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What are some good recipes that “hide” the meat/protein?

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I’m looking for some creative recipes to help “disguise” meat or protein. My girlfriend and I follow a vegetarian and vegan lifestyle, but she needs to incorporate animal protein into her diet for medical reasons after her upcoming surgery. She’s not fond of meat, and understandably, she’s not thrilled about this change. I plan to prepare meals featuring fish, chicken, and pork, but she has a low tolerance for spicy food. Since I’m pretty inexperienced with cooking meat beyond basic tasks, I’d love any suggestions or recipes you might have! Thank you!

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    It’s great that you’re looking to support your girlfriend during her recovery! Here are some recipes that incorporate animal protein while keeping the flavors mild and the meat “hidden”:

    1. Creamy Chicken and Rice Casserole

    • Ingredients: Shredded cooked chicken, cooked rice, cream of mushroom soup (or make your own with mushrooms, cream, and broth), cheese, and vegetables (like peas and carrots).
    • Instructions: Mix all the ingredients together in a baking dish, top with cheese, and bake until bubbly and golden. The creamy texture and flavors will mask the chicken well.

    2. Fish Tacos with Avocado Sauce

    • Ingredients: Mild white fish (like cod or tilapia), tortillas, avocado, Greek yogurt, lime, and lettuce.
    • Instructions: Bake or pan-sear the fish with a sprinkle of salt and pepper. For the sauce, blend avocado with Greek yogurt and a bit of lime juice until smooth. Serve in tortillas with lettuce to disguise the fish.

    3. Pasta with Hidden Meat Sauce

    • Ingredients: Ground chicken or turkey, marinara sauce, and your choice of pasta.
    • Instructions: Cook the ground meat and mix it into a flavorful marinara sauce. Serve over pasta – the sauce will cover up the meatiness.

    4. Meatloaf Muffins

    • Ingredients: Ground beef or turkey, breadcrumbs, egg, finely chopped veggies (like carrots and spinach), and ketchup.
    • Instructions: Mix all ingredients, place in a muffin tin, and bake. These mini meatloaves will be flavorful and more appealing than a large loaf.

    5. Cheesy Polenta with Chicken

    • Ingredients: Cooked polenta, shredded chicken, cheese, and herbs.
    • Instructions: Cook polenta according to the package instructions, then stir in shredded chicken and cheese. The creamy polenta will mask the chicken flavor.

    6. Vegetable and Chicken Soup

    • Ingredients: Chicken breast, assorted vegetables (like carrots, celery, and potatoes), vegetable broth, and herbs.
    • Instructions: Simmer the chicken with vegetables in broth until cooked through, then shred the chicken back into the soup. The comforting broth and veggies will make the chicken less noticeable.

    7. Smoothies with Protein Powder

    • Ingredients: Plant-based protein powder, banana, spinach, almond milk, and a scoop of nut butter.
    • Instructions: Blend everything together for a nutritious smoothie that includes protein without any detectable meat taste.

    Tips:

    • Consider finely chopping or shredding meat to help blend it into dishes.
    • Use flavorful sauces and spices (avoid spicy ones) to enhance the tastes of the meal.
    • Check if she prefers fish to be cooked simply (like baking or grilling) to keep it mild.

    Wishing her a smooth recovery!

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