Vegetarian Primal/Paleo Meals page

[j3nn]

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Eggs + cabbage cooked in EVCO:



Vegetarian Paleo Meals: Eggs and Cabbage | Jenn's Menu & Lifestyle Blog

[jakey]

if you eat eggs and dairy, i think it's easy to do vegetarian paleo. no problem. you're going to have a hard time putting on muscle without adding in whey protein, but health-wise: no issues.

[j3nn]

if you eat eggs and dairy, i think it's easy to do vegetarian paleo. no problem. you're going to have a hard time putting on muscle without adding in whey protein, but health-wise: no issues.

Oh, I eat meat/seafood but also love plants. Just thought a thread dedicated to vegetarian meals/recipes could be handy.

[Analog6]

I used to make a vegetable casserole that was delicious back in the bad old days. Thinking back, it was actually pretty healthy.

Start with browning an onion in a pan and add whatever veges you like - we us to have carrots, turnip (swede), parsnip, green beans, mushrooms, cauliflower etc. As each batch is browned put into a casserole dish. At this stage I use to add a can of some soup, now it would be some home made stock or broth. It was topped by mashed potato (cauli or sweet potato could be substitute) an bake for 40 mins on medium heat, then add grated cheese for a golden top and bake a further 15 mins. Very filling and yummy.

[magnolia1973]

I love:
Poached eggs served with a kale and sweet potato saute
Omelets
Fritata with goat cheese, sweet potato and spinach (an old pre-primal fave!)
I do a lot of salads topped with poached eggs- good combos include:
spinach, sweet potatoes, maple vinegarette
Arugula, slow roasted tomatoes, garlic vinegarette

Beet and sweet potato hash with eggs
Fried eggs on a bed of sauted zucchini

[paleo-bunny]

if you eat eggs and dairy, i think it's easy to do vegetarian paleo. no problem. you're going to have a hard time putting on muscle without adding in whey protein, but health-wise: no issues.

This is true in my experience. I usually only eat fish in one meal per day and I don't eat meat. I have been able to put on muscle easily without adding whey protein. However, most of the dairy I eat comes from goats cheese, which is made from whey. I prefer to eat a more natural, traditional and tasty product.

[Heinous]

While I don't understand how people who claim to be vegetarian can eat eggs or dairy , I have a few "vegetarian" friends that I'd like to be able to offer them some paleo/primal ideas for meals.

When I think primal, I start first by removing things: grains, legumes, etc. The problem is, this is most of what these guys eat! I might be able to get them to eat some fish (like I said, "vegetarians"), but the only solution I see is a lot of eggs.

What are some good primal protein sources that might be agreeable to a vegetarian? Thanks.

[Leida]

'meatless' is probably a better word than vegetarian. I like:
eggwhite and sweet potato o banana souffles once in a while
eggplant caviar with dehydrated veggie chips
eggplant and peppers lecho (or antipasti)

my folks adore squasheroni and cheese.... Normally, though, we always have meat of some sort.

[SleepyRoots]

While I don't understand how people who claim to be vegetarian can eat eggs or dairy

You're probably confusing vegetarian and vegan. Vegetarian generally means eggs and dairy (at least as far as labelling in the UK is concerned). Vegan means plant only, although strictness varies a bit when it comes to stuff like honey for example.

Eggs and dairy are obvious. Vegan primal proteins are quite limited. Nuts and nut flours, and if you are willing to stretch the definition of primal a lot, lentils and traditional soy products, like tofu. But yeah, there's a reason vegans and paleo/primal are generally regarded as opposites.

[Heinous]

You're probably confusing vegetarian and vegan.

No, I get the vegetarian/vegan difference. Eating eggs and dairy just seems counter to the actual definition of "vegetarian."

I hadn't thought of nut flour. I'll look into it.