Vegetarians for Health Part 2

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I am currently watching Mr. D on Netflix. It's a show about an absolutely terrible teacher and makes me feel better about myself, as I know I will always make a better teacher than this fictional character... Anyway, on to the actual post! Jordon and I have been making vegetarian meals during the weekdays for over a year now. I'm actually surprised we have been able to keep it up! I shared some recipes way back when that you can look at here. I have found or created some awesome vegetarian recipes since then and thought I would share some. So without further ado. 

1. Vegetarian Pizza

You can either use pre-made dough or make your own. There are some pretty quick no rise recipes out there for dough. I LOVE the veggie pizza we make. It is definitely not classic but is definitely delicious. I use BBQ sauce, pineapple jam, Thai sweet chilli sauce and some red chilli flakes for the sauce (try it before you knock it). You can change up your toppings but I use a bell pepper, mushrooms, olives, banana peppers and pineapple chunks. I guess the only traditional ingredient is the 23481239048 tons of mozzarella on top. 

2. Double Spinach Pasta Casserole with Pesto and Asiago Cheese

Click here to grab the recipe. This dish is super filling and cheesy. I leave out the chicken....obviously. It goes pretty quickly in the kitchen as well. If you want to spend even MORE time in the kitchen, you can make your own pesto, but I like the lazy way of pre-made pesto from a jar. 

3. Thai Noodle Salad

This is the most addictive dish I have ever had...EVER. It is more of a side dish but it is very possible to fill up on it for supper. Everyone that has had it can not seem to get enough. AND it is super easy! You want to make it the night before as it is better once it has sat in the fridge and can soak up all the yummy flavours. 

What you'll need:

-1 lb Spaghetinni

-1/3 cup canola oil (or olive oil)

-1 tbsp sesame oil

-1 tsp dried red pepper flakes

-1/3 cup honey

-4 tbsp soy sauce

-1/4 cup chicken stock

-3/4 cup chopped peanuts

-1/2 cup chopped green onion

-1 tbsp sesame seeds

What to Do: 

1. Cook noodles according to package with some chicken stock. Drain and set aside in a big bowl

2. Combine the two oils in a pan and add red pepper flakes. Stir constantly so they do not burn. Cook until you can smell the peppers

3. Add honey, soy sauce and chicken stock to pan. Cook until honey is dissolved.

4. Pour liquid into bowl with noodles. Cover and place in fridge overnight.

5. Add peanuts, green onions and sesame seeds just before serving

And there you have it! Three more meat free dishes for you to try out!

-Vanessa xo