Vegetarian Recipes and Friends

samathes
samathes Posts: 55 Member
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I'm looking for both. I'm trying to change around my dietary preferences and would like to eat more plant based since I'm only eating meat for the condiments. Inspiration is greatly appreciated!

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  • ashleyconleche
    ashleyconleche Posts: 78 Member
    In the same boat! Do you mind if I add you?
  • samathes
    samathes Posts: 55 Member
    ashleyconleche wrote: »
    In the same boat! Do you mind if I add you?

    I requested you!
  • burningheartss
    burningheartss Posts: 5 Member
    Me, three! I'll send you both requests if that's ok. :blush:
  • renata57
    renata57 Posts: 1 Member
    No reply,was anxiously awaiting reply this question?
  • dmenon24
    dmenon24 Posts: 14 Member
    I just made a batch of this hummus and it was delicious. The next time I will cut down on the sugar but even my husband who despises hummus was super impressed with this one.

    http://www.iwashyoudry.com/caramelized-onion-hummus-recipe/


    Ingredients
    1 tbsp olive oil
    1 medium sweet (or white) onion, diced
    1 tbsp brown sugar
    1 tsp balsamic vinegar
    1 (15oz) can Garbonzo Beans (Chick Peas), drained and rinsed
    1 tbsp Tahini Paste (usually found in the international isle, or near the peanut butters)
    1 clove garlic, pressed
    3 tbsp lemon juice
    1 tsp sea salt
    1/3 cup olive oil, plus more if needed

    Instructions
    1. Start by caramelizing your onions. Add 1 tbsp of olive oil to a sauté pan over medium heat.
    Toss in your diced onions and let them cook, stirring often, until they become soft and turn a
    light golden brown (about 5 minutes). Add the brown sugar and balsamic vinegar and stir to
    combine, letting the onions become coated with the mixture. Cook for an addition 1 to 2
    minutes then remove from heat and let cool completely.

    2. To prepare the hummus combine the garbonzo beans, tahini, garlic, lemon juice and sea salt
    in your food processor. Turn it on and slowly stream in the olive oil through the top chute until
    the mixture is smooth and creamy. Add more olive oil if desired. Add 1 to 2 tbsp of the cooled
    caramelized onions to the hummus and pulse just a few times to incorporate. Place the
    hummus in a serving dish and top with the remaining caramelized onions. Enjoy with pita
    chips or fresh cut veggies!


    Y I E L D S M A K E S A B O U T 2
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  • dmenon24
    dmenon24 Posts: 14 Member
    I just found this one and I think I will try it. The combo of the spices and then adding hummus to this sounds like it would be tasty. Also just found this site and lots of recipe ideas!

    https://veganheaven.org/recipe/vegetarian-lettuce-wraps/

    Vegetarian Lettuce Wraps

    These vegetarian lettuce wraps with quinoa, black beans, and corn make such an easy and healthy meal. One of my favorite vegan recipes for lunch and dinner! They're super healthy and packed with protein. The perfect recipe for hot summer days! So light and easy!
    Prep Time 10 minutes
    Cook Time 20 minutes
    Passive Time 20 minutes
    Servings 12

    INGREDIENTS
    1 cup uncooked quinoa
    1 can black beans
    1 can corn
    juice of one lime
    1 teaspoon cumin
    1 teaspoon paprika powder
    1/2 cup fresh parsley, chopped
    2 green onions, cut into rings
    3/4 cup white bean spread or hummus (hummus with roasted red pepper works really well)
    red pepper flakes
    black pepper
    salt
    sriracha sauce (optional)

    INSTRUCTIONS
    Cook the quinoa according to the instructions on the package.
    Rinse and drain the black beans and the corn. In a medium-sized bowl, combine the black beans and the corn with the quinoa, lemon juice, paprika powder, cumin, and chopped parsley. Season with salt, pepper, and red pepper flakes.
    Equally fill the quinoa mixture into the lettuce leaves and top them with some hummus, green onions, and if you want some sriracha. Enjoy!
  • samathes
    samathes Posts: 55 Member
    I just made this - it's fantastic!

    http://allrecipes.com/recipe/80743/vegetarian-tortilla-soup/?internalSource=amp&referringContentType=amp recipe&clickId=amp_directions
  • mjwarbeck
    mjwarbeck Posts: 699 Member
    edited September 2017
    Go buy the following cookbooks
    Oh She Glows...the second one is titles something similar...maybe "more" etc
    Moosewood cookbook

    Now we also throw in various Indian, Thai, Chinese (especially Sichuan)....lots of options.

    Recently just made a great Trini style corn soup, Bahamian Mac and Cheese, baked yucca, Plantain, Chayote, taro and sweet potato...and lots of hot sauces.
  • dmenon24
    dmenon24 Posts: 14 Member
    What are your go-to protein sources that aren't soy?
  • Kullerva
    Kullerva Posts: 1,114 Member
    I'm a poor vegetarian (monetarily) and have no patience for lengthy recipes. I live on rice, cheese (I'm ovo-lacto), bissara, protein pancakes, fruit, carrots, and chia pudding. No lie. :P My bissara recipe is similar to hummus but less work:

    1 can garbanzo or fava beans, rinsed and dried
    2 tsp/10g raw garlic (dehydrated works best and is cheap bought in bulk)
    1 tsp/5g thyme
    1 tsp/55 Kirkland non-salt spice.
    1 tblsp. olive oil

    Use the spices you like; I spice it as I like it :) Add the beans and a cup of water to a pot. Add the spices, put it all on medium heat and simmer until most of the water's boiled off. Remove from heat, mash the beans (I use a potato masher), add oil on top. I like mixing the oil in but that's a personal preference. I dip carrots in it and then am very, very full for many hours.
  • janejellyroll
    janejellyroll Posts: 25,763 Member
    dmenon24 wrote: »
    What are your go-to protein sources that aren't soy?

    I like beans and seitan for non-soy protein.
  • Kullerva
    Kullerva Posts: 1,114 Member
    janejellyroll wrote: »
    dmenon24 wrote: »
    What are your go-to protein sources that aren't soy?

    I like beans and seitan for non-soy protein.

    Nuts, too, though those are better for fat. Eggs, if you eat them. Ditto cheese and yogurt if you eat those. Chia seeds have some. I don't do a lot of protein-fortified foods but I like protein pancakes.

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