Simply Filling Vegetarian Week Highlights

Happy Weekend all!  Thank you all for sharing your Vegetarian St. Paddy’s Day recipe ideas.  I haven’t decided yet what to make but I need to pick something soon since it’s only two days away.  You know, I have to agree with Leah I should’ve saved my “Eating in Circles” title for National Pi Day 03-14.  Next year!

There have been so many tasty eats the past few days that I do not know where to start.  So, I am just going to do a Weekly Photo Highlight of my favorite things and if you see any recipes you want me to post, just let me know.

BREAKFASTS

My current fruit addiction ~ grapes & berries.  I love the sweet and tart crunchy combination.

I love it when the sriracha and cheese go all over and my tortilla gets super crunchy when I leave it in the pan too long in my Healthy Egg Rolls (SF + 1 WPA) – 5 points+

Subway 3 Inch Veggie & Egg Flat Bread sandwiches ~ so simple, yet, so delicious.

(SF + 3 WPA) – 4 points+

LUNCHES

We had our birthday lunch celebration catered by Panera at work and I totally made it work vegetarian style!

I am in love with this Mediterranean Veggies Sandwich. (SF+ 7 WPA) – 7 points+

Served with a Classic Salad w/ RF Balsamic on the side. (SF)

Cookie Dough Ice Cream Cake ~ need I say more?!

Have I ever mentioned The Husband is crazy about anything with beans and cheese along with chips and salsa?

So, I decided to combine all his favorite things for a fun lunch. 

Who says you have to make 7 layer bean dip only for parties?

He actually sliced all those olives himself!

Served on top of lettuce and topped with jalapenos and sweet pepper chips.

(SF + 1 WPA) – 4 points+

Scooped up with homemade corn tortilla chips.  SF + 1 WPA per tortilla or 8 chips.

DINNERS

I’ve found two meat substitutes that have worked at helping The Husband out since he started missing meat this past week.  Here is one..the other is the burgers I made tonight.

Morning Star Buffalo Chickless Sandwiches

My favorite dinner of the week ~ Veggie Lettuce Wraps!

My proteins were these delicious cremini mushrooms and yukon potatoes.

Sautéed in sesame oil with fresh ginger, garlic.

Then, tossed with a little hoisin, soy and sriracha sauce.

100% Simply Filling and Vegetarian!  I love how the crisp lettuce offset the sweet and spicy crunchy veggies.

HIs favorite dinner of the week ~ Big Mac-Less Burgers as he called them

I am sure you all have noticed I am not too big on meat substitutes because most seem so processed.  These Boca Burgers are not too bad and the smoky tasty really goes a long way with flavor.

So does having excellent toppers ~ crispy iceberg, sweet red onion, juicy tomatoes, crunchy pickles and a “Almost Fast Food Burger” secret sauce.

SF + 3 WPA for the bun – you could use a reduced calorie bun and have it be 100% SF.

I also made a batch of my Vegan Harvest Grain Salad for sides and snacks this week.

 

Today marks the half way point for Meatless March and I am still digging it.  I think the key really is to keep healthy options on hand to grab and go, but, also, to try new recipes that I am excited about.

I will catch up with you all tomorrow with my Simply Filling Vegetarian Week 3 Menu.

Night all!