My thoughts in planning meatless meals include theme-based meals: Asian stir fry Mondays with tofu/veg, Taco Tuesdays (options are endless) with beans, pasta Wednesday with lots of veg or beans (sometimes veggie crumbles), curry Thursdays with chickpeas, Veg Pizza Fridays, Traditional casseroles (plant-based) or veggie burgers Saturday, Brunch and then slow cooker soup on Sundays. It helps so much with planning. We like leftovers for lunches too.
Hi Mindy, you have just seriously inspired me to cook a wonderful lentil soup, while I had almost no fresh ingredients left in my refrigerator and all my proteins are in the freezer! Onion, carrots and celery along with some leftover potatoes, lentils, seasonings and a bay leaf just made my lunch so so good, no meat needed. Thank you 😊
Thank you for the meatless meals ideas! That topic would make a perfect stand alone recipe e-capsule book for you to have available for purchase. I would definitely buy it. I also appreciate meals that do not involve tomato products or offer alternatives. You really do attempt to provide multiple ways to alter a recipe to appeal to everyone. I have been following your channel for several years now and I truly can appreciate all the work you have to go through to bring this information to your viewing public. Your energy and enthusiasm is infectious. 🤩🤩🤩
In the summer I love to make faux crab cakes with shredded zucchini seasoned with Old Bay and pan fried in a little oil. There are several ways to make the patties depending on if you wish to use egg or not. I usually do without egg so it is easier to control the moisture.
There used to be a show on called "dinner and a movie" and every week, the channel would show a classic movie and the hosts would make dinner on the commercial breaks that was somehow related or themed according to whatever movie they were showing. Anyway...I say that to say that "beans and cornbread" was the theme song for that show, and any time I hear those words, I still sing it in my head. LOL!
I have been adding in more meatless meals as well, it really does help the budget significantly. As for Bay Leaves, you add them to soups and stocks to add in another level of flavor. It is a very slight tea like, very light (very light) minty aroma to things, somewhere between a spearmint and menthol. They also have a bit of a peppery taste, which helps soups and stews that are heavy, be not so heavy.
Thank you! I've been wondering about bay leaves, as well :-) I add them to my baked almond-crusted chicken w/sliced onion recipe, inspired by Rachael Ray.
I finally mastered how to make tofu delicious. I freeze the brick straight from the grocery store, then thaw it and press out the water. I crumble the brick on an air fryer liner and air fry it with some seasoning until it’s very crispy and dry. It is so versatile. I like it with teriyaki sauce and rice or mix it with salsa and put it in tortillas. I thought I would never like tofu, but as a mostly vegetarian, it was time I finally learned. $1.65 per brick is so much better than the price of other meat replacements!
@@kimberlyglenister8119 It was hack I read somewhere that freezing it changes the texture. It said if you think you don’t like tofu, try freezing it, crumbling it, and making it crispy. It crumbles into tiny pieces so if you’re wanting cubes or bigger pieces, it won’t hold its shape after freezing it.
We've been doing Meatless Mondays for several months and our favorite so far has been falafel in a pita with tomatoes, red onion, cucumber and tzatziki. Trader Joe's has the best mix you just add water to and you can fry or bake them. Fast, cheap and yummy.
Tuesday I made a soup. It only had potatoes, onions, garlic, tomatoes, jalapeño and cilantro. For the seasoning use chicken flavor and tomatoes flavor bouillon cubes. After cooked I put cheese on top and I cooked rice on the side. I also make beans during the weekend and eat them with rice or make refried bean tostadas or make beans tacos
We are vegetarian at my house. Great video. I love making vegetarian spaghetti but i make lentil “meat” balls with them. They are so hearty and provide excellent flavor. We also love vegetarian chili! I slow cook it and add liquid smoke to give it a more Smokey flavor.
Our favorite meatless meal is veggie spaghetti. Making the pasta from zucchini and squash then making the sauce from diced tomatoes, mushrooms, and a few other veggies.
