I am have recently eliminated meat from my diet...any ideas for healthy meals?I need protein that taste good=)

Question

I am ot sure if I'm ready for tofu...it kinda creeps me out when I pick it up in the grocery store. Just looking for tips and quick meals to help me with the new diet. Oh, by the way I will eat fish beacuse I do not cosider it a "meat".

Answer 1

vegweb.com, compassionatecooks.com, vegetarian resource group ...

As far as fish, I'd realy rethink that. "http://findarticles.com/p/articles/mi_m...

There was a excellent video about it on choose veg, but it dosn't seem to be up at the moment ...

Answer 2

I have to push something to you. Tofu really taste good. I have a very good recipe, pretty easy one. Some of these recipes are not that high in protein BUT still contain protein. I swear, they all taste good. And very easy for lazy chicks.

Vegan Breaded, Fried, Softly Spiced Tofu

1 (16 ounce) package extra-firm tofu, drained and pressed

1 1/2 cups vegetable broth or stir fry mix

3 tablespoons vegetable oil

1/2 cup all-purpose flour

1 tbsp vegan marinade powder mix

1 teaspoon salt

1/2 teaspoon freshly ground black pepper

Cut pressed tofu into 1/2-inch thick slices; then cut again into 1/2-inch wide sticks.

Place tofu in a pan, and pour broth or stir fry mix that was dissolved in 1 ½ cup water over the top. Simmer for 10 minutes.

In a separate bowl, stir together flour, salt, pepper and marinade powder mix.

Warm oil in a large skillet over medium-high heat.

Let tofu get warm until you can tolerate the heat when you touch it, and squeeze most (but not all) of the liquid from them or just tissue the liquid from it.

Roll sticks in breading. (You may have to roll sticks twice to end up with a fairly dry outer layer of breading.)

Place tofu in hot oil; fry until crisp and browned on all sides. Add more oil if necessary.

Another-----------

Vegan Sloppy Joes

• 1/4 tablespoon oil

• 1/4 cup coarsely chopped onion

• 1/2 medium green bell pepper, coarsely chopped

• 3/8 cup water

• 4 ounces can tomato sauce

• 1/4 tbsp chili powder (more to taste)

• ¼ tbsp other available spices (depends on your taste)

• ¼ tbsp black pepper

• 1/2 tablespoon organic sugar

• ¼ tsp crushed garlic

• 3/8 cup dry textured vegetable protein (TVP) beef type

Heat the oil and sauté the onions, pepper and garlic for 5 minutes. Add the remaining ingredients and simmer for 20 minutes. Serve over vegan rolls and breads.

For breakfast---------

Vegan Pancakes

½ cup all-purpose flour

2/3 tsp baking powder

¼ tsp salt

2/3 tbsp oil

1/8 cup water

1/3 cup soymilk

1/3 tsp vanilla extract

Preheat Large skillet (coated with cooking spray) over medium-high about 2 minutes.

Sift together the flour, baking powder, salt, and cinnamon. In a separate bowl, combine all the other ingredients. Adding wet ingredients to dry, mix until just combined. Do not over mix, a few lumps are okay.

Cook pancakes until browned on the bottom and bubbles form on top, about 4 minutes. Turn the pancakes over and cook the other side until brown then remove from skillet and repeat with the rest of the batter until it’s all gone.

Dessert-------

Vegan Crème Au Café (Vegan Coffee Blanc-Mange)

½ cup soymilk

¼ cup strong coffee cold

1 2/3 tbsp cornstarch

1 2/3 tbsp coldwater

1 2/3 tbsp organic sugar

1/3 tsp vanilla extract

1/3 pinch salt

1. In a pot over medium-low heat, put the soymilk, the coffee, the sugar and the pinch of salt.

2. In a small bowl, whisk the cornstarch with the cold water. Add to the pot.

3. Cook, stirring constantly for 15 to 20 minutes.

4. Add the vanilla.

5. Lightly oil a mold in a fancy shape.

6. Put the mixture in the mold. Let cool then refrigerate for at least 2 hours.

Answer 3

Mainstays for vegetarian protien are nuts/nut butter (which can also be added to smoothies) and any kind of bean (pinto, kidney, garbonzo, moong dal (peeled mung bean which is loaded with protien).  You can add soups or spices to make them more enjoyable.  Also Hummus is a great quick and easy meal.  Try eating it with vegetable sticks (zuccini, carrots, cucumber, ...).  Congrats on the change and keep with it.  You will reap many benefits and help others to do the same.  Remember, we only need 45grams of protien a day.  This is based on someone who regularly excercises too.

Answer 4

Well..it doesn't matter if you don't consider fish "meat" but the fact is..that it is meat.  Flesh from an animal is meat.  I can't help you with fish recipes because vegetarians do not eat animals.

