Im a vegitarian, food suggestions?

Question

Does anyone know any foods besides salads that are good?

I dont eat any form of meat. No chicken, no cows, no pigs, no fish, etc.

Im getting bored with food and I find that I just eat junk and have an unbalanced diet. Anyone know good foods?

Answer 1

I love to make sandwiches!!!

(best way to get your grains, and veggies, along with some diary)

My two fav sandwiches to make are

Veggie-

Take whole grain wheat bread, top with swiss and provolone (or whatever cheese you like most) add lettuce, cumcumber slices, spinach, green peppers, tomatos, sprouts, either top with a honey dijon mustard or other sandwich topping that you prefer...

Med Sandwich-

Pita, with some tabbolui, and some hommus, squeeze a slice of lemon into the hommus (gives it a zing)

For snacks I love to eat sliced veggies with dip, or I freeze grapes and eat those...I love organic granola over vanilla yogurt with some kind of berries

:)

Answer 2

ill give you what someone else gave me

www.allveggielinks.com that site is awesome

Answer 3

Go to your local grocery store more than likely they will have a bit of a selection.

You can find vegetarian burgers in the frozen food section along with vegetarian chicken nuggets the box will be green and tan.

Also check for a brand called "Big Franks" they're vegan hot dogs (the label is red and they come in a can, yes I was slightly weirded out at first too), but they are SOOOOOO good!!! I hate real hot dogs and those are amazing.

There in the canned food section there will also be canned chile and and refried beans check the label for "VEGETARIAN." They should have them. The chile is so great especially for chile hot dogs.

Also, if your store carries the "Big Franks" most likely they will carry other things like veggie chicken (really tofu, but tastes like chicken.. I was really impressed) also veggie beef. There's a ton of stuff out make sure you look for a local "all natural" or "organic" food store, they usually carry vegan/vegetarian food products.

If you can't find it on your own ask a MANAGER they know where they have the products (sometimes regular employees haven't even heard of vegetarian food).

Definitely check online for vegetarian recipes as well... you can find a ton for "eggs" (really tofu), pancakes, spaghetti, and a huge variety of foods.

ps. A quick meal that you can make that's healthy and doesn't require a lot of shopping for "veggie" food is a tostada.

Take corn/salsa chips put them on a plate and add cut up avacados, lettuce, olives, the veggie beans, salsa, cheese, sour cream (if you eat dairy), and any other topping you like.

Bean burritos are a really great meal choice as well... even taco bell has a wide variety of veggie friendly alternatives.

So keep your chin up there's food out there.

Answer 4

i love Amy's pesto pizza. Add tofu, not just plain...i buy marinated tofu with all kinds of flavours and add it into pasta. garden burger makes all kinds of goodies burgers...try their chicken veggie burger patties...they are good, i eat them on a bun with some avocado spread and tomato, rice and beans together are protein, saitan chunks, you buy the dry ones, boil them in water and than gently fry them with like paprika or something, i eat that with pasta, or salad. There are all kinds of alternatives these days for everything. My fave fake bacon is morning star...Kashi makes protein cereal and bars and pasta!!!! Good luck

Answer 5

veggies....

Answer 6

Hot Dogs are awesome and can't really be called meat.

Other than that just eat Doritis all day every day.

Answer 7

Healthy Eating:

5 A Day Fruit and Vegetables  

Eating the recommended 5 a day servings of fruit and vegetables is the most important element of any healthy eating plan

The Health Benefits

For the last eight years the Dept. of Health has been trying to drive home the "5-A-Day" message. Research proves that eating at least 5 portions of fruit and vegetables each day has very real health benefits. It can help to prevent heart diseases and some cancers. Evidence shows however, that many of us are not listening to this healthy eating advice. Recent research shows that only 1 in 7 of us achieve the 5 a day quota.

Dept. of Health to issue 5-A-Day Logo

To further drive home the healthy eating message, the Dept. of Health is introducing a new 5-A-Day logo initiative in Spring 2003. The Dept. of Health's logo will clearly indicate the fruits and vegetables that contribute towards the 5 portions it recommends you to eat each day. The logo will appear on fresh, frozen, tinned or dried fruit and vegetables and will indicate how many portions the food will count as. The criteria to use the logo is strict and aims to encourage you to eat a variety of fruits and vegetables.

In an effort to encourage healthy eating more research is being done by the Dept. of Health to help clear up confusion about what counts towards 5 a day and what doesn't - several processed foods with added salt, sugar and fat, despite containing fruit or vegetables will not at present qualify for the logo.

What stops you from getting 5 a day - Time, Money, Dislike All Fruit and Vegetables?  

Lack of time for healthy shopping

Look out for canned, frozen and juiced fruit and vegetables. They are just as nutritious. Buying your fruit and vegetables in this way also means you have plenty to hand when you need it without having to spend time stocking up with fresh produce every few days. Healthy eating doesn't mean you can't make use of convenience foods.

5 a day is too expensive

Don't be fooled, you could find healthy eating better for your budget. Fruit and vegetables (excluding exotic / imported ones) are surprisingly cheap. An average banana costs 20p - less than most bars of chocolate / crisps from the vending machine - and provides more in the way of nourishment for less calories.  

