The peculiarity of French cuisine is plenty of vegetables and root crops. Potatoes, kidney beans, various kinds of onion, spinach, cabbages of all kinds, tomatoes, eggplants, celery, parsley, and lettuce are used for coking snacks, first and second courses, and for side dishes as well.

There are also such typical meals for the French as omelets and cheese souffles which they cook with various seasonings and fillings (mushrooms, greens, and vegetables). Well actually these meals are not eatable for many vegetarians.

As to first courses the french really love cream soup with leek and potatoes, and onion soup filled with cheese.

In comparison to other countries of Western Europe French chefs use less dairy products. Of course we don’t mention here different kinds of cheese that are famous all around the world. Cheese meal and green salad are always served before dessert.

And both of these tow groups of people feel comfortable in attitude to each other because at solemn occasions people hardly pay attention to what the rest is eating, they are more interested in what’s happening around rather than in food.

But when a dinner is limited to a small number of people (such as five or seven), and some of them vegetarians and some are meat-lovers the latter sometimes feel uncomfortable. And you know why? Because they think that they make vegetarians they dinner with feeling uncomfortable. Funny, right? Vegetarians in their turn can treat this in different ways. People are so strange animals…

If you also feel uncomfortable in the described situation then why don’t you think of becoming a vegetarian?

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But there is also a certain per cent of people who can be called ‘active vegetarians’. They behave totally different. First of all these active vegetarians strictly follow the rules of veganism, i.e. they do not eat meat, poultry, fish, eggs, and dairy products. But that’s not all, and possibly only a part of the deal for them. They are proud of being vegetarians, and actively agitate as many people as they can to join them. For people who do not share such beliefs it may seem a bit strange. But one thing is pretty obvious and clear: there is absolutely nothing bad about this. If take a look at this from another point of view there is really something to be proud of because being a vegetarian is not that easy, and so many people can’t make it and give it up. So, vegetarians, be proud of yourself!

More thoughs about being a vegetarian:
What Makes People Become vegetarian?
Longer Life without Meat?
vegetarian Philosophy: Upbringing or Mentality

Ingredients:

• 1 cup Basmati Rice
• 3 small tomatoes (chopped)
• 1 medium onion (chopped)
• 2 green chilies sliced (Jalapeno/Serrano)
• 1 clove fresh garlic
• 1-inch piece fresh ginger peeled and chopped
• 2 tsps Pulav masala powder (optional)
• 1 tblsp oil
• 2 tsps salt
• 2 cups water

Variations of this recipe may include 1/2 cup of fresh or frozen green peas and/or 1 small potato, peeled and cubed can be added along with the tomatoes for color , texture and improved taste.

We don’t start with the rice. First of all we fry garlic. In a big pan with preheated oil we fry grinded garlic together with ginger. Then we add the sliced chili and then the chopped onion and fry till the onion gets sweaty and light brown in color. Add the chopped tomatoes and fry till the tomatoes get fried. Then we add the Basmati Rice and water. Cook till the water is vanished.

Recommended to serve wit Raita.

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More rice recipes:
Mango Rice
vegetarian Stuffed Peppers

Ingredients:

• 6-8 carrots, peeled and sliced on an angle
• 75g butter
• ⅓ cup honey
• Salt and pepper
• ½ cup sliced almonds, toasted
• 1 tsp picked thyme leaves

You will need a medium saucepan to mix carrots, butter, honey, salt and pepper in it. Add water to half-cover the carrots. Make it boil, and then simmer until carrots are just cooked through and water has reduced. Glaze the carrots in the butter and honey, toss with almonds and thyme leaves. You will get 4 serves of a luxurious dish.

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More carrot recipes:
Spicy Carrot salad

How could this be explained? To their opinion everything is very simple. They say that meat contains some materials that make both human being and meat-eating animals grow old faster.

Of course we all know that meat contains a lot of protein that is so important for our body because it generates energy which we need for living. Besides, meat contains well digestible form of ferrum and vitamin B12.

Many people who are trying to “turn into” vegetarians in a while start feeling difficulties with not eating meat and consequently feel like “Help! I want meat!”, and fall to the ground. And certainly they can’t believe that lie without meat could be longer because it seems to them that they are already dieing. Well, of course not all people are able to become and stay truly vegetarian. But some of them just don’t know what products they can substitute meat with.

Going back to the subject we can say that possibly vegetarians live longer not (or not only) because they do not eat meat, but also because they think and care more about eating healthier food.

Have you ever thought What Makes People Become vegetarian?