Vegetarian Recipes, starting with S

Browse through hundreds of vegetarian and vegan recipes. New recipes are added every week, so come back soon!
 

Sabzi - Herb Salad
If you grow your own herbs, this healthy salad is a great way to enjoy them... or show them off.

Salads
Ah, salad. That's all vegetarians eat, right? Of course not! But most of us do eat a fair amount of salad, and personally, I get tired of eating the same old lettuce every day. Here are recipes for some of my favorite salads.

Salade niçoise
Chickpeas or tofu can be used in place of the traditional tuna fish or anchovies for this vegetarian salade niçoise recipe.

Salsa
This spicy tomato sauce is ubiquitous in Mexican restaurants. Serve it with anything that needs a bit of zing.

Sambar
This is a recipe for sambar, probably the most universal dish of South India. It has been adapted for the cooler climate of Monterey Bay. This recipe was submitted by a forum member.

Sandwiches
For quick, healthy, and tasty meals, nothing beats a vegetarian sandwich.

Sangría
This traditional Spanish drink goes well with spicy foods, is delicious in summer, and works well as a party punch bowl.

Sauces
Browse my list of vegetarian sauces: tomato, béchamel, berry, pesto....

Sausage
This is a delicious, protein-packed, vegetarian breakfast side dish.

Scrambled Tofu
Although scrambled tofu doesn't taste quite like scrambled eggs, it's easy to make and can take any of the additions and toppings you'd would put in an omelette.

Seitan Cheese Steak
Philadelphia, Pennsylvania is famous for its cheese steak sandwiches. Now you too can get a taste of this wonderful, hearty sandwich.

Seitan Mock Beef Stew
A rich, thick stew made with seitan and lots of good veggies. It's especially tasty served with hot French bread on a cold night.

Seitan, Onion, Bell Pepper Wraps
Wraps are the fun version of sandwiches. Just heat up a tortilla, add some filling, and enjoy. This seitan, onion, bell pepper, and cheese filling makes a hearty vegetarian wrap.

Seitan Recipes
Seitan is a vegetarian meat replacement made by extracting the gluten from flour. It is an excellent source of protein and very versatile.

Sesame Noodle Salad
Buckwheat noodles with various vegetables and sesame oil make a delicious, protein-packed Asian noodle salad.

Shepherd's Pie
This vegetarian shepherd's pie recipe is a simple yet delicious lambless version of the real thing.

Sherry Sauce
The perfect accompaniment to mock crab cakes and stir fry.

Slushy
Summer is a perfect time for you to make your own slushies - you know, those icy drinks that make you feel like you're drinking flavored snow.

Smoked Eggplant - Bharta
Bharta is a smoked eggplant dish popular in the villages of Punjab. It is usually served with greens, bread, and lassi.

Smoothie
Cool and refreshing, smoothies are a delicious and nutritious way to quench your thirst and even satisfy a minor hunger.

Soufflé, Frozen
Frozen soufflés make a nice, light dessert after a rich meal. This recipe calls for anise-flavored liqueur, but you could use another flavor like orange or hazelnut instead.

Soups
All of my soup recipes are listed here: vegetable stock, French onion, cashew chili, minestrone....

Sour Cherry Cobbler
If you are lucky enough to find fresh sour cherries, make this cherry cobbler immediately. It's sweet and tart and downright amazing.

Sour Cream, Vegan
Although it doesn't taste exactly like dairy sour cream, this vegan sour cream is just as delicious and has a lovely, thick texture.

Soy Milk
Making your own soy milk takes a little time, but it's very easy, it will last for a week in the refrigerator, and you don't need to worry about any additives.

Spanakopita
A classic vegetarian recipe from Greece: rich and delicious spinach-cheese pie.

Spanakopita, Vegan
Vegan variation on a classic recipe from Greece: rich and delicious spinach-"cheese" pie.

Spanish Potatoes
If you like potato dishes, you'll love this Spanish potato recipe with saffron, almonds, and bread crumbs.

Spanish Recipes
Spanish cuisine is filled with seafood and pork, but there are a few vegetarian gems here and there - take a look.

Spanish Rice
This is a traditional, somewhat spicy Spanish side dish.

Spanish-Style Green Beans
A very quick and simple way to enjoy fresh green beans.

Spanish Tortilla
This potato omelette is a traditional Spanish tapa, or appetizer, but it's equally good for breakfast or brunch.

Spanish Tortilla with Peas
Peas and saffron really spice up a traditional Spanish tortilla (potato omelette).

Spanish Tortilla with Zucchini
An amazing, melt-in-your-mouth potato and zucchini omelette. It does take a long time to prepare, but it tastes best at room temperature, so it's great for parties since you can make it the day before.

Sparkling Juice
When you feel like having something a little more special than plain old juice, try this sparkling juice recipe.

Spicy Tomato Cream Sauce
This spicy tomato cream sauce is an Indian recipe that goes wonderfully with hard-boiled eggs and warm bread (such as naan, pita, or French bread).

Spinach & Artichoke Dip
This is a lovely dip, easily made vegan and served warm.

