A Week in the Food Life of a Vegetarian
First a disclaimer: I am not a dietician! Please consult with someone more knowledgable if you want medical advice about your diet. I am merely a carnivore turned (mostly) vegetarian, trying to find my way in a meat-eater’s world.
I say I am “mostly” vegetarian because I have added the occasional dash of seafood (usually one meal a week) to my diet to get vitamins B-12 and D. For example, just a few ounces of shellfish (e.g., oysters) are loaded with B-12. There are other ways to get these vitamins, but my personal preference in avoiding malnutrition does not involve chugging milk by the gallon nor ingesting tablets made in a lab or factory.
So this week I’m posting what’s been on this vegetarian’s menu. If folks want recipes, maybe El-D will provide them, ’cause he’s the chef around here.
Friday Breakfast: I skipped it. Bad me.
Friday Lunch: Veggie plate at the Silver Caboose, which included cream corn, okra and tomatoes, and sweet potato casserole.
Friday Dinner: Mushroom Stroganoff. (You can click the bold link for the recipe. Scroll down it’s the second recipe. It’s delicious.)
Saturday Breakfast: Waffle with maple syrup and a banana smoothie. I know he uses Bob’s Old Mill Waffle mix, Flax seed meal, and EnerG Egg replacer (in place of eggs) for the waffles. Oh, and rum — El-D recently informed me he also puts homemade vanilla rum in those waffles. Who knew? The banana smooth is easy – he just tosses about 5 frozen bananas in the blender with about a cup of almond milk. He garnishes the smoothie with nutmeg and honey.
Saturday Lunch: Bombay House — This is my absolute favorite Indian restaurant in Memphis. They know how to make hearty vegetarian fare. I call it my “comfort food.” I feasted on the buffet, which included Aleo Tiki (I call ’em potato fritters), Mushroom Bhaji, Sag Paneer (a creamy spinach), Aloo Bangan (eggplant), Naan (flat pancake-like bread), and Desert Burfi, Rice Pudding, and Chai.
Saturday Dinner: I ate so much for lunch that I didn’t need dinner. I may have eaten some popcorn as a snack. I don’t remember.
Sunday Breakfast: Amish Friendship rolls smothered with butter and cranberry-strawberry preserves with tea.
Sunday Lunch/Dinner: El-D’s amazing homemade carmelized onion pizza.
Monday Breakfast: Amish Friendship rolls smothered with butter and cranberry-strawberry preserves with tea.
Monday Lunch: El-D’s leftover amazing homemade carmelized onion pizza with grape juice.
Monday Dinner: Amish Friendship rolls smothered with butter and cranberry-strawberry preserves.
Tuesday Breakfast: Amish Friendship rolls smothered with butter and cranberry-strawberry preserves with tea.
Tuesday Lunch: Two plums and two flatbread crackers with tea.
Tuesday Dinner: Blackbean and avocado dip wraps.
So that’s the last five days of my food life. I’ve probably consumed enough sugar to kill a hummingbird. I’m not sure if this qualifies as “healthy” but it’s been really, really tastey!
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April 10, 2013 at 12:08 am
skatturcast
sounds yummy!
April 12, 2013 at 1:44 am
Lunar Euphoria
You gotta try those rolls!
Also, I have a new oatmeal recipe you might like. Remind me.
April 22, 2013 at 12:49 am
Dana
Mmmm… pancakes! I have been a fiend for pancakes lately. It’s seriously out of control. 🙂
April 22, 2013 at 11:33 pm
Lunar Euphoria
Pancake Fiend! Is that anything like McDonald’s Hamburgler?