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Home » Vegetarian Basics

Vegetarian Basics

Here you’ll find vegetarian basics from recipes to add a pop of flavor and texture your main dish recipes, dressings for salads or how to cook beans. Give this popular Lemon Basil Pesto a go and drizzle it on pizza or pasta. Try these popular Pickled Jalapenos for a pop of flavor and spice on your favorite Mexican food recipes. Looking for a tasty dressing to try? Try my simple 5 Ingredient Maple Balsamic Dressing or this reader favorite Dairy Free Ranch Dressing. Homemade vegetarian basics are recipes to keep on hand for effecient meal prep and economical home cooking.

Hard cooked steamed eggs sliced in half on a plate.

Perfectly Steamed Hard-Boiled Eggs (Easy to Peel!)

Brown rice in a Dutch oven just cooked fluffed with a fork.

Fluffy Stovetop Brown Rice (for Basmati, Jasmine & More!)

Balsamic Maple Salad Vinaigrette in a jar.

5 Ingredient Tangy Maple Balsamic Dressing

Candied Maple Walnuts on a parchment paper cooling.

Baked Candied Maple Walnuts

Bottle of Caesar Salad Dressing.

Rich and Creamy Caesar Salad Dressing without Anchovies

Spinach Basil Pesto in a bowl.

15 Minute Spinach Basil Pesto

Garlic butter croutons in a bowl.

Oven Baked Crunchy Garlic Butter Croutons

Cooked chickpeas in a Mason jar.

3 Ways to Cook Dried Chickpeas Perfectly

Maple Candied pecans on a sheetpan.

Oven Baked Candied Maple Pecans

Fresh Pico de Gallo in a bowl with a spoon chips dipped in.

Fresh Pico de Gallo

Jalapeno lime aioli on a spoon.

5-Minute Jalapeño Aioli

Vegetarian Kale Caesar Salad with croutons, lemons and cheese in a bowl.

Vegetarian Kale Caesar Salad

Homemade Sourdough Croutons on a sheet pan garnished with herbs and Parmesan cheese.

Crunchy Croutons from Leftover Sourdough Bread

Crispy chickpea croutons on a sheet pan in a spoon with a lemon slice on the side.

Garlic Chickpea Croutons

Green Olive Tapenade Recipe in a bowl with crostini.

10-Minute Green Olive Tapenade

Cooked Pears with cinnamon and anise in a bowl with a spoon ready for serving. .

Easy Stewed Pears

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