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All those ultra-processed meat alternatives are fine from time to time but they don't taste good and are very expensive. There are many better options.
Tofu is good but also try tempeh if you can find it. It's great with any marinade you can come up with.
Beans and legumes - so many varieties, cheap and versatile plus have lots of fiber. You can add them to anything - sauces, salads, soups, spreads. Can't go wrong. I like making various baked falafel-like patties with various legumes and whatever veggies/herbs I have.
Eggs are godsend. If you haven't tried Chinese steamed eggs google it now!
Dairy is important because of B12 vitamin. I love yogurt, buttermilk, cottage cheese and kefir - great with oatmeal, in or on pancakes or as a base to sauces and dressings
If you want specific recipes I recommend looking into Indian cuisine. There are so many vegetarian dishes there that are extremely flavorful and simple

@isbiltur

Jul 16, 2025

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@temperance

wowww this is so much information and soo helpful thank you so much. i love the prepackaged lightlife tempeh already but have never tried making my own marinade, that i will have to do! need to make a bean spread. need to make scrappy falafel-like patties. NEED to try this chinese steamed egg (which i did in fact immediately google and it looks DELICIOUS). genuinely thank you sooo much for taking the time and energy to pour so many helpful recommendations my way!!💓

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I rly fw potatoes too, bc you can fry em in a pan or lazily bake them and bam its a side. Also never underestimate just some toast with butter.
Upping ur fruit game is a big win too- there are so many fruits and most of them are good so try anything. natures candy fr .
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