October 1st is officially World Vegetarian Day, and we think it's about time to shed some light on just how downright sexy vegetarian food can be.
Being a vegetarian doesn't mean that all you eat is tofu, quinoa and salad. It also means you get to eat oozing poached eggs, cheesy sauces, crunchy fried potatoes, and EVERYTHING EXCEPT MEAT. We all know that most meat is just a vehicle for soaking up other flavors, but guess what can also do that? The grains, starches and vegetables that comprise most of the vegetarian diet.
Below we've collected just a smidgeon of our very favorite vegetarian foods that EVERYONE can appreciate. Let's see how many carnivores we can convert to the green side ...
Fried Avocado Tacos with Sesame and Lime
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In-N-Out Animal Style Fries
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The only ingredient in this recipe is "greatness."
Tomato, Peach & Burrata Salad
Two Peas & Their Pod
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Spanish Roasted Potato Salad
Food52
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Baked Macaroni Cheese
Verses from my Kitchen
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Springtime Veggie Skillet Lasagna
How Sweet It Is
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Crispy Salt and Pepper French Toast
Sarah Shatz/Food52
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Zucchini Ricotta Galette
Always With Butter
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Fontina Polenta and Easy Marinara
FoodieCrush
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Roast Carrot, Lentil and Avocado Salad
Verses from my Kitchen
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Vegetarian Grilling
