Any Banded Vegetarians out there?

Texas Princess · June 27, 2006

I am going to be banded August 8.:clap2: I just don’t know what I will be able to eat when I am allowed solids again. I am a big Pasta eater. Can some one give me some ideas?

Thanks

jowens@mnat.com · June 27, 2006

How about low-carb Pasta? Check out Dreamfields

http://www.dreamfieldsfoods.com/index.html

JulieNYC · June 27, 2006

I'm vegetarian, but lacto ovo and I have no problem at all getting in my Proteins. I start my day with a high Protein yogurt (Total Yogurt has 13 grams) and 1/2 serving of Kashi (7 more grams). Sometimes if I'm not in the mood for yogurt, I have cottage cheese, or even an egg, with the Kashi instead.

For lunch, I often have a morninstar soy patty (150 cals, 9 protein) with whatever veggie I cooked that week (this week is roasted red peppers stuffed with spinach, couscous and just a touch of feta -- 120 cals and 5 g protein).

I eat a fruit or veggie for a snack around 4:30, or sometimes a piece of string cheese.< /p>

dinner is often a tofu stirfry that runs about 15 g Protein and 300 cals.

I usually hit 900-1100 cals (usually on the low end of that) and 60ish g protein.

I'd love to exchange vegetarian recipes with you, particularly high protein, low cal main meals!

Good luck with your journey.

gentlespirit · June 27, 2006

I'd love to get some new vegetarian recipes, too! I make scrambled tofu that's like scrambled eggs...even my kids love it. And I use the Morningstar Farms soy Protein meat substitutes, too. Most are good and fairly good Protein sources.

Emily

JulieNYC · June 27, 2006

Ooooh, Emily -- I'd love to have the tofu scramble recipe. How do you make it?

Texas Princess · June 28, 2006

Thanks for the ideas. I think it would be great to share recipes. I need all the help i can get.

gentlespirit · June 29, 2006

Scrambled Tofu

In large skillet, mix well:

1/4 c. oil

2 T. onion powder

2 T. soy sauce

1/2 t. tumeric

2 pounds mashed tofu (2 blocks)

Cook 10-15 minutes until well heated and crispy on the bottom. Serve as you would scrambled eggs.

My favorite way to use is to take tostado shells and spread with mashed avocado, then add the scrambled tofu and salsa. Yummy! The scrambled tofu also works well in place of Beans in tacos.

Emily

gentlespirit · June 29, 2006

Here's another family favorite that's a meat loaf like texture:

Cottage cheese Roast

2 eggs

1/8 c. soy sauce

24 oz. carton cottage cheese

1/2 c. pecans or walnuts, ground or chopped

1 1/2 t. onion powder

4 cups Rice Krispies or Special K

In a bowl beat eggs. Add soy sauce, cottage cheese, onion powder and nuts. Mix well. Stir in Cereal until well mixed. Pack into an 8-inch square pan and bake 45-50 minutes at 350 degrees until browned and firm.

My kids love this, so I usually double the recipe. It's easy to take for lunches, so I make it frequently. High in Protein with the eggs, cottge cheese, and nuts.

Emily