Non-Meat Sources Of Protein?

[JakeandEmmasMom]

 As the price of meat continues to go up, I'm sure some frugalistas will start cutting back a bit on our families' meat consumption.  What are some of your non-meat sources of protein?  Any recipes to share?

[choaspartyof4]

Quoting michiganmom116:

I won't cut back.

We won't be cutting back either. My hubby is a big meat eater, he could do steak and potato for every dinner lol

[michiganmom116]

Quoting choaspartyof4:

Quoting michiganmom116:

I won't cut back.

We won't be cutting back either. My hubby is a big meat eater, he could do steak and potato for every dinner lol

I won't do it for health reasons.  The alternate sources of protein except for eggs all contain significant carbs, which are really bad for my diabetes.  We tried vegetarian for a while and my blood work went wildly out of control...so, we stick with meat.

[chicken13]

I just use less meat in recipes.  If it calls for a lb, I use 3/4.  Then I make up the difference with veggies.

[matreshka]

Meat is pretty much the middle man for protien. It isn't necessary. The animals we eat are largely vegetarian. Quinoa tofu beans and lentils are all superior sources of protein.

[chrissysnow22]

I had spaghetti with tvp for dinner tonight.

[a_and_j_momma]

I am stocked for the year :-)

[taniamorse85]

We have black bean quesadillas regularly.  It's not so much because of meat prices, but because they are just so tasty.  Also, the recipe makes 10 very filling servings.

[SissyMacK]

While I could live almost extensively with out meat, Superman cannot.  I make our grocery budget go further by making soups and casserole that are heavy in veg and grain while utilizing meat as a flavoring agent.