https://boards.hellobee.com/ Pregnancy, Baby and Parenting blog, by Hellobee en Thu, 14 May 2026 04:59:04 +0000 https://boards.hellobee.com/topic/ideas-for-meat-free-meals#post-632181 Mon, 11 Mar 2013 19:52:08 +0000 immabeetoo 632181@https://boards.hellobee.com/ <p>I ate sooooo much peanut butter in the first tri. </p> <p>But I make lots of soups or tacos with a combination of whatever veggies I have / quinoa or lentils /beans/ sweet potatoes + salsa. </p> https://boards.hellobee.com/topic/ideas-for-meat-free-meals#post-632030 Mon, 11 Mar 2013 18:59:18 +0000 Mrs. Oatmeal 632030@https://boards.hellobee.com/ <p>I make quinoa cakes that are similar to @LivsMama's burgers- quinoa, beaten eggs, breadcrumbs and onion, then once they're fried, I put poached eggs on top. YUM!</p> <p>We also mix quinoa with black beans, tomatoes, avocado, lime and chili, and occasionally top with shrimp - yummy southwest salad. </p> https://boards.hellobee.com/topic/ideas-for-meat-free-meals#post-632014 Mon, 11 Mar 2013 18:52:45 +0000 alphagam84 632014@https://boards.hellobee.com/ <p>We make fried quinoa often-just like fried rice but with the healthy grain-add in any veggies you want and some eggs-great meal! </p> https://boards.hellobee.com/topic/ideas-for-meat-free-meals#post-631760 Mon, 11 Mar 2013 16:58:51 +0000 BSB 631760@https://boards.hellobee.com/ <p>@illumina: What about tuna noodle casserole? Mac &amp; Cheese?</p> <p>Minestrone soup? French Onion Soup?</p> <p>Do you like tofu? </p> https://boards.hellobee.com/topic/ideas-for-meat-free-meals#post-631730 Mon, 11 Mar 2013 16:46:37 +0000 wheres_c 631730@https://boards.hellobee.com/ <p>You have way more choices in the uk!<br /> The quorn cocktail sausages are awesome. I use the quorn grounds to cook with.<br /> Jacket potatoes with baked beans and cheese.<br /> Tesco has some great faux meats. </p> https://boards.hellobee.com/topic/ideas-for-meat-free-meals#post-631444 Mon, 11 Mar 2013 15:30:45 +0000 Weagle 631444@https://boards.hellobee.com/ <p>@illumina: It's really good! That's not my blog, but it's one that I read :) </p> https://boards.hellobee.com/topic/ideas-for-meat-free-meals#post-631438 Mon, 11 Mar 2013 15:28:54 +0000 illumina 631438@https://boards.hellobee.com/ <p>@Weagle: ok that looks so good! Is that your blog? </p> https://boards.hellobee.com/topic/ideas-for-meat-free-meals#post-631139 Mon, 11 Mar 2013 14:23:26 +0000 Weagle 631139@https://boards.hellobee.com/ <p><a href="http://theselittlemoments.wordpress.com/2013/02/27/i-pinned-it-so-i-did-it-sweet-potato-quinoa-chili/" rel="nofollow">http://theselittlemoments.wordpress.com/2013/02/27/i-pinned-it-so-i-did-it-sweet-potato-quinoa-chili/</a></p> <p>We used sausage, but it would be great without it. The beans weren't overpowering. </p> https://boards.hellobee.com/topic/ideas-for-meat-free-meals#post-630799 Mon, 11 Mar 2013 12:40:20 +0000 illumina 630799@https://boards.hellobee.com/ <p>@LindsayInNYC: it all depends how hungry he is or how much of a rush he is in to eat! Sometimes he'll eat it all and other times he'll pick them all out. He loves baked beans though! Very frustrating! </p> https://boards.hellobee.com/topic/ideas-for-meat-free-meals#post-630793 Mon, 11 Mar 2013 12:38:39 +0000 LindsayInNY 630793@https://boards.hellobee.com/ <p>@illumina: DH is the same when it comes to beans... I can sneak them in with chili though and he'll eat them. Will he eat them at all? </p> https://boards.hellobee.com/topic/ideas-for-meat-free-meals#post-630786 Mon, 11 Mar 2013 12:36:15 +0000 illumina 630786@https://boards.hellobee.com/ <p>@LindsayInNYC: @aprk: I love chilli, but DH hates