{Vegetarian Curious #8} Healthy, Simple Recipes

Okay friends, today I will be taking my last two finals…one in a nutrition class and one in Statistics.  Wish me luck!

Also get excited about the month of May!  I have giveaways and reviews and recipes and nutrition and fitness posts that I’ve been dying to write, but I’ve needed to focus and trudge through this semester.  I regretably had to drop my second semester of Chemistry because I got so far behind in all of my other classes (as well as barely making it in Chemistry) and I knew I couldn’t let my GPA suffer even more because of a hobby (no matter how much I LOVE it and LOVE hearing from all of you and LOVE reading other blogs!!)

It’s torture to have ideas for posts on a daily basis, but knowing I can’t do everything.

Luckily I have people like this adorable gal to take some of the burden off of keeping up a blog!  (Also check the last guest post about why bones are important to overall health.  Good stuff!)

This is another great guest post to add to my Vegetarian Curious posts.  Check out more about the Vegetarian Curious series here.

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Hi friends! I’m Liz, the blogger behind I Heart Vegetables. (From Amanda: how CUTE is this picture??)

I’m happy I can share a post with you all, because Amanda’s blog is awesome! I love her “vegetarian curious” posts, and as a full-time vegetarian I love hearing about other people eating sans meat. My blog is filled with super simple vegetarian recipes, because I know people are busy! Fast, simple, and easy recipes are a great way to stay healthy, without spending a whole day in the kitchen. Since vegetables are what I know and love, I wanted to share a few of my favorite recipes with you.

Vegetarian cooking can sound complicated if you’re new to meat-free dishes, but in a lot of ways, it’s easier! It also tends to be cheaper, which is an added bonus. So today, skip the meat, grab some greens, and try a few new ways to eat your veggies!

These Oven Baked Zucchini Fries are easy to make, but will make even the most avid meat-eater try their veggies! My roommates and I made these for the Super Bowl, and they were eaten up faster than the chips and dip! They’re delicious, but still relatively healthy. It’s a great way to sneak in some more vegetables.

You might want to make a double batch of those, because they go fast! Even stubborn boyfriends and husbands will snack on these!

If you’re looking for a vegetarian main dish, give these lentil stuffed peppers a try. I made these for my meat-eating parents when I went home to visit, and even my dad ate the whole thing!

These are packed with lentils, and if you haven’t given them a chance, here are a few reasons to try them!

Why you should eat lentils:

• They’re high in protein
• They’re a great source of fiber
• They pack in iron and other minerals
• They’re cheap and taste awesome

Not bad, right? Buying lentils in the bulk bins is a great way to keep your pantry stocked without breaking the bank! Served with a side salad, these make a great vegetarian main dish!  (From Amanda: Ah this reminds me of a recipe I need to give you guys!!)

What are your favorite vegetarian dishes?

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Okay this has nothing to do with vegetarianism…but which should I post about for tomorrow?  Running/Half-marathon preparation (my first half is May 4th…eeek!) 
OR
another SHN favorites post?  (I have plenty of favorites waiting to be shared!)

Much love!