Here at Be More With Less, topics are usually about less. Today, you get to hear about MORE! Bill Gerlach, from The New Pursuit reminded me that October is Vegetarian Awareness Month.
There are many meat substitutes and endless choices of fresh flavorful fruits and vegetables, that a transition to vegetarianism is easier than you think.
There is much to be said about a vegetarian diet in terms of health benefits (for humans and animals). I wrote about why I became a vegetarian and what compels me to stick with it here.
Bill challenged bloggers to write 2 vegetarian themed posts this month. Since I am a blogger, a vegetarian and love a good challenge, I bring you…
25 Ways to Add Fruits & Veggies to Your Diet
- Apple Crisp
- Green Juice
- Frozen Grapes
- Spaghetti Sauce
- Veggie Pizza
- Hummus
- Soups
- Quiche
- Salads
- Grilled Asparagus
- Potato Salad
- Guacamole
- Toasted Veggie Sandwich
- Bananas Foster
- Breakfast Burritos
- Pan Fried Eggplant
- Stuffed Potatoes
- Fruit Smoothies
- Apples on your Sandwich
- Roasted Veggies with Balsamic Glaze
- Baba Ghanouj
- Fried Green Tomatoes
- Grilled Pineapple
- Mashed Potato Pizza
- Stir Fry
If you are considering vegetarianism, instead of initially eliminating meat, think about adding more veggies. Carrot sticks and celery have their place, but they get old fast, so get creative. What ideas would you add to this list?
Let me know if you are interested in my favorite recipe for hummus or amazing sesame tomato soup!
New to Be More With Less? Read more about what to expect, and this post with links to important posts and reader favorites. Oh! One more thing…In case you missed it, check out my guest post about having the choice to change on rowdykittens.com!