Can you give me any good, simple, meatless recepies?

Question

I am a vegetarian. I need a simple meal using foods normally aroung the house.

Answer 1

Take lettuce, tomato, peppers, onions, etc... chop and mix. yum.

Answer 2

i know pasta is the bane of all vegetarians - but if you are looking for simple - there really is nothing simpler than making meat-free lasagne or spaghetti. a trick is to use TVP in place of any meat. you soak the tvp in some water for about 15 minutes, and then squeeze the water out, then you put it in a pan and fry it in pam or a little oil. when it is nice and brown, it is ready to use as a meat-substitute (ground beef substitute, really) in things like tacos and pastas.
that's how i like to do it. also, if you have spinach or squash or eggplant or any other veggies around, just throw them into the mix and you have instant variety to your meal.
oh, and i don't know if you would like this, but one of my favorite meatless goodies that is relatively healthy is i like to bake my own potato chips using sweet potatoes. slice them into thin rounds, coat with x virgin olive oil or pam, and salt and pepper them - maybe use some chili powder or paprika or whatever you think would taste good as flavor on it, and throw them on a cookie sheet at 350 degrees for about 10 minutes. keep an eye on nthem though, because they will burn dependsing on how thin you slice them. the thinner, the crunchier, though. i had some lastnight, and they are soooo good.

Answer 3

We eat meat rarely in our hose. I generally cook what I called slop in a pot. Looks gross, tastes delicious and it's easy.

rice, ramen, pasta, couscous or a combination

canned or frozen vegetables (I like the no salt added canned veggies- albertsons has a great line)

cheese- i usually use a combination of veleveeta and cheddar or parmesean

cream of anything soup (mushroom, celery, broccoli, or asparagus is great) OR tomato sauce, paste, stewed tomatoes

spices- I usually use premixed Italian, Mrs. Dash, or some other premixed seasonings

the best part is, theres no measuring and you cook it all in one pot so there's less dishes

Good Luck!

Answer 4

Get a box of Spanish Rice, Rice-a-Roni. Prepare that as directed, with the can of tomatoes. Then five minutes before it is done cooking, add one small can of niblet corn (drained), one 14 oz. can of red kidney beans, and if you like them, a can of drained mushroom pieces.

This makes enough for a family of four with a salad or garlic bread on the side, has grains, vegetables, and protein in the beans!

Answer 5

Veggie Chilli is my favorite!

1 large onion
1 green bell pepper
1 red bell pepper
5 cloves of crushed garlic
1 can of garbanzo beans
1 can kidney beans
1 can of pink beans (or use whatever beans you like)
2 cans of veggie broth
Add chilli powder seasoning to taste
Add cayanne pepper & red pepper flakes to taste
Combine all ingredients and let simmer until its got a great chilli texture
You coul also add corn ;-)

SOooo good!

Answer 6

Im not a vegetarian but I love vegetarian stir fry, and you just cut up all the vegetables you happen to have in the house, add some cashews, almonds or chinese type noodles.

Answer 7

Pasta tossed with a little olive oil, salt, pepper, red pepper flakes, lemon zest and shaved parmesan cheese

Answer 8

vegetable pizza...same pizza recipe without pepperoni or any meat.

Answer 9

spaghetti w/o meat