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(57 Posts)
Germanshepherdsmum Wed 03-Apr-24 17:03:24

So is my daughter in law, but like many vegetarians she eats fish.

LOUISA1523 Wed 03-Apr-24 16:59:24

Germanshepherdsmum

Do you eat fish?

OP is vegetarian

Germanshepherdsmum Wed 03-Apr-24 16:19:37

Do you eat fish?

Sago Wed 03-Apr-24 16:10:35

Vegetable tagine, aubergine parmagiano, dhals and vegetarian curries, stuffed peppers/mushrooms/marrow, vegetarian shepherds pie with a root veg mash topping (celeriac, swede,sweet potato)
Try sourdough bread , if it’s previously been frozen and then toasted it’s lower carb.
Perfect omelette making, never add milk and have a good pan with a lid.
Homemade soups and a salad try watermelon,mint, feta cheese ( you don’t need much),chilli and spinach.

LadyGaGa Wed 03-Apr-24 15:40:01

I agree. I too am veggie and trying to eat healthier. Do you like eggs? I also eat smaller versions of carbs , such as thin bagels, sandwich thins and also crumpets. Gives a bit more substance to meals. Anything made with non meat mince, such as a chilli or shepherd’s pie, filled with veg and pulses with a small amount of carbs. I did try cauliflower rice and butternut squash spaghetti but it wasn’t very filling. I also couldn’t manage without light Philadelphia! On anything - especially baked sweet potato or bagels. It’s also really nice stirred into sauces or soups to add creaminess. The protein shakes are a good idea - I never thought of doing that.

Theexwife Wed 03-Apr-24 15:21:58

Protein shakes, the ones I have are about 100 calories and contain 40gms of protein. There are many flavours available.

I eat stirfrys and veg casserole and because of the shakes dont have to worry about protein in my meals.

watermeadow Wed 03-Apr-24 15:06:13

I’m permanently trying to lose weight so try to avoid carbs. I’m also vegetarian. My problem is finding satisfying proteins.
Lentils and pulses are good but carbohydrates, cheese and nuts are full of fats.I don’t like tofu.
Is there anything I haven’t thought of which will fill me up without adding weight?