Vegeterian Tips: Pizza and pasta are a great way to go for vegetarians, but just be careful of all those carbs and eat them in moderation. If you don t eat dairy, ask for a slice of pizza with sauce topped with tons of veggies and see how great it tastes, and how good it is for you.

Ingredients (use vegan versions):

• 3/4 cup canned kidney beans
• vegan mayonnaise
• celery
• salt
• pepper

Directions:

Mix all together and serve on toast or vegan bread. (56 calories per serving).

Serves: 3

Preparation time: 10 mi

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Vegeterian Tips: Read the sandwich descriptions on your menu. Most would be quite tasty and still filling without the meat. Just make sure to tell your server that you want to hold the chicken or roast beef, and to double up on the veggies and cheese.

Ingredients (use vegan versions):

• 1 banana
  
• Creamy Peanut Butte

Directions:

Serves: 1.

Preparation time: 5 minutes.

1. Slice the banana down the middle the long way.

2. Spread the peanut butter on one side.

3. Put the banana together like a sandwich.

4. Slice into bite-size pieces.

I know that this sounds kind of sick, but it”s really good!

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Vegeterian Tips: Reduce your refined sugar intake. I ve got as much of a sweet tooth as anybody, but I try to keep it under control by using such sugar replacers as maple syrup, stevia and agave whenever possible such as in coffee and tea and indulging in the refined stuff only occasionally.

Ingredients (use vegan versions):

• vegan bread
• Peanut Butter
• Fruit Preserve
• Brown vegan mustard
• Chocolate Sauce
• Toothpicks

Directions:

Take one slice of vegan bread and cut the crust off. Flatten the piece of bread and spread any combination of ingredients on one side (I espcially like peanut butter and brown mustard). Roll the piece of bread with the filling inside to make a jelly roll. Slice the jelly roll into four pieces lengthwise and spear with a toothpick to prevent it from unrolling. (You might want to spear it before cutting it into pieces) This makes a wonderful or”derve for parties.

Serves: as many as you like

Preparation time: 1 minute per roll-up

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Vegeterian Tips: Take a vitamin supplement that contains B12 or include nutritional yeast in your diet regularly, especially if you re vegan or mostly vegan.

Ingredients (use vegan versions):

• 2 pieces whole-wheat vegan bread
• 1 clove garlic
• 3/4 to 1 cup spinach
• 5-10 mushrooms, sliced
• A large dollop of lemon juice

Directions:

Toast the vegan bread and rub the clove of garlic over it. Saute
the mushrooms in the oil until tender, and add spinach. Add
lemon juice and cook till spincach is tender. Remove from
heat. Put mixture onto vegan bread and eat. This is really good
food.

Serves: 1 or 2

Preparation time: 20 min.

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Vegeterian Tips: There are many different options at Mexican restaurants, including burritos, tostadas, enchiladas, tacos, nachos, and veggie fajitas. Most food options can be prepared vegetarian by substituting beans for beef without a problem.

Ingredients (use vegan versions):

• 1 Green and 1 Red (nonhot) Pepper
• 1-2 large onions
• 1 Medium package mushrooms
• Oil for frying, or water to steam-stir
• Jar of hot pepper relish (usually found in Mexican or Jewish sections at the grocery store)
• Small sub rolls
• 1-3 cloves garlic
• Soy cheese-provelone style (optional)

Directions:

Clean, peel, seed all veggies. Place in pan and either fry
with a little oil or add small amount of water and
steam-stir until they are soft. Add a small amount of hot
peppr relish at the end of cooking, or to taste. (If you
can”t find hot pepper relish then whole canned (or fresh)
hot peppers chopped can be used-although I find that the
relish gives the best end product).

Cut sub rolls open and toast, then rub with cut garlic.

To serve, place veggies on cut sub roll and top with
soy cheese. Place in broiler until cheese melts.

This is an excellent way to reap the benefits of hot
peppers-great for people with circulation and heart
problems, and oh so good!

