Really, there are many kinds of vegetarians and hundreds of very good reasons to be one. (I'll keep my own reasons to myself.)There are an estimated 7.3 million people who follow a vegetarian-based diet and 1.5 million more say they follow vegetarian-inclined diets. Believe me when I say, they don’t all live in California.
I do eat some dairy products and fish. I’ve completely given
up beef and chicken. If you entertain thoughts of becoming a vegetarian, check
out this wonderful book. It’s the best cookbook I’ve found for vegetarians and
it’s called The Vegetarian Bible.
There’s not one bad recipe in this book--they’re ALL delish!
Here’s my own variation of one of the recipes. I think you’ll
love it even if you’re a meat eater.
Taco Rice and Beans
2 TBS olive oil
1 cup water
1 packet taco seasoning mix
2 cans black beans, drained and
washed
2 cups cooked brown rice
1/4 cup thick & chunky salsa
(your favorite brand is fine)
Heat the oil over
medium heat then add seasoning mix and water. Cook and stir until combined and
slightly thickened. Stir in beans, rice and salsa. Cook 5 minutes longer or
until heated through.
For a great meal fold
Taco Rice & Beans into a soft flour tortilla. Add shredded
4-cheese Mexican blend, black olives, jalapeno olives, and sliced avocado. Serves 4 to 6.
Note: The first time our daughter treated us to this meal, I
was so overcome with delight, I was absolutely speechless! If you have
any questions, don’t hesitate to email me.
6 comments:
Why do your friends and family care that you became a vegetarian? We have meat lovers and veggie only eaters in our family and everyone gets along great. It really is a personal choice.
I'm not a vegetarian but that recipe looks great.
Some of my best friends are vegetarians, but I don't think I could give up my Sunday roast.
Last weekend my parents were remembering their holidays in the USA and the one thing they always missed when there, was their Sunday roasts.
Mmm, sounds good. I've been a vegetarian for about seven years, although I do eat dairy and some egg products. Although I haven't eaten mammals for about fourteen years. So I know what you mean when you tell people.
That meal does sound appetizing! It is funny how some people react negatively to finding out someone they know has become a vegetarian. :)
I think it's important to choose what's right for you & your family.
I have a friend who WAS a vegetarian, who had to add meat back into her diet when she was diagnosed with celiac disease (gluten intolerance) and also had to give up soy, most fish, and quite a few other foods. That said, I know a vegetarian diet is healthier (for most people) and puts less strain on the planet's resources.
Since I love to cook and my daughter is a vegetarian, I think I'll have to purchase this book! Thanks for sharing.
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