SophisticatedBreakfast
Burrata & Heirloom Tomato Tartine with Basil Oil
Silky cheese on grilled sourdough, sun-ripened tomatoes, finishing salt
555 cal · 17g protein · 23 min
Cuisine & diet · 292 recipes
Vegetarian Italian-Style Recipes
Vegetarian dishes in the Italian idiom — real recipes with macros. Every recipe below is from the Delicious.com kitchen, with full method, macros and a one-tap grocery list.
Sophisticated
SophisticatedDessert
Orange Blossom Panna Cotta & Crispy Pistachio Brittle
Silky custard, candied lemon peel, pistachios in burnt sugar
771 cal · 11g protein · 33 min
SophisticatedDessert
Charred Lychee Panna Cotta with Crispy Sesame Tuile & Yuzu Curd
Silky coconut-lychee cream with bright citrus curd and shattered sesame crisp
94 cal · 1g protein · 40 min
IntermediateAppetizer
Crispy Polenta Coins with Charred Lemon, Coriander Oil & Whipped Ricotta
A surprising play of crisp, creamy, and bright—pure technique.
394 cal · 7g protein · 42 min
SophisticatedBreakfast
Burrata Scramble with Heirloom Tomato Jam & Crispy Sage Oil
Silken eggs elevated with fresh cheese and aromatics
397 cal · 12g protein · 30 min
SophisticatedLunch
Crispy Polenta Cake with Wild Mushroom Ragù & Aged Balsamic
Cornmeal rounds with earthy depth and umami finish
941 cal · 26g protein · 75 min
SophisticatedIn-between
Charred Peach & Burrata Crostini with Black Pepper Oil
Stone fruit and fresh cheese on a charred bread foundation
537 cal · 13g protein · 22 min
IntermediateDessert
Brown Butter Peach Panna Cotta with Honey Crisp
Silky, nutty cream with fresh peach and shattered caramelized honey—refined but approachable
472 cal · 5g protein · 23 min
IntermediateDessert
Brown Butter Panna Cotta with Roasted Pear & Crispy Sesame Brittle
Silky custard infused with nutty brown butter, topped with caramelized pear and shattered sesame candy
841 cal · 10g protein · 43 min
SophisticatedDessert
Burnt Honey Panna Cotta with Pistachio Crumble
Silky custard infused with caramelized honey, topped with crushed roasted pistachios
536 cal · 9g protein · 38 min
IntermediateIn-between
Roasted Ricotta & Tomato Crostini
Warm, spreadable cheese on toasted bread, jammy tomato on top
603 cal · 15g protein · 30 min
EasyDessert
Lemon Panna Cotta with Crispy Oregano Brittle & Candied Lemon Peel
Silky panna cotta, herbaceous crunch, bright citrus
870 cal · 10g protein · 28 min
IntermediateDessert
Brown Butter & Olive Oil Panna Cotta with Candied Lemon & Pistachio Brittle
Silky Italian custard infused with roasted nutty flavors and sweet-tart candy
913 cal · 12g protein · 27 min
IntermediateIn-between
Pear & Gorgonzola Crostini
Crispy bread, creamy blue cheese, sweet pear
489 cal · 9g protein · 14 min
IntermediateBreakfast
Seared Polenta Cake with Soft Egg & Charred Tomato
Crispy cornmeal base topped with jammy yolk and smoky roasted tomato
368 cal · 13g protein · 30 min
IntermediateAppetizer
Charred Broccolini & Anchovy Butter Crostini
Toasted sourdough, whipped anchovy butter, charred broccoli, crispy breadcrumb dust and lemon zest
807 cal · 22g protein · 25 min
IntermediateDessert
Brown Butter Panna Cotta with Roasted Fig Compote
Silky custard infused with nutty brown butter, topped with slow-roasted figs and crispy almond tuile
594 cal · 8g protein · 60 min
SophisticatedDessert
Coconut Panna Cotta with Tamarind Caramel & Sesame Crisp
Silken coconut cream with bright tamarind edge and sesame shards
673 cal · 9g protein · 35 min
SophisticatedDinner
Mushroom & Polenta Terrine with Red Wine Gastrique
Sophisticated vegetarian centerpiece—layered, structured, and restaurant-worthy
819 cal · 22g protein · 90 min
IntermediateLunch
Pan-Seared Polenta Cake with Charred Tomatoes & White Beans
Crispy-edged polenta, silky beans, sweet-tart tomatoes
816 cal · 27g protein · 36 min
SophisticatedIn-between
Butterscotch and Sea-Salt Panna Cotta Cup
Silken vanilla custard with a warm caramel layer and toasted-nut crumble.
802 cal · 27g protein · 28 min
EasyDessert
Black Sesame Panna Cotta with Miso Caramel & Crispy Rice Crunch
Silky, earthy panna cotta with sweet-salty caramel and textural snap
665 cal · 9g protein · 22 min
SophisticatedAppetizer
Charred Okra and Ricotta Crostini with Hot Honey
Crispy rounds of sourdough topped with fresh ricotta, charred spiced okra, and a drizzle of cayenne-infused honey.
896 cal · 28g protein · 45 min
SophisticatedIn-between
Sake Poached Peach & Burrata Gelée with Crispy Tofu Skin
Delicate stone fruit essence in silken gelée with sweet dairy and shatter texture
675 cal · 16g protein · 44 min