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Tofu Recipes
Tofu Recipes

Egg Subsitutes 101
Tofu, bananas and a commercial egg substitute can all be used to replace eggs in your favorite recipe. Here's how to use them while cooking and baking.

Types of Vegetarians
Vegetarian? Vegan? Flexitarian? What does it all mean? Understanding the many different options available to you is the first step towards adopting a vegetarian or vegan diet.

Most Popular Veggie Burgers
Best Veggie Burger Recipes

Vegan
Definition of vegan.

Black Bean Burgers
I love this recipe for black bean patties because its easy to make as well as tasty, two of my favorite qualities in a recipe!

Tofu
Definition of tofu, including how to cook with tofu, easy tofu recipes, silken and regular tofu and the nutritional value of tofu. All you need to know to get started making healthy, low-fat vegetarian and vegan tofu recipes!

Jamaican Tempeh
Jamaican Jerk-Spiced Tempeh Nuggets, reprinted with permission from "Vegan Fire & Spice: 200 Sultry and Savory Global Recipes" by chef Robin Robertson.

How to Make Spring Rolls
Don’t be fooled by the simple elegance of spring rolls! As long as you have pre-made wrappers, spring rolls are surprisingly easy and quick to make.

Tofu Nutritional Value
Wondering how tofu stands up in comparison to some of your other favorite foods when it comes to protein, calories, calcium, and more? Read on to find out!

Vegetarian Barbeques
Wondering what to throw on the grill for your veggie friends? Here's some quick tips to help you have a fabulous barbeque that everyone will be sure to enjoy.

Tempeh
Tempeh - Definition of Tempeh - What is tempeh?

Thai Style Spring Rolls
Thai style spring rolls, also called fresh rolls, are super easy and quick to make!

Vegetable Veggie Burgers
Looking for a healthier, low-fat veggie burger? This recipe uses just a bit of tofu and lots and lots of veggies to form a healthy and high-fiber vegetarian patty. This veggie burger recipe is both vegetarian and vegan.

Seitan
Definition of seitan. Wondering what seitan, also known as "wheat meat" or "wheat gluten" is and how to make it? Read on to find out all about seitan.

Tips for Going Veg
These quick tips will help you make the transition to a new vegetarian or vegan diet.

Lentil Shepherd's Pie Recipe
Vegetarian Lentil Shepherd's Pie Recipe

Cake Mix Cookies
Cookies in five minutes using cake mix as a base! Super quick, super yummy and absolutely foolproof.

How to Make Seitan
Seitan (also called wheat meat or wheat gluten) is easy to make and quick to prepare. The texture and flavor of homemade seitan is really just a matter of taste, so have fun experimenting! No two batches are every quite the same.

Tempeh "Chicken" Salad Recipe
Tempeh "Chicken" Salad Recipe

Foods to Try
Tofu, tempeh and say what? Seven fabulous foods to try if you’re a new vegetarian or vegan.

Tofu Scramble
Tofu scramble is a popular vegan breakfast dish similar to scrambled eggs.

How to Ripen Avocados
If you've got rock-hard avocados and can't wait to make guacamole, there's a few things you can do to make your avocados get soft quicker.

Vegetarian Tempeh Taco Recipe
Vegetarian Tempeh Taco Recipe

Mushroom Veggie Burger Recipe
Mushrooms are surprisingly similar in taste and texture to meat when cooked, and this recipe may just surprise you with how tasty it is. While mushrooms provide plenty of flavor and texture, the addition of pinto beans makes this recipe high in fiber and protien too. This mushroom veggie burger recipe is both vegetarian and vegan.

Pescatarian
Definition of pescatarian, occasionally used to describe those who abstain from eating all meat and animal flesh with the exception of fish. Also spelled "Pescetarian" and sometimes "Pescitarian".

Baba Ganoush Recipe
Baba ganoush, a Middle Eastern spread and dip is similar to hummus, but is made with eggplant instead of chickpeas (garbanzo beans). This vegetarian and vegan recipe is particularly hummus-like, since it uses some chickpeas for a thicker texture.

Easy BBQ Tofu
Super easy baked barbeque-flavored tofu. You won't believe how easy and how yummy recipe is.

Thai Peanut Sauce
Thai peanut sauce is great on noodles or as a sald dressing and kids love it!

