High Protein Vegetarian Main Dish Recipes

Spinach - the healthy, nutritious, green leaf is a part of almost every cuisine. You can try out so many dishes with Spinach starting from Simple Spinach Saute to the famous Dal Palak Curry. Spinach Rice or Keerai Sadham is a Variety Rice Dish made by... - 54.0104

I grew up eating this Artichoke Cheese Pie frequently and am happy to share this recipe with you. Even though Artichoke Cheese Pie is a Main Dish I relish it any time of the day. I shall look forward to your comments on this recipe. - 52.8665

On a lightly floured surface, roll dough into a 15-in circle. Transfer to a greased 14-in pizza pan; build up edges slightly. Prick dough several times with a fork. Bake at 400° for 8-10 minutes or until lightly browned. Remove from the oven. Reduce heat to... - 50.7103

Start by making the pastry. Sift the flour with the salt and baking powder. Mix in about 75 ml (3 fl oz) water, a little at a time, until the dough is gooey, but not wet. Add 1 tablespoon olive oil, plus another teaspoonful, and a little more flour, if... - 49.725

MAKING 1. In a medium saucepan or pot, add water and bring it to a rapid boil. 2. Add lentils and rice and bring to boil again, stirring to prevent sticking to sides of the pan. 3. Lower the heat and cover the pan with its lid. 4. Simmer the rice and lentils... - 49.6937

Place the lentils in a small saucepan and add enough water to cover by 1/2". Bring to a simmer over medium heat. Cook for 5 minutes, or until the lentils are just tender. Drain and rinse under cold water, pressing firmly to remove any excess water. Place in a... - 49.4728

1. Add half the water to the tomatoes. Cook for a few minutes. 2. Mash well and strain. 3. Grind ginger and garlic. Mix with tomato juice. 4. Slice onions. 5. Heat fat. Brown onions and remove half for the garnish. 6. Add cloves and and peppercorns. 7. Add... - 49.4456

Artichoke And Cheese Pie made using this recipe is an experience by itself. It is served as a delicious Main Dish. You don't need to be an expert to make out how mouth-watering and flavorful this dish really is. - 49.4306

For dhan-saak 1. Mix the dals and wash them. 2. Cut the vegetables into big pieces. 3. Mix the dals and vegetables, add 7 teacups of water and cook in a pressure cooker. 4. Sieve this mixture. If it is very thick, add a little water. 5. Heat the ghee in a... - 49.1554

1. Wash and soak rice. 2. Blanch the tomatoes. 3. Grate coconut, add hot water. When cold, extract milk. 4. Grind together onions, green chillies, turmeric and coriander leaves. 5. Rub tomatoes through sieve. Mix with coconut milk, add salt. 6. Drain rice.... - 49.0868

GETTING READY 1) Peel onions and cut in 2 halves. Slice the halves into 1/4 inch thick slices and put aside. 2) Thoroughly wash broccoli and pat dry. Trim the stalk and cut florets into uniform 2 inch pieces. 3) If using summer squash, wash and chop into 1/2... - 49.0133

Prepare crust according to package directions. Press dough into a lightly greased 14-in pizza pan; build up edges slightly. Bake at 400° for 5-6 minutes or until crust is firm and begins to brown. Cut potatoes into 1/2-in cubes. In a bowl, combine butter,... - 48.8801

Trim the leeks, discarding the tough green leaves. Cut the remainder in half lengthwise and then crosswise into 1 -inch lengths. Place the leeks in a bowl of warm water; let the leeks sit until they are well washed. With your fingers, scoop the leeks out. In... - 48.3584

1. Clean red gram and boil with peanuts in 4 cups of water. 2. Clean and cut brinjal, potatoes and tomatoes. 3. Add to the cooked red gram and peanuts, and simmer till done. 4. Roast coriander, cumin, peppercorns, fenugreek, Bengal gram, black gram and red... - 48.2875

MAKING 1. In a large pot of boiling water, cook the pasta according to package directions until tender but do not overcook. 2. Drain and return the pasta in the pot. 3. In a frying pan over medium heat, sauté the broccoli rabe, oil, garlic, basil, and... - 48.0361

MAKING 1. In a large heavy bottomed saucepan, combine lentils, water, and salt 2. Cover pan with its lid and bring lentils to a boil. 3. Reduce the flame for low and simmers for 20 minutes, stirring occasionally. 4. Meanwhile, in a skillet, heat oil. 5. Add... - 47.828

