Meatless Monday (1200 cal)

SaraydaB
SaraydaB Posts: 120 Member
in Health and Weight Loss
Hi!

Today I start doing Meatless Mondays (I think it will do good to my body, kind of to "reset") and I always wanted to do it... kind of a personal goal.

I need help with ideas to make this a habit... Today for example I will Have:

*Simple Chia Pudding
*Homemade Bean Salad
* 2 slices of avocado toast
* *Snacks: 1oz almonds, greek yogurt and a banana

Can you please share some meatless ideas? I am eating 1200 calories ;)
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  • Jthanmyfitnesspal
    Jthanmyfitnesspal Posts: 3,522 Member
    Is there a "Sweetgreens" near you? Their foods are some of the best veggie meals I've had.
  • Old_Cat_Lady
    Old_Cat_Lady Posts: 1,193 Member
    In New Orleans, it's a tradition to have Red Beans and Rice on Mondays. Try a tradition?
    https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Red_beans_and_rice
  • Jthanmyfitnesspal
    Jthanmyfitnesspal Posts: 3,522 Member
    I also like portobello mushroom with melted feta and olive tapenade.
  • livingleanlivingclean
    livingleanlivingclean Posts: 11,751 Member
    Omelettes, or eggs (frittata, shakshuka)
    Soups - something with beans or lentils
    Curried vegies/dahl with rice
    Substantial salads with protein, fats, perhaps grain (like quinoa)
    Homemade pizza
    Smoothies
    Stuffed mushrooms
    Tofu something (don't know, don't eat it!)
    Protein pancakes
  • SaraydaB
    SaraydaB Posts: 120 Member
    Jthanmyfitnesspal wrote: »
    Is there a "Sweetgreens" near you? Their foods are some of the best veggie meals I've had.

    Sorry... Fotgot to say I am not from USA... I am from Dominican Republic
  • SaraydaB
    SaraydaB Posts: 120 Member
    TheWJordinWJordin wrote: »
    In New Orleans, it's a tradition to have Red Beans and Rice on Mondays. Try a tradition?
    https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Red_beans_and_rice

    That sounds actually pretty good! Thanks ;)
  • SaraydaB
    SaraydaB Posts: 120 Member
    bmitchelmfp wrote: »
    I'd just make what you usually make for dinners, and replace the meat with a veg protein source (legumes, tofu, seitan, something like that) and not try to over complicate things by changing too many things at once (unless you really want to).

    Thanks
  • OliveGirl128
    OliveGirl128 Posts: 801 Member
    bmitchelmfp wrote: »
    I'd just make what you usually make for dinners, and replace the meat with a veg protein source (legumes, tofu, seitan, something like that) and not try to over complicate things by changing too many things at once (unless you really want to).

    This.

    Op I only eat meat 3-4 times a week now but my diet hasn't changed that much-I just use beans daily now etc.
  • Psychgrrl
    Psychgrrl Posts: 3,177 Member
    You should really try to get a little more protein. Tofu? What kind of meatless Mondays are you practicing? Do you eat seafood, eggs?
  • SaraydaB
    SaraydaB Posts: 120 Member
    Psychgrrl wrote: »
    You should really try to get a little more protein. Tofu? What kind of meatless Mondays are you practicing? Do you eat seafood, eggs?

    Not much into tofu/seafood

    Eggs yes please ;) yes I am looking for ways to keep it high protein
  • MommaGem2017
    MommaGem2017 Posts: 405 Member
    Veggie burgers and a big salad is one of my favorites
  • KickboxFanatic
    KickboxFanatic Posts: 184 Member
    Some of our favorite meatless recipes:

    http://www.eatingwell.com/recipe/256474/mexican-cabbage-soup/ - Can add quinoa and/or increase beans for extra protein.

    http://natashaskitchen.com/2014/04/28/fruit-and-spinach-salad-with-strawberry-vinaigrette/ - The roasted pumpkin seeds really make this delicious. Also, I find that the vinaigrette does 4 salads, not just 2 which cuts down the fat and leaves room for extra walnuts. Yum!

    https://plantoeat.com/recipes/11059811/16778967 - just leave off the bacon

    http://www.cookingclassy.com/quinoa-vegetable-stew/ - I actually make this one in big batches to eat throughout the week and add chicken when I need a higher protein or larger portion

  • cmriverside
    cmriverside Posts: 34,410 Member
    I do meatless Saturday, but I don't worry too terribly much about hitting my protein goals on that day, it's hard for me to do without going over on calories. I'm nearly always over on protein on every other day so I don't worry about it too much.

