Vegetarian recipe requests.

Vaklam

I don’t suppose anyone has any good recipe ideas that are vegetarian at all? Just in the process of giving up near and struggling. Too many egg dishes are playing havoc with my weight loss.

mrsbarnett1012

Here's a link to chicken cauliflower fried rice that is delish that you could easily leave the chicken out of. I'd probably just increase the edemame by at least double to increase the protein.

https://www.asweetpeachef.com/chicken-cauliflower-fried-rice/

I also add in a small chopped onion, some fresh grated ginger and some chopped mushrooms.

mrsbarnett1012

You could also do fajitas with portabello mushroom caps instead of the meat. Or add in zucchini, yellow, squash, extra onions and peppers.

You could do bean burritos, or burrito bowls with the above too. Add salsa, guac, whatever you'd like to top.

mjtato

Take a look at this web. I just found it.
https://www.vegetariantimes.com/recipes/diets/low-calorie

2run2ski

Love this site:

http://savvyvegetarian.com/

Do you use quinoa? Great source of protein... (that's not eggs! )

Oh, and if you can eat soy, try tofu and/or tempeh

Tofu recipes : (pressing the tofu makes alllll the difference)
http://www.savvyvegetarian.com/vegetarian-recipes/lemon-pepper-baked-tofu.php
https://www.allrecipes.com/recipe/65066/orange-ginger-tofu-triangles/


Tempeh recipe:
https://www.eatingbirdfood.com/tempeh-butternut-squash-bake/#comment-26058429890059457

georgieamber2

Blend silken tofu with nutritional yeast, salt pepper and some plant milk ((or normal milk)). Fry chopped red onions and garlic then add the sauce and frozen peas ... heat up and serve with tagliatelle pasta or courgetti! V high in protein with no eggs. X

imabeevampire

When I lost weight a couple of years ago I wasn't veggie, this time I am. I still eat eggs but not as often.
A lot of my diet are potato or pasta based, I recently brought the wholemeal extra protein pasta, but get the main amount of it from vegetables.
Rice dishes are next on my list.
I made some red pepper & red onion fajitas the other week with quorn chicken fillets. They were really nice.

veggie16mfp

Add me if you like. Am vegetarian and have created plenty of receipes. Am on 1500 ish calories a day.

katevt78

https://thegardengrazer.com/2015/10/mexican-quinoa-stuffed-peppers.html?m=1

Mexican quinoa stuffed peppers. Delicious!

Westcoastgirl99

I've made this "Superfood Platter" a number of times and it is quite good. With quinoa, mushrooms, kale, almonds and more.

http://www.canadianliving.com/food/recipe/superfood-platter

acpgee

https://www.theguardian.com/lifeandstyle/2010/oct/09/mejadra-recipe-yotam-ottolenghi

amusedmonkey

A lazy vegetarian dish I made the other day, just take a tortilla or flatbread, brush both sides with olive oil, roughly mash some canned beans with any spices and herbs you like and spread them on the tortilla. Add any kind of greens (I like spinach) over the beans, then top with tomato and bell pepper slices. A little bit of salt and pepper on each layer and dried oregano on the top layer. Then into the oven (190-200 degrees C) for 15-20 minutes. I also like drizzling some EVOO over it once it's done when I have the calories. Prep takes less than 5 minutes.

I don't remember where I got this recipe, but it's a life saver when I'm feeling lazy.

misswaza

Carrot soup - vegan:
Lightly fry 2 onions with lid on so soften without browning too much (you can fry in water if that matters to you).
Add some smoked paprika and turmeric and let warm through in oil/water
add chunks of carrot (6 carrots peeled and chopped) and some bouillon in hot water.
Put lid on and allow to cook through for maybe 20mins.
Blitz with hand blender.
For yumminess add some peanut or other nut butter (your decision how much) - can be posh health food kind or sun pat if that is what your budget allows. Blitz again.