Vegetarian
Definition of vegetarian, also known as lacto-ovo-vegetarian.

Milk Substitutes
Soy, rice and almond milk are three common milk substitutes. Here’s how they stack up nutritionally and how to use them while cooking.

Thai Basil Tempeh Recipe
Thai Basil Tempeh Recipe

Basic Miso Soup
Miso soup is a quick, easy and light soup and is a staple of Japanese cuisine. This basic recipe is a simple version of the classic miso soup you'll find served in Japanese restaurants.

Sweet and Sour Tempeh
Sweet and sour tempeh with pineapples and peppers.

Types of Tofu
What you need to know about the different kinds of tofu.

Tofu Veggie Burgers Recipe
Veggie burgers are so common these days you can find them in most grocery store freezers and restaurants. But why buy them when you can easily make your own? This easy recipe for vegetarian tofu veggie burgers is easy to make and great for an everyday lunch, dinner, picnic or potluck. Enjoy!

Potato Veggie Burgers
Yes, you can make fabulous veggie patties from potatoes! If you've ever had latkes or potato pancakes, you know that potatoes absorb the flavors added to them quite well, and have a satisfying texture that is both crunchy and soft. Feel free to spice this recipe up a bit by adding in some garlic, seasoned salt, or other spices. This potato and bean veggie burger recipe is both vegetarian and vegan.

Tofu Cheesecake Recipe
You won’t believe that this easy (and yummy!) blender tofu cheesecake recipe is cholesterol-free and packed full of healthy soy protein. A dairy-free cream cheese makes this recipe vegan and adding tofu makes it hearty and healthy.

Vegan Chocolate Chip Cookies
Vegans love chocolate chip cookies too! This classic recipe tastes just like the ones mom used to make, you won't even know they're vegan.

Peanut Butter Banana Cookies
Using flour with oatmeal and relying on an optional dash of maple syrup for sweetness, this sugar-free vegan peanut butter and banana cookie recipe will be sure to please every health-conscious cookie lover!

Nutritional yeast
Definition of nutritional yeast.

Vegan Pesto
Use this vegan pesto recipe to dress up pasta, as a pizza sauce or as an appetizer with bread and crackers.

Vegetarian Lasagna Recipes
Looking for an easy and healthy vegetarian lasagna recipe? Check out some of my favorite vegetarian and vegan lasagna recipes here. Whether you're looking for a traditional Italian main dish or want to experiment with something new, there's a vegetarian lasagna recipe here that will surely do the trick.

Breaded Tofu Nuggets (Vegan)
Kid-friendly tofu nuggets are reminiscent of chicken nuggets and can be dipped in ketchup, barbeque sauce or ranch dressing.

Vegan Quinoa Salad Recipe
This quinoa salad recipe is surprisingly tasty and healthy! Whole grain quinoa cooks quicker than most grains and is an excellent source of protein with about 11 grams of protein per cup of cooked quinoa.

How to Make a Stir-Fry Meal
Stir-frying is a cooking technique that is easy enough for new chefs, quick enough to make anytime, and can be used to create dozens of different vegetarian or vegan meals. By varying the ingredients, spices and sauces, a stir-fry is limited only by your imagination

Super Easy Chili
This chili recipe is so easy, you'll feel like you're cheating!

How to Press Tofu
This "How To" will help you prepare firm tofu for cooking in vegetarian or vegan recipes by pressing or draining the bean curd.

Spicy Black Bean Veggie Burger
Spicy Vegetarian Black Bean Burger

Textured Vegetable Protein
Definition of textured vegetable protein, TVP. If you're wondering what TVP is or would like to try some easy TVP recipes, start here.

Best Tasting Veggie Burgers
There's so many different vegetarian and vegan veggie burger brands available at most grocery stores these days. Wondering which is best? Read on to find out!

Broccoli,Tofu in Garlic Sauce
Broccoli and tofu in garlic sauce is a vegan and vegetarian Indian-inspired entree that is easy to prepare.

Hoisin Sauce
Hoisin sauce is a Chinese barbeque-like sauce common in vegetarian Asian cooking.

Easy Vegan French Toast
This easy vegan French toast recipe uses bananas instead of eggs, giving it a sweet flavor.

