I just became a vegitirain what can i eat like good recipes?!
Answers: like food that is quick and easy for me to make and eat. Im 14 and my family does eat meat so i need other things to eat. like something simple and fast to make?
Pasta and cheese with Broccoli.
And Peanut butter.
Make sure you take lots of supplements so that you get the vitamins you need.
Try getting an Indian vegetarian cookbook. The spices and flavours tend to make being a vegetarian a pleasure.
We would not be caught dead eating samething like tofu.
try eating dishes made up of cheese theyll fill u up nd also dey are delicious!
Asian Salad and Tomato Cucumber Salad....mmm...yummy...
If you are a true Vegitirain, Then you will enjoy Tracks, ties, rails, sidings, switches, spikes, stone.
veggie burgers, fruit, nuts, vegetables, protein fortified foods because your body will need the vitamins to function properly, quiche. But first, keep in mind that some foods taste strange so your taste buds must get adjusted. Foods such as squash must be prepared certain ways or they will taste awful.
You might want to check out this free ebook with award winning recipes.
Spagheti squash. Cut in half. Microwave for two minutes. Add salt and pepper and any sauce (or butter) if you like.
Get a slow cooker and bean dishes that will last a few days. I think you will find fans for a well made chili.
Make pancakes for the week.
Take a daily vitamins if you are just starting (30 to 60 days)
I think its wise to stay away from red meats, but poultry and fish are quite healthy. You might want to try adding a small amount of these proteins for health reasons for the first two months.
nuts fruit cereal vegetable. Ziplock has come out with a new steaming bag.. if you take veggies and cut them up and toss them into a bag pop it in the mircowave for like 3 -5 min it is great you can cook potatoes brocolli carrots what ever you like
also rice is a good choice and I love black beans
Happy eating
A really great thing to do is buy a few spaghetti squashes. You can cook them in the oven or in the microwave according to directions you find online. Then you scrape out the insides with a fork (it will be stringy like spaghetti). Seperate it into serving size portions and freeze. You can thaw it quickly in hot water or the microwave. Heat it up and throw spaghetti sauce (also warmed up in the microwave) over it and you have a meal. It can also be served with salsa or eaten alone with salt and pepper.
Instant rice only takes about 10 minutes. You can then heat up a can of black beans (or any other kind of bean or veggie) in the microwave and throw on top of the rice. Just don't do this every meal because rice isn't nutrient/carb efficient.
If your parents are willing, there are also some tasty and healthy choices in the frozen foods section--lean cuisines and whatnot. They can get a bit pricey though.
Also, please make sure that no matter what you eat, you are eating a diet that includes all the necessary nutrients. Talk to a nutritionist or consult your family doctor to make sure that you compensating for the lack of meat in your diet.
I think it's a wonderful choice. Good luck and stay healthy!
so simpal,,,,, , fist pls bye a book of veg-foods,
You need a lot of beans in your diet. Beans give you fibre and nutrition and iron that you lack when not eating meat. Get cook books on vegetarian meals. You can make chili to your liking (not hot and spicy if not wanted) It's made with red kidney beans and I throw in other bean as well. Lentils is very healthy. I make lentil salad. Anything from cans rinse it well. Then put lentils in salad bowl and some salt and vinegar diluted with some water chop a bit of onion just abit of olive oil over it and toss it! Great salad. Eat alot of fruits and veggies! This goes to meat eaters as well! Don't forget add nuts to your diet. A handful a day is plenty. Mixed nuts I buy, Brazillian nuts almonds and pecan are the best.
Pasta with a tomato sauce (homemade preferably but if not any vegetarian approved jar) serve with either parmesan or grated veggy cheese
Congrats on going vegetarian. The fake meats are really easy to prepare and you can substitute them for the meat in your favorite recipes. See http://www.vegcooking.com/guide-favs.asp for a list of the best ones. (My favorites are Nate's Meatless Meatballs, Boca Chik'n Patties, Morningstar Farms Meal Starters Chik'n Strips, and Tofurkey Deli Slices).
The site http://www.chooseveg.com/vegan-recipes.a... has lots of easy veg recipes, too. Good luck!
you can modify all of their recipes by eliminating the meat and adding soy or beans. have your parents schedule an appointment with your doctor to discuss your dietary needs and get a referral to a nutritionist.
Make sure you include protein, complex carbs and at least one portion of veg in each meal.
