Meatless

Squash and zucchini pancakes

Even carnivores will appreciate this side dish (or snack) for its subtle garlicky and herby tones, and its rich butter flavor. The pancakes are made with grated squash, zucchini, panko, salt, thyme and garlic, and fried in a mixture of butter and olive oil on both sides until golden and crisp.

Keyword: Meatless

Cook time: 12

Servings: 6 pancakes

Shiitake and broccoli in soy garlic sauce

Parboiled shiitake and broccoli florets are tossed in soy garlic sauce thickened with potato starch. The addition of mirin makes this side dish subtly sweet.

Keyword: Meatless

Cook time: 5

Servings: 3 people

Tofu and shiitake in soy ginger sauce

Fried crispy tofu cubes, chunks of shiitake and vegetables are braised in ginger sauce, dark soy sauce, sweet soy sauce, oyster sauce, Sriracha and sesame oil.

Keyword: Meatless

Cook time: 10

Servings: 4 people

Cabbage and mushroom pancake

A cross between Japanese okonomiyaki and Korean pajeon, shredded cabbage, julienned carrot, sliced mushrooms and scallions are stirred in batter and lightly fried on both sides until a crisp crust forms.

Keyword: Meatless

Cook time: 10

Servings: 3 people

Mushroom and rice curry

A one-pot and one-bowl meal for non-meat eaters, or a side dish for omnivores (it's especially good with grilled meat or chicken).

Keyword: Cooked with coconut, Curry, Meatless, Pilaf / pilau

Cook time: 30

Servings: 6 people

Crispy cauliflower with chili lemon sauce

Cauliflower florets tossed with egg white, salt, pepper and potato starch are deep fried until crisp then drizzled with homemade chili lemon sauce.

Keyword: Breaded and fried, Meatless

Cook time: 10

Servings: 4 people

Mashed roasted squash (calabaza)

Squash cubes are roasted until soft and caramelized and, while hot, mashed. Butter, salt, pepper, herbes de Provence and cream are stirred in to complete this lovely side dish.

Keyword: Meatless

Cook time: 20

Servings: 2 people

Asparagus and corn with garlic butter

A side dish that cooks in five minutes if you use baby asparagus and canned baby corn. It's great with fried or grilled meat, chicken or seafood.

Keyword: Meatless

Cook time: 5

Servings: 4 people

Pickled oyster mushrooms

Fresh oyster mushrooms, carrot, bell pepper, ginger, garlic and onion are pickled in a mixture of vinegar, sugar and salt to make a contemporary Filipino achara.

Keyword: Meatless

Cook time: 5

Servings: 6 people

Mushroom fried rice

Chopped shiitake, button mushrooms and shimeji are combined with bell pepper and carrot, and three soy sauces, to cook this meatless fried rice.

Keyword: Fried rice, Meatless

Cook time: 8

Servings: 4 people

Thai-style fried rice

Have you ever seasoned your fried rice with a combination of soy sauce, fish sauce and freshly squeezed calamansi juice? It’s a must try, I tell you. And you will want to make Thai fried rice again and again after you’ve tried it.

Keyword: Fried rice, Meatless

Cook time: 10

Servings: 6 people

Japanese-style spinach and mushroom salad

A side dish of blanched spinach and sliced shiitake mushrooms tossed with ground roasted sesame seeds, dashi, Japanese soy sauce, mirin, sugar and sesame oil.

Keyword: Meatless

Cook time: 5

Servings: 4 people