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.
This is one of the easiest meals to prepare. All you need is a box of twisted macaronis, a cheese block and a cup of milk. Boil the macaronis until they are soft. Take them out of and drain. Return the macaronis back to the heating pot. Cut the cheese into small cubes and add it to the macaronis. Stir this mixture for some time. Slowly add the milk and continue stirring. Once the mixture turns into a thick creamy sauce, you can get the pot off the heat. This is enough for five to six people. If you intent to serve it just for one person, you can store it in the refrigerator by packing it tight in a sandwich baggie.
We all love to have pizzas. Here is how you can prepare a Tortilla Pizza. All you need is a pack of tortillas, pizza sauce, half a cup of shredded cheese and toppings of your choice. Preheat the microwave to around 300 degrees. Place a tortilla on a cookie sheet. The size of the tortilla will depend on the size of the pan. Spread the sauce on the tortilla with the help of a spoon. Sprinkle the shredded cheese on top. Lastly, place your toppings all over the tortilla. Heat it in the microwave for around five minutes.
For this, you will need one pound of ground beef, two to three cups of rice, 4 cups of water, 115 ounce of cream of mushroom soup and a packet of onion soup mix. Add up all the ingredients, stir and bring to boil. Cover it up. Make sure you stir it occasionally until the rice is ready.
This has nothing to do with a monkey, as monkey bread is a kind of dessert mostly prepared in the African continent. This is simple to prepare. You will need a can full of refrigerated biscuits, 1 tablespoon cinnamon, a cup full of butter and around two cups of brown sugar. Preheat the oven to around 350 degrees. Roll the biscuits in a cinnamon-sugar mix. Melt sugar, butter and cinnamon in a saucepan. Place some of the biscuits in a separate pan. Pour half of the butter mixture on top. Place the rest of the biscuits in the pan pouring the remaining butter mixture on it. Bake it for around 40 minutes. Your delicious monkey bread is ready.
For this, you will need a pound of ground beef, a pack of taco seasoning, lettuce head, 1 cup of chopped scallions, 1 medium size tomato, 2 cups of shredded cheese, cream and finally, a bag of tortilla chips. Heat the beef until it turns brown in color. Drain away the extra grease. Coat the beef with taco seasoning. Place the beef in a large bowl and allow it to cool for some time. Shred the lettuce and add it to the beef. Cut the tomato into small cubes and add it to a small bowl. Now, add the shredded cheese and mix it well. Serve it on top of the chips by pouring the sour cream over it.