the beans... He eats around them! I just imagine a veggie chilli where he eats just the rice and sauce and picks out the rest! </p> https://boards.hellobee.com/topic/ideas-for-meat-free-meals#post-630785 Mon, 11 Mar 2013 12:35:36 +0000 Mrs. Confetti 630785@https://boards.hellobee.com/ <p>also, eggs are a great meat-less meal. fritata, quiche, breakfast for dinner.... </p> https://boards.hellobee.com/topic/ideas-for-meat-free-meals#post-630782 Mon, 11 Mar 2013 12:34:45 +0000 pui 630782@https://boards.hellobee.com/ <p>Lentil soup! That's my fave. </p> https://boards.hellobee.com/topic/ideas-for-meat-free-meals#post-630779 Mon, 11 Mar 2013 12:34:02 +0000 LindsayInNY 630779@https://boards.hellobee.com/ <p>Anything with beans! Like @aprk said - what about chili? </p> https://boards.hellobee.com/topic/ideas-for-meat-free-meals#post-630747 Mon, 11 Mar 2013 12:26:25 +0000 aprk 630747@https://boards.hellobee.com/ <p>Definitely lots of good choices with quinoa!</p> <p>Meat free chili with lots of beans and veggies should be easy to do</p> <p>Check out TVP (textured vegetable protein) also. I used to use it a lot to make sloppy joes and things like that. </p> https://boards.hellobee.com/topic/ideas-for-meat-free-meals#post-630743 Mon, 11 Mar 2013 12:25:03 +0000 Mrsbells 630743@https://boards.hellobee.com/ <p>You can replace meat with veggies fur instance veggie friend rice or a veggie pasta sauce it baked pasta dish. </p> https://boards.hellobee.com/topic/ideas-for-meat-free-meals#post-630739 Mon, 11 Mar 2013 12:23:52 +0000 LivsMama 630739@https://boards.hellobee.com/ <p>yup! ill clarify that :) </p> https://boards.hellobee.com/topic/ideas-for-meat-free-meals#post-630728 Mon, 11 Mar 2013 12:21:17 +0000 illumina 630728@https://boards.hellobee.com/ <p>@LivsMama: ooh they sound yummy! Is that 2 cups of quinoa? </p> https://boards.hellobee.com/topic/ideas-for-meat-free-meals#post-630713 Mon, 11 Mar 2013 12:17:31 +0000 LivsMama 630713@https://boards.hellobee.com/ <p>I made quinoa burgers pretty frequently. They have a lot of protein and nutrients. </p> <p>2 Cups COOKED quinoa<br /> 4 egg yolks<br /> pinch of salt<br /> 1 onion chopped tiny<br /> 1/2 shredded mozzarella (or any cheese of your liking)<br /> 1/4 cup shredded or grated parmesan<br /> 4 garlic cloves chopped tiny<br /> 2/3 cup of italian spiced breadcrumbs<br /> 1/2 cup of shopped spinach or arugula or whatever green you want<br /> 1/2 to 1 grated carrot </p> <p>Mix all ingredients together and fry each side in some olive oil to make the outside crispy. Cook through that way, or finish by baking in the oven. I usually do 375 and test the inside since there are eggs in it. Theyre super good, and Liv LOVES them. I make her finger sized ones.</p> <p>You can also sub any type of veggie you want. Ive used peppers, etc.</p> <p>I had a HUGE meat diversion while I was pregnant, so I feel ya!</p> <p>ETA - I cook my quinoa in chicken broth or add garlic to give it more flavor </p> https://boards.hellobee.com/topic/ideas-for-meat-free-meals#post-630649 Mon, 11 Mar 2013 12:03:13 +0000 illumina 630649@https://boards.hellobee.com/ <p>DH and I are usually big meat eaters, and like DH says, meat should be the focus of each meal. All was good, we had about 10 meals on rotation that were quick and easy to make. However over the last week I've noticed my interest in all kinds of meat is fading and I'm finding it harder to stomach. I just took some chicken out to thaw for tonight and just the sight of it was not good.</p> <p>So, I'm wondering what kinds of things I can cook in order to get the same nutrients and protein as I used to? </p>