Browse 3 #vegetarian-base recipes from the TasteBuds community.
A generous spread of cooked pasta, roasted vegetables, fresh herbs, grated cheese, and two simple sauces that lets everyone build their own plate. The vegetarian base is ready to go; meat eaters can add grilled chicken, sausage, or crispy bacon cooked and served separately. Perfect for feeding a crowd with different tastes, and everything stays separate so people can customize without cross-contamination.
A big sheet pan of crispy tortilla chips piled high with all the fixings. The base is purely vegetarian: warm black beans, bubbling melted cheese, bright pico de gallo, pickled jalapeños, and creamy guacamole. Seasoned ground beef or shredded chicken live in separate bowls so everyone can build their own perfect pile. It's the kind of spread that gets people hovering around the pan, layering and grabbing until nothing's left.
Pre-baked flatbreads or naan become personal pizzas in minutes. The vegetarian base layers tangy tomato sauce, melted mozzarella, and sweet roasted vegetables on crisp flatbread. Meat-eaters grab cooked sausage, pepperoni, grilled chicken, or prosciutto from the side and scatter it over their own pizza before a quick final bake. Fresh arugula and a drizzle of balsamic glaze bring brightness and bite to every slice. Perfect for a household where some eat meat and some don't, with no cross-contact if you keep separate tongs and baking sheets.