Vegetarian [antikvár]

IntroductionWHETHER FOR HEALTH REASONS or due to ethical concerns, more and more people are rejecting animal products and turning instead to a vegetable-based diet and realizing that there is life after meat, after all. With the plentiful supply of fresh vegetables, fruit, herbs, nuts, grains, pulses (dried beans, peas and lentils) and pasta that is available to us, the possibilities of creating exciting and varied recipes have never been greater.It is not only vegetarians who can enjoy vegetarian food. The fresh, light and innovative recipes that have come to the forefront of new-style vegetarian cuisine provide a tempting departure from many of the heavier, nonvegetarian dishes. This book gathers together some of the best recipes in the world, all of them packed with fabulous tastes and textures.You are what you eat, and we are constantly being urged to choose a diet rich in complex carbohydrates found in cereals, grains, fruits and vegetables, which are abundant in vegetarian cooking. If you include dairy products in your diet, restrict your intake by choosing skim or low-fat milk and low-fat yogurts and cheeses. By limiting the use of oils to polyunsaturated types such as olive, sunflower, corn and peanut, you can reduce the level of fat in your diet considerably.With options for everything from light snacks to special occasion dinners, every recipe here is delicious proof that eating the vegetarian way is not only nutritious, but entertaining and exciting too. Try them and enjoy them.