    I eat a lot of beans and whole grains and Greek yogurt and cottage cheese on that day. Endless ways to mix it up.
  • olive1968
    olive1968 Posts: 148 Member
    Skinnytaste has a great recipe for eggs pizzaiola.
  • debtay123
    debtay123 Posts: 1,327 Member
    You-tube videos- there are so great ideas for going meatless- plenty of vegan or vegetarian meals etc.
  • amusedmonkey
    amusedmonkey Posts: 10,330 Member
    edited July 2017
    It's a good idea. Helps you think outside the box and introduces you to new things that may become some of your favorites. Most of my week is meatless due to preference. You don't need meat for things to taste good.

    If you're looking for a hearty salad that will leave you full, try this:
    https://mykitchengems.blogspot.fi/2010/10/turkish-bulgur-salad-kisir.html
    The way I like to eat it: I have romaine hearts on the side and spoon some of the salad into the smaller leaves eating it like a finger food. It's almost like a ritual. Larger leaves I just munch on between bites without any dressing or additives because I have the palate of a rabbit.

    I have rice pudding or semolina porridge for breakfast sometimes, or even barley grits.

    Lentil chilli beats regular chilli in my book, and simple roasted smoked paprika cauliflower is an amazing snack.

    Try to branch out and not just fall back on things you already know.
  • cwolfman13
    cwolfman13 Posts: 41,865 Member
    Curried lentils and potatoes with roasted cauliflower...
  • alcomer
    alcomer Posts: 101 Member
    At Costco I buy these frozen bags of quinoa and kale seasoned with olive oil/garlic, 5 minutes in the microwave, then I put a"fried" egg on top. Very yummy and filling.
  • bethannien
    bethannien Posts: 556 Member
    Cookie and Kate is a really great blog I love to mine for my meatless recipes every now and then.
  • Chadxx
    Chadxx Posts: 1,199 Member
    TheWJordinWJordin wrote: »
    In New Orleans, it's a tradition to have Red Beans and Rice on Mondays. Try a tradition?
    https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Red_beans_and_rice

    Oh yes or beans and cornbread, yum.

    As for protein sources, egg whites, Greek yogurt, and cottage cheese are your best bets although there are a few good plant based sources.
  • Chadxx
    Chadxx Posts: 1,199 Member
    TheWJordinWJordin wrote: »
    In New Orleans, it's a tradition to have Red Beans and Rice on Mondays. Try a tradition?
    https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Red_beans_and_rice

    Oh yes or beans and cornbread, yum.

    As for protein sources, egg whites, Greek yogurt, and cottage cheese are your best bets although there are a few good plant based sources.
  • AnnPT77
    AnnPT77 Posts: 34,163 Member
    This salad from the MFP blog was tasty & high protein:

    https://blog.myfitnesspal.com/edamame-cranberry-salad/
  • grinning_chick
    grinning_chick Posts: 765 Member
    edited July 2017
    Shakshuka is pretty tasty, depending on how you make it. And it can be used for any meal. Many recipes for if run a search engine search. IIRC, a two egg serving of that includes onions, bell peppers, and white beans runs somewhere in the 300-380 calories neighborhood.
  • Moxie42
    Moxie42 Posts: 1,400 Member
    This is my favorite vegetarian recipe ever (Black bean & butternut enchiladas): http://www.skinnytaste.com/butternut-squash-and-black-bean/ Even my husband likes it and he's normally a "it's not a meal without meat" kinda guy.
  • SaraydaB
    SaraydaB Posts: 120 Member
    bethannien wrote: »
    Cookie and Kate is a really great blog I love to mine for my meatless recipes every now and then.

    Thank you!
  • kshama2001
    kshama2001 Posts: 28,052 Member
    Here are 392 recipes for vegetarian entrees. You can use Advanced Search to further sort by featuring beans & lentils, eggs, or cheese (but you won't get any results for all three ;)

    http://www.wholefoodsmarket.com/recipe/search/ ?f[0]=field_special_diet:25&f[1]=field_recipe_course:772

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