Low Calorie and Vegetarian Recipes - Tasty Alternatives

It is common belief that low calorie and vegetarian recipes have to challenge your palate. The truth is, however, they can be just as delicious as your favorite dishes. Now, I am about to share with you two such recipes, and you can just give them a try to convince yourself. 

vegetarian Black Bean Burgers

For this recipe, you will need:

• 1 can of black beans 
• 1/2 of an onion 
• 1/2 cup of flour 
• 2 slices of bread 
• 1 teaspoon of garlic powder 
• 1 teaspoon of onion powder 
• 1/2 teaspoon seasoned salt 
• salt and pepper

To prepare, follow the steps below:

Dice the onion, then saute it for about 4 or 5 minutes until soft.

Pour the black beans into a large bowl and mash them until they are almost smooth.

Add the sauteed onions, garlic powder, onion powder, and seasoned salt to the black beans.

Crumble up the sliced bread and add them to the mixture.  Add the flour to the mixture, a few tablespoons each time. Keep stirring after each addition.

Add a small amount of oil into a frying pan, and heat it up.

Use your hands to scoop some of the mixture out of the bowl, and shape it into a pattie that is about 1/2 thick. 

Fry the patties until they are firm.

Give it a try, and you will definitely love the taste of the burgers.

Tofu Scramble

If you have ever tried vegetarian diet, you will know that tofu is always used as a meat substitute. And, the tofu scramble which we are about to try can be served as a wonderful substitute for scrambled eggs.

You need these ingredients: 

• 1 block of tofu, drained and press 
• 1/2 yellow onion 
• 1/2 green pepper 
• 1 teaspoon garlic powder
• 1 teaspoon onion powder 
• 1/2 teaspoon dried parsley 
• 1 tablespoon soy sauce 
• 2 tablespoons nutritional yeast 
• 2 teaspoons oil or margarine

Follow these steps to cook:

Cut the tofu into one inch cubes, and then use a fork to slightly crumble it.

Dice your onion and bell pepper.

Add some oil or margarine to a skillet set to medium-high.

Add the onion, green pepper and tofu to the skillet, and cook for 4 or 5 minutes.

To the skillet, add garlic powder, onion powder, parsley, soy sauce, and nutritional yeast.

Cook the tofu scramble for 6 or 7 minutes, and do not forget to keep stirring all the time.

When this finishes, pour the scramble into a plate and get ready to enjoy!

You may also add your favorite vegetables to this tofu scramble, just as what you may do with scrambled eggs. Some common choices include tomatoes, mushrooms, spinach, and carrots.

Now, do you still have a prejudice against low calorie and vegetarian recipes?

In fact, the two recipes in this article are only small examples of thousands of delicious vegetarian recipes out there. You can definitely go for a healthier diet without the sacrifice of your favorite palate.