as an accompaniment to a nice grilled steak or burger. The nice thing about a plate of fresh fruit is that it makes a great addtion to most any meal.

The next time you plan on serving asparagus with grilled meat, fish, or poultry, consider grilling the asparagus as well. Grilling gives the flavor of asparagus an added dimension that is unmatched.

Delicious and quickly prepared, this dish can be served with bottled vinaigrette, but the freshly made vinaigrette included in this recipe pairs so well with the asparagus that it’s worth the minimal effort to make. Terrific hot or cold.

Ingredients included in this recipe are fresh black trumpet mushrooms.

This dish is wonderful with grilled or roasted meat. And, of course, other root vegetables can be added to, or substituted for, the ones listed.

This crunchy sweet-and-sour salad, a favorite with kids, lends itself to endless variations. For instance, try adding celery, chopped apples or raisins.

A simple, convenient, easy-to-eat, protein-filled snack that you can enjoy on the go!

Baking is a method that is not often considered for preparing rice, but when you are using the oven to prepare dishes to accompany rice, why not bake the rice in the oven as well? This method produces excellent results.