Vegan/Vegetarian Thread (discussion, recipes, laughs)

[Greco]

Hi All,

Here to get my shopping list going, but one question that came up for
me since I've been drinking the green juice is how my energy level has
changed, increased.

Have any of you found energy increases since you've been veggie/vegan
and/or began to drink green juice?

Alright, now to my shopping list. The recipes on this thread by the way sound delicious

Greco

[wolfbittenpoet]

I love my green juices. My biggest problem is I have to slowly shift over from a very protein meat heavy diet (bleck) to a vegetarian one while still balancing mineral levels.

I find that energy levels with a properly balanced vegetarian or vegan diet go through the roof.

[Greco]

Exactly, I am getting a sharp increase in my energy levels which is a great thing just have to adjust my schedule am able to make it to the gym by 530am then I'm working intensely all day then do my evening work. Its really quite a benefit not to mention it really tastes good.

Thanks wolfbittenpoet for replying. Have a great week, Greco

Originally Posted by wolfbittenpoet

I love my green juices. My biggest problem is I have to slowly shift over from a very protein meat heavy diet (bleck) to a vegetarian one while still balancing mineral levels.

I find that energy levels with a properly balanced vegetarian or vegan diet go through the roof.

[Semantics]

Originally Posted by greco

Hi All,

Here to get my shopping list going, but one question that came up for
me since I've been drinking the green juice is how my energy level has
changed, increased.

Have any of you found energy increases since you've been veggie/vegan
and/or began to drink green juice?

Alright, now to my shopping list. The recipes on this thread by the way sound delicious

Greco

Absolutely.

I notice changes in energy levels and also in the health of my skin and hair.

I've never tried the store bought green juices. I have a Champion juicer and make my own and sometimes add super green powder for the spirulina and chlorella.

Kale, broccoli, spinach, carrot, apple, beet:



Happy juicing!

[Greco]

I've been juicing once a day for about two weeks maybe three anyway do see a little change in my skin hair still silver at the temples but I don't have an issue with that so looking forward to other positive changes.

The biggest change I noticed almost immediately has been the energy increase. And I also juice my greens, and for my smoothie add super green powder. I think the spirulina is delicious as well.

My juicer is one Jack Lalanne had been selling, don't laugh works alright for now smiling soon though I want to invest in a better one. Champion I understand is one of the best juicers out there so I'll see.

Thanks Semantics that photo of the juice looks tempting.

Have a terrific week, Greco

Originally Posted by Semantics

Absolutely.

I notice changes in energy levels and also in the health of my skin and hair.

I've never tried the store bought green juices. I have a Champion juicer and make my own and sometimes add super green powder for the spirulina and chlorella.

Kale, broccoli, spinach, carrot, apple, beet:



Happy juicing!

[WolfyOne]

This recipe came in an e mail from Better Homes and Gardens

Linguini with Fresh Veggies


Makes: 4 servings

Ingredients
16 thin stalks fresh asparagus
1 tablespoon olive oil
4 cloves garlic, thinly sliced or minced
6 medium plum (Roma) tomatoes, seeded and chopped (21/4 cups)
1/4 cup dry white wine
1/4 teaspoon salt
1 tablespoon butter*
1 9-ounce package refrigerated linguini pasta, or substitute angel hair pasta
1/4 cup shredded fresh basil

Directions
Trim asparagus. Remove tips; set aside. Bias-slice asparagus stalks into 1-to 1 1/2-inch pieces; set aside.

Heat oil in a large skillet over medium heat. Add garlic and 1/4 teaspoon pepper; cook for 1 minute, stirring constantly. Add tomatoes and cook about 2 minutes, stirring often.

Add asparagus stalks, wine, and salt. Cook, uncovered, for 3 minutes. Add asparagus tips; cook uncovered, for 1 minutes. Add butter; stir till melted.

Meanwhile, cook pasta according to package directions. Drain pasta. Return to pan and toss with asparagus mixture and basil.

Note: The butter is used in this recipe to bind the sauce. Margarine might not be an effective substitute.

