http://www.macaronigrill.com

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Thank you very much for taking the time to send us an email and for your interest in Macaroni Grill. Since there is no single vegetarian eating pattern, our company dietitian has compiled the list below of suggested menu options for various types of vegetarian diets. We hope that you will find this list helpful during your next visit to our restaurant. If an item you desire does not appear on the list below, please keep in mind that our chefs will gladly try to accommodate your special dietary needs by custom-preparing a meal using any ingredients that we have available in our kitchen. However, please be aware that none of our menu items are certified as vegetarian. Many of our recipes contain meat, fish, egg and dairy products and normal kitchen operations involve the sharing of cooking and preparation areas, including common fryer oil. Therefore, it is possible for any food item, including fried vegetables, to come into contact with animal products during the preparation and/or cooking process.

Additionally, please be aware that our tomato sauce contains butter.Based on our supplier ingredient information, the menu items you may consider are as follows:

Suggested Menu Options for Lacto-Ovo-Vegetarians (contains egg and/or dairy, but no meat/fish):
Mushroom Ravioli
Salad Dressings: Honey Mustard, Fat Free Creamy Italian, Ranch Dressing
Eggplant Parmesan
Tomato Basil and Cheese Tortellini Soup
Desserts: New York Cheesecake, Lemon Passion Cream Cake, Tiramisu

Suggested Menu Options for Lacto-Vegetarians (contains dairy, but no meat/fish or egg):
Mozzarella Alla Caprese
Tomato Bruschetta
Pizza Margherita
Garden della Casa Salad
Insalata Blu Salad
Fettuccine Alfredo

Suggested Menu Options for Vegans (contains no meat/fish, dairy or egg):**
Any String Pasta with Garlic and Extra Virgin Olive Oil
Tomato Bruschetta – order without Cheese
Garden della Casa Salad – order without Cheese and Croutons
Salad Dressings: Balsamic Vinaigrette, Italian, Roasted Garlic Vinaigrette
Grilled Asparagus and/or Broccoli
Bread** Note: All desserts and fried menu items may come into contact with animal products during the normal kitchen preparation and cooking processes due to cross-contamination. On your next visit to Macaroni Grill, please speak with a manager about your dietary restrictions to ensure that your meal is carefully prepared with your needs in mind. We hope that you are able to choose a meal to your liking and look forward to serving you soon.

Recommendations: Garlic Olive oil Pasta with ingredients of your choice, peasant bread and Garden della Casa Salad – order without Cheese and Croutons( Balsamic Vinaigrette, Italian, Roasted Garlic Vinaigrette for dressing) Enjoy!

http://www.macaronigrill.com

Here is what they said:

Thank you very much for taking the time to send us an email and for your interest in Macaroni Grill. Since there is no single vegetarian eating pattern, our company dietitian has compiled the list below of suggested menu options for various types of vegetarian diets. We hope that you will find this list helpful during your next visit to our restaurant. If an item you desire does not appear on the list below, please keep in mind that our chefs will gladly try to accommodate your special dietary needs by custom-preparing a meal using any ingredients that we have available in our kitchen. However, please be aware that none of our menu items are certified as vegetarian. Many of our recipes contain meat, fish, egg and dairy products and normal kitchen operations involve the sharing of cooking and preparation areas, including common fryer oil. Therefore, it is possible for any food item, including fried vegetables, to come into contact with animal products during the preparation and/or cooking process.

Additionally, please be aware that our tomato sauce contains butter.Based on our supplier ingredient information, the menu items you may consider are as follows:

Suggested Menu Options for Lacto-Ovo-Vegetarians (contains egg and/or dairy, but no meat/fish):
Mushroom Ravioli
Salad Dressings: Honey Mustard, Fat Free Creamy Italian, Ranch Dressing
Eggplant Parmesan
Tomato Basil and Cheese Tortellini Soup
Desserts: New York Cheesecake, Lemon Passion Cream Cake, Tiramisu

Suggested Menu Options for Lacto-Vegetarians (contains dairy, but no meat/fish or egg):
Mozzarella Alla Caprese
Tomato Bruschetta
Pizza Margherita
Garden della Casa Salad
Insalata Blu Salad
Fettuccine Alfredo

Suggested Menu Options for Vegans (contains no meat/fish, dairy or egg):**
Any String Pasta with Garlic and Extra Virgin Olive Oil
Tomato Bruschetta – order without Cheese
Garden della Casa Salad – order without Cheese and Croutons
Salad Dressings: Balsamic Vinaigrette, Italian, Roasted Garlic Vinaigrette
Grilled Asparagus and/or Broccoli
Bread** Note: All desserts and fried menu items may come into contact with animal products during the normal kitchen preparation and cooking processes due to cross-contamination. On your next visit to Macaroni Grill, please speak with a manager about your dietary restrictions to ensure that your meal is carefully prepared with your needs in mind. We hope that you are able to choose a meal to your liking and look forward to serving you soon.

