vegetarian

Vegetarianism is the practice of abstaining from the consumption of meat (red meat, poultry, seafood, and the flesh of any other animal), and may also include abstention from by-products of animals processed for food.Vegetarianism may be adopted for various reasons. Many people object to eating meat out of respect for sentient life. Such ethical motivations have been codified under various religious beliefs, as well as animal rights advocacy. Other motivations for vegetarianism are health-related, political, environmental, cultural, aesthetic, economic, or personal preference. There are variations of the diet as well: an ovo-lacto vegetarian diet includes both eggs and dairy products, an ovo-vegetarian diet includes eggs but not dairy products, and a lacto-vegetarian diet includes dairy products but not eggs. A strict vegetarian diet – referred to as vegan – excludes all animal products, including eggs and dairy. Avoidance of animal products may require dietary supplements to prevent deficiencies such as vitamin B12 deficiency, which leads to pernicious anemia.Packaged and processed foods, such as cakes, cookies, candies, chocolate, yogurt, and marshmallows, often contain unfamiliar animal ingredients, and so may be a special concern for vegetarians due to the likelihood of such additives. Feelings among vegetarians may vary concerning these ingredients. Some vegetarians scrutinize product labels for animal-derived ingredients while others do not object to consuming cheese made with animal-derived rennet. Some vegetarians are unaware of animal-derived rennet being used in the production of cheese.Semi-vegetarian diets consist largely of vegetarian foods but may include fish or poultry, or sometimes other meats, on an infrequent basis. Those with diets containing fish or poultry may define meat only as mammalian flesh and may identify with vegetarianism. A pescetarian diet has been described as "fish but no other meat". The common-use association between such diets and vegetarianism has led vegetarian groups such as the Vegetarian Society to state that diets containing these ingredients are not vegetarian, because fish and birds are also animals.

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    Recipe Nasturtium & Runner Bean Omelette

    Indredients • 50g (2oz) young tender runner beans • 2 eggs • 30ml (2tbsp) milk • 2 nasturtium seeds • 4 nasturtium petals • Salt and freshly ground pepper • 15ml (1tbsp) butter • Freshly grated parmesan cheese to taste. Directions Slice the runner beans finely and add to a saucepan of boiling...
  2. Rosyrain

    Feeling full eating vegetarian

    I made vegetarian meals for dinner a couple times this last week as I was experimenting and found that I do not stay full as long as when I eat meat dishes. I put beans into a couple of the dishes for protein. Is there anything else I can add as a stomach filler or am I just going to need to...
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    Recipe Roasted Black Bean and Red Bell Pepper with Garlic and Ginger

    There's a similar one that uses black beans Ingredients 1 tablespoon vegetable oil 1 large onion, diced 1 cup chopped green bell pepper 1 cup chopped red bell pepper 3 large garlic cloves, chopped 1 tablespoon ground cumin 1 jalapeño chili, seeded, chopped 1 teaspoon dried oregano 2 15- to...
  4. SatNavSaysStraightOn

    Recipe Vegan mushroom, chestnut and thyme pithivier

    Another recipe that caught my attention this morning is this one. http://www.greatbritishchefs.com/recipes/vegan-mushroom-chestnut-pithivier-recipe It is mushroom and sweet chestnut time here (well almost on the sweet chestnuts)... and this recipe calls for both of them :D You could easily add...
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    Recipe Pretzel Sticks

    Total Time: 3 hr 25 min Prep: 1 hr Inactive: 1 hr 20 min Cook: 1 hr 5 min Yield: 36 pretzel sticks Level:Intermediate Ingredients 1 3/4 cups warm (110 to 115 degrees F) water 1 tablespoon sugar 2 teaspoons kosher salt 1 package active dry yeast 22 ounces all-purpose flour, approximately 4 1/2...
  6. SatNavSaysStraightOn

    Yuba

    I came across a recipe today that used Yuba and started to get curious. I had no idea what it was and yet I have been eating it for years without really knowing what it was really called or exactly what it was. Until know I have always known of it as Braised Tofu in a tin from Marigold. It is...
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    Recipe Butternut Squash and Mushroom Wellington

    INGREDIENTS 4 tablespoons butter 1 small butternut squash 1 1/4 pounds, peeled, seeded and cut into 1/2-inch cubes 1 teaspoon maple syrup ½ teaspoon chopped fresh thyme ⅛ teaspoon smoked sweet paprika or regular paprika ½ teaspoon kosher salt, or more to taste 2 garlic cloves, finely chopped 1...
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    Recipe Vegetable Wellington