I just made a meal with Spinach and Cheese Ravioli from the freezer section of my grocery store, I added in fresh Broccoli, a can of Spaghetti Sauce, a can of Diced Tomatos, one of Black Beans and 2 soft Laughing Cow Cheeses and seasonings. Healthy, made 5- 6 portions so I will have leftovers, and was not expensive. Being creative and flexible in the foods we eat is important.
Bay leaves actually leave a subtle bitterness, sometimes describes as being a menthol, minty or piney note, that keeps stews and soups from tasting so heavy. I don't often use it because I have a sensitivity to it that makes it taste strong. I have the same issue with cumin and tarragon.
Our favorite meatless meal right now is this grain, oven roasted veggie and chickpea bowl. We add a creamy sauce and some feta cheese on top 😋. We eat it at least once a week. It’s delicious!
I love the suggestion to freeze and add Parmesan rinds to soups! If you are using the slow cooker you could easily sub dried beans and extra liquid to save money. One of our favorites is crockpot vegetarian chili (leave out the beef and add extra black/kidney beans) served with tortilla chips. We also really love creamy spicy black bean soup with tortilla chips, I’ve served it to meat lovers who swore it tasted like nachos lol
Sometimes I make a lentil sloppy joe filling and use that in a baked potato. My husband isn't a big lentils fan so i don't get to make it as often as like. My vegetarian friend makes these amazing brocolli fritters. We usually eat them on a bun like a burger. So good!
I put black bean soup on the menu quite often. We love it! It’s rarely vegetarian though because there’s usually a scrap of taco meat or some shredded chicken that needs used up.
This is such a great video and good way to save $$- utilizing meatless meals even twice a week if not more, is such a good idea. I look on Pinterest for ideas on cooking with beans and I don't call it ' Meatless Monday ' anything. That can sometimes make my boys skeptical! One of our favorite recipes is a Rosemary Lemon White Bean soup.
So true. I was trying to get the message across it doesn't have to be all or nothing. Even just one or two nights a week if we cut back it can make a big difference. :)
I have been watching a lot of different channels and I have been listening to everyone talking about greek yogurt but this is the first time l am able to see someone actually using greek yogurt (the fage brand). As l am Greek and I am watching you from Greece l am surprised you can find it in the us.
Meatless shepherds pie using canned pintos or lentils in place of meat with s tomato tomato/salsa and mashed potato top is our go to meatless and cheap.
Thanks for sharing some meatless meals! I've been vegetarian for almost 10 years, and love new ideas. I have made some of your meals that feature beef or chicken by using plant-based meats by Gardein or Impossible. My husband isn't vegetarian, so it's our compromise. We really loved the Enchilada bake you made recently. I used Impossible "beef" and it was delicious!
For a more healthy and wholefoods option You can also sub with tofu, tempeh, mushrooms you can alter the texture by shredding them, slicing dicing, crumbling etc and oyster mushroom resemble chicken alot), jackfruit or banana blossom
I haven't been a Subscriber for very long but, I have to say, I love your videos and the tone you bring. You're not Bougie and you don't giggle (my pet peeves) and you don't preach. I'm 72 years old but have learned some tips from your videos (old dogs can learn, skippy)....Just a Thank You for your channel...
YES to cottage cheese; the only caution is that it is usually very high in sodium so I'm careful to use less salt when adding to a recipe. My favorite use for cottage cheese is Cookie and Kate's Best Vegetable Lasagna. Full of veggies.
One...salt isn't bad...sugar/carbs are! You can live about 3 days without salt before you die...you can never eat a single carbohydrate again and live 50,60,70 etc years! But check out good culture brand cottage cheese if you're looking for a clean product! Tastes the best and it's 5 ingredients! No gross fillers, chemicals, or added sugars!
Vegetable stir fry with rice and pad Thai with vegetables and peanut butter sauce are no meat favorites in my home. Great way to use up fresh produce or use frozen vegetables if fresh aren't available.
