I'm now a vegatarian

DirtyJester said:
Serious note: I've never had an issue with most Veggie based meat substitutes with one exception .... Quorn! I've eaten it twice and swear blind if I eat it again I'll die! Thought for long enough I was the only one who couldn't hack it till I read somewhere that they tried to ban it in parts of the USA. Easyrider is now rushing to tescos :D
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Why were they trying to ban it?
 
At the time of reading the article ( I had asked plenty of people if they ever had any issues and no one did) it would appear I wasn't the only one that had a bad reaction to it. I honestly have eaten it twice, first time was in a sausage form and second chicken breast. In both cases I was violently sick, nothing to do with anything else like the way it was cooked as other people shared the same meal without any ill effects. There are plenty of people that can eat it and it's stocked in various forms in nearly all supermarkets so I'm just one of the few that can't handle it :(


http://www.cspinet.org/new/200208151.html

Oh that wasn't the article I read .... mine was centre spread in the .... gulp... Daily Mail
 
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Look into beans, lentils, and pulses. They can be used in soups, salads, pies, casseroles, burgers, etc. There are lots of varieties so if you don't like one type you can always try another.
 
DirtyJester said:
At the time of reading the article ( I had asked plenty of people if they ever had any issues and no one did) it would appear I wasn't the only one that had a bad reaction to it. I honestly have eaten it twice, first time was in a sausage form and second chicken breast. In both cases I was violently sick, nothing to do with anything else like the way it was cooked as other people shared the same meal without any ill effects. There are plenty of people that can eat it and it's stocked in various forms in nearly all supermarkets so I'm just one of the few that can't handle it :(


http://www.cspinet.org/new/200208151.html

Oh that wasn't the article I read .... mine was centre spread in the .... gulp... Daily Mail
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lol really..

you would think no one has ever had an alergic reaction to food before..

i dont recall anyone else dieing from eating qourn yet nuts are still sold all over! the horror!

what about lactose intolerant people! why is milk still on sale?
 
arknor said:
lol really..

you would think no one has ever had an alergic reaction to food before..

i dont recall anyone else dieing from eating qourn yet nuts are still sold all over! the horror!

what about lactose intolerant people! why is milk still on sale?
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Um I didn't die hence my ability to post ... though having chucked up until I was inside out it sure felt like it... :p
 
I have a mate who is also "allergic" to Quorn. I know this as he was sick as a dog after eating a veggie spag bol I cooked for him and my veggie GF. He was the only one sick. His first question was "did it have Quorn in?".

Apparently not that uncommon...
 
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easyrider said:
Gorillas are Vegitarian

Mountain Gorilla FACT FILE:
Swahili Name: Gorila or N'gagi
Scientific Name: Gorilla gorilla beringei
Size: Up to 6 feet tall
Weight: 300 to 425 pounds
Lifespan: 53 years in captivity
Habitat: Dense forest, rain forest
Diet: Vegetarian
Gestation: Vegetarian
Predators: Leopards, crocodiles, humans


Your arguement is flawed.:p
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have you seen the size of a Gorilla's penis?:D
 
FARGO said:
I suppose going vege could work out much cheaper :)
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Depends where you are. Now I am living in the US I can get basic chicken and ground beef of high quality cheaper than many fresh vegetables (exceptions for things like carrots that are very cheap).

when i was in Switzerland meat was relatively more expensive so I ate little less of it. Now I am making up for lost time and eating mountains of red meat, mixed in with some salads and lots of fresh fruit& veg.

I could make a nice healthy home made burger cheaper than one of my nice salads. For example, good quality cherry tomatoes are more expensive per pound than meat here.
 
Why going vegitarian? Why not just alter your diet. Saying your a vegetarian always seems like a political statement.

Vegitarian food is excellent if you are a good cook you can make anything taste nice. Plenty of excellent cook books around. Mint pea and broad bean risotto is dead easy and nice to make. (You can add pretty much any green veg to risotto. )

If you're looking for suggestions on things you can buy then Sainsbury's do a wonderful range of vegetarian frozen foods. crisp cakes etc definitely worth checking out. just replacing meat with them, is perfectly fine. I'm no vegetarian but I do eat them becuase they taste good and are a darn sight better for you than the cheap frozen meat alternatives.

Sainsbury's Sweetflamed Pepper & Goats Cheese Bake, Taste the Difference 280g
Sainsbury's Pea & Mint Risotto Bake, Taste the Difference 280g
Sainsbury's Nut Roast With Feta, Taste the Difference 290g

These are all in 2 for £4 offers at the moment definitely worth looking into.

The love Veg range is nice too.

Sorry don't shop else where so can't say on the ranges in other supermarkets. Until I saw these though I wouldn't have touched vegetarian food from supermarkets can't stand quorn and soya alternatives Except maybe tofu in curries as it takes on flavour surprisingly well.
 
http://uktv.co.uk/food/recipe/aid/535041

These are amazing.


Spicy bean burgers

1 tbsp vegetable oil
1 small onion, finely chopped
2 cloves garlic, finely chopped
1 small red chilli, finely chopped
100 g chopped frozen spinach, thawed
400 g can cannellini beans
50 g freshwhite breadcrumbs
1 tsp ground cumin
1 tbsp coriander, chopped
salt and black pepper
burger buns, relish and salad, to serve

1. Heat the oil in a small saucepan and cook the onion, garlic and chilli for 5 minutes until softened. Squeeze the excess moisture out of the spinach and place in a large bowl.

2. Mash the beans well and mix with the spinach, breadcrumbs, cumin and coriander. Add the fried onion mixture and stir well together.

3. Season to taste and shape into four round burgers. Grill or shallow fry for a few minutes on each side until crisp and golden. Serve in burger buns with relish and salad.
 
bsoltan said:
http://uktv.co.uk/food/recipe/aid/535041

These are amazing.


Spicy bean burgers

1 tbsp vegetable oil
1 small onion, finely chopped
2 cloves garlic, finely chopped
1 small red chilli, finely chopped
100 g chopped frozen spinach, thawed
400 g can cannellini beans
50 g freshwhite breadcrumbs
1 tsp ground cumin
1 tbsp coriander, chopped
salt and black pepper
burger buns, relish and salad, to serve

1. Heat the oil in a small saucepan and cook the onion, garlic and chilli for 5 minutes until softened. Squeeze the excess moisture out of the spinach and place in a large bowl.

2. Mash the beans well and mix with the spinach, breadcrumbs, cumin and coriander. Add the fried onion mixture and stir well together.

3. Season to taste and shape into four round burgers. Grill or shallow fry for a few minutes on each side until crisp and golden. Serve in burger buns with relish and salad.
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