An All-Vegetarian Menu for Summer
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Don't get us wrong—we'll salivate over a good, hearty steak—butAmericans can all afford to eat a few more veggies.
In fact, why not throw together an all-veg meal celebrating produce from start to finish? Yes, even including dessert.
Here's our vegetarian dinner menu, which might have you forgettingmeat entirely—at least for the duration of the meal:
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Start dinner on a green note with this vibrant kale-and-butternut-squash salad from Northern Spy in New York City, decadently sprinkled with almonds, finely chopped aged cheddar and shaved Pecorino.
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Next up: the soup course. We favor this cream-less cauliflower number, which is thick and velvety thanks to a liberal amount of yogurt. A swirl of coriander, turmeric, and cumin add depth, while a sprinkle of chili powder produces a fiery finish.
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For the main event, grill up homemade flatbreads topped with milkyricotta cheese and charred asparagus. Garnish them with finely grated lemon zest for a touch of acidity.
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To complement your flatbreads, serve a side of portobello mushrooms Bourguignon—mushrooms braised in a tomato paste–spiked red wine broth. Plate them with a dollop of sour cream and chopped chives, if you like.
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Who says you can’t eat vegetables for dessert? Sweet zucchini cupcakes smeared with a decadent cream cheese frosting will throw your guests for a (delightful) loop.
Miss meat yet? Didn’t think so.