Serves: Depends on what ingredients you add

Preparation time: 20 minutes

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Vegeterian Tips: Water water water! It s been said over and over again for a reason because its true! Most people don t drink nearly enough. Bring a water bottle with you wherever you go and invest in a simple filter for your home. Water is especially important when adjusting to a new way of eating, as it will help curb any cravings you may experience.

Ingredients (use vegan versions):

• portabello mushrooms
• sandwich vegan bread
• olive oil
• balsamic vinegar
• optional: rosemary, thyme, garlic, alfalfa sprouts, vegan mustard

Directions:

1. Mix 2 parts olive oil with 1 part balsamic vinegar in a
small bowl.
2. Optional: Add rosemary, thyme, and/or garlic to taste.
3. Marinade the portabello mushrooms for just a few seconds
in the mix.
4. Put the mushrooms in a pan and fry them as fried as you”d
like them to be.
5. Make sandwiches! It”s great on toasted wheat vegan bread with
alfalfa sprouts and dijon mustard. Everything in this
recipe is done to taste, so that”s why it”s all so
idefinite. Enjoy!

Serves: Depends

Preparation time: 5 minutes

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Vegeterian Tips: When people think of Japanese food, they think of sushi, however sushi doesn t always have to be raw fish. Cucumber rolls are available on many menus, and if there is a sushi bar available, you can ask to try different types of vegetarian rolls, such as cucumber, cream cheese, and avocado, or perhaps vegetarian tempura rolls.

Ingredients (use vegan versions):

• 2 pitas
• lettuce
• sprouts (if not using lettuce)
• tomatoes
• fresh mushrooms
• cucumbe
• any other vegetables you might have on hand

Directions:

Chop and wash all the above ingredients and assemble in a
bowl. Toss together like a salad and add your favorite
dressing. Wrap in a pita and enjoy!! Great for a quick
snack!!

Serves: 2

Preparation time: 10 min.

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Vegeterian Tips: When Vegetarian Being a vegetarian is not always easy, especially when dining out at restaurants with your carnivorous friends. Since you can t always eat at vegetarian or vegan restaurants, here are some tips to read, meant to make your dining out experiences that much better.

Ingredients (use vegan versions):

• zucchini
• yellow squash
• mushrooms
• onions
• vegan BBQ sauce (sweet/tangy)
• pita vegan bread

Directions:

You can use as many or as little of the vegetbles as you
prefer. Lightly spray a frypan (I use a wok-type pan with
a steamer lid) with vegetable spray. Heat over medium-low
heat. Meanwhile cut the veggies into strips. Add to pan.
Season lightly with salt, pepper, red pepper flakes (and
any other seasonings you prefer, i.e. basil, oregano, etc.)
Saute until crisp/tender. Drain juice (juice can be
reserved for later cooking use with other recipes). Add
BBQ sauce – heat thoroughly. Cut Pita in half and spoon
veggies into pita.

If you want to avoid the vegetable spray, you could saute
the vegetables in a few tablespoons of vegetable broth.

Serves:

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Vegeterian Tips: While everyone else that you are with is chomping down on huge T Bone steaks and French fries, you can turn a side salad and baked potato into your meal, if nothing else is available.

Ingredients (use vegan versions):

• 1 cup dry lentils
• 1 onion, 2 cloves garlic, 1/2 teasp. chili power, 1 teasp. liquid smoke
• 1 tablespoon tamari, 1/2 pkg. tofu, 1/2 cup wholewheat flour

Directions:

Wash and cover lentils 1/2″ with water. Add chopped onion,
garlic, chili powder. Cook till tender and add Tamari
and liquid smoke. While lentils are cooking, in a blender,
chop 1/2 pkg. tofu and add 1/2 cup wholewheat flour. When
lentils are tender, mix with tofu/flour mixture. This
should be real thick and easy to spoon onto a hot griddle in
the shape of a burger. You may want to add 1 T. of
Olive oil on the griddle. Cook on each side.

Serves: 4

Preparation time: 1 hr

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Vegeterian Tips: You have the right to know what is in your food and how it is being prepared. Don t feel bad about being picky or fussy. Make sure to talk to your server and ask them any questions that you may have. If he or she can t answer your questions, ask to speak with the chef or someone who can help you. Some foods may often times have