Vegetarian recipes
68 free vegetarian recipes from American, Chinese, French, Greek and Indian and more, including Agua de Jamaica, Aloo Paratha and Cacio e Pepe. Every recipe shows where it came from and its license. Save one to Yoribang to get your own copy: change the servings and the amounts follow, swap ingredients for a diet, add your own notes, and build a shopping list.
Agua de Jamaica
A tart, ruby-red iced hibiscus drink. Refreshing and naturally caffeine free.
MexicanDrink15 min
Aloo Paratha
Whole wheat flatbreads stuffed with spiced mashed potato and fried with ghee.
IndianBreakfast1 hr
Cacio e Pepe
Just pasta, Pecorino, and black pepper, turned into a creamy sauce with a little starchy pasta water.
ItalianDinner20 min
Caprese Salad
Ripe tomatoes, fresh mozzarella, and basil with olive oil. Only as good as the tomatoes.
ItalianSalad10 min
Cheese Quesadillas
Flour tortillas filled with melted cheese and crisped in a pan. Ready in 10 minutes.
MexicanLunch13 min
Cheese Ravioli
Fresh pasta pillows filled with ricotta and Parmesan, served with butter and sage or tomato sauce.
ItalianDinner1 hr 35 min
Creamy Tomato Soup
Smooth tomato soup with a touch of cream, made from pantry staples. Perfect with grilled cheese.
AmericanSoup40 min
Cucumber Raita
Cool, creamy yogurt with cucumber and toasted cumin. Eases spicy dishes.
IndianSide dish10 min
Dal Tadka
Yellow lentils cooked until creamy, topped with sizzling cumin, garlic, and chili in ghee.
IndianDinner45 min
Dijon Vinaigrette
The everyday French salad dressing, made in a jar in two minutes.
FrenchSauce5 min
Do Chua (Pickled Carrot and Daikon)
Crunchy sweet-sour pickles for banh mi, rice bowls, and noodle dishes. Ready in an hour.
VietnameseSide dish15 min
Egg Fried Rice
Fluffy fried rice with scrambled egg, peas, and green onion. The best way to use leftover rice.
ChineseDinner20 min
Eggplant Parmesan
Layers of crisp baked eggplant, tomato sauce, and melted mozzarella and Parmesan.
ItalianDinner1 hr 30 min
Esquites
Corn kernels sautéed until browned and served in a cup with mayonnaise, lime, cheese, and chili.
MexicanSide dish20 min
Fettuccine Alfredo
Fettuccine in a rich sauce of butter, cream, and Parmesan.
ItalianDinner20 min
Fish-Fragrant Eggplant
Tender eggplant in a sweet, sour, garlicky, and spicy sauce. There is no fish in it.
ChineseDinner35 min
Focaccia
A soft, dimpled, olive-oil-rich flatbread with a crisp bottom. Needs one night in the fridge.
ItalianBaking12 hr 25 min
French Crêpes
Thin, tender pancakes for sweet or savory fillings. Use lemon and sugar, jam, or ham and cheese.
FrenchBreakfast1 hr
Frijoles de la Olla
Soft, brothy pot beans simmered with onion and garlic. The base for many Mexican meals.
MexicanSide dish2 hr 10 min
Garlic Bok Choy
Crisp-tender baby bok choy stir-fried with plenty of garlic. A five-minute side dish.
ChineseSide dish10 min
Goi Du Du (Green Papaya Salad)
A crunchy shredded green papaya salad with herbs, peanuts, and a sweet, sour dressing.
VietnameseSalad20 min
Greek Salad (Horiatiki)
A village salad of ripe tomatoes, cucumber, olives, and a slab of feta with olive oil and oregano. No lettuce.
GreekSalad10 min
Guacamole
Chunky avocado dip with onion, jalapeño, cilantro, and lime. Best made right before serving.
MexicanAppetizer10 min
Hobak Jeon
Zucchini rounds dipped in egg and flour and pan-fried until golden, with a soy dipping sauce.
KoreanAppetizer30 min
Homemade Cream of Mushroom Soup
A rich, from-scratch mushroom soup that also works as the base for casseroles.
AmericanSoup40 min
Homemade Egg Pasta
Fresh pasta dough made with just flour and eggs, for fettuccine, tagliatelle, or lasagna sheets.
ItalianDinner1 hr 3 min
Homemade Naan
Soft, blistered flatbreads cooked in a hot skillet, brushed with garlic butter.
IndianBaking1 hr 45 min
Jeera Rice
Basmati rice with cumin seeds fried in ghee. A simple side for any curry.
IndianSide dish25 min
Kongnamul Muchim
Crunchy soybean sprouts seasoned with sesame oil, garlic, and green onion. A simple, everyday side dish.
KoreanSide dish15 min
Mango Sticky Rice
Sweet, salty coconut sticky rice served with ripe mango. A classic Thai dessert.
ThaiDessert50 min
Marinara Sauce
A simple tomato sauce with garlic and basil that cooks in 25 minutes. Use it on pasta or pizza.
ItalianSauce30 min
Minestrone
A big, hearty vegetable and bean soup with small pasta and a Parmesan rind for depth.
