Vegetarian Times Complete Cookbook

A definitive cookbook for vegetarians presents more than six hundred delicious recipes, including vegetarian classics, meatless variations of American favorites, international dishes, healthful desserts, and more, with tips on cooking techniques, types of vegetarian diets, and health concerns.

Vegetarian Times Complete Cookbook is the ultimate book on the subject, with more than 600 delicious and healthy recipes as well as introductory chapters on menu planning, the different types of vegetarians, health benefits of vegetarianism, stocking the vegetarian pantry, cooking techniques and a glossary of vegetarian ingredients. Whether you're a longtime vegetarian or just part-time, this may be the last cookbook you'll ever need. Under 30-Minute Menu Simple Seasoned Black Beans, page 265 Greens with Avocado and Pear, page 192 Vegetarian Menu for One Sautéed Peppers and Squash, page 379 Parslied Bulgur Pilaf, page 386 Chickpea Sauté with Garlic and Olives, page 267 Middle Eastern Menu Rice Pudding with Dates, page 406 Falafel-Stuffed Wrappers, page 270 Marinated Vegetable Salad, page 185 Middle Eastern Rice with Lentils, page 301 Famous Vegetarians Vanessa Williams Billie Jean King Kim Basinger Steve Martin Hank Aaron Sara Gilbert Boy George Bob Barker Carl Lewis Peter Falk Paul and Linda McCartney Fred (Mr.) Rogers Types of Vegetarians Ovo-Lacto Vegetarian: No meat or fish, some dairy and eggs (most common type of vegetarian) Lacto Vegetarian: No meat or fish, some dairy, no eggs Vegan: No meat or fish, no dairy, no eggs Protein Facts The Recommended Daily Allowance of protein for women is 44 grams and the average vegetarian female consumes 65 grams. The RDA for men is 56 grams of protein and the average vegetarian male consumes 105 grams. There's definitely no need to worry about getting enough protein on a vegetarian diet.