Editing Vegetarian cuisine (section)

===National cuisines===
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[[File:Boeddha's Delight.jpg|thumb|[[Buddha's delight]], a famous Chinese vegetarian dish.]]
* [[Chinese cuisine|Chinese]] (and other [[East Asian]]) dishes based on the main ingredients being mushroom, [[noodle]]s, eggplant, [[string bean]]s, [[broccoli]], [[rice]], tofu, most [[tong sui]] or mixed vegetables.
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* [[Georgian cuisine]] contains some vegetarian dishes. [[Lobio]], [[lobiani]], [[ajapsandali]], [[mchadi]], [[pkhali]] and [[khinkali]] with mushroom filling are all examples of Georgian dishes that are vegetarian. Eggplant (called badrijani or badrijnis in Georgian) is used to make vegetarian dishes such as [[Badrijani|nigvzinai badrijani]] (fried eggplant stuffed with walnut paste), badrijnis borani (chopped and fried eggplant), badrijnis khizilala (chopped eggplant with pomegranate seeds) and badrijani mtsvanilit (fried eggplant with fresh herbs).
* [[Indian cuisine]] in [[Asia]] is replete with vegetarian dishes, many of which can be traced to religious traditions (such as [[Jain]] and [[Hindu]]). [[Gujarati cuisine]] of India is predominantly vegetarian among other Indian cuisines: Gujarati [[thali]] is very famous among Indians. There are many vegetarian [[Cuisine of India|Indian foods]] such as [[pakora]], [[samosa]], [[Khichdi|khichris]], [[Pilaf|Pulao]], [[raita (condiment)|raitas]], [[Rasam (dish)|rasam]], [[Baingan bharta|bengain bharta]], [[chana masala]], some [[korma]]s, [[Sambar (dish)|sambar]], [[jalfrezi]]s, [[saag aloo]], [[Indian cuisine|subjis]] (vegetable dishes) such as bindi subji, gobi subji, Punjabi chole, [[Aloo mutter|aloo matar]] and much South Indian food such as [[Dosa (food)|dosa]]s, [[idli]]s and [[Vada (food)|vadas]]. [[Chapati]] and other wheat/maida based breads like [[naan]], [[roti]] [[paratha]]s are often stuffed with vegetarian items to make it a satisfying meal. Many Indian dishes also qualify as [[vegan]], though many others use honey or dairy.
**[[South Indian]] foods like [[Sambar (dish)|sambar]], [[Rasam (dish)|rasam]], [[koottu]], karembadu, [[upma]], palya or taalimpu, kozhambu or koora, [[aviyal]], [[Olan (dish)|olan]], Kadala curry, [[Theeyal]], pulihora or puliyogare, Chammandi, [[Chutney]], [[Chitranna]], [[Bisi Bele Bath]], and [[bread]]s like [[Appam]], [[Puttu]], [[pathiri]], [[Dosa (food)|dosa]], [[idli]] and [[vada (food)|vada]].
[[File:Sautéed Tempeh cropped.jpg|thumb|Sautéed [[tempeh]] with green beans, an Indonesian dish]]
* In [[Indonesian cuisine|Indonesia]], vegetarianism is well served and represented, as there are plenty selection of vegetarian dishes and meat substitutes. Dishes such as [[gado-gado]], [[karedok]], [[ketoprak (food)|ketoprak]], [[pecel]], [[urap]], [[rujak]] and [[asinan]] are vegetarian. However, for dishes that use [[peanut sauce]], such as ''gado-gado, karedok'' or ''ketoprak'', might contains small amount of [[shrimp paste]] for flavor. Served solely, ''[[gudeg]]'' can be considered a vegetarian food, since it consists of unripe [[jackfruit]] and coconut milk. Fermented [[soy]] products, such as [[tempeh]], [[tofu]] and ''[[oncom]]'' are prevalent as meat substitutes, as the source of [[protein]]. Most of Indonesians do not practice strict vegetarianism and only consume vegetables or vegetarian dishes for their taste, preference, economic and health reasons. Nevertheless, there are small numbers of Indonesian Buddhists who practice vegetarianism for religious reason.
* [[Cuisine of Japan|Japanese]] foods such as [[castella]], [[dorayaki]], [[edamame]], name kojiru, [[mochi]], [[taiyaki]], [[tempura]],  vegetable [[sushi]] and [[wagashi]]. [[Miso soup]] is made from fermented white or red soy bean paste, garnished with scallions or seaweed. Although most traditional versions are made from fish stock ([[dashi]]), it can be made with vegetable stock as well.
* [[Korean cuisine]] has some dishes that are often vegetarian. One example is [[bibimbap]], which is rice with mixed vegetables.  Sometimes this dish contains [[beef]] or other non-vegetarian ingredients. Another Korean food which is sometimes vegetarian is [[jeon (food)|jeon]], in which ingredients (most commonly vegetables and/or seafood) are coated in a flour and egg batter and then pan-fried in oil.
[[File:Pasta peperoni cruschi.jpg|thumb|[[Pasta con i peperoni cruschi]], a vegetarian/vegan dish from Italy.]]