I use cottage cheese to make whipped dips. Whipped cottage cheese with green yogurt makes an amazing buffalo dip, french onion, and garlic herb. I found the recipes on Pinterest.
Thank you, Mindy! Great ideas, and I'd probably add leftover chopped bacon to the last one- LOL. I agree that this topic would make a perfect recipe e-capsule book ;-) P.S. I plan to make the chick pea-based meal you referenced from the other video- looks yummy.
And you can throw plain cottage cheese in the blender too if it's texture issues! My middle kiddo has sensory processing disorder...I put SOOOOOO much in my vitamix! Lol
Thanks for the video. I'm sure many of us will be forced to make meatless meal because of the uprising prices on meat. We can't do beans in this house, so the cottage cheese and chick pea tip, etc are invaluable!
I want to make the first recipe that you made in the crockpot in this video. I do have questions. After putting in the bay leaves and the parmesan rindes in the crockpot do you leave them in there or do I need to take them out before serving it? I do not usually cook with bay leaves or parmesan rindes so I do not know how that works. Also, can I use canned green beans instead of frozen?
You will want to remove the bay leaves and rines before serving. I think you could use can beans but maybe add them later in the cooking time, as they are already cooked.
Yes, I usually remove the bay leaves and the rinds, though sometimes the parmesan rinds get soft enough I can just stir them into the rest of the soup. It is just cheese, it's not wax or packaging of any kind. Yes, I almost used canned green beans in this one myself.
@SMM I really laughed when you said don’t use flavored yogurt in a casserole by mistake haha… I think it’s helpful when you discuss protein grams because idt it’s clear to everybody how that works.
Hubby isn't a big fan of meatless meals but keep trying different things. Pinto beans, fried potatoes and cornbread happens frequently. Veggie soup or tomato soup with grilled cheese is another.
We like a cheese tortellini for our meatless meal but my family really likes meat. I can get away with just a little meat for flavoring in some casseroles (1/2 a lb) and then they are satisfied.
I’ve adopted the chopped or shredded meat approach. It looks like so much meat but I can use half of what most recipes call for. I love meatless meals. We do one or two a week, but my hubby is a carnivore so I have to give him meat some days.
Have you tried the Thrive riced cauliflower? I have one but haven't tried it yet. Love crockpot meals . I tend to do a lot of them with working ft 40-50 hours a week and being a caregiver my other hours. I have a 15 bean soup going with ground beef now.
Our favourite meatless meal is spaghetti Bolognese made with minced mushroom taste exactly like meat version!!!!!!! I also make my own sauce from few ripe tomatoes veggie stock powder herbs salt and pepper that's it
I started eating meatless meal to cut back on sodium and calories, and now I look forward to meatless meals. I will never give up a grilled hamburger or bacon wrap fillet, I just don't eat meat everyday. However, fresh produce sure isn't cheap - but cheaper than meat-just complaining 😉
@@SeeMindyMom If you can find it, and you have the money, the Aldi store brand of potato soup is wonderful. Comes in a family size pouch for about $3.25; you just add water and cook it for about 20 minutes. If you have some leftover vegetables that belong in potato soup (carrots, celery, onions), and need to use them up, you can boil them for five + mins. first and toss them into the soup at the beginning. Or toss the soup mix into the premeasured water that you have cooked the veggies in. You may need to add a little more water than the diretions call for. Our store was clearing out the pouches of soups a week or so ago, and I tried to snag some. All that was left were the broccoli cheddar cheese soup bags, and I already had some of those.
I can't say exactly what the flavor of a bay leaf is, but I do know that it totally makes chicken broth better. I have learned, however, that I don't like Turkish bay leaves. 😬
Bay leaves from the Laurel family add a depth of flavor. If you dont like it ,omit it or take out sooner than you would otherwise A staple in Latin food, Middle Eastern food , may be an acquired taste... We love it
@Kat V thank you for that explanation. I buy HUGE containers of Bay Leaves because use them in so much of my cooking. I can't use chili's because they are a nightshade but I'm going to try lemongrass.