Tofu "Egg" Salad
Recipe for vegan egg salad, made with tofu! With tablespoon of mustard to give it a yellowish hue, this recipe really looks and tastes like egg salad. Serve on bread with lettuce for a vegan "egg" salad sandwich.

The Best Vegan Cheese
Which is the best vegan cheese available?

The Best Vegan Mayonnaise
Guide pick for the best vegan mayonnaise.

Spicy TVP Veggie Burgers
These vegetarian TVP veggie burgers are high in protein and pack a bit of a kick. Feel free to omit the chili powder and cayenne if you prefer a milder veggie burger.

Chana Masala
Chana masala with spinach is a variation of a traditional and popular Indian dish.

Black Bean Enchiladas
Black bean enchiladas, stuffed full of tofu and veggies, can be made in advance and frozen, so make plenty of vegetarian enchiladas and set some aside for later. These vegetarian enchiladas are also vegan if you use a vegan soy cheese.

Vegetarian Tofu Chili Recipe
This vegetarian chili recipe packs twice the protein punch with both beans and tofu. Chili is always a great idea to bring to a potluck, since it's easy to whip up a large batch.

Egg replacer
Definiton of egg replacer and how to use it.

Tofu Spinach Lasagna Recipe
Layered with crumbled tofu and plenty of spinach, this recipe for a vegan, cheeseless lasagna is hearty and flavorful. No cheese means this recipe is much lower in fat than other traditional lasagna recipes.

Oatmeal Raisin Cookie Recipe
Everyone loves fresh, homemade oatmeal cookies right? This recipe is a vegan version of classic oatmeal raisin cookies, just like mom used to make.

Tofu and Veggie Stir-Fry
Simple Tofu and Veggie Stir-Fry with Ginger - a simple recipe for an easy Chinese-style vegetarian and vegan stir-fry with vegetables and tofu in a light ginger sauce.

Flexitarian/Semi-vegetarian
Definition of flexitarian, also known as semi-vegetarian.

Crispy Fried Tofu Recipe
Crispy Fried Tofu is great on it's own or dipped in just about any kind of sauce. You can also use it in a vegetable stir-fry or noodle dish. This Chinese-inspired recipe is both vegetarian and vegan.

Vegetarian Casseroles
Favorite Vegetarian Casserole Recipes

Vegetarian Lentil Soup Recipe
Lentil soup is one of those recipes that should be in every cook's repertoire. Lentils are available in most grocery stores and are very cheap. This vegetarian lentil soup recipe uses plenty of spices to perk up the soup. Enjoy this traditional and warming dish!

Myths About the Raw Food Diet
Think that all you can eat on a raw food diet is cold fruits and vegetables? Think again! I've debunked this and several other myths about the raw food diet. Find out what even many long-term raw foodists don't know!

Chickpea Veggie Burger
Chickpea and Vegetables Veggie Burger

Sweet and Sour Tofu
If you've ever had a sweet and sour dish at a Chinese restaurant and wondered how they made it, this recipe is for you! Sweet and Sour Tofu with Vegetables is an easy to prepare recipe that will have your family thinking you picked up Chinese take-out!

Coconut and Tofu Curry Recipe
Although this vegetarian and vegan curry recipe isn't authentic to any ethnic cuisine per se, I find that the mild flavor really gets absorbed into the tofu and blends well with the rich coconut flavor. When served over rice, tofu curry makes for a great entree. If you're bored with the usual vegan recipes, or have some tofu on hand you need to use up, this easy dish is just right.

Easy Vegan Pancake Recipe
Yes, it's true, you can make perfectly good pancakes without eggs or even milk! This vegan pancake recipe uses soy milk as a substitute and the result is perfect light and fluffy pancakes.

Chinese Hoisin Stir-Fry
Using hoisin sauce is a great way to quickly add flavor to a simple vegetable stir-fry. Though this easy vegetable stir-fry recipe calls for seitan, you could substitute tofu or tempeh as well.

Vegetarian Enchilada Casserole
Vegetarian Enchilada Casserole Recipe

Chocolate Chip Cookies
Peanut Butter Chocolate Chip Cookie Recipe

Wakame Seaweed
Definition of wakame, a seaweed and raw and living food.

Easy Dips
As a vegan, I'm often disappointed to attend events that serve nothing but the same ol' veggies and ranch dressing, mini-meatballs and cheese and crackers. If you've got a party or a meeting coming up, serve some appetizers or munchies that all your guests can eat!