ItalianSoup1 hr 5 min
Mushroom Risotto
Creamy Arborio rice cooked slowly in stock with mushrooms, white wine, and Parmesan.
ItalianDinner50 min
Pajeon
A crisp-edged savory pancake loaded with green onions, served with a tangy soy dipping sauce. Great with rainy days.
KoreanAppetizer25 min
Palak Paneer
Cubes of fresh paneer cheese in a smooth, mildly spiced spinach sauce.
IndianDinner45 min
Paneer Tikka
Cubes of paneer and vegetables marinated in spiced yogurt and grilled or broiled until charred.
IndianAppetizer1 hr
Panzanella
A Tuscan bread salad of crusty bread, ripe tomatoes, cucumber, and red onion soaked in a vinegar dressing.
ItalianSalad30 min
Pasta alla Norma
A Sicilian pasta with fried eggplant, tomato sauce, basil, and salty ricotta salata.
ItalianDinner1 hr
Pasta e Fagioli
A thick, rustic soup of beans, small pasta, tomato, and rosemary.
ItalianSoup45 min
Pasta Primavera
Pasta tossed with spring vegetables in a light garlic, lemon, and Parmesan sauce.
ItalianDinner35 min
Penne all'Arrabbiata
Penne in a fiery tomato sauce with garlic and chili. 'Arrabbiata' means angry.
ItalianDinner30 min
Penne alla Vodka
Penne in a silky, blush-pink tomato cream sauce with a little vodka and chili.
ItalianDinner35 min
Pesto Genovese
Fresh basil, pine nuts, garlic, and Parmesan blended into a bright green sauce.
ItalianSauce10 min
Pickled Red Onions
Bright pink onions in a sharp, lightly sweet brine. Ready in 30 minutes and good on tacos and eggs.
MexicanSide dish15 min
Pico de Gallo
Fresh chopped tomato salsa with onion, jalapeño, cilantro, and lime.
MexicanSauce10 min
Pizza Margherita
A thin pizza with tomato, fresh mozzarella, and basil, baked hot until the crust blisters.
ItalianDinner2 hr 12 min
Potage Parmentier
A smooth, creamy leek and potato soup. Simple, comforting, and endlessly useful.
FrenchSoup45 min
Potato Gnocchi
Soft, pillowy potato dumplings served with butter and sage or any sauce you like.
ItalianDinner1 hr 10 min
Rajma (Kidney Bean Curry)
Red kidney beans in a thick, mild tomato and onion gravy. A Punjabi family staple.
IndianDinner50 min
Saganaki
Pan-fried cheese with a golden crust, finished with a squeeze of lemon.
GreekAppetizer10 min
Salsa Roja
A cooked table salsa of roasted tomatoes, chiles, and garlic with a deep, smoky flavor.
MexicanSauce25 min
Salsa Verde
A tangy, bright green salsa of simmered tomatillos, chilies, and cilantro.
MexicanSauce20 min
Scallion Pancakes
Flaky, chewy pan-fried flatbreads layered with sesame oil and green onions.
ChineseSnack1 hr 15 min
Sesame Noodles
Cold or room-temperature noodles in a nutty sesame sauce, topped with cucumber and green onion.
ChineseDinner25 min
Shiratama Dango
Soft, chewy rice flour dumplings in a sweet syrup, topped with red bean paste or kinako.
JapaneseDessert30 min
Sigeumchi Namul
Blanched spinach lightly dressed with sesame oil, garlic, and soy sauce. One of the classic Korean banchan.
KoreanSide dish8 min
Smoked Corn on the Cob
Sweet corn smoked in the husk and rolled in garlic butter.
SmokingSide dish1 hr 25 min
Spaghetti Aglio e Olio
Garlic gently cooked in olive oil with chili flakes and parsley, tossed with spaghetti. A 20-minute classic.
ItalianDinner20 min
Spanakopita
Crisp phyllo pastry filled with spinach, feta, and herbs.
GreekDinner1 hr 30 min
Stuffed Shells
Jumbo pasta shells filled with ricotta, spinach, and Parmesan, baked in tomato sauce.
ItalianDinner1 hr 15 min
Tomato and Egg Stir-Fry
Soft scrambled eggs with juicy tomatoes in a sweet-savory sauce. Ready in 10 minutes.
ChineseDinner13 min
Tomato Basil Grilled Cheese
Grilled cheese with melty mozzarella, ripe tomato, and fresh basil.
AmericanLunch15 min
Tomato Bruschetta
Toasted garlic bread topped with fresh tomatoes, basil, and olive oil.
ItalianAppetizer23 min
Tortilla Española
A thick Spanish omelet of slowly cooked potatoes and onion, set until creamy in the middle.
SpanishDinner55 min
Tzatziki
A thick yogurt, cucumber, and garlic dip. Cool, tangy, and perfect with grilled meat.
GreekSauce15 min
Vegetable Pulao
Fragrant basmati rice cooked with peas, carrots, and whole spices in one pot.
IndianSide dish35 min
Vegetable Samosas
Crisp fried pastry triangles filled with spiced potatoes and peas.
IndianAppetizer1 hr 25 min
Vegetable Spring Rolls
Crisp golden rolls filled with cabbage, carrot, and mushrooms, served with a soy and vinegar dip.
ChineseAppetizer45 min
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