The function of the underlined noun phrase <em>whichever recipes feature beans and fresh vegetables </em>is that of a direct object. It is the same as saying - I try apples. What do I try? Whichever recipes feature beans and fresh vegetables.
The function of the underlined noun phrase is the direct object.
Explanation:
In the sentence "Now that I am a vegetarian, I try whichever recipes feature beans and fresh vegetables" the phrase "whichever recipes" represents the direct object that is being affected by the action of the verb "try" were "I" is the subject and the active part of the complete sentence. The other options refer to different parts of the speech.
