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Vegetarian food?

I'm a vegetarian and have a really hard time finding food with protien that still tastes good. I am still growing, and I don't want to end up in bad health. Also, I think I eat too many carbs. My mom gets upset with me becasue she makes a special meal for me and I usually don't like it. So any suggestions need to be easy to make. What can I get at my cafeteria other than pizza (I know that isn't very good for anybody!) Thank you!

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Hey, i am a vegeterian too and i have troubles too !
umm salad =]
your going to have to go with beans and tofu, and Tempeh,,, Are you an egg eating Veg or a Vegan? What about cheese? that has alot of protein. Dont forget almonds, all nuts for that matter...lots of protein there
There are plenty of options for protein. I eat tofu, tempeh, all sorts of beans, seeds, nuts and various grains (esp. quinoa) to meet my protein requirements. Have you considered packing your own lunch? Hummus wraps or PB&J sandwiches are both easy and healthy.
i'm know exactly how you feel. i eat lentil soup but its not for everyone, i also like a special kind of almonds called marcona almonds. but my mom is always pushing me to expand my diet.
morning star food is great! and its at local supermarkets.
Things to do w/ soy meat...u can get them at any supermarket. Soy beef crumbles: You can brown these in a skillet, add taco seasoning and pour some prego sauce, put it in a hot flour tortilla and top it w/ cheese, cilantro, onion, tomato, etc.... Soy beef patties: heat up a patty, put it in a bun, top it w/ tomato, onion, cheese, avocado, mustard, mayo, etc...fry yourself some sliced potatoes and make fries (or freezer kind and put them in the oven[seasoned] "beef" pieces(trader joe's usually has them) or "beef" fajitas-brown them in a skillet, mix them w/ stir fry vegetables (at the freezer section at a supermarket), add some stir fry mix and little soy sauce or teriyaki sauce..or both! (if ur gonna use both, do it lightly..watch ur sodium) and put em on top of some white steam rice. (or uncle' rony's white rice) delish! AAhh so many more but i have to go. good luck! ps. U can also mix those Morningstar beef crumbles in any pasta sauce and top any pasta with them.....don't for get ur seasonings! btw these soy meats have a GRIP of protein!
is your mom's cooking so terrible? some school have a salad bar. try black bean burritos. beans have protein. so do nuts. try PB&J,pack your own lunch for school.
best thing ever! Ask your mom to make spanish rice, but crumble tofu in it while it is cooking.(you can't taste the tofu) Then you can mix some black beans in it, and corn. So you get all the carbs you love- plus about 14-27 grams of protein per serving depending how much tofu and beans are added. High Protein foods, can include tofu (learn to make a good tofu scramble in the morning with some hashbrowns) mMm- so worth it! Tempe, seitan, beans, lentils (try lentil soup) If you don't like the taste of some veggies, or protein suggestions, add something high flavored. Like beans, corn, avocados- even a corn tortilla. And if all else fails, make it spicy- so your eyes water. As for your cafeteria, I would bring a thermos or my own lunch. Lots of things are vegetarian! Try some fruit leather- and peanut butter and celery or a fabulous wrap
Amy's Soy Mac-n-cheese, add Soy Knox or Smart Dogs. Amy's Indian food or Trader Joe's Indian Food (Dal) with rice. Veat 'Salmon' (pan fry in olive oil, garlic powder and capers or lemon juice) serve with rice and a salad. Hummus, pita bread and a salad. Gardenburger Breakfast Bacon - make a BLT add avacado. Slice tomatoes in rounds, top with Soya Kaas mozzarella cheese, basil, cut up figs (peeled, washed in hot water to bring out the sweetness) sprinkle with a little olive oil and balsamic vinegar. Leave out to room temp until cheese is 'melted' looking. Stir-fry veggies and rice with Tofu - I use extra firm, wrap in paper towels to soak up the excess water. Cut in slices, fry in a little olive oil, hot pepper sesame oil and soy sauce. Sprinkle with ginger, garlic, curry, whatever you have in the cupboard. Top with sesame seeds. You can also top it with sliced veggie cheese and serve on toasted sourdough with mustard. Gardenburger Riblets, baked potato, broccoli (w/ lemon, margarine and garlic) and a salad. Pasta w/ marinara sauce, if you have Boca Itailan Sausages cut them up and add it to the sauce. Serve with garlic bread - spread butter on bread, sprinkle with garlic powder and brown in a pan, butter side down. Clean portobello mushrooms, cut up, saute in olive oil, garlic and a little soy sauce. Serve with salad. MorningStar Farms Sausages (not the breakfast ones) are good on homemade pizza - add mushrooms, tomatoes, broccoli, peppers, onions, veggie/soy cheese. Easy Corn Chowder Soup – 1 can each of White Corn, Yellow Corn and Creamed Corn, including the water from the can. Cut up celery add to the pot, add a little rice dream milk. To vegetarian refried beans add mild green sauce. Add soy cheese if desired. Make Spanish Rice – Far East and/or Rice-a-Roni makes it in a box, just add tomatoes. Serve in a burrito, taco or tostada – add lettuce, tomatoes, soy cheese and avacado to the top. Quorn turkey roast, with mashed potatoes and a vegetable. Use leftovers on for a 'turkey' sandwich or in soup - Vegetarian Chicken Noodle Soup 6 cups of pure water ¾ cup Vegetarian Chicken Soup Base 6 organic celery stalks, chopped 1 ½ cups sweet onion 6 carrots, chopped finely 1 package organic noodles (rice, corn or barley) 1 package of Quorn Tenders (or use leftover Quorn Turkey Roast cut up) Sauté Tenders lightly in olive oil. Heat water, add soup base, stirring gently. Add vegetables, noodles (consider breaking them into 1-2 inch pieces) and Quorn Tenders. Basil, Tomato and Mozzarella Sandwich INGREDIENTS 1 (1 pound) loaf Italian bread 6 fresh basil leaves, chopped 2 tomatoes, sliced 4 ounces fresh mozzarella cheese, sliced (Soya Kaas) 1/8 teaspoon red pepper flakes 1/2 cup balsamic vinegar DIRECTIONS Slice the loaf of bread in half lengthwise. Layer the basil, tomato slices, and mozzarella cheese between the two halves of bread. Cut into four sandwiches. In a small dish, stir together the balsamic vinegar and red pepper flakes. Use as a dipping sauce.