Well, I’m really talking about eating less meat, not going full plant based. But I think eating plant-based, that depends on how you utilize that lifestyle. If you use a lot of special products that are “meat” or “dairy” substitutes, then yes. But if you eat fruits/veggies/grains/nuts/oils, then I think it is a very economical way of eating.
You know what, it can be just as expensive to eat an all plant based diet as it is eat meat. Have you really seenthe prices of vegetables? Over the moon expensive ... insane.
I do not find that to be true in my area. I just restocked over 20lbs of produce from Whole Foods (the most expensive grocery store on my area) and it was less than $40. This included: zucchini, bell peppers, green beans, cucumbers, 2 kinds of apples, bananas, raspberries, blueberries, lemons, grapes…🤷♀️
My thoughts in planning meatless meals include theme-based meals: Asian stir fry Mondays with tofu/veg, Taco Tuesdays (options are endless) with beans, pasta Wednesday with lots of veg or beans (sometimes veggie crumbles), curry Thursdays with chickpeas, Veg Pizza Fridays, Traditional casseroles (plant-based) or veggie burgers Saturday, Brunch and then slow cooker soup on Sundays. It helps so much with planning. We like leftovers for lunches too.
Your meal plan looks exactly like mine! My poor kids thought tacos were only for tuesdays when they were little lol
Nutritional yeast is a great ad to boost up the cheesy - umami flavor in a vegan soup or dish
Hi Mindy, you have just seriously inspired me to cook a wonderful lentil soup, while I had almost no fresh ingredients left in my refrigerator and all my proteins are in the freezer! Onion, carrots and celery along with some leftover potatoes, lentils, seasonings and a bay leaf just made my lunch so so good, no meat needed. Thank you 😊
So glad I could give some inspiration. :)
Thank you for the meatless meals ideas! That topic would make a perfect stand alone recipe e-capsule book for you to have available for purchase. I would definitely buy it. I also appreciate meals that do not involve tomato products or offer alternatives. You really do attempt to provide multiple ways to alter a recipe to appeal to everyone.
I have been following your channel for several years now and I truly can appreciate all the work you have to go through to bring this information to your viewing public. Your energy and enthusiasm is infectious.
🤩🤩🤩
In the summer I love to make faux crab cakes with shredded zucchini seasoned with Old Bay and pan fried in a little oil. There are several ways to make the patties depending on if you wish to use egg or not. I usually do without egg so it is easier to control the moisture.
Bay leaves add a depth of flavour to food, like deep tea notes almost. They also help aid in digestion and can reduce bloating and inflammation.
This is a timely recipe during lent (my husband is giving up meat on Fridays), plus it helps the budget. Thanks.
Funny you mention that, because I actually thought about that as I was planning.
Beans and cornbread is our favorite meatless meal!!❤️
There used to be a show on called "dinner and a movie" and every week, the channel would show a classic movie and the hosts would make dinner on the commercial breaks that was somehow related or themed according to whatever movie they were showing. Anyway...I say that to say that "beans and cornbread" was the theme song for that show, and any time I hear those words, I still sing it in my head. LOL!
I have been adding in more meatless meals as well, it really does help the budget significantly. As for Bay Leaves, you add them to soups and stocks to add in another level of flavor. It is a very slight tea like, very light (very light) minty aroma to things, somewhere between a spearmint and menthol. They also have a bit of a peppery taste, which helps soups and stews that are heavy, be not so heavy.
Thank you! I've been wondering about bay leaves, as well :-) I add them to my baked almond-crusted chicken w/sliced onion recipe, inspired by Rachael Ray.
@@foodfinancefurkids752 you're welcome! 😀
I finally mastered how to make tofu delicious. I freeze the brick straight from the grocery store, then thaw it and press out the water. I crumble the brick on an air fryer liner and air fry it with some seasoning until it’s very crispy and dry. It is so versatile. I like it with teriyaki sauce and rice or mix it with salsa and put it in tortillas. I thought I would never like tofu, but as a mostly vegetarian, it was time I finally learned. $1.65 per brick is so much better than the price of other meat replacements!
