Best Vegetarian Recipes
Satisfying meatless dinners, editorially curated. Tofu, bean-forward, pasta, grain bowls — 20 editor-selected picks.
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Freekeh Pilaf with Almonds
Smoky cracked green wheat simmered in vegetable broth with caramelized onions, cinnamon and allspice, then topped with toasted almonds and fresh herbs.
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Fatteh with Chickpeas and Yogurt
Layers of crisp toasted pita, warm cumin-scented chickpeas and garlicky tahini yogurt, topped with pine nuts browned in butter.
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Batata Harra Spicy Potatoes with Cilantro
Crispy cubes of golden potato tossed with garlic, Aleppo pepper and a big handful of fresh cilantro, finished with lemon.
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Yalanji Stuffed Grape Leaves with Tomato, Mint and Pomegranate Molasses
Tender grape leaves wrapped around lemony short-grain rice, tomato, parsley and mint, then simmered in olive oil and pomegranate molasses. Serve cool or at room temperature.
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Tabbouleh Halabi with Extra Parsley, Pomegranate and Aleppo Pepper
An Aleppo-style tabbouleh that's mostly parsley, with fine bulgur, ripe tomatoes, mint and green onion dressed in lemon, olive oil and a touch of pomegranate molasses and Aleppo…
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Sfiha Syrian Flatbread with Spiced Walnut, Mushroom and Pomegranate Filling
Open-faced little flatbreads topped with a savory filling of minced cremini mushrooms, walnuts, tomato and pomegranate molasses, spiced with seven-spice and Aleppo pepper.
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Mutabbal with Tahini and Pomegranate
A silky dip of smoky roasted eggplant blended with tahini, garlic, lemon and yogurt, topped with jewel-like pomegranate seeds, mint and olive oil.
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Baba Ghanoush with Smoked Eggplant, Pepper and Walnut
The Syrian version of baba ghanoush: fire-charred eggplant chopped with tomato, sweet pepper, parsley and walnut, then dressed with pomegranate molasses and olive oil.
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Mujadara Lentils and Rice with Crispy Onions
A humble, comforting Syrian dish of brown lentils and rice cooked with cumin, served under a heap of deeply caramelized, crispy fried onions.
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Makdous Stuffed Baby Eggplants with Walnuts and Red Pepper
Baby eggplants are salted and pressed, stuffed with walnuts, roasted red pepper, garlic and Aleppo pepper, then cured in olive oil.
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Kibbeh bil Sanieh Baked Pumpkin-Bulgur Pie with Spinach and Walnuts
A meatless Syrian kibbeh made in a tray. Two layers of pumpkin and fine bulgur hold a filling of spinach, onion, walnut and chickpea, and the pie is scored in diamonds and baked…
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Fattoush with Sumac and Toasted Pita
A crisp Syrian bread salad of cucumber, tomato, radish and purslane, tossed with olive-oil-toasted pita and a tangy sumac and pomegranate molasses dressing.
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Bourekas with Potato and Za'atar
Flaky puff pastry triangles filled with creamy mashed potato, sautéed onion, and za'atar, brushed with egg and covered in sesame seeds.
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Hummus Masabacha with Warm Chickpeas
Ultra-silky hummus topped with whole warm chickpeas in a garlicky lemon-tahini dressing, finished with olive oil, paprika, and parsley.
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Falafel with Tahina and Pickled Turnip
Crisp, herb-green falafel made from soaked dried chickpeas, served with lemony tahina and quick pink pickled turnips colored with beet. It's the falafel-stand classic made at home.
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Shakshuka with Feta and Zhug
Eggs poached in a smoky, cumin-scented tomato and red pepper sauce, finished with crumbled feta and a bright, spicy Yemeni cilantro zhug.
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Sabich Pita with Fried Eggplant and Amba
A classic Tel Aviv street sandwich: warm pita stuffed with crisp fried eggplant, jammy hard-boiled eggs, Israeli salad, tahina, and tangy mango amba.
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Alpine Rösti with Melted Gruyère and Chives
Crispy, golden potato cakes topped with a bubbling layer of nutty Gruyère cheese and fresh chives, finished with a drizzle of alpine butter.
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Papet Vaudois Leek and Potato Stew
A classic Vaudois farmhouse stew from the Canton of Vaud, simmering tender leeks and waxy potatoes in a rich, creamy broth seasoned with bay, white wine, and nutmeg.
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Älplermagronen Alpine Macaroni with Apple Sauce
A hearty Swiss mountain pasta dish layering macaroni with caramelized onions, melted Gruyère, and a crown of crispy fried shallots, traditionally paired with a sweet-tart homemade…
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