I am not a vegetarian but we are trying to eat more vegetarian meals. We have found many that we love. They are as satisfying (or more satisfying) than meals made with poultry, fish or meat. Here are a few we love.
Ethnic
Asian
Spring Rolls with Peanut Dipping Sauce
Vegetable Lo-Mein from Whole Foods
Cajun
French
Greek
Eggplant-Potato Moussaka with Pine Nut Cream
Island
Jamaican-Style Black Bean and Coconut Cornbread Bake
Italian
Food Network Marinara by Giada De Laurentis
Mushroom Pasta with Ricotta (from Everyday Food)
Spinach-Ricotta Gnocchi with Porcini Mushrooms and Tomatoes
Three Cheese Roasted Red Pepper Ravioli with Tomato Vodka Cream Sauce
Mexican
Cilantro Seared Eggplant with Sonoran Ratatouille
Vegetarian Soft Tacos (soft tacos with black beans and greens)
“Meat”
Chickpea Cutlets from Veganomicon
Sandwiches
Spicy Black Bean Burgers with Potato Salad
Tunaless Tuna Salad (Chickpea Salad)
Soups
The Best Leek Potato Soup Ever
Roasted Winter Vegetable Soup with Parsley Pesto
Okra Gumbo with Chickpeas and Kidney Beans
Just Vegetables
Rolled Kale with Feta and Olives
Spaghetti Squash with Butter and Garlic
Mediterranean Macaroni and Cheese (from Everyday Food)
Autumn Mushroom Stew with Rosemary Mashed Potatoes (from Natural Home and Garden)
Zucchini with Chickpea and Mushroom Stuffing
Other