Awesome idea! Is there a reason you freeze it though?
@@kimberlyglenister8119 It was hack I read somewhere that freezing it changes the texture. It said if you think you don’t like tofu, try freezing it, crumbling it, and making it crispy. It crumbles into tiny pieces so if you’re wanting cubes or bigger pieces, it won’t hold its shape after freezing it.
@@kimberlyglenister8119 it gives it a meatier/firmer texture.
I need to give tofu a try again, it's been a while.
It also absorbs marinades better after freezing
We've been doing Meatless Mondays for several months and our favorite so far has been falafel in a pita with tomatoes, red onion, cucumber and tzatziki. Trader Joe's has the best mix you just add water to and you can fry or bake them. Fast, cheap and yummy.
Tuesday I made a soup. It only had potatoes, onions, garlic, tomatoes, jalapeño and cilantro. For the seasoning use chicken flavor and tomatoes flavor bouillon cubes. After cooked I put cheese on top and I cooked rice on the side. I also make beans during the weekend and eat them with rice or make refried bean tostadas or make beans tacos
sounds delicious!
We are vegetarian at my house. Great video.
I love making vegetarian spaghetti but i make lentil “meat” balls with them. They are so hearty and provide excellent flavor. We also love vegetarian chili! I slow cook it and add liquid smoke to give it a more Smokey flavor.
I like lentils, myself. My family are kind of so-so on them, but I think they're good for mixing with ground meat when we want to cut back.
@@SeeMindyMom Do you cook the lentils, prior to adding to the ground meat?
Our favorite meatless meal is veggie spaghetti. Making the pasta from zucchini and squash then making the sauce from diced tomatoes, mushrooms, and a few other veggies.
We like spaghetti squash, too.
I just made a meal with Spinach and Cheese Ravioli from the freezer section of my grocery store, I added in fresh Broccoli, a can of Spaghetti Sauce, a can of Diced Tomatos, one of Black Beans and 2 soft Laughing Cow Cheeses and seasonings. Healthy, made 5- 6 portions so I will have leftovers, and was not expensive. Being creative and flexible in the foods we eat is important.
Bay leaves actually leave a subtle bitterness, sometimes describes as being a menthol, minty or piney note, that keeps stews and soups from tasting so heavy. I don't often use it because I have a sensitivity to it that makes it taste strong. I have the same issue with cumin and tarragon.
Our favorite meatless meal right now is this grain, oven roasted veggie and chickpea bowl. We add a creamy sauce and some feta cheese on top 😋. We eat it at least once a week. It’s delicious!
Sounds delicious!
We have a lot of meat free days in our house. Last night we had sweet potato and black bean tacos. I added some crispy tofu and a few lentils in mine.
My favorite meatless dinner is mushroom stroganoff. So good
Sounds delicious! Care to share the recipe? :-)
Thanks for sharing these! I've been a vegetarian/mostly vegan for years. I'm so glad that I don't have to buy meat. It is SO expensive!
Thank you for these recipes and the reminder of your other meatless recipes. Your videos are so informative and fun to watch.
Thanks for watching!
Another great video, loved that meatless carbonara/pasta idea!
We have been loving shakshuka and we have it over rice with some naan and it's delicious and so affordable!
I love the suggestion to freeze and add Parmesan rinds to soups! If you are using the slow cooker you could easily sub dried beans and extra liquid to save money. One of our favorites is crockpot vegetarian chili (leave out the beef and add extra black/kidney beans) served with tortilla chips. We also really love creamy spicy black bean soup with tortilla chips, I’ve served it to meat lovers who swore it tasted like nachos lol
Do you know how much each dinner cost? Sometimes you do and it is super helpful. Thank you Mindy. You give great inspiration each week.
