Top Vegetarian Cooking Tips & Recipes
The biggest mistake that most new vegetarians make is believing that a vegetarian diet is completely plant-based. This misconception can be easily rectified with some guidance and inspiration.
We have put together some top vegetarian cooking tips and recipes to give you the inspiration and help that you need to make your vegetarian recipes look and taste phenomenal.
Let’s dive in!
Vegetarian Cooking Tips
1. Spice it Up
Never be afraid of spices. When it comes to any type of diet, meal or recipe it is important to use spices. Most people are afraid to be a bit heavy-handed with the spices and this can have a detrimental impact on your cooking.
Paprika, garlic, cinnamon, ginger, turmeric; these are all your friends and you will do well to add a pinch or two or three to your dish – depending on what you are cooking of course.
Over time you will learn what you enjoy cooking and how you enjoy preparing your meals.
2. Go Nuts – and Seeds
Nuts are fat and can be really good for you when used correctly. Nuts add a crunchy, satisfying texture to your salads and can add a special creaminess to your sauces and stews.
The same goes for seeds – many vegetarian recipes call for seeds as they are not only healthy but pretty tasty too. Head to the supermarket and find out what seeds they have. By experimenting you will find what tickles your taste buds.
3. Juice it Up
It is always a good idea to have a lemon or lime in your fruit bowl. Fresh lemon or lime juice (and in some cases the rind) really enhances the flavours in your food without compromising the existing flavours.
Plus its low calorie which is always a plus-side.
4. Cheesy Tips
Most cheeses are naturally salty which can add a creamy, salty flavour to your meal. Whether you have prepared a risotto or a quiche, some cheese sprinkled over the top can really just top off the flavours.
Kerrygold offers a range of delicious, creamy cheeses including Vintage Cheddar, Mature Cheddar and Dubliner which can add just that something extra that your meal is missing.
Available at all your favourite supermarkets including SPAR, Pick n Pay, Woolworths and Checkers.
5. Butter Up
Due to the high concentration of fat found in butter, it works especially well for high-heat cooking from sautéing to the pan- or wok frying. The high-fat content also means that butter adds a rich and creamy texture to your meals.
Instead of using oils, choose to use butter instead to bring in that extra rich and creamy flavour that your vegetarian cooking is missing.
Kerrygold butter is also available at all your favourite supermarkets.
Vegetarian Recipes
Gnocchi and Cheese Casserole
A cheesy pasta dish is always great for warming the cockles of the heart. With added garlic, tomatoes, oregano, basil and Kerrygold Mature Cheddar cheese this Gnocchi and Cheese Casserole is sure to be a flavour sensation with the family.
And it is 100% vegetarian!
You can get the full recipe here.
Kerrygold Vintage Cheddar and Sage Risotto
Risotto is always a dinner-winner and this amazing risotto has a special touch with a dash of Kerrygold Vintage Cheddar and a splash of chardonnay. The cheese, wine and sage all combine together to form a winning vegetarian-friendly dish.
You can get the full recipe here.
Pasta with Cheddar, Herb Butter and Roasted Garlic
You can see that we are big pasta lovers – guilty – which is why this flavourful pasta with Kerrygold Dubliner, Kerrygold herb butter and roasted garlic has made our list of vegetarian recipes.
And, with some added chilli peppers, you can get that bite that you have been missing in even your favourite pasta dishes.
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