Choose fresh fruit and vegetables in season, not only are they cheaper they will also be most flavoursome and at their best.  

Markets also tend to be cheaper than supermarkets, particularly if you catch them when they packing up for the day.  

Alternatively opt for supermarket branded tinned or frozen fruit and vegetables.  

Dislike All Fruit and Vegetables

With such variety of tastes, it's hard to believe anyone can dislike them all. Also remember that tastes change as you age and therefore things you detested in your youth (like brussel sprouts...) may be a lot more palatable now! Try a different fruit / vegetable each week until you find some you enjoy.  

Working Your Way to Five A Day

Make it a mission to start working to your five a day quota. Remember you don't have to include all five portions overnight - your body probably won't thank you for it! (A sudden change can cause uncomfortable bloating and gas). Also don't rush out and buy a heap of fresh fruit and vegetables - to watch it rot in the fridge / fruit bowl over the coming week! Build up gradually, make it a habit and remember each extra serving is a step in the right direction. Try these healthy eating tips for including more fruit and vegetables:

Healthy Breakfast

Have a glass of 100% pure, unsweetened fruit juice

Slice some fresh fruit over your breakfast cereal or toss in a handful of dried apricots / raisins

Try a banana sandwich made with wholemeal / granary bread for extra fibre too

Make a delicious fruit smoothie from fresh fruit. Or add some skimmed milk / low fat yoghurt for a more creamy consistency

Healthy Snacks

Look out individual portions of carrot batons, dried apricots, raisins and grapes at the supermarket - grab these instead of chocolate / crisps

Make some crudites - carrots batons, celery sticks, baby sweetcorn, asparagus tips - to enjoy with a low calorie dip

Keep a piece of fresh fruit on hand - and ensure you eat it before you reach for high sugar / calorie snacks

Healthy Lunch

Add tomatoes, cucumber, mixed salad leaves to your sandwiches

Toss a selection of fruit / vegetables and salad leaves together for a delicious alternative - drizzle with a low calorie dressing and enjoy with a crusty wholemeal roll

Make your own vegetable soup for colder weather

Healthy Evening Meal

Try to include at least one vegetable with your evening meal

Add sliced vegetables to stir fries and disguise grated carrot in homemade dishes  

Make a fresh fruit salad for dessert

Healthy Eating Out

Order a pure, unsweetened fruit or vegetable juice

Request a side salad or vegetables instead of chips

Order a fresh fruit salad for dessert

What is a Portion of Fruit and Veg?

1 apple, banana, pear, orange or other similar sized fruit

2 plums, satsumas, kiwi fruit or other similar sized fruit

1⁄2 a grapefruit or avocado

1 large slice of melon or fresh pineapple

3 heaped tablespoons of vegetables, beans or pulses

3 heaped tablespoons of fruit salad or stewed fruit

1 heaped tablespoon of raisins or sultanas

3 dried apricots

1 cupful of grapes, cherries or berries

1 dessert bowl of salad

1 small glass (150ml) of pure fruit juice

Healthy Eating with Weight Loss Resources

Your Weight Loss Resources Food Diary keeps a tally of your fruit and vegetable servings each day. Our calculation is based on the principle that 80g fruit or vegetables = one serving. Whilst, for simplicity, this is an approximation, it proves to be a good indication of your fruit and vegetable intake, and will help get to 5 a day.



Hope This Helps?

Answer 8

this recipe is fan freaking tastic, I make it for me and my friend that doesn't like meat and she can't have gluten either, so this is vegan and gluten free for those that can't have gluten, and tastes so good I could eat it every day and I'm not even vegetarian! lots of fiber and protein, low fat (I use olive oil instead of veg oil in this recipe) I'm actually making it right now :D it's a must try:

http://allrecipes.com/Recipe/Quinoa-and-...

Answer 9

Pasta, rice, misc whole grains (breads, cereals, oatmeal), cooked vegetables of all types, beans (important for protein and full of nutrients), nuts, tofu.

If you don't cook, buy vegetarian frozen meals, cans of hearty vegetarian bean soups, vegetarian rice and bean/lentil box mixes, etc.  Make some pasta with veggies and beans.  Hummus with baby carrots and/or whole wheat pita is a good light meal.

If you are just vegetarian and not vegan, you may also want to eat eggs, cheese and yogurt.

Answer 10

Sure..I know lots.  I make the same recipes that are in cookbooks and online and replace meat with other items like mushrooms, tofu, eggplant etc.

Answer 11

If you like pizza you could eat cheese pizza or a vegetable pizza. Have lots of salads. you could eat dairy products without meat in it. And always remember check labels when buying food just to make sure there is no meat in it. I hope I helped you. P.S. I am a vegetarian too.

