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Vegetarian Recipes
zombiegirl
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Every time someone opens a new "Are you a vegetarian?/Do Buddhists need to be vegetarian?" thread, inevitably, a handful of people will say, "I couldn't give up meat! I like it too much!" But I think everyone agrees that vegetarian diets are better for the environment and tend to be better for you too (not always though, let's not forget that french fries are vegetarian as well).
"One personal act that can have a profound impact on these issues is reducing meat consumption. To produce 1 pound of feedlot beef requires about 2,400 gallons of water and 7 pounds of grain (42). Considering that the average American consumes 97 pounds of beef (and 273 pounds of meat in all) each year, even modest reductions in meat consumption in such a culture would substantially reduce the burden on our natural resources."
Here's a few articles on the environmental impact of a meat based diet:
http://www.vegetariantimes.com/features/ft_eco_living/574
http://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Environmental_vegetarianism
So, it would be nice if everyone could post their favorite veg. recipes and maybe those who aren't vegetarian could reduce their meat consumption as well. Even as little as one night per week without meat can make a difference. I don't know why everyone seems to think that vegetarian food is somehow lacking because you can make some pretty awesome veg. meals and it's actually very rare that I miss meat at all. But, I'm getting a little bored with my repertoire, so I'm excited for some new suggestions as well.
I'm a fan of simple recipes (read: I'm a terrible cook), so my contribution is Hummus Pizza.
Just a twist on a typical pizza. I usually buy an already made crust, brush it lightly with olive oil and spread a layer of hummus over top. The typical 8oz. container of hummus is fine. You can use any flavor of hummus you like, but I tend to go for the garlic lovers. I like to really pile the veggies on. Usually I use onions, mushrooms, green peppers, and sometimes broccoli; but you can really do any combination that you like. Spread a thin layer of mozzarella cheese over top of this. You can put as much as you want, but I usually just make a light cover to hold the veggies together, instead of creating a thick layer like a traditional pizza. Follow the directions for the pre-made crust, but the usual cooking temp. is around 450. Because there's no meat, you don't have to worry too much about cooking time, 20 mins. or so should do it, but just keep an eye on the cheese and the veggies. By the time the cheese melts and the mushrooms cook down, I can tell it's done. I recommend putting the pizza directly on the oven rack, since veggie pizzas tend to have a lot of moisture cook off, it can dampen the crust if you use a pan. Top with some parmesan cheese and you're done.
"One personal act that can have a profound impact on these issues is reducing meat consumption. To produce 1 pound of feedlot beef requires about 2,400 gallons of water and 7 pounds of grain (42). Considering that the average American consumes 97 pounds of beef (and 273 pounds of meat in all) each year, even modest reductions in meat consumption in such a culture would substantially reduce the burden on our natural resources."
Here's a few articles on the environmental impact of a meat based diet:
http://www.vegetariantimes.com/features/ft_eco_living/574
http://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Environmental_vegetarianism
So, it would be nice if everyone could post their favorite veg. recipes and maybe those who aren't vegetarian could reduce their meat consumption as well. Even as little as one night per week without meat can make a difference. I don't know why everyone seems to think that vegetarian food is somehow lacking because you can make some pretty awesome veg. meals and it's actually very rare that I miss meat at all. But, I'm getting a little bored with my repertoire, so I'm excited for some new suggestions as well.
I'm a fan of simple recipes (read: I'm a terrible cook), so my contribution is Hummus Pizza.
Just a twist on a typical pizza. I usually buy an already made crust, brush it lightly with olive oil and spread a layer of hummus over top. The typical 8oz. container of hummus is fine. You can use any flavor of hummus you like, but I tend to go for the garlic lovers. I like to really pile the veggies on. Usually I use onions, mushrooms, green peppers, and sometimes broccoli; but you can really do any combination that you like. Spread a thin layer of mozzarella cheese over top of this. You can put as much as you want, but I usually just make a light cover to hold the veggies together, instead of creating a thick layer like a traditional pizza. Follow the directions for the pre-made crust, but the usual cooking temp. is around 450. Because there's no meat, you don't have to worry too much about cooking time, 20 mins. or so should do it, but just keep an eye on the cheese and the veggies. By the time the cheese melts and the mushrooms cook down, I can tell it's done. I recommend putting the pizza directly on the oven rack, since veggie pizzas tend to have a lot of moisture cook off, it can dampen the crust if you use a pan. Top with some parmesan cheese and you're done.
