Being a Vegetarian IS Easy

When many people think about being a vegetarian they think of how hard it is to not eat meat. In all reality it is much easier being a vegetarian today than it was back in the day. There is an enormous amount of meat substitute options out there that taste and look just like real meat. The hardest thing about being a vegetarian is other people. Many people find it weird or dont understand why you would choose not to eat meat. My reasons are many and in my past posts I have discussed that.

I find it difficult to go to restaurants. Many restaurants do not have vegetarian options, besides salads or appetizers. My suggestion is to customize your order, the waiter and cook will be annoyed but tough. Your paying the bill. Through testing I have also found many restaurants that have various vegetarin options, so go out and see whats available to you.

Here are some foods that I make on a regular basis with the meat substitutes.

Vegetarian Alternatives for Ground Meat Recipes Made with Morning Star Crumblers:

Tacos:
Meat crumbles from Morining Star. Make like regular tacos with taco seasoning. Brown crumbles before adding season packet then enjoy. This is the easiest meal and its quicker than regular meat because its already cooked.

Lasagna:
Brown crumbles and bake like any lasagna recipe. I like using a crock pot with the oven ready noodles.

MeatBalls:
Brown crumblers before hand, 1 egg, Parmesan, tomato sauce, breadcrumbs, salt, pepper. Roll meatballs, brown on stove then bake for 15-20 min.

Burgers:
Brown crumblers before hand, use egg and breadcrumbs and form into pattie, cook in pan on stove.

Vegetarian Alternatives for Poultry dishes:

Chicken Fajitas:
Morning Star chicken strips, cook like normal fajitas and add whatever you like

Chicken Stir Fry:
Morning Star Chicken Strips, cook like normal stir fry

Grilled Chicken Sandwiches:
Morning Star Chicken Grillers, cook on stove and season how you like. I use onion and garlic powder.

Holiday Turkey:
Tofurkey, It is the greatest thing any vegetarian could have. I bake mine in the Crockpot with vegetables, chicken broth, and onion soup mix. Soo good. I found it at a local organic store.

Other Fake Meat Yummieness:

Morning Star Hot and Spicy Sausage
Vegetarian Chili with sausage Morning Star crumblers
Sausage Pizza with Morning Star Sausage crumblers
Vegan Lunch meats
Morning Star Chicken Nuggets
Buffalo Chicken Salad with Morning Star Grillers
Morning Star Riblets
Beef Strips/ Tips... I found vegan ones at our organic store

With all the fake meat options out there the possibilities are endless. You really can have anything you want or crave. Ive been a vegetarian for nearly 2 years now and I feel like I still eat meat. Have fun with it. Just because you do not eat meat doesn't mean you have to miss out on all the foods you love.