Why do vegetarians referr their foods after omnivores types?!


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Why do vegetarians referr their foods after omnivores types?

I would think that a vegan's foods would be shaped and referenced towards things that do not have faces,like carrots, onions, beans, and eggplants, instead vegetarians references are the same as omnivores foods such as tofu turkey, or veggie-burgers tofu-dogs. I see meat shaped vegetables as contrary to their food philosophy. Are vegans and vegetarians really into their life style choices all the way or not?

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6 hours ago
I am not criticizing your choices, we all have to eat, and having the right to classify yourselves as vegans and vegetarians could positively lend itself to change your meal descriptions to vegetarian focus, instead of the usual meat references towards foods. Heck, there is no one on earth who loves eggplant parmesan or mushroom-barley soup more that me, but you won't hear me naming it after some mock beef stew either.


Answers:

I was just wondering that myself after browsing through a vegetarian magazine today - please don't call it "chopped liver", call it what it is ----- NUT LOAF! Chopped nuts, lentils, green beans, etc, why even advertise it as mock chopped liver when it's not? Hypocritical is all it is.

Even Better Veggie Loaf

2-3 boiled potatoes, skins removed, shredded
1 zuchini, peeled and shredded
1 small onion, minced
1/4 cup sunflower seeds
1-2 carrots, shredded
2 cloves garlic, minced
1 cup cooked rice
3 eggs

mix all ingredients in a mixing bowl (yes, crack open the eggs first and mix into mixture!)
pour into small baking pan and bake@ 325 dgrees f for 20 minutes or until cooked through (Do check halfway through). It is also possible to fry pancake-style over medium heat.
Okay to add grated cheese to this if you like, I have food allergies and so no dairy.
Top with tomato salsa, or guacamole, or both. Also good with ranch dressing!
salt and pepper




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