Meatless Monday

lesliefence
lesliefence Posts: 15
in Food and Nutrition
This may or may not have already been posted, But does any one here participate in meatless Mondays? What are your thoughts on going meatless for a day? If so what kind of dishes do you like to make? Maybe post some recipes for those of us that do. I have been doing meatless Mondays now for a few weeks and i am finding more often then not that i like veggie only dishes. Plus it does save a bit of money by buying less meat.
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  • whierd
    whierd Posts: 14,025 Member
    This actually sounds kinda cool. I don't restrict any foods, but I think doing something like this for the lulz could introduce me to some delicious new foods.
  • ronrstaats
    ronrstaats Posts: 294 Member
    as soon as the people that came up with Meatless Monday do an all Meat Friday... I will participate... :)
  • annasor70
    annasor70 Posts: 187 Member
    I am vegan so every meal/ day is meat and dairy free for me. Try these sites for great recipes;
    http://ohsheglows.com/2013/01/13/top-15-vegan-recipes-of-2012/
    http://webecoist.momtastic.com/2008/09/01/20-delicious-vegan-meals-recipes-that-dont-suck/
    http://allrecipes.com/recipes/everyday-cooking/vegetarian/vegan/top.aspx

    Well done for giving it a go... it will be good for your body and the earth/ animals.
    It's funny how most folks are so used to eating meat every day that one day without can be challenging :)
  • highervibes
    highervibes Posts: 2,219 Member
    No, I need over 100g of protein/day and the easiest way for me to get that is with meat and fish. Since I have no religious of philosophical reason to avoid it, I don't. What is the purpose of a 'meatless Monday"?
  • billsica
    billsica Posts: 4,741 Member
    cool idea, but it sounds like something from WW2

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  • allaboutthecake
    allaboutthecake Posts: 1,535 Member
    Sorry, too late...already had a steak for din din. :flowerforyou:
  • Pearsquared
    Pearsquared Posts: 1,656 Member
    Frugality makes many of my meals meatless, although I'm not vegetarian. This week was this: http://www.skinnykitchen.com/recipes/sinfully-rich-and-skinny-macaroni-cheese-italian-style/
  • HeadsPoppingOutOfCups
    HeadsPoppingOutOfCups Posts: 115
    I was a vegetarian for several years so I still make some of my favorite vegetarian recipes on occasion. Honestly I tend to just do a big batch of roasted vegetables once or twice a week for dinner, usually after a day with red meat or something meat heavy.
  • JuantonBliss
    JuantonBliss Posts: 245 Member
    No, I need over 100g of protein/day and the easiest way for me to get that is with meat and fish. Since I have no religious of philosophical reason to avoid it, I don't. What is the purpose of a 'meatless Monday"?

    That is a common misconception my dear :) You can get plenty of protein from pastas, veggies, legumes, fruits, etc. You don't need meat or even dairy.
  • JuantonBliss
    JuantonBliss Posts: 245 Member
    I am vegan so every meal/ day is meat and dairy free for me. Try these sites for great recipes;
    http://ohsheglows.com/2013/01/13/top-15-vegan-recipes-of-2012/
    http://webecoist.momtastic.com/2008/09/01/20-delicious-vegan-meals-recipes-that-dont-suck/
    http://allrecipes.com/recipes/everyday-cooking/vegetarian/vegan/top.aspx

    Well done for giving it a go... it will be good for your body and the earth/ animals.
    It's funny how most folks are so used to eating meat every day that one day without can be challenging :)

    I've been wanting to go Vegan for quite some time, but I always go for the dairy :/ I've given up milk but the rest has proven to be troublesome. Maybe I'll do a dairy free Monday and start from there :)
  • chubby_checkers
    chubby_checkers Posts: 2,352 Member
    I made this for dinner: http://www.skinnytaste.com/2013/08/tomato-and-zucchini-frittata.html (it's my profile pic). I had some bacon and a salad on the side. Quick and easy and was pretty good.

    ETA: Obviously, don't eat the bacon to make it a Meatless Monday thing.
  • ostrichagain
    ostrichagain Posts: 271 Member
    Frugality makes many of my meals meatless, although I'm not vegetarian.

