This year I decided my New Year's resolution would be to be a vegetarian for a year. I started trying meatless Mondays last year to eat a little less meat and to learn some new recipes that could help me vary our diet a little. It seemed, though, my good intentions were often swallowed up by busy schedules and a rush to get things done before bed time. I decided if I was really going to make a change from my usual I was going to have to make a bigger commitment. I decided to try being vegetarian (not eating dead animals or things that come from them) for a year with two built in exceptions of restaurant re-fried beans and sushi.
So far it has been great! We have used our old standbys like veggie fried rice, breakfast burritos with beans and Mexican haystacks. I have also been able to try a bunch of new recipes. To be honest when I am cooking at home I don't really even miss the meat.
These are my top 3 meals so far
1. Lazy Sushi Bowls fromVeggie Wedgie
2. Marrakesh Stew from Martha Stewart's website
3. Cheesy, Scallion Quinoa Burgers with Black Bean Soup from Eating well living thin(er) and Food Wishes
I had to veggify the black bean soup I use olive oil in place of bacon and I used vegetable broth instead of chicken.
I also made this Quinoa and Cheese recipe for lunch and my 13 month old liked it so much she let me feed it to her! It was amazing.
