Starting a vegetarian diet? Here’s some “go to” food options.

I’m starting the year off vegetarian again. After almost a decade, I still go back to the basics each time.

Eliminating meat from my diet for six months each year has become easier.

More options exist and places are flexible with substitution options.

Here’s some of my top “go to” food options :

• Beans, especially black beans and pinto beans
• Rice
• Roasted vegetables
• Fruit
• Avocado
• Salads
• Cheese and veggie pizza
• Soup
• Curry
• Protein bars

Vegetarian friendly menus:

• Mexican restaurants
• Burger places – replace your meat patty with bean or garden
• Indian restaurants
• Pizza shops