As the 2013 football season culminates in today's Super Bowl, we want to celebrate the traditional food of the game's host city -- New Orleans. Here is a recipe round-up of signature cajun and creole dishes. The catch is all these recipes are vegetarian and vegan!
Easy Red Beans and Rice
Sarah Voisins recommends using sugar-free canned red beans. Purée them in a food processor to help speed up the cooking process. Cajun-Spiced Tempeh Po' Boys
Tempeh is a soy-based patty. Its meaty texture means chances are you won't miss the traditional roast beef or fried shrimp in this sandwich. Okra Gumbo with Chickpeas and Kidney Beans
The vegan dish has a shorter prep time than other recipes and uses beans, giving the plate a rich color. If you're not a fan of okra, replace it with eggplant or green beans. Roasted Winter Vegetable Jambalaya
This may not be your traditional New Orleans jambalaya recipe, but gardeners will appreciate being able to use up some staples from the root cellar -- parsnips, carrots, sweet potatoes and whatever other root veggies you have laying around. Vegan Beignets
Beignets are deep-fried French pastries. This recipe substitutes the milk and eggs used in traditional recipes with Egg Replacer and coconut milk.
