Semi-Vegetarianism and Meatlike products

[ace99]

My girlfriend has decided to take up veganism/vegetarianism and naturally I've been conscripted to accompany her as the loving boyfriend I am.

I used to eat meat almost every day, but now she only lets me have it once a week on the weekend when I'm allowed to eat meat to my hearts content.
Brazilian Rodizio barbecue's have become my god. Thankfully she has yet to restrict my drinking

During the rest of the week I've taken to resorting to vegetarian substitutes. Today I had to eat a veggie burger with vegan pepper-jack cheese and spinach instead of lettuce. No it was not anywhere near the medium-rare pepper-jack and bacon burger I normally have.

If I'm going to do this I need better meat substitutes. I need vegetarian bacon. Oh lord why has hast thous forsaken me? At least bootcamp will give me meat.

 

[Zelig]

Trying to eat the same stuff as before but with soy substitutes of meat things is bound to be disappointing.

Some awesome vegetarian things: Chickpeas (hummus), beans, avocados (guacamole), mustard, olives, hot sauce.

 

[LucyDuke]

You want to eat meat. Eat meat.

 

[AlpsStranger]

How about if you tell her that she controls what she eats and you control what you eat?

Also, your argument is invalid.

 

[Berzerker]

I like making humungous sandwiches loaded with veggies and I'll use some of the sliced veggie bologna, but the phony cheese got a bit boring

avocado and hi-quality peanut butter for the spread

they make a veggie ground (meatless meat ) round that aint bad in spaghetti or various other
concoctions. I'm trying to expand my knowledge and willpower to make good meals low in sugar and salt.

 

[Leonel]

Try mushroom meat. I was dating a girl who was completely vegan and she introduced it to me at a restaurant and I swear if I didn't know it was mushroom meat I would have mistaken it for the genuine thing. The texture, the taste, I was amazed.

 

[dirtyparrot]

See if you can't get your girlfriend to gradually ween you off your meat-filled diet. There's alot of ideas and recipes available online and on youtube. I personally don't much meat (maybe 3 times a week). I generally stick with vegetarian pastas, peas/beans (chickpeas, lentils, kidney beans), salads/fruits, steamed vegetables, grains. You could give vegetarian chili a try. It's not that difficult to make.

 

[Berzerker]

mushroom meat?

something else to google

 

[de Maistre]

This is very good.

Honestly, to my mind eating meat (almost) every day is really peculiar; personally I eat it once or twice a week. Even if you don't stick with "semi-vegetarianism" it'd probably be healthy to break that obsession/habit.

 

[Joecoolyo]

avocados (guacamole),

If I had to recommend any sort of veggie dish/dip, this would be it. And make sure you home-make it, the stuff you can buy at the store is nasty.

 

[AlpsStranger]

This is very good.

Honestly, to my mind eating meat (almost) every day is really peculiar; personally I eat it once or twice a week. Even if you don't stick with "semi-vegetarianism" it'd probably be healthy to break that obsession/habit.

Never!

 

[LucyDuke]

Honestly, to my mind eating meat (almost) every day is really peculiar; personally I eat it once or twice a week. Even if you don't stick with "semi-vegetarianism" it'd probably be healthy to break that obsession/habit.

Sure. But forcing it on someone else is bull.

 

[ELITEOFWARMAN8]

Meh, eat meat like a normal person .

 

[AlpsStranger]

I seriously have to get some of what's in that picture I posted RIGHT NOW!

Oh my God that Teriyaki chicken looks good. EDIT: Or Sesame Chicken, or whatever. Still, looks good.

 

[Leonel]

Hnnngh I want to try making mushroom meat now. Try to shape them into burgers, grill them, put a bit of teriyaki sauce and sauteed onions on top.

 

[BvBPL]

Personally, I'm not a fan of meat substitutes. If you want to go vegetarian then I would just make and eat some of the many, many delicious vegetarian dishes that don't pretend to be meat.

 

[Arwon]

Echoing what everyone says about not bothering to find direct substitutes. A vegetarian diet should consist of delicious vegetarian things, not poor meat copies.

 

[innonimatu]

I seriously have to get some of what's in that picture I posted RIGHT NOW!

Oh my God that Teriyaki chicken looks good. EDIT: Or Sesame Chicken, or whatever. Still, looks good.

You bastard, you've made me hungry too!

And today I don't have any meat to cook at this time!

@ace99: make it a contest to convert her to carn... carnivorian... non-vegetarianism? Omnivorianism?
Se, eating meat is so default human state that we don't even have a word for it, like fish wouldn't have a word for swimming!

 

[Murky]

If you're going vegetarian go all in. Eat mostly fruits and vegetables not meat substitutes. I once had this girlfriend who could make amazing vegetarian meals. Once your girl learns the best recipes you'll have no problem adapting.

 

[ace99]

I've heard good things about Morningstar. Anyone tried that? And how about Quorm?

You want to eat meat. Eat meat.

It doesn't work like that.

How about if you tell her that she controls what she eats and you control what you eat?

It doesn't work like that.

Sure. But forcing it on someone else is bull.

It's semi-consensual

Honestly, to my mind eating meat (almost) every day is really peculiar; personally I eat it once or twice a week. Even if you don't stick with "semi-vegetarianism" it'd probably be healthy to break that obsession/habit.

Where do you get your protein? Hell I make a salad and throw some grilled chicken in, make a sandwich throw some turkey or lean pork in there, gotta get that protein.