I think a little squeeze of fresh lemon would be good on that pasta!
For sure!
I try to balance my "meat" meals with vegetarian ones. I save a ton of money & think my heart will thank me. :)
Sometimes I make a lentil sloppy joe filling and use that in a baked potato. My husband isn't a big lentils fan so i don't get to make it as often as like. My vegetarian friend makes these amazing brocolli fritters. We usually eat them on a bun like a burger. So good!
I put black bean soup on the menu quite often. We love it! It’s rarely vegetarian though because there’s usually a scrap of taco meat or some shredded chicken that needs used up.
Black bean soup is my daughters favorite! She could eat it almost every day if we let her.
Good use of leftovers!
This is such a great video and good way to save $$- utilizing meatless meals even twice a week if not more, is such a good idea. I look on Pinterest for ideas on cooking with beans and I don't call it ' Meatless Monday ' anything. That can sometimes make my boys skeptical! One of our favorite recipes is a Rosemary Lemon White Bean soup.
So true. I was trying to get the message across it doesn't have to be all or nothing. Even just one or two nights a week if we cut back it can make a big difference. :)
@@SeeMindyMom I think you conveyed that message very well in this video!
I made a very good vegatarian Moroccan soup last night. My whole family enjoyed it and it was really filling!
Sounds great!
I have been watching a lot of different channels and I have been listening to everyone talking about greek yogurt but this is the first time l am able to see someone actually using greek yogurt (the fage brand). As l am Greek and I am watching you from Greece l am surprised you can find it in the us.
It’s very popular here.
Meatless shepherds pie using canned pintos or lentils in place of meat with s tomato tomato/salsa and mashed potato top is our go to meatless and cheap.
Love seeing veggie recipes! Does the soup recipe also work in a rice cooker?
I would not think so. Slow cooking and steam cooking are two different things.
Odd this video didn't show up from my subscribed creators, yesterday. I have to look to see if u have one up.
Thanks for sharing some meatless meals! I've been vegetarian for almost 10 years, and love new ideas. I have made some of your meals that feature beef or chicken by using plant-based meats by Gardein or Impossible. My husband isn't vegetarian, so it's our compromise. We really loved the Enchilada bake you made recently. I used Impossible "beef" and it was delicious!
So glad! Thanks for letting me know. :)
For a more healthy and wholefoods option You can also sub with tofu, tempeh, mushrooms you can alter the texture by shredding them, slicing dicing, crumbling etc and oyster mushroom resemble chicken alot), jackfruit or banana blossom
I haven't been a Subscriber for very long but, I have to say, I love your videos and the tone you bring. You're not Bougie and you don't giggle (my pet peeves) and you don't preach. I'm 72 years old but have learned some tips from your videos (old dogs can learn, skippy)....Just a Thank You for your channel...
Thank you, Judith! I try to be positive and helpful and but in a realistic way. 😊
YES to cottage cheese; the only caution is that it is usually very high in sodium so I'm careful to use less salt when adding to a recipe. My favorite use for cottage cheese is Cookie and Kate's Best Vegetable Lasagna. Full of veggies.
Do you have a link to the vegetable lasagna?
One...salt isn't bad...sugar/carbs are! You can live about 3 days without salt before you die...you can never eat a single carbohydrate again and live 50,60,70 etc years!
But check out good culture brand cottage cheese if you're looking for a clean product! Tastes the best and it's 5 ingredients! No gross fillers, chemicals, or added sugars!
Great recipes! Going to try them.
Vegetable stir fry with rice and pad Thai with vegetables and peanut butter sauce are no meat favorites in my home. Great way to use up fresh produce or use frozen vegetables if fresh aren't available.
I use cottage cheese to make whipped dips. Whipped cottage cheese with green yogurt makes an amazing buffalo dip, french onion, and garlic herb. I found the recipes on Pinterest.
Great idea!
