Really, a meatless day each week will not damage you!
I try very hard to add a meatless day to my weekly culinary experience. ITs not hard to do, what can be difficult is finding recipes that are meat free yet tasty.
I find substituting soy protein, legumes, mushrooms, egg whites, and a LOT of vegetables eases the pain of a no meat day.
On a typical no meat day I have an egg white, spinach and mushroom frittata with Keto friendly toast for breakfast.
This is a simple recipe: In a good quality, nonstick skillet add One tsp butter in a skillet, 4-5 large white mushrooms sliced thin. Brown the mushrooms, add a generous handful of baby spinach leaves and let wilt. Sprinkle this with 1 TBS grated or shredded Parmesan Cheese. After this has warmed through, pour 4 egg whites over and let cook until set. Flip this over and brown the second side. Serve with a sprinkle of grated Parmesan and toast points. A great breakfast for around 200 calories.
On a meatless day, I usually consume a protein drink for lunch and for dinner I have a great meal of spiralized zucchini, olives, and black beans.
Another simple recipe: In a good quality, nonstick skillet, add 5 cloves crushed garlic, 4 shredded peppers, and 1 tsp olive oil. Cook until the peppers are softened, and the garlic has bloomed fragrant.Add one small spiralized zucchini, 6 sliced white mushrooms, 1/2 cup green olives, 1/2 cup black olives, one can rinsed black beans. Heat until the zucchini has wilted, and the juices appear in the skillet. At this point I drain the juices and add 16 ounces of a great quality tomato sauce (I use my wife's but you can use store bought). Simmer for 15-20 minutes and serve with grated Parmesan Cheese on top.
Explore your traditional recipes and substitute in good quality, high protein nonmeat alternatives, You will be glad you did!
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