I need more vegan/vegetarian recipes!!!!!

MstngSammy

I'm transitioning into a more plant based diet. I am in need of some recipes! Any cool sites?

I could use some more vegetarian friends too...would love to check out some diaries for some ideas

tnqnt

Hi :-). I am vegetarian....feel free to add me :-) don't look at my diary from this past weekend, though...was on vaca so didn't cook :-) :-)

HealthFreak1967

i'm vegan you can check out my diary if you please

elizaberries

this is what i made for dinner tonight:

Black Bean Fajitas

-canned black beans (rinsed)
-red and green peppers
-garlic
-cumin
-chili powder
-salt
-virgin flax seed oil
-salsa
-fajita sized tortillas

Fried Plantains

-plantains
-virgin flax seed oil
-garlic
-salt

RaeLB

My diet is mostly plant based... However, I do consume dairy & I occasionally eat tuna or tilapia.

I made these Vegan Jamaican Veggie Patties for a party the other night & they were a huge hit!

http://www.101cookbooks.com/archives/jamaican-veggie-patties-recipe.html

I also started making my own hummus, this is the current recipe I am enjoying:

http://www.101cookbooks.com/archives/hummus-with-green-goo-recipe.html

They are both from: http://101cookbooks.com/vegan_recipes/

I've also used: http://vegweb.com/ and http://www.veganchef.com/

elizaberries

Vegan Pizza (layer in order)

-ciabatta bread
-pesto (without cheese)
-hummus
-spinach
-tomatoes
-yellow peppers
-black olives

you can use any veggies you want for this, or any kind of bread. it's good on naan, too, but naan has yogurt in it.

elizaberries

Vegetarian Chicken Parm Sandwiches

-morningstar breaded chicken patties
-mozzarella cheese
-marinara
-italian bread
-basil

i bake the chicken, cheese, marinara and basil until it looks melted and gooey and then i put it on the toasted italian bread.

elizaberries

Vegetarian Salisbury Steaks

-morningstar grillers prime burgers
-vegetarian mushroom gravy

elizaberries

Vegetarian Spaghetti

-morningstar or boca crumbles
-spaghetti sauce
-pasta

this one is easy.

ItsPheebs

I'm vegan, feel free to add me. Although I haven't been logging in and/or eating enough the last couple of weeks because of the flu.

Check out Alicia Silverstone's book The Kind Diet for the uber healthy ideas. Chef Chloe Coscarelli also has a book with amazing food in it. They both give great info. Chef Chloe uses sugar (vegan sugar), Alicia doesn't. Alicia also has a website for The Kind Life.

I like vegweb.com and veganchef.com, too. There are some great blogs, too. I'm not much of a cook, but I have great recipes!

elizaberries

Vegetarian Chili

-tomato paste
-stewed tomatoes
-black beans
-pinto beans
-chick peas
-cumin
-chili powder
-garlic salt
-ketchup or sugar
-yellow peppers
-water

i cook this in a crock pot.

mollydubs

I'm a vegetarian who cooks entirely too much. My diary is open and I also blog healthy recipes pretty consistently here: http://quicheaweek.wordpress.com/

elizaberries

Chick Pea Burgers

-canned chick peas (rinsed)
-1 egg
-green peppers or shredded carrots
-cumin
-garlic
-salt
-cilantro
-2 tbsp. flour (any kind)

process all ingredients and form into patties. i refrigerate them to help them firm up and then i pan fry or grill them.

sphyxy

Newly vegetarian, mostly vegan, feel free to add me!! My best friend/roommate is also a vegetarian and it's wonderful to have a meatfree house!

Check out vegan recipes and if you want to modify things to vegetarian just add the dairy. Heads up though, cheeses that say they have enzymes are using Rennet. It's an animal byproduct to me since it's from the cow's stomach : /

Maddi_InBetweenDays

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sabrinchristine

Hey there!! I'm fairly new to this site, but not to veg/vegan recipes. I've been a vegetarian/ sometimes vegan for about a year know and love what i'm doing to my body. What i would suggest is just going slow, like adding veggies to your everyday diet( fresh red peppers to sammies, spinach, avocados, hummus). i frequent the grocery store alll the time to buy fresh fruits and veggies to lay out in the open so when im feeling hungry i go for the apples and carrots and not other thing.


I feel like I'm blabbering on, so ill get right too it!!
My favvvvvvvee types of food are Mediteranian and Asian so alot of rice dishes. Basically i make a big pot of rice and saute a whollllellottt of veggies( anything you can find) on the side. little fresh ginger, chiles and soy sauce and your good to go!!

I also enjoy making felaffels and pita. that to me a good darn meal. maybe some olives on the side. I'm just super into fresh veggies anytime there around. they can spruce up any meal.
Good luck and I hope I was of some help!:)

cloud2011

Try "Eat More, Weigh Less" (the book by Dr. Dean Ornish). Also Rodale Press has some good books, which include vegetarian recipes. I'm not a vegetarian but I'm starting to see there are more creative and delicious things I can try that happen to be vegetarian.

sphyxy

also, check out Ohsheglows, Post Punk Kitchen, vegweb and vegetarian times' websites for some recipes!

MFPLynne

There are many gems here: http://topics.oregonlive.com/tag/going vegan/index.html

This salad is always a hit a potlucks. I usually use Stevia instead of sugar.
Szechuan Black-Eyed Pea Salad: http://www.vegetariantimes.com/recipe/szechuan-black-eyed-pea-salad/

Makeachange2202

Hi, I'm not vegetarian but I eat a lot of vegetarian food. Here's one of my fave's that you could make with a vegetarian cheese substitute, or I have made it without the cheese too. It's important to follow the steps because the texture makes this extra wonderful!
Roasted Quinoa with Potatoes

Adapted from How to Cook Everything Vegetarian

3/4 cup quinoa, uncooked
1 pound potatoes, cut into wedges
3 or 4 cloves of garlic, minced
1 onion, sliced
1 bell pepper, chopped (I used red bell pepper)
1 T crushed red pepper (I used Aleppo Pepper)
1/2 cup shredded cheese (I used Smoked Gouda)
salt and pepper to taste

1. Spread about 1 T olive oil in bottom of 3 qt baking dish. Preheat oven to 400 degrees.
2. Place the potatoes in medium pot and cover with water. Add a little salt. Bring to boil and add quinoa.
3. Boil for about 5 minutes, stirring occasionally.
4. Drain the water. Spread the quinoa and potatoes in baking dish. Add the onion and garlic. Sprinkle with salt and pepper. Drizzle with about 1 T olive oil. Stir to coat.
5. Place in 400 degree oven and roast for about 15 minutes.
6. Remove from oven and add the pepper. Roast for another 10 minutes until the potatoes are tender.
7. Add the crushed red pepper and season to taste. Sprinkle cheese over the top and return to oven until the cheese is melted, about 5 minutes.

This is better than Mac n Cheese for comfort food!

letsgiveup

Came here to make sure someone mentioned Post Punk Kitchen: http://www.theppk.com/

Make sure to check out her cookbooks, especially Appetite For Reduction for MFP purposes (many of the recipes seem to be in the database, and the book helpfully lists nutritional info). The others are all great as well (Veganomicon and Vegan With A Vengeance are the standouts) but not necessarily so much with the low-calorie compared to "Appetite". Everything we've ever tried from her books has been amazing.