Tips for Feeding a Vegetarian on the CCFP
Vegetarian meals and snacks can be planned to meet the CCFP meal pattern and do not require a medical statement. Vegetarian is a general term used to describe people who exclude meat, poultry, fish eggs, milk or other products that come from animal sources from their diets. Eating patterns of vegetarians can be very different depending on the diet being followed. Below is a list of vegetarian diets: Semi-vegetarian- avoids red meat only Lacto-ovo-vegetarian- consumes milk, milk products, and eggs, but excludes all other animal products Lacto-vegetarian- consumes milk and milk products but excludes all other animal products Ovo-vegetarian- consumes eggs but excludes all other animal products Vegan- does not eat any food that comes from animal sources
Meal Ideas for Meat/Meat Alternates: Lacto-ovo-vegetarian Cheese Veggie/Cheese Lasagna Cheese Tortellini Stuffed Shells Veggie/Cheese Pizza, Calzone or Stromboli Macaroni and Cheese Grilled Cheese Sandwich Cheese Enchilada Dried beans or legumes Black eyed peas Black beans and rice Baked beans Refried beans Kidney beans Navy beans Chickpeas Pinto beans Lentils (lentil stew) Bean Soup Bean Chili Eggs Omelet Egg Salad Deviled Eggs Nuts Peanut butter Soy nuts Pumpkin seeds Sunflower seeds Almonds Yogurt Plain, Flavored or Fruited
Lacto-vegetarian Cheese Veggie/Cheese Lasagna Cheese Tortellini Stuffed Shells Veggie/Cheese Pizza, Calzone or Stromboli Macaroni and Cheese Grilled Cheese Sandwich Cheese Enchilada Dried beans or legumes Black eyed peas Black beans and rice Baked beans Refried beans Kidney beans Navy beans Chickpeas Pinto beans Lentils (lentil stew) Bean Soup Bean Chili Nuts Peanut butter Soy nuts Pumpkin seeds Sunflower seeds Almonds Yogurt Plain, Flavored or Fruited
Vegetarian/Vegan Dried beans or legumes Black eyed peas Black beans and rice Baked beans Refried beans Kidney beans Navy beans Chickpeas Pinto beans Lentils (lentil stew) Bean Soup Bean Chili Nuts Peanut butter Soy nuts Pumpkin seeds Sunflower seeds Almonds
Sample Menu for a Lacto-ovo-vegetarian Bagel w/ jelly Cheerios Pancake Diced Pineapple Apple Juice Applesauce Topping Milk Milk Milk Macaroni and Cottage Cheese Egg Salad Sandwich Cheese Vegetable Soup Oven Fries Green Beans Sliced Peaches Watermelon Sliced Tomatoes WW Roll Milk Milk Milk
Deviled Egg Grape Juice Banana Yogurt Crackers Cheese Water
English Muffin Strawberries Milk Red Beans and Rice Broccoli Tossed Salad Milk
Pumpkin Bread Milk
Cinnamon Life Orange Juice Milk Peanut Butter and Jelly Sandwich Fruited Yogurt Tater Tots Apple Wedges Milk Veggie Sticks Dip Milk
Sample Menu for a Lacto-vegetarian Cheerios Granola Raisin Strawberries Breadt Milk w/margarine Cantaloupe Milk Black eyed peas and Bean Burrito Rice (tortilla, refried Green beans beans, cheese Tossed Salad lettuce, tomato Whole Wheat and salsa) Breadt Corn Milk Milk Baked Sweet Potato Crackers Sticks Sliced Peaches Milk Water
Oatmeal Peaches Milk
Golden Grahams Apple Juice Milk
Peanut butter and Banana Sandwich on Classic White Breadt Veggie Bean Soup Carrot Sticks Milk Trail Mix (dry cereals, chopped nuts and seeds) Grape Juice
Black Beans and Rice Baked plantains Steamed broccoli Cuban bread Milk Hummus Pita Wedges Water
Cheese Toast (Classic White Breadt) Banana Milk Falafel Pita Sandwich w/ lettuce and tomatoes Oven Fries Orange Wedges Milk Banana Muffinst Grape Juice
Sample Menu for a Vegan Cornflakes Toast W/ Jelly Apple Juice Applesauce *Soy Milk *Soy Milk Refried Bean Taco 3 bean chili (dark kidney beans, light kidney Lettuce, tomato, beans, black beans) Onion Baked potato Peaches Spinach salad Yellow Rice Oyster crackers *Soy Milk *Soy Milk Graham crackers Orange Juice Peanut Butter Banana Muffinst
Grits Pineapple Tidbits *Soy Milk Split Peas Steamed Carrots Pears Classic Dinner Rollst *Soy Milk Apple Wedges Granola
Cherrios Honeydew *Soy Milk Peanut Butter and Banana sandwich w/ Sunflower Seeds Celery sticks *Soy Milk Grape Juice Soynuts
Oatmeal Watermelon *Soy Milk Spaghetti Sauce With Beans Orange Wedges Tossed Salad Pasta *Soy Milk Broccoli Florets
w/ dip
Saltines
tRecipes for these milk and egg free breads can be found at www.our-daily-bread.com/recipes/category/vegan.htm
Hidden sources of animal products: Gelatin Butter – especially in baked goods (breads, cakes, crackers) Beef or chicken broth in soups or casseroles Eggs – especially in baked goods or casseroles Remember: • Tofu is not creditable on the CCFP • *Soy milk requires a note from a recognized medical authority which must be kept on file • Soy based cheese is not creditable on the CCFP, but may be used as an extra • Alternate Protein Products require documentation (i.e. CN label or Manufacturer’s Analysis Sheet) indicating that proper protein levels by weight and digestibility are met. • Nuts and seeds may be used to meet no more than one half of a meat/meat alternate requirement • If dry beans/peas are used as the meat/meat alternate they may not count toward the fruit/vegetable component