Great Vegan Meals
By Mercedes S.
Going vegan is not only a way to protect animals, but it is also very beneficial to your health. If you are or are thinking of going vegan, make sure you do it properly. Many people say that if you are vegan that you will be vitamin deficient, you won’t get you protein because you not eating meat, or even that you won’t get enough calcium because you aren’t drinking milk. But it you eat the right food, that will not be the case. You can eat nuts for protein and drink almond milk, which has more calcium in it than regular milk, and you get plenty of vitamins and minerals in the fruits and vegetables you eat. Going vegan will not only make you healthier but it will leave you feeling great. You will have more energy throughout the day, you won’t get sick as often, and you will even be happier. Going vegan can also help if you suffer from migraines, allergies or are trying to lose weight. It can help with many cancers and it will help you live an all around longer life.
Here are some vegan recipes.
Vegan Chili – AllRecipes.com
1 (12 ounce) package vegetarian burger crumbles
1(15 ounce) can tomato sauce
1 cup of water
1 small onion (chopped)
3cloves of garlic (minced)
1 Tbs of vegetarian Worcestershire sauce
1 tsp of liquid smoke flavoring
2 tsps of chili powder
1/8 tsp of black pepper
1 tsp of salt
1/8 teaspoon red pepper flakes
In a large pot combine crumbles, tomato sauce, water,
onion, garlic, Worcestershire sauce, liquid smoke, chili powder,
black pepper, mustard, salt and pepper flakes. Cook on low
heat for 30 minutes, or until heated through.
Grilled Portobello Mushroom Steaks – Peta.org
4 large portobello mushrooms
1/2 cup extra virgin olive oil
1/4 cup dry white wine
1 lemon, juiced
2 cloves garlic, minced
Salt and pepper, to taste
Remove the stems of the mushrooms and brush off any dirt to clean.
In a medium bowl or pan, combine the oil, wine, lemon juice, and garlic, stirring until combined. Add the cleaned mushrooms caps and submerge in the marinade. Let sit for 20 to 30 minutes.
Remove from the marinade and season with salt and pepper to taste.
Place the caps on a grill over medium-high heat and cook for 3 to 4 minutes per side, until just tender.
Raw Chocolate Pudding – OhSheGlows.com
Ingredients:
• 3 medium bananas, peeled
• 1/2 medium avocado, pitted
• 1/4 cup smooth raw almond butter
• 4-5 tablespoons raw cacao powder, or to taste
• 1 teaspoon pure vanilla extract
• pinch of pink Himalayan salt or fine sea salt
Optional toppings:
• Coconut Whipped Cream (recipe linked in notes below)
• 1/4 cup hazelnuts, toasted and chopped
• Raspberry chia seed jam (recipe linked in notes below)
• Pomegranate arils
Directions:
1. Add all pudding ingredients into a food processor and process until smooth, stopping to scrape down the sides of the bowl as needed. I like to let the machine run for a couple minutes to get it super smooth.
2. Portion the pudding into a container and chill in the fridge for an hour or so. Or you can serve it right away with the recommended toppings. Best enjoyed within 12-24 hours or so.