As the U.K. observes the ‘Meat Free Week’, we thought it is the best time to bring you some suggestions on how you can include more protein and iron through vegetables. What is MFW? Started in Australia and now spread to the U.K., MFW is a week long campaign which brings awareness to consumption of meat and the impact it has on one’s health, the animals and the environment.
So for all our large-hearted, environment-conscious readers these recipes guarantee to replace protein that you would consume from the meat through vegetables (in case you do decide to abstain for a week or longer). If you listen carefully, you may hear vegetarians kicking their heels and breaking into peels of excitement!
Non vegetarians need not worry as we will help bust a few myths about vegetarian food:
· Nuts, legumes and lentils are just as rich in protein as meat.
· Red meat can be replaced with dried beans, green leafy vegetables and nuts to supplement iron.
· You don’t need to include heavy amount of meat to complete your diet. Excess meat can lead to digestive and heart problems. Plants being the primary source of energy are quicker than meat i.e., secondary source when it comes to providing energy in your system.
Meat-eaters will argue as to how one can replace a succulent piece of meat with dreary vegetables. These recipe suggestions are packed with the comfort that you will want to come to at the end of the day – no compromise on taste. With that thought here are our suggestions:
1. Bhel - Yes, the one that brings water in your mouth and makes even the ‘most sophisticated’ man and woman wait in line. (click HERE for recipe)
2. Pav Bhaji – Can it get better than that? What can possibly top off Pav Bhaji? (click HERE for recipe)
3. Mushroom-Garlic pizza – Forget the overcooked and unhealthy toppings and the floury dough. Make your own base using shredded zucchini and top it off with mushroom and garlic. This is what we call, healthy to the core! (Click HERE for recipes)
For zucchini crust base click HERE
4. Spanish Potato Omlette (Click HERE for recipe)
5. Rajma Masala – Enough said. (click HERE for recipe)
6. Hummus and whole wheat pita bread – No one can eat just one! (click HERE for recipe
7. Black bean beet burgers – Add walnuts and quinoa to the mix and even a devout non-vegetarian will mistake this for a juicy sloppy jo. (click HERE for recipe)
8. Potato and zucchini frittata (Click HERE for recipe)
9. Tofu (or Paneer) and veggie stir fry (click HERE for recipe)
10. Dal Palak or in fancier terms ‘Red Lentil Curry with Spinach’ (click HERE for recipe)
So for all our large-hearted, environment-conscious readers these recipes guarantee to replace protein that you would consume from the meat through vegetables (in case you do decide to abstain for a week or longer). If you listen carefully, you may hear vegetarians kicking their heels and breaking into peels of excitement!
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· Nuts, legumes and lentils are just as rich in protein as meat.
· Red meat can be replaced with dried beans, green leafy vegetables and nuts to supplement iron.
· You don’t need to include heavy amount of meat to complete your diet. Excess meat can lead to digestive and heart problems. Plants being the primary source of energy are quicker than meat i.e., secondary source when it comes to providing energy in your system.
Meat-eaters will argue as to how one can replace a succulent piece of meat with dreary vegetables. These recipe suggestions are packed with the comfort that you will want to come to at the end of the day – no compromise on taste. With that thought here are our suggestions:
1. Bhel - Yes, the one that brings water in your mouth and makes even the ‘most sophisticated’ man and woman wait in line. (click HERE for recipe)
2. Pav Bhaji – Can it get better than that? What can possibly top off Pav Bhaji? (click HERE for recipe)
3. Mushroom-Garlic pizza – Forget the overcooked and unhealthy toppings and the floury dough. Make your own base using shredded zucchini and top it off with mushroom and garlic. This is what we call, healthy to the core! (Click HERE for recipes)
For zucchini crust base click HERE
4. Spanish Potato Omlette (Click HERE for recipe)
5. Rajma Masala – Enough said. (click HERE for recipe)
6. Hummus and whole wheat pita bread – No one can eat just one! (click HERE for recipe
7. Black bean beet burgers – Add walnuts and quinoa to the mix and even a devout non-vegetarian will mistake this for a juicy sloppy jo. (click HERE for recipe)
8. Potato and zucchini frittata (Click HERE for recipe)
9. Tofu (or Paneer) and veggie stir fry (click HERE for recipe)
10. Dal Palak or in fancier terms ‘Red Lentil Curry with Spinach’ (click HERE for recipe)
So there you have it. We promised comfort food and we kept it.
Content source:
http://www.bhg.com/recipes/vegetarian/high-protein-vegetarian-recipes/
https://uk.meatfreeweek.org/recipes
http://www.buzzfeed.com/deenashanker/more-to-life-than-pasta-maybe#.gbDZMen2rV
Content source:
http://www.bhg.com/recipes/vegetarian/high-protein-vegetarian-recipes/
https://uk.meatfreeweek.org/recipes
http://www.buzzfeed.com/deenashanker/more-to-life-than-pasta-maybe#.gbDZMen2rV
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