How to Use vegetarian in a Sentence

vegetarian

1 of 2 noun
  • And yes, for the vegetarians out there, there are options for you too.
    — Lucas Kwan Peterson, Los Angeles Times, 14 Oct. 2023
  • Chaats lean vegetarian, but can also be made with fish or meats.
    — G. Daniela Galarza, Washington Post, 24 Aug. 2023
  • To make this vegetarian, instead of fish sauce >> use soy sauce or tamari.
    — Washington Post, 23 Feb. 2023
  • Strict vegetarians and others will want to sub the beef broth for a vegetable one.
    — Patricia S York, Southern Living, 25 June 2023
  • Strict vegetarians and others will want to sub the beef broth for a vegetable one.
    — Patricia S York, Southern Living, 27 Feb. 2026
  • Her dad is a vegetarian but eats fish and eggs, while her mom eats turkey and chicken but no pork or beef.
    — Daniella Gray, MSNBC Newsweek, 27 Aug. 2025
  • Three- and four-vegetable plates are a strong choice for vegetarians.
    — Kate Williams, AJC.com, 22 May 2026
  • To make this soup vegetarian, swap out the chicken broth for vegetable broth.
    — Melinda Salchert, Southern Living, 2 Oct. 2025
  • One of the sources is a book about being a vegetarian that just mentions the siege in passing.
    — Jennifer Ouellette, Ars Technica, 2 Apr. 2022
  • More than 20 biryanis are on the menu, too, about half of them vegetarian.
    — Aviva Bechky, Houston Chronicle, 6 Feb. 2026
  • Also, my wife is a vegetarian, and a lot of the more authentic places, there’s pork in the air.
    — Eric Ducker, Los Angeles Times, 27 Feb. 2026
  • Everyone will want a scoop of this dish, which is hearty enough to be a main for the vegetarians at the party.
    — Patricia S York, Southern Living, 23 June 2026
  • The meal will include spaghetti with a choice of vegetarian or meat sauce, salad and dessert.
    — Susan Soldavin, Baltimore Sun, 18 Jan. 2026
  • The two went to the beach and grabbed dinner at a seafood place, even though Dylan was a vegetarian.
    — Brian Brant, PEOPLE, 3 May 2026
  • Hearty salads with protein like nuts or cheese can help vegetarians round out their plates without meat.
    — Lisa Cericola, Southern Living, 9 Nov. 2025
  • The simple truth is that long-standing vegetarians live seven years longer than meat eaters.
    — Dp Opinion, The Denver Post, 2 Oct. 2019
  • This hearty, simple vegetarian stew is comfort in a bowl.
    — Dallas Morning News, 5 Feb. 2026
  • Chock full of fresh veggies and herbs, this gluten-free soup is a hearty vegetarian take on the classic pumpkin soup recipe.
    — Noma Nazish, Forbes, 28 Oct. 2021
  • What’s more, its capsules provide an option for vegetarians and those who need to avoid gluten.
    — Kristine Thomason, Vogue, 2 Jan. 2026
  • Maddie is a great vegetarian chef, but has always been too shy to cook in front of an audience.
    — Jourdain Searles, HollywoodReporter, 7 Sep. 2025
  • The third course comes with a fish, vegetarian or beef dish, while dessert is a cake, panna cotta or crespelle.
    — Camila Pedrosa, Sacbee.com, 17 Dec. 2025
  • There are four kinds of vegetarian tamales and nine kinds of vegan tamales available.
    — Sacbee.com, 11 Dec. 2025
  • Marshmallows aren’t the only food to throw vegetarians for a curve of late.
    — Emily Heil, Washington Post, 3 Aug. 2023
  • Game meat may be the inspiration for this restaurant but vegetarians are not left out in the cold.
    — Lindsey McClave, The Courier-Journal, 18 Dec. 2019
  • This may be a good choice for those with low choline intake in their diet, such as vegans and vegetarians.
    — Casey Seiden, Parents, 15 Mar. 2024
  • Pérez, a vegetarian, has had an impact on Flay's methods in the kitchen.
    — Chris Barilla, Peoplemag, 15 Jan. 2024
  • So are soups and a myraid of dishes for vegans and vegetarians.
    — Shivani Vora, Forbes.com, 14 Sep. 2025
  • Guests can go traditional and put both on their dog, or keep it vegetarian with just the slaw, or go rogue and make a chili-cheese dog.
    — Farideh Sadeghin, Bon Appetit Magazine, 18 June 2026
  • Any of his dishes can be made vegetarian friendly.
    — Pamela McLoughlin, Hartford Courant, 20 Feb. 2026
  • This is a five-minute vegetarian filling.
    — Deputy Food Editor, Los Angeles Times, 19 Apr. 2026

