Vegetarian Dishes

The Jewish table has a strong tradition of vegetarianism. When meat cannot be eaten, for example when kosher meat is unavailable or when there are no kosher pans to cook it in, vegetarian dishes are often chosen. The repertoire of Jewish vegetarian dishes is wide and varied, including dishes based on eggs, rice, beans, chickpeas, tahini and even tofu. Stuffed, rolled, stewed and fried, these dishes are perfect as light bites or zesty mains.