Easy Vegetable Lasagna Recipes
Ronnie Said:
Suggestions for moving in with a vegetarian roommate?We Answered:
Two things are in order before I get to your question:1. Good on you for wanting to be nice to your roommate and make meals you can both eat.
2. Vegetarianism didn't cause your anemia: your sh*tty diet did. You clearly weren't eating properly as a vegetarian and that's why you became anemic. Remember, both forms of anemia (iron and B12) do 10000% affect omnivores, so the problem isn't a lack of meat! On top of this, protein and iron aren't just found in meat. In fact, meat is a pretty crappy source of iron when you look at things like nuts and seeds. Ounce for ounce, red meat provides 3-4% of your daily value of iron while nuts and seeds provide an average of 10-15% of your daily value of iron. Many dark, leafy greens provide as much iron per ounce as red meat, while sesame seeds pack a whopping 23% of your daily value of iron per ounce (and 27% of your daily value of calcium). Does that sound like meat is the BEST source of iron for you?
On top of that, all foods on this planet, except oils, contain protein. Bodybuilders use eggs and dairy, which are both vegetarian-friendly, as quick sources of cheap protein.
Knowing this, does it really sound like you need to eat meat to get your iron or protein? I didn't think so.
To get to your question, simply make what you like to make and change out some of the ingredients for a plant-based product she can eat. There's no need for tofu if you don't like it and there's no need for fake meats like Boca burgers. Just look up recipes (or use your own) for the dishes and replace the meat with something else.
Examples based on what you gave:
-Chicken fajitas - replace chicken with strips of portabello mushrooms.
-Beef tacos - replace the beef with black beans
-Lasagna - replace meat with various vegetables, like polenta, eggplant, zucchini, yellow squash, etc.. Cannelinni beans (Italian white kidney beans) and portabello mushrooms are good to incorporate.
-Spicy chili - use your favorite recipe and replace the meat with different kinds of beans. I like a blend of black beans, kidney beans, and pinto beans. You can also add in other stuff that you normally wouldn't put in chili, like corn, squash, etc..
-Curry - instead of meat, add in more root vegetables, including different kinds of potatoes. Make it thicker by adding in some lentils.
-Vegetable soups - this already doesn't contain meat, but watch out: many broths are beef or chicken based.
You're worried about price being university students? Good news! Plant based foods are always cheaper than those from animals! Locally, a pound of beef is about $4, whereas a pound of lentils is only a dollar.
Need help making more vegetarian versions? Just email me :)
Sue Said:
Does anyone have a simple easy recipe for Vegetable lasagna????We Answered:
this doesn't have your vegetable specifications, but seriously it is the ****!-9 lasagna noodles
-1 jar tomato sauce
-2 cloves minced garlic
-1 small chopped white onion
-pinch italian seasoning
-container ricotta or cottage cheese
-2 cups shredded mozarella cheese
-1 cup shredded parmesan cheese (i really like it freshly shredded, not the grated stuff from a green can)
-1 package (or more if you want) textured vegetable protein
-2 tbsp olive oil
sautee the garlic and onions in olive oil for about five minutes. add the tomato sauce and simmer about 10 minutes, then add the vegetable protein and cover. cook noodles according to package directions. stir ricotta or cottage cheese with italian seasonings to make it easier to spread. spray an 8x8 baking dish with cooking spray or olive oil. ladle about 1/2 cup "meat" sauce in the bottom. put first three noodles on top of the meat sauce, spacing evenly, trimming if necessary. layer with 1/3 of the meat sauce, 1/3 of the ricotta, and 1/3 of the mozarella. repeat twice and top with parmesan cheese. bake in a 350 degree oven for 30 minutes... voila!
(what makes this easy is that you can assemble it ahead of time and cover it and put it in the fridge. then you can clean up all the dishes, and just bake it whenever you're ready to eat it. it stays in the fridge unbaked for 3 days and in the freezer for a month)
Virginia Said:
Is this normal to feel this way in regard to recipes and cooking?We Answered:
well i can tell you as a child at my grandmothers knee is where i learned to cook and have been in the industry for more years than i'd like to admit....but my secret for cooking is if it has too many ingredients...pass it by...theres nothing out there that you can make that really needs 30 ingredients....if it has more than 15...i just pass it by ...the best thing to do is take a favorite recipe and add an ingredient..then that recipe is yours!!!! And most cooks arent good bakers and visa versa.Edna Said:
Does anyone have a simple easy recipe for Vegetable lasagna????We Answered:
12 lasagna noodles, uncooked2 medium carrots, sliced diagonally
1 medium onion, cut in half and each half sliced
1 cup celery, thinly sliced fresh (or fennel)
1 medium green bell pepper, seeded and sliced
1 tablespoon olive oil
salt and pepper, to taste
1 medium zucchini, sliced diagonally
1 1/2 cups spinach leaves, fresh
1 cup sliced mushrooms, fresh
1 container (15 ounces) part-skim ricotta cheese
1 Egg Beaters 99% egg substitute
1/2 cup Grated Parmesan cheese, divided
1 cup shredded mozzarella cheese, shredded
1/4 cup fresh basil, chopped
3 tablespoons chopped fresh parsley
4 cups marinara sauce, jarred or homemade
Directions
1. Preheat oven to 400º F. In a large pot of boiling, salted water, cook noodles until slightly chewy, about 8 minutes. Drain and carefully drape noodles over side of colander.