[WolfyOne]

Another BH & G recipe for grilling

Southwestern Black Bean Cakes with Guacamole


Ingredients
1/2 of a medium avocado, seeded and peeled
1 tablespoon lime juice
Salt
Ground black pepper
2 slices whole wheat bread, torn
3 tablespoons fresh cilantro leaves
2 cloves garlic
1 15-ounce can black beans, rinsed and drained
1 canned chipotle pepper in adobo sauce
1 to 2 teaspoons adobo sauce
1 teaspoon ground cumin
1 egg
1 small plum tomato, chopped

Directions
For guacamole, in a small bowl mash avocado. Stir in lime juice; season to taste with salt and black pepper. Cover surface with plastic wrap and refrigerate until ready to serve.

Place torn bread in a food processor bowl or blender container. Cover and process or blend until bread resembles coarse crumbs. Transfer bread crumbs to a large bowl; set aside.

Place cilantro and garlic in the food processor bowl or blender container. Cover and process or blend until finely chopped. Add the beans, chipotle pepper, adobo sauce, and cumin. Cover and process or blend using on/off pulses until beans are coarsely chopped and mixture begins to pull away from side of bowl or container. Add bean mixture to bread crumbs. Add egg; mix well. Shape into four 1/2-inch-thick patties.

Lightly grease the rack of an uncovered grill. Place patties on rack. Grill directly over medium coals for 8 to 10 minutes or until patties are heated through, turning once halfway through grilling.

To serve, top the patties with guacamole and tomato.

[wolfbittenpoet]

Nearly homemade veggie soup

No salt added Vegetarian Vegetable Broth 1 to 2 boxes depending on size of batch you want to make
No salt added corn 1 can
No salt added green beans 1 can
No salt added tomato paste
No salt added fireroasted tomatoes
2 tablespoons minced garlic
2 fresh cloves of garlic
2 carrots one julienned one finely diced
1 stalk of celery diced
1/2 medium onion diced
1 cup of cooked pasta (optional)
1 cup of cooked rice (optional)
2 tbsp worchestire sauce
1 tsp of tabasco sauce
Pepper to taste preferably fresh ground
salt to taste (optional)
Italian seasoning

Place garlic, celery, and onion in pot with small bit of olive oil. Allow to saute while you open your cans and drain the veggies. Open your broths. Place broth over the garlic, celery, and onion. Add your veggies both canned and fresh. Add tomato paste. Stir well. Start adding the seasonings and worchestire sauce. Allow to cook for an hour or so stirring occasionally. When veggies are tender add the pasta or rice and the hot sauce. Add more pepper or worchestire sauce if desired. Allow pasta to heat through. Serve with fresh bread or rolls. Homemade croutons are also awesome.
Sometimes I add diced potato or kale or collards to this mix. I only warn if you don't like garlic this soup is probably not for you.

[Greco]

Today took green juice and a green smoothie to work

still working on the last of the green juice all delicious.

Thanks guys WolfyOne, and Wolfbittenpoet for the great
and EASY recipes you posted today.

I'm cooking brown rice and black beans (frijoles negros)
which I love last evening found the Veganrican on
youtube and he made a lot of our traditional food which
can absolutely be made vegan

like yucca w/mojo (garlic, olive oil) and onions

And about that Energy thing was awake at
2am I kid you not

and I wondered now what?

I wrote, read, had breakfast (Lean Crunch w/soymilk)

headed for the gym at 5am and was out by 7am

worked all day now home to work a little more

then read and head to sleep

yeah that ENERGY thing is something I really need
a new schedule for

and no I'm not giving up my cigars

I'm a cigar smoking vegan go figure

Greco

[Greco]

Well, today I took my green smoothie to work it is staple now for me.

And a zip lock of walnuts, and raisins for snacking, feel I have to have something to bite into and not only liquid.

Tonight will juice cucumber, dill, lemon, and pineapple we'll see how it turns out.

Looked at the fake franks, and fake bacon but decided they didn't look very appetizing so I'll be sticking to fresh, and powdered green veggies, grains and legumes, nuts and seeds.

Still drinking coffee, and smoking cigars about one a week at most.

enjoy your evening, Greco