Ready to Go Meatless? Here’s Why You Should (+ 4 Yummy Recipes).

Ready to Go Meatless? Here’s Why You Should (+ 4 Yummy Recipes).

Becoming a vegetarian is a big decision that many people make because of compassion for animals, health concerns or just food preferences. I myself have been a vegetarian for several months and it has impacted my life in a very positive way! I find myself with more energy, a clearer complexion and a healthier heart. Also, it’s a great feeling knowing that what you’re eating is cruelty-free and got to you without any living creatures being harmed in the process.

Going vegetarian and removing all meat from your diet is a wonderful thing, but you should know the facts before you take the plunge. It’s important to make sure you’re still getting sufficient protein, which can be done by eating more whole grains, beans, low-fat dairy products, nuts and seeds. Vegetarian diets can also lack calcium, which can be obtained through milk, yogurt, cheese, leafy greens and fruit.

Ready to Go Meatless? Here’s Why You Should (+ 4 Yummy Recipes).

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Becoming a vegetarian is a big decision that many people make because of compassion for animals, health concerns or just food preferences. I myself have been a vegetarian for several months and it has impacted my life in a very positive way! I fin...

Ready to Go Meatless? Here’s Why You Should (+ 4 Yummy Recipes).

Ingredients

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    • 2 avocados

    • 1 egg

    • 1 cup bread crumbs

    • 1/2 tsp. salt

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    • 1 large cantaloupe, chilled

    • 1/3 cup orange juice

    • 4 lime wedges

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    • 2 tsp. olive oil

    • 1 onion, minced

    • salt and black pepper

    • 4 sweet potatoes

    • 3 apples, 2 cups vegetable broth

    • pinch ground nutmeg

    • 1 cup blue cheese

    • 1/3 cup walnuts

    • crackers

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    • 1/3 cup quinoa

    • 8 tomatoes

    • 1/2 cup chopped artichoke

    • 1/2 cup feta cheese

    • 15 thinly sliced olives

    • 1 T. olive oil

    • 2 cloves fresh garlic (minced)

    • sea salt

    Instructions

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      1. Preheat oven to 450.

      2. Mix together the bread crumbs and salt in a small bowl.

      3. Cut avocados in half, remove the pit and slice them vertically into 1-inch wedges.

      4. Carefully scoop wedges out of the peel with a spoon.

      5. Coat each wedge in egg and then in bread crumbs.

      6. Place wedges on a baking sheet.

      7. Bake 12-15 minutes.

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      1. Seed the cantaloupe and cut into 1-inch chunks.

      2. Place cantaloupe and orange juice in a blender and puree until well blended.

      3. Squeeze lime juice over soup and serve cold.

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      1. Heat the oil in a large pot on medium heat.

      2. Peel the sweet potatoes and cut into 3/4-inch pieces.

      3. Peel and chop up one apple; thinly slice the other two.

      4. Add the onion, 1/2 tsp. salt and 1/4 tsp. pepper to the oil and cook 6-8 minutes or until soft.

      5. Add the sweet potatoes, chopped apple, broth, nutmeg and 1 1/2 cups water.

      6. Bring to a simmer and cook, covered for 12-15 minutes.

      7. Transfer to blender and puree until smooth.

      8. Garnish soup with blue cheese and walnuts. Serve with crackers.

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      1. Cook quinoa: measure out 1/3 cup quinoa and rinse under running water for 1 minute, then pour into a pot and add 2/3 cup water. Bring to a boil, then cover and simmer for 15-18 minute. Remove from heat, let sit for a few minutes, then fluff with a fork.

      2. Preheat oven to 375 degrees.

      3. Core the tomatoes and set aside.

      4. In a medium bowl, mix together the cooked quinoa, feta, artichokes, olives, olive oil and garlic.

      5. Add salt to taste.

      6. Lightly grease a baking dish and brush the tops of the tomatoes with olive oil.

      7. Use a spoon to stuff the tomatoes with quinoa mixture.

      8. Top each with more feta.

      9. Bake for 15-20 minutes and serve.

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