Spinach Lasagna
Spinach lasagna, sometimes called lasagne Florentine, is a classic vegetarian dish made with a creamy white sauce, cheese, and vegetables.

Spinach Recipes
I consider spinach a vegetarian staple. In addition to being a good source of vitamins A and C, calcium, phosphorus, and protein, spanish is versatile and equally delicious raw and cooked.

Spinach Soup
A rich, warming soup made of spinach, potatoes, and (optional) milk.

Split Pea Burgers
A variation on the veggie burger theme - here's one made with split peas, rice, and eggplant.

Split Pea Soup
Vegetarian split pea soup is easy and just as flavorful as the kind made with ham.

Squash-Leek Quiche
This quiche made with squash and leeks and topped with cheese is a simple yet elegant main course. Serve it with salad and rice or quinoa pilaf for a satisfying meal.

Squash recipes
There are many varieties of squash, but the various members of the two main categories - summer squash and winter squash - are oftentimes interchangeable in recipes. Here are some great recipes for squash.

Squash Risotto, Winter
Risotto isn't difficult to make, but it does require a lot of standing at the stove, stirring away. The end result, however, is delicious and a wonderful comfort food.

Squash, Roasted Winter
An easy-to-prepare, delicate sweet-and-sour squash dish.

Squash Sauce
Squash and pasta make a nice autumn meal.

Squash Soup
Just a handful of ingredients and an hour of roasting make the most flavorful squash soup you can imagine.

Stacked Tortillas
This is a quick and interesting way to eat some good veggies.

Steamed Asparagus
Asparagus is a rather delicate vegetable, and steaming it correctly so that that stalks are done but the tips aren't soggy can be a real challenge. Here are two tried-and-tested techniques for perfectly-steamed asparagus for those of us without steaming baskets.

Steel-Cut Oatmeal
Oatmeal is one of the great breakfasts - not only is it packed with nutrients, it's also easy to cook and can be customized to your heart's content.

Stir-Fry
If you're looking for an easy way to make up a healthy meal out of leftover vegetables, a vegetarian stir-fry is the way to go.

Strawberry Mousse
Light, creamy strawberry mousse is a perfect summer dessert.

Strawberry Rhubarb Pie
Not too sweet, not too tart, strawberry rhubarb pie is one of the best summer desserts.

Strawberry Sorbet
When it's hot out, a cool strawberry sorbet really hits the spot.

Stuffed Grape Leaves - Dolmades
When I think of Greek food, dolmades is one of the first thing that comes to mind, followed by the fact that these grape leaves are stuffed with meat. Fortunately, a vegetarian version of stuffed grape leaves is easy and tasty.

Stuffed Mushrooms
Stuffed mushrooms glazed with a balsamic vinegar reduction add an elegant touch to any dish.

Stuffed Peppers
Serve these bell peppers stuffed with tomatoes, carrots, mushrooms, and couscous alongside green salad for a simple, filling meal.

Stuffed Shells
Pasta shells stuffed with cheese, topped with tomato sauce, and baked until bubbly.

Stuffed Sweet Potatoes
Make the most of the sweet potatoes available in winter - these stuffed sweet potatoes are sweet and buttery.

Stuffing
Stuffing doesn't have to be cooked inside a turkey - this vegetarian bread stuffing with apples and walnuts is delicious baked as a casserole.

Summer Recipes
When it's hot out, you probably don't want to eat something hot, let alone stand over the stove cooking it for an hour. Here are some recipes that require a minimum of cooking and allow maximum enjoyment of the warm weather.

Sun-Dried Tomato Bread
If you love sun-dried tomatoes and sourdough bread, give this quick and easy sourdough-like sun-dried tomato bread a try.

Sun-Dried Tomato Pâté
Looking for an elegant and tasty appetizer? Look no further - this is a real treat for even the most discriminating palates. Also try "red, white, and green" pâté.

Sun-Dried Tomato Pesto
A variation on a classic Italian sauce: basil pesto mixed with the interesting flavor of sun-dried tomatoes.

Sun-Dried Tomato Recipes
Sun-dried tomatoes are one of my favorite ingredients. They add a particular flavor that goes brilliantly with cheese, in cream sauce, on top of pasta... you name it.

Sun-Dried Tomato Salad
This tangy dish is easy to prepare and is especially delicious in the summertime.

Sweet Potato and Corn Soup
Sweet potato soup with corn, peppers, and carmelized onions is a real cold weather treat.

Sweet Potato Gratin
Sweet potatoes layered with black beans, rice, and spinach make a hearty, healthy main course.

Sweet Potato Muffins
A great way to start the day.

Sweet Potato Pancakes
These crunchy pancakes are delicious at any time of day or night.

Sweet Potato Pie
This lovely pie is sweet but not too sweet, so you can eat it as a side dish with or dessert after Thanksgiving dinner.

Sweet Potato Recipes
The terms "sweet potato" and "yam" are used more or less interchangeably in the US, though the two vegetables are in fact unrelated. Whatever you call them, they are plentiful in the fall and delicious in many recipes.

Swiss Chard with Sesame Seeds
This simple swiss chard salad recipe, native to both Japan and Korea, is both nutritious and delicious.

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