Guest guest Posted April 29, 2007 Report Share Posted April 29, 2007 Hello all, I just joined the group a couple days ago and am really enjoying it. My family and I are new to the vegetarian lifestyle (less than a week!), so any suggestions/encouragement is greatly appreciated. We have always ate a lot of sandwiches (mainly at lunch), but I don't want to use lunchmeat anymore--do you have any ideas for alternative sandwich items? Keep in mind we have kids--ages 8 and under so nothing too scary looking!=) Thanks a lot, Kristie Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Guest guest Posted April 29, 2007 Report Share Posted April 29, 2007 Hi Kristie! In your produce section (where they have the tofu) you may be able to find different vegetarian versions of lunchmeat - our Walmart Supercenter sells Tofurkey lunchmeat. I've only tried the peppered turkey flavor myself, and it was pretty good. I know ours also has a bologna. There are lots of different kinds you can find, depending on where you live. On Behalf Of messy_boys Sunday, April 29, 2007 10:40 AM What to Put on Sandwiches? Hello all, I just joined the group a couple days ago and am really enjoying it. My family and I are new to the vegetarian lifestyle (less than a week!), so any suggestions/encouragement is greatly appreciated. We have always ate a lot of sandwiches (mainly at lunch), but I don't want to use lunchmeat anymore--do you have any ideas for alternative sandwich items? Keep in mind we have kids--ages 8 and under so nothing too scary looking!=) Thanks a lot, Kristie Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Guest guest Posted April 29, 2007 Report Share Posted April 29, 2007 You can get veggie lunch " meats " and cheeses, also " hot dogs " . One thing I have found extremely useful is pita. You can dump allot of stuff in a pita that could not go on regular sandwiches. Pam --- messy_boys <messy_boys wrote: > Hello all, > > I just joined the group a couple days ago and am > really enjoying it. > My family and I are new to the vegetarian lifestyle > (less than a > week!), so any suggestions/encouragement is greatly > appreciated. > > We have always ate a lot of sandwiches (mainly at > lunch), but I don't > want to use lunchmeat anymore--do you have any ideas > for alternative > sandwich items? Keep in mind we have kids--ages 8 > and under so nothing > too scary looking!=) > > Thanks a lot, > Kristie > > Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Guest guest Posted April 29, 2007 Report Share Posted April 29, 2007 Welcome to the group You can find vegetarian lunch " meats " in most produce selections. They work well as meat subsitutes. Also, in freezer sections yo can find vegetarian burgers, chicken patties, bacon and lots of other stuff. Some brands to look for are Boca, MorningstarFarms & LightLife (They are the most available brands in Maine where I live, but there are many others) You can also try making sandwiches with just veggies. My favorite combo is: Sliced Cucumbers Shredded Carrots Sprouts (anykind) Chopped Green Olives Cream Cheese Spicy Brown Mustard Meat subs have been discussed befor on the group. You can search past messages for more info. You can also look in the groups files section for recipe ideas, including some for kids Hope this helps, April , " messy_boys " <messy_boys wrote: Hello all, I just joined the group a couple days ago and am really enjoying it. My family and I are new to the vegetarian lifestyle (less than a week!), so any suggestions/encouragement is greatly appreciated. We have always ate a lot of sandwiches (mainly at lunch), but I don't want to use lunchmeat anymore--do you have any ideas for alternative sandwich items? Keep in mind we have kids--ages 8 and under so nothing too scary looking!=) Thanks a lot, Kristie Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Guest guest Posted April 29, 2007 Report Share Posted April 29, 2007 Hi Kristie! We like to make " not tuna " sandwiches (the chickpea version - recipe is in the file) or just plain veggie sandwiches (lettuce, cucumber, tomatoes, sprouts,some cheese if you'd like). You can also make a decent " not egg salad " sandwich - another recipe you'll find in the files here. Do your kids like bananas? I like banana sandwiches (sliced w buttery substance; Jim likes his bananas mashed with peanut butter). I was never big on lunch meats in my " other " life so I tend not to bother with the veggie cold cuts. Hope these suggestions help you out some. Cyndy Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Guest guest Posted April 29, 2007 Report Share Posted April 29, 2007 Hi Kristie, I have 2 young