Vegetarian Archives - Life Bites https://www.biteslife.com/category/food-bites/recipes/vegetarian/ Recipes and culture Wed, 30 Aug 2017 03:00:09 +0000 en-US hourly 1 https://wordpress.org/?v=6.5.2 https://www.biteslife.com/wp-content/uploads/2016/04/cropped-logo_479162_print2_1_615x512-32x32.png Vegetarian Archives - Life Bites https://www.biteslife.com/category/food-bites/recipes/vegetarian/ 32 32 47065050 Quinoa Cilantro Tabbouleh – An easy and nutritious salad https://www.biteslife.com/quinoa-cilantro-tabbouleh/ https://www.biteslife.com/quinoa-cilantro-tabbouleh/#respond Tue, 15 Aug 2017 01:35:17 +0000 http://www.biteslife.com/?p=7025 One of my favorite summer salads, quinoa cilantro tabbouleh is nutritious, simple to make and pairs easily with other ingredients as a side dish or entree. Quinoa seeds are a good source of complete protein for vegeterians, offering eight grams of low fat, cholesterol-free protein per cup. So, this salad makes a great entree. Toss […]

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]]> https://www.biteslife.com/quinoa-cilantro-tabbouleh/feed/ 0 7025 Braised eggplant https://www.biteslife.com/braised-eggplant/ https://www.biteslife.com/braised-eggplant/#respond Mon, 11 Jan 2016 19:04:55 +0000 http://biteslife.com/?p=6251 If you are an eggplant lover like me, you might have tried it fried, stir-fried, baked, and of course braised. Braised eggplant (or berenjenas guisadas) was my favorite dish growing up, as a side to black bean rice. This dish goes well with rice or quinoa, though I suspect it is also delicious with flat […]

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]]> https://www.biteslife.com/braised-eggplant/feed/ 0 6251 Zucchini noodles with fish in ginger sauce https://www.biteslife.com/zucchini-noodles-with-fish-in-ginger-sauce/ https://www.biteslife.com/zucchini-noodles-with-fish-in-ginger-sauce/#respond Tue, 10 Nov 2015 20:08:28 +0000 http://biteslife.com/?p=6207 Here is a simple recipe for zucchini noodles with fish fillet in ginger sauce. Quick and healthy for lunch or dinner! Zucchini noodles are easily made using a vegetable spiralizer or a julienne peeler. Alternatively, you could slice pieces of zucchini thinly with a peeler or knife, line the slices and cut them into noodles. […]

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]]> https://www.biteslife.com/zucchini-noodles-with-fish-in-ginger-sauce/feed/ 0 6207 Cold noodle salad https://www.biteslife.com/cold-noodle-salad/ https://www.biteslife.com/cold-noodle-salad/#respond Tue, 26 May 2015 17:26:56 +0000 http://biteslife.com/?p=6190 This Asian-inspired cold noodle salad includes cellophane mung bean noodles, minced cucumbers and your choice of additional vegetables, with a traditional Chinese dressing. Turn this salad into an entrée by adding shrimp, shredded meat or tofu. Perfect dish for a warm day or evening. Cellophane or glass noodles are transparent noodles made from mung bean, […]

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]]> https://www.biteslife.com/cold-noodle-salad/feed/ 0 6190 Spicy tofu with snow peas recipe https://www.biteslife.com/spicy-tofu-with-snow-peas-recipe/ https://www.biteslife.com/spicy-tofu-with-snow-peas-recipe/#respond Tue, 03 Mar 2015 23:13:21 +0000 http://biteslife.com/?p=5739   For this spicy tofu recipe, I am using a hot black bean sauce that can be found at your local Asian markets, or at local/online specialty shops by the names “spicy bean”, “chili bean” or “black bean sauce”. Being a bean fan, black bean sauce is a regular in my spicy dishes. But do […]

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]]> https://www.biteslife.com/spicy-tofu-with-snow-peas-recipe/feed/ 0 5739 Gluten free banana bread https://www.biteslife.com/gluten-free-banana-bread/ https://www.biteslife.com/gluten-free-banana-bread/#respond Mon, 08 Sep 2014 22:10:42 +0000 http://biteslife.com/?p=5532 This gluten free banana bread combines a mix of brown rice/tapioca flour, coconut flour, almond meal and flax seed meal for a delicious twist to this all time favorite. This gluten free banana bread recipe does not use nuts, but you are welcome to add them for a crunchier, heartier slice. Using chia seed gel […]

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]]> https://www.biteslife.com/gluten-free-banana-bread/feed/ 0 5532 Chinese green onion pancakes: perfect meal companion https://www.biteslife.com/chinese-green-onion-pancakes-recipe/ https://www.biteslife.com/chinese-green-onion-pancakes-recipe/#respond Sat, 19 Jul 2014 17:24:59 +0000 http://biteslife.com/?p=5498 Chinese green onion pancakes make a great companion to saucy and spicy meals, they work as appetizers or can be served with cold meats for a full meal. Everyone in my family loves green onion pancakes. I suspect they could be healthier if made with whole wheat flour (or you could experiment with adding flax […]

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]]> https://www.biteslife.com/chinese-green-onion-pancakes-recipe/feed/ 0 5498 Easy brunch: cheese, onion and pepper omelette https://www.biteslife.com/cheese-onion-pepper-omelette/ https://www.biteslife.com/cheese-onion-pepper-omelette/#respond Tue, 04 Feb 2014 21:51:02 +0000 http://biteslife.com/?p=5336 Easy and delicious, this cheese onion pepper omelette is a great brunch idea that does not require baking or turning. Serve alone for a low carb breakfast, enjoy with fruit or your favorite bread. About the cheese: For this recipe, I really enjoy muenster cheese or grated chihuahua (Mexican melting cheese). If you do use […]

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]]> https://www.biteslife.com/cheese-onion-pepper-omelette/feed/ 0 5336 Ginger tea with cinnamon recipe https://www.biteslife.com/ginger-tea-with-cinnamon-recipe/ https://www.biteslife.com/ginger-tea-with-cinnamon-recipe/#comments Mon, 20 Jan 2014 16:29:36 +0000 http://biteslife.com/?p=4811 This is a simple, Dominican-style ginger tea with cinnamon recipe that can be enjoyed by anyone. Hits the spot on a cold day. Cooler nights in the Dominican Republic during the months of December and January often call for ginger tea. Dominicans do not have “tea time” per se, usually preferring coffee espresso style in […]

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]]> https://www.biteslife.com/ginger-tea-with-cinnamon-recipe/feed/ 2 4811 Boiled yuca with onions (yuca encebollada) https://www.biteslife.com/boiled-yucca-with-onions/ https://www.biteslife.com/boiled-yucca-with-onions/#comments Tue, 10 Dec 2013 19:49:24 +0000 http://biteslife.com/?p=4642 Boiled yucca with onions is a delicious side dish made with yuca root (a.k.a. cassava, tapioca) and red pickled onions.  Yuca is one of the staples of the Dominican diet, usually eaten for breakfast or dinner. This nutritious root is starchy and has a bitter or sweet taste, depending on the crop. It can be […]

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