Try as I may, I just can’t get excited about vegetarian meals. I’ve tried and am still trying. Tried to put a positive spin on them. Spent hours studying recipes. And please don’t suggest Torfu, I tried it once and gagged. Probably because I knew it was artificial meat. I know we should try to eat less meat, but how do you change a lifelong habit?
And even if we eat vegetables, how do we know they have not been sprayed with chemicals?
Vegetarian meals. I do like: pies, quiches (I can only eat pastry at lunchtime as they cause heartburn), pastas, and risottos, but they are loaded with carbs and not good for diabetes. I don’t mind some beans, but they give me gas. Same with cauliflower rice. Omelettes. I struggle with –as eggs do not seem to like me.
Flipping through the book – does this recipe look appetising to you?
Would this tempt you?
What is your favourite vegetarian recipe?
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Piglet in Portugal 
Oh, it was part of your Foodie Friday in 2024! (200C baking temperature for the veggies)
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My favorite vegetarian recipe is baked cauliflower and purple cabbage tacos with guacamole. Blue corn may be difficult to find in England, but I’m sure yellow or white tortillas are available. Here is the recipe I posted: https://fakeflamenco.com/2024/09/24/quiero-cauliflower-tacos/
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That dish looks very appealing and appetizing to me. I love vegetables as much as I love meat. Many years ago, I tried a vegetarian diet because that was the “hip” thing to do. After a few short weeks, even just smelling any meat cooking was stomach-curdling. I decided to abandon vegetarianism for that exact reason. I’ve never tasted tofu, and don’t care to. My fave vegetable recipe is Spaghetti Squash Supreme. It was in the “Company’s Coming” Vegetables book. Basically, you oven roast the squash until done, then transfer the strands to a casserole dish and add par boiled veggies of your choice, toss, and then top with cheese of your choice and bake again until vegetables are fork tender. The cheese is ok if you’re a lacto vegetarian. If not, you could leave it off and use a tomato sauce.
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I would eat that plate of veggies & sauce, and then need something more hahaha! My husband is vegetarian, and wow did I struggle through the years trying to come up with dishes. My favorite is probably roasted veggies, with garlic and onions. Roasted until they are crisped & brown. I’ve trouble with some foods as I get older, good bye cream and some cheeses :(. I do love vegetables, but you’re right about the pesticides – and I feel better with some protein along with the veg.
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It’s a terrific question: I will be sharing a look at some vegetarian dishes I have made, along with one vegan dish…I am neither, but delicious meals do not always have to include meat, chicken or fish…that said, I also make these dishes with a slice of salmon on the side
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