New ovo-vegetarian

elisabirnbac

Hi,

I'm looking for some ovo-vegetarian (no dairy or meat, I eat eggs) meal and snack ideas that will help keep me energized during the day and build muscle!

I'm a university student and have a hard time with dark greens like spinach and broccoli so I'll usually add that to a smoothie.

Thank you so much, I'm kinda desperate and looking up recipes is too time consuming when you're busy with school!

Anonymous_fiend

Since I need to find ways to sneak protein in I find homemade granola or trail mixes a good snack. You know exactly what's in them and can makes into bars way cheaper. Seeds, fruit, nuts, and protein bars. I'm currently addicted to sprouts vegan meals when I'm busy. Or veggie patty breakfast burritos.

http://holycowvegan.net/indian-vegan-recipes/
http://www.wisebread.com/35-slow-cooker-recipes-for-busy-or-lazy-vegetarians

I like these recipes but have only made a couple since I'm travelling. These are good for a time and money stressed student.

Anonymous_fiend

Also I think there's a couple threads here with more/tested recipes

subcounter

Eating eggs definitely will make it easier in terms of protein. If it was me, I would make a nice onion & tiny cubed potato fry with a small amount of oil, and mix it with scrambled egg whites. Some type of tomato sauce on top with optional but very appreciated spices. Can add refried beans and some kind of pickled Jalapeño's on top too. This, depending on the servings you use, will definitely keep you energized with enough carbs and protein for the whole day. Takes me about 10 min's to make this.

apullum

If you're specifically looking for high protein portable snacks:
- hummus and veggies/crackers
- roasted edamame or chickpeas
- protein bars or shakes--prepackaged or homemade
- overnight oatmeal with protein powder (https://dashingdish.com/recipe/brownie-batter-overnight-protein-oatmeal)
- protein powder mug cake (https://eatteachlaughcraft.com/food/30-second-fudgy-protein-brownie-mug-cake-recipe-gluten-grain-free/, works just fine with regular white flour)
- vegan cheeses, like Daiya
- vegan jerky, like Primal strips
- nuts
- hard boiled eggs

As far as main dishes, I like to cook a big batch of beans in a crock pot and then use them in different ways during the week. For example, if I make black beans, then we'll probably have burritos, black bean burgers, beans and rice, etc. If I make chickpeas, then we'll probably eat chickpea curry, hummus, falafel, maybe sandwiches with pesto.

Lentils cook faster than beans, so they don't need the crock pot. This is my favorite lentil recipe: http://itdoesnttastelikechicken.com/2016/04/20/sweet-korean-lentils/

Tofu and tempeh are both cheap, but require a little more time to prepare. I like this tofu recipe: http://www.kalynskitchen.com/2012/10/spicy-sriracha-tofu-peanut-butter.html
and this tempeh recipe: http://www.isachandra.com/2010/08/garlicky-thyme-tempeh/

Scrambled tofu is a classic and is one way to get in your veggies. Here is a basic recipe, but you can throw in pretty much whatever vegetables and seasonings you like: http://www.thewannabechef.net/2012/01/25/scrambled-tofu-2/

If you have some time on a weekend, you might make a batch of seitan in the crock pot. It freezes very nicely. You can buy seitan, but it's far cheaper to make it yourself. Unfortunately the recipe I've been using is in a book, but here is an example that I haven't tested: http://catheolson.blogspot.com/2011/11/slow-cooker-seitan.html

Of course, there are many frozen vegetarian proteins for when you just want to heat up something quickly. If you've got a Trader Joe's, they have good and affordable options (I like the crispy tenders, vegan tikka masala, and pizza burgers). Morningstar is pretty easy to find and cheaper, but I prefer Gardein. Tofurky and Gardein both make vegan "hot pocket" style sandwiches. If you have access to a higher end grocery store, you'll find other brands as well, but the price will likely go up.

UltraVegRunnerBabe

Oatmeal with hazelnut butter, molasses, and blended banana and spinach.

estherdragonbat

I tend to snack on popcorn, Yves veggie dogs, homemade sorbets and lower calorie desserts (I have a maple apple cake that's 140 calories per 1/12 of an 8x8 pan) and occasionally, if I've been eating low for the day, hummus on bread or crackers.

MlleKelly

Try shakshuka without the feta cheese...there's a great recipe on BudgetBytes.com. For a college student, that's a great website for a lot of recipes. I make a lot of them vegetarian by switching out the beef or chicken broth with veggie broth or using vegetarian meat substitutes in recipes.

Great recipes from BudgetBytes.com to try:
White Chik'n Chili (replace real chicken with a substitute)
Smoky White Bean Shakshuka
Week night black bean chili (I use vegetarian breakfast turkey or tofu instead of the ground turkey)
Dragon Noodles (a little high in fat, but AMAZING if you like it spicy)

There's a whole section of vegetarian recipes, but scope out the meat ones as well because there are so many that are easy to make vegetarian.

Good luck!

goldenbeaut

i'm a university student as well and I'm a vegetarian. I always have overnight oats (made with oats, almond milk, chia seeds and whatever topping you like), a fat PB&J (I add hemp hearts in the middle of my PB&J. 2TBS is about 6 g of protein, if i remember correctly!), a protein and lara bar and a banana on me when I'm on campus.

AnarchistKitchen

Here's 6 vegan veggie burger recipes. I bet you could mix eggs into any of these recipes to boast the protein count!

Vegan Mushroom Oat Burger, Pizza Quinoa Burger, Cauliflower Lentil Burger, Green Vegetable Burger, Zucchini Burger, Hawaiian Burger
https://richbitchcooking.wordpress.com/2017/02/15/6-veggie-burger-recipes-vegan/