Vegan/Vegetarian Thread (discussion, recipes, laughs)

[Medusa]

Originally Posted by DapperButch

So funny you are mentioning eggplant dishes when I am sitting here eating eggplant parmesan (vegan cheese) that TF made! It's awesome. She doesn't do dairy, so I don't know if she can recommend a good white sauce, but she does make a great red sauce veggie lasagna!

Hook me up with a recipe!!!

I have only had eggplant one other time in my life and I don't remember being disgusted by it so I'd like to incorporate it if I can!

[DapperButch]

Originally Posted by Medusa

Hook me up with a recipe!!!

I have only had eggplant one other time in my life and I don't remember being disgusted by it so I'd like to incorporate it if I can!

It is freakin' awesome, even with the vegan cheese (I'm sure you can substitute the real stuff). She is going to PM you with the recipe.

[tantalizingfemme]

Originally Posted by Medusa

Yanno? Since I posted in here back before Christmas I am STILL on the (mostly) vegetarian train. And when I say "mostly", I'm saying that 95% of my diet is now meatless.
I try to avoid meat as much as possible these days and have only had it a handful of times since October. I'm not missing it much. Truly!

I've gotten super creative with meals and am really enjoying burritos piled with beans and veggies, pizzas made with english muffins and sundries tomatoes, "burgers" made with black beans, and even TVP as a replacement in spaghetti sauce and chili.

Question for folks: I've seen a fair amount of recipes on Pinterest for eggplant dishes and veggie lasagna. I am looking for a REALLY GOOD veggie lasagna that you have tried or made that has a white sauce like parmesan and incorporates zucchini and carrots. Anyone?

Here is a good basic recipe for a white sauce:

http://www.veggieful.com/2013/01/veg...ce-recipe.html

[Medusa]

Vegetarian check in!

STILL loving it! I did eat a couple of small pieces of chicken last weekend (like bite-sized) but got zero satisfaction taste-wise. Otherwise, I've been on my veggie-product train.

I did discover that one of the grocery stores in town carries every Morningstar product they make and I kinda went fucking crazy getting all of them. I even found some veggie pizza's by Amy's brand and can't wait to try them. Still trying recipes and what-not and different ways to get my protein for the day.

The other night I needed to get a few more calories and protein so I put a couple of tablespoons of PB2 powder in a vanilla Greek yogurt and it made a peanut butter mousse. DELICIOUS.

We are getting supplies to build another raised bed in a couple of weeks and I will be planting a ton of squash and zucchinis along with tomatoes, lettuce, peppers, and various herbs.

p.s. Feeling GREAT!

[clay]

Have you seen the new Cheerios with ancient grains in it? It is 11 gms. Of protein! Is this something you can possibly try..for added protein....just wondering........

[Gemme]

Steve Harvey had Traci D. Mitchell on today and she showed some really good alternatives to pasta. While not all of them are vegetarian, there are some good ideas here.

Pastabilities

[Galahad]

I haven't read this for a bit so it may be here. I've been making a wonderful black bean and chocolate vegan smoothie. Very healthy and easy way to get protein. I think I found it on a site with a title something like F. Y. it's vegan. It has black beans, cocoa powder, molasses, hemp or almond milk and I usually stick in half a frozen banana. It is so very good. I never crave chocolate milkshakes or ice cream anymore.

[clay]

Quaker instant oatmeal makes one that is high in fiber....and another one makes a higher protein one...that yields 10 Gms. Protein. Both come in a variety of flavors....maybe some possibilities to increase protein and/ or fiber for you!

[Greco]

Today's lunch, dinner...

Soup: organic ingredients

carrots, turnips, butternut squash, onion,
purple potatoes, celery

garlic, Tbl of olive oil, spinach, kale...

slow, slow cooked...blended carrots, turnips, potatoes
when soft, put them back in pot then added kale and spinach for 5mins.
Delicious. Froze some for week.

Green smoothie of course.

Greco

[kittygrrl]

just a little bit shocked and upset with some vegans on facebook...I took exception to a cartoon posted about witches eating children (a vegan Halloween joke, I was told) which I said wasn't at all funny, and quite offensive..doesn't the world have enough of misogyny, and ignorance??, Why perpetuate horrid, mean little myths???? For the sake of vegan fun I was told, and then asked by many, that I should put a broomstick up my bottom if I couldn't join in their idea of fun..if this is the state of veganism, the world is so much poorer for it

[SmoothButch]

This February is my three year anniversary of becoming vegetarian.

