Any recipes for those with vegetarian leanings?

[LuxAeterna]

Before beginning this round of Atkins, I was not much of a meat eater. I'm eating more meat now and it has been a major shock to my system. So far, the only low card, non-meat foods I can think of are eggs and cheese. I would love it if anyone can offer ideas.

[not2late]

Re: Any recipes for those with vegetarian leanings?

What kind of vegetarian?

By the way, according to the Atkins Carb Counter book that was published before Dr. Atkins' death, tofu is allowed during Induction.

[Xx.Snow.White.xX]

Re: Any recipes for those with vegetarian leanings?

I was a vegetarian for a year and a half before starting so I really understand. I find that it is hard to choke down red meat. So far I've found

Boca cheese burgers and flame grilled burgers - 5
Gardenburger meatballs - 7
Lightlife smart menu strips (both chicken and steak style) - 5
Morningstar farms griller crumbles - 5

Just an idea, you can replace pretty much any meat in a recipe with equal amounts of one of those.
also dont forget to get in all your veggies!

[Krissykins]

Re: Any recipes for those with vegetarian leanings?

Here's one I eat all the darn time. I love it!

Cheesey Veggie Bake: (Serves 6)

2 1/2 cups broccoli (lightly steamed)
1 bag frozen cauliflower (16oz) thawed
2/3 cup cheddar cheese, shredded
3 oz. cream cheese
2 cups diced cooked chicken breast (OMIT FOR VEGGIES!)
1/3 cup heavy cream
2/3 cup sour cream
1 tsp salt
1 tsp onion powder
1 tsp garlic powder

Preparation:
Combine cream, 1/3 cup sour cream, cream cheese and spices in a microwave safe dish. Microwave on high for 3 1/2 minutes. When hot, whisk together until smooth and add 1/3 cup of cheddar cheese. Steam cauliflower and broccoli until soft but not completely cooked. Set Aside. Chop chicken into bite sized peaces and toss with vegetables. Put chicken/veggie mix into a greased (with pam) casserole dish. Pour cream cheese mixture over the chicken/veggies and coat. Add dollops of sour cream (remaining 1/3 cup). Place in a preheated oven and bake at 350 for 1/2 hour -- at 20 minutes top with the rest of the cheddar cheese (1/3) cup.

[redfoxglove]

Re: Any recipes for those with vegetarian leanings?

Yeah, I was a vegetarian for 10 years. It was a positive step at the time but led eventually to bad health. I just never got the full-on protein part of being a vegetarian, never figured it out. But I can understand the "red meat, ugh" reaction. I've gotten over it, but I can understand it.

Of course there's always chicken. What about fish, shrimp, other seafoods? Many vegetarians I've known are able to eat these things occasionally and not feel too bad about it.

I don't know how those boca burgers and garden burgers react with this plan, they are based on things that aren't on the plan, aren't they? I can't remember the ingredients, it's been a long time since I've eaten them, but check the ingredients. Sugar is often an ingredient in things that are meat substitutes, it's called natural flavoring or even spice. Yeah, they call it a spice when they mean sugar, sometimes.