Vegan/Vegetarian Thread (discussion, recipes, laughs)

[2myladyblue]

Ambrosia

Mix:
½ c. coconut
1 pkg. Dessert tofu (almond, banana, or coconut)
2 oranges broken into segments
1 c. pineapple chunks
1 banana
1 apple
1 pear
1 tsp. Vanilla

(Obviously, you can make this with ANY of your favourite fruit....but I also like to sprinkle it with poppy seeds...)


~LadyBlue

[2myladyblue]

Butternut Squash Soup

Melt 2 Tbsp. Butter & lightly brown:
1 small onion, chopped
1 stalk celery, chopped
1 med. Carrot, chopped
2 med. Potatoes, chopped
1 med. Butternut squash, peeled, seeded & cubed

Pour in enough chicken stock to cover veggies & bring to a boil.
Reduce heat to low, cover pot, and simmer 40 min, or until veggies are tender.
Blend until smooth.
Season with salt & pepper.


~LadyBlue

[2myladyblue]

Edamame has higher levels of protein, vitamin K, manganese and folate than kidney and black beans. A 2008 study of more than 60,000 women, published in the American Journal of Clinical Nutrition, suggests that upping whole soybean intake can slash the risk of type 2 diabetes. Researchers believe soy protein and isoflavone antioxidants in soybeans may improve insulin sensitivity, providing an anti-diabetic effect.

Prep tips:
For a healthy snack, boil shelled edamame for four minutes and then toss with a dash each of sea salt, lemon juice and cayenne pepper. Shelled edamame is also good in bean salads and mixed into quinoa.

Replace the chickpeas in humus with edamame.
Roasting edamame brings out the nutty flavour & can then be substituted for peanuts in brittle.


~LadyBlue

[2myladyblue]

Hempseeds, like flaxseeds, are a source of omega-3 essential fatty acids—but unlike flaxseeds, they also contain omega-6. Derived from the same plant species as marijuana, but with barely measurable amounts of psychoactive THC, hempseeds may help prevent blood clots. A 2008 Harvard School of Public Health study suggests that consuming foods with the omega-3 fat alpha-linolenic acid reduces heart-attack risk. In addition to good fats, hemp has more protein than other seeds and is an excellent source of magnesium, vitamin E, potassium, zinc and plant sterols, which have cholesterol-lowering abilities.

Prep tips:
Add hempseeds to cereal, yogurt, salads and trail mix. Unlike flaxseed, shelled hempseeds don’t need to be ground for proper absorption.


~LadyBlue