Vegan/Vegetarian Thread (discussion, recipes, laughs)

[Greco]

continuing from my previous post today...its been an incredible journey
detoxing and rebuilding at the same time really incredible in that the detoxing
has been occurring on multiple levels (ie., physical, emotional, mental), and
spiritual which is has been a completely unexpected gift.

While I still have a bit over two weeks to complete this first 5-5-5, I am
planning my return to eating grains, nuts, seeds(missing my chia), slowly
will incorporate quinoa, rice, and beans. And will continue to make my
green smoothies for breakfast and the day at the office.

Have had to eliminate running this month and instead am power walking
to satisfy my love of being outdoors but not lose more weight and its
working. And yes, I had to shop for new shirts, and pants, a bit of not
fun time since I don't like to shop but got them and got out quickly...smiling.

Following is a nutritious veggie soup for those of you who are looking
for a good soup. Sounds delicious, I can vouch for the carrot juice base
which I am using today minus the mushrooms, and beans. Enjoy.

Haven't been on here for a bit so the person that pm'ed me about starting
their own detox congrats to you! And feel free to pm me your questions if
you'd like to...the more the merrier in reclaiming our health and wellness.

Greco

Nutritious Soup - Dr. Fuhrman

[Greco]

Hi Veggie Lovers,

Today is the last day of my green juice/green veggies 5-5-5 reboot.

Today is the 3rd day of green juicing

Italian parsley kale celery ginger

H20 and Udo's Omega 3 & 6 oil

So, how will I return to grains, legumes, nuts, and seeds?

Gently. Tomorrow my plan is to make a small amount of spelt pasta
and use blended black beans as a sauce with now the ever present

green veggie (kale steamed), with seaweed on the side (have missed seafood since the Gulf spill but seaweed helps the craving for seafood)

Green smoothie in the morning, and this main meal in the early afternoon.

Its been an enlightening experience on many levels, much of which I'm sure
I am not aware of yet....my mind is quieter, calmer, clearer...my body has lost excess weight I didn't think made a difference to my quality of life, it has made a difference.

So, what now? Time to connect the dots balance my life in terms of activism
regarding my decision to no longer eat meat.

In other words, how does the choice to eat to live impact what I do in the world, how it will effect my relationships with family, friends, who I vote for or not...I have questioned how this choice is connected to the larger political, economic situation in this country and the rest of the global community. How will I continue to share and contribute to my family, and society?

I'll again be posting videos that have positively "opened my eyes" during these last three months on my Food Documentary thread, and Food Discussion threads.

enjoy your evening, Greco

[Greco]

This morning's Green Smoothie:

spinach walnuts apples pears green powder

H20 chia seeds Udo's Omega 3/6

Running again was a delight this morning
though it was cold...still felt good to move
running once again

enjoy your Sunday, Greco

[Greco]

Ok, I must get a vegetarian cook book...my spelt pasta came out pretty good...but my blended black beans? Well, lets just say it needs some work...smiling...still, it was good tasting beans again.

I added garlic, onions to the beans, blended...yes I had sauteed the garlic
and onions first and cooked the beans so the blend was hot, then I re-heated
for about a minute. Poured this over my spelt pasta, and had a salad (the biggest part of this meal), with red/yellow peppers, romaine lettuce, olives.

It was good, but something was missing from the bean blend...what I have no idea...so, if you have any suggestions for veggie cook books I could use them...and I feel very full...learning as I go, enjoy your week Veggie Lovers, Greco

[nycfem]

I like:

Vegan with a Vengeance : Over 150 Delicious, Cheap, Animal-Free Recipes That Rock
by
Isa Chandra Moskowitz

and

Veganomicon: The Ultimate Vegan Cookbook

Same author/cook. She's big on flavor and creativity!

Originally Posted by greco

Ok, I must get a vegetarian cook book...my spelt pasta came out pretty good...but my blended black beans? Well, lets just say it needs some work...smiling...still, it was good tasting beans again.

