Calling all vegetarians and vegans!

[Michelle_M]

So, we are omnivores over here, but eat too much meat and too few whole foods.

I'd like to eat healthier by eating less meat and more whole foods.

I was wondering if some of you might be willing to share your favorite main dishes, so that maybe 2x-3x a week I could do a vegan or vegetarian meal for dinner.

My husband would not be willing to give meat up completely. When I suggested a few meatless nights, he looked at me like I had just said something completely crazy! So I'd like to find some dishes that my carnivore would be willing to "settle" for. LOL

Someone has already suggested burritos with black beans and sweet potatoes, which sounds really yummy... as well as a "mexican style" black bean and rice dish to be eaten as is or as a burrito stuffing.

I have also heard tomato and avacados on tortillas for a vegan quesadilla.

A few times a week, for lunch I give my kiddos crackers, cheese and fruits/veggies. And they LOVE peanut butter, so they usually have at least one peanut butter sandwich a day.

So.... please post your favorite recipes here... .and if you have carniverous husbands, who love a particular meatless dish, I'd love to see that too.

Thanks!
God bless!

[GreenDahlia]

My husband LOVES these black bean burgers and actually prefers them over burgers made with meat http://www.democraticunderground.com...&mesg_id=17651

We do pancakes and waffles at least once a week

Mac and "cheese" http://vegweb.com/index.php?topic=31729.0

Mexican food, pasta, and rice are all easy to base meals around.

Casseroles are also good and easy to make
http://vegweb.com/index.php?topic=16758.0
http://vegweb.com/index.php?topic=6867.0

As you can see, I love vegweb! Some things are very good and some are not. It's fun to try new recipes.

[Michelle_M]

the black bean burgers look awesome. Thanks so much for your ideas!

God bless!

[LoveThyScent]

My hubby said that when I went vegetarian 11 years ago. He was a bloody steak guy. Well a few years later he went veg lol.I refused to cook him any meat too, he did it all himself haha. You can't go wrong with a great veggie stir fry that is our main food for dinner every night. I love it with tofu though!

[3rockstars]

http://www.food.com/recipe/Va-Voom-Veggie-Burgers-38532

http://vegweb.com/index.php?topic=27266.0

[3rockstars]

Originally Posted by Michelle_M So, we are omnivores over here, but eat too much meat and too few whole foods. I'd like to eat healthier by eating less meat and more whole foods. I was wondering if some of you might be willing to share your favorite main dishes, so that maybe 2x-3x a week I could do a vegan or vegetarian meal for dinner. My husband would not be willing to give meat up completely. When I suggested a few meatless nights, he looked at me like I had just said something completely crazy! So I'd like to find some dishes that my carnivore would be willing to "settle" for. LOL Someone has already suggested burritos with black beans and sweet potatoes, which sounds really yummy... as well as a "mexican style" black bean and rice dish to be eaten as is or as a burrito stuffing. I have also heard tomato and avacados on tortillas for a vegan quesadilla. A few times a week, for lunch I give my kiddos crackers, cheese and fruits/veggies. And they LOVE peanut butter, so they usually have at least one peanut butter sandwich a day. So.... please post your favorite recipes here... .and if you have carniverous husbands, who love a particular meatless dish, I'd love to see that too. Thanks! God bless!

if you are going vegan, be careful with the tortillas because a lot of them have animal fat/lard in them.

[Michelle_M]

Originally Posted by FaeryGnomeHome if you are going vegan, be careful with the tortillas because a lot of them have animal fat/lard in them.

Yeah, another vegan I've been communicating with mentioned that to me, so I actually checked the brand that I typically buy, and they are made with vegetable shortening. Thanks for thinking to give me the tip though!

God bless!

[LoveThyScent]

I've never seen tortilla's with lard, but yuck lol

[3rockstars]

agreed, disgusto. but you'd be surprised.


how bout this recipe? Looks awesome but I've never tried it. Can't wait until those chilly winter days!

http://vegweb.com/index.php?topic=31406.0


This one I have tried and it's fabulous! Maybe as a side dish with the meat as the main dish for the carnivores and this is the main dish for the veggies?

http://happyfoody.blogspot.com/2006/...d-lentils.html

[Michelle_M]

Originally Posted by GreenDahlia My husband LOVES these black bean burgers and actually prefers them over burgers made with meat http://www.democraticunderground.com...&mesg_id=17651 We do pancakes and waffles at least once a week Mac and "cheese" http://vegweb.com/index.php?topic=31729.0 Mexican food, pasta, and rice are all easy to base meals around. Casseroles are also good and easy to make http://vegweb.com/index.php?topic=16758.0 http://vegweb.com/index.php?topic=6867.0 As you can see, I love vegweb! Some things are very good and some are not. It's fun to try new recipes.

I'm making the black bean burgers for dinner for myself tonight. Can't wait to try. I only have dried beans, so I soaked then last night and they are cooking right now.

I MAY have to wait and do them tomorrow...but hey, that's fine too

Thanks!