I was introduced to the concept of “a grain, a green, and a bean” by No Meat Athlete. The idea is that you can combine any grain (rice, cous cous, millet, quinoa, etc.), any green (spinach, kale, collards, turnip, etc.), and any bean (black, pinto, white, lima, chickpea, etc.) to create a healthy, complete meal. The …
Oct
18
Meatless Monday #42: Tostadas and A Twist on Pico
‘Pico de gallo’ is Spanish for ‘rooster’s beak.’ The legend is that this Mexican condiment got its name because it was originally eaten with the thumb and forefinger, resembling the actions of a pecking rooster. Ingredients: Tortillas (I used flour) Soy chorizo, or Meatless crumbles, or black beans, or refried beans Tomato (I used heirloom …
Sep
13
Meatless Monday #39: Pinto Bean Pasta
This recipe is from The Get Healthy, Go Vegan Cookbook (which was given to me by Caitlin & Ben – thanks guys!) (PS – The links to this cookbook are affiliate links, which means that if you buy the book through this link, I get a few measley cents. Any money earned from affiliate links …
Jul
12
Meatless Monday #37: Mini Burritos
Oh wow, these turned out FANTASTIC! Ingredients: Tortillas Rice and taco seasoning OR some sort of Mexican/Spanish rice Refried beans Soy chorizo (Trader Joe’s is my absolute favorite) OR meatless crumbles and taco seasoning Vegan cheese, like Daiya Red salsa Jalapenos (optional) Directions: 1. Preheat oven to 350. 2. Cook rice according to directions. If …
Jul
08
The Great Eight: 8 Foods Every Vegetarian Should Eat
**Don’t forget about the book giveaway! Enter to win by Tues, July 13th** This list of 8 foods every vegetarian should eat was compiled by Vegetarian Times. It is easy to maintain a balanced, nutritious vegetarian diet if you eat the right foods. All of the foods on this list are loaded with one or …
Jun
07
Meatless Monday #34: Three Bean Burrito
Ingredients 1 large tortilla Three types of beans (Some suggestions: black beans, kidney beans, pinto beans, refried beans, bean dip) Mexican rice Soy cheese Veggie toppings (Some suggestions: tomato, onion, lettuce, cilantro, avocado or guacamole, salsa, vegan sour cream) Directions 1. In a large tortilla, wrap the three types of beans, Mexican rice, soy cheese, …
Mar
29
Meatless Monday #27: Spinach and Black Bean Enchiladas
Ingredients: corn tortillas spinach can of black beans cheese or vegan cheese sour cream or vegan sour cream jar/can of green enchilada sauce (something like this, or whatever your grocery store has) Directions: 1) Flash-fry corn tortillas in olive oil by placing the tortilla in a pan of hot oil for about 3 seconds, then …
Mar
15
Meatless Monday #25: Black Bean Fiesta
This is my absolute favorite thing to bring to parties. It is incredibly easy and always gets rave reviews. It can be eaten as a salad, or you can dig in with tortilla chips. In a large bowl, mix: 1 can black beans, drained & rinsed 1 can corn, drained 1 avocado, chopped 1 large …
Feb
22
Meatless Monday #22: Taco Salad
Add all or some of the following (choose what you like or what you have on hand): Lettuce Tomato Onion Cilantro Avocado Black beans Corn Jalapeno Black olives Soy chorizo/Meatless crumbles Salsa Cheese/Soy cheese Sour cream/Vegan sour cream Crumbled tortilla chips Related Posts: Meatless Monday #42: Tostadas and A Twist on Pico Meatless Monday …
Sep
28
Meatless Monday #2: Cilantro Rice & Beans
Second edition of Meatless Monday! This is a simple, yet delicious one. I could eat this as an entire meal, but it could also be a side dish or a burrito filling. Cook 1 cup of brown rice (not white rice!), and cook 1 can of beans (I recommend black, pinto, or kidney beans). While the …