Answer 12

this is really good! (as much as you want of each)

try bow tie pasta (boil in water 'till soft)

then put the following ingredients into a pan and sautee' them

sliced carrots(long & skinny)

sliced bellpeppers(red) (about half inch across & 3in. long)

parmasion(can't spell) cheese

and for added protien, you can break up a veggie burger in there in place of chicken.

i am a vegetarian too and if you are not in the mood to go and chop these fresh ingredients up and boil the water and whatnot, just go to Trader Joe's and buy the PASTA MEDLEY

:)

Answer 13

well, you can get some of the morning star frozen foods... it's an alternative to meat, and is full of protein!

salads are great, and there are so many different kinds if you want to still eat salads try changing it up... like a fruit salad or beet salads... and such

You can make just about anything.... just take the meat part out. Have a burger... with a portabella mushroom!

gl oh and try this site it helped me alot when i had decided not to eat meat.

goveg.com

Answer 14

Hey.

Ok, so basiclly, quit the junk diet, go for a shop at the supermarket and get loads of fresh fruit and vegetables. Buy some pulses, grains, tofu, and whatever looks good healthy and fresh, (and vegetarian!)

and then find a recipe you like(il write some in a minute), and write down a plan of how to get a balenced diet. Write what your gunna eat for breakfast, lunch and dinner, and if your satisfyed after eating. I sugest eating a big bowl of muesli for breakfast, which will fill you up to lunch, for lunch, have a veggie sandwich with hummus or quorn or other vegetarian 'fake' meat. And for dinner, have one of there recipes ive gave. Or anymore you might like here - http://www.vegsoc.org/cordonvert/recipes...

MUNG BEAN & VEGETABLE COTTAGE PIE



Ingredients

2tsp/10ml sunflower oil

1 onion. finely chopped

2 carrots, finely chopped

3 sticks celery, diced

8oz/225g mung beans, cooked

2tsp/10ml cayenne pepper

1tsp/5ml chopped fresh marjoram

1tsp/5ml chopped fresh sage

1tbsp/15ml tomato purée

1tsp/5ml yeast extract

½pint / 275ml vegetable stock

salt and pepper

1lb/450g potatoes. peeled and diced

4tbsp/60ml skimmed milk or soya milk

½oz/15g sunflower seeds

Method

1. Heat the oil in a large pan and fry the onion, carrots and celery for 5 minutes.

2. Add the cooked mung beans, cayenne pepper, marjoram, sage, tomato purée, yeast extract and stock.

Cover and simmer gently for 10-15 minutes.

Adjust the seasoning.

3. Meanwhile, boil the potatoes until cooked.

Drain and mash with the milk.

4. Put the bean mixture into the base of a large casserole dish and top with the mashed potato.

Sprinkle over the sunflower seeds and bake in a pre-heated oven at 180°C/350°F/gas mark 4 for 30-40 minutes, until top is golden browned.



Lentil Shepherd's Pie

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A spicy, hearty blend of potatoes and lentils baked into a savoury casserole that's sure to satisfy.

Ingredients

½lb/225g lentils, cooked and drained

1 small onion, diced

½tsp crumbled sage

½tsp minced garlic

pinch of dried oregano

1tsp salt, plus more to taste

dash of cayenne pepper

3 large potatoes, cooked and unpeeled

½-1 cup hot soya milk

margarine to taste

Method

1. Preheat the oven to 400°F/200°C/Gas Mark 6.

2. In a large mixing bowl, mash the cooked lentils thoroughly and add the onion and seasonings. Place the lentil mixture in a lightly oiled 4pt / 2.5L casserole dish.

3. In a separate bowl, mash the potatoes and add the hot soya milk, margarine and season to taste. Beat by hand or with an electric mixer, until fluffy.

4. Spread the mashed potatoes on top of the mashed lentils and bake for 20 minutes, or until potatoes are dry on top.

Place the pie under the grill to brown the top.

Serve hot with seasonal vegetables.



Veggie Sausage Casserole

There are many different veggie sausages on the market - just find a brand you like and use it for this casserole.

Ingredients

675g potatoes, peeled and cubed

30ml vegetable oil

1 medium onion, chopped

2 cloves garlic, chopped

1 bay leaf

2 tsp dried thyme

1 cooking apple, cored and cubed

450g carrots, sliced

1 packet veggie sausages

275g chopped, tinned tomatoes

300ml vegetable stock

1 tbsp tomato puree

salt and pepper to taste

Method

1. Put the potatoes into a pan of water and boil for 5 minutes (they need to be part-cooked only and still quite firm). Keep on one side.

2. Heat the oil in a large pan and fry the onion for 2 minutes. Add the garlic, bay leaf and thyme and fry for a further 2 minutes.

3. Add the apple, carrots and sausages and fry gently until the sausages are cooked.

4. Add the tomatoes, stock, tomato puree and potatoes. Bring to the boil and then simmer for about 15 minutes until the vegetables are cooked. Remember to remove the bay leaf before serving.

5. Season with salt and pepper and serve with crusty bread.



Hope this helps and good luck.

Answer 15

Have you tried Asian Indian food?

You can make it at home also, it is easy and healthy

Websites that you can go to are

www.bawarchi.com

http://www.nandyala.org/mahanandi/about/

www.tarladalal.com