Vegan/Vegetarian Thread (discussion, recipes, laughs)

Medusa · 02-21-2015, 04:35 PM

Yanno? Since I posted in here back before Christmas I am STILL on the (mostly) vegetarian train. And when I say "mostly", I'm saying that 95% of my diet is now meatless.
I try to avoid meat as much as possible these days and have only had it a handful of times since October. I'm not missing it much. Truly!

I've gotten super creative with meals and am really enjoying burritos piled with beans and veggies, pizzas made with english muffins and sundries tomatoes, "burgers" made with black beans, and even TVP as a replacement in spaghetti sauce and chili.

Question for folks: I've seen a fair amount of recipes on Pinterest for eggplant dishes and veggie lasagna. I am looking for a REALLY GOOD veggie lasagna that you have tried or made that has a white sauce like parmesan and incorporates zucchini and carrots. Anyone?

DapperButch · 02-21-2015, 04:50 PM

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Originally Posted by Medusa

Yanno? Since I posted in here back before Christmas I am STILL on the (mostly) vegetarian train. And when I say "mostly", I'm saying that 95% of my diet is now meatless.
I try to avoid meat as much as possible these days and have only had it a handful of times since October. I'm not missing it much. Truly!

I've gotten super creative with meals and am really enjoying burritos piled with beans and veggies, pizzas made with english muffins and sundries tomatoes, "burgers" made with black beans, and even TVP as a replacement in spaghetti sauce and chili.

Question for folks: I've seen a fair amount of recipes on Pinterest for eggplant dishes and veggie lasagna. I am looking for a REALLY GOOD veggie lasagna that you have tried or made that has a white sauce like parmesan and incorporates zucchini and carrots. Anyone?

So funny you are mentioning eggplant dishes when I am sitting here eating eggplant parmesan (vegan cheese) that TF made! It's awesome. She doesn't do dairy, so I don't know if she can recommend a good white sauce, but she does make a great red sauce veggie lasagna!

Medusa · 02-21-2015, 05:57 PM

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Originally Posted by DapperButch

So funny you are mentioning eggplant dishes when I am sitting here eating eggplant parmesan (vegan cheese) that TF made! It's awesome. She doesn't do dairy, so I don't know if she can recommend a good white sauce, but she does make a great red sauce veggie lasagna!

Hook me up with a recipe!!!

I have only had eggplant one other time in my life and I don't remember being disgusted by it so I'd like to incorporate it if I can!

DapperButch · 02-21-2015, 06:40 PM

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Originally Posted by Medusa

Hook me up with a recipe!!!

I have only had eggplant one other time in my life and I don't remember being disgusted by it so I'd like to incorporate it if I can!

It is freakin' awesome, even with the vegan cheese (I'm sure you can substitute the real stuff). She is going to PM you with the recipe.

MsTinkerbelly · 02-21-2015, 05:06 PM

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Originally Posted by Medusa

Yanno? Since I posted in here back before Christmas I am STILL on the (mostly) vegetarian train. And when I say "mostly", I'm saying that 95% of my diet is now meatless.
I try to avoid meat as much as possible these days and have only had it a handful of times since October. I'm not missing it much. Truly!

I've gotten super creative with meals and am really enjoying burritos piled with beans and veggies, pizzas made with english muffins and sundries tomatoes, "burgers" made with black beans, and even TVP as a replacement in spaghetti sauce and chili.

Question for folks: I've seen a fair amount of recipes on Pinterest for eggplant dishes and veggie lasagna. I am looking for a REALLY GOOD veggie lasagna that you have tried or made that has a white sauce like parmesan and incorporates zucchini and carrots. Anyone?

You can make white sauce with unsweetened Almond milk, and use grated garlic and a little basil in an oil base to start your rue. If you use eggplant, salt it after slicing and set it aside to "weep" out some of the liquid before cooking, or your lasagne could become watery.

tantalizingfemme · 02-21-2015, 06:42 PM

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Originally Posted by Medusa

Yanno? Since I posted in here back before Christmas I am STILL on the (mostly) vegetarian train. And when I say "mostly", I'm saying that 95% of my diet is now meatless.
I try to avoid meat as much as possible these days and have only had it a handful of times since October. I'm not missing it much. Truly!

I've gotten super creative with meals and am really enjoying burritos piled with beans and veggies, pizzas made with english muffins and sundries tomatoes, "burgers" made with black beans, and even TVP as a replacement in spaghetti sauce and chili.

Question for folks: I've seen a fair amount of recipes on Pinterest for eggplant dishes and veggie lasagna. I am looking for a REALLY GOOD veggie lasagna that you have tried or made that has a white sauce like parmesan and incorporates zucchini and carrots. Anyone?

Here is a good basic recipe for a white sauce:

http://www.veggieful.com/2013/01/veg...ce-recipe.html

Medusa · 03-16-2015, 04:48 AM

Vegetarian check in!

