Building a satisfying dinner that doesn’t contain meat can be a challenge for many cooks. Recipes can rely on unfamiliar ingredients—things like brown rice and tofu or mirin and coconut milk. In addition, many vegetarian dishes require new modes of building flavor. In this lesson, you will learn how to build a successful vegetarian dinner. We focus on key vegetarian ingredients; pantry staples, as well as easy techniques for building flavor in meatless dishes. You will learn to prepare a hearty vegetarian chili, a classic Indian curry made with vegetables, and a Japanese-style brown rice bowl with crispy tofu and crunchy vegetables. This lesson is suitable for all kinds of cooks, including those who want to eat healthy vegetarian meals on occasion.