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Only Vegan in the House... suggestions?
So... what do you do when you are the only vegan in the house?
Breakfast is never a problem, as I usually always have a Vega Green smoothie. Lunch is typically a salad, but dinner.... dilemma. After working all day and either having to go swim or do yoga after work, prep time is limited...
What do you recommend, especially when I am not preparing a large recipe (for my family) just for myself?
Ideas welcome!
ken
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Permalink Reply by J.W. Anderson on -
RUN AND HIDE!
Haha just kidding, all I have to say is sweet potatoes. Brendan has a recipe in his book, and they taste great cold I am not even making that up I usually make like 8 of them at a time and then keep them in the fridge for the week that way if im in a tight spot instant food. Also the thrive diet pizza's work well they taste great cold as well and they are rather filling.
Also Rice or quinoa also work in a pinch its easy to prepare and pairs nicely with stuff. Just my suggestions.
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Permalink Reply by Lisa on -
Hey Ken,
Some simple ideas:
1. Wraps (ezekiel sprouted grain tortillas or use collard leaves): you can put out a bunch of toppings and everyone can create their own (if people want cheese, they can...you don't have to!).
2. Chili: Make a big pot of chili on a Sunday that can last for a bit. You can then take out half to stay vegan and add whatever to the other half to satisfy your family.
3. Steamed greens and grains are really fast.
4. Do you have a spiralizer? Spiralized zucchini is super fast and makes a great pasta.
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Permalink Reply by Ken Wilkens on -
Great stuff, thanks guys and gals! Keep 'em coming. I am thinking of buying a spiralizer... any recommend on brand? JW, which sweet potato recipe, the garlic yam fries?
thanks again...
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Permalink Reply by nicole di palma on -
I'm in the same situation as you!!
For dinner I usually just make myself a smoothie using Vega complete whole food optimizer (chocolate) and just add half a banana, 1 tblsp almond butter, 1/2 cup blueberries or one cup, and 1to 2 cups unsweetened chocolate almond milk. Taste sooo good and very filling.
- If not that then I make myself toast with avocado. I usually get this flaxseed sprouted whole grain bread from trader joes, i think its called Alvardo's Bakery and it only has 50 calories, 6 grams of protein and 5 grams of fiber and 6.5 net carbs for one slice. I toast the bread and when its done toasting i add some mustard and top it off with avocado. it taste soo delicious. If I don't have avocado then i just make something sweet and replace the avocado with an apple and the mustard with a little drizzle of agave nectar with some walnuts and almonds on top. I grate the apple, and heat it up on a pan on low heat for maybe a minute. I add cinnamon, and ginger. When the bread is done toasting, i drizzle a bit of agave then add the the grated apple. afterward i add a few pieces of nuts.It taste soo good and definitely satisfies my sweet tooth!
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Permalink Reply by Charlene Tomlinson on -
Hi Ken! I am also the only vegan at home. I post my recipes w/ photos on my blog. Feel free