Tasty Vegetarian Dishes to Make at Home

Admit it, in this day and age, it's better to be vegetarian. It's a lot healthier, there are many benefits, and it's more ethical too. At a time where your health and the environment around you are in danger, switching over to a vegetarian lifestyle might prove to be a good idea. Forget that, at times, going vegetarian means more expensive food and ingredients. Think of it as a worthy investment, both for yourself and for the planet. Furthermore, there are several vegetarian dishes out there that, when you test them, you wouldn't want to go back to meat again. Here are a few of them.

 

Caponata Pasta

Ah, pasta! Who doesn't want a healthy serving of this delicious Italian dish? But can pasta be vegetarian? There is pesto pasta, but you have to admit, that's not always the richest food to eat. It's basically just oil with some pest mixed into it. When people think of pasta, they mostly think of the rich tomato-based sauces with meatballs or the creamy white ones with bits of ham or chicken. But a good vegetarian kind is the Caponata pasta. Made with garlic cloves, onion, tomatoes, and olive oil, it's a melodious mix of flavors you really shouldn't miss out on! 

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Farmers Market Vegetarian Enchiladas

If you think it's the meat that makes enchiladas so good, think again! Thie scrumptious Mexican dish is just as delicious without chicken, beef, or any other meat. It's all about letting the flavors mix and blend well together, you don't have to let one dominate over the other. And what's great about using mostly vegetables is that the different flavors can all taste equally this time. Whether you go for red bell peppers with bits of corn or zucchini with tinges of chili for that spicy touch, your vegetarian enchilada will taste just fine and oh-so-good! 

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Orecchiette Pasta with Broccoli Sauce

Surely, now that you're all grown up, you've gotten to appreciate vegetables more. Most especially broccoli. While your aversion to it when you were a kid might have seemed cute, these days, broccoli is a great addition to your diet. They're rich in vitamins and minerals to keep you healthy and energized, as well it just tastes so good! But if you're still not into the vegetable all that much, but you know you need to eat it to keep healthy, try turning it into a pasta sauce. Orecchiette Pasta with broccoli sauce allows you to eat the green vegetable without having to down a huge chunk of it. It also goes extremely well with wine! 

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Spiced Carrot & Lentil Soup

"Eh, what's up, doc?" Well, you wouldn't be seeing your doctor all that much if you incorporate a lot of carrots into your diet. And if you're going vegetarian, this is made a lot easier. Arguably, carrots are the least-hated vegetable out there. They're also easy to eat and can serve as great snacks. But if you want something really healthy, try some spiced carrot and lentil soup! Easy to make and quick to serve, this soup is rich in iron and other vitamins to keep your body feeling perfectly healthy and in tip-top shape. 

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Sweetcorn & Courgette Fritters

Want to try something a little sweeter now? Now you might think, "how could any dish with loads of vegetables in it ever come out tasting sweet?" Two words: sweet corn. This tasty vegetable makes it easier for many people to transition to a healthier lifestyle. Sweet corn has always been a favorite flavor for snacks, treats, and many other products that aren't necessarily vegetarian. But a plate of sweet corn and courgette fritters is! Easy to make and with a good balance of flavors, this dish might serve you better if you eat during your first few days as a vegetarian. 

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Vegetarian Shepherd's Pie

Who doesn't like a good shepherd's pie? This classic British dish practically has everything to make you feel full. A rich crust? Check! A sumptuous filling? Check! And vegetables? Check and check! No wonder it’s a mainstay on dinner tables during the British holidays! A vegetarian shepherd's pie is just as good, if not even better than your regular pie. Firstly, it makes use of mashed potatoes as the crust. Dip your spoon into it and you'll instantly feel just how rich a dish this pie really is. Secondly, a great variation is sprinkling in some Indian spices for that tangy and hot kick. Let the flavors take your taste buds out on a spin with every spoonful! 

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Going vegetarian isn't all that bad, especially with these amazing home recipes. You won't need to go to a restaurant to have quite the culinary experience you'd hope for. Making these in your own home will be enough!