Meatless Monday: 10 French Vegetarian Recipes For Bastille Day

Stuffed "tomates" and "courgettes" are a staple of French cuisine, but often the stuffing isn't so veggie-friendly. This recipe leaves out the meat and uses lots of healthy grain, herbs, and cheese, so everyone can take part.

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They're vegetarian, but don't let anyone try to pass off these cheese puffs as healthy; the Bastille Day staple is this tasty and rich for a reason. But stick to just a couple alongside your veggie-packed ratatouille and they can't be that bad, right?

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Gratins, like cheese puffs, are not exactly a health food. But if you don't mind a little dairy in the name of the French, this one is about as light, fresh, and pretty as they come.

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A french open-faced sandwich can be topped with almost anything, and it's not hard to make it vegetarian. But it's not necessarily easy to make them as appetizing as this one topped with figs, ricotta, and arugula.

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Like the movie! Even if you don't know the first thing about French culture, you've probably heard of this dish, which takes advantage of some of the summer's best produce: It's chock full of zucchini, peppers and tomatoes.

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French potato normally contains a little less mayo, a little more dijon mustard than its American counterpart, but this one is actually mayo-free and full of healthy vegetables. Aside from a little crumbled goat cheese, there's no dairy in this recipe at all, so it would be easy to turn this into a vegan-friendly dish, too.

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This quintessential French dish might seem a little heavy for Bastille day festivities, but this vegan version might be a good way to squeeze in your onions without such a hefty dose of dairy.

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Ham, butter, and cheese are the notable features of France's most famous sandwich, the Croque Monsieur, but this lesser-known cousin is full of healthy vegetables and flavorful herbs. Ditch the egg, and — voila! — you have a completely vegan sandwich.

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Crepes don't have to be smothered in nutella or sugar; there are several savory varieties that are just as satisfying, if not more. This roasted vegetable crepe "cake" is one that we're tres interested in trying.

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Martha Stewart isn't a famous French chef, but her red, white, and blue parfaits might be the most famous item on your Bastille Day menu. Of course you don't need us to help you find vegetarian sweets, but what would your celebration be without a festive French dessert?

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