Edamame (Soy Beans)
Any Japanese restaurant (and many grocery stores) serve cook and lightly salted soy beats. They make a great snack or appetizer. Soy beans are a good source of protein, and like all vegetables, have no cholesterol.
Eggplant Parmesan (no cheese)
This is a great dish filled with flavor, and is available at most any Italian restaurant. It usually comes with cheese (hence the name Parmesan), but if you are looking to avoid dairy, it can be made to order with just the sauce and breading, and usually with a side of pasta.
Enchiladas with soy cheese
Enchiladas can be filled with roasted vegetables, beans, or rice, and can be made with or without cheese.
English Muffins
English muffins, like all bread, is fine for a diet close to the source. They make for a great addition to your breakfast, and you can toast the and add your favorite spread.
Falafel Sandwich
Falafel are fried balls, made mostly of mashed chickpeas (garbanzo beans). They are then served usually in a pita pocket, with diced cucumbers, tomatoes, lettuce, and often humus and other middle eastern sauces.
Couscous
This is a great protein source, made from wheat, and it's easy to get at many restaurants that serve middle eastern food.
Chana Masala
This is a very tasty dish, made with chickpeas (garbanzo beans), and spices.
Brown Rice Pilaf
Brown rice pilaf can be prepared in many different ways, with many different sauces and vegetables.
Aloo Gobi
This is a great tasting Indian stew made from potatoes, cauliflower, and a blend of spices. It can be made mild or spicy, and a great flavor and very fulling.
Aloo Mataar
This is a great Indian dish made of potatoes, peas, and other vegetables in a tomato-based sauce. It can be made mild or spicy, and has an amazing flavor.
Angel Hair Pasta
Angel hair pasta is a thin spaghetti that like any pasta, can be made with marinara (tomato) sauce, green pesto sauce, garlic and olive oil, etc. Load it with lots of fresh vegetables including bell peppers, tomato, olives, artichokes, and anything else you like.
Apple Pie (and others)
C'mon- it's apple pie! You can have good desserts, if you have them in moderation, and be sure they are made with fresh ingredients, and not sweetened with processed, bleached sugar.
Artichokes
Artichokes are easy to make (you just cut the tops of the leaves and steam them), and then you can use all kinds of dipping sauces.
Baba Ganoush
This is a super good-tasting dish made from eggplant and spices. You can eat it straight, or spread it on any kind of bread.
Bagels
Bagels are great and come in all types – water, raisin, sesame seed, rye, pumpernickel, onion, etc. You can toast them and then use your favorite spread.