    Ingredients 1 Tbs. olive oil 1 lb. asparagus, cut into 1½-inch pieces 2 medium red bell peppers, cut into thin strips 1 medium onion, thinly sliced (1½ cups) 1 5-oz. pkg. baby spinach leaves 1 4-oz. jar prepared pesto sauce 1 large egg 1 17.3-oz. pkg. frozen puff pastry, thawed 1 10-oz. log...
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    Recipe Vegetarian Wellington

    Ingredients 2 large sweet potatoes, cut into 2cm chunks 1 sprig of rosemary, leaves picked 1 sprig of thyme, leaves picked 2 red onions, peeled and sliced 100g of chestnuts, peeled and chopped, optional 2 slices of sourdough bread 1 lemon, zest and juice 10g of butter 250g of button mushrooms...
  10. Rosyrain

    Veggie Burgers

    I have recently fallen in love with veggie burger patties and now think I prefer them to hamburger patties. We bought a box of the frozen veggie patties from Costco and they burst in your mouth with flavor. There are even nuts in these patties so you get a nice crunch with every bite. The best...
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    Recipe Spicy Vegetarian Black-Eyed Peas

    Ingredients 1 lb dried black-eyed peas 6 cups water 2 garlic cloves ( minced or pressed) 1 bell pepper, diced 1 small onion, diced 1 teaspoon salt 1/2 teaspoon black pepper 1/2 teaspoon sugar 1 teaspoon dried oregano ( crushed) 1 teaspoon dried thyme ( crushed) 1 (26 ounce) cans chopped tomatoes...
  12. sixxup

    Recipe Looking For Recipe To Prepare Soy Beans

    Besides roasting and crushing them to make a hot drink, how else can I prepare soy beans? Can soy beans be cooked like any other beans?
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    Recipe Black-eyed Pea Chili with Quinoa and Corn (Vegetarian)

    Ingredients 2 large onions, chopped (I use a food processor) 1 large red bell pepper, chopped 1 large green bell pepper, chopped 6 cloves garlic, minced 5 cups (24 ounces) fresh black-eyed peas, or 2 1/2 cups (1 pound) dried peas, soaked overnight and drained 6 cups vegetable broth 2 1/2...
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    Recipe Sambal French and runner beans with tempeh

    Preparation time: 10 minutes Cooking time: 15 minutes A powerful, fresh and zesty curry. Indonesian sambal dishes usually contain the pungent belachan chilli and dried shrimp paste. However, sambal olek chilli paste (vegetarian) and fermented soy tempeh are is now widely available and work well...
  15. CoolCat

    Looking for a Black-eyed Peas Recipe

    Does anyone have a good, simple black-eyed peas recipe that doesn't have ham hock or bacon in it? We normally cook them on New Year's, and have found the ham hock to be more trouble than it's worth. Last year we substituted bacon, but my husband put a whole pound in and it was greasy and...
  16. Duck59

    Meat lookalikes

    I have to concede that I am not a fan of all of those vegetarian foods that are dressed up to look like meat (veggie mince, things that look like lumps of chicken, etc.). The one exception I'd make is veggie sausages, which I rather like (or at least some of the varieties). In general, though, I...
  17. Morning Glory

    Could you do a week as a vegetarian?

    I know some of us here would have no problems with this and some are already vegan or vegetarian so would find it easier than easy! What about you. Would you find it difficult?
  18. SatNavSaysStraightOn

    Recipe Carrot, Coriander & Chickpea Burgers

    Another recipe in another unknown magazine again... (I really must start ensuring I know where they come from! And I have to confess that I haven't yet made these! Ingredients 400g tin chickpeas 1 tbsp veg oil 2 onions 75g breadcrumbs (white/brown/wholemeal) 300g carrots grated 14g fresh...
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    Vegan - Aquafaba

    I'm a member of the Vegan society and I get an emailed newsletter from them every now and again it often has items in it that come as a surprise. The last one was no exception. Aquafaba - Ok, I have to confess I had no idea what it was either. It is the liquid that beans are cooked or canned...
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    Recipe Spicy Chickpea Lentil Burgers

    This one is from Vegan Richa's website and can be made with any lentil/bean combination to make a variety of different burgers all from the same recipe. http://www.veganricha.com/2015/01/spicy-chickpea-lentil-burgers.html Taco Spice Chickpea Mung Bean Burgers Allergen Information: Free of...
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