Serve in a bowl. Even my 3year old loves this. Turmeric, carrots and nut butter are a fab combo. Sweet, salty creaminess with no cream.

misswaza

Also, let chick peas (garbanzo beans, for the Yanks) into your life - into the form of stews and hummus. Miso paste makes a great broth (tastes beefy) - I like Clear spring Barley miso. Don't boil the miso or you'll kill it. It will also help your gut get things moving. Also lentils are great protein and filling allowing you to cut down on carbs, if that is your thing.

smit7633

https://www.brandnewvegan.com/recipes/best-damn-vegan-chili-ever

This chili recipe comes together quickly. My family enjoys it and ingredients are cheap. When I made it it made 9 cups for about 167 called per cup. There's a corresponding YouTube video if you search Best Damn Vegan Chili.

alicebhsia1

eat more soy foods, tofu, nuts and seeds, bean dishes, lima beans, fava beans... vegetarian split pea soup is supposedly a good protein source (i have a great recipe for it if you'd like)

Finkelstien

acpgee wrote: »

https://www.theguardian.com/lifeandstyle/2010/oct/09/mejadra-recipe-yotam-ottolenghi

i made this because of your post. and it is so good Best thing i have eaten in weeks

acpgee

Finkelstien wrote: »

acpgee wrote: »

https://www.theguardian.com/lifeandstyle/2010/oct/09/mejadra-recipe-yotam-ottolenghi

i made this because of your post. and it is so good Best thing i have eaten in weeks

When you are feeling lazy or short of time pan fry half of the onions to mix in with the spiced lentils and rice, and replace the onion topping with ready made deep fried shallot flakes that you can buy at an Asian supermarket (SE Asia section).

acpgee

https://www.chinasichuanfood.com/di-san-xian-chinese-sauteed-potato-eggplants-and-green-peppers/

I do the deep frying steps for the potato and eggplant in an air fryer. You could also shallow fry if you don't want the calories or big clean up of deep frying.

zerassa

I actually started to eat vegetarian at first because the food was so good and so much cheaper! Eggs are fine, but they can get repetitive. I eat a lot of beans, nuts and seeds to get protein. Tofu is good because the flavour is so neutral you can throw it in almost anything. Also, dry chickpeas cost almost nothing and are really versatile. There's also all sorts of meat substitutes, though I personally find that they're more expensive and not as satisfying.

My go-to formula: 1/2 cup of a grain, a whole bunch of seasonal vegetables, and a vegetarian protein. Right now I'm loving squash, broccoli, spinach, apples, pears, and cauliflower. Just roast or stir fry those and some tofu with garlic and ginger. Serve with a grain (for me, pearl barley because it was on sale) and top with pumpkin or sunflower seeds. The key to fantastic vegetarian food is delicious, seasonal vegetables. I'm obviously on a budget, so the fact that these vegetables are usually cheaper is also a big plus!

My favourite veggie burger recipe:
1 1/2 cup cooked black beans (I buy dried instead of canned, much cheaper)
1/2 green bell pepper, minced
1/4 red onion, minced
1 egg
Breadcrumbs
Salt and pepper
Whatever spices you feel like adding - I like smoked paprika or a mix of cumin, lime juice, and chili powder.
Whatever toppings you like

1. If you've got dry beans, let them soak overnight then boil them in salted water until cooked through.
2. Mash up the beans. Put the green pepper and onion into a kitchen cloth and squeeze out as much water as possible.
3. Mix the beans, pepper, and onion in a bowl. Add the egg, salt and pepper, spices, and enough breadcrumbs so it binds together. If the mixture is too wet it won't hold it's shape.
4. Shape into 4 patties and place on a lined baking tray. Toss them in an oven at 350F for about 20 minutes.
5. Serve with whatever toppings you like. My favourites are spinach, tomato, and sriracha mayo.

Honestly, this recipe is super easy and flexible. I really estimated the ingredient amounts, I usually just do it by eye and throw in whatever happens to be kicking around in my pantry. Mushrooms can be really good, or you can use different spices to change up the taste.