children and they love the " fake " bacon. I make them BLTs all the time. I also buy the fake lunchmeats that everyone has mentioned and roll them up in Pillsbury Crescents. Even when the cool they really like them so I will put them in their lunch boxes. I will also take 1 slice of bread, 1 slice of fake lunchmeat and a cheese stick, roll it tight for them and they eat it like a hot dog. Tracey , " messy_boys " <messy_boys wrote: > > Hello all, > > I just joined the group a couple days ago and am really enjoying it. > My family and I are new to the vegetarian lifestyle (less than a > week!), so any suggestions/encouragement is greatly appreciated. > > We have always ate a lot of sandwiches (mainly at lunch), but I don't > want to use lunchmeat anymore--do you have any ideas for alternative > sandwich items? Keep in mind we have kids--ages 8 and under so nothing > too scary looking!=) > > Thanks a lot, > Kristie > Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Guest guest Posted April 29, 2007 Report Share Posted April 29, 2007 Hi Kristie, Hooray that you & your family are eating healthier That's a great gift to give each other. There's a folder in our files here full of sandwich ideas: %2ARecipes/Sandwiches%20and\ %20Wraps/ Also a folder of kid-friendly ideas: %2ARecipes/Kids%20Love%20Th\ ese%20Dishes/ Enjoy and please post any sandwich or lunch combos that you come up with too Peace, Diane , " messy_boys " <messy_boys wrote: > > Hello all, > > I just joined the group a couple days ago and am really enjoying it. > My family and I are new to the vegetarian lifestyle (less than a > week!), so any suggestions/encouragement is greatly appreciated. > > We have always ate a lot of sandwiches (mainly at lunch), but I don't > want to use lunchmeat anymore--do you have any ideas for alternative > sandwich items? Keep in mind we have kids--ages 8 and under so nothing > too scary looking!=) > > Thanks a lot, > Kristie > Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Guest guest Posted April 29, 2007 Report Share Posted April 29, 2007 where in Maine? April <adv42084 wrote: in Maine where I live, Recent Activity 58 New Members 104 New Files Visit Your Group Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Guest guest Posted April 29, 2007 Report Share Posted April 29, 2007 Cyndy, what is the name of the chickpea tuno recipe you use. I looked in the files and there are several I would love to try one. Steph Ahhh...imagining that irresistible " new car " smell? Check outnew cars at Autos. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Guest guest Posted April 29, 2007 Report Share Posted April 29, 2007 My kids love the banana and PB sandwiches, PB with coconut and granny smith apples, they obviously love PB. They will even eat it with shredded carrots. My husband likes Quorn roast thin sliced with BBQ, " Meatball " subs. As for myself I live on the simpler side lettuce, tomato, cheese, avocado on a wheat bagel. Yum! Steph Ahhh...imagining that irresistible " new car " smell? Check outnew cars at Autos. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Guest guest Posted April 29, 2007 Report Share Posted April 29, 2007 I make a sandwich spread whereby I substitute mashed canned (drained & rinsed) chick peas for tuna and the rest of the recipe is just like making tuna salad. This works on sandwich bread or in a pita. -- Kat_Doyle (@earthlink.net) Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Guest guest Posted April 29, 2007 Report Share Posted April 29, 2007 My daughter is allergic to dairy and since I was -- thankfully -- forced to get over my cheese addiction I have since gone vegan. One thing I enjoy making is the seitan recipe from " Vegan with a Vengance. " I always slice up one chunk like " meatloaf " slices and make sandwiches throughout the week on whole wheat bread with a slice of Tofutti american or mozarella " cheese " , mustard, and Veganaise. Mmmmmm, heaven! Debra Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Guest guest Posted April 30, 2007 Report Share Posted April 30, 2007 Did she mean the hummus kind? , Steph <mrswalp29 wrote: > > Cyndy, > what is the name of the chickpea tuno recipe you use. I looked in the files and there are several I would love to try one. > Steph > > > > Ahhh...imagining that irresistible " new car " smell? > Check outnew cars at Autos. > > Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Guest guest Posted April 30, 2007 Report Share Posted April 30, 2007 Hummus is also great on sandwiches, especially with lettuce. Jen Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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