104 vegetarian meals

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godblessourhome
godblessourhome Posts: 3,892 Member
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i was reviewing my new year's resolutions to track my progress (does anyone else do this? i know, d.o.r.k.) and one of my goals was to start feeding my family two meatless meals a week. i can honestly say that we average one vegetarian meal a week, but i'd really like to focus on adding another one to my menu each week.

can you help me come up with 104 vegetarian meals that focus on protien (2 growing football players, one meat-loving husband and pcos-low-carb me)?

some of the meatless meals we have done already are:
cheese enchiladas
black bean burritos
veggie soup
veggie kabobs
spinach pesto on wheat pasta with cherry tomatoes, yellow peppers and parmesan cheese
four cheese stuffed mushrooms
tokyo-joe style veggie bowl with brown rice
grilled cheese and tomato sandwiches
potato corn chowder
corn and broccoli calzone
vegetable barley soup
veggie quiche with green chili (no pork)
minestrone soup
four cheese and red pepper panini
baked mac and cheese
vegetable lasagne
fried egg sandwiches
eggplant parmesan
strawberry and cream cheese stuffed french toast
open-faced pesto feta sandwich
pizza pinwheels
cauliflower soup
chili relleno casserole
red beans and rice
fetticini alfredo
spanikopita
easy cheesy broccoli chowder
egg salad sandwiches
roasted ricotta risotto
corn and bean soup
biscuits and chocolate gravy
breakfast burritos
zucchini, tomato and provolone bake
grilled tomato, gouda and pesto on a bagel
portabella philly cheesesteak sandwich
butternut squash ravioli with ragu
manicotti alfredo
loaded baked potatoes
blue cheese bread and tomato soup
mushroom ravioli with red peppers and wilted spinach
rice, zucchini and corn salad
pumpkin curry with cashews
portabella spagetti with spagetti squash
crockpot lasagne-spinach pie
tapas plate with marinated chickpeas and roasted red pepper spread
cucumber and cottage cheese sandwiches
five-layer dip with blue corn chips
blue cheese pizza
loaded baked potato soup
miso soup and edamame

**we do not eat tofu. *gag*
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  • smuehlbauer
    smuehlbauer Posts: 1,041 Member
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    bumbity-bumb-bumb-bump
    Holy yummy sounding!
    Thanks for the ideas!
  • NotAllWhoWanderAreLost
    NotAllWhoWanderAreLost Posts: 615 Member
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    try making channa masala... Its easy and has lots of protein for your football players :) Serve them some warmed naan (a flatbread) on the side and a dollop of plain yogurt. Make it as spicy (or not) as your family likes. I like mine with a cool and sweet fruit salad as a side. For some reason, i like the mix of hot and spicy with cool and sweet :)

    Enjoy!
  • Kminor67
    Kminor67 Posts: 900 Member
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    One thing I didn't see on your list is fried rice. Add in lots of veggies, like bell peppers, asparagus, peas, carrots, bean sprouts, and broccoli. Using brown rice increases the fiber and flavor, and the egg in the fried rice adds protein. Also, I know you said you didn't like tofu, but if you crumble it up and throw it in with the egg, it adds a lot of protein and you don't even notice it's there! Good luck!
  • Mindful_Trent
    Mindful_Trent Posts: 3,954 Member
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    I'd highly recommed the seitan recipe I posted about - http://www.postpunkkitchen.com/forum/viewtopic.php?pid=305944
    It tastes a bit like spicy sausage or pepperoni, and personally I find the texture MUCH better than Tofu (which I noticed you don't eat).

    That recipe could easily be modified if you wanted a not-so-spice-full version to use in receipes that called for something a bit more plain. I googled Seitan recipes and found a TON - it's quite versatile.
  • HealthyChanges2010
    HealthyChanges2010 Posts: 5,831 Member
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    bumbity-bumb-bumb-bump
    Holy yummy sounding!
    Thanks for the ideas!
    what SHE said.....:tongue:
  • queenmedusa
    queenmedusa Posts: 247 Member
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    Don't think I saw daal on your list - it's made with lentils and you can add extra veg if you feel like it (such as peppers, spinach, squashes).

    I also do zucchini, carrot and tagliatelle strips cooked with garlic and olive oil. Really quick and simple.

