Easy Vegetarian Recipes

From LoveToKnow Diet

Preparing vegetarian meals can be simple and convenient. The key is having the right tools and foods on hand in order to put a balanced meal together. Including an assortment of pre-washed and pre-sliced vegetables on your shopping list will ensure you are well equipped to whip up a nourishing and satisfying meal. Tofu, tempeh and beans will provide the necessary protein for a complete meal. The following recipes are easy to prepare and delicious.

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Recipes

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Roasted Butternut Squash Soup

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Ingredients

1 butternut squash, large, raw, halved and seeded

1 tsp. thyme

1 garlic bulb

1 tbs. olive oil

4 c. vegetable broth, reduced salt

1 tsp. salt

1 tsp. black pepper

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Directions

Preheat oven to 425 degrees. Coat baking sheet with cooking spray.

Season squash halves with thyme, salt and pepper. Place halves cut side down on baking sheet; place whole garlic bulb next to squash. Drizzle garlic with oil. Roast for 40 minutes or until squash is tender. Remove from oven.

Scoop flesh of squash into blender. Squeeze out garlic cloves into blender. Add broth to blender, 1 cup at a time, processing in between each cup, until desired consistency. (You can add water or use less broth if desired.)

Serve with sautéed tofu or tempeh for a complete meal.

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Servings and Nutrition Information

Makes 6 servings.

Per serving: 98 Calories, 3 g Fat, 0 g Saturated Fat, 0 mg Cholesterol, 2 g Protein, 17 g Carbohydrate, 548 mg Sodium, 1 g Fiber

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Tofu Scramble

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Ingredients

2 tbs. olive oil or canola oil

1 c. chopped onion

3 garlic cloves, minced

1 red bell pepper, chopped

1 green bell pepper, chopped

1 tbs. chili seasoning

16 oz. tofu, drained

2 c. salsa

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Directions

In large skillet, heat oil. Add onions, garlic, peppers and seasoning; sauté about 10 minutes. Crumble tofu into skillet; stir and cook for 5 minutes or until liquid evaporates. Stir once and cook an additional 5 minutes. Serve topped with salsa.

Can be served in warm tortillas or over brown rice, if desired.

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