Simple, tasty veggie meals?

Question

So, my boyfriend is vegetarian. While I have no problem with it, my father is the executive chef of a local country club, so my sister and I have both grown up learning to cook many things--except vegetarian meals. (With one exception: my dad makes a killer veggie lasagna, which my bf loves)

So my question is, can anyone point me to a website or cookbook with some simple, tasty meals to make for a vegetarian (preferably that a meat-eater wouldn't find totally odd). I don't mind eating tofu (not for every meal, but I don't find it disgusting), so that's in. I wouldn't mind hearing personal recipes you love, either.

Also, keep in mind that I'm in college, so the simpler the recipe (and the fewest ingredients/materials required) the better

Thanks :)

Answer 1

my favorite recipe site is www.allrecipes.com

I think they have a section on vegetarian cooking.

Answer 2

vegweb.com is my favorite site

simple things:

*spaghetti with sauce from a can, plus a salad and garlic bread

*bean and rice burritos

*stir fry (SO many different variations)

*fried rice

*nachos

*steamed veggies and rice

*fried eggplant, thinly slice eggplant, dip slices in non fat italian dressing, then into seasoned bread crumbs, then bake on a baking sheet at 400 degrees for 30 minutes, or until brown and crispy

* this is my favorite "cheese": http://vegweb.com/index.php?topic=8472.0

*veggie pizza (I guess he may eat cheese too)

I make this pizza crust at least once a week and top it with spaghetti sauce from a jar, and zucchini and broccoli, sometiems I change it up.  I like to dump lots of vegan parm on top every once in a while also:

http://vegweb.com/index.php?topic=5701.0

Answer 3

Personal faves: I just wish I also have the ample time to make them everyday. These are totally delicious.

Vegan Breaded, Fried, Softly Spiced Tofu

1 (16 ounce) package extra-firm tofu, drained and pressed

1 1/2 cups vegetable broth or stir fry mix

3 tablespoons vegetable oil

1/2 cup all-purpose flour

1 tbsp vegan marinade powder mix

1 teaspoon salt

1/2 teaspoon freshly ground black pepper

Cut pressed tofu into 1/2-inch thick slices; then cut again into 1/2-inch wide sticks.

Place tofu in a pan, and pour broth or stir fry mix that was dissolved in 1 ½ cup water over the top. Simmer for 10 minutes.

In a separate bowl, stir together flour, salt, pepper and marinade powder mix.

Warm oil in a large skillet over medium-high heat.

Let tofu get warm until you can tolerate the heat when you touch it, and squeeze most (but not all) of the liquid from them or just tissue the liquid from it.

Roll sticks in breading. (You may have to roll sticks twice to end up with a fairly dry outer layer of breading.)

Place tofu in hot oil; fry until crisp and browned on all sides. Add more oil if necessary.

Vegan Sloppy Joes -----------Pretty easy recipe

• 1/4 tablespoon oil

• 1/4 cup coarsely chopped onion

• 1/2 medium green bell pepper, coarsely chopped

• 3/8 cup water

• 4 ounces can tomato sauce

• 1/4 tbsp chili powder (more to taste)

• ¼ tbsp other available spices (depends on your taste)

• ¼ tbsp black pepper

• 1/2 tablespoon organic sugar

• ¼ tsp crushed garlic

• 3/8 cup dry textured vegetable protein (TVP) beef type

Heat the oil and sauté the onions, pepper and garlic for 5 minutes. Add the remaining ingredients and simmer for 20 minutes. Serve over vegan rolls and breads.

http://www.recipezaar.com/recipes.php?ca...

follow the link and scroll down.

Answer 4

www.vegweb.com

Best.

Website.

Ever.

Answer 5

chopped tofu, veg, noodles + hot sauce.

fry it.

it's a simple chinese dish.