    We do two meatless meals a week for the savings and a simple, quick meal to prepare.
    Felafel with greek salad
    Grilled cheese sand with tomato soup
    Cobb salad
    Black bean and squash burritos
    Lentil or chickpea curries
    Pasta carbonara sans the bacon (the kids love this)
  • whierd
    whierd Posts: 14,025 Member
    No, I need over 100g of protein/day and the easiest way for me to get that is with meat and fish. Since I have no religious of philosophical reason to avoid it, I don't. What is the purpose of a 'meatless Monday"?

    That is a common misconception my dear :) You can get plenty of protein from pastas, veggies, legumes, fruits, etc. You don't need meat or even dairy.

    Could you show me an example of obtaining 240g of protein with pastas, veggies, legumes, fruits, etc?

    Not snarky, genuinely curious.
  • Pearsquared
    Pearsquared Posts: 1,656 Member
    Frugality makes many of my meals meatless, although I'm not vegetarian.

    We do two meatless meals a week for the savings and a simple, quick meal to prepare.
    Felafel with greek salad
    Grilled cheese sand with tomato soup
    Cobb salad
    Black bean and squash burritos
    Lentil or chickpea curries
    Pasta carbonara sans the bacon (the kids love this)
    Falafel is ball-shaped heaven. Baked or fried.
  • lesliefence
    lesliefence Posts: 15
    For anyone who is interested, Another member and I have started a Meatless on Mondays group. Feel free to join and post some recipes or look for some inspiration on cutting out meat for a day. Thanks!

    PS. the group is called " Meatless on Mondays"
  • MsMimidoll
    MsMimidoll Posts: 249 Member
    I've been a vegetarian for just about 2you years so every day is meatless for me, although I cook meat nightly for my family.
  • highervibes
    highervibes Posts: 2,219 Member
    No, I need over 100g of protein/day and the easiest way for me to get that is with meat and fish. Since I have no religious of philosophical reason to avoid it, I don't. What is the purpose of a 'meatless Monday"?

    That is a common misconception my dear :) You can get plenty of protein from pastas, veggies, legumes, fruits, etc. You don't need meat or even dairy.

    I would love to see some vegetarian/vegan diaries to get more ideas. Anybody with an open diary eat around 2000 calories with 120g of protein? I'm not opposed to trying something new (especially if I can save money) I'd love to get 120g protein day ideas from vegans or vegetarians.
  • caramelgyrlk
    caramelgyrlk Posts: 1,112 Member
    My employer launched a campaign years ago called Meatless Mondays to encourage us to eat more veggies and allow your creative food juices to flow without meat. Several in my office are now vegetarians as a result and other staff feel they save money on meatless Monday.
  • neanderthin
    neanderthin Posts: 10,220 Member
    My employer launched a campaign years ago called Meatless Mondays to encourage us to eat more veggies and allow your creative food juices to flow without meat. Several in my office are now vegetarians as a result and other staff feel they save money on meatless Monday.
    I probably eat more veg than any 3 vegetarians and I also eat meat and I'm creative in the kitchen because I cook for a living........kinda lame reasoning imo. just eat more veg, veg is delicious............and goes very well with animal protein......of course if the agenda is to convert people to vegetarianism, that's perfectly fine if someone feels that's an improvement in their life, but for me, that would never happen.
  • BaconMD
    BaconMD Posts: 1,165 Member
    Back in February I decided to try reducing my meat intake. Haven't eaten meat (including chicken or fish) since, and I've decided that I will only eat animals I kill myself. I've got a few in my freezer (trout), I'm just not quite ready to drop the vegetarian thing.

    I also reduced my egg intake from 1-2 dozen per week to a dozen or less every couple months, and my dairy intake is quite limited, typically only if I eat out, though I don't go out of my way to avoid it.

    I haven't been exercising much in the last 9 months (since my son was born) so my weight hasn't changed one way or the other very much, BUT I feel leaps and bounds better than I used to. It has to be the meat, or possibly the eggs, that made me feel like crap all the time, even 100+lbs down.

