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    7 Unique and Healthy Vegetarian Side Dishes for Your Holiday Meals

    By | Shine Food – Thu, Dec 8, 2011 4:45 PM EST

    'Tis the season for healthy and indulgent eating. If you are looking to spice up your usual holiday dinner menu with a vegetarian twist, check out the following list of side dishes that are unique, delicious and would be a hit among both vegetarians and non-vegetarians alike.



    Vegan Quiche
    Yes, it is possible to cook a quiche and keep it vegan! This super-easy recipe can be adapted in many different ways to include your favorite combination of vegetables.



    Tomato Fennel Soup
    Cold weather is the best excuse to eat soup. Spice up the classic tomato soup with fennel and other spices. A great accompaniment to any holiday meal and also the perfect in-between mini-meal you can enjoy in the middle of a cold winter day.



    Butternut Squash, Coconut And Lemon Grass Soup
    Use the seasonally appropriate butternut squash in this zesty soup that will brighten the dreariest of cold winter days and add a splash of color to your holiday dinner table.


    Ginger And Curry Rassam
    Add to this year's holiday menu this delicious dish inspired by Indian spices and garnished with crushed curry leaves on top.


    Soy Bean Sprout And Persimmon Salad
    Use the beautiful orange persimmon fruit before it goes out of season in this refreshing crunchy salad.


    Lentils With Roasted Bell Peppers, Dill, Mint And Feta
    Vegetarian, extremely heart-healthy and easy to make.



    Pecan Crusted Tofu With Golden Gravy
    Have vegan guests? Wow them with this delicious combination of tofu that can be crusted with nuts of your choice and vegan gravy.

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