GETTING READY 1) Preheat sandwich grill or electric skillet as directed by manufacturer. MAKING 2) Place a slice of cheese on each of 4 bread slices. 3) Spread each with 2 teaspoons pickle relish. 4) Then add remaining cheese slices and bread. 5) In small... - 47.8221

• Take a frying pan and with 1 tsp oil in it. Fry the red chilies, Cinnamon, coriander, cumin seeds, black gram and Bengal gram till the mixture turns brown. • Remove the pan and allow it to cool. • Grind and blend the mixture to make a fine powder.... - 47.5063

In 1 1/2-quart casserole, combine beef and onion. Microwave at High for 3 to 4 minutes, or until beef is no longer pink, stirring after half the time to break apart. Drain. Add remaining ingredients, except peas. Mix well. Add peas. Cover. Microwave at High... - 47.4807

In a heavy bottomed sauce pan, mix together milk and salt. Heat almost to a boil. Meanwhile, melt butter in a heavy skillet, stir in flour, saute for about 2 minutes, stirring constantly. Do not allow mixture to scorch. Add hot milk all at once; stir with a... - 47.3626

GETTING READY 1. Preheat oven to 375°. MAKING 2. In a shallow baking dish about 9 by 13 inches, add lentils, water, bay, salt, pepper, marjoram, sage, thyme, onions, garlic, and tomatoes. 3. Seal with a foil. 4. Bake for 30 minutes. 5. Uncover and add... - 47.2483

GETTING READY 1. Heat a skillet over moderate heat. MAKING 2. Using a food processor finely chop mushrooms and sauté 3. Into the skillet saute shallots and mushroom bits in oil and butter with a seasoning of ground thyme, salt and pepper such that... - 46.8689

Wash rice and all dais separately. Half boil pigeon peas, gram, black beans and field beans. Soak rice and remaining dais for twenty minutes. Heat ghee in a pan and fry onions and whole spices till onions are brown. Add dais and rice, saute for 3-4 minutes,... - 46.6696

Place lentils, onion, sage, rosemary and salt in a large heavy-based pot. Cover with 3 litres (5 pints) cold water. Bring to a boil over a medium-high heat, stirring occasionally. Simmer gently until tender, 15-20 minutes. Bring water with lentils to a... - 46.4768

Wash rice and dais and soak for twenty minutes. Heat ghee in a pan and fry onions and whole spices till onions are brown. Add half cup water and simmer till onions are mushy and water has evaporated. Add ground spices and saute for 3-4 minutes. Add dais and... - 46.0816

Wash rice and dal. If pigeon peas are used, soak for half an hour, or half boil. Place all ingredients except butter in a pan and add water coming upto one inch above level of rice and dal. Bring to boil and simmer on low heat, with pan half covered. Cook... - 45.838

Make the crepes using the Basic Crepe Batter or Bran Crepe Batter. Set aside. Saute the chicken livers in the butter, stirring constantly, over a medium heat for five minutes. Add the onion and, stirring frequently, cook for another five minutes. Add the... - 45.494

1. Pick, wash and drain rice. 2. Grate coconut and extract coconut milk, using hot water. 3. Blanch tomatoes. Peel skin. Mash and mix with coconut milk. 4. Heat fat. Fry spices. Add rice and fry. 5. Add coconut milk mixed with tomatoes and salt. (Liquid... - 45.4808

Preheat the oven to 400°F. Line the bottom of an oven-safe 10-inch covered sauteuse or baking dish with half the sliced tomatoes. Spoon the anchovies, their oil, and 1/2 teaspoon of the salt over the tomatoes. Top with the remaining tomatoes, remaining 1/2... - 45.3761

GETTING READY 1) Preheat the oven to 450°F. 2) In a large bowl, combine the flours, salt and the two tablespoons of sugar. 3) In another bowl, mix the remaining sugar with the yeast and 1/2 cup of the warm water. 4) Set in a warm place for about 10 minutes... - 45.3728

Wash the masoor, add 2 teacups of water, the whole onions and cook in a pressure cooker. Heat the ghee in a vessel and fry the sliced onions for 3 minutes. Add the paste and fry for 3 to 4 minutes. Add the cooked masoor and salt. After 5 minutes, add the... - 45.3459

MAKING 1) In a 4-quart saucepan, heat olive oil and saute onions and green peppers on medium-low for about 8 minutes. 2) When the onions turn soft and transluscent, add in the garlic, zucchini and carrot. Turn dowm the flame and cook for about 2 minutes. 3)... - 45.2922

GETTING READY 1. Immerse broccoli stalk in water, with the side up, for about 10 minutes. 2. Detach the branches and without draining, wrap and heat for about 5 minutes. MAKING 3. Take a casserole, add butter and stir in Swiss cheese, fresh cream, flour,... - 45.1568

