Plant-based meals are healthy if you plan protein and iron sources. Beans, lentils, tofu, tempeh, nuts, seeds and whole grains help. A plate of plain pasta with no protein is technically meatless but not very balanced.
Are plant-based meals healthy if you don’t want to go fully vegetarian?
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I want to eat less meat for health and budget reasons, but I don’t want to become vegetarian. What plant-based meals are easy for beginners?
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People discuss beginner-friendly plant-based meals for people who want to reduce meat without going fully vegetarian.
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We became flexitarian by stretching meat instead of removing it completely. Half meat, half beans in tacos or chili. More vegetables in pasta. It lowered grocery costs and nobody felt like dinner changed overnight.
Start with one or two meatless meals a week. Lentil bolognese, bean chili, chickpea curry and black bean tacos are easy because they feel hearty. You do not need fake meat for every meal.
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