2. Meanwhile, place carrots, onion, fennel and bell pepper in OvenWorksâ„¢ 2-Qt. square casserole. Drizzle with olive oil; sprinkle with salt and pepper, then stir lightly. Microwave on High 6-8 minutes, until vegetables are barely fork tender. Add zucchini, spinach and mushrooms. Microwave 5 minutes more. Using a slotted spoon, remove vegetables from casserole to inverted casserole seal.
3. In a small bowl, combine ricotta, egg, 1/4 cup Parmesan, basil and parsley. Spray casserole with nonstick cooking spray.
4. Spoon about 1/2 cup sauce into bottom of casserole. Reserve 1/4 cup mozzarella. Arrange 4 noodles overlapping in casserole, top with about 1/3 the vegetable mixture, 1/3 the ricotta mixture, 1 cup sauce, 1/4 cup mozzarella, and 1 tablespoon Parmesan. Repeat, layering 2 more times, ending with sauce. Microwave on High for 12-15 minutes, until lasagna is bubbling at sides. Sprinkle top with remaining mozzarella, and bake in preheated oven 20 to 25 minutes until top is crusty.
Amount Measure Ingredient -- Preparation Method
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12 Ounces Lasagna Noodles -- (wide)
2 Tablespoons Salad Oil
1 1/2 Teaspoons Salt
1/4 Teaspoon Pepper
20 Ounces Frozen Broccoli -- or spinach
2 To 3 Cups Tomato Sauce
1 Pound Creamed Cottage Cheese
1/4 Cup Sour Cream
12 Ounces Mozzarella Cheese -- grated
Cook noodles according to directions on package. Drain, then toss with
oil, salt and pepper until well coated. Cook broccoli according to package
directions. Drain. Combine cottage cheese and sour cream. Arrange half of
the noodles in a 12 x 8 baking dish. Cover with half of broccoli and sauce,
then a layer of cheese. Add another layer of noodles, topped with broccoli,
sauce and cheese., then add all of the cottage cheese mixture. Top with
remaining noodles and add sauce to cover. Sprinkle with mozzarella cheese.
Cover tightly with aluminum foil and refrigerate.
About 30 minutes before serving, heat oven to 350 F and bake for 30
minutes or until cheese melts and is golden on top.
Serves 6.
Minnie Said:
What are some quick, easy, summer recipes?We Answered:
7 Minute Dinner Recipe:In a sauce pot, boil 2 cups water
once boiling…immediately add in the following order:
2 cups instant brown rice (Minute Maid now makes)
1 cup frozen veggies (Zen Garden by Europe’s Best is good)
1/2 cup pre-cooked roasted chicken strips (Lilydale Brand is excellent)
1 Tablespoon butter
pinch salt
Put lid on and turn to low for 5 min.
Dinner – done. Turn onto plate or dish, drizzle with plum sauce or sweet n sour sauce.
Great for students
http://www.sylviafox.ca/2009/08/20/7-min…
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Mandarin Spinach Salad w/Dried Cranberries
1/2 300g bag baby spinach pre-washed in bucket
1/2 head romaine pre-washed (or 1 head if “heartsâ€) just all spinach works too
1 can mandarin oranges, drained
1/4 cup red onion thinly sliced
1/4 cup craisins (dried cranberries work too, but not as sweet)
Renee’s poppyseed dressing ( or Kraft creamy poppyseed) to taste, which is approx 1/2 cup
TIP: to gauge quantity of dressing, when the salad is in the mixing bowl, pour the dressing around the in-side of the bowl.
That will be enough dressing for that salad.
Method:
combine spinach, romaine, onions and dressing
add red onions, mandarins and craisins
sprinkle of toasted almond slivers is nice on top
serve
From beginning to end this recipe clocked in at 5 min.
If using salad as a meal…
add pre-cooked Lillydale Brand chicken slices – it makes an amazing ultra-fast light dinner or lunch.
Alternate to mandarins:
1 ripe mango, julienned (use the all yellow mango)
1 ripe nectarine, sliced
http://www.sylviafox.ca/2009/04/15/manda…
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Sloppy Joes:
1 lb ground beef
small onion chopped
1 bottle pasta sauce
1 can tomato soup
Cook Ground beef with onions, and drain off fat. Pour in pasta sauce and tomato soup. Bring to a boil and let simmer for 20 minute:s. Serve over buns.
Sweet Chili:
Essentially the same recipe as above. Add 1 can mixed beans (also rinse beans in cold water) & 1 can tomato baked beans. Serve with corn chips, grated cheese. Can add 1 tsp of cinnamon, or hot sauce to taste!
http://www.sylviafox.ca/2009/03/04/best-…
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more complicated but can be done on stovetop:
Teryiaki Chicken Chow Mein with Summer Veggies Recipe – Quick & Light
http://www.sylviafox.ca/2009/03/30/teryi…