Vegetarian ideas?
Discussion
I have friends to stay shortly who are veggies, they also avoid added fats/oils and salt.
They know it's 'unusual' and are happy to provide and cook for themselves, but I'd like to contribute if I can but have very little experience of vegetarian meals. My skills run to 'ordinary' steamed/boiled veg and taters to go with my meat.
I'd expect simply omitting oil and salt from most standard recipes would result in rather bland dishes so need some ideas please.
They know it's 'unusual' and are happy to provide and cook for themselves, but I'd like to contribute if I can but have very little experience of vegetarian meals. My skills run to 'ordinary' steamed/boiled veg and taters to go with my meat.
I'd expect simply omitting oil and salt from most standard recipes would result in rather bland dishes so need some ideas please.
Check out reciepes on Thug Kitchen's site where the should be plenty of suitable ideas.
http://www.thugkitchen.com/recipes
The language of Thug Kitchen is strong, you've been warned!
http://www.thugkitchen.com/recipes
The language of Thug Kitchen is strong, you've been warned!
Ratatouille it extremely easy and tasty.
Blend some fresh tomatoes.
Chop up an onion, some red peppers, yellow peppers and courgette.
Fry the onions for a few min then add the rest of the veg and tomatoes, add some tomato puree ( if that's allowed ). Cover the pan and leave on a low heat for 30min stirring occaisionally
Serve with cous cous.
Why people go on these monastic diets is beyond me, seems to be a bit of a fad.
Blend some fresh tomatoes.
Chop up an onion, some red peppers, yellow peppers and courgette.
Fry the onions for a few min then add the rest of the veg and tomatoes, add some tomato puree ( if that's allowed ). Cover the pan and leave on a low heat for 30min stirring occaisionally
Serve with cous cous.
Why people go on these monastic diets is beyond me, seems to be a bit of a fad.
LordGrover said:
Thanks. Most seem to require added oils and salt though.
I just hoped someone had any recommendations that didn't, or maybe suggestions with what to substitute.
Just found out, to be even more awkward; no dairy allowed either.
No oils or salt is going to make things ridiculously difficult, not to mention incredibly boring.I just hoped someone had any recommendations that didn't, or maybe suggestions with what to substitute.
Just found out, to be even more awkward; no dairy allowed either.
Is there any reason behind these requirements, or is it purely for health reasons?
What do they usually eat?
Lemon is good for stuff that needs salt, not sure on how to substitute oils though!
TIGA84 said:
No oils or salt is going to make things ridiculously difficult, not to mention incredibly boring.
Is there any reason behind these requirements, or is it purely for health reasons?
What do they usually eat?
Lemon is good for stuff that needs salt, not sure on how to substitute oils though!
I'm keen to talk to them about it as they're good friends and seem to be quite keen. It's all to do with one of those American health johnnies; Dr Fuhrman. It's got a catchy name too, so what's not to like? Is there any reason behind these requirements, or is it purely for health reasons?
What do they usually eat?
Lemon is good for stuff that needs salt, not sure on how to substitute oils though!
Lemon tip is useful - thanks.
ETA changed link
Edited by LordGrover on Monday 23 May 13:39
LordGrover said:
I'm keen to talk to them about it as they're good friends and seem to be quite keen. It's all to do with one of those American health johnnies; Dr Fuhrman. It's got a catchy name too, so what's not to like?
Lemon tip is useful - thanks.
Link goes nowhere but nevermind. Lemon tip is useful - thanks.
I think I'd be trying make a big f
k off seedy, salady, beany, lentilly raw veg type platter thing provided they can have nuts of course, loads of chilli flakes, lemon, harrisa, big herbs like coriander/basil/mint etc.Can they have eggs? loads of salads with eggs and a yolk can make a great dressing, alternatively a twist on carbonara, loads of restaurants doing spins on carbonara with cauliflower/broccoli etc.
Could try this:
http://www.sbs.com.au/food/recipes/salade-lyonnais...
and bin the oils and bacon I suppose, the herbs and a load of lemon would still make it work I reckon.
TIGA84 said:
Link goes nowhere but nevermind.
Sorry. It must be the PH redirectingat bks. The address was/is fine.http://www.drfuhrman.com/learn/the-nutritarian-die...
TIGA84 said:
I think I'd be trying make a big fk off seedy, salady, beany, lentilly raw veg type platter thing provided they can have nuts of course, loads of chilli flakes, lemon, harrisa, big herbs like coriander/basil/mint etc.
Can they have eggs? loads of salads with eggs and a yolk can make a great dressing, alternatively a twist on carbonara, loads of restaurants doing spins on carbonara with cauliflower/broccoli etc.
Could try this:
http://www.sbs.com.au/food/recipes/salade-lyonnais...
and bin the oils and bacon I suppose, the herbs and a load of lemon would still make it work I reckon.
I'll give this and a few others a go. Even if I don't like it, I suspect they're used to it by now so they'll be fine.k off seedy, salady, beany, lentilly raw veg type platter thing provided they can have nuts of course, loads of chilli flakes, lemon, harrisa, big herbs like coriander/basil/mint etc.Can they have eggs? loads of salads with eggs and a yolk can make a great dressing, alternatively a twist on carbonara, loads of restaurants doing spins on carbonara with cauliflower/broccoli etc.
Could try this:
http://www.sbs.com.au/food/recipes/salade-lyonnais...
and bin the oils and bacon I suppose, the herbs and a load of lemon would still make it work I reckon.
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DDg said:
Delia Smith Oven Baked Wild Mushroom Risotto
You can get veggie-rennet parmesan from Waitrose (although it is dairy), or alternatively try it without the cheese ingredient (most is shaved on top of the meal, so you could leave it in a dish for those that want it). It's hard to get wrong, is definitely a 'special', and goes great with rocket, balsamic vinegar and nice bread.
This is a belter of a vegetarian dish (first meal I cooked my Mrs - pescatarian), but 60g of butter is added fat. And it needs a good sprinkle of seasoning. Don't even bother trying it without the cheese either.You can get veggie-rennet parmesan from Waitrose (although it is dairy), or alternatively try it without the cheese ingredient (most is shaved on top of the meal, so you could leave it in a dish for those that want it). It's hard to get wrong, is definitely a 'special', and goes great with rocket, balsamic vinegar and nice bread.
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