Explore the many vegetarian convenience foods available. Check natural foods stores for instant soup and main-dish convenience items, as well as regular supermarkets. Many canned soup flavors that you're probably already used to are vegetarian, like black bean, minestrone, and vegetable. Flavored rice mixes can be made into an entr e just by adding a can of beans. Order pizza without the cheese but piled with vegetable toppings, like peppers, mushrooms, or even artichokes.
Vegetarian cookbooks are a great source of inspiration.
Libraries and bookstores have a wide selection of vegetarian cookbooks that will show you how to use less familiar staples such as tofu, TVP, and seitan. Take plenty of vegetarian snacks like granola bars and raw fruits and vegetables to munch on car trips. If you're traveling by air, most airlines will provide you with a vegetarian or vegan option that will put standard airline fare to shame. Order your vegetarian meal 24 hours in advance through your travel agent or the airline's reservation line. Remember that, by going vegetarian, you've chosen a way of living that is good for your health, your wallet, and your soul.