    Anyhow. All that to say, I think it's a good idea, and in order to help you on your Meatless Mondays idea, go here: www.theppk.com - you are welcome.
  • Zaniejane
    Zaniejane Posts: 329 Member
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    Lunch is chick pea salad with humus, seitan and red pepper sandwich ( yummy)
    Dinner is a tofu stirfry.
    I kind of failed because I think I have too many calories ( about 25% calories from protein). Plus there is no room for wine:P


    Btw. This is why I'm not vegan: it is so much easier to meet my daily needs with some Greek yogurt or cheese.
  • EliDC
    EliDC Posts: 18 Member
    I love grilled portobello mushrooms. I marinate them in raspberry walnut salad dressing and grill, then serve on a bun with provolone cheese. So good!
  • highervibes
    highervibes Posts: 2,219 Member
    thanks Mandy! I had to Google seitan! Can you get this at any grocery store? i'll try anything once :)
  • joshdann
    joshdann Posts: 618 Member
    No, I need over 100g of protein/day and the easiest way for me to get that is with meat and fish. Since I have no religious of philosophical reason to avoid it, I don't. What is the purpose of a 'meatless Monday"?

    That is a common misconception my dear :) You can get plenty of protein from pastas, veggies, legumes, fruits, etc. You don't need meat or even dairy.
    So, as a 6'6" man with approximately 220 lbs of LBM... I'm recommended 220+g of protein per day. More if I really want to add some lean muscle mass. I've not been able to find a way to get anywhere near that much protein from those sources without either killing my macros and calorie goals, or being uncomfortably full at all times. If you have info to the contrary I'd really like to read it.
  • Zaniejane
    Zaniejane Posts: 329 Member
    You can't buy seitan at my local grocery store, but apparently it can be found in grocery stores. I make my own out of wheat gluten which can be found at grocery stores and at health food stores. I buy nutritional yeast at health food stores, this isn't necessary but it does add B 12 which is important and yummy:). There are lots of recipes online. I have a Favourite which is seasoned with ginger, garlic, brags, sage and thyme.

    I need to do lots of home cooking to be vegan. On weekends I make seitan, curried lentil and quinoa soup and a chili or so etching similar to last the week.

    I think this thread is about meatless Mondays which means vegetarian to me.....there are many casseroles that have cheese in them like cannelloni, moussaka, quiche, or Mac and cheese which are meatless.

    I also should also mention all the convenient meatless products that can be bought
    Like hot dogs and burgers, etc.: some provide protein that is on par with chicken or beef.
  • Zaniejane
    Zaniejane Posts: 329 Member
    No, I need over 100g of protein/day and the easiest way for me to get that is with meat and fish. Since I have no religious of philosophical reason to avoid it, I don't. What is the purpose of a 'meatless Monday"?

    That is a common misconception my dear :) You can get plenty of protein from pastas, veggies, legumes, fruits, etc. You don't need meat or even dairy.
    So, as a 6'6" man with approximately 220 lbs of LBM... I'm recommended 220+g of protein per day. More if I really want to add some lean muscle mass. I've not been able to find a way to get anywhere near that much protein from those sources without either killing my macros and calorie goals, or being uncomfortably full at all times. If you have info to the contrary I'd really like to read it.

    I tried to make a 240gm protein day. Calories are pretty high though.

    Honestly, I personally have a hard time having 100 grams a day. (It would be easier if I didn't drink wine).
    But I've made a choice, and I'm pretty confident I'll be getting stronger and building muscles once I start training:)
  • Zaniejane
    Zaniejane Posts: 329 Member
    Check out my diary. Plant based, it fit my macros, over 100 grams of protein, tasty, and I still fit in some wine!

    Ok I did eat 1 ounce of goat's cheese. But that was only four grams of protein.

    I'm not trying to convert anyone, I just took this on as a challenge for myself because I do usually fall under with protein.
  • joshdann
    joshdann Posts: 618 Member
    I for one appreciate the lack of conversion attempt :)

    so, for someone my size, who needs 220g+ of protein per day... do you think I could go 100% plant-based and stay healthy? What about if I also want to build some lean muscle?
  • zeebruhgirl
    zeebruhgirl Posts: 493 Member
    I for one choose death.
    Meat meat meat meat meat. Meat all day everyday. MEAT.
  • Zaniejane
    Zaniejane Posts: 329 Member
    I for one appreciate the lack of conversion attempt :)

    so, for someone my size, who needs 220g+ of protein per day... do you think I could go 100% plant-based and stay healthy? What about if I also want to build some lean muscle?

    Yes. I *think* you could stay healthy and build muscle on a plant based diet if you read up on it a bit and make sure you have what you need. ( B12 is very important ) But if you like whey protein, meat and other animal products, and it's working for you, why would you?

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