Fish is not one of my husband’s favorite dishes, but I’ve found a sauce that changes everything. I spoon Trader Joe’s Red Pepper Spread with Eggplant and Garlic on Dover Sole. I add a sprinkle of salt, pepper, and garlic and bake it in the oven at 350 until cooked through. The fish is so delicious we eat every bite.
Avoiding meat a day or more a week is beneficial to all of us, and some of us do this as a sacrifice on Fridays during Lent. If you aren’t a fish-fan, think of ways of hiding and dressing it up with a similar sauce as I used, and remember that there are so many other food alternatives.
Here are a few meatless meal ideas.
Any fish—baked, fried, or sautéed—served with a starch and vegetable
Casseroles-such as corn casserole; or broccoli, cheese, and pasta
Grilled Cheese
Macaroni and Cheese
Mushroom Burger
Omelets
Pancakes
Pasta and vegetables
Pizza
Quiche
Quinoa
Rice and Beans
Salads—think beyond the traditional lettuce, tomato, onion such as kale, pistachio, and cranberry
Salmon Burger
Soups—fish chowder, vegetable, or bean
Stews
Veggie Burgers
And don’t forget about all the flavorful ethnic dishes such as:
Fish tacos
Indian vegetables such as chana masala
Italian Frittatas
Linguine, with string beans, garlic, and oil
Pasta fagioli
Sushi
Vegetable fajita
Vegetable fried rice
Vegetable stir fry over rice
If you have further suggestions, please chime it. We’d love to hear from you.
(Trader Joe’s Red Pepper Spread with Eggplant and Garlic. Ingredients: Peppers, Eggplant, Sugar, Sunflower Oil, Salt, Acetic Acid, Garlic, Hot Pepper.)
©2014, Mary K. Doyle
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