Sunday 19 January 2014

Beyond Garden Veggie Patties: Vegetarian Cooking Ideas

By Marissa Velazquez


Many people are aware of the health benefits of removing meat from their diets, but many people are also afraid to make the switch to vegetarian eating. A lot of people think of vegetarian food as boring. They picture only bland tofu, flavorless stir-fry, and garden veggie patties on dry whole wheat bread. People also worry about getting enough protein from a diet that does not include meat. However, there are many ways to include that important protein in your meal and also get some variety in the flavors and textures of your food. Below are a few recipe ideas to try.

Beans and Rice With Cheese is fast and easy to cook. The ingredients are cheap, and you can stretch them so they will feed multiple people or last for multiple meals.

This recipe presents you with choices, including the type of beans you choose (I like blackeye peas, black beans, and small red beans), whether they are dried or canned, and whether you use white rice or brown rice. If you use dried beans, you will need to plan ahead, as they need to be cooked before you begin this recipe. Either way, you want to start your rice cooking first. Then, saute a diced onion, some minced cloves of garlic, and a few carrots in olive oil. Add the beans and bring to a boil, then cook on low for about 15 minutes. Serve over rice, and sprinkle cheese on top.

Tofu With Ginger Marinade can be prepared in a few simple steps. Also, you won't be left with a sink full of dishes when you're finished cooking.

Many people think that tofu is bland, but it does not have to be. Marinating tofu can make a huge difference in the flavor. To make a ginger marinade, combing water, soy sauce, fresh minced garlic, fresh minced ginger, and sesame oil. Place sliced tofu (firm or extra firm) in this liquid and let it marinate for at least thirty minutes. Meanwhile, grease a cookie sheet and set the oven to 425 degrees. When the tofu has finished marinating, place it on the cookie sheet with sesame seeds sprinkled on top, and bake for 30 minutes. Turn the cookie sheet, and bake another fifteen minutes, adding more marinade if necessary.

Veggie Burgers With Flair will make your kids excited for their meal. Make it even more fun with a creative side dish!

When you only ever serve veggie burgers with lettuce and tomato, or worse yet with only ketchup and mustard, they can quickly become boring. However, there are plenty of ways to dress them up. Lots of companies make a variety of flavors, including pizza flavor, spicy black bean, and even masala. Switching up the toppings is also helpful. You can try different things, like grilled onions and mushrooms, veggie bacon, or vegan cheese.

These recipe ideas are just the tip of the iceberg. There are countless vegetarian recipes and meal ideas available; vegetarian cooking goes way beyond garden veggie patties. Have some fun looking for new ideas. Build your own recipe collection from things you find in cookbooks or on the internet. The people you cook for will appreciate the new ideas as much as you will. Make vegetarian cooking an adventure!




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