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Vegetarian Recipes

These recipes contain no meat or fish. Some use eggs and dairy, and some are also vegan, so you will find everything from a creamy lemon risotto to a bright grain bowl.

Lemon is what keeps meatless dishes from tasting flat. A little juice at the end of cooking, and zest for aroma, does what a splash of stock or a bit of bacon would do elsewhere.

A tall glass of Arnold Palmer showing the layered lemonade and iced tea, garnished with a lemon wheel and mint, condensation on the glass10 min
Iced Tea & Lemonadenon-alc

Arnold Palmer (Half Lemonade, Half Iced Tea)

A stack of pale golden round shortbread cookies dusted with sugar, with a small bowl of ground lemon myrtle spice beside them68 min
Dessertdessert

Australian-Style Lemon Myrtle Shortbread

A glazed lemon pound cake loaf on a white plate, with a thin shimmering white glaze dripping down the sides, a slice cut to show the dense yellow crumb75 min
Sweet & Bakedvegetarian

Classic Lemon Pound Cake

A shallow bowl of creamy pale lemon risotto topped with curled parmesan shavings and fresh lemon zest, with a fork on the side35 min
Savory Mainsvegetarian

Creamy Lemon Risotto

Overhead view of a bowl of quinoa topped with crispy roasted chickpeas, cubed sweet potato, kale, and a drizzle of lemon tahini sauce, with a lemon wedge on the side45 min
Savory Mainsvegan

Crispy Chickpea Lemon Tahini Bowl

A tall glass of honey-lemon iced tea with ice cubes and a lemon wheel floating on top5 min
Iced Tea & Lemonadenon-alc

Honey-Lemon Iced Tea

A bowl of pasta twirled on a fork, glossy with olive oil sauce, fresh green basil leaves and bright yellow lemon zest scattered on top20 min
Savory Mainsvegetarian

Lemon Basil Pasta

A bowl of pearl couscous salad with diced ruby-red beets, crumbled feta, toasted walnuts, and fresh parsley30 min
Savory Sidesvegetarian

Lemon Beet Couscous Salad

Grilled corn on the cob slathered in glossy lemon herb butter, sprinkled with flaky sea salt and fresh chives17 min
Savory Sidesvegetarian

Lemon Butter Corn on the Cob

A cast iron skillet of glossy sauteed green beans with visible garlic pieces and lemon slices scattered on top13 min
Savory Sidesvegetarian

Lemon Butter Garlic Green Beans

A sheet pan of roasted broccoli florets with crispy browned edges, tossed with lemon zest and toasted pine nuts23 min
Savory Sidesvegan

Lemon Garlic Roasted Broccoli

A loaf cake with glossy white lemon glaze dripping down the sides, a whisk and bowl of glaze beside it5 min
Condimentdessert

Lemon Glaze

A sheet pan of golden-brown baked tofu cubes with crispy edges, garnished with fresh parsley and lemon wedges40 min
Savory Mainsvegan

Lemon Herb Baked Tofu

A sheet pan of golden-brown roasted baby potatoes with crispy browned edges, fresh green rosemary and thyme leaves scattered across, bright yellow lemon zest visible45 min
Savory Sidesvegetarian

Lemon Herb Roasted Potatoes

A white bowl filled with lemon orzo salad showing bright orzo pasta, halved cherry tomatoes, diced cucumber, crumbled feta cheese, and fresh herbs25 min
Savory Sidesvegetarian

Lemon Orzo Salad

A sheet pan of roasted asparagus spears topped with grated parmesan and lemon zest, lightly browned at the tips17 min
Savory Sidesvegetarian

Lemon Parmesan Roasted Asparagus

A bowl of fluffy quinoa salad with diced cucumber, cherry tomatoes, red onion, and fresh herbs, glistening with lemon dressing25 min
Savory Sidesvegan

Lemon Quinoa Salad

A bowl of fluffy lemon rice pilaf studded with fresh parsley and toasted almonds35 min
Savory Sidesvegetarian

Lemon Rice Pilaf

A stack of four fluffy lemon ricotta pancakes topped with butter and drizzles of lemon syrup, steam rising slightly25 min
Sweet & Bakedbreakfast

Lemon Ricotta Pancakes

A sheet pan of roasted Brussels sprouts with deeply caramelized cut sides, tossed with lemon zest and shaved parmesan32 min
Savory Sidesvegetarian

Lemon Roasted Brussels Sprouts

Freshly baked lemon scones on a wire rack, drizzled with white glaze, split open to show a tender, flaky interior40 min
Sweet & Bakedbreakfast

Lemon Scones

Three small glass shot glasses of golden Meyer lemon turmeric shot on a light kitchen counter, with a halved Meyer lemon and a knob of ginger beside them10 min
Wellness Shotsvegetarian

Meyer Lemon Turmeric Wellness Shot

A large bowl of fattoush salad with chopped romaine, tomatoes, cucumber, radishes, and crispy golden pita pieces, drizzled with dressing30 min
Saladvegetarian

Palestinian-Style Fattoush Salad

A bowl of fluffy white rice studded with bright yellow lemon zest, flecks of fresh green parsley throughout, with a glossy sheen from olive oil28 min
Sidevegetarian

Portuguese-Style Lemon Rice

Four small glass cups of warm golden honey lemon ginger shot on a light surface, with lemon halves, a honey dipper, and sliced ginger beside them10 min
Wellness Shotsvegetarian

Warm Honey Lemon Ginger Wellness Shot

Three small glass shot glasses of pale yellow yuzu ginger shot on a light surface, with a small bottle of yuzu juice, a whole yuzu, and a knob of ginger beside them10 min
Wellness Shotsvegetarian

Yuzu Ginger Wellness Shot

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Questions about vegetarian recipes

What is the difference between vegetarian and vegan here?

Vegetarian recipes exclude meat and fish but may include dairy, eggs, or honey. Vegan recipes exclude all animal products. The vegan collection is the strict one.

Is Parmesan vegetarian?

Traditional Parmesan is made with animal rennet, so it is not strictly vegetarian. Look for cheese labeled vegetarian if that matters to you.

How can I add more protein to a vegetarian meal?

Beans, lentils, eggs, tofu, and dairy are the easy options. The high-protein collection lists recipes with the protein figure calculated per serving.