Healthy and quick recipes would be:
curried chickpea wraps:
- 1 tin of chickpeas
- 1 tin of chopped tomatoes
- 1 small onion chopped
- 2 tsp cumin
- 1 tsp coriander
- corn tortilla wraps
- bunch of fresh coriander
Fry the onions in a bit of oil, add the cumin and coriander and cook for a minute, then add the chickpeas and tomatoes and cook for 10 mins. Meanwhile heat the tortilla's up. Chuck in the fresh coriander to the chickpeas and use to fill your tortillas!
Other quick ideas:
- Baked beans on wholewheat toast.
- Frittata
- Tofu and noodle broth
- Spaghetti bolognese (using vegemince)
- Mushroom paprikas (fry onions and garlic, add a load of fresh mushrooms (wild are good) and cook until softened, add at least 3 tsp of paprika, fry off for a couple of mins then add creme fraiche or soured cream. Bring to boil and serve with brown rice.
- Pasta bake
- Jacket potato with: Chilli non carne or beans and cheese.
- Falafel burgers: chuck into a food processor a tin of chickpeas, 6 tbsp of plain flour, 2 tsp cumin, 2 tsp of coriander, 4 tbsp of olive oil, handful of fresh parsley and juice of 1 lemon. Whizz up until a chunky paste has formed. Shape into patties and then fry in shallow oil until brown on boths sides. Serve on a bun with salad and sweet potato wedges.
Doh now I'm all hungry! ;)
Cheese Soufflé
Ingredients: Butter, room temperature, for greasing the souffle 2 tablespoons grated Parmesan 1 1/2 ounces (3 tablespoons) butter 3 tablespoons flour 1 teaspoon dry mustard 1/2 teaspoon garlic powder 1/8 teaspoon kosher salt 1 1/3 cups milk, hot 4 large egg yolks (2 1/2 ounces by weight) 6 ounces sharp Cheddar 5 egg whites plus 1 tablespoon water (5 1/2 ounces by weight plus 1/2 ounce water) 1/2 teaspoon cream of tartar
Directions: Use room temperature butter to grease an 8-inch souffle mold. Add the grated Parmesan and roll around the mold to cover the sides. Cover with plastic wrap and place into the freezer for 5 minutes. Preheat oven to 375 degrees F. In a small saucepan, heat the butter. Allow all of the water to cook out. In a separate bowl combine the flour, dry mustard, garlic powder, and kosher salt. Whisk this mixture into the melted butter. Cook for 2 minutes. Whisk in the hot milk and turn the heat to high. Once the mixture reaches a boil, remove from the heat. In a separate bowl, beat the egg yolks to a creamy consistency. Temper the yolks into the milk mixture, constantly whisking. Remove from the heat and add the cheese. Whisk until incorporated. In a separate bowl, using a hand mixer, whip the egg whites and cream of tartar until glossy and firm. Add 1/4 of the mixture to the base. Continue to add the whites by thirds, folding very gently. Pour the mixture into the souffle. Fill the souffle to 1/2-inch from the top. Place on an aluminum pie pan. Bake in the oven for 35 minutes.
Tomatoe and Mozzarella cheese salad
Ingredients: 1 lb. lg., red, very ripe tomatoes (2-3 tomatoes) 2 oz. shredded Mozzarella cheese 8 leaves fresh basil 2 tsp. olive oil Dash cracked pepper
Directions: Slice tomatoes crosswise into 1/2 inch thick slices; 4 slices per tomato. Arrange 2-3 slices on each salad plate. Sprinkle Mozzarella on top of each tomato. Cut fresh basil leaves into strips and top each tomato with basil. Drizzle olive oil over the tops and add a dash of pepper. Enjoy! This makes a great summer salad.