Yellow Split Pea Dhal Recipe
Yellow Split Pea Dhal Recipe. Dhal, sometimes spelled dahl or dal, is a staple of Indian vegetarian cuisine. This easy recipe is for a basic vegetarian and vegan yellow split-pea dhal. Serve with rice, or, add extra liquid to make a more soup-like dhal.

Chinese Vegetable Stir-Fry
Vegetable stir-fries are a great staple for most vegetarians and vegans. They can be prepared quickly with ingredients you likely have on hand and are generally quite healthy. This vegetarian and vegan Chinese-style vegetable stir-fry is low in fat and is quite easy to prepare. Feel free to add some tofu or seitan into the mix as well.

Easy Indian Aloo Gobi Recipe
Aloo gobi is a vegetarian Indian food recipe consisting of spiced potatoes and cauliflower. Although it's been around for years, aloo gobi recently acheived world-wide fame through the popular made popular British football (soccer, if you're American!) film "Bend it Like Beckham". This vegetarian aloo gobi recipe won't disappoint.

Miso
Definition of miso. Wondering what miso is and where to find it? Read on for the definition of miso, a few common uses of miso and tips on where to find miso if you're shopping for it!

Lacto-vegetarian
Definition of lacto-vegetarian.

Fat-free Apple Banana Muffins
This vegan recipe gets plenty of moisture (and healthy fiber) from the apples and bananas, so there's no need for margarine or oil, which adds fat as well as calories. If you're looking for a healthy fat-free or low-fat vegan breakfast, this is a good one to try.

Ramen Noodle Salad
This quick and easy ramen noodle salad makes a great vegetarian lunch or dinner. To make it vegan, just be sure to use agave nectar, instead of honey. For an even heartier dish, I like to make a little extra dressing and add a portion of tofu to the mix. Ramen noodle salad is a great Chinese-inspired vegetarian salad recipe.

Vegetarian Nutrition
How can I be sure to get enough nutrients on a vegetarian/vegan diet? The answer: make sure you're getting enough protein, calcium, iron and B12.

Tahini - What is tahini?
Definition of tahini, a vegan sesame seed paste used in many ethnic cuisines.

Greek Quinoa Salad Recipe
Greek Quinoa Salad Recipe

Crock Pot Vegetable Curry
Crock pot vegetable curry is a one-pot meal that you can prepare in the morning and will fill your home with the aroma of Indian spices all day long. This recipe is both vegetarian and vegan. Serve over rice if desired.

Easy Mexican Rice Recipe
Easy Mexican Rice Recipe

Easy Vegan Vanilla Frosting
With just three ingredients, this is a basic recipe for a quick and easy vegan vanilla frosting. Just be sure to use a vegan margarine for a vegan version!

Chocolate No-Bake Cookies
Looking for a healthier no-bake cookie recipe? Try these easy sugar-free no-bake cookies. They've got a bit of maple syrup and some dates to help sweeten them up, but absolutely no refined or white sugar. And, with just a few simple ingredients, you should be able to whip them up in five minutes flat. This chocolate no-bake cookie recipe is both sugar-free and vegan.

Italian Pasta Salad Recipe
Italian Pasta Salad Recipe

Balsamic Vinaigrette Recipe
Quick, easy and tasty- a basic recipe for balsamic vinaigrette. For flavor variation, add a bit of fresh herbs, just about any kind will do.

Thai Stir Fry with Hoisin
Thai-style tofu and vegetables stir fry with ginger, hoisin sauce and fresh herbs.

Ten Minute TVP Taco Recipe
This vegetarian taco recipe uses store-bought salsa and taco seasoning to make a super-quick vegetarian taco filling from TVP, also known as textured vegetable protein, which is a vegan meat-substitute product.

Raw Food "Burrito" Recipe
These lettuce wraps have a hint of Mexican spiciness to them, hence the "burrito" simile. These wraps make a great entree for a raw food meal or a raw food potluck.

Bean and Barley Vegetable Soup
This vegetarian and vegan recipe for a hearty homemade barley and vegetable soup is both healthy and filling. A meal in itself, you can add just about any veggies you want - green beans, peas or corn would all work well.

