A Life in Food by real-life Chef Cheryl Bennett
Vegetarian stuffed peppers with heart-healthy quinoa and beans are an easy weeknight dinner. Vegetarian recipes like this delicious meal will satisfy everyone in the family, even the meat-eaters, and they are gluten-free.
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…Vegetarian recipes don’t have to be bland and boring. Veggie cakes are neither and they are a reader favorite! Whether you want to lean in to a vegetarian diet, or you are trying to eat a little less meat, you’ll find recipes here that are hearty and delicious.
Many of the recipes here are vegan or vegan-adaptable and all of them are simple, easy meals that are perfect for weeknight cooking.
If you are new to vegetarian cooking, this is the perfect time to give it a try. Produce will be at its peak and that is the best time to try something new. Stock up and try a few new vegetarian recipes for dinner.
Fregula (or fregola) with cremini mushrooms, caramelized shallots and Parmesan cheese is a hearty and delicious vegetarian recipe for dinner.
One of the best things to come out of Sardinia as far as I’m concerned is fregula (or fregola). It is a toasted semolina pasta and it is similar in size to Israeli Couscous. They are chewy, toasty little pearls and this is one of my favorite recipes for days when I need a little extra something.
I happen to live in a predominantly Italian neighborhood, so finding this isn’t difficult but if you aren’t that lucky you can find it online (or have a friend mail it to you!). Another option if your grocery store doesn’t carry it, is to ask them to start! Most stores are happy to oblige if they know someone will buy it.
The first time I had fregola was in culinary school and I was instantly hooked. The pasta is unlike anything else. It has a dense, chewy texture that you just don’t get with regular pasta. It holds up very well with hearty ingredients making it perfect for an autumn meal.
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