Spinach Quiche
Ingredients: 1 package Spinach, frozen, chopped 1/2 cup Cottage cheese 1/2 cup Onions, chopped 1 cup Swiss cheese, grated 1/2 cup Celery, chopped 2 Eggs 1/2 Butter, stick 1 cup Milk 1 teaspoon Salt 1/2 teaspoon Pepper 1/4 teaspoon Nutmeg 1 9 inch pie shell, deep
Directions: Cook spinach in salted water according to package directions. Drain well. Saute onion and celery in butter until onion is soft. Into a deep pastry shell spread cottage cheese over bottom. Mix spinach with onion mixture and spread over cottage cheese. Sprinkle Swiss cheese over top. Combine eggs, milk, and seasonings and pour over all. Bake at 350 degrees for 40-45 minutes or until set. Precook the pastry crust
Italian
Vegetable Lasagna
Ingredients: 12 lasagna noodles 2 tablespoons olive oil 2 heads fresh broccoli, chopped 2 carrots, thinly sliced 1 large onion, chopped 2 green bell peppers, chopped 2 small zucchini, sliced 3 cloves garlic, minced 1/2 cup all-purpose flour 3 cups milk 3/4 cup Parmesan cheese, divided 1/2 teaspoon salt 1/2 teaspoon pepper 1 (10 ounce) package frozen chopped spinach, thawed 1 (8 ounce) container small curd cottage cheese 24 ounces ricotta cheese 2 1/2 cups shredded mozzarella cheese, divided
Directions: Preheat oven to 375 degrees F (190 degrees C). Grease a 9 x 13 inch casserole dish. Bring a large pot of lightly salted water to a boil. Add lasagna noodles and cook for 8 to 10 minutes or until al dente; drain. Heat oil in a large cast iron skillet over medium heat. When oil is hot add broccoli, carrots, onions, bell peppers, zucchini and garlic. Saute for 7 minutes; set aside. Place flour in a medium saucepan and gradually whisk in milk until well blended. Bring to a boil over medium heat. Cook 5 minutes, or until thick, stirring constantly. Stir in 1/2 cup Parmesan cheese, salt and pepper; cook for 1 minute, stirring constantly. Remove from heat; stir in spinach. Reserve 1/2 cup spinach mixture. In a small bowl combine cottage and ricotta cheeses; stir well. Spread about 1/2 cup of spinach mixture in the bottom of the prepared pan. Layer noodles, ricotta mixture, vegetables, spinach mixture and 2 cups mozzarella cheese, ending with noodles. Top with reserved spinach mixture, 1/2 cup mozzarella cheese and 1/4 cup parmesan cheese. Bake in preheated oven for 35 minutes, or until lightly browned on top. Cool for approximately 10 minutes before serving.
Italian Spaghetti Carbonara
Ingredients: 1 C. pancetta, cut into julienne strips 4 egg yolks 1/2 C. heavy cream Freshly ground black pepper 8 oz. spaghetti pasta 1 C. parmesan cheese, grated
Directions: In a large saute pan, cook pancetta over a medium flame to render the fat and crisp the pancetta. Set aside pan with pancetta. Beat the egg yolks with the cream and black pepper. In a large pot of boiling salted water, cook the pasta and drain in a colander. Do not rinse the pasta, which will cause it to lose its flavor and starch. Immediately add the pasta to the pancetta in the saute pan and pour in the cream mixture. Stir over medium heat for one minute. Add the grated parmesan and toss to coat the pasta. Check for seasoning. Top with more parmesan if you desire. Serves 4.
Pizza
Ingredients: 2 1/2 tsp. dry active yeast 1 cup warm water 3 cups Honeyville Farms premium gourmet scone mix 1 can (14.5 oz.) Western family diced Italian tomatoes 2-3 cups cheese optional toppings (pepperoni, mushrooms, sausage, etc)
Directions: Preheat oven to 415 degrees. In large mixing bowl, dissolve yeast in warm water. Add scone mix and knead until smooth. Roll dough out on a greased baking sheet until the size of a large pizza. Drain Italian Tomatoes and chop them into a fine sauce. Sprinkle cheese across pizza and add toppings. Bake 15-20 min. Serves 5.
these are a few dishes that I thought were good, so hopw you like them and congrats on the new life style....it might be a little hard at first but you get ued to it just make sure you get your carbs, protien, fiber and viamin B-12
You can get all kinds of fake meat the regular grocery store. It takes some getting used to but some of it is really good. A lot of pastas with marinara sauce don't have meat in them. Veggie wraps are also really great.
All aboard the vegitrain!
If you like chili, you can buy canned chili beans. Open the can, warm 'em up. Quick and hot. You can even put cheese , sour cream, tomatoes, olives, ect on top of them.
Beans and rice are a complete protein. Beans make you feel full and keep you from being hungry longer.
Please don't be hard on yourself if you eat meat sometimes.
I'ts going to be hard for you to change over when you're eating with ppl who eat meat.
You're doing very well if you just don't eat as much meat. Cut down gradually.
And think that you will be a vegetarian when you're grown and doing your own cooking, buying your own groceries.
veggie crumbles with salsa and cheese on tortilla chips are awesome. veggie sloppy joes are good. veggie lasagna. you can buy veggie dogs and make pigs in a blanket. portabello stroganoff is quick and easy to make.
try allrecipes.com under the vegetarian section. also, goveg.com
good luck!
Salad.