Vegan/Vegetarian Thread (discussion, recipes, laughs)

Chancie · 05-17-2011, 04:32 PM

I make pizza a lot, and

Pete likes sausage on her pizza, so

I buy Yves, which is spicy and delicious.

Linus · 05-17-2011, 04:34 PM

Quote:

Originally Posted by Chancie

I make pizza a lot, and

Pete likes sausage on her pizza, so

I buy Yves, which is spicy and delicious.

Do you find that Yves is a bit high on the salt content? I've always found their "faux" stuff to be somewhat "saltier"? (maybe my tastebuds, however)

Chancie · 05-17-2011, 04:42 PM

I don't like many faux products in general, and

I forgot the brand of the hot dogs I really like,

I am pretty sure that Yves pupperoni has less salt and junk than the original.

Greco · 05-19-2011, 05:46 PM

My green smoothie for the day is a given at this point
It is delicious, gives me energy for the whole day

This early evening made a quick chopped spinach
with mushrooms and roasted garlic (love garlic)

over about a cup of quinoa

Very fast cooking, and easy

As I'm feeling my body with these greens I notice a
difference in cooked and the green juices/smoothies
and how I feel, my energy levels.

On the green juices = lots of crazy, wonderful energy
green smoothie= sustained energy

cooked veggies and grains= very comforting quiet energy

I am usually in touch with my body and the way it feels
and since going completely vegan this body awareness
has really increased.

Waking early, very early, and toward the end of this week
have dialed it down a bit.

I'm seeing that I like very simple, fresh meals, and juices
really good with just these who knew?

Other positive changes as well.

So, anyone else find any changes you'd like to share?

Sensing people even more then usual, this may not be
a great thing, but I'd rather know than not so its good.

Have a good one, Greco

nycfem · 05-19-2011, 06:42 PM

Hey, greco, I've been loving your posts on this thread (and elsewhere, of course). What is the recipe for this green smoothie that you like so much? Jennifer

PS Quinoa is the only grain that is both a complex carb and a protein, so it's a great one to have!

violaine · 05-19-2011, 06:54 PM

http://www.thenourishinggourmet.com/...uten-free.html

Greco · 05-19-2011, 06:57 PM

nycfembbw,

In answer to your question about the green smoothie:

#1

banana
tofu (some days no tofu)

soymilk

green veggie powder
includes spirulina, chlorophyll

red stuff
includes lots of berries

Vit C powder (approx 5,000mg)

aloe vera (every other day)

#2

dill

banana

pineapple

green powder

red stuff

Vit C same as above

aloe vera same as above

spring H2O

green juices are

fresh leafy greens

tomorrow:

green chard

cucumber

lemon

carrot

apple

Quinoa is light and tasty.

thanks, Greco

Quote:

Originally Posted by nycfembbw

Hey, greco, I've been loving your posts on this thread (and elsewhere, of course). What is the recipe for this green smoothie that you like so much? Jennifer

PS Quinoa the only grain that is both a complex carb and a protein, so it's a great one to have!

Greco · 05-20-2011, 05:00 PM

craving for oysters hit today
I love seafood but haven't had any
since the Gulf oil disaster

and now am vegan so they are a sweet
memory so

instead am having sauteed green chard
with garlic onions olives

and boiled sweet plantain (platanos maduros)

delicious and easy

My juicy juice#2 was unbelievably good
I wasn't sure it would be and used the
rest of the chard for dinner cooked

Enjoy your evening, Greco

hpychick · 05-21-2011, 06:24 PM

I love love love quinoa! It's so very versatile!

I make a lovely banana applesauce cake with ground quinoa.

I will also use it like rice or noodles.

And...for breakfast it's super yummy with some raw sugar (I can't eat refined sugars in the morning

)

I think besides the banana, quinoa is a perfect food.

Quote:

Originally Posted by nycfembbw

Hey, greco, I've been loving your posts on this thread (and elsewhere, of course). What is the recipe for this green smoothie that you like so much? Jennifer

PS Quinoa is the only grain that is both a complex carb and a protein, so it's a great one to have!

Greco · 05-22-2011, 01:42 PM

still craving oysters

banana/pineapple juice I thought about adding vanilla and coconut
milk to make it a dessert but today had the juice only delicious

for dinner as follows:

spinach green chile enchiladas

with mozzarella cheese
(no queso fresco tonight)

brown rice frijoles negros

picante sauce invented
will see how it turns out
so far so good

enjoy your Sunday
and week ahead

Greco

PS How have you dealt with cravings for other foods since
becoming vegetarian/vegan?

05-19-2011, 05:46 PM	#4
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05-19-2011, 06:42 PM	#5
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