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inthekitchen

inthekitchen

veggie virtuosos

Fruits , legumes and leafy greens can be the stars of any spread
Photography by Taryn Dufault and Makena Hughes
By Sarah Ens

Cooking with vegetables

opens exciting and creative possibilities for adaptation and experimentation . Some of the finest plant-based fare comes from innovative chefs re-imagining plates and palates . At the same time , globally inspired classics — like Greek spanakopita and Indian navratan korma — are cultural mainstays . Veg-centric dishes can be vibrant , hearty , nourishing and full of contrasting flavours and textures . To discover the city ’ s best , we asked vegetarian visionaries and veterans to share recipes of mouthwatering meat-free dishes .
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