I added garlic, onions to the beans, blended...yes I had sauteed the garlic
and onions first and cooked the beans so the blend was hot, then I re-heated
for about a minute. Poured this over my spelt pasta, and had a salad (the biggest part of this meal), with red/yellow peppers, romaine lettuce, olives.

It was good, but something was missing from the bean blend...what I have no idea...so, if you have any suggestions for veggie cook books I could use them...and I feel very full...learning as I go, enjoy your week Veggie Lovers, Greco

[Dominique]

I picked up asparagas at the farmers market today. Had the old george foreman out to cook it. YUM....I couldn't cook them fast enough.

This is the only reason I keep that george foreman.

Finally, some selections.

[Greco]

Thanks for these recommendations...big on flavor? Just my ticket!

Greco

Originally Posted by nycfembbw

I like:

Vegan with a Vengeance : Over 150 Delicious, Cheap, Animal-Free Recipes That Rock
by
Isa Chandra Moskowitz

and

Veganomicon: The Ultimate Vegan Cookbook

Same author/cook. She's big on flavor and creativity!

[kittygrrl]

Originally Posted by greco

Ok, I must get a vegetarian cook book...my spelt pasta came out pretty good...but my blended black beans? Well, lets just say it needs some work...smiling...still, it was good tasting beans again.

I added garlic, onions to the beans, blended...yes I had sauteed the garlic
and onions first and cooked the beans so the blend was hot, then I re-heated
for about a minute. Poured this over my spelt pasta, and had a salad (the biggest part of this meal), with red/yellow peppers, romaine lettuce, olives.

It was good, but something was missing from the bean blend...what I have no idea...so, if you have any suggestions for veggie cook books I could use them...and I feel very full...learning as I go, enjoy your week Veggie Lovers, Greco

It may not be possible to duplicate the mexi-bean flavor because they often put bacon grease/lard into their beans when they drill them or fry them in a little of this. You might try adding roasted garlic as this can add another dimension of flavor that is awfully good.

[kittygrrl]

Had an amazing broccoli salad the other day that had sunflower seeds, dried cranberries, celery, and a little purple onion..The dressing was some sort of lemony mayonnaise..This is worth a repeat, yuM

[SugarFemme]

A good way to get a smokey flavor in the beans would be to use Brewers Yeast. It adds a lot of nutrition and flavor to food.

Originally Posted by kittygrrl

It may not be possible to duplicate the mexi-bean flavor because they often put bacon grease/lard into their beans when they drill them or fry them in a little of this. You might try adding roasted garlic as this can add another dimension of flavor that is awfully good.

[Beloved]

Last night I made the Tamarind Lentils from Veganomicon. I LOOOOVE that recipe. It always takes my lentils a lot longer to cook than the recipe says. I am vegetarian but I cook a lot of vegan dishes.

[kittygrrl]

Originally Posted by greco

This morning's Green Smoothie:

spinach walnuts apples pears green powder

H20 chia seeds Udo's Omega 3/6

Running again was a delight this morning
though it was cold...still felt good to move
running once again

enjoy your Sunday, Greco

This smoothie combo sounds so good, so i am trying it tomorrow. with a little lemon juice & minus the Omega 3/6, which i don't have..thanks!

[Greco]

Yes kittygrrl it was delicious...for tonight's dinner

Italian rice and beans

brown rice Italian herbs basil oregano pine nuts

sun-dried tomatoes (packed in olive oil) balsamic vinegar

northern beans (canned) baby spinach zest from 1 lemon

and romaine/celery/carrot salad mint tea.

yep I finally got a cook book! It makes a difference.

"Vegan yum yum" by Lauren Ulm

great photos of the meals in this one

enjoy your evening, Greco

Originally Posted by kittygrrl

This smoothie combo sounds so good, so i am trying it tomorrow. with a little lemon juice & minus the Omega 3/6, which i don't have..thanks!

[Greco]

Hi Veggie Lovers,

Haven't posted here in a while, hope you all are doing well.

I thought this was a cool idea especially now in the Heat of
this Summer

enjoy, Greco


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