Menus for Vegetarian Diets

To a meat-eater, the idea of a vegetarian diet might seem monotonous or boring, but the reality can be the opposite. A typical meat-based diet often features the same few meats—beef, pork, chicken, and occasionally fish—over and over, accompanied by the same few simple vegetable side dishes and potatoes. By contrast, a diet in which vegetables are the focus and not a routine side dish can feature dozens of fresh vegetables, a great variety of grains and legumes, and, for at least some vegetarians, dairy products and possibly eggs to round out the selection.