Protein is in pretty much everything you eat.

Answer 5

If you are a vegetarian their are ample amounts of protein sources to choose from compared to veganism (EDIT oh actually your a pescetarian if fish is the only meat you eat)

Beans

Nuts(preferably raw)

Soy milk

Soy cheese

Soy yogurt

Milk(certified-organic, non organic has hormones..ick!)

Yogurt(organic and gelatin-free)

Cheese

Veggie meats

Wild caught fish

Answer 6

There is a lot you can eat

try this link

http://allrecipes.com/HowTo/Making-a-Veg...

Also sri lankan cuisine has a lot of vegetarian options when it comes to food

http://www.lakdivafoods.com

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Lentil soup

Ingredients

1 Celery

6 Carrots

1 Onions

1-2 Red & Yellow Peppers

12 shitake Mushrooms

8 garlic

1 pkg Lentils

salt

red crushed pepper

4 Chicken Bouillon Cubes

1 Can Hunts Fire Roasted Tomatoes

1 bunch cilantro

Olive Oil

Cooking Instructions

Sautee all ingredients in olive oil add lentils add can fire roasted tomatoes add cilantro add bouillon cubes (4)

Add water Bring to boil cover and simmer 45 minutes - 1 hr

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Stir Fry

Ingredients

1/2 cup dry sherry or Shao Hsing rice wine (see Ingredient Note)

1/2 cup water

2 tablespoons brown sugar

2 tablespoons lime juice

2 tablespoons hoisin sauce

2 teaspoons cornstarch

1/4 teaspoon salt

2 tablespoons canola oil, divided

1 pound water-packed seitan, preferably chicken-style, drained, patted dry and broken into bite-size pieces (see Ingredient Note)

1/4 cup chopped unsalted peanuts

2 teaspoons minced fresh ginger

4 carrots thinly sliced

2 bell peppers, thinly sliced

1/4 cup chopped fresh cilantro (optional)

Cooking Instructions

1. Whisk sherry (or rice wine), water, brown sugar, lime juice, hoisin, cornstarch and salt in a small bowl.

2. Heat 1 tablespoon oil in a large nonstick skillet over medium-high heat. Add seitan; cook, stirring occasionally, until crispy, 4 to 6 minutes. Stir in the remaining 1 tablespoon oil, peanuts and ginger. Cook, stirring often, until fragrant, about 1 minute. Add carrots and bell peppers, and cook, stirring constantly, about 1 minute.

3. Whisk the sauce and add to the pan; stir to coat. Reduce heat to medium, cover and cook until the vegetables are crisp-tender and the sauce is thickened, 3 to 4 minutes. Stir in cilantro, if using.

Ingredient Notes: The "cooking sherry" sold in many supermarkets can be surprisingly high in sodium. We prefer dry sherry, sold with other fortified wines in your wine or liquor store.

Shao hsing (or Shaoxing) is a seasoned rice wine available in most Asian specialty markets and some larger supermarkets' Asian sections.

Seitan is processed wheat gluten that is high in protein and has a meaty texture. It can be found in health-food stores or large supermarkets near the tofu. The actual weight of the seitan in a package varies depending on whether water weight is included. Look for the "drained weight" on the label. We used two types of White Wave seitan: one has a 1-pound 2-ounce water-packed package containing "8 ounces drained" seitan and one comes in a package labeled "8 ounces" that actually contains 8 ounces of seitan.

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There is also something called Soy meat it is 100% vegetarian you can buy it at any indian grocery store This is a veggie version with Textured Vegetable protein (TVP) or soy chunks.

Veat has a delicious texture and flavor; you won't believe it's not meat. Veat's Nuggets, Bites, b*****s, and Fillets are sure to delight meat-eaters and vegetarians alike. Our soymeat? is high in protein, low in saturated fat, and cholesterol free.

Veat is made from only the finest ingredients.? Our gourmet soymeat product line is 100% vegetarian, and contains not meat, poultry, fish or eggs.

Veat is so simple to prepare, just heat and serve, from the barbeque to the oven, microwave or stovetop - Veat is the perfect meat substitute to all your favorite recipes, and it is fun to cook with!

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TVP ( Soy ) meat loaf

TVP Meatloaf

1/2 C. onion

1 Tbs. olive oil

1 1/2 C. textured vegetable protein granules

1 tsp. Basil

1/2 tsp. garlic powder

1/2 tsp. Oregano

1/4 C. fresh parsley, chopped

1/4 tsp. Salt

1 C. bread crumbs

1 1/2 C. boiling water

1/4 C. tomato sauce

Chop the onion and sauté it in the olive oil until soft. Combine with the other ingredients. Press into a non-stick pan and bake at 350 for 20 minutes.

