If you have it, the Parmesan cheese rind adds nuttiness and gives the broth some body.
If you avoid cheese made with rennet, look for vegetarian Parmesan cheese, which is made without it.
The vegetarian filling is both sweet and savory, while the topping adds texture and freshness.
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Pan-crisping the noodles here mimics the crunch of the traditional dish, but limits the saturated fat.
Lemon-Pepper Linguine with Squash
Thinly sliced zucchini and summer squash bulk up this easy vegetarian pasta recipe.
The meaty, umami-rich mushrooms do enough heavy lifting so that you don’t miss the meat at all.
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Eggs are the base of the creamy sauce.
They don’t get fully cooked, so use pasteurized-in-the-shell eggs if you prefer.
Mix it up with different flavors of hummus and different types of vegetables depending on your mood.
Also called chana masala, this dish is a comforting and delicious dinner.
They are so tasty no one will miss the meat or dairy.
Baked tofu has a firm, toothsome texture that crisps well in a hot pan.
Or opt for a smoked version, which has the same texture with a more robust flavor.
Serve over brown rice.
Serve with whole-wheat naan to sop it all up.
Four-Bean & Pumpkin Chili
This healthy vegetarian chili has a fragrant touch of cinnamon for added flavor.
Let diners top it with whatever suits their taste.
Keep it vegan or add a drizzle of plain yogurt for extra richness.
Broiling the olives along with the other vegetables softens their flavor and adds a smoky background note.
A garnish of basil brightens the dish.
Photographer: Jen Causey, Food Stylist: Emily Nabors Hall , Prop Stylist: Julia Bayless
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