Vegetarian Recipe Collection

Burdock-Root-and-Carrots
a new variation of this little known root vegetable -nutritious and colorful side dish!

Vegetable Hamburger
Yoagananda's 1933 recipe.
from Health, Intellectual and Spiritual Recipes: April 1933 - East West Magazine.

Carrot Salad
A raw, fat free, vegan treat.
(From Vegetarian Cooking for Health & Vitality)

Greek White Bean Soup with Spinach and Feta
Protein packed warmth!
(From Vegetarian Cooking for Health & Vitality)

Barley Vegetable Soup
A rich soup with a satisfying texture!
(From Vegetarian Cooking for Health & Vitality)

Moroccan Stew
A delight for the taste buds!
(From Vegetarian Cooking for Health & Vitality)

Coconut Rice with Sesame!
Magnesium, Calcium, Satisfying!
(From Vegetarian Cooking for Health & Vitality)

Maple Walnut Pie
With three crust options!
(From Vegetarian Cooking for Health & Vitality)

Fenugreek Licorice Tea
Fenugreek contains enzymes that help digest plant protein. Licorice is warming and soothing.
(From Vegetarian Cooking for Health & Vitality)

Potato-Pea Curry Recipe
Yukon gold potatoes are a good source of vitamin C and potassium.
(From Vegetarian Cooking for Health & Vitality)

Aduki Bean Salad Recipe
High in protein, rich in fiber, B vitamins and minerals
(From Vegetarian Cooking for Health & Vitality)

Watercress Salad Recipe
Watercress clears toxins and aids digestion..
(From Vegetarian Cooking for Health & Vitality)

Strawberry-Watermelon-Ginger Juice Recipe
A cooling and refreshing drink packed with Vitamin C.
(From Vegetarian Cooking for Health & Vitality)

Raw Beet Salad with Walnuts and Feta Recipe
Colorful, and so good for you!
(From Vegetarian Cooking for Health & Vitality)

Berry Silken Tofu Mousse
A quick way to create a delicious, nutritious, and healthy gluten-free dessert.
(From Vegetarian Cooking for Health & Vitality)

Tofu Vegetable Noodle Soup
This is a soothing and comforting soup. Good sources of protein are tofu and Tahini. The buckwheat noodles are gluten-free.
(From Vegetarian Cooking for Health & Vitality)

French Lentil Soup
A bowl of Country Goodness!
(From Vegetarian Cooking for Health & Vitality)

Vegetable Curry Recipe
For the love of Spices!
(From Vegetarian Cooking for Health & Vitality)

Brown Rice with Wheat Berries Recipe
A tasty grain with added nutrition.
(From Vegetarian Cooking for Health & Vitality)

Baked Acorn Squash with Wild Rice Mix Stuffing Recipe
A new Christmas tradition!
(From Vegetarian Cooking for Health & Vitality)

Black Beans with Yams and Leeks Recipe
Colorful, quick and delicious.
(From Vegetarian Cooking for Health & Vitality)

Carrot-Ginger Soup Recipe
a seasonal favorite
(From Vegetarian Cooking for Health & Vitality)

Garbanzo Marinade with Tomatoes Recipe
Great summer protein salad
(From Vegetarian Cooking for Health & Vitality)

Green Almond Pesto Recipe
Great with quinoa salad
(From Vegetarian Cooking for Health & Vitality)

Carrot Cilantro Salad Recipe
Color, freshness and zing!
(From Vegetarian Cooking for Health & Vitality)

Coconut Rice with Fresh Spinach Recipe
Healthy comfort food!
(From Vegetarian Cooking for Health & Vitality)

Beet Salad with Walnuts and Orange Ginger Dressing Recipe
Colorful, delicious and no cooking!
(From Vegetarian Cooking for Health & Vitality)

Butternut Squash with Dill Recipe
Sweet, savory and delicious.
(From Vegetarian Cooking for Health & Vitality)

Sweet Corn Muffins Recipe
These sweet corn muffins are light, without dairy or sugar.
(From Vegetarian Cooking for Health & Vitality)

Tempeh with Broccoli Recipe
A good source of protein and vitamins.
(From Vegetarian Cooking for Health & Vitality)

Winter Vegetable Bean Stew Recipe
A hearty stew, full of goodness.
(From Vegetarian Cooking for Health & Vitality)

Spinach Yam Soup Recipe
Delightfully different - sweet and very tasty. Great for a cold day.

Squash-Rice Combo Recipe
A nice, creamy variation on the traditional Italian risotto. Does not require oil or stirring..

Udon Vegetable Soup
Nice mixture of vegetables with unusual noodles.

Baked Parsnips Recipe
Baking brings out the sweetness in this vegetable dish.

Pad Thai
Variation on a favorite dish from Thailand.

Kitchari
Nourishing and fulfilling. A simple Indian stew of rice, red lentils, vegetables, and spices. It is easy to digest and assimilate.

Roasted Eggplant with Balsamic Dressing
A great, easy-to-make side dish.

Corn Bisque
Simple, soothing, and satisfying.

Potato-Garlic Spread
Great butter substitute. Delicious on Basic Whole Wheat Bread, Whole Wheat Sesame Crackers.

Radish Romaine Salad
Add a little zing to your next meal, a variation on raw green salad.

Cilantro Beets
Really brings out the natural flavor of beets.

Magic Vegetable Topping
Great over Plain Rice, mashed potatoes, and pasta.

Red Lentil Soup Recipe
Yummy, light soup-easy to make and an easily digested source of protein.

Barley-Bread-Recipe
A quick, nonfat, crusty country loaf.

Greek Spinach Frittata Recipe
Traditionally used for picnic fare. Excellent served warm or cold.

Crispy Herbed Tofu Recipe
This simple, tasty, easy-to prepare recipe can be served as a snack, mixed with salad, or as a main dish.

Rice Patties Recipe
A Guest Favorite. A satisfying and unusual way to enjoy rice.

Colorful Baked Vegetables Recipe
Original and simple way to enjoy vegetables. Good with Hummus and Plain Rice.

Classic Tahini Sauce Recipe
A creamy thick and hearty comforting sauce.

Almond Cheeze Nori Wraps Recipe
A tasty raw foods recipe that can be adapted in many ways.

Sunflower Cesar Sauce Recipe
dip the rolls in the sauce and there should be plenty of sauce left over for a salad dressing.

Vegetables in Coconut Curry Sauce Recipe
Steamed vegetables folded into curried coconut sauce.

Cucumber Raita Recipe
A cooling complement to more spicy Indian dishes.

Barley Vegetable Soup Recipe
A rich soup with a satisfying texture.

Seasoned Spinach Salad Recipe
Simple but delicious.

Expanding Light Nut Loaf Recipe
This is a rich, delicious recipe.

Golden Gravy Recipe
A good substitute for chicken or turkey gravy—smooth and silky.

Walnut Balls Recipe
A delicious substitute for meat balls

Squash-Stuffed Potatoes Recipe
A refreshing variation on stuffed potatoes

Lemon Tomato Sauce Recipe
Tangy tomato sauce. Great with Stuffed Cabbage.

Mexican Vegetables Recipe
Colorful, hearty and spicy.

Plain Quinoa Recipe
A nutritious complete protein. A light grain alternative to rice.

Plain Rice Recipe
Like everything else, cooking rice is easy-once you know how to do it.

Rice with Red Bell Peppers Recipe
Creative, elegant-yet-simple rice dish.

Pesto Vinaigrette Recipe
Distinctive flavor and an appealing green color. Serve on Plain Rice with Pasta or steamed vegetables.

Garbanzo “Croutons” Recipe
Delicious on salads or as a side dish.

Stuffed Mushrooms Recipe
Rich and delicious appetizer.

Bubbly with a Strawberry “Chaser”

Tomato Basil Salad Recipe
A cooling salad for a festive or everyday meal

Bulgur Garbanzo Salad Recipe
A light yet satisfying main dish. A crowd pleaser.

Zucchini Dessert Bread Recipe
Sweet and satisfying dessert or afternoon snack

Sweet Zucchini Salad Recipe
Colorful accent to main course.

Raw Kale Salad Recipe
Excellent refreshment on a warm spring day.

Garbanzo Vegetable Curry Recipe
A hearty and satisfying curry.

Apple Chutney Recipe
A nice relish served as an accent to Kitchari or Indian food in general.

Thai Stir Fry Recipe
Excellent main dish originally from Ananda’s Earth Song Café. A real crowd pleaser.

Carrot Pillows Recipe
Light as clouds and soft as pillows–they’re not like any other dinner roll you’ve tasted. Bet you can’t eat just one!

Rice with Pasta Recipe
A tasty grain partnership with an appealing combination of colors–serve it with Pesto Vinaigrette.

Tahini Eggplant Recipe
Tastes like Stroganoff–and it’s non-dairy. Very popular.

A Thousand Smiles Soup!
( alias Cabbage and Rice Soup)

Navy Bean Spread Recipe
Great on Basic Whole Wheat Bread, Rosemary Olive Bread, or pita bread.

Rosemary Olive Bread Recipe
Aromatic and flavorful. Great with Hummus or Navy Bean Spread.

Quinoa Cauliflower Recipe
A beautiful and delicious blend of grain and veggies.

Creamy Savory Sauce Recipe

Mung Kicheri Recipe
Warm bodies and satisfy souls during the cool of winter with this recipe adapted from an ashram in India

Joy's Special Recipe
Vegetarian version of a San Francisco classic entrée “Joe’s Special”

Vegetable Pasties Recipe
Delicious and non-dairy – very light and tastes great.

Tahini Sauce Recipe
Thick and hearty sauce–great on Stuffed Cabbage, Vegetable Pasties, and Patties (Rice, Millet, or Tofu).

Azuki Bean Salad Recipe
Nourishing and satisfying, with a pleasant combination of herbs..

Potato Leek Salad Recipe
Hearty and filling. Nice blend of herbs.

Butternut Coconut Soup Recipe
A rich and elegant soup with a velvet texture. Great for a festive meal.

Baked Lemon Rice Recipe
Light and tangy. Great for a festive meal.

Maple Sesame Tofu Recipe
Surprisingly sweet and savory. A real crowd pleaser! Good served cold as a “to go” lunch.

Rye Bread & Rolls Recipe
Slightly sweet, savory, very tasty. Goes well with soups, particularly Squash Soup.

Butternut Coconut Soup Recipe
A rich and elegant soup with a velvet texture. Great for a festive meal.

Expanding Light Vitality Dressing Recipe
A healthful salad dressing (it’s also great on steamed vegetables, cooked grains, and beans).

Vegetable Tofu Patties Recipe
Delicious and creative way to enjoy tofu (also a substitute burger for hamburger lovers).

Mushroom Gravy Recipe
Great with Vegetable Pasties, Tofu Puff Pasties, and Patties (Rice, Millet, or Tofu).

Red Lentil Soup Recipe
Yummy, light soup-easy to make and an easily digested source of protein.

Seasoned Spinach Salad Recipe
Simple but delicious.

Rye Bread & Rolls Recipe
Slightly sweet, savory, very tasty. Goes well with soups, particularly Squash Soup.

Sweet Zucchini Salad Recipe
Colorful accent to main course.

Red Pesto Pasta Salad Recipe
A festive, colorful, new creation that everyone likes.

Hummus Recipe
This delicious Middle Eastern garbanzo spread is often used as a dip with fresh, raw vegetables or pita bread.

Wild Rice Salad Recipe
Wild rice has a rich, robust flavor and is often used in stuffing, soups and salads.

Green Bean Soup Recipe
A light, elegant, cooling soup

Tofu Spinach Pie Recipe
Non-dairy, healthy version of Greek spinach pie (spanakopitta)

Summer Rice Salad Recipe
Easy to prepare, light, and colorful.

Tofu Salad Recipe
Excellent, low-fat snack or side dish. Also nice for sandwiches. Great vegetarian alternative to tuna salad.

Raw Kale Salad Recipe
Excellent refreshment on a warm spring day.

Quinoa Salad
A light and nutritious salad. A feast for the eyes and the taste buds.

Baked Fennel Bulbs Recipe
Delicious and filling, yet low in calories–great for weight watchers. It’s a wonderful way to enjoy an unusual vegetable.

Garbanzo “Croutons” Recipe
Delicious on salads or as a side dish.

Moroccan Stew Recipe
A winter warmer!

Neat Balls Recipe
A delicious vegetarian substitute for family style meat balls!

Baked Zucchini Recipe
Light and tasty variation on a popular favorite.

Seitan Recipe
Seitan is easy to digest, and has a high protein content, making it a healthy addition to a vegetarian diet.

Green Split Pea Soup Recipe
Silky green with a hint of ginger, this soup makes a colorful entrée in a festive meal.

Gingered Yams Recipe
A great winter dish -can be served as a side dish or as a dessert.

Vegetarian Golden Gravy Recipe
A good substitute for chicken or turkey gravy —
smooth and silky.

Vegetarian Walnut Cheddar Loaf Recipe
Also delicious cold on sandwiches

Ratatouille Recipe
A classic French dish delicious with steamed new potatoes or a favorite bread.

Mushroom Polenta Recipe
An excellent company dish, well worth the preparation time.

Dill Potato Bread Recipe
An aromatic, hearty, grounding bread for cooler weather.

Barley Vegetable Soup Recipe
A rich soup with a satisfying texture

Sunburgers Recipe
A great hamburger alternative, made from sunflower seeds.

Tofu Salad Recipe (mock chicken salad)
A sandwich spread or dip! Quick, easy and delicious

Basic Granola Recipe (Served at The Expanding Light Retreat)
Whenever we smell a tantalizingly yummy aroma in the kitchen, we realize it’s our granola in the oven! Our guests love this recipe. After mastering the basic technique, you can experiment by adding different ingredients to create your own variations.

Carrot Salad Recipe
A raw, fat free, and vegan treat!

Vegetarian burgers - Millet Patties Recipe
Light yet satisfying. Great for snacking or lunch.

Here’s a great recipe for light and delicious burgers made of millet, with a delicious sauce to go over them! Enjoy!

Tahini Sauce Recipe
Thick and hearty sauce–great on Stuffed Cabbage, Vegetable Pasties, and Patties (Rice, Millet, or Tofu).