Vegetarian to get excited about!

Welcome to the place for full of flavor vegetarian, sourdough and from scratch baked goods recipes! For the new or experienced vegetarian or vegetarian curious, I’ve got you covered.

Spaghetti Puttanesca in a skillet ready to eat.

Pasta

Vegetarian Spaghetti Alla Puttanesca

Smoothies

Citrus Ginger Green Smoothie with Mint

Grits and greens with black eyed peas with grits in a bowl with a spoon.

Beans/Lentils/Pulses

Black Eyed Peas with Smoky Collards and Cheesy Grits

Vegetarian Dirty Rice in a skillet ready to be shared.

Spinach-Mushroom Pesto Ricotta Lasagna

Thai Red Curry with Eggplant and Sweet Peppers

Vanilla Bean Shortbread Cookies stacked tall.

Bourbon Vanilla Bean Shortbread Cookies

Maple Oat Sourdough Sandwich Bread

Sweet and Spicy Maple-Roasted Rosemary Cashews

Roasted Tomatillo Salsa in a jar with a spoon!

Pressed-For-Time Weeknight Meals

Ready made Veggie Reuben setting on a cutting board.

Vegetarian Chili Tater Tot Hotdish

Speedy Miso Spinach Mushroom Ramen

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I’m Traci, the blogger behind Vanilla And Bean! I share recipes that bring out the best in veggies while focusing on locally sourced, mostly seasonal and whole foods. I also share sourdough recipes as well as from scratch desserts and treats because one must have a little balance.

Looking for full of flavor recipes that happen to be vegetarian? Then I’m so glad you stopped by!

Read on to discover more!

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Vegetarian Spaghetti Alla Puttanesca

Black Eyed Peas with Smoky Collards and Cheesy Grits

Vegetarian Cabbage Roll on a plate with a fork ready to eat.

Mushroom Stuffed Vegetarian Cabbage Rolls

Butternut Squash Lasagna

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Sourdough Oatmeal Pancakes

Gluten Free Sourdough Waffles

Sourdough Strawberry Shortcake Biscuits on a plate ready to be shared.

Strawberry Shortcake with Sourdough Biscuits

Maple Oat Sourdough Sandwich Bread

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Citrus Ginger Green Smoothie with Mint

Mango Spinach Smoothie

Sweet Tea Prosecco Cocktails

Pouring milk into a glass of iced cold brew coffee.

How to Make Cold Brew Coffee

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Cocoa Nib Pecan Shortbread Cookies on a marble slab ready to eat.

Cocoa Nibby Pecan Shortbread Cookies

Bourbon Vanilla Bean Shortbread Cookies

Easy Stewed Apples

No Bake Peanut Butter Chocolate Bars with sea salt sprinkled on top.

Healthy Peanut Butter Bars

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Grilled Panzanella Salad in a large serving bowl with two spoons for sharing.

Grilled Panzanella Salad with Chickpeas and Quinoa

Black Eyed Pea Salad

Overhead shot of vegetable quinoa salad ready for sharing.

Summer Quinoa Vegetable Salad with Fresh Mozzarella

Quinoa Mango Salad in a serving bowl ready for sharing

Quinoa Mango Black Bean Salad with Chipotle Lime Vinaigrette

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