GETTING READY 1. Prepare the aubergines by cutting them into 1 inch (2.5 cm) cubes. 2. Soak the cubes in plenty of cold water for 20 minutes 3. Drain the water and pat dry MAKING 4. In a large bowl, tip in hot water. 5. Scald the tomatoes in the hot water.... - 44.8817

GETTING READY 1) In a blender, add in basil, 1 cup cheese, oil and garlic. Pulse the ingredients to get a coarse puree. 2) Scrape the sides and lid of the blender as well to get all the puree into a bowl. This should make 1 1/2 cups of the puree also known as... - 44.8057

Cut the yam into 1/2 inch cubes. Cook in salted boiling water until just done. Melt butter in a pan and fry onion. Cook for two minutes. Add garlic and cook for a minute more. Blend together flour, ketchup, seasoning and water. Add to the onion mixture and... - 44.6176

Cube the aubergines and soak them in heavily-salted water for 30 minutes or more. Drain well and pat dry. In a large heavy-bottomed pot (or flameproof casserole) fry the onions in 4 tablespoons olive oil over gentle heat until transparent. Sprinkle with sugar... - 44.5587

Halve the tomatoes horizontally and scoop out the seeds. Halve the peppers lengthways and discard the core and seeds. Put the tomatoes and peppers, cut sides up, in a large, shallow, ovenproof dish and drizzle with the oil and a little salt and pepper. Bake... - 44.2407

Bring a large saucepan of salted water to a boil. Maintain the boil while cooking the vegetables. In a large saute pan over medium heat combine the onions, 1 cup water, 1 teaspoon thyme, 1 teaspoon tarragon and a pinch of salt; cover. Simmer for 5... - 44.1463

Heat oil. Fry baghar for a minute. Add potatoes, peanut and salt. Fry for 2-3 mins. Add turmeric, sago and sugar. Keep covered on a very slow fire for 15 mins. Remove from fire, stir in coconut and coriander leaves. Serve with coconut chutney. - 43.8146

In medium bowl, combine cottage cheese, spinach, carrots, Egg Beaters, onion and Italian seasoning; set aside. Spread 1/2 cup spaghetti sauce in bottom of greased 13 X 9 X 2-inch baking dish. Top with 3 noodles and 1/3 each spinach mixture and remaining... - 43.1168

MAKING 1. In 12-cup or 3 liters casserole, combine beef, garlic, onion, celery and green pepper mixing well to crumble beef and microwave at High for 5 minutes or until meat is no longer pink, stirring once. 2. Stir in kidney beans, tomatoes, tomato sauce,... - 42.6784

GETTING READY 1. Peel the potatoes, slice thinly, rinse in cold water and wipe dry on a tea towel MAKING 2. In the bottom of a greased casserole, place a layer of the potato slices in overlapping rows and drizzle a quarter of the cream on it 3. Combine the... - 42.4647

Heat oil in Dutch oven over medium heat. Cook eggplant, onion, and garlic for 8 minutes or until onion is tender. Add remaining ingredients, up to spaghetti; stir to break up the tomatoes. Reduce heat, cover, and simmer at least 45 minutes. Pour over hot... - 42.2922

In a saucepan steam onions in 1 cup water until barely tender, 8 to 10 minutes. Mix tomato juice and cornstarch together; heat in a casserole dish that can be used on top of the stove. When tomato juice mixture has thickened, stir in onions until all are... - 42.2474

Heat oil in a large frying pan; saute onion and garlic until transparent. Add cabbage or sprouts, increase heat, and stir constantly for 3 or 4 minutes. Add soy sauce, salt, and pepper to taste. Continue to cook and stir constantly another 3 to 4... - 41.6737

Melt butter, add onion, and cook until golden. Add potatoes and brown lightly. Add next 8 ingredients and cook for several minutes. Put in shallow baking dish and sprinkle with crumbs. Bake in preheated moderate oven (350°F.) for about 30 minutes. Makes 4... - 41.5848

MAKING 1) Mix zucchini, onion, and green pepper and toss the mixture lightly. 2) Mix well rest of the ingredients and pour over vegetables. 3) Cover the mixture and refrigerate overnight. SERVING 4) Serve with a formal Italian meal. - 41.3876

GETTING READY 1) Combine and sift the flours. 2) Add enough water to make a stiff dough. Set aside for 1 hour. 3) Knead the dough with a little water until soft. 4) Divide into small balls and roll into very thin pancakes, 4 to 6 inches in diameter. (You may... - 41.2376