Vegetarian diet, trying to eat 1200+ calories

hangslo12
hangslo12 Posts: 3 Member
edited December 2024 in Food and Nutrition
I despise pasta and rice and a lot of breads. they are too heavy for me. I enjoy a lot of vegetables and fruit but I seem to only get around 900 calories a day. I already eat peanut butter, tofu, and black bean daily. I am a vegetarian and try to eat only natural sugars and no frozen or processed foods. What can I eat that is high in calories and fits into my diet?

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  • marjoleina
    marjoleina Posts: 189 Member
    Fresh fruit smoothies, almond milk latte's, rice/beans, almonds
  • Channing
    Channing Posts: 617 Member
    Tempeh is great in stir fry or sandwiches. Also there are vegan Soy or whey protein powders that can add some cals.
  • BostonMatt
    BostonMatt Posts: 258 Member
    Cheese
    Edemame.
    Cottage cheese
    Avacado.
  • Channing
    Channing Posts: 617 Member
    Oh and quinoa and Greek yogurt!!!
  • hangslo12
    hangslo12 Posts: 3 Member
    I do not want to take protein shakes as I do not need more protein. I should have added that I stay away from cheese and soy as much as possible. I also already eat a lot of greek yogurt! I have never tried quinoa as it is pretty expensive and I just assumed I would dislike it as I do rice. Maybe I will try that though.
  • suziecue66
    suziecue66 Posts: 1,312 Member
    I do not want to take protein shakes as I do not need more protein. I should have added that I stay away from cheese and soy as much as possible. I also already eat a lot of greek yogurt! I have never tried quinoa as it is pretty expensive and I just assumed I would dislike it as I do rice. Maybe I will try that though.
    How much protein are you getting daily?
    Have you tried basmati rice - really tasty?
    Isn't tofu processed?
  • gingerveg
    gingerveg Posts: 748 Member
    I'm vegetarian feel free to add me if you want to stalk my diary. I eat eggs and I think they are the highest calorie food I have on there. Not sure if you do eggs. My suggestion is more nuts those buggers add up fast!
  • MonicaT1972
    MonicaT1972 Posts: 512 Member
    Protein powder and nuts. Nuts pump up the calories quicklike!
  • mzhokie
    mzhokie Posts: 344 Member
    almonds?
  • thelovelyLIZ
    thelovelyLIZ Posts: 1,227 Member
    Add in some dried fruit and nuts for a snack.
  • cheshirequeen
    cheshirequeen Posts: 1,324 Member
    im vegan and always get enough food. feel free to look at my diary for any suggestions.
  • thelovelyLIZ
    thelovelyLIZ Posts: 1,227 Member
    I do not want to take protein shakes as I do not need more protein. I should have added that I stay away from cheese and soy as much as possible. I also already eat a lot of greek yogurt! I have never tried quinoa as it is pretty expensive and I just assumed I would dislike it as I do rice. Maybe I will try that though.
    How much protein are you getting daily?
    Have you tried basmati rice - really tasty?
    Isn't tofu processed?

    Tofu isn't processed, other than that is has to be made, but it is soy. However, things like tofu burgers and the like are.
  • jppd47
    jppd47 Posts: 737 Member
    almonds!
  • cmeade20
    cmeade20 Posts: 1,238 Member
    ohsheglows.com/

    cookingquinoa.net


    maybe those will give you some ideas
  • cbrown1918
    cbrown1918 Posts: 4 Member
    I know its filled with carbs, but a baked potato can add calories. I add broccoli, cheese, and sour cream on top, but I've seen other baked potato toppings ideas online such as salsa and things, so maybe look into that
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