Calling the vegetarians here

**Palooka** · 04-17-2008, 10:56 PM

Hello. Just saying hi and wondering how many we have here?

Maybe share some new recipes or something fun like that

**vigilant20** · 04-18-2008, 09:52 AM

Tonight I'm making the 0 Point Weight Watchers Soup, which always knocks my socks off. I still can't understand how cabbage soup can be so good!

For quick after work meals here are a few recipes I fall back on: Fried Tofu, Fried Rice, Baked Tofu Strips, and these simple Portabella "Pizzas".

**Emeraldfire** · 04-19-2008, 06:52 PM

Another vegetarian here. I would love to learn ways to make tofu taste great and kinds of marinades to use. I agree the 0 point soup is great.

**blitzen** · 04-20-2008, 07:29 PM

I'm still an occasional chicken eater, but DH and my kids are all vegetarians.

**Palooka** · 04-20-2008, 10:34 PM

I have to say I am not much of a tofu eater and have tried it many different ways. Going to have to try that 0 point cabbage soup though. Thanks.

Blitzen, how does that work in your house as far as cooking goes? I admit I end of cooking different meals for me and my family and it can be a pain.

Looking for more veggie recipes that will please my meat and potatoes lover dh and to keep it simple.

Nice to meet you all.

**vigilant20** · 04-21-2008, 11:28 AM

If you are getting to know tofu, marinating and scrambling it are the best ways to try it...I think.

My favorite way is to marinate tofu in a mixture of equal parts ketchup, soy sauce, and oil. Sometimes I'll add summer squash and zucchini, then throw it on the george foreman grill. It's awesome served over rice.

For a scramble, this one blew me away.

Originally Posted by Emeraldfire

Another vegetarian here. I would love to learn ways to make tofu taste great and kinds of marinades to use. I agree the 0 point soup is great.

**StaceyS** · 04-21-2008, 01:54 PM

My favorite tofu marinade is tamari (soy sauce), vegetarian worchestershire sauce and olive oil. It is so delicious! Have some marinading in the fridge right now as a matter of fact!

**blitzen** · 04-23-2008, 12:40 PM

Originally Posted by Palooka

Blitzen, how does that work in your house as far as cooking goes? I admit I end of cooking different meals for me and my family and it can be a pain.

It's not too bad. I'm not a big fan of cooking multiple meals, so I save my chicken for the days I can incorporate in with whatever else we are having. For example: tacos. DH likes grilled vegetable tacos, so if I'm in the mood for chicken tacos, I'll make some chicken. Or, I'll make chicken fingers and a variety of side dishes that the rest of them will eat too. I only each chicken once or twice a month so there isn't too much conflict. My bigger problem is that my older son is an extremely picky eater and likes nothing! I'm a picky eater too, but he's really bad!

**frooz** · 04-23-2008, 04:51 PM

Vegetarian here too

**Palooka** · 04-23-2008, 11:30 PM

Originally Posted by blitzen

It's not too bad. I'm not a big fan of cooking multiple meals, so I save my chicken for the days I can incorporate in with whatever else we are having. For example: tacos. DH likes grilled vegetable tacos, so if I'm in the mood for chicken tacos, I'll make some chicken. Or, I'll make chicken fingers and a variety of side dishes that the rest of them will eat too. I only each chicken once or twice a month so there isn't too much conflict. My bigger problem is that my older son is an extremely picky eater and likes nothing! I'm a picky eater too, but he's really bad!

We love any type of fajitas or stirfry. Those days work because I just make the meat in another pan. Things like tacos, spaghetti and stuff like that seem to work here. I sure know what you mean about pleasing the kids. That is a tuff job.lol

That is cool that it works that easy for your family. I am seriously looking for a better system here. lol.

I'm thinking some good hearty Mexican dishes might please them without the meat.

**The Muse** · 04-30-2008, 01:11 PM

I'm a vegetarian and so is my husband!

I've got a ton of recipes, but one of my favorite quick ones is chickpea tacos.

I cook 3 cups of chickpeas and 1 cup of their cooking liquid in a frying pan with a packet of taco seasoning, until most of the water evaporates. Then serve them with the usual taco fixins.

I pressure cook my chickpeas in bulk because it's cheaper than using canned, but the equivilant is 2 15 oz. cans.

**IntlMom** · 04-30-2008, 01:34 PM

I'm not a "true" vegetarian, but I sure could be if the rest of my family made it the least bit easy. Here's my lunch I threw together for my daughter and I:
2 cans of greens beans
1 can black beans drained
1 handful whole wheat pasta, cooked
1 can muir glen fire roasted tomatoes
I can of tomato paste
italian seasoning

that's it...my family would never go for it, but she and I will eat on it for a few days for lunch!

**Palooka** · 05-01-2008, 01:09 AM

Originally Posted by The Muse

I'm a vegetarian and so is my husband!

I've got a ton of recipes, but one of my favorite quick ones is chickpea tacos.

I cook 3 cups of chickpeas and 1 cup of their cooking liquid in a frying pan with a packet of taco seasoning, until most of the water evaporates. Then serve them with the usual taco fixins.

I pressure cook my chickpeas in bulk because it's cheaper than using canned, but the equivilant is 2 15 oz. cans.

You are lucky there! I keep wanting to try like that mock chickpea recipe that is like tuna salad. Your post reminded me of that.

I heart chickpeas. I usually just buy those in a can though. I do almost the same as you but use black beans instead.

So I always hear this is good....

Smash chickpeas, add relish, mayo, celery or onion, or whatever you like for your "tuna sandwich." Just use the beans instead.

**Palooka** · 05-01-2008, 01:24 AM

Originally Posted by IntlMom

I'm not a "true" vegetarian, but I sure could be if the rest of my family made it the least bit easy. Here's my lunch I threw together for my daughter and I:
2 cans of greens beans
1 can black beans drained
1 handful whole wheat pasta, cooked
1 can muir glen fire roasted tomatoes
I can of tomato paste
italian seasoning

that's it...my family would never go for it, but she and I will eat on it for a few days for lunch!

I understand that. I think a lot of people just go with the flow or what makes it work with their family.

That doesn't sound bad.. It's amazing what you can eat with pasta or a tortilla wrap. Thank you for posting that.

This is something from the top of my head that I think I will just whip up this week, just going from what I have in the pantry. I think maybe dh might like it.

Sautee' onion, garlic, and corn in EVOO(aren't you glad Racheal Ray got that in the dictionary now. lol) I have a big can of pinto beans, green peppers cut up in the freezer, add taco seasoning, chopped tomatoes, and maybe some tomato sauce. Simmer. I have quac in the fridge. I just discovered this weekend that Aldi's carries this here in sealed packets. Perfect for the addict like me. :p Add sour cream, salsa, and cheese that I have and make it a big wrap. I would serve it with some rice on the side.

I think that would be filling to the biggest meat hard core of a dh I have. lol

**meowpurrie** · 05-01-2008, 11:24 PM

Fellow vegetarian here...for about 7 years!!

I love my panini grill! One easy, quick and healthy dinner I like to make is...I saute' spinach leaves in a olive oil. In a wrap (usually a flavored one), I combined grilled tomatoes, sauteed spinach and cheese...then put the wrap in my panini grill....it makes a quick, hot meal. I like to dip it in dijonaisse/dill. yummm....

Sometimes just a cheese/tomato wrap cooked in the panini grill is tasty too. I like to cook simple things...

Thanks for the other veggie recipes in this threat! Can't wait to try some. Yes...chickpeas rock!!