Vegan/Vegetarian Thread (discussion, recipes, laughs)

[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.

[Greco]

Morning Veggie Lovers,

am green smoothie:

pears apples brazil nuts spinach
green powder soy milk (organic, non-gmo)

added red powder for after run


Discovered something this morning when grocery
shopping at Trader Joe's in my neighborhood...

the apples were from Chile, S.A. and the pears
from Argentina, S.A. so much for local food

I discovered this after I had brought them home

I don't have an issue that this country is importing
from other countries. Its the idea that so much
oil was used to get those pears and apples here.

Its about walking my talk...so yes its local for me
because I want my neighbors to be supported, and
care for Mother Earth in all the ways I can as an
individual even if that means changing my green
smoothie to only what is local.

Next Sunday I'll check the Farmer's Market and see
what is being sold that is local.

enjoy your day, Greco

[Dominique]

Originally Posted by greco

Morning Veggie Lovers,

Good Afternoon. I couldn't resist stopping in here to see what you're talking about!
Discovered something this morning when grocery
shopping at Trader Joe's in my neighborhood...

the apples were from Chile, S.A. and the pears
from Argentina, S.A. so much for local food

I discovered this after I had brought them home

I don't have an issue that this country is importing
from other countries. Its the idea that so much
oil was used to get those pears and apples here.
That is half of my issue...the other half is how long did it take to get the stuff here? The food sitting in shipping containers and what are they doing to it to keep it appearing ripe??
Its about walking my talk...so yes its local for me
because I want my neighbors to be supported, and
care for Mother Earth in all the ways I can as an
individual even if that means changing my green
smoothie to only what is local.
EXACTLY! I was experimenting with artichokes yesterday, for this reason!!
Next Sunday I'll check the Farmer's Market and see
what is being sold that is local.
I'm still eating Asparagus every day(and now avocodo's)
does anybody know if I can freeze asparagus? The asparagus season is short lived I'm told....another week or so and then none until the end of summer.

enjoy your day, Greco

Thank you! Same to you.

[Passionaria]

I am not currently a vegan or vegetarian, although I do love and eat this cuisine often. I used to be really strict and "force" myself into being vegetarian, but it made me feel rebellious. And I thought how silly to rebel against myself????? Now I am trying to listen to my body and delight her in what she calls for. It's been a long process for me making peace with food, as I can be an emotional eater. So I am an omnivore with wicked vegan desert tendencies. Love veggie cuisine, but also the grounding of animal products.

I just wanted to say I am so enjoying the recipe ideas! Yummy, it's so yummy......

Originally Posted by 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.

This recipe sounded intriguing, so I went looking for them online, and voila very cool site/blog with lots of recipes, TY I'm loving it <3

Veganomicon


kittygirl these sound amazing, I can't wait to try them!!

Classic Macaroons

2 cups dried, unsweetened coconut
½ cup almond flour
¼ cup coconut butter
½ cup maple syrup
1/8 teaspoon vanilla
Sea salt to taste
Mix all ingredients together. Roll into balls. Refrigerate until solid. If you're not totally raw, try these dipped in nutella..you will thank me

Greco: Try steaming the Asparagus till it is firm but just turns bright green, then freeze. That is how I do green beans, and it may just work for Asparagus as well?

Off to fantasize about coconut macaroons....AYE!

[Greco]

Hi Veggie Lovers,

Today's lunch/dinner: organic, non-gmo

red onion, olives/capers, garlic, ginger
broccoli

sauteed in coconut oil (very little just enough
to make onions translucent, black pepper (ground)

over

angel hair pasta and tossed w/a little olive oil
and ground walnuts

with a celery and cucumber salad
w/lemon olive oil dressing

and green w/mint tea

delicious.

enjoy having am green smoothie
and one meal these days

with a tea and a slice of spelt bread
with fruit spread later in the day
if I'm hungry.

enjoying cooking again.

Also FYI the brand of Westsoy
has soy milk that is organic
and verified non-gmo

enjoy your Sunday, Greco

[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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