* [[Cuisine of the Mediterranean]] such as [[tumbet]] and many [[polenta]]s and [[tapas]] dishes.
* [[Mexico|Mexican]] foods such as [[salsa (sauce)|salsa]] and [[guacamole]] with [[Tortilla chip|chips]], [[rice]] and [[bean burrito]]s (without lard in the [[refried beans]] or [[chicken fat]] in the rice), [[huevos rancheros]], [[Burrito#Veggie burrito|veggie burrito]], many [[quesadilla]]s, bean tacos, some [[chilaquiles]] and bean-pies, [[Chili con carne#Variations|chili sin carne]], [[black turtle bean|black beans]] with rice, some [[chiles rellenos]], [[cheese]] [[enchilada]]s and vegetable [[fajita]]s.
* [[Italian cuisine|Italian]] foods such as most [[pasta]]s, many [[pizza]]s, [[bruschetta]], [[caponata]], [[crostini]], eggplant [[parmigiana]], [[Polenta]]  and many [[risotto]]s.
* [[Europe|Continental]] cuisine such as braised [[leek]]s with [[olive]]s and [[parsley]], [[ratatouille]], many [[quiche]]s, sauteed [[Brussels sprout]]s with mushrooms, sauteed [[Swiss chard]], [[Squash (fruit)|squash]] and vegetable-stuffed [[Edible mushroom|mushrooms]].
* In Germany, Frankfurt [[green sauce]], [[Klöße]] with vegetarian sauces (e.g., [[Chanterelle]]), cheese or vegetable stuffed [[Maultaschen]], combinations of [[Quark (cheese)|quark]], spinach, potatoes and herbs provide some traditional vegetarian summer dishes. Traditionally on Fridays, southern Germany broad variety of sweet dishes may be served as a main course, such as [[Germknödel]] and [[Dampfnudel]]. Potato soup and [[plum cake]] are traditional Friday dishes in the Palatinate. [[Brenntar]] in Swabia, it is made of roasted flour, usually spelt flour or oat flour.
* Many Greek and [[Balkan cuisine|Balkan]] dishes, such as [[briam]], [[dolma]]s (when made without minced meat), [[fasolada]], [[gemista]], vegetable based [[moussaka]] and [[spanakopita]].
[[File:Tolstoj's vegetarian breakfast.JPG|thumb|[[Leo Tolstoy|Tolstoy]]'s vegetarian breakfast]]
* [[Russian cuisine]] developed a significant vegetarian tradition in czarist time, based on the example of [[Leo Tolstoy]].<ref name="Brang">Peter Brang. Ein unbekanntes Russland, Kulturgeschichte vegetarischer Lebensweisen von den Anfängen bis zur Gegenwart An ignored aspect of Russia. Vegetarian lifestyles from the very beginning till the present day. Böhlau Verlag, Köln 2002 {{ISBN|3-412-07902-2}}</ref> The [[Eastern Orthodox Church|orthodox tradition]] of separating meat and vegetables and as well between specific meals for [[fasting]] and other holidays contributed to a rich variety of vegetarian dishes<ref name="Brang"/> in Russia and Slavic countries, such as soups (vegetable [[borscht]], [[shchi]], [[okroshka]]), [[Pierogi|pirogi]], [[blini]], [[vareniki]], [[kasha]], [[buckwheat]], fermented and pickled vegetables, etc.
* Many [[Ethiopian cuisine|Ethiopian dishes]] such as [[injeera]] or Ethiopian vegetable sauces or chillies.
* [[Middle East|Mideastern]] food such as [[falafel]], [[hummus]] (mashed chick peas), [[tahini]] (ground sesame seeds), [[mentha|minted]]-[[yogurt]]s, and [[couscous]].
** [[Egyptian cuisine]] in particular is rich in vegetarian foods. For reasons ranging from economics to the religious practices of the [[Coptic Orthodox Church]], most Egyptian dishes rely on beans and vegetables: the [[national dish]]es, [[kushari]] and [[ful medames]], are entirely vegetarian, as are usually the assorted vegetable casseroles that characterize the typical Egyptian meal.
* Many dishes in [[Cuisine of Thailand|Thai]] cuisine can be made vegetarian if the main protein element is substituted by a vegetarian alternative such as tofu. This includes dishes such as ''phat khi mao'' and, if a vegetarian shrimp paste and fish sauce substitute is used, many [[Thai curry|Thai curries]]. Venues serving vegetarian [[Buddhist cuisine]] (''ahan che''; {{langx|th|อาหารเจ}}) can be found all over Thailand.
* [[Creole cuisine|Creole]] and Southern foods such as [[Hushpuppy|hush puppies]], okra patties, rice and [[bean]]s, or sauteed [[kale]] or [[collards]], if not cooked with the traditional [[pork]] [[fat]] or meat [[Stock (food)|stock]].
* Some [[Welsh cuisine|Welsh recipes]], including [[Glamorgan sausage]]s, [[laverbread]] and [[Welsh rarebit]].
[[File:Palatschinken.jpg|thumb|left|[[Palatschinken]] with [[ice cream]], [[fruit]]s and fruit [[compote]] from [[Austria]]]]