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Meatless

Baked green beans and cherry tomatoes

Baked green beans and cherry tomatoes
Moist vegetables with a crispy top crust made with a mixture of panko and Parmesan, serve as a meatless main dish or a side dish to meat, seafood or poultry.
Cook time: 25 minutes minutes
Servings: 4 people

Shiitake and cherry tomato salad

Shiitake and cherry tomato salad
A fusion of two of my favorite Asian cuisines. Shiitake, the main ingredient, is associated with Japanese cuisine. But the dressing is pure Vietnamese.
Cook time: 10 minutes minutes
Servings: 4 people

Cucumber and mushroom stir fry

Cucumber and mushroom stir fry
Yes, cucumber can be stir fried! Sprinkle with salt, rinse and drain to remove excess water before cooking this delicious vegan dish.
Cook time: 5 minutes minutes
Servings: 3 people

Easy pepper garlic mushrooms

Easy pepper garlic mushrooms
The sweeteness bell peppers, the tang of lime juice, the richness of butter, and the incomparable flavor and aroma of garlic are soaked up by button mushrooms in this easy appetizer or side dish.
Cook time: 10 minutes minutes
Servings: 4 people

Sweet chili mushrooms and tofu

Sweet chili mushrooms and tofu
Fried tofu and mushrooms are tossed in sweet chili sauce infused with lemongrass and kaffir lime leaves. A delighful appetizer or side dish, or a meatless main dish.
Cook time: 20 minutes minutes
Servings: 2 people

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