Thank you, Mindy! Great ideas, and I'd probably add leftover chopped bacon to the last one- LOL. I agree that this topic would make a perfect recipe e-capsule book ;-) P.S. I plan to make the chick pea-based meal you referenced from the other video- looks yummy.
Just found your channel today! You have a new sub here!! I’m loving your content.. Thank you❣️❣️ ✌🏼❤️
Glad you found me!
I recently found myself wondering the same thing about bay leaves!
I’ve been looking forward to this video since your last one was uploaded! Thank you!! ❤
Hope you enjoyed it!
I wanna know about your purse! I have a fanny-pack style cross-body but need something that looks a little better. Where can I find the one you have?
I found a bag like that on Amazon, very nice and not pricey at all !
I splurged on mine from lulu lemon when I was on a trip with my husband. I have seen lots of dupes on Amazon, though.
@@SeeMindyMom Thank you!
Kroger sells whipped cottage cheese that is really good if you are someone that doesn’t like the texture of the traditional kind.
Good to know!
And you can throw plain cottage cheese in the blender too if it's texture issues! My middle kiddo has sensory processing disorder...I put SOOOOOO much in my vitamix! Lol
@See Mindy Mom hahaha! And then you say exactly what I just said! Lol to a tee! Lol
Thanks for the video. I'm sure many of us will be forced to make meatless meal because of the uprising prices on meat. We can't do beans in this house, so the cottage cheese and chick pea tip, etc are invaluable!
Love your videos! I wish my kids liked soup it’s such a budget saver!
Love your new frames!
Thanks!
❤ plant based recipes!!
I am dieting for dinner cabbage carrots 🥕 onions stir fry vegetables diced up and 2 hard boil eggs
And cabbage is on sale this week in my area, due to St. Patrick's Day!
I want to make the first recipe that you made in the crockpot in this video. I do have questions. After putting in the bay leaves and the parmesan rindes in the crockpot do you leave them in there or do I need to take them out before serving it? I do not usually cook with bay leaves or parmesan rindes so I do not know how that works. Also, can I use canned green beans instead of frozen?
You will want to remove the bay leaves and rines before serving. I think you could use can beans but maybe add them later in the cooking time, as they are already cooked.
Yes, I usually remove the bay leaves and the rinds, though sometimes the parmesan rinds get soft enough I can just stir them into the rest of the soup. It is just cheese, it's not wax or packaging of any kind. Yes, I almost used canned green beans in this one myself.
@SMM I really laughed when you said don’t use flavored yogurt in a casserole by mistake haha… I think it’s helpful when you discuss protein grams because idt it’s clear to everybody how that works.
Hubby isn't a big fan of meatless meals but keep trying different things.
Pinto beans, fried potatoes and cornbread happens frequently. Veggie soup or tomato soup with grilled cheese is another.
We like a cheese tortellini for our meatless meal but my family really likes meat. I can get away with just a little meat for flavoring in some casseroles (1/2 a lb) and then they are satisfied.
Potato Wedges with Feta and Tomato Salad, Red Lentil "Bolognese", Pasta with red or green Pesto, Vegetable soup of any kind...
Great ideas!
"Why do I have to add Bay Leaves?"
You don't. Thank you for coming to my Ted Talk
We are having beans tonight, with diced ham added (leftover in freezer from holidays).
great use of leftovers!
Mindy and family have a great day have fun thanks from Oklahoma
Thank you! You too!
Thank you for the video!
Thanks for great ideas
I’ve adopted the chopped or shredded meat approach. It looks like so much meat but I can use half of what most recipes call for. I love meatless meals. We do one or two a week, but my hubby is a carnivore so I have to give him meat some days.
Have you tried the Thrive riced cauliflower? I have one but haven't tried it yet. Love crockpot meals . I tend to do a lot of them with working ft 40-50 hours a week and being a caregiver my other hours. I have a 15 bean soup going with ground beef now.
I have! And also the riced broccoli. I keep them in my emergency meals bin, but I still use them from time to time for lunches.
