Vegetarian entrees

[kayakjenn]

One of my Christmas guests is vegetarian. Last year I made her a frozen veggie lasagna and she had sides. Any suggestions for a small entree I could make that's better than frozen stuff? She's not vegan but I don't think she eats any seafood either.

[nursewife]

My fave is Pioneer Woman mac and cheese. I'm sure some lobster pieces would add to it's awesomeness.

[lilybug]

Eggplant parmesan is one of my favorites
A pot of lentils or beans
I make sweet potato "boats" by hollowing them out and filling with spinach, corn, black beans and cheese
Stuff with eggs can be hearty - quiche, omelette, etc.
Curry or stir fry is easy, just a variety of veggies, tofu, and sauce
Tofu can also be breaded and fried or baked like chicken fingers for an entree

[lg28]

I make an excellent vegetarian chill. I've done it a few times for vegan or vegetarian guests and its always been a hit. You can also make it in advance so all the prep is completed ahead of time.

[motzie]

Marinated grilled portobello
Pasta primavera or something similar
Stir fry with veggies and tofu

[Booze Raccoon]

I love breaded eggplant.  You make them like chicken cutlets.  

[jinkies]

I'd probably do a quiche, or a hearty soup (vegetable and barley, cream of tomato, butternut squash, something like that).

[lilafowler]

Dec 22, 2014 12:05:02 GMT -5 @tambcat said:

Lentil loaf?

Grilled soy cheese?

[chchchia]

What about a meatless lasagna?

[captainobvious]

My uncle usually orders cheese pizza for Thanksgiving, but his wife and kids have tofurkey.

I would make my vegan lasagna, because it's easy and non-vegetarians like it as well (I suck at reducing recipe sizes, so it'd be a large lasagna.)

[tacokick]

Stuffed shells? Tortellini and pesto?

[sonrisa]

Dec 22, 2014 4:50:19 GMT -5 nursewife said:

My fave is Pioneer Woman mac and cheese. I'm sure some lobster pieces would add to it's awesomeness.

"That's okay. I make lamb."

[tacokick]

Cheese enchiladas? Frittata?

[alzi]

Baked ziti
Baked ravioli lasagna
Mexican quinoa

[nursewife]

Dec 22, 2014 12:18:00 GMT -5 sonrisa said:

Dec 22, 2014 4:50:19 GMT -5 nursewife said:

My fave is Pioneer Woman mac and cheese. I'm sure some lobster pieces would add to it's awesomeness.

"That's okay. I make lamb."

I misread ? I thought she DID eat seafood. 

[lulu13]

Dec 22, 2014 12:18:00 GMT -5 sonrisa said:

Dec 22, 2014 4:50:19 GMT -5 nursewife said:

My fave is Pioneer Woman mac and cheese. I'm sure some lobster pieces would add to it's awesomeness.

"That's okay. I make lamb."

LOL this has been my husbands favorite line in regards to my vegetarianism for the past 13 years.

[sandyapples]

Veggie pot pie
Veggie shepherds pie
Stuffed pepper

My MIL always makes me vegetarian stuffing which I really appreciate.