Saturday, September 21, 2013

Tips for new vegetarian?

vegetarian meatloaf walnuts recipe
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Q. Any tips? AND I dont want the simple "stop eating all meat in your diet" because I have been a vegetarian for 2 days and want to keep going.
I might get personal trainer cooking today for the recipes and stuff
but recipes help! THX :D


Answer
Eat a lot of legumes to replace meat in your diet. In case you don't know legumes are beans, nut, and barley. If you crave meat here are easy substitutes:

Beef Stock>>>Mushroom Stock

Chicken stock>>>Veggie stock

Beef Tacos>>>Bean Burritos

Steak>>>Suted Mushrooms


Recpies:

Banana Muffins
These moist and delicious muffins will please even the pickiest of eaters.

3 ripe bananas
1/4 cup oil or melted margarine
1 cup sugar
2 cups flour
1 tsp. salt
1 tsp. baking soda
1 cup chopped walnuts (optional—see other options listed below)
• Mash bananas (overripe ones make the best bread). Add oil/margarine and sugar. Mix well.
• Sift the flour, salt, and baking soda together and add to the banana mixture. Mix until the flour is blended (do not beat).
Pour into muffin pans or a bread pan and bake at 360°F until a toothpick comes out clean.

Optional: Add a handful of walnuts, oatmeal, raisins, chocolate chips, currants, coconut, or all of the above!

Makes 1 Dozen Muffins



Avocado Reuben
Give beef the boot and try our take on the classic reuben sandwich—made with creamy avocado and a tangy, easy-to-make Thousand Island dressing.

2 slices rye or pumpernickel bread
Mustard
Thousand Island dressing (recipe follows)
1/2 avocado, pitted, peeled, and mashed
1/4 cup sauerkraut

• Spread one slice of bread with some mustard, the other slice with Thousand Island dressing.
• Place the bread slices, dry side down, in a lightly oiled skillet. Top one slice with avocado, and the other with sauerkraut.
• Over medium heat, grill the sandwich until lightly browned and hot, about 5 minutes. Put the sandwich halves together and enjoy!

Makes 1 sandwich




Sumptuous Spinach Salad With Orange Sesame Dressing

1 bunch fresh spinach (about 6 cups of leaves)
1 red or yellow bell pepper, cut into strips
1/4 to 1/2 cup thinly sliced red onion
1 orange, peeled and sliced into thin rounds
1 Tbsp. sesame seeds
2 Tbsp. seasoned rice vinegar
1 Tbsp. orange juice concentrate
1 Tbsp. water
• Trim the spinach stems and carefully wash the leaves. Dry, then tear any large leaves into bite-size pieces. Place in a salad bowl along with the pepper, onion, and orange slices.
• Toast the sesame seeds in a 400°F toaster oven or regular oven for 10 minutes. Transfer to a blender and grind into a powder. Add the vinegar, orange juice concentrate, and water. Blend to mix. Pour over salad and toss just before serving.

Makes 4 to 6 servings



Mama's Mock Meatloaf
Better than what mom used to make. Serve it with ketchup, mashed potatoes, and gravy.

1 medium onion, diced
1/2 green pepper, diced (optional)
3 Tbsp. vegetable oil
2 packages beef–flavor Gimme Lean Beef
1/4 cup oatmeal, dry
2 slices white bread, crumbled
3 Tbsp. ketchup
2 tsp. garlic salt
1 tsp. pepper

Coating ingredients:
1/4 cup ketchup
1/4 cup brown sugar
1/2 tsp. dry mustard
1/2 tsp. nutmeg

• Sauté the onion and green pepper in the oil over medium heat until soft. Combine in a bowl with the ground beef alternative, oatmeal, bread, ketchup, garlic salt, and pepper. Thoroughly mix with a spoon or your hands.
• Press the mixture into an oiled loaf pan. Cover with foil and bake at 375 degrees F for 30 minutes.
• Meanwhile, mix together the ingredients for the coating and set aside.
• Remove the loaf from the oven and turn it out onto a baking sheet. Spread the coating over the entire loaf. Cook, uncovered, for another 15 minutes.

Makes 6 servings



Creamy Chive Mashed Potatoes
Rich mashed potatoes are the perfect side dish for most meals.

5 large potatoes, diced
1 cup liquid nondairy creamer (try Silk brand)
2 Tbsp. margarine
1/4 cup fresh chives, chopped
Salt and pepper, to taste

• Place the potatoes in a large pot and cover with water. Bring to a boil and cook for 20 minutes.
• Drain the potatoes, place in a bowl with the remaining ingredients, and mix until smooth.
• Serve hot.



Brown Gravy
Tired of plain potatoes? Whip up a batch of this creamy gravy, and serve it with your mashed potatoes and biscuits.

2 Tbsp. (1/4 stick) margarine
1 medium-sized onion, diced
2 Tbsp. unbleached all-purpose flour
1 tsp. garlic salt
2 Tbsp. cornstarch
1 1/2 cups water or vegetable broth
1 tsp. yeast extract
1-2 Tbsp. soy sauce or tamari
Pepper, to taste

• Heat the margarine in a medium saucepan over medium heat.
• Sauté the onion for a few minutes, then add the flour and garlic salt and sauté for another 8 to 9 minutes.
Dissolve the cornstarch in the water or broth.
Gradually add the cornstarch mixture to the onion mixture, bring to a boil, then simmer for 10 minutes.
• Strain the gravy into a separate saucepan and add the yeast extract, soy sauce or tamari, and pepper. Simmer for another minute or 2, stirring constantly. Keep warm.

Preparation time: 45 minutes
Baking time: 40 minutes

Makes 6 servings

Simple vegetarian meal?




chickiie88


Do you know any simple recipes for a vegetarian meal or snack?
i have a hard time thinking of things to make quickly, that are actually somewhat healthy. i don't eat meat, fish, or geletin. But i do eat eggs sometimes. any ideas? :)



Answer
Get some baby carrots. You could also slice some cucumber, cut bell peppers into strips, get some grape tomatoes, and dip them in ranch dressing or hummus.

Baby carrots + cucumber + bell peppers + grape tomatoes + ranch dressing
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Nachos are also a great snack but be sure to use some vegetarian cheese.
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Tofu Special K Meatloaf

2 16-oz. packages of tofu - mashed.
6 packages George Washington Broth or MBT vegetable broth
1 stick melted margarine
1 cup walnuts, chopped
12 oz box of Special K cereal

Mix all ingredients in a large bowl, adding cereal last, and spread in 13"X9"X2" baking pan slightly sprayed with Pam. Mixture will be quite thick.
Bake at 350 for one hour.
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canned canneloni or other white beans, undrained
a veggie seasoning cube
frozen broccoli and cauliflower mix
dry pasta
nonstick spray
water

Spray the bottom of a deep saute pan, then layer the ingredients with the pasta on the bottom, the beans next, the veggies, then the veggie cube crumbled over the top. Add some water so that the pasta doesn't boil dry in the bottom. Cook it on medium or medium-high until the pasta is done. Sometimes you have to add a little water to keep the pasta cooking.
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Soymilk, cooked oatmeal,half a banana and peanuts altogether. freeze it overnight or blend with ice.

^^ makes a delicious milkshake (:




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