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Whereas, a majority of non-vegetarians tend to think that vegetarians consume nothing other than fruits and carrots, unknown to them is that there are a variety of sumptuous vegetarian dishes that can be prepared at home. Vegetarians can make their selection from thousands of meet free foods that mirror virtually every ethnic way of life in the world. Actually, the best vegetarian meals are not so hard to cook from your own kitchen. They are robust and made up of ingredients that are easy to find. The best thing is that once cooked, the dishes appeal not only to vegetarians but also meat lovers.

Discussed herein are top ten homemade vegetarian dishes that you can easily cook. Ingredients used are easily available from your nearest market and the procedures are not so hard to follow.

1. Hummus

This is a vegetarian dish that comes from the Mediterranean. It is prepared using chickpeas, lemon juice, tahini, cumin and olive oil. The taste can also be enhanced using garlic, spinach as well as roasted red peppers. Chickpeas serve as the main protein source for the meal. As such, Hummus is a well-liked meal amongst a majority of vegetarians. Surprisingly most omnivorous love this dish. Using a blender, the meal can be prepared in just under five minutes. Pita bread or freshly cut vegetables can be used as dip for your hummus.

2. Eggplant Parmesan

Eggplant Parmesan is made up of sliced eggplants that have been dipped in egg whites. Bread crumbs and parmesan cheese are then added to the mixture. Once a favorable mixture has been obtained, fry the slices and cover with marinara. In as much as eggplants parmesan is not one of the healthiest dish, vegetarians and meat eaters alike enjoy the taste.

3. Seitan Stir Fry

Seitan is a meat alternative that has been prepared from wheat gluten. Whereas, this may not be appetizing to some people, the meal has a feel similar to chicken breasts. In addition, it can effortlessly take in flavors and tang of several marinades. Presently, seitan can easily be located in unprocessed food section of virtually all supermarkets. When added with fresh vegetable and a splash of tamari, the meal forms a stir fry which a majority of meat eaters would easily confuse for a meat based meal.

4. Bean Enchiladas

If you are looking for a vegetarian meal to make as a snack or party meal, then bean enchiladas is just the meal for you. This is because it can be put together before time inside a baking dish and baked if need be. Commonly used ingredient in the meal is refried beans. However, the dish can also be filled with black beans, chickpeas and kidney beans. Once you have assembled all you need, cover the mixture using taco sauce, peppers, cheese and olives. After the enchilada has been baked, add sour cream to it.

5. Black Bean Chili

Black bean chili is one of the easiest vegetarian meals to prepare given that there is no meat that require precooking. All you need to do is add tomato juice, peppers, chili seasoning, onions and beans. Other kinds of beans such as chili hot beans, chickpeas and kidney beans can also be added to the mixture. These ingredients can be combined in a big crock pot early in the day so as to make it simple for you to cook after coming from work. It is a hearty meal that will be enjoyed by all members of the household including meat eaters.

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1. Grilled butter coated fresh corn

Take some fresh corns but do not remove their husk. Then soak the corns in the water for 15-20 minutes. Take corns out, remove excessive water and pull down the husk. Then coat herbal butter on the corns. After putting the butter pull back the husk on the corn and at the top, tie with a piece of husk. Now place the corn on the grill for 15 minutes, keep on turning and served when grilled completely. Instead of feeding the corn to yourselves, feed it to each other. Turn it around and around as the other bites into the corn cob.

2. Baked cauliflower and mushrooms

Preheat the oven to 350 degrees for better result. Now coat the baking dish with non sticky cooking oil. Mix the vegetables – cauliflowers, chopped mushrooms, onions and garlic with lemon juice, cider vinegar, salt and pepper. Now spread the butter in the baking dish evenly. Then bake it for 40-45 minutes and stir occasionally until the vegetables are golden brown. Sprinkle the green onions over the dish and serve. You can always add some paprika or pepper to it.

When serving it, try feeding each spoonful to each other and see if sparks fly.

3. Seasoned potato and omelette served with creamy mushrooms

Take some peeled potatoes and boil them until just cooked and cut into thin slices. Chop some garlic and onions; stir them in the pan until soft with a blob of butter. In another pan add some more butter and heat until sizzling. Now layer the sliced potatoes with the onion in the pan and season each layer with pepper and salt. Heat should be medium. Now take some eggs and beat them well and season with salt. Pour the egg on the potato mixture. Use a spatula to draw the side and shake the pan so that it won’t stick to the pan. With the help of any plate, turn the side of the omelette to cook the other side as well for 2 minutes. Now cut the tortilla into slices and serve it with creamy mushrooms.

4. Butter beans and vegetable crumble

Preheat the oven to 200°C. Now make the crumble topping. Add flour and spread in a bowl and rub with your finger until it looks like crumbs. Then add cheese, parsley and combine well. In a large pan heat olive oil, add garlic and leek and fry until softened. Then add sage, carrots and rosemary and cook for 5 minutes. Mix mushrooms and cook for 3 minutes and add butter beans. Add tomato paste and evaporated milk and mix them thoroughly. Cook until thickens and then season according to taste. Now pour the mixture in a large dish and sprinkle the crumble and mix well. Bake the vegetables for 20-30 minutes until golden.

5. Vegetarian chili

Take some olive oil and heat it in a large pan. Stir the onion and season them with cumin, bay leaves, salt and oregano. Cook until onion is golden and tender then mix in green bell peppers, celery, garlic, jalapeno peppers and green chili peppers. When vegetables are cooked, add vegetarian burger crumbles and put them all on low heat for 5 minutes and cover the pan. Mix tomatoes in them. Then season chili with chili pepper and powder. Stir in and add kidney beans and black beans. Bring them to boil and leave them for 30 minutes on low heat. In the end stir in the corn and cook for 5 more minutes and then serve it.

Be careful not to add too many beans as this may spoil the fun later. Has anyone ever watched movies where two loved birds are feeding soup to each other? Isn’t that just so romantic?