Veggies Galore! The Official Vegetarian Thread V1

[CashforStash]

Well here we have it, the official vegetarian thread.

I just became one recently and I love it It changed my lifestyle completely!

Question is, anybody got some quick, cheap veggie lunches or dinners ideas?

 

[knowsbleed]

Hmm... you've taken the path less traveled. I guess you'll have to get your protein from other sources.

 

[Ghostvirus]

I love this thread. It exposes the weak ones.

 

[Paroxysm]

A vegetarian diet has to be monitored for the reason that you can develop all kind of complications and deficiencies.

Eat meat, it's good for you.

 

[SuperFerret]

Out of curiosity, for those of you who are vegetarians, why did you choose to deny your genetic background stop eating meat?

 

[knowsbleed]

Good question Robot Fighter Extraordinaire. Another good question is, would a vegetarian eat a person if they were stranded in the Andes and their survival depended on it?

 

[SuperFerret]

Good question Robot Fighter Extraordinaire. Another good question is, would a vegetarian eat a person if they were stranded in the Andes and their survival depended on it?

How about this one for those who don't eat meat because they feel bad for all those delicious animals: would you eat a plant if you found out it was sentient or would you starve?

 

[Watson]

The idea that you can't be healthy without meat in your diet is ridiculous. There are lots of other sources of protein (beans, nuts, lentils), plus you're not eating all the other crap that gets pumped into mass-produced meats.

I'm not a full vegetarian (I can't because of some other health complications). But I really limit my intake of red meats and chicken. I try to only eat it once a week-or never if possible. The rest of the time I stick to fish and high protein alternatives. I also limit my dairy intake and supplement with vitamins as needed.

I just feel a lot better without a lot of meat in my diet. Not as heavy, better skin, etc. I do love animals, and I prefer to eat meats that were produced sustainably and locally, but I've never really had any qualms about eating animals in other respects. Also, I do like steak occasionally. I'm not willing to give it totally up

Cash, some of my fav's are Eggplant lasagna (you can google recipes for it with cheese or without cheese depending on your preference), Meat-free fajitas (lots of red and yellow peppers, onions, homemade guac and pico de gallo, and refried black beans), black bean soup with veggies (you can buy it prepackaged or make your own in a slow cooker), veggie chilli (again, you can buy it or make it in a slow cooker), hummus, and Falafel.

If you're looking for brands I really like http://www.casbahnaturalfoods.com/ and http://www.edenfoods.com/. And check in your neighbourhood to see if there is local farmers market. That's the best way to get great quality veggies.

 

[chaseter]

Well this thread took a wrong yet deliciously meaty turn. I can understand some people not eating over processed meat but fish is really good for you. If you don't eat fish, then you are not only a vegetarian, you are crazy.

Cash why the turn? Jaws eat meat fyi.

 

[Mike_D202]

I'm about to have a KFC dinner.

 

[Heisenberg]

Excellent reversal in this thread

I love this thread. It exposes the weak ones.

Almost killed me man

Out of curiosity, for those of you who are vegetarians, why did you choose to deny your genetic background stop eating meat?

At the age of 12 I just began to dislike the taste of meat, then chicken. After a few months I only ate fish and at 13 made a concious decision to become a vegetarian (now nearly 23).

Good question Robot Fighter Extraordinaire. Another good question is, would a vegetarian eat a person if they were stranded in the Andes and their survival depended on it?

Hell yes I'd eat someone.

 

[Angel_Faerie]

Finally I can be among my own people! t:

 

[AndThePickles]

If you want quick/cheap ideas, you gotta go with stir fry. You can put so many different types of veggies in it, and tofu for protein (btw, I hate tofu, but you vegetarians need to get protein in some form ). I recommend going to an Asian store/market and loading up on different types of veggies (which you can always get cheaper at an Asian market than a regular grocery store) and perusing the spice/sauces aisle. There are a ton of stir fry sauces you can buy. Also, don't leave without purchasing

I am also in love with these:

Three minutes in the microwave and you're done.



I really do love vegetables, and I eat plenty of dishes without meat. However, I love, love, LOVE meat. I could never cut it out of my diet. Thinking about it makes me want to go to Five Guys and then Fogo de Chao.

 

[Watson]

^OMG Srircha (sp?) is the best EVER.

 

[SuperFerret]

I'm surprised at the actually justified reasons for being a vegetarian presented here. As an obligate carnivore, I approve and hereby promise to not seriously give you a hard time about being a veggie. I will, however, continue to joke about it.

 

[Colossal Spoons]

I'm only in this thread to support spices and seasonings But if you have/like Sriracha, this should be right next to it wherever you keep your spices:

 

[knowsbleed]

Hell yes I'd eat someone.

Finally I can be among my own people! t:

Yes, you finally can be.

 

[SuperFerret]

Someone should start the Official Cannibal Thread.

 

[knowsbleed]

Someone should start the Official Cannibal Thread.

I've tried dipping my fingers in that sauce before... nobody really bit... so I defingered it.

 

[Eggyman]

I'm calling Cash's share right now.

 

[The Guard]

My parents became vegetarian last year. Their favorite quick meal is vegetarian sloppy joes.

My wife's trying it, and here's an argument for it: She's lost 35 pounds in four weeks.

 

[Colossal Spoons]

Of that 35lbs, some muscle went with it. Keep that in mind too.

 

[ObakeTora]

^OMG Srircha (sp?) is the best EVER.

SRIRACHA!!!! On the real that is the best sauce ever!

 

[knowsbleed]

Of that 35lbs, some muscle went with it. Keep that in mind too.

Women have muscles?

 

[Colossal Spoons]

Some, yeah lol