Vegetarian meal ideas?!
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My favorite easy meal is black bean dip. 1 can cooked black beans, 1 can corn, 1/2 bunch chopped green onions, 1 large tomato, 1/3 cup cilantro, 1 large avocado, 1 squeezed lime, 2 tbsp vinegar, 2 tbsp olive oil, garlic, salt, pepper to taste. Serves about 4 ppl. And you can use as a dip with chips, Greek yogurt for diet,!if not sour cream on top with shredded cheese. Or eat in a wrap with sour cream or yogurt.0
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Fettuccine alfredo... yeah its pretty much a cheat meal but delicious!0
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For me, lunch is often a big salad with lots of veggies, nuts, beans, etc on top. Today it was sweet potato and broccoli. Some days I bring a home made veggie soup and fruit for lunch. Dinner varies, but some of my favorites: Veggie enchiladas, spinach lasagne, Match meat faux chicken with mashed potatoes and green beans, veg chili and corn bread, lentil & rice casserole, egg fritata with veggies and feta cheese, potato leek soup.0
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What do you normally cook?
I'm not a vegetarian anymore, but when I was, these were my favorites:
Anything with lentils (red lentils + water + sauteed onion & garlic + 1 can tomato + veggie boullion + cumin/curry/coriander (bloomed in oil!!!) + some diced carrots if you want)
Bean chili (sauteed onion + garlic, black beans, pinto, kidney, and white beans w/ can of tomato, can of hominy, and some spices, stuck in the slow cooker for 4-6 hours on low soooooo good oh yes)
Moosewoods vegan lasagne (OH MY GOD SO GOOD - make a ton and freeze servings) http://www.moosewoodcooks.com/2012/03/vegan-lasagna/
Cheese tamales! (i buy them from the store ready made)
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Naan pizzas with Fieldroast sausage, mozzarella cheese, tomatoes, scallion & spinach.
Tempeh tacos with mango salsa.
Nachos with corn, rice & chickpeas.
Bow tie pasta with broccoli, Parm & pine nuts.
Jacques Pepin's Chunky Lentil soup (currently on stove) served with cheddar scones.
Whole roasted cauliflower (painted w/ a mixture of mayonnaise, soy sauce & spices).
Spaghetti squash sautéed with black beans and arugula.
Mexican bake made w/ seitan.0 -
Spaghetti squash with green curry.0
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There are so many great vegetarian cookbooks these days. Buy three or four and you'll be set for years.
America's Test Kitchen Complete Vegetarian
Bittman's How to Cook Everything Vegetarian
Moosewood's Cooks at Home
Madison's The New Vegetarian Cooking for Everyone
Ottolenghi's Plenty and Plenty More0 -
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I've been looking up recipes for a while now: here's a few of my favourite sites. I've tried a few from each and they do not disappoint!
http://www.popsugar.co.uk/fitness/32-Vegan-Lunches-You-Can-Take-Work-37424266#photo-37424264
http://www.buzzfeed.com/melissaharrison/vegetarian-dump-dinners-for-the-crock-pot#.pxVv3DLGP
http://www.buzzfeed.com/annaborges/so-much-protein?crlt.pid=camp.sUbNZYDpPcyw#.ccGmkql4A
http://www.buzzfeed.com/sallytamarkin/clean-eating-meals-for-vegetarians#.fwVmovp520 -
I really love stiry fry with yaki soba or rice noodles, egg, baked tofu, cabbage, bok choy, frozen veggies with lots of garlic, soy sauce and a ton of red pepper flakes! mmm0
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Thanks everyone! I appreciate all the yummy ideas!!
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Chili is an easy thing to take the meat out of. I used a mix of kidney and garbanzo beans with tomatoes and corn. If I could get my 8 year old to eat it I would add onions and peppers.0
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worstcaster wrote: »Chili is an easy thing to take the meat out of. I used a mix of kidney and garbanzo beans with tomatoes and corn. If I could get my 8 year old to eat it I would add onions and peppers.
Can always add tvp for texture and the appearance of a ground beef. We have fooled many a meat eater.0 -
worstcaster wrote: »Chili is an easy thing to take the meat out of. I used a mix of kidney and garbanzo beans with tomatoes and corn. If I could get my 8 year old to eat it I would add onions and peppers.
