Advice for Moms
16yo DS invited his gf over Friday evening & she is a vegetarian. I asked DS what he wanted me to make for dinner that night & he responded with "She's a vegetarian." Now IDK what to make for her! I was going to make burgers & fries for the family but don't want to make her feel left out (or come off as rude).
Any suggestions?
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Eggplant Parmesan? It's really tasty and pretty easy!
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meatless lasagna is good. Homemade pizzas (one w the usual fixings and one veggie). -
If you want to do burgers, you can see if she likes those veggie burgers. Otherwise I like the pizza idea mentioned above, especially if you want to do something easy.
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We aren't vegetarian - but we do try to only eat meat 3 nights a week - so I can vouch for those Boca burgers and the like - those are ok - we like the Morningstar brand - they have basic veggie burgers or like special flavors like spicy black bean (my DH favorite) or the chicken patty ones are good too.
Since you aren't too familiar with vegetarian dishes, you could do a simple salad and spagetti and garlic bread- plain spagetti sauce and if you guys do meatballs - just don't cook them in the sauce. It could be a more inclusive dinner for her - so she won't have to feel like you had to go all out and do something overly special for her - I know if it were me - I would feel bad if my boyfriend's mom had to go out of her way for me. It could take the pressure off of her to know she is eating "with" you guys and not something totally different.
I am sure she will be happy with whatever you have. She's probably more worried about impressing you!
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Wouldn't hurt you to try something new. Burgers and fries isn't exactly health food anyway. Google, "Vegetarian Meals". Also, before you cook, ask if she is lacto-ovo, or straight edge.
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Make burgers using portabella mushrooms instead of meat
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You could still do burgers . . . just provide a vegetarian option and maybe an extra side or two. (Why don't you ask your son to ask his girlfriend for suggestions?)
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YOu can still do burgers - just make veggie burgers. I can say that Boca burgers are pretty tasty and even non-vegetarians like them.
Otherwise, how about make your own pizza.
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You should have him ask her what she would like. Give you some ideas. There are all different types of vegetarians.
Off the top of my head, I love love love portobello "burgers" in a balsamic vinaigrette.
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Haha! I just suggested this! I missed your reply. Must be good.
Quoting brvdsmom:
Make burgers using portabella mushrooms instead of meat