Browse 46 recipes collected around vegetarian.
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◷ 45 mineasy
A nourishing grain bowl featuring steamed seasonal vegetables and protein-rich lentils, seasoned with traditional Ethiopian spices for a weeknight-friendly, wholesome meal.
Dec 28
◷ 75 minmedium
A hearty and flavorful Ethiopian lentil stew slow-simmered with traditional berbere spices, onions, and garlic, served warm. This vegetarian dish highlights seasonal root vegetables, providing a comforting weeknight meal rich in protein and vibrant flavors.
Dec 24
◷ 55 minmedium
A vibrant Ethiopian-inspired stew featuring poached lentils and seasonal vegetables gently simmered in traditional spices. This hearty, protein-rich dish is perfect for weeknight dinners, embracing the wholesome flavors of Ethiopian cuisine with accessible cooking techniques.
Dec 23
◷ 45 minmedium
A comforting Indonesian dish featuring marinated tofu and seasonal vegetables wrapped in banana leaves, steamed to perfection using a pressure cooker for enhanced flavors. This vegetarian recipe highlights familiar techniques and celebrates authentic Indonesian flavors in a weeknight-friendly preparation.
Dec 21
◷ 75 minmedium
A traditional Peruvian dish featuring steamed green corn tamalitos wrapped in banana leaves, served alongside fragrant cilantro-lime rice. This dish highlights seasonal green corn and fresh herbs, offering a vibrant vegetarian option that showcases authentic Peruvian flavors and steaming as the primary cooking technique.
Dec 18
◷ 70 minmedium
A hearty and flavorful Caribbean-inspired stew featuring black beans, quinoa, fresh seasonal vegetables, and a blend of traditional spices. This plant-based dish highlights the vibrant flavors of the Caribbean while using a slow simmering technique to develop depth and warmth, perfect for a cozy weeknight meal.
Dec 13
◷ 35 mineasy
A vibrant and hearty skillet supper featuring spiced chickpeas cooked with seasonal vegetables and traditional Ethiopian spices. This quick and wholesome dish highlights familiar techniques while celebrating non-recent Ethiopian flavors, perfect for a weeknight meal.
Dec 8
◷ 35 mineasy
A vibrant and wholesome Lebanese-inspired grain bowl featuring stir-fried chickpeas with fresh herbs and seasonal vegetables, served over a bed of fluffy bulgur wheat. This dish highlights traditional Middle Eastern flavors with a simple stir-fry technique, perfect for a nourishing weeknight meal.
Dec 1
◷ 45 minmedium
A wholesome and vibrant Ethiopian-inspired dish featuring a medley of seasonal steamed vegetables and spiced lentils. This recipe embraces traditional flavors with familiar spices like berbere and niter kibbeh, paired with the gentle technique of steaming to preserve the freshness of the produce and the protein-packed lentils, making it a perfect vegetarian weeknight supper.
Nov 28
◷ 55 minmedium
A vibrant and hearty grain bowl featuring protein-rich lentils and seasonal roasted root vegetables, infused with traditional Ethiopian spices and cooked quickly using pressure cooking. Served over a bed of fluffy teff and quinoa blend, garnished with fresh herbs and a dollop of tangy yogurt to balance warm flavors.
Nov 19
◷ 50 minmedium
This nourishing grain bowl features aromatic Ethiopian-spiced lentils atop fluffy teff and quinoa blend, paired with steamed collard greens and a lemon-tahini drizzle. A wholesome vegetarian dish that celebrates traditional Ethiopian flavors using accessible ingredients and straightforward steaming technique.
Nov 17
◷ 45 mineasy
A wholesome Indonesian-inspired grain bowl featuring steamed tempeh marinated in traditional spices served over fragrant jasmine rice, accompanied by steamed seasonal vegetables and a light sambal drizzle. This dish offers a balanced combination of plant-based protein and fresh produce, highlighting familiar steaming techniques without complex cooking methods.
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Compare the ingredients, cooking time and equipment below to find a dish that fits your plans. Each recipe includes quantities and a step-by-step method.
Preparation takes 15 minutes. Cooking takes 30 minutes. Allow 45 minutes in total. Makes 4 servings. Key ingredients: green or brown lentils, rinsed and drained, water or low-sodium vegetable broth for cooking lentils, carrots, broccoli, cauliflower. Equipment: large saucepan with lid, steamer basket or insert, large mixing bowl, wooden spoon, small bowl.
Kitchen tip: Do not overcook lentils or vegetables to maintain texture and avoid mushiness.
Preparation takes 15 minutes. Cooking takes 60 minutes. Allow 75 minutes in total. Makes 4 servings. Key ingredients: red lentils, rinsed, clarified butter (niter kibbeh) or unsalted butter, yellow onions, finely chopped, garlic, minced, ginger, freshly grated. Equipment: large heavy-bottomed pot or Dutch oven, wooden spoon, knife, cutting board, measuring spoons, measuring cups.
Kitchen tip: For a smokier flavor, toast the berbere spice briefly before using.
