105 Vegetarian Dinner Party Main Dish Recipes Epicurious Epicurious from www.epicurious.com
Introduction
Are you planning a dinner party but struggling to come up with a vegetarian-friendly menu? Look no further! This recipe is not only delicious, but it's also easy to prepare and perfect for entertaining guests. With fresh ingredients and bold flavors, this meal is sure to impress even the pickiest of eaters.
Ingredients
For the main dish, you will need:
2 large eggplants
1 cup of quinoa
1 can of chickpeas
1 red onion
1 red bell pepper
2 cloves of garlic
1 tablespoon of cumin
1 tablespoon of paprika
1 tablespoon of olive oil
Salt and pepper to taste
For the side dish, you will need:
1 bunch of asparagus
1 lemon
1 tablespoon of olive oil
Salt and pepper to taste
For dessert, you will need:
1 pint of strawberries
1 cup of Greek yogurt
1 tablespoon of honey
Instructions
Main Dish: Stuffed Eggplant with Quinoa and Chickpeas
1. Preheat the oven to 375°F. 2. Cut the eggplants in half lengthwise, and scoop out the flesh with a spoon, leaving a shell that is about 1/2 inch thick. 3. Dice the eggplant flesh and set it aside. 4. Rinse the quinoa in a fine-mesh strainer and cook according to package instructions. 5. In a large skillet, heat the olive oil over medium heat. 6. Add the diced onion and bell pepper, and cook until softened, about 5 minutes. 7. Add the garlic, cumin, and paprika, and cook for an additional 2 minutes. 8. Add the diced eggplant flesh and chickpeas to the skillet, and cook until the eggplant is tender, about 10 minutes. 9. Add the cooked quinoa to the skillet, and stir to combine. 10. Season with salt and pepper to taste. 11. Spoon the quinoa mixture into the eggplant shells, and place them on a baking sheet. 12. Bake for 30-40 minutes, until the eggplant is tender and the filling is heated through.
Side Dish: Roasted Asparagus with Lemon
1. Preheat the oven to 400°F. 2. Rinse the asparagus and trim the woody ends. 3. Place the asparagus on a baking sheet, and drizzle with olive oil. 4. Season with salt and pepper to taste. 5. Roast in the oven for 10-15 minutes, until tender and lightly browned. 6. Squeeze fresh lemon juice over the asparagus just before serving.
Dessert: Yogurt and Strawberry Parfait
1. Rinse the strawberries and slice them into small pieces. 2. In a small bowl, mix together the Greek yogurt and honey. 3. In a small glass or bowl, layer the yogurt mixture and strawberries. 4. Repeat until the glass or bowl is full. 5. Chill in the fridge for at least 30 minutes before serving.
Nutrition
This vegetarian dinner party recipe is not only delicious but also packed with nutrients. The main dish provides a good source of protein and fiber from the quinoa and chickpeas, as well as vitamins and minerals from the eggplant and bell pepper. The side dish is a great source of vitamin K, vitamin C, and folate from the asparagus. The dessert is a healthy option for a sweet treat, providing protein and probiotics from the Greek yogurt and vitamin C and antioxidants from the strawberries. Enjoy this well-rounded meal with your guests and feel good about satisfying their taste buds and nutritional needs!
