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Here are easy ways to use cauliflower, mushrooms and tomatoes to elevate a vegetarian plate.
Wait a minute. What are the vegetarians going to eat at Christmas?
The Christmas table contains ham, turkey, and maybe a standing rib roast, or porchetta.
It looks great. But there’s one problem.
What about the vegetarians?
Estimates vary on the number of Americans who consider themselves vegetarian. Some believe it’s 4% of the population, and others estimate twice that much. Vegetarians generally don’t eat meat, fish, or fowl and avoid stocks made from animals, according to the Vegetarian Society.
One large study confuses matters even more because it stated up to 64% of vegetarians reported eating the aforementioned meat, fish, or fowl at least on occasion.
It’s no wonder people can be perplexed when cooking for those who say they’re vegetarian.
Still, it’s easy to make a scrumptious holiday meal while following the tenets of vegetarianism. Here are a few ideas, and each recipe serves four people.
You’ll need 1-1/2 cups of Arborio rice, 4-1/2 cups of water, 8 ounces of shiitake mushrooms, 1 cup of peas; 1 large head of cauliflower cut into 4 thick pieces, olive oil, salt, and pepper.
Mushrooms are a popular meat substitute because they’re thick and flavorful. Shiitakes have a rich flavor that will add bold character to the risotto. The cauliflower steaks make a perfect complement.
You’ll need 4 large portobello mushroom caps, one 16-ounce can of black beans, one 8.75-ounce can of corn, 1 medium-sized onion, 1 bell pepper, 2 tablespoons of cream cheese, 2 cups of cheddar cheese in all, and olive oil. If it’s too cold outside to grill, bake in a 400-degree oven.
A green salad makes a terrific accompaniment.
Ridiculously simple. Incredibly delicious.
You’ll need 8 ounces of pasta (any type will do, but farfalle works very well), one 12-ounce container of cherry tomatoes (sliced in half), 2 cloves of minced garlic, 2 tablespoons of butter, 1/2 of a lemon (juiced), and 1/2 cup (or more) of reserved pasta water, 1/3 cup of chopped basil, 1/2 cup of grated Parmesan cheese, salt, and pepper.
Note: You may want to add more Parmesan or lemon, depending on your taste.
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Ray Marcano
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