For vegetarian version substitute chicken broth with vegetable broth.

Eggplant Dip also spelled Baba Ghanoush

Recipe provided by http://www.barleyfoods.org/

A Chef Nick Stellino Recipe

Very flavorful Vegetarian Meal

Brown Rice Cuban Burgers provide a flavorful, satisfying and healthy barbeque season for vegetarians and non-vegetarians alike. A wholesome, meatless option for a weeknight meal or backyard entertaining, these burgers are easy to prepare and convenient without compromising taste.

This version of risotto boasts a refreshing lemon tang complemented with seasonal spring and summer ingredients. Short grain brown rice gives this dish a slightly chewy texture and nuttier flavor than traditional risotto – a happy delight for tastebuds. Leftovers make for an appetizing lunch.

Get a start on your daily serving of grains with this easy recipe.

Recipe and Photo courtesty of the California Asparagus Commission © 2010

Garbanzo Bean Stew Serve as a side dish or main dish served over couscous.

Shown with Savory Chickpea Pancakes

Tomatillo is actually a fruit used as a vegetable.

For vegan or lenten version use vegetable broth instead of chicken broth. Use a dairy free margarine.

Serve hot in place of meat or cut into slices or cubes and add to a stir-fry, fried rice, soup or salad.

Very simple and fast soup recipe. Omit optional sour cream for lenten or vegan version.

A friend of ours owned a Greek Restaurant that we visited quite often. I loved her green beans.  This is a copy-kat version as she does not give out recipes.  Selfish girl! For lent we had this served over rice as dinner.

**lenten version - do not sautee onions and garlic - just add to the geens and tomatoes.

Recipe Source: Aisha Bishara - New York, NY

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Hearty meatless paella. The lentils more than make up for the lack of chicken or seafood that is usually in a traditional paella.

The lentils along with the bulgar wheat make this a very filling salad.  The lentils are full of protein. I make this recipe for a vegetarian dinner and serve it with a nice crusty bread and some fruit.

Lebanese family recipe.

For vegan or lenten version omit eggs.

Moroccan side dish goes with almost anything. Very healthy recipe.

Easy Vegetarian Meal or side dish. Recipe submitted by Aileen Allen

Very easy meatless meal that can be made quickly.

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This is a great summer salad recipe. Making this with fresh ears of corn makes all the difference!

Healthy Quinoa Recipe.  Quinoa supplies all eight amino acids needed for a complete protein.

Easy one pot dinner.

Recipe Source: Food Network star and registered dietitian Ellie Krieger

Recipe Source: Bravo TV/Swanson Broth

Cook: 20 minutes

Easy, one pan dinner. Easy cleanup for a great meal.

Recipe Source: West Junior High School, Hopkins, MN

This thoughtful blend of vegetables and legumes, combined with the perfect protein of the ancient Aztec grain, quinoa, and complimented with just the right spices, offers the healthiest and tastiest chili you'll ever have. This recipe stands apart because of its warm, rich flavors, and because it supplies a full serving of whole grains, orange vegetables, and legumes in one satisfying bowl! Serve with a crunchy side of cornbread or whole-grain tortilla chips.

For Lenten omit cheese or use a vegan cheese.

Recipe Provided by Joan Ferraro, New York, NY

For a vegetarian or lenten version of Spinach and Lentil Soup omit the ham and use vegetable broth in place of chicken bouillon.

Recipe Source: Evelyn Haddad - Lebanese recipe

Note: vegetable stock can be substitued for beef stock for lenten (vegetarian) version

Easy to make Lebanese salad of bulgur wheat, parsley, cucumber, tomato and mint.

Recipe courtesty of Bravo TV

Prep: 35 minutes  Bake: 25 minutes  Cook: 25 minutes  Serves: 6

For vegetarian meal substitute chicken broth with vegetable broth

This vegetarian dish has a wonderful blend of spices and tangy-sweet flavors.