Calling all vegetarians

Thanks for the recipe - I think I have most of those ingredients!

I'm glad the mock tuna recipe was helpful! It's very versatile, too; leave out the onions, add celery, use sweet pickle relish instead of diced dills.

I'm not sure what you mean, I didn't say there was anything wrong with onions?

I make that same recipe! I posted something similar to it somewhere on this site. We always gobble it up. My entire family loves it.

Vegan is lots of work. I feel like I am spending inordinate amounts of time in the kitchen chopping veggies. Last night after I put some chicken in my husbands veggie burrito, he told me he feels better now when he eats what I do....strict vegan. ( This doesn't apply if Whole Foods is sampling some wonderful creamy, international cheese). I need to hire a college student to chop, I swear.

I have a vegan mac and cheese recipe with the cashew cream sauce. You can also do it with butternut squash. If you go on pinterest and type in " vegan", you link to lots of vegan cooking blogs. Very cool!!

With regards to the almond milk...the unflavored is less sugar. Hemp milk has less sugar and is a great protein source. You do really get used to the taste. We add it daily to smoothies, etc.

No, you didn't but I when you wrote "leave out the onions" I thought you meant not to use them.

I misunderstood--

It sure is. And with all the cooking from scratch, my gas bill has gone up. (I don't have a microwave) Also veggies are quite expensive these days ---

 But it's all worth it!

I totally know how you feel. I was so overwhelmed during surgery/treatment time. But now I've got it down!

If you are able to eat wheat, try Field Roast. They make 'sausages' and 'deli meat' out of seitan, which is made frome wheat protein. My husband is a meat eater, but he likes these.

I also have a lot of vegetarian recipes on my blog if you need some ideas (see my sig). In addition to FieldRoast, quinoa, and beans, I make a lot of main courses with nuts or even seeds as the central protein. For example, Walnut Veggie Spread, or Couscous with Spinach & Brazil Nuts.

Like your blog!  Thanks for sharing!

Hi, I have seen hemp seeds used in recipes that I have been researching online.on another note, Great

recipe to try if you like avocado, it's avocado salad dressing. Very easy. Very delicious Avocado Salad Dressing Recipe Ingredients



1 avocado

1 Tbsp fresh lemon or lime juice, or 1 tsp lemon or lime juice concentrate

1 Tbsp dill (fresh or dried)

1 small clove garlic, pressed

1 green onion, chopped

1 tsp miso (or salt, to taste)

Hi Mary

I am a vegetarian also and recently switched over to a plant based diet.  I have two websites to recommend

1. Delicious plant based food which looks too good to be true http://ohsheglows.com

2. Making sure you get enough protein with proper food combining 

http://www.sheknows.com/food-and-recipes/articles/802982/get-your-protein-with-meatless-combinations

Hope this helps

Gai

Hello, veggies!

I am a clueless cook. Strictly one-pot soups or slow cooker dishes. I would love to expand beyond my clumsy minestrone and chili. How could I bring flair to my cooking? What other easy dishes could I try? I don't have the energy for complicated recipes, but I would like to get the kind of tips and advice most people get from their moms (mine hated cooking).

Thanks!

@mary625:

I have not had my surgery yet. It is scheduled for January 24. I have recently decided to become a vegetarian myself. Very occasionally, I might have some meat if it's a special occasion, but it's very little. I am trying to eat a lot healthier than what I did in the past, consuming fresh veggies, fruits, grains, nuts, and some eggs and dairy.

As far as proteins go, I hear there is a lot of it in beans, peanut butter and avocados. But somebody has recently told me that I should consume some meat temporarily while I am recuperating. I will have to do a little research on that. I want to do anything and everything to get myself well and stay that way as much as I can. I also want to get started with an exercise program as soon as possible.

Forgive me if I'm not able to get back on right away. I will try to respond when I can.

Rosarosado, avocados have very little protein-only 2.9 grams in a cup, which also has 230 calories

@peggy_j:

I wish I had started eating right sooner. It might have made a world of difference. Who knows? As far as fish goes, I know it's good and healthy eating, but I never have liked fish. I have tried taking fish oil tablets, but due to other health issues and medications, I was advised not to take them at this time.

Thank you for the link.

@MelissaDallas:

Didn't know that about avocados and protein. I had just heard from another source at one time talk about avocados having protein in them. I just now found this link. It confirms what you said about the protein content, but also gives quite a few health benefits that avocados possess. I eat them pretty regularly, when I can find good ones.

https://authoritynutrition.com/12-proven-benefits-of-avocado/