Meatless Mondays

RachelMoreschi

I was just curious to hear what people make for those days. I'm not trying to
become a Vegan or Vegetarian but I would like to decrease the amount of meat I consume but still get the right amount of nutrition (especially iron and protein).

Gel_W91

whatever you would usually have but without the meat?
stir fry..omelettes..pasta dishes, rice, potatoes, soup, quiche ect...

and you won't miss iron and protein for one day a week, but you can find them in many other things bar meat

eggs, yogurt, cheeses, nuts, veg ect

isulo_kura

As a Vegan there really is no issue with Iron or Protein. I have no problem getting enough of these 7 days a week so one day you will have no issues. People seem to assume Veg doesn't have Protein or Iron for example a cup of broccoli has 4 g of protein. Just plan a balanced days menu and you'll have no issues. Google is your friend for some great recipes as are places like Peta. Good Luck and enjoy your food

taunto

beans. They are very hearty and have a meaty texture to them. I like to make a bean salad or kidney beans curry (Super delicious btw).

Lentils are another option. Lentil soups are always good.

tiptoethruthetulips

A couple of recipes I like to make are linked below. For the stew I like to add a can of chick peas. For both of them I like to soak the red lentils even though they do not need soaking, they then cook a lot quicker and dissolve making a really nice creamy like sauce.

http://www.onceuponachef.com/2014/02/smoky-chickpea-red-lentil-vegetable-soup.html

http://www.food.com/recipe/easy-lentil-stew-191459

barb106

The chickpea and red lentil soup looks delish and I have all the ingredients! I just printed it off to cook it up tonight. Thanks!

leggup

Indian foods are often meatless. Palak paneer, curries, etc. Ethoipian food is also primarily lentil-based.

My favorite way to cook tofu is to get extra firm tofu and press it out for 2-3 hours (you put it on paper towel and then weigh it down with something- I use a second plate with a bottle of dish soap on top). Then I slice it thin and season both sides with salt and garlic powder. Heat oil in a pan and then pan fry about 7 minutes per side and do not move it around while it cooks. So good. I then eat it with steak sauce and about 300 g of broccoli cooked in the same pan.

honeysprinkles

A simple but favorite meal that I've been making a lot recently is just brown rice (I buy some that just needs to be microwaved for 3 mins (from frozen) so it's really easy), chick peas (canned, reduced sodium), 100 calorie portion of guacamole, and some feta cheese. I think it's delicious too, and it's really filling!

honeysprinkles

honeysprinkles wrote: »

A simple but favorite meal that I've been making a lot recently is just brown rice (I buy some that just needs to be microwaved for 3 mins (from frozen) so it's really easy), chick peas (canned, reduced sodium), 100 calorie portion of guacamole, and some feta cheese. I think it's delicious too, and it's really filling!

it's also good with black beans too, and probably most other types of beans or veggies!

Whittedo

I was a Meatless Mondays adherent before I started this lifestyle change. My diary is open so feel free to browse my Mondays. Today I am going to try the Chickpea and Rice salad that was featured in the MFP blog early last week. I will probably add smoked tofu to it. I love smoked tofu.

tekkiechikk

I love PBFit peanut butter replacement... it's a new staple for me to Meatless Mondays. PBFit and apricot jelly sandwich for lunch today with a fruit cup.

Anything with beans and rice is a winner. Crispy tofu strips. And if I feel like a real treat, Morningstar or Boca burgers with baked french fries.

trisH_7183

Breakfast for dinner. Most breakfast dishes are filling even without meat. A lunch salad with beans,or bean salad adds protein & fiber.Soup is great. Make your own or just use broth base with lots of veggies. Canned,frozen or fresh ,they all work.Try draining,then adding beans to more recipes.

tat2cookie

We are having Mexican stuff sweet potatoes tonight. We use black beans, green chili, cheese, onions, tomatoes, salsa, avocados and plain Greek yogurt.

jamie_reynolds

this is delicious: http://www.twopeasandtheirpod.com/black-bean-and-quinoa-enchilada-bake/

amcook4

I'm a meat eater, but have a few meatless meals every week, because it is cheaper. My meatless meals tend to have a lot of lentils, beans or eggs in them. Once in a great while quinoa, but I've only found a couple of recipes with it that I've enjoyed. My lunch today is leftover soup from last night, vegetable minestrone with chickpeas & beans, and dinner tonight is lentil bolognese.

angelexperiment

If you are looking to sub meat try these: tofu, seitan, tempeh, tvp (textured veg protein), tsp (textured soy protein), quorn products, if you don't mind processed litehouse has good veg burgers, chicken etc. Thats yummy. Cottage cheese, cheese, yogurts. Quinoa is a complete protein too. Lentils and beans and veggies.