Our favourite meatless meal is spaghetti Bolognese made with minced mushroom taste exactly like meat version!!!!!!! I also make my own sauce from few ripe tomatoes veggie stock powder herbs salt and pepper that's it
Thanks for the recipes me and the kids love vegetarian my husband the meat eaters.
Classic Mindy: add a little more cheese. 😊
yep!
I started eating meatless meal to cut back on sodium and calories, and now I look forward to meatless meals. I will never give up a grilled hamburger or bacon wrap fillet, I just don't eat meat everyday. However, fresh produce sure isn't cheap - but cheaper than meat-just complaining 😉
I love this and can't wait to try.growing up, Daddy wanted meat every single night. I love your ideas and recipes.
That pasta looks very intriguing
I am making some potato soup in the crock pot, right now. I think I need to look for my bay leaves.
We have had a lot of potato soup this winter, it's my younger daughter's fave.
@@SeeMindyMom If you can find it, and you have the money, the Aldi store brand of potato soup is wonderful. Comes in a family size pouch for about $3.25; you just add water and cook it for about 20 minutes. If you have some leftover vegetables that belong in potato soup (carrots, celery, onions), and need to use them up, you can boil them for five + mins. first and toss them into the soup at the beginning. Or toss the soup mix into the premeasured water that you have cooked the veggies in. You may need to add a little more water than the diretions call for.
Our store was clearing out the pouches of soups a week or so ago, and I tried to snag some. All that was left were the broccoli cheddar cheese soup bags, and I already had some of those.
My family will not go meat less unless it's black eye peas Ocracoke and corn Bread have been using less meat on ground mear
I can't say exactly what the flavor of a bay leaf is, but I do know that it totally makes chicken broth better. I have learned, however, that I don't like Turkish bay leaves. 😬
Bay leaves from the Laurel family add a depth of flavor. If you dont like it ,omit it or take out sooner than you would otherwise A staple in Latin food, Middle Eastern food , may be an acquired taste... We love it
good to know!
awesome!
Nice glasses
Thanks!
Good video
I don't know either BUT no bay leaf makes a horrible soup, stew etc.
@Kat V thank you for that explanation. I buy HUGE containers of Bay Leaves because use them in so much of my cooking. I can't use chili's because they are a nightshade but I'm going to try lemongrass.
What can you use if you don't like yogurt?
Sour cream would be a good substitute. I often see the two used as substitutes for each other.
Sour cream
You can also make your own creme fraiche. Chef John has a video on how to make it
Plant based yogurt
In that last carbonara-ish dish, I'm thinking some smoked paprika might give it some bacon-y flavor!
Oh yeah, for sure!
Or a couple drops of liquid smoke
Yes I try to eat meatless on mondays . 0:11
You look younger today🙂
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Youre getting some mileage out of that California Blend and you havent even opened it! Lol
We are going to have to come up meatless meals due to the high prices.
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Going plant based isn't going to be saving you money, it actually costs more for this type of product.
Well, I’m really talking about eating less meat, not going full plant based. But I think eating plant-based, that depends on how you utilize that lifestyle. If you use a lot of special products that are “meat” or “dairy” substitutes, then yes. But if you eat fruits/veggies/grains/nuts/oils, then I think it is a very economical way of eating.
I find it depends upon the vegetables selected/purchased.
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You know what, it can be just as expensive to eat an all plant based diet as it is eat meat. Have you really seenthe prices of vegetables? Over the moon expensive ... insane.
I do not find that to be true in my area. I just restocked over 20lbs of produce from Whole Foods (the most expensive grocery store on my area) and it was less than $40. This included: zucchini, bell peppers, green beans, cucumbers, 2 kinds of apples, bananas, raspberries, blueberries, lemons, grapes…🤷♀️
Frozen vegetables are extremely reasonable and sometimes cheaper than fresh
If you eat “in season” then vegetables are reasonable. Lettuce is high right now but cabbage is not. 🤷♀️