Vegetarians ( and Vegans ) Thread!!!

[RHRanch]

Ok, I'll give it a try.

Some folks like Almond milk, which is very healthy and has a lot of benefits over rice milk. I think it's good to try everything and see what suits you.

 

[Marty1876]

Kev, I prefer the soy milk as well. I love it !

I like a mild Vanilla Soy milk. Although, I only put it on cereal, I never just drink it. If you don't like the flavor, just eat lots of broccoli for the calcium, and a nice wide range of everything to fullfill your bodies needs.

You don't need milk, once you are able to chew food, and eat a variety of food. Animals milk gives me tummy troubles. You might try getting soy ice cream or yogurt, to sort of work into it. And remember, it take 9 times tasting something new (sometimes that much) before you get a "taste" for it. Just don't get used to them plain first, work into it a bit. Give your tastebuds some time.

BTW - soy and almond milk are both excellent for you, from a physiological point of view.

When I changed milk, I mixed it fist 1 part to 3 parts , then half and half, then 3 parts (soy) to 1 part (moo juice). You don't have to jump in with both feet.

 

[kuntrygirl]

Kev, I prefer the soy milk as well. I love it !

I like a mild Vanilla Soy milk.  Although, I only put it on cereal, I never just drink it.   If you don't like the flavor, just eat lots of broccoli for the calcium, and a nice wide range of everything to fullfill your bodies needs.

You don't need milk, once you are able to chew food, and eat a variety of food.  Animals milk gives me tummy troubles.  You might try getting soy ice cream or yogurt, to sort of work into it.  And remember, it take 9 times tasting something new (sometimes that much) before you get a "taste" for it.  Just don't get used to them plain first, work into it a bit.  Give your tastebuds some time.

BTW - soy and almond milk are both excellent for you, from a physiological point of view.

When I changed milk, I mixed it fist 1 part to 3 parts , then half and half, then 3 parts (soy) to 1 part (moo juice).  You don't have to jump in with both feet.

Soy ice cream? Soy yogurt? Now you're talking. You're giving me more things to find and try.

9 times tasting something new huh?

I REALLY like the soy milk but I read so many negative things about soy but I still like it and will most likely continue to drink it. But how bad can it really be. :/

 

[galanie]

Growing soy is not "earth friendly" or anything whatsoever if that is your reason for going vegetarian. But I love the taste of soy milk. The unflavored kind. Maybe I'm just weird.

 

[featherz]

I bought 25 pounds of organic soy beans and a soy milk maker, which I don't use as much as I should, but it's easy to do. It will also make nut milks and oat milk. I made a great mix of soy and oat - added just a tad of salt and stevia and it was YUMMY.

I am trying out a 'yonanas' maker today since my food processor is broken and the bananas didn't work well in my blender. It makes soft serve 'ice cream' from frozen bananas. Not sure if I will keep the machine yet, but the banana 'ice cream' is delicious!

 

[galanie]

Sounds like it makes sherbet. I bet it's delicious!

 

[Frogdogtimestwo]

It is fantastic, I use my Vitamix with frozen bananas and coconut milk, it is just as delicious as regular ice cream. This is also my base for breakfast smoothies with greens.

 

[Kevin565]

This is what I grilled last night on my newly purchased grill. Bean sprouts, shredded carrots, garlic, red onions, snap beans, asparagus and parsley. If I knew how to cook tofu, I could have added that. Maybe next time.

 

[Marty1876]

Everyone, would you share a favorite tofu receipe?

I like mine slightly crispy on the outside, and smooth and creamy inside. (I use extra firm tofu from the oriental food mart, which gets it fresh every tuesday. I freeze it first (to get more water out), then press it in fridge overnight, then I soak it a few hours in soy, chili oil, seasamie oil, and sometimes ginger. Then, I bake it until its really firm, and a bit chewy. (Have never figured out how to keep it from sticking though)

My friend Rocky likes her mushed up in spaghetti sauce.

Another friend makes tofu vanilla banana smoothies.....

 

[Kevin565]

I'm really hoping to try this recipe very soon:

• 1 1/2 cups long-grain white rice
• 1/2 cup vegetable broth
• 1 tablespoon dry sherry
• About 2 tablespoons reduced-sodium soy sauce
• 1 tablespoon salted fermented black beans, rinsed and chopped
• 1 tablespoon minced fresh ginger
• 1 large clove garlic, minced
• 2 teaspoons firmly packed brown sugar
• 1/4 tablespoon hot chili flakes
• 14 to 16 ounces firm low-fat or regular tofu
• 5 cups rinsed broccoli florets

Preparation

1. 1. In a 3- to 4-quart pan over high heat, bring rice and 3 cups water to a boil. Reduce heat and simmer, covered, until rice is tender to bite, about 20 minutes.
3. 2. Meanwhile, in an 8- to 10-quart pan or a 14-inch wok, set a rack over at least 1 inch boiling water. Choose a shallow, rimmed pan about 8 inches wide that fits on the rack and can be lifted out (fashion a string harness, if needed).
4. 3. In the shallow pan, combine vegetable broth, sherry, soy sauce, black beans, ginger, garlic, brown sugar, and chili flakes. Drain tofu on towels and cut into 1/2- by 1 1/2-inch pieces. Turn tofu over in seasonings in pan.
6. 4. Cover pan with foil and set tofu pan on rack; cover larger pan. Steam on high heat until tofu is hot, about 10 minutes. Protecting hands, lift out tofu pan and rack. Keep tofu warm.
8. 5. Add enough water to pan to make 1 inch deep and bring to a boil. Add broccoli, cover, and boil until just tender when pierced, 2 to 4 minutes. Drain.
9. 6. Serve rice in bowls with tofu and juice, and broccoli. Add soy to taste.