When you are thinking about vegetarians, you are probably thinking of the basic definition that those are people who eat everything except animal flesh, such as meat, fish, and poultry.
However, you should know that there are many types of vegetarians. One of those types is called a Lacto-vegetarian. People who are Lacto vegetarians exclude not only the animal’s flesh but also its eggs.
However, this type of vegetarian still eats dairy products from animals, such as cheese and milk. A Lacto-vegetarian diet allows dairy but excludes poultry, seafood, meat, and eggs. When translated from Latin, the prefix “Lacto” means dairy. If they are made of low-fat ingredients, Lacto-vegetarian foods can be healthier. It is well-known that eggs are very high in cholesterol and this diet contains less cholesterol than a diet which allows eggs.
Lacto vegetarians usually eat vegetables, whole grains, nuts, seeds, fruits and organic dairies, such as butter, yogurt, cheese, milk and cottage cheese. If you are new to all this or you just want to make Lacto-vegetarian meal for yourself or for your beloved one, the following ideas are a great way to go. These Lacto-vegetarian meals are healthy, delicious, and easy to make. Without further due, here are 7 Lacto-vegetarian meal ideas.
Grilled vegetable sandwich
This recipe is easy to make. Just slice onions, tomatoes, mushrooms, zucchini, artichokes, and/or yellow squash and saute in a little bit of balsamic vinegar and olive oil. Then put vegetables between two slices of rye or whole wheat bread.
Vegetarian chili
Make with lots of zucchini, onions, tomatoes, garlic, peppers, and different types of beans. In addition, you can also add meat substitutes, such as “beef” crumbles or sweet potatoes to bulk up your chili. Use chili powder and cumin to season it. In case you use both, it needs to be vegetable broth, not beef or chicken broth.
Vegetarian fajitas
Another easy-to-make recipe. All you have to do is fill a corn tortilla or whole-wheat with sautéed onions and lettuce, guacamole, peppers, tomatoes, and salsa. Add a side of beans and brown rice, too.
Whole wheat pasta with marinara
Have cooked vegetables as a side dish or add them to your marinara sauce. You can also add a meat substitute, such as beef crumbles, or soy crumbles to your sauce.
Stir-fry
Load this dish with tofu and sautéed vegetables and serve over brown rice. Red bell peppers, onions, water chestnuts, carrots, baby corn, snow peas, and broccoli are some good stir-frying vegetables. You can try to cook in a small amount of oil and don’t add too much sauce.
Green spinach and/or romaine salad
Pack your salad with dried or fresh fruits, different vegetables, some chopped nuts or seeds, beans, and a few croutons. You and use low-fat dressing and eat with a small whole grain roll on the side. Be creative.
Soup and salad
Pair lentil, black bean, or vegetable soup with a fresh green salad.