Veggie burgers

Veggie Burgers

Yield: 10 burgers

1/2 C. brown lentils

1/2 C. barley

1/2 C. brown rice

2 Tbsp. Olive oil

1 1/3 C. carrots, minced

3/4 C. onion, minced

3/4 C. celery, minced

2 Tbsp. Sunflower seeds, toasted or dry-roasted

1 tsp. Oregano

1 1/2 tsp. Salt

pepper to taste

1 tsp. Thyme, minced

1 Tbsp. Dried basil

1 1/2 tsp. Garlic, minced

2 large eggs

1/2 C. flour

1 Tbsp. Vegetable oil

The day before serving:

Bring 4 C. water to a simmer in a large saucepan. Add lentils, cover, simmer 15 min. Add barley, cover, simmer 15 min. Add brown rice, cover, simmer 20 min. or until water is absorbed and rice is cooked.

In medium pan, saute carrots, onion, and celery in olive oil til tender, about 10 min. Add sunflower seeds, oregano, salt, pepper, thyme, basil, and garlic, and saute 1-2 min. more.

Combine grains and vegetables in large covered container, refrigerate overnight.

The day of serving:

Add eggs and flour to grain mixture, mix wells. Form balls 3-4 inches in diameter, and flatten into patties 3/4 inch thick. Fry patties in vegetable oil until golden brown, 3-4 min. each side.

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Non-meatloaf

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Bulgur Onion Not-Meatloaf

1 C. TVP

1 C. bulgur wheat (medium grind)

1 C. oatmeal

1 packet Lipton Spicy Onion soup mix

1 jalapeno or Anaheim pepper

1 red bell pepper

3/4 C. ketchup

1 clove garlic (more if you like)

Herbs and spices of your choice

3 1/4 C. boiling water

Preheat oven to 375 F. Place TVP, bulgur, oatmeal, and soup mix in a large bowl. Add boiling water, stir well and set aside. Chop peppers medium. Chop garlic fine. Add all ingredients to mixture, and let sit for a few minutes. Non-stick spray a large bread pan. Fold mixture into pan and press firmly into pan and around edges. Brush top with ketchup. Bake for about 1 1/4 hours.

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Onion Not-Meatloaf Slices in Ketchup Gravy

1 C. oatmeal (coarse grind is best)

1 C. TVP (granular)

1/2 C. whole wheat flour

1/2 C. minced celery

1/2 C. minced parsley

Your choice of herbs

1 packet Lipton Onion soup mix

1/2 C. ketchup

1 1/2 C. water (1 3/4 C. for a softer mixture)

Mix all ingredients together and let sit in the refrigerator for 1/2hour. You may need to adjust water to produce a meat loaf texture after the refrigeration. Preheat oven to 375 F. Non-stick spray a loaf pan, and place mixture into it. Coat top of loaf with ketchup. Bake for 1 hour. Remove and place in refrigerator. (If you cut it hot it will crumble.) When cool, slice it and warm it up in a sauce made from 1 part ketchup and 2 parts water. Serve with mashed potatoes for the ultimate comfort food meal.

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TVP Meatloaf

1/2 C. onion

1 Tbs. olive oil

1 1/2 C. textured vegetable protein granules

1 tsp. Basil

1/2 tsp. garlic powder

1/2 tsp. Oregano

1/4 C. fresh parsley, chopped

1/4 tsp. Salt

1 C. bread crumbs

1 1/2 C. boiling water

1/4 C. tomato sauce

Chop the onion and sauté it in the olive oil until soft. Combine with the other ingredients. Press into a non-stick pan and bake at 350 for 20 minutes.

Answer 7

Then your a Pesco Vegetarian.

I'm not a fan of fish,

but then again I don't

eat any meat.

Go on www.allrecipes.com.

It's where I get all my recipes.

But here's one I made.

It's incredibly easy.

Tofu Burritos

You need:

-1 block of firm tofu (or extra firm)

-a half a packet of seasoning or your own choice of seasonings

-an awesome flour tortilla

-little vegatable oil if you dont have a non stick pan

Drain the tofu between two paper towels and add a bit of pressure. Crumble up the tofu in cruds and put it in a non-stick pan and let it cook for 5 mintues. Then add the half packet of seasoning  and stir a bit then let cook for about 15 minutes. But continually check up on it and stir at times. It should be a nice brownish color a bit. If you need you can cook it for 5 more minutes on low heat. The put it in a tortilla with anything from cooked potatoes to peppers. Add whatever you want.

Answer 8

veggie burgers?

Answer 9

Eat morning star products. They should be in the vegetarian or frozen food aisle of your grocery store. They taste and look exactly 100 % the same as real meat and are better for you anyway.