vegetarian

2 of 2 adjective
  • The amount of cheese is just right, so vegetarian or not, this will be a cheese-lovers dream dish.
    — Mary Shannon Wells, Southern Living, 18 Aug. 2025
  • Below is his guide to the very best vegetarian food in Tokyo.
    — Nupur Singh, Condé Nast Traveler, 28 Feb. 2026
  • They can also be added to vegetarian chilis or soups and blended into bean dips.
    — Jennifer Lefton, Verywell Health, 1 June 2026
  • This vegetarian casserole has tons of color and texture, and it's filled with our easy cheese sauce.
    — Mary Shannon Wells, Southern Living, 18 Aug. 2025
  • Be sure to use vegetable broth instead of chicken to keep it vegetarian.
    — Cameron Beall, Southern Living, 20 Feb. 2026
  • Filled with vegetables, greens, and spices this one-pot pasta is a vegetarian dream.
    — Cameron Beall, Southern Living, 20 Feb. 2026
  • This is a vegetarian recipe that calls for cherry tomatoes that are baked to enhance the flavor.
    — Oc Register, 17 Aug. 2025
  • Lunch specials right now include burek, a puff pastry filled with a vegetarian mince and sliced in a wedge.
    — Miguel Otárola, Denver Post, 21 Aug. 2025
  • Where to eat vegetarian food in Tokyo 1.
    — Nupur Singh, Condé Nast Traveler, 28 Feb. 2026
  • The vegetarian food option was reportedly white rice and corn with silk strands still on it.
    — Bethy Squires, Vulture, 8 Dec. 2025
  • When night falls, head back to the food truck for a smashburger, jumbo hot dog, or one of the vegetarian options.
    — Jenny Willden, Condé Nast Traveler, 26 Jan. 2026
  • To turn it into a vegetarian entree, serve it over spinach or other salad greens.
    — Hannah Agran, Midwest Living, 28 Apr. 2026
  • For a vegetarian version, rub cauliflowerets with the same mayo mixture and serve with the same dipping sauces.
    — Dallas Morning News, 18 Jan. 2026
  • The multicourse chef’s tasting menu is the true star of the show here, and there’s even a vegetarian option.
    — Lauren Dana Ellman, Travel + Leisure, 28 Jan. 2026
  • This golden lasagna is the perfect way to offer a vegetarian option that meat-eaters will be drooling over.
    — Better Homes & Gardens, 26 June 2026
  • Grilled pineapple, one of the two vegetarian options, provides a brief respite from the rich bites of meat with sweet and smoky fruit flavors.
    — Camila Pedrosa, Sacbee.com, 5 Sep. 2025
  • Graven says the restaurant has a great selection of meat, seafood, and vegetarian dishes.
    — Evie Carrick, Travel + Leisure, 10 Nov. 2025
  • Eggs are one of the most affordable and easiest to cook sources of vegetarian protein.
    — Karla Walsh, Better Homes & Gardens, 2 May 2026
  • Both savory options, a spinach and feta pastry and goat cheese and mushroom quiche, were vegetarian.
    — Eva Flowe june 27, Charlotte Observer, 27 June 2026
  • Feel free to omit the chicken and add some roasted sweet potato or butternut squash for a vegetarian option.
    — Marianne Williams, Southern Living, 28 Sep. 2025
  • For a lighter, vegetarian-friendly version, leave out the fish and let the seasonal flavors shine.
    — Ashlyn Ware, Midwest Living, 24 Apr. 2026
  • For a vegetarian option, omit the pancetta and substitute vegetable stock for the chicken stock.
    — Lynda Balslev, Mercury News, 2 June 2026
  • The two semi-vegetarian diets were distinguished in the same way.
    — Teresa Mull, FOXNews.com, 23 May 2026
  • Most of the sides are vegetarian, and there's also a vegan goetta option.
    — Keith Pandolfi, Cincinnati Enquirer, 3 Dec. 2025
  • Amy’s Drive Thru, the vegetarian fast-food spot that opened in Corte Madera just five years ago, has shut down.
    — Steven Rosenfeld, Mercury News, 29 Aug. 2025
  • For something lighter there’s Par Ici—a lush, greenhouse-style cafe with a vegetarian focus.
    — Condé Nast, Condé Nast Traveler, 2 Apr. 2026
  • The nine-course tasting menu at Cuca is a favorite at this vegetarian-friendly fine-dining spot.
    — Kathryn Romeyn, Travel + Leisure, 24 Apr. 2026
  • Choose from beef, bison, chicken, and turkey, or a vegetarian burger.
    — Susan Selasky, Freep.com, 7 Oct. 2025
  • To the 12 guests that evening, chef Eríc Martínez served up a multi-course, mostly vegetarian meal.
    — Sean Timberlake, Sacbee.com, 29 Apr. 2026
  • Seven red-sauce and six white (no tomato sauce) pizzas are offered, including a vegetarian choice.
    — Terry Hagerty, Austin American Statesman, 9 Mar. 2026

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