    Spinach and chickpea curry
    Butternut squash risotto
    Fajitas

    And loads of 'chuck it in the pot' stuff (I'm a veggie - we know better than to mess around with food!) LOL
  • coolstacey6
    coolstacey6 Posts: 83 Member
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    bump
  • beutiful5678
    beutiful5678 Posts: 58 Member
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    bump! i need meal ideas!
  • kickitlarson
    kickitlarson Posts: 204 Member
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    QUINOA!!!! A complete protein and easily used by the human body. Use it anywhere you would use rice to pack your meal full of more nutrition. Also sprout it and put on salads, wraps, sandwiches, and even over cereal or oatmeal. Quinoa is extrememly versatile & quick to prepare.....check out this thread on food.com with tons of recipes!!

    http://www.food.com/bb/viewtopic.zsp?t=335438
  • melodyg
    melodyg Posts: 1,423 Member
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    Taco Soup (the recipe calls for ground turkey but it is great without as well!)
    http://recipes.sparkpeople.com/recipe-detail.asp?recipe=872639

    Black Bean and Corn Quesadillas
    http://allrecipes.com/Recipe/Black-Bean-and-Corn-Quesadillas/Detail.aspx

    Breakfast Casserole (the recipe calls for sausage but it is just as good putting in veggies instead)
    http://recipes.sparkpeople.com/recipe-detail.asp?recipe=885705

    French Onion Soup
    http://recipes.sparkpeople.com/recipe-detail.asp?recipe=857593

    Broccoli Quiche
    http://allrecipes.com/Recipe/Easy-Broccoli-Quiche/Detail.aspx

    Spinach Lasagna Rolls
    http://allrecipes.com/Recipe/Spinach-Lasagna-Rolls/Detail.aspx

    Tomato Green Bean Soup
    http://allrecipes.com/Recipe/Tomato-Green-Bean-Soup/Detail.aspx

    Wow, I didn't realize how many new veggie recipes I'd tried lately! We often do spaghetti with marinara sauce or veggie pizza as well.
  • kickitlarson
    kickitlarson Posts: 204 Member
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    Here is a search on food.com for vegetarian without soy, main dish & sorted by most popular....(some may still have soy - I just took is out as main ingredient)....curry, falalfel, all types of bean dishes...
    http://www.food.com/recipe-finder/vegetarian,main-dish?Ns=recipe_mostpopular|1&excl=301,372,106,195

    Also here is a download for More Than 1000 Vegan Recipes (its an application & I have downloaded & Norton came back with it being safe). There is a lot of soy however I really use it for the ethnic categories...well the Asian catergory has soy but you can always substitute mushrooms in stir frys, in some baked goods bananas work instead, and eggplant actually works in others :D
    http://www.mediafire.com/?3s3m03lgljod7e7
  • melodyg
    melodyg Posts: 1,423 Member
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    Oh, and lentil soup or just pinto beans and tons of other veggies too.
  • LaSirena29
    LaSirena29 Posts: 84
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    I'd recommend you take a look at two of my favorite food blogs....

    http://www.101cookbooks.com

    http://vegandad.blogspot.com/

    Lots of yummy vegetarian food recipes.
  • nikiswimr
    nikiswimr Posts: 150 Member
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    Bump! I need this topic, I'm running out of new vegetarian things to make
  • annecolorgreen
    annecolorgreen Posts: 116 Member
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    what great ideas! my daughter is vegetarian and I have so much trouble coming up with things for the family...thanks!
  • eeelastic9
    eeelastic9 Posts: 24
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    I LIVE off of FarEast brand Rice Pilaf and Lentil mix. It's delicious, full of protein, and you can add your own seasonings and a pinch of cheese to change up the flavor!
    I'm the only vegetarian in my family and I'm rubbish at cooking, so it's a great choice for me. I can prepare stuff that comes in a box. :bigsmile:
  • kelika71
    kelika71 Posts: 778 Member
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    Bump
  • amelia_atlantic
    amelia_atlantic Posts: 926 Member
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    BUMP! GREAT IDEAS!
  • godblessourhome
    godblessourhome Posts: 3,892 Member
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    try making channa masala... Its easy and has lots of protein for your football players :) Serve them some warmed naan (a flatbread) on the side and a dollop of plain yogurt. Make it as spicy (or not) as your family likes. I like mine with a cool and sweet fruit salad as a side. For some reason, i like the mix of hot and spicy with cool and sweet :)

    Enjoy!

    i have never heard of this before but i looked up a recipe on allrecipes.com and it looks fabulous! thanks for the idea!
  • godblessourhome
    godblessourhome Posts: 3,892 Member
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    One thing I didn't see on your list is fried rice. Add in lots of veggies, like bell peppers, asparagus, peas, carrots, bean sprouts, and broccoli. Using brown rice increases the fiber and flavor, and the egg in the fried rice adds protein. Also, I know you said you didn't like tofu, but if you crumble it up and throw it in with the egg, it adds a lot of protein and you don't even notice it's there! Good luck!

    thanks! good one.

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