[kittygrrl]

[kittygrrl]

Originally Posted by clay

Have you seen the new Cheerios with ancient grains in it? It is 11 gms. Of protein! Is this something you can possibly try..for added protein....just wondering........

Haven't seen this but I'm definitely going to look for it!

[kittygrrl]

Homemade Almond Milk

3/4 c almonds
2 c spring water
2 organic dates (Please remember to take out seeds!!)
1/2 tsp vanilla (optional)
pinch sea salt

With almonds cover with water and soak overnight or a bit longer if you can.
Next morning drain water from almonds and put into blender. Add dates, 2 c. spring water, vanilla and pinch of salt. Blend for 30-45 seconds. Strain in nut bag or cheesecloth into bowl. Please squeeze bag with clean hands! Refrigerate and use within 3 days. With left over nut meal, spread on dehydrator tray or cookie sheet and dry in oven. Grind in coffee grinder and then use as almond meal, in muffins, cake, bread.

[kittygrrl]

1 Avocado sliced w/squeeze of lemon
2 pieces whole grain toast
salt & pepper
hot sauce

3 Toast bread (between kisses)
4 Halve your Avocado. (Let him squeeze lemon on both halves)
5 Arrange on his bread (first) then yours
6 Salt & pepper each
7 Shake as much hot sauce as you dare
8 Cut each slice diagonally
-Feed him a slice
then a kiss..then you have a bite..then another kiss..forget who's slice is who's

[EnderD_503]

Originally Posted by kittygrrl

1 Avocado sliced w/squeeze of lemon
2 pieces whole grain toast
salt & pepper
hot sauce

3 Toast bread (between kisses)
4 Halve your Avocado. (Let him squeeze lemon on both halves)
5 Arrange on his bread (first) then yours
6 Salt & pepper each
7 Shake as much hot sauce as you dare
8 Cut each slice diagonally
-Feed him a slice
then a kiss..then you have a bite..then another kiss..forget who's slice is who's

Nice, my partner often eats avocado and sriracha sauce on toast for breakfast. I like the avocado with toast but not so keen on the sriracha combo. Don't think either of us have ever tried any lemon juice on it though, might give it a shot!

Since its the most recent thing I've cooked, will share my lasagna recipe for anyone interested:

12 lasagna noodles (4 per layer)
1 can of tomato sauce
1 can of lentils
3-4 zucchinis (used yellow but any kind works) - sliced into rounds
1 container of mushrooms - sliced
3/4 to 1 pack of Daiya (mozzarella or cheddar)

Alternative to mushrooms: 2 red peppers (long slices) and 1 full yellow onion

Put all ingredients on all layers (except zucchini and and lentils which I just put on bottom and middle layers)
Cover with tinfoil
Bake in oven for 1.5-2 hours (at around 350-375F) or until fork can pass through easily

Usually makes about 6 large pieces (or 8 smaller pieces)

[EnderD_503]

Omg, went to Veg Fest today and there were so many great samples. Pretty much everything at the fest is vegan. I've really come to look forward to it now. We bought some new cheeses that were sold out last year from Zengarry. Also got to eat some awesome vegan mint chocolate ice cream made out of oats, pretty much the best vegan ice cream I ever tasted!

I think my highlights other than the ice cream were probably sampling Gusta (Montreal based) sausages and cheese...can't wait for them to start selling in stores here! Also had some Sheese cheese (Scottish vegan cheese company) that was ridiculously good!

Cashed in on a bunch of great deals, awesome day!

[kittygrrl]

Just take organic Medjool Dates and take out seed. Put little spoonfuls of natural organic peanut butter inside cavity of date-Seed 1 small apple or pear and slice neatly. Sprinkle with lemon or lime juice. Sprinkle with cinnamon. Store in glass container with cover for 2 days. Great Football snacks or anytime.

[kittygrrl]

1 c Watermelon
1 c (Chilled)Coconut Water

Place in a blender and mix for 30 seconds. Put in your Commuter cup and go-go-go! or Sip in shower after a work-out!

[Gemme]

Has anyone else tried the new Birds Eye Steamfresh Protein Blends? They make several different varieties and they are vegetarian (some may be vegan) and are excellent sources of fiber and protein.

I tried the Hawaiian blend and it was not bad. I've used it as both a side and the main protein/fiber source of the meal. They make several options.