Many people think low calorie and vegetarian recipes are probably boring and bland. But, truth is, they can be tasty, healthy alternatives to some of your favorite dishes. This article is going to share with you two examples of such recipes.

1. Vegetarian Black Bean Burgers

You will need the following ingredients to prepare for this recipe:

• 1 can of black beans

• 1/2 of an onion

• 1/2 cup of flour

• 2 slices of bread

• 1 teaspoon of garlic powder

• 1 teaspoon of onion powder

• 1/2 teaspoon seasoned salt

• salt and pepper

To prepare, follow the steps below:

a) Dice the onion, then saute it for about 4 or 5 minutes until soft.

b) Pour the black beans into a large bowl and mash them until they are almost smooth.

c) To the large bowl, add the sauteed onions, garlic powder, onion powder, and seasoned salt.

d) Crumble up the sliced bread and add them to the mixture.

e) Add the flour to the mixture, a few tablespoons each time. Keep stirring after each addition.

f) Put a small amount of oil into a frying pan, heat it up.

g) Scoop some of the mixture out of the bowl with your hands, and shape it into a pattie that is about 1/2 thick.

h) Fry the patties until they are firm.

You will be surprised how good these burgers taste.

2. Tofu Scramble

As you may probably know, tofu is used as a substitute for meat in many vegetarian recipes. The tofu scramble can be served as a great alternative to scrambled eggs.

The following will be needed to prepare this dish:

• 1 block of tofu, drained and press

• 1/2 yellow onion

• 1/2 green pepper

• 1 teaspoon garlic powder

• 1 teaspoon onion powder

• 1/2 teaspoon dried parsley

• 1 tablespoon soy sauce

• 2 tablespoons nutritional yeast

• 2 teaspoons oil or margarine

Follow these steps to cook:

a) Cut the tofu into one inch cubes, and then use a fork to slightly crumble it.

b) Dice the onion and bell pepper.

c) Add some oil or margarine to a skillet. Set with medium-high heat.

d) Add the onion, green pepper and tofu to the skillet. Cook for 4 or 5 minutes.

e) To the skillet, add garlic powder, onion powder, parsley, soy sauce, and nutritional yeast.

f) Cook the tofu scramble for 6 or 7 minutes, and keep stirring. After that, the dish is ready for serve.

You may also add your favorite vegetables to this tofu scramble, just as what you may do with scrambled eggs. Some common choices include tomatoes, mushrooms, spinach, and carrots.

Now, are you convinced that low calorie and vegetarian recipes can be just as tasteful as the non-vegetarian ones? Simply give the two recipes a try. In fact, there are thousands of people out there who are enjoying delicious and healthy vegetarian diet every single day!