I often think about how much I enjoy meat anymore. I don't know whether it's the taste I'm growing less fond of or if it's the whole thought that it's an animal I'm eating. Would I still eat like that if I had to go out and hunt for my food? I wonder about that sometimes. But will I ever be able to forego meat all together, never eat another sirloin or chicken cutlet. I'm not certain, but in the meanwhile I think about eating a more vegetarian diet.
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.
So if not meat, then what? One of the most popular meat substitutes is tofu. Tofu is a very versatile food - you can grill, eat it cold, and make it for breakfast, lunch or dinner. There are loads of great recipes with tofu including ravioli, grilled sandwiches, salads, desserts, and much more.
You can also make great meals using eggplant. This is a natural and fresh food that's quite delicious. You can serve it plain or make a layered casserole. You can make a simple casserole of baked eggplant by slicing up an eggplant or two, breading the slices and briefly frying them in a pan. Then place a layer of sauce at the bottom of your casserole dish, followed with a layer of eggplant and cheese, and continue layering with a final layer of cheese on top.
Of course pasta is a classic vegetarian dish. There are many wonderful types of pastas including shells, linguini, spirals that you can top with any variety of wonderful sauces. You can make a nice four-cheese sauce or a tasty read sauce to top off your dish. Serve it with some fresh veggies like broccoli, asparagus, or a baby green salad with a ginger dressing and you've got a healthy, tasty meal in no time at all.
Of course pizza is an all-time favorite for many of us. You can top a vegetarian pie with pineapple chunks or red and green pepper for a burst of color and taste. If you want, you can share your pie with a meat-lover by putting your toppings on one side and the pepperoni and sausage on the other - and everyone's happy.
The list of ways you can add vegetarian meals into your life is limitless. And there's no pressure to try and go vegetarian all at once. The fun part is trying it here and there and experimenting with the new foods. The more you do it, the easier it will get and very possibly, the healthier you'll be.
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.
So if not meat, then what? One of the most popular meat substitutes is tofu. Tofu is a very versatile food - you can grill, eat it cold, and make it for breakfast, lunch or dinner. There are loads of great recipes with tofu including ravioli, grilled sandwiches, salads, desserts, and much more.
You can also make great meals using eggplant. This is a natural and fresh food that's quite delicious. You can serve it plain or make a layered casserole. You can make a simple casserole of baked eggplant by slicing up an eggplant or two, breading the slices and briefly frying them in a pan. Then place a layer of sauce at the bottom of your casserole dish, followed with a layer of eggplant and cheese, and continue layering with a final layer of cheese on top.
Of course pasta is a classic vegetarian dish. There are many wonderful types of pastas including shells, linguini, spirals that you can top with any variety of wonderful sauces. You can make a nice four-cheese sauce or a tasty read sauce to top off your dish. Serve it with some fresh veggies like broccoli, asparagus, or a baby green salad with a ginger dressing and you've got a healthy, tasty meal in no time at all.
Of course pizza is an all-time favorite for many of us. You can top a vegetarian pie with pineapple chunks or red and green pepper for a burst of color and taste. If you want, you can share your pie with a meat-lover by putting your toppings on one side and the pepperoni and sausage on the other - and everyone's happy.
The list of ways you can add vegetarian meals into your life is limitless. And there's no pressure to try and go vegetarian all at once. The fun part is trying it here and there and experimenting with the new foods. The more you do it, the easier it will get and very possibly, the healthier you'll be.
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