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Here are two of them if you are interested in vegetarian recipes:
theveggietable.com and vegetariantimes.com
Some of their recipes are really easy.
Enjoy!
@MamaLotus
thanks for the websites! i will have to check them out. honestly, i have quite a few vegetarian cookbooks, but i always find the recipes too complicated or involved. i like simplicity.
@mugzy
tell me about your peanut sauce pizza! what sort of toppings would you put on such a thing?
invented by me
I do need recipes! This is perfect
I was wondering if there literally recipes that are 1.2.3..I am somewhat of a beginner in cooking.
I know how to cook the basics and add a little bit of my own twists to the basics. Lol.
i make a variation on Ina Garten's (The Barefoot Contessa) roasted vegetable soup:
http://www.foodnetwork.com/recipes/ina-garten/roasted-vegetable-soup-recipe/index.html
i usually end up roasting whatever veggies i have: typically mushrooms, onions, potatoes, carrots, etc. and obviously, i use vegetable stock instead of chicken stock. just an fyi, my favorite bouillon comes in a jar and is by the "Better Than Bouillon" brand, but i really dislike the Rupunzel brand. sometimes i will also make a roux and turn it into a stew. my girlfriend really likes it that way, but a roux is such a pain in the butt to do. i've been unsuccessful before as well.
No complaint from me about people who choose vegetarianism. Although it's not for me (I actually have trouble digesting corn, lettuce, cabbage, celery), I quite admire it. But I do know vegetarians who don't realize that even a veggie diet has to be balanced so that they get the wide range of nutrients.
My best to you!
And what do mean that "back in the day" people hardly ate meat? What "day" are you talking about. I ask because my grandmother and grandfather on my father's side were born in the 1880s and lived until they were in their mid-80s, ate tons of meat, including extremely fatty meat. So I am curious back in what day you are talking about.
http://www.celestialhealing.net/physicalveg3.htm
http://www.marksdailyapple.com/did-grok-really-eat-that-much-meat/
http://www.psychologytoday.com/blog/animals-and-us/201106/why-do-most-vegetarians-go-back-eating-meat
I was trying to provide links that are not all biased.
There is many more, but that is just the gist.
I think individuals who say don't eat meat or meat is bad comes from Vegetarians most of the time and the ones who say eat meat it's good for you and it has nutrients are meat eaters...Is this a correct assumption? Or am I just confusing, or digging myself a hole? LOL.
i am going to make that pizza today.
i'll tell you how it goes.
I tried to be a vegetarian for two years and gave it up because the food was horrible.
I am gradually doing it.
And even then, it's difficult.
I wish I liked beans more but I only like them mixed with meat.
1/4 cup lemon juice
3 garlic cloves, minced
1 Tbsp. olive oil
1/2 tsp. smoked paprika
1/4 tsp. salt
1/4 tsp. pepper
1 lb. sliced fresh shiitake mushrooms
2 medium green peppers, sliced
1 small onion, thinly sliced
4 hoagie buns, split
4 slices provolone cheese
In a small bowl, whisk the first six ingredients. In a large bowl, combine the mushrooms, green peppers and onions. Pour dressing over vegetables; toss to coat.
Transfer to two 15-in. x 10-in. x 1-in. baking pans coated with cooking spray. Bake at 450 for 15-20 minutes or until crisp-tender, stirring once.
Divide mushroom mixture among buns and top with cheese. Broil 3-4 in. from the heat for 2-3 minutes or until cheese is melted.
all in all, it was pretty awesome but i did add more cheese. my girlfriend and i also added some of those banana pepper rings that come in a jar to add a nice little kick. i think next time i make it i will probably use portabella mushrooms though because i like their flavor a little better.
Fry a chopped onion in butter or ghee until translucent and sweet tasting. Transfer to a blender and make a smooth paste. Return to pan. Take on equal amount of diced tomatoes (canned) and make a second paste. Return to pan, and stir pastes together. Add seasonings like: paneer masala, curry paste, chili powder, garlic paste, etc. Simmer until flavor is right. Add green peas, paneer cheese. To finish, add cream slowly over very low heat to thicken sauce. Serve with basmati rice!