Monday, 26 March 2012
Going vegetarian
Don't worry, I am not going vegetarian properly! I would definitely not suit that at all- I love steak wayyy too much ;)
But one of my things on my list is to cook more vegetarian meals. Although I have been doing this at least once a week, its been pretty standard foods that I don't think is worth blogging about- most people know about omelettes!
A while ago however I found some quorn mince in the back of my freezer and decided to use it up with some vegetables that needed to be used. So a sort-of-but-not-really chilli was made.
I browned off the quorn with garlic and added carrots, celery, canned tomatoes, tomato puree, mushrooms, spinach and sweetcorn!
Yes, very colourful! You can add whatever you have in your kitchen pretty much!
After adding some seasoning-again you can be pretty adventurous with the seasonings as well- I ate it with some rice and it was not bad!
It was only because I had the quorn in the freezer that I used it but I don't know if I would buy it that often- I have tried the quorn sausages and the mince does taste a wee bit better than them, but I think that it was mixed in with other foods.
If I were to make this again I would add it kidney beans and chickpeas instead of the mince. Although you can obviously add other beans, these are my favourites! Plus very easy to make when super busy!
I am looking for more vegetarian meals just to try and bit a wee bit cheaper and healthier so what would you guys recommend?
But one of my things on my list is to cook more vegetarian meals. Although I have been doing this at least once a week, its been pretty standard foods that I don't think is worth blogging about- most people know about omelettes!
A while ago however I found some quorn mince in the back of my freezer and decided to use it up with some vegetables that needed to be used. So a sort-of-but-not-really chilli was made.
I browned off the quorn with garlic and added carrots, celery, canned tomatoes, tomato puree, mushrooms, spinach and sweetcorn!
Yes, very colourful! You can add whatever you have in your kitchen pretty much!
After adding some seasoning-again you can be pretty adventurous with the seasonings as well- I ate it with some rice and it was not bad!
It was only because I had the quorn in the freezer that I used it but I don't know if I would buy it that often- I have tried the quorn sausages and the mince does taste a wee bit better than them, but I think that it was mixed in with other foods.
If I were to make this again I would add it kidney beans and chickpeas instead of the mince. Although you can obviously add other beans, these are my favourites! Plus very easy to make when super busy!
I am looking for more vegetarian meals just to try and bit a wee bit cheaper and healthier so what would you guys recommend?
6 comments:
Ellen, I just saw your comment on my blog from earlier this month. Oops! I need to get comment notifications sent to my inbox.
Other than letting you know you have an incredibly yummy looking dish posted above, I have no suggestions for vegetarian meals. I love beef and chicken.
Wow, I think it's great that you want to start eating more vegetarian meals. They certainly are healthy. : )
I have one recipe that I make every monday, I love it so much.
http://vimwac.blogspot.ca/2011/11/slow-cooker-minestrone.html
I hope you like it. I look forward to seeing more of your posts and what other vegetarian meals you make.
This looks really yummy :D I often try veggie options at Uni to make them a little cheaper :) Not a fan of chickpeas because I have to soak them over night :'( quorn mince is much easier x
Yeah thats my main reason now for making more veggie meals, being a student does not equate to loads of money :P I am usually just lazy and get the canned chickpeas haha :)
ohh ohh! i thought about my favorite pasta dish. its sauteed mushroom then put cream and good salty cheese like Parmesan then pour it over to any pasta you like.
oooo yummy! I will be trying this one out, cream and mushrooms, heaven! :D
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