More fine dining quality vegetarian dishes that are surprisingly low priced (Photos)

  1. 10 lunch items for $10 at Quench: The newest deal at this hotspot is worth checking out. The Vegetarian Sandwich on their lunch menu is real treat for your taste buds. Loaded with creamy avocado and crispy porcini mushrooms, and smothered in a flavorful olive tapenade, you will not be left unsatisfied. Served on ciabatta bread, with your choice of salad or a mound of irresistible crispy fries, this hearty lunch is available Tuesday through Sunday from 11:30 a.m. to 2:00 p.m.
  2. 3 empanadas, plus dipping sauces and plantain chips for $7 at Panas Gourmet Empanadas: This trendy empanada shop offers over a dozen types of empanadas, 5 of which are vegetarian. Sample them all, each one better than the last! The BrieArt oozes brie cheese, mushrooms, and artichokes, the Smoked Eggplant is stuffed with veggies and mozzarella, the Fiesta is for cheese lovers only, the Popeye takes a healthy turn with spinach and goat cheese, and last but not least, the Tamal is bursting with the flavors of Mexico.
  3. All small pizzas are $14 or less at Ella’s Wood Fired Pizza: The menu at Ella’s features 19 different kinds of pizzas, 9 of which are vegetarian. The Wild Mushroom is especially delicious, with mushrooms, spinach, and creamy goat cheese, and the Verdura is always a popular choice, with basil, parmesan, artichokes, olives, and a rich sun-dried tomato puree. Marinara, Four Cheese, and even a gorgonzola cheese pizza are available as well.

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