Lentils are a tried-and-true vegetarian ground beef substitute. Use them in tacos, sloppy joes, chili, soups, burgers, meat ...

To craft the perfect vegetarian muffuletta ... Try spices like smoked paprika, garlic powder, ground cumin, or oregano to approximate the flavors of salami. You can grill the eggplant slices ...

Lentils cost around $2 a lb and that will yield 5-7 cups of cooked lentils. Ground beef comes in at $4-$8 a lb and yields ...