Vegetarian Substitutes?

danielle_lovesit
danielle_lovesit Posts: 11
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So I've been a pescetarian for about eight months now and I feel great. But sometimes I miss the taste of the foods that I used to eat. Does anybody have any veggie recipes for these dishes?
~Tacos
~Nonmeat meatloaf
~Homemade veggie burgers

Feel free to add anything else you gals/guys like to eat!

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  • saskie78
    saskie78 Posts: 237 Member
    Here are a few I like:

    Lentil mushroom meatballs:
    http://ohmyveggies.com/recipe-lentil-mushroom-meatballs/

    Lentil Loaf:
    http://www.fortheloveoffoodblog.com/lentil-loaf/

    Vegan Bean Taco Filling
    http://tinyurl.com/l9s7ek9

    Also, I haven't tried this yet, but they're on my list. Veggie burgers:
    http://nutbutterrunner.com/post/47230965831/roasted-veggie-burgers
  • lsvalliant
    lsvalliant Posts: 3 Member
    Here is a few products that I like and I am not a vegitarian, but I eat them anyways. That should say something!

    Morning Star Chipotle black bean burgers
    Trader Joes veggie marsala burger (good in breakfast tacos)
    veggie patch meatless meatballs
    Medifast vegitarian sloppy Joe

    YUM
  • WillLift4Tats
    WillLift4Tats Posts: 1,699 Member
    Soyrizo is yummy and to me, a very good substitute for the real thing. I also make pescetarian patties with quinoa, fish (whatever I might have on hand), eggs, some breadcrumbs, and whatever veggies and spices I'm feeling that day. pretty much all blended up until you have a good consistency to make patties. Last time, I added roasted jalapenos and onions which gave it a good smokey flavor :).

    Bumping for others' ideas. I don't really care to buy a bunch of pre-made meatless products. I much prefer whole recipes, mostly because you can toy with it for different flavors and make it different every time :)
  • dbmata
    dbmata Posts: 12,950 Member
    ~Tacos
    ~Nonmeat meatloaf

    Grilled Mahi Mahi fish tacos.
    Salmon loaf.
  • puruhutika
    puruhutika Posts: 18 Member
    bump
  • danielle_lovesit
    danielle_lovesit Posts: 11
    Here are a few I like:

    Lentil mushroom meatballs:
    http://ohmyveggies.com/recipe-lentil-mushroom-meatballs/

    Lentil Loaf:
    http://www.fortheloveoffoodblog.com/lentil-loaf/

    Vegan Bean Taco Filling
    http://tinyurl.com/l9s7ek9

    Also, I haven't tried this yet, but they're on my list. Veggie burgers:
    http://nutbutterrunner.com/post/47230965831/roasted-veggie-burgers
    Omg these look great! can't wait to try :love:
  • saskie78
    saskie78 Posts: 237 Member
    Heads up that they all also freeze well! I make them in big batches and freeze for quick lunches, dinners, etc.
  • jagged95
    jagged95 Posts: 24 Member
    Morningstar/Boca products
    Black or pinto beans
    Eggs

    You can use these for meat substitutes in almost every dish =) I have been a vegetarian for 13 years and found that you just have to get creative, a lot of trial and error to see what flavors you like.
  • Sarahnade42x
    Sarahnade42x Posts: 308 Member
    Like mentioned before, Boca/Morningstar make "ground beef" that works really well for tacos.
    These are my absolute favorite veggie burgers. SO good and only 150 cals each: http://www.wholefoodsmarket.com/recipe/mediterranean-veggie-burgers
  • paigemeghan
    paigemeghan Posts: 8 Member
    Theveganstoner.blogspot.com has a recipe for a DELICIOUS lentil loaf. You can modify it however you want and it's superb easy! I even tricked my husband into thinking it was meat! I make it all the time! Just search "lentil loaf" on their website.
  • katoftheyear
    katoftheyear Posts: 16
    Lentils are a GREAT sub for ground meat sort of dishes! I think lentil tacos are great (made some last night) and very simple -- you can even cut down time by adding a taco seasoning packet and some salsa for the flavoured "sauce" instead of making your own. Just add your seasonings (I tend to add a bit of ketchup or tomato paste too for a bit of sweetness) to cooked brown lentils and these will be just fine in a tortilla or taco shell with fixins. :)

    Also, lentil loaf and veggie burgers have a TON of recipes floating around the interweb, it's definitely a good idea to play around with those and see if you find one you like.
    BUT here's mine: I like a simple veggie burger (reminiscent of those chicken burgers from fast food places?) made of cooked rice (brown or white works) and chickpeas (roughly equal amount as the rice), an egg, some salt, and enough breadcrumbs to bind it all together. Pop all the things except breadcrumbs in a food processor, then dump the "paste" into a little bowl and work the breadcrumbs in with a spoon. Shape into little burgers. Pan fry the patties in a little oil until golden on both sides, serve with whatever you like on a nice soft bun. :happy: cheers!

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