Meatless Monday (1200 cal)

SaraydaB

Hi!

Today I start doing Meatless Mondays (I think it will do good to my body, kind of to "reset") and I always wanted to do it... kind of a personal goal.

I need help with ideas to make this a habit... Today for example I will Have:

*Simple Chia Pudding
*Homemade Bean Salad
* 2 slices of avocado toast
* *Snacks: 1oz almonds, greek yogurt and a banana

Can you please share some meatless ideas? I am eating 1200 calories

Jthanmyfitnesspal

Is there a "Sweetgreens" near you? Their foods are some of the best veggie meals I've had.

Muscleflex79

what kind of "reset" do you think one day a week of no meat will do for your body??

Old_Cat_Lady

In New Orleans, it's a tradition to have Red Beans and Rice on Mondays. Try a tradition?
https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Red_beans_and_rice

Jthanmyfitnesspal

I also like portobello mushroom with melted feta and olive tapenade.

livingleanlivingclean

Omelettes, or eggs (frittata, shakshuka)
Soups - something with beans or lentils
Curried vegies/dahl with rice
Substantial salads with protein, fats, perhaps grain (like quinoa)
Homemade pizza
Smoothies
Stuffed mushrooms
Tofu something (don't know, don't eat it!)
Protein pancakes

SaraydaB

Jthanmyfitnesspal wrote: »

Is there a "Sweetgreens" near you? Their foods are some of the best veggie meals I've had.

Sorry... Fotgot to say I am not from USA... I am from Dominican Republic

SaraydaB

TheWJordinWJordin wrote: »

In New Orleans, it's a tradition to have Red Beans and Rice on Mondays. Try a tradition?
https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Red_beans_and_rice

That sounds actually pretty good! Thanks

2wise4u

TheWJordinWJordin wrote: »

In New Orleans, it's a tradition to have Red Beans and Rice on Mondays. Try a tradition?
https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Red_beans_and_rice

I'm in Baton Rouge and this is the truth! I LOVE red bean and rice.

Good luck with Meatless Mondays!!

cee134

I agree with meatless Monday, but it will not reset the body. It will however add to the environmental benefits of not eating meat raised from corporations that do not care for how they treat the animals or the land.

fuzzylop72

I'd just make what you usually make for dinners, and replace the meat with a veg protein source (legumes, tofu, seitan, something like that) and not try to over complicate things by changing too many things at once (unless you really want to).

SaraydaB

bmitchelmfp wrote: »

I'd just make what you usually make for dinners, and replace the meat with a veg protein source (legumes, tofu, seitan, something like that) and not try to over complicate things by changing too many things at once (unless you really want to).

Thanks

OliveGirl128

bmitchelmfp wrote: »

I'd just make what you usually make for dinners, and replace the meat with a veg protein source (legumes, tofu, seitan, something like that) and not try to over complicate things by changing too many things at once (unless you really want to).

This.

Op I only eat meat 3-4 times a week now but my diet hasn't changed that much-I just use beans daily now etc.

Psychgrrl

You should really try to get a little more protein. Tofu? What kind of meatless Mondays are you practicing? Do you eat seafood, eggs?

SaraydaB

Psychgrrl wrote: »

You should really try to get a little more protein. Tofu? What kind of meatless Mondays are you practicing? Do you eat seafood, eggs?

Not much into tofu/seafood

Eggs yes please yes I am looking for ways to keep it high protein

MommaGem2017

Veggie burgers and a big salad is one of my favorites

KickboxFanatic

Some of our favorite meatless recipes:

http://www.eatingwell.com/recipe/256474/mexican-cabbage-soup/ - Can add quinoa and/or increase beans for extra protein.

http://natashaskitchen.com/2014/04/28/fruit-and-spinach-salad-with-strawberry-vinaigrette/ - The roasted pumpkin seeds really make this delicious. Also, I find that the vinaigrette does 4 salads, not just 2 which cuts down the fat and leaves room for extra walnuts. Yum!

https://plantoeat.com/recipes/11059811/16778967 - just leave off the bacon

http://www.cookingclassy.com/quinoa-vegetable-stew/ - I actually make this one in big batches to eat throughout the week and add chicken when I need a higher protein or larger portion

cmriverside

I do meatless Saturday, but I don't worry too terribly much about hitting my protein goals on that day, it's hard for me to do without going over on calories. I'm nearly always over on protein on every other day so I don't worry about it too much.

I eat a lot of beans and whole grains and Greek yogurt and cottage cheese on that day. Endless ways to mix it up.

olive1968

Skinnytaste has a great recipe for eggs pizzaiola.

debtay123

You-tube videos- there are so great ideas for going meatless- plenty of vegan or vegetarian meals etc.

amusedmonkey

It's a good idea. Helps you think outside the box and introduces you to new things that may become some of your favorites. Most of my week is meatless due to preference. You don't need meat for things to taste good.

If you're looking for a hearty salad that will leave you full, try this:
https://mykitchengems.blogspot.fi/2010/10/turkish-bulgur-salad-kisir.html
The way I like to eat it: I have romaine hearts on the side and spoon some of the salad into the smaller leaves eating it like a finger food. It's almost like a ritual. Larger leaves I just munch on between bites without any dressing or additives because I have the palate of a rabbit.

I have rice pudding or semolina porridge for breakfast sometimes, or even barley grits.

Lentil chilli beats regular chilli in my book, and simple roasted smoked paprika cauliflower is an amazing snack.

Try to branch out and not just fall back on things you already know.

cwolfman13

Curried lentils and potatoes with roasted cauliflower...

alcomer

At Costco I buy these frozen bags of quinoa and kale seasoned with olive oil/garlic, 5 minutes in the microwave, then I put a"fried" egg on top. Very yummy and filling.

bethannien

Cookie and Kate is a really great blog I love to mine for my meatless recipes every now and then.

Chadxx

TheWJordinWJordin wrote: »

In New Orleans, it's a tradition to have Red Beans and Rice on Mondays. Try a tradition?
https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Red_beans_and_rice

Oh yes or beans and cornbread, yum.

As for protein sources, egg whites, Greek yogurt, and cottage cheese are your best bets although there are a few good plant based sources.

Chadxx

TheWJordinWJordin wrote: »

In New Orleans, it's a tradition to have Red Beans and Rice on Mondays. Try a tradition?
https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Red_beans_and_rice

Oh yes or beans and cornbread, yum.

As for protein sources, egg whites, Greek yogurt, and cottage cheese are your best bets although there are a few good plant based sources.

AnnPT77

This salad from the MFP blog was tasty & high protein:

https://blog.myfitnesspal.com/edamame-cranberry-salad/

grinning_chick

Shakshuka is pretty tasty, depending on how you make it. And it can be used for any meal. Many recipes for if run a search engine search. IIRC, a two egg serving of that includes onions, bell peppers, and white beans runs somewhere in the 300-380 calories neighborhood.

Moxie42

This is my favorite vegetarian recipe ever (Black bean & butternut enchiladas): http://www.skinnytaste.com/butternut-squash-and-black-bean/ Even my husband likes it and he's normally a "it's not a meal without meat" kinda guy.

SaraydaB

bethannien wrote: »

Cookie and Kate is a really great blog I love to mine for my meatless recipes every now and then.

Thank you!

kshama2001

Here are 392 recipes for vegetarian entrees. You can use Advanced Search to further sort by featuring beans & lentils, eggs, or cheese (but you won't get any results for all three

http://www.wholefoodsmarket.com/recipe/search/ ?f[0]=field_special_diet:25&f[1]=field_recipe_course:772