Frijoles Negros (Black Beans)
Frijoles Negros (Black Beans) are a staple of Mexican cuisine. This vegetarian and vegan recipe is flavorful, simple to prepare and makes a great side dish or a filling for burritos.

Vegan Blueberry Muffins Recipe
Vegan Blueberry Muffins Recipe

Vegetarian Ratatouille
Ratatouille, a French eggplant and vegetable dish is usually made vegetarian, but is often served with meat. Why not make this vegetarian and vegan ratatouille recipe and serve with rice or pasta instead? Or, layer on lightly toasted French bread for a vegetarian ratatouille sandwich.

Basic Asian Dipping Sauce
This basic dipping sauce is perfect to serve with egg rolls, spring rolls, or to use as a sauce for stir-fries.

Vegan Applesauce Cake
This vegan and low-fat cake recipe uses applesauce instead of eggs or oil, making it nearly fat-free and guilt-free! Though its a little bit heavier than other cakes, the generous amount of cocoa makes this vegan cake absolutely heavenly.

Easy Vegan Date Macaroons
If you've got a food processor, this sugar-free vegan cookie recipe takes just a few minutes to make, since it only has three ingredients.

Vegetarian Indian Recipes
Vegetarian and Vegan Indian Recipes

Red Curry Tofu and Veggies
This Thai inspired recipe for a basic red curry sauce will go best served over steamed white rice, though you could always eat it plain as a curry soup dish. Though the recipe calls for tofu, carrots, peas and baby corn, you can use just about any vegetable you have on hand, and adjust the cooking time accordingly if needed. This Thai red curry recipe is both vegetarian and vegan.

Ovo-vegetarian
Definition of ovo-vegetarian, a vegetarian who eats eggs.

Sweet and Spicy Barbecue Tofu
This recipe for Sweet and Spicy Barbecue Tofu has a bit of sugar and orange juice for sweetness, but gets a spicy kick from chili powder and red pepper. Tofu is always a healthy, low-fat and easy to grill item to bring along to a barbecue, and this easy vegetarian and vegan recipe is sure to be a hit!

Sesame Ginger Tofu Recipe
Sesame Ginger Tofu Recipe

Basic Vegetable Broth Recipe
Basic Vegetable Broth Recipe

Vegan Raspberry Mocha Cake
Chocolate cake with just a hint of raspberry and coffee flavor makes an impressive dessert to serve for a special birthday or any occasion. You won't be able to tell that this moist and delicious recipe is egg-free, dairy-free and vegan.

Cake Mix Cookie Recipe
Using a cake mix to whip up some quick vegan cookies will save you time and effort if you're in a hurry. This recipe shows you how.

Barbecued Asparagus Recipe
Asparagus is one of those foods that when barbecued, needs little flavor enhacement because the natural flavors are so incredible on their own. For an easy and healthy vegetarian and vegan side dish for your barbecue, try this easy recipe for grilled asparagus.

Vegetable Fried Rice Recipe
This recipe for fried rice with veggies will remind you of the fried rice served at Chinese restaurants. Feel free to add more veggies or some tofu for a heartier dish. This recipe is both vegetarian and vegan.

Vegan Cream Cheese Frosting
Vegan cream cheese frosting, using non-dairy cream cheese and vegan margarine.

Gluten-Free Chocolate Cake
If you're looking for a gluten-free dessert or a gluten-free and wheat-free cake recipe suitable for those with wheat sensitivities or celiacs, try this gluten-free German chocolate cake recipe which uses rice flour.

Meat and the Environment
Wondering exactly how it is that vegetarianism and environmentalism are related? Read on.

The Best Vegan Ice Cream
My pick for the best non-dairy ice cream available.

Vegetarian Mock Chicken
Vegetarian mock chicken salad, southern-fried chicken and more!

Creole Black Bean Burgers
A generous amount of Creole seasonings as well as a dash of hot sauce lend the flavor to these vegetarian and vegan black bean burgers. For an even spicier Creole veggie burger, double the hot sauce, or add a dash of cayenne pepper to the mix.

Southern Fried "Chicken"
This recipe isn't healthy by any means, but it sure is good! Deep fried seitan and a blend of spices create a dish that's really quite similar in appearance and taste to chicken!

Vegan Chocolate Pie
This super easy chocolate peanut butter tofu pie is vegan and can be made in just a few minutes.

