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A Day Without Meat: Vegetarian Food Ideas

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We get it! Not every day is a good day to try new veggie recipes. Sometimes, Father time is not in our favor. Maybe we need to find some spark of inspiration. But fear no more, my friend! We are here to help and offer you this selection of 100% vegetarian dishes. They are so good that you will forget that they are vegetarians!

Breakfast

Cocoa, banana, and oatmeal smoothie

Smoothies are the perfect option for your vegan fast since they refresh our mornings. The great advantage of this breakfast is that oatmeal provides you with fiber and energy that will make your days more productive. It is a simple vegan recipe that requires 5 minutes of preparation.

Lunch

Bollywood Burrito

Indian flavorful street food, also called a Bombay Burrito, is made healthy! This vegan version is bursting with so much flavor filled with curry mashed potatoes, roasted Indian cauliflower, chickpeas, fresh spinach, cilantro mint chutney, and grated coconut just to add a nice touch of sweetness. Delicious! 

Ingredients:

  • Roti wraps
  • Cauliflower head cut into florets
  • Coconut
  • Chickpeas
  • White potatoes
  • Turmeric powder
  • Curry powder
  • Olive oil
  • Chaat Masala
  • Salt

Instructions:

Peel, chop, and boil the potatoes for 15 min. Drain but reserve about ½ a cup of water. Add a pinch of the curry powder, turmeric, reserved water, and a touch of salt. Cover and set aside. Turn your oven to 350F. On a baking tray, mix the whole cauliflower, then the chickpeas, Chaat masala, and olive oil. Ensure everything is coated and bake in the oven for about 25min. Stir it after about 15min. Heat your roti and then assemble. Spread a thin layer of the potato mash on the base. Then add your roasted veggies and any other fillings you like. 

Dinner

Eggplant Lasagna 

Easy to make with simple ingredients, budget-friendly, and rich in flavor. Once you’ve tried it, you know you will wow everyone, even pickiest eaters. This easy recipe is a good option for any family meal that you can always count on. 

Ingredients:

  • Vegan ricotta
  • Eggplants + olive oil
  • Marinara
  • Garlic
  • Vegan mozzarella
  • Vegan Parmesan
  • 3 tsp Italian herbs

Instructions

Start with cutting eggplants into thin slices. Heat olive oil in a pan and fry the eggplants for around 5 minutes. Season with salt and pepper then set aside. Make sure the oil is hot. This way, you will get a much better texture and flavor. After frying, make sure to remove any remaining oil. If needed, use a kitchen crepe.

Next, mix marinara with garlic in a bowl and season with a pinch of salt and pepper. Lastly, be ready for layering your lasagna. Start with a layer of the marinara sauce on the bottom, followed by eggplants, vegan ricotta, marinara, and a bit of vegan Parmesan, vegan mozzarella. Repeat until everything is perfectly stacked. The last layer should be a bit of marinara and ricotta, garnished with Parmesan and Mozzarella.

Bon appetit!

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