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These vegetarian dishes have a traditional Jewish flavor.
Cholent, Slow-Cooker
Made with veggie dogs rather than the traditional meat, this easy cholent recipe provides a great way to enjoy a hassle-free Shabbat!
Falafel
A Middle-Eastern classic...chick pea patties that are deep fried and stuffed in a pita pocket with salad and tahini (sesame) dressing.
Elana's String Beans
Perfect with roasted chicken! Make a day ahead of time, as they must marinate for 24 hours.
Israeli Rice and Lentil Stew
A hearty dish that would be great served with long-grain rice. Scented with cumin and garlic.
Grilled Vegetables Kamin
A simple spice mixture brings out great flavor in grilled vegetables. This mixture can be prepared up to two weeks ahead of time. This dish would be great alongside roasted or barbequed meats.
Moussaka
A Greek specialty adapted for the kosher vegetarian kitchen. Alternating layers of eggplant, sauce and cheese.
Marinated Portabello Mushrooms
Wild mushrooms are commonly found in Eastern European dishes. Although the portabello is a cultivar, its meaty taste is a perfect complement for almost any dish.
Spring Vegetable Soup with Matzo Balls
This week's Shabbat guests do not eat meat? Try this soup instead of your usual Chicken Soup with Matzo Balls. Your family and your guests will love it.
Roast Asparagus
A simple side dish accented by citrus. Best served in spring, when asparagus is in season. At the market, look for thin stalks of asparagus--they're the most tender and flavorful.
Sephardic Sweet Potatoes and Squash
A melange of sweet-and-sour flavors using a variety of vegetables that were commonly available to Sephardic Jews in the Mediterranean.
Spinach with Pine Nuts and Raisins
A traditional Sephardic dish with a tantalizing mixture of delicate flavors. From Cucina Ebraica.
Vegetarian Stuffed Cabbage
Cabbage leaves stuffed with mixture of vegetables and rice makes a hearty and satisfying entree.
Vegetarian Chopped Liver
There are many recipes for mock chopped liver. Arthur Schwartz, The Food Maven, developed this recipe using stringbeans and walnuts.
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