Vegetarian and Vegan Recipes

   Vegetarianism is the practice of not consuming meat. There are different varieties of vegetarianism: some people refuse to consume only meat products while allowing use of animal derivatives, such as dairy products or eggs. The followers of strict vegetarianism (also known as veganism) avoid any animal products including meat, fish, poultry as well as anything derived or produced by animals like honey, eggs and dairy products. 
   Almost all kasha recipes that traditionally call for use of  animal products can be easily adjusted  by substituting vegan alternatives, e.g. coconut or soy milk can replace cow's milk; butter can be replaced with vegetable oil,  eggs or meat can be replaced by products made from non-animal sources such as soy.
   Below we selected several easy vegan or vegetarian recipes but we also encourage you to try any other recipes we have on this web site by substituting vegan ingredient. You can also check out popular vegan soup recipes:  Russian borsch (borscht) and sour shchi. 

Selected vegan and vegetarian recipes:

• Crumbly Pearl Barley Kasha with Tofu (easy vegan or vegetarian appetizer recipe)
• Crumbly Pearl Barley Kasha (easy vegan or vegetarian side dish recipe)
• Peas Kasha 
• Apple Semolina Kasha (easy vegan or vegetarian dessert recipe)
• Kasha “Kupecheskaya"
• Classic Russian Buckwheat Kasha 
• Carrot Oatmeal 
• Kasha Mamaliga
• Pshennaya Kasha
• Millet Kasha with Prunes and Walnuts

Easy adopted to vegan diet:

• Millet with Pumpkin
• Rice Kasha with Pumpkin
• Russian Style Oatmeal
• Barley Kasha with Potato

Whole Grains Fact:  Soluble fiber which is found in whole grains can also slow the absorption of glucose, which is beneficial in stabilizing blood sugar. Look at the whole grain recipes to control blood sugar. See more about whole grain facts and recipes.