Crock Pot Rice and Lentils
Crock Pot Curried Rice and Lentils

Indian Cauliflower Curry
A combination of Indian spices transforms this simple vegetable dish into a delight for the senses. This authentic Indian curry recipe is both vegetarian and vegan.

Crock Pot Spinach Casserole
If you can't get your family to eat their spinach, try this creamy, cheesy and vegetarian crock pot spinach casserole recipe.

Lentil Carrot Veggie Burgers
Got some extra lentils on hand? This is a great way to use them up. These lentil and carrot veggie burgers are a healthy alternative to the regular burgers and are both vegetarian and vegan.

Crock Pot Vegetarian Lasagna
Crock Pot Vegetarian Lasagna Recipe

Light and Crispy Spring Rolls
Light and Crispy Spring Roll Recipe

Easy Vegan Soda Cake Recipe
Faster than cake mix? Forget measuring oil and cracking eggs with a cake mix- all you need to do is follow this two-minute foolproof low-fat and cholesterol-free vegan cake mix recipe!

Crock Pot Baked Beaans
Crock Pot Vegetarian Baked Beans

Sugar-Free Maple Cookie Recipe
Sugar-free maple cookies are absolutely delicious! They aren't much to look at, so feel free to use cookie cutters or a fork to create a shape or pattern. This cookie recipe is both sugar-free and vegan.

Crock Pot Lentil Soup
Crock Pot Vegetarian Lentil Soup Recipe

Easy Vegetarian Pad Thai
An authentic pad Thai recipe usually has tamarind juice or pulp to give it a distinct orange hue and sweet flavor. Tamarind can be hard to find, however, depending on where you live. Try this easy vegetarian and vegan version instead.

Grilled Sweet Potatoes
An easy yet tasty vegetarian and vegan barbecue recipe - grilled sweet potatoes stuffed with fresh peaches.

Spicy Sweet Potato and Quinoa
This sweet potato quinoa salad recipe is high in protein, low in fat, and high in spicy and sweet flavor! Whole grain quinoa cooks quicker than most grains and is an excellent source of protein with about 11 grams of protein per cup of cooked quinoa. This quinoa salad recipe makes for a great main dish or a salad. Bring quinoa salad to a picnic and impress your friends!

Gluten-Free Pie Crust Recipe
Gluten-Free Pie Crust Recipe

Vegan Carrot Cake Recipe
Carrot cake is great for a lunch dessert or an afternoon snack. This vegan recipe is light, moist, and easy to prepare. Yum!

Tofu Sloppy Joes Recipe
Adults love sloppy joes just as much as kids do! This easy vegetarian recipe with tofu is a healthier version.

Vegan Broccoli Quiche Recipe
This egg-free quiche recipe uses tofu instead of eggs for a healthy and low-fat vegan breakfast. Although the recipe calls for mushrooms and broccoli, you could always substitute your favorite vegetables instead. This eggless quiche recipe is both vegetarian and vegan.

Basic BBQ Seitan
Easy barbeque seitan saute to use in sandwiches or alone.

Angel Hair Pasta Primavera
Angel Hair Pasta Primavera is a healthy main dish easy enough to prepare on a weeknight. With lots of veggies and a soy-based sauce, this vegetarian and vegan recipe is very low in fat.

Sugar-Free Vegan Carrot Cake
Sugar-Free Vegan Carrot Cake Recipe

Spiced Oatmeal Cranberry Cooki
This vegan recipe for spiced oatmeal cranberry cookies is thick and chewy, just the way oatmeal cookies should be!

Sugar-Free Banana Cookies
Sugar-Free Banana Cookies

Vegetable Spring Rolls
Vegetable Spring Rolls

Chinese Style Spaghetti
Chinese-style spaghetti is the perfect way to perk up an ordinary plate of spaghetti or noodles. This dish is both vegetarian and vegan.

Tofu Manicotti Recipe
Don't tell them the filling in this manicotti recipe isn't ricotta and chances are they'll never even suspect that it's tofu! This manicotti recipe is both vegetarian and vegan.

Eggless Vegan Mayonnaise
Eggless Vegan Mayonnaise Recipe

No Sugar Chocolate Chip Cookie
Sugar-Free Chocolate Chip Cookies