Preparation takes 15 minutes. Cooking takes 40 minutes. Allow 55 minutes in total. Makes 4 servings. Key ingredients: brown or green lentils, rinsed, vegetable oil, onion, finely chopped, garlic, minced, grated fresh ginger. Equipment: large pot or Dutch oven, wooden spoon, knife, cutting board, measuring cups and spoons.
Kitchen tip: Rinse lentils thoroughly to remove any debris and reduce foam during cooking.
Preparation takes 25 minutes. Cooking takes 20 minutes. Allow 45 minutes in total. Makes 4 servings. Key ingredients: tofu, cut into 2 cm cubes, banana leaves, for wrapping, seasonal vegetables (e.g., carrots, green beans, baby corn), shallots, garlic. Equipment: pressure cooker with steaming rack or basket, mixing bowl, knife, cutting board, small pan or microwave (to soften banana leaves).
Kitchen tip: If fresh banana leaves are unavailable, use aluminum foil as a substitute but note the flavor difference.
Preparation takes 35 minutes. Cooking takes 40 minutes. Allow 75 minutes in total. Makes 4 servings. Key ingredients: fresh green corn kernels (about 4 ears), corn masa harina (corn flour for masa), warm water, unsalted butter, melted, salt. Equipment: steamer or large pot with steaming rack, large mixing bowl, blender or food processor, large saucepan, measuring cups and spoons, knife, cutting board, spatula.
Kitchen tip: Ensure banana leaves are pliable to prevent cracking when folding tamalitos.
Preparation takes 20 minutes. Cooking takes 50 minutes. Allow 70 minutes in total. Makes 4 servings. Key ingredients: olive oil, yellow onion, finely chopped, garlic, minced, red bell pepper, diced, carrots, diced. Equipment: large heavy-bottomed pot or Dutch oven, wooden spoon, measuring spoons, measuring cup, knife, cutting board.
Kitchen tip: If using dried black beans instead of canned, soak them overnight and cook them fully before starting the recipe.
Preparation takes 10 minutes. Cooking takes 25 minutes. Allow 35 minutes in total. Makes 4 servings. Key ingredients: vegetable oil, onion, finely chopped, garlic, minced, fresh ginger, grated, berbere spice blend. Equipment: large skillet or frying pan with lid, wooden spoon, measuring spoons, knife, cutting board.
Kitchen tip: If you prefer a thicker sauce, increase the cooking time uncovered in step 7 to reduce the liquid further.
Preparation takes 15 minutes. Cooking takes 20 minutes. Allow 35 minutes in total. Makes 4 servings. Key ingredients: bulgur wheat (fine or medium), chickpeas, drained and rinsed, extra virgin olive oil, divided, onion, finely chopped, garlic, minced. Equipment: medium saucepan, large skillet or frying pan, knife, cutting board, mixing bowl, measuring spoons, citrus juicer (optional).
Kitchen tip: Soaking bulgur in boiling water rather than cooking it makes for a fluffy texture and saves time.
Preparation takes 20 minutes. Cooking takes 25 minutes. Allow 45 minutes in total. Makes 4 servings. Key ingredients: red lentils, rinsed, water or vegetable broth, niter kibbeh (Ethiopian spiced clarified butter) or unsalted butter infused with garlic and ginger, seasonal vegetable, green beans, trimmed and halved. Equipment: medium saucepan, steamer basket or steaming insert, large pot or wok for steaming, wooden spoon, knife, cutting board, measuring spoons, measuring cups.
Kitchen tip: If you don't have niter kibbeh, you can make a quick version by melting unsalted butter and simmering it with garlic, ginger, and a pinch of fenugreek for 15 minutes, then straining before use.
Preparation takes 20 minutes. Cooking takes 35 minutes. Allow 55 minutes in total. Makes 4 servings. Key ingredients: lentils, olive oil, onion, garlic, berbere spice. Equipment: pressure cooker, large bowl, baking sheet, mixing spoon, measuring cups and spoons, knife, cutting board, strainer.
Kitchen tip: Rinse lentils thoroughly to remove any dirt or debris before cooking.
Preparation takes 15 minutes. Cooking takes 35 minutes. Allow 50 minutes in total. Makes 4 servings. Key ingredients: red lentils, rinsed and drained, teff flour, quinoa, yellow onion, garlic. Equipment: medium saucepan with lid, small saucepan, steamer basket or steaming setup, mixing bowl, whisk or fork, measuring cups and spoons, knife and cutting board.
Kitchen tip: If teff flour is not available, substitute with millet or fine amaranth cooked similarly.
Preparation takes 15 minutes. Cooking takes 30 minutes. Allow 45 minutes in total. Makes 4 servings. Key ingredients: tempeh, sliced into 1 cm (0.4 inch) thick pieces, jasmine rice, water for rice, mixed seasonal vegetables (e.g., broccoli florets, carrot slices, green beans), soy sauce. Equipment: steamer basket or steaming setup, medium saucepan with lid, mixing bowl, small bowl for marinade, measuring cups and spoons, knife and cutting board.
Kitchen tip: If you don’t have a steamer, you can use a heatproof plate over a saucepan with a lid as a makeshift steamer.