Quick Vegetarian Dinners
It seems I don't enjoy meat as much as I used to these days. I'm not sure it it's simply the taste I don't like very much or that I'm bothered by the actual thought of the animal I'm eating. How much meat would I eat if I had to hunt it and kill it instead of picking it up neatly packaged from my grocery store? While I'm not quite ready to give it up altogether, I do think it's time to add more vegetarian dishes into my diet routine.
It's so easy to find great vegetarian recipes. There are so many excellent cookbooks available plus a ton of information on the web. I think the first hurdle is just getting out of the mindset of a meat-centered meal. It's a matter of overcoming some our childhood rituals of meals made of meat and potatoes.
One of the easiest substitutes to start with is tofu. Unless you can't have soy, tofu is an excellent and flexible alternative to meat. You'll find lots of great ways to prepare tofu from stuffed ravioli to baked tofu for a sandwich. You can use it for desserts such as creamy cannoli as well.
Another favorite is eggplant. This natural food is delicious, especially when served as a baked casserole. It's a simple dish really - simply slice up a fresh eggplant, bread the slices, and then pan fry in a nonstick pan. You then take the slices and place them on a layer of sauce in a large casserole dish or pan. Add more sauce, layer again, and then top off with shredded cheese.
Any kind of pasta can make a great vegetarian dinner. You can make a simple white cheese sauce or your favorite red sauce, topped with fresh grated cheese. Serve with some fresh baked asparagus or a leafy green salad with balsamic dressing and you've got a delicious, satisfying, and healthy meal.
Of course let's not forget pizza. This all-time favorite can be prepared any number of ways and will surely please everyone in your family. You can top half the pie with pineapple and fresh cubed pepper pieces for the vegetarian and the other side with extra cheese and pepperoni for the person who still loves meat in their meals.
There really is no end to the ways you can incorporate a more vegetarian lifestyle into your food routines. You don't have to make the change all at once, but if you start in small ways you'll be surprised at how easy it becomes to eat less and less meat. And you'll feel plenty healthy and satisfied in the process. - 17273
It's so easy to find great vegetarian recipes. There are so many excellent cookbooks available plus a ton of information on the web. I think the first hurdle is just getting out of the mindset of a meat-centered meal. It's a matter of overcoming some our childhood rituals of meals made of meat and potatoes.
One of the easiest substitutes to start with is tofu. Unless you can't have soy, tofu is an excellent and flexible alternative to meat. You'll find lots of great ways to prepare tofu from stuffed ravioli to baked tofu for a sandwich. You can use it for desserts such as creamy cannoli as well.
Another favorite is eggplant. This natural food is delicious, especially when served as a baked casserole. It's a simple dish really - simply slice up a fresh eggplant, bread the slices, and then pan fry in a nonstick pan. You then take the slices and place them on a layer of sauce in a large casserole dish or pan. Add more sauce, layer again, and then top off with shredded cheese.
Any kind of pasta can make a great vegetarian dinner. You can make a simple white cheese sauce or your favorite red sauce, topped with fresh grated cheese. Serve with some fresh baked asparagus or a leafy green salad with balsamic dressing and you've got a delicious, satisfying, and healthy meal.
Of course let's not forget pizza. This all-time favorite can be prepared any number of ways and will surely please everyone in your family. You can top half the pie with pineapple and fresh cubed pepper pieces for the vegetarian and the other side with extra cheese and pepperoni for the person who still loves meat in their meals.
There really is no end to the ways you can incorporate a more vegetarian lifestyle into your food routines. You don't have to make the change all at once, but if you start in small ways you'll be surprised at how easy it becomes to eat less and less meat. And you'll feel plenty healthy and satisfied in the process. - 17273
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