Recommendations: Garlic Olive oil Pasta with ingredients of your choice, peasant bread and Garden della Casa Salad – order without Cheese and Croutons( Balsamic Vinaigrette, Italian, Roasted Garlic Vinaigrette for dressing) Enjoy!

Crispy Fried Tofu

1 block firm tofu

4 tablespoons (60 ml) soy sauce

2 tablespoons (30 ml) olive oil

1 clove garlic, crushed or mashed to a paste

Canola, sunflower or some other kind of healthy vegetable oil for frying (but not olive oil)

6 tablespoons (90 ml) nutritional yeast flakes

4 tablespoons (60 ml) flour

1 Take out the block of tofu and pat dry with paper towels. Cut into bite-sized cubes.

2 Combine the soy sauce, olive oil and crushed garlic together in a small bowl. Combine the flour and yeast flakes together on a flat plate. Pour enough oil into the skillet to cover the bottom of the pan, and heat on medium heat.

3 Roll each tofu cube in the soy sauce mixture and then in the flour and yeast mixture. The coating will stick to the tofu. When the oil is hot, put one of the cubes in the pan. If it starts bubbling right away, the oil is the right temperature.

4 Fry tofu cubes until they’re golden brown. This will only take a few minutes. Drain cubes on paper towels and continue until all the tofu is done this way. Serve hot with a crisp salad.

Makes two servings.

Recipe from Luisa D’Amato and the record.com

Three-bean, five-alarm chili (vegetarian/vegan)

2 to 3 tablespoons olive oil
1 large onion, chopped small
2 cloves garlic, finely chopped
1 large carrot (or 10 minis) chopped small
1 jalapeño, serrano or any other hot chile, finely chopped
1 large green bell pepper, chopped
1 large yellow or red bell pepper, chopped
1 (15-ounce) can pinto beans, drained (or 1/4 pound dried beans soaked and cooked)
1 (15-ounce) can kidney beans, drained (or 1/4 pound dried beans soaked and cooked)
2 (15-ounce) cans black beans drained, (or 1/2 pound dried beans soaked and cooked)
1 small (8 ounce) can corn (or 1 ear cooked and stripped)
1 (28-ounce) can crushed tomatoes
6 cups water
1 (1.25-ounce) package taco or chili seasoning
Cilantro, chopped for garnish
Sour cream, for garnish
Cheddar cheese, grated, for garnish
Tortilla chips, for garnish

In a large sauté pan or wok, heat olive oil over medium heat. Add garlic and onion and sauté 1 minute.

Add vegetables in the following order: carrot, hot pepper and sweet peppers (yellow, red, green). Sauté 1 or 2 more minutes. Don’t overcook vegetables at this point, as they will finish cooking in the soup pot. Remove from heat.

Place drained beans, corn and crushed tomatoes in a large soup pot. Add water and heat to medium-high. Add spice mix and the cooked vegetables. Simmer 30 minutes.

Ladle into bowls and garnish with cilantro, cheese, sour cream and tortilla chips.

Makes 8 servings.
Note: To add a smoky flavor to the chili, brush whole vegetables with oil and sprinkle with salt and pepper. Place in a roasting pan or on a cookie sheet. Bake at 425 degrees for 30 minutes. When cool enough to handle, chop and add directly to pot with the beans and tomatoes.

Recipe from the Salt Lake Tribune and Luke Garrott

http://www.pizzahut.com

The Thin crust, hand tossed dough and pizza sauce are vegan. Go for the Veggie Lover’s Pizza and pineapples and jalapeno’s if you dare! You can order online and request no cheese and extra sauce too! Enjoy.

http://www.littlecaesars.com

Their pizzacrust is vegan according to their website. Go for the Vegetarian Pizza minus the cheese for vegans!

The Crazy Bread without cheese works too! Enjoy!

http://www.littlecaesars.com

Their pizzacrust is vegan according to their website. Go for the Vegetarian Pizza minus the cheese for vegans!

The Crazy Bread without cheese works too! Enjoy!

Godfather’s Pizza

I have heard that the pizza dough, original and taco pizza sauce are vegan. Still waiting for verification.

Godfather’s Pizza

I have heard that the pizza dough, original and taco pizza sauce are vegan. Still waiting for verification.

Lanesplitter Pizza and Pub

They have a great Herbivore pizza with Notta Ricotta a soy based cheese they make on their own thats great! Their pizza dough contains refined sugar.

They also have a Calzones and Roasted Eggplant bake that they cook with the Notta Ricotta cheese. Enjoy!