STILL loving it! I did eat a couple of small pieces of chicken last weekend (like bite-sized) but got zero satisfaction taste-wise. Otherwise, I've been on my veggie-product train.

I did discover that one of the grocery stores in town carries every Morningstar product they make and I kinda went fucking crazy getting all of them. I even found some veggie pizza's by Amy's brand and can't wait to try them. Still trying recipes and what-not and different ways to get my protein for the day.

The other night I needed to get a few more calories and protein so I put a couple of tablespoons of PB2 powder in a vanilla Greek yogurt and it made a peanut butter mousse. DELICIOUS.

We are getting supplies to build another raised bed in a couple of weeks and I will be planting a ton of squash and zucchinis along with tomatoes, lettuce, peppers, and various herbs.

p.s. Feeling GREAT!

clay · 03-16-2015, 07:54 AM

Have you seen the new Cheerios with ancient grains in it? It is 11 gms. Of protein! Is this something you can possibly try..for added protein....just wondering........

Gemme · 03-16-2015, 06:17 PM

Steve Harvey had Traci D. Mitchell on today and she showed some really good alternatives to pasta. While not all of them are vegetarian, there are some good ideas here.

Pastabilities

Galahad · 03-23-2015, 10:29 AM

I haven't read this for a bit so it may be here. I've been making a wonderful black bean and chocolate vegan smoothie. Very healthy and easy way to get protein. I think I found it on a site with a title something like F. Y. it's vegan. It has black beans, cocoa powder, molasses, hemp or almond milk and I usually stick in half a frozen banana. It is so very good. I never crave chocolate milkshakes or ice cream anymore.

clay · 03-23-2015, 12:55 PM

Quaker instant oatmeal makes one that is high in fiber....and another one makes a higher protein one...that yields 10 Gms. Protein. Both come in a variety of flavors....maybe some possibilities to increase protein and/ or fiber for you!

kittygrrl · 02-02-2016, 09:25 AM

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Originally Posted by clay

Have you seen the new Cheerios with ancient grains in it? It is 11 gms. Of protein! Is this something you can possibly try..for added protein....just wondering........

Haven't seen this but I'm definitely going to look for it!

kittygrrl · 09-06-2016, 08:17 AM

Homemade Almond Milk

3/4 c almonds
2 c spring water
2 organic dates (Please remember to take out seeds!!)
1/2 tsp vanilla (optional)
pinch sea salt

With almonds cover with water and soak overnight or a bit longer if you can.
Next morning drain water from almonds and put into blender. Add dates, 2 c. spring water, vanilla and pinch of salt. Blend for 30-45 seconds. Strain in nut bag or cheesecloth into bowl. Please squeeze bag with clean hands! Refrigerate and use within 3 days. With left over nut meal, spread on dehydrator tray or cookie sheet and dry in oven. Grind in coffee grinder and then use as almond meal, in muffins, cake, bread.

kittygrrl · 09-06-2016, 03:15 PM

1 Avocado sliced w/squeeze of lemon
2 pieces whole grain toast
salt & pepper
hot sauce

3 Toast bread (between kisses)
4 Halve your Avocado. (Let him squeeze lemon on both halves)
5 Arrange on his bread (first) then yours
6 Salt & pepper each
7 Shake as much hot sauce as you dare
8 Cut each slice diagonally
-Feed him a slice
then a kiss..then you have a bite..then another kiss..forget who's slice is who's

02-21-2015, 04:35 PM	#1
Medusa Mentally Delicious How Do You Identify?: Queer High Femme, thank you very much Preferred Pronoun?: Mme. Relationship Status: Married to JD. Join Date: Oct 2009 Location: Atlanta Posts: 10,446 My Photo Gallery Thanks: 5,995 Thanked 42,686 Times in 7,831 Posts Rep Power: 10000025	Yanno? Since I posted in here back before Christmas I am STILL on the (mostly) vegetarian train. And when I say "mostly", I'm saying that 95% of my diet is now meatless. I try to avoid meat as much as possible these days and have only had it a handful of times since October. I'm not missing it much. Truly! I've gotten super creative with meals and am really enjoying burritos piled with beans and veggies, pizzas made with english muffins and sundries tomatoes, "burgers" made with black beans, and even TVP as a replacement in spaghetti sauce and chili. Question for folks: I've seen a fair amount of recipes on Pinterest for eggplant dishes and veggie lasagna. I am looking for a REALLY GOOD veggie lasagna that you have tried or made that has a white sauce like parmesan and incorporates zucchini and carrots. Anyone? __________________ . . . Buy ButchFemmePlanet Merch Here: https://teespring.com/stores/butchfemmeplanetcom-merch

