Healthy Recipes for Vegetarians

While I am not a vegetarian, I truly applaud people that are and think that is a great lifestyle. It certainly is a great way to stay healthy in college and is very inexpensive as well! Therefore, I decided to research a couple healthy recipes all you vegetarians can try!

For breakfast, I found a great recipe for Breakfast Tacos:

Ingredients 

Tacos 

• 8 ounces firm tofu
• 1 cup cooked black beans
• 1/4 red onion, diced
• 1 cup fresh cilantro, chopped
• 1 ripe avocado, sliced (or sub guacamole)
• 1/2 cup salsa for serving (hot sauce also optional)
• 1 lime sliced, for serving
• 1/4 cup pomegranate arils
• Corn tortillas (2 per person)

Tofu Seasoning 

• 3/4 tsp garlic powder
• 1/2 tsp chili powder
• 1 tsp cumin
• 1/8 tsp sea salt
• 1 Tbsp salsa
• 1 Tbsp water

Instructions

1. Wrap tofu in a clean, absorbent towel and place something heavy on top, such as a cast iron skillet, while prepping toppings.
2. Cook black beans in a small saucepan over medium heat until bubbly, then reduce heat to simmer and set aside. If unsalted/unseasoned, add a pinch of salt, cumin, chili powder and garlic powder.
3. Add dry tofu spices + salsa to a small bowl and add enough water to make a pourable sauce. Set aside.
4. Heat a large skillet over medium heat and unwrap tofu. Use a fork to crumble.
5. Once the pan is hot, add 1-2 Tbsp oil of choice and the tofu. Stir fry for 4-5 minutes to brown. Then add seasoning and toss to coat. Continue cooking until browned and fragrant - about 5-10 minutes - stirring frequently. Set aside.
6. To serve, warm tortillas in the microwave wrapped in a damp paper towel or in a 250 degree oven (optional). Top tortillas with tofu scramble, black beans, onion, avocado, cilantro, salsa, fresh lime juice and pomegranate arils (or desired toppings).
7. Serve immediately with the best breakfast potatoes or fruit.

For dinner, this Zucchini Pasta Salad will knock your socks off.

Ingredients

• 1 large or 2 small zucchini, julienned or spiralized
• 1 green onion, thinly sliced
• handful cherry or grape tomatoes, cut in half
• few large leaves of basil, julienned
• drizzle of extra virgin olive oil
• sprinkle of hemp hearts
• pinch or two of red pepper flakes
• himalayan salt & cracked pepper to taste
• almond parmesan, for dusting

Prepare your vegetables. In a medium size bowl combine all ingredients and serve with a dusting of almond parmesan on top.

For more vegetarian recipes, visit https://www.buzzfeed.com/sallytamarkin/clean-eating-meals-for-vegetarians?utm_term=.bvBKwRQ83#.fy9VOq5m2.