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About.com  Vegetarian Cuisine
In the Spotlight | More Topics | Top Picks | Holiday Survival Strategies
  from Jolinda Hackett
Vegetarian cuisine doesn't have to be fancy, sometimes all you really want is just some rice and veggies or pasta with marinara. This week, I've collected some of my favorite easy rice recipes for a simple side or a hearty main dish. Rice can be a staple of a vegetarian diet as its versatile, cheap, and easy to prepare. You may want to use whole grain rice for an added nutritional boost.

 
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Vegan Jambalaya
Jambalaya is a southern rice dish that is a meal in itself! This recipe is Creole style, which means that the rice is simmered in tomato paste, rather than just water. Although this recipe calls for zuchinni and okra, the veggies that you use are really up to you. Eggplant, mushrooms or yellow squash would also work great. This recipe cooks up a generous amount, so plan on having leftovers!

 
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White Wine Risotto
Risotto may seem fancy, but it is very easy to prepare and makes a wonderful main dish. You need a special kind of rice for risotto, called arborio rice, which should be available in most larger grocery stores. A generous amount of white wine makes this aromatic entree festive enough for any special occasion. Feel free to skip the peppers and just eat this risotto on it's own.

 
Coconut Rice
Vegetarian coconut rice is a flavorful side dish that can be eaten on its own or with a stirfry or sauce. The coconut and lemongrass flavors are inspired by traditional Thai recipes, yet this vegan dish has very few ingredients and is a breeze to prepare.

 
 
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Top Picks - This Week's Most Popular Features  from your  Guide
If you haven't checked out the recipes and resources availabe at the About.com Guide to Vegetarian Cuisine lately, check here to see what you've been missing! Here's this week's most requested features:

1) Spiced Oatmeal Cranberry Cookies
This vegan recipe for spiced oatmeal cranberry cookies is thick and chewy, just the way oatmeal cookies should be!

2) Tips for Going Veg
So you've decided to go vegetarian or vegan. But now what? If you're trying to figure out what your next step should be, these quick tips will help you make the transition.

3) Easy Vegan Fudge Recipe
Who knew vegan fudge could be so delicious - not to mention easy to make! This recipe is deceptively simple, but the end result is absolutely delicious. I can't claim that this recipe is at all healthy, but it sure does taste good!

 
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Holiday Survival Strategies

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