03-16-2015, 04:48 AM	#7
Medusa Mentally Delicious How Do You Identify?: Queer High Femme, thank you very much Preferred Pronoun?: Mme. Relationship Status: Married to JD. Join Date: Oct 2009 Location: Atlanta Posts: 10,446 My Photo Gallery Thanks: 5,995 Thanked 42,686 Times in 7,831 Posts Rep Power: 10000025	Vegetarian check in! STILL loving it! I did eat a couple of small pieces of chicken last weekend (like bite-sized) but got zero satisfaction taste-wise. Otherwise, I've been on my veggie-product train. I did discover that one of the grocery stores in town carries every Morningstar product they make and I kinda went fucking crazy getting all of them. I even found some veggie pizza's by Amy's brand and can't wait to try them. Still trying recipes and what-not and different ways to get my protein for the day. The other night I needed to get a few more calories and protein so I put a couple of tablespoons of PB2 powder in a vanilla Greek yogurt and it made a peanut butter mousse. DELICIOUS. We are getting supplies to build another raised bed in a couple of weeks and I will be planting a ton of squash and zucchinis along with tomatoes, lettuce, peppers, and various herbs. p.s. Feeling GREAT! __________________ . . . Buy ButchFemmePlanet Merch Here: https://teespring.com/stores/butchfemmeplanetcom-merch

03-16-2015, 07:54 AM	#8
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03-16-2015, 06:17 PM	#9
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03-23-2015, 12:55 PM	#11
clay Practically Lives Here How Do You Identify?: Butch (Silver Fox) Dom Daddi Preferred Pronoun?: 50 Shades of Clay Darker & Deeper Relationship Status: married to my forever Join Date: May 2011 Location: salt air & sandy beaches Posts: 13,136 My Photo Gallery Thanks: 97,020 Thanked 31,666 Times in 7,748 Posts Rep Power: 21474864	another source of protein.....for Medusa..... Quaker instant oatmeal makes one that is high in fiber....and another one makes a higher protein one...that yields 10 Gms. Protein. Both come in a variety of flavors....maybe some possibilities to increase protein and/ or fiber for you! __________________ To find someone who will love you for no reason, and to shower that person with reasons, that is the ultimate happiness. ~Robert Brault

03-23-2015, 10:29 AM	#10
Galahad Member How Do You Identify?: do I have to? Relationship Status: single Join Date: Nov 2009 Location: I.E. Southern California Posts: 425 My Photo Gallery Thanks: 1,300 Thanked 339 Times in 151 Posts Rep Power: 1446604	I haven't read this for a bit so it may be here. I've been making a wonderful black bean and chocolate vegan smoothie. Very healthy and easy way to get protein. I think I found it on a site with a title something like F. Y. it's vegan. It has black beans, cocoa powder, molasses, hemp or almond milk and I usually stick in half a frozen banana. It is so very good. I never crave chocolate milkshakes or ice cream anymore.

09-06-2016, 08:17 AM	#13
kittygrrl Infamous Member How Do You Identify?: witchy Preferred Pronoun?: Fae Relationship Status: sipping on honey wine Join Date: Nov 2009 Location: near the wild mushrooms Posts: 9,495 My Photo Gallery Thanks: 21,654 Thanked 22,079 Times in 7,159 Posts Rep Power: 21474861	Homemade Almond Milk 3/4 c almonds 2 c spring water 2 organic dates (Please remember to take out seeds!!) 1/2 tsp vanilla (optional) pinch sea salt With almonds cover with water and soak overnight or a bit longer if you can. Next morning drain water from almonds and put into blender. Add dates, 2 c. spring water, vanilla and pinch of salt. Blend for 30-45 seconds. Strain in nut bag or cheesecloth into bowl. Please squeeze bag with clean hands! Refrigerate and use within 3 days. With left over nut meal, spread on dehydrator tray or cookie sheet and dry in oven. Grind in coffee grinder and then use as almond meal, in muffins, cake, bread. __________________ "We're nine meals from anarchy"" Lewis

09-06-2016, 03:15 PM	#14
kittygrrl Infamous Member How Do You Identify?: witchy Preferred Pronoun?: Fae Relationship Status: sipping on honey wine Join Date: Nov 2009 Location: near the wild mushrooms Posts: 9,495 My Photo Gallery Thanks: 21,654 Thanked 22,079 Times in 7,159 Posts Rep Power: 21474861	Vegan Toast to share 1 Avocado sliced w/squeeze of lemon 2 pieces whole grain toast salt & pepper hot sauce 3 Toast bread (between kisses) 4 Halve your Avocado. (Let him squeeze lemon on both halves) 5 Arrange on his bread (first) then yours 6 Salt & pepper each 7 Shake as much hot sauce as you dare 8 Cut each slice diagonally -Feed him a slice then a kiss..then you have a bite..then another kiss..forget who's slice is who's __________________ "We're nine meals from anarchy"" Lewis