Can always add tvp for texture and the appearance of a ground beef. We have fooled many a meat eater.
I've always been curious about trying TVP but never actually bought it, do you make any other meals with it that you reccommend??0 -
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What is tvp?
http://www.bobsredmill.com/tvp-textured-veg-protein.html
Textured Vegetable Protein--the info below is from Bob's Red Mill brand which is what we buy. We always use it for chili, but can add to other dishes. If you go to a health food store (or possibly in your local grocery) and definitely in many Asian grocers you can find it in larger chunks/nuggets as well.
"Textured Vegetable Protein is a highly nutritious soy product. It is incredibly wealthy in complete protein and contains no fat, so it is an excellent alternative to meat. TVP® is made from defatted soy flour that has been cooked under pressure and then dried. TVP® is naturally gluten-free and is handled and packaged in our separated, dedicated gluten-free facility. It is routinely tested for cross contamination using R5 ELISA testing protocol to ensure its gluten-free status.
Although TVP® doesn't add much flavor, it's low in fat and calories, contains a wealth of complete soy protein and it's a good source of dietary fiber. Soy contains complete protein with all the amino acids essential to human nutrition, which must be supplied in the diet because they cannot be synthesized by the human body. It is also a good source of iron, magnesium and phosphorus.
Use TVP® as an extender in meat or protein patties and meatloaf, stews and soups. It works great as a protein additive for health bars, salads, cereals, baked potatoes and stuffing. It is very easy to prepare and takes on the flavor of whatever recipe to which it is added, making it an incredibly versatile addition to a wide variety of dishes. Adding TVP® to your favorite cooked dishes is a tasty and simple way to take advantage of soy's bountiful nutrition. Don’t forget to try our delicious Country Chili recipe on the back of the package!0 -
worstcaster wrote: »Chili is an easy thing to take the meat out of. I used a mix of kidney and garbanzo beans with tomatoes and corn. If I could get my 8 year old to eat it I would add onions and peppers.
Can always add tvp for texture and the appearance of a ground beef. We have fooled many a meat eater.
I've always been curious about trying TVP but never actually bought it, do you make any other meals with it that you reccommend??
In theory you could use it where ever you would use ground beef. A good example would be for a lasagna..and of course chili--which can then be used in nachos, tacos, burritos etc...The larger chunks we used to use a lot more as a replacement for chicken in dishes that had sauce. The kids love it (though they still eat and love meat).
We used TVP more when my wife first gave up eating land creatures...probably 20 years ago.
If you are going into Asian grocers, you can also find various mock meats (usually based on Seitan, tofu, yam etc)...some will actually taste like the meat they are 'mocking'.
Today, we use tofu a lot...in all its various forms. Tons of good meals. Even my 2 year old sees it and shouts "Dofu!!"0 -
Vegetable stir fry, baked spaghetti squash casserole (I make mine with spinach, ricotta and mozarella like a lasagna), butternut squash and black bean tacos, vegetarian chili, butternut squash soup, baked potatoes with steamed broccoli and cheddar and greek yogurt.....just some ideas.
Wow all of this sounds good!!!
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I stuff sweet potatoes a lot. My favorite combo is black beans and avocado mashed up with the insides of the potato.0
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I stuff sweet potatoes a lot. My favorite combo is black beans and avocado mashed up with the insides of the potato.
Black beans and sweet potatoes are a favorite combo of mine. soo good!
I also like red lentils. You can't go wrong with ginger, onion, garlic, curry powder or red curry paste. Optional add ins, sweet potatoes or carrots, can of chopped tomatoes, or a half can of coconut milk, lime juice. Best the second day! Serve by itself or over rice.0 -
ModernRock wrote: »There are so many great vegetarian cookbooks these days. Buy three or four and you'll be set for years.
America's Test Kitchen Complete Vegetarian
Bittman's How to Cook Everything Vegetarian
Moosewood's Cooks at Home
Madison's The New Vegetarian Cooking for Everyone
Ottolenghi's Plenty and Plenty More
Bittman's How to cook everything Vegetarian is fantastic. I love those books, he teaches you how to make a ton of variations on a basic recipe.0
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