About Karen McLaughlin, M.Sc., RD Expertise I can address issues related to the nutritional value of a vegetarian or vegan diet, or particular vegetarian foods. I can also provide suggestions for recipes and vegetarian substitutes for nonvegetarian foods.
Experience I am a Registered Dietitian with a private practice in vegetarian/vegan nutrition, and the mother of two young boys who keep me challenged to provide healthy yet tasty vegan foods!
Organizations College of Dietitians of Ontario
Publications Hamilton Spectator
Education/Credentials Master of Science, Clinical nutrition
Bachelor of Applied Science, Clinical nutrition
Question My sister is a vegetarian, and I was wondering if you could suggest some interesting vegetarian meals I could cook for the family, preferably on a low budget. Any help you could give would be great.
Answer Hi Beth,
Here are a few suggestions:
-marinated, stir fried tofu (try sesame oil and soy sauce), with vegetables and rice
-black beans with rice and salsa
-bean burritos with cheese in whole wheat tortilla
-lentil soup with salad
-spinach or vegetable quiche with salad
-hummus and sauteed vegetable wrap (in flour tortilla)
-vegetarian lasagna
-pasta primavera with chickpeas
-spaghetti with tomato lentil sauce
-falafels
-eggplant moussaka or parmigiana
-tofu or vegetable curry
For more ideas, including lots of recipes, visit The Vegetarian Resource Group at www.vrg.org.
