I love broccoli, but I usually chop it up in a stir fry, along with some tofu, or dip it in gobs of homemade hummus. Even though this light broccoli salad isn't my usual way of preparing it, this recipe just expands my love of broccoli along with my recipe repertoire. As you can see from the picture, my friends and I enjoyed this simple salad as a snack alongside a chilled local ale.Subscribe to the weekly vegetarian newsletter
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If you're planning on an Easter brunch as the main meal, you may want to try a vegetarian quiche or 
egg casserole. Or try a an eggless baked vegan quiche with tomatoes and soy cheese and a low-fat vegan coffee cake.
For a fresh spring-themed Easter dinner, try a portobella and asparagus pasta dish with some artichoke mashed potatoes or a sauteed tofu and artichoke pasta. Round it all out with some fresh, light gingered carrot soup or a creamy asparagus and potato soup. For dessert? Carve up these gourmet raspberry mascarpone brownies.
Or, plan your own Easter menu. You can start by scrolling through this complete collection of vegetarian (and vegan!) Easter resources, including dinner ideas, brunch menus and even some vegan Easter candy ideas.
Link: Vegetarian and vegan Easter recipes
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A chilled cucumber soup recipe for summer. Cooling cucumbers combine with fresh dill, onions and garlic for a smooth creamy cold cucumber soup that is vegetarian, vegan, and very refreshing.
Remove the soup from the heat and transfer to a blender or food processor and blend until smooth. While the mixture is still warm, stir in the dill and season with pepper.
Chill. Stir in the soy milk just before serving.
Reprinted with permission from The Compassionate Cook Cookbook.
More Vegetarian and Vegan Soup Recipes:
Curried Split Pea and Potato Soup
Quick and Easy Tomato Rice Soup
Cream of Carrot Soup
Easy Pumpkin Soup Recipe
Vegan Cream of Asparagus Soup
Easy French Onion Soup
Cheesy Potato Soup
Basic Miso Soup Recipe
Red Pepper Gazpacho
Basic Gazpacho
Spinach and Mascarpone Soup
Pumpkin and Coconut Soup
Watermelon Gazpacho
Vegetarian Bean and Barley Soup
Vegetarian Lentil Soup
Gingered Carrot Soup
Thai Lemongrass Soup
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Seitan can be prepared by hand using either whole wheat flour or vital wheat gluten and is made by rinsing away the starch in the wheat, leaving a high-protein gluten behind. Although not as common as tofu, seitan is quickly gaining popularity, particularly in vegetarian restaurants, due to its ability to take on the texture and flavor of meat. Prepared seitan can be found in the refrigerated section of most health food stores.
Pronunciation: SAY-tahn or SAY-tan
Also Known As: wheat meat, wheat gluten, gluten, vital wheat gluten
Common Misspellings: sietan
Does the Engine 2 Diet really work? Is a healthy vegan diet good for weight loss or overall improved health? If you have any doubts at all about the answer to either of those questions, I'd like to introduce you to the healthy fire-fighters of Engine 2. These folks successfully lowered their cholesterol and lost some unwanted pounds on the cholesterol-free plant-based (and low-oil) Engine 2 Diet. Check out these amazing before and after photos to see just how much they improved their health by changing their diet. Changing your diet can change your life!Subscribe to the weekly vegetarian newsletter
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Instead of the traditional shank bone, the host had drawn a picture to represent the bone. I can't say it was the most traditional seder, because after the meal, we all sat around the piano and sang Beatles tunes.These days, many more people are hosting themed eco or social justice seders and incorporating readings and discussions relating to current social and environmental issues.
If you'll be hosting one of these themed seders or you just want to be able to accommodate your vegetarian and vegan guests at your Passover table, here are some vegetarian Passover recipes that will do the trick.
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Sprinkle one-half of the grated cheese on the bottom of the rice crust. Layer the vegetables and lentils on the cheese. Sprinkle the rest of the cheese over the vegetables. Sprinkle with chopped parsley.
Combine eggs, milk, salt and pepper in a small bowl and carefully pour over the quiche filling.
Bake in a 400-degree oven for 30 minutes or until a knife inserted two inches from the center returns clean. (Center should be very moist and not quite set when quiche is done. It will set up quickly). Let quiche stand for 5 minutes before serving.
This vegetarian quiche recipe is gluten-free.
Vegan Chocolate Chip Scones
In a large bowl, combine the flour, 3 tablespoons of the sugar, baking powder and the salt. Cut in the vegan margarine. Stir in the chocolate chips.
In a separate bowl, whisk together the soy milk and egg replacer. Combine with dry ingredients, and stir until dough forms.
Place on a floured surface and knead a few times, then roll out into a circle about 2 inches thick. Slice like a pizza or a pie into 8 triangles.
Place the triangles on a baking sheet and sprinkle with the remaining sugar.
Bake 20-25 minutes until lightly golden.
It's hard to go wrong with French toast. More forgiving than pancakes, less sticky than waffles and just as quick as a tofu scramble! French toast makes a great hot breakfast, and goes great with just about anything from a fresh fruit salad to hash browns. Here's four ways to make homemade French toast:
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If you like store-bought baked beans, you're going to love them when they're homemade stovetop. Try this classic vegetarian Boston-style baked beans recipe, with molasses, tomato paste and mustard or this pineapple baked beans recipe made with canned beans, a homemade sauce, and kid-approved pineapple dices. Homemade vegetarian baked beans are a great addition to a picnic, vegetarian barbecue or potluck, as they're easy to make in large quantities and everybody loves sweet vegetarian baked beans, even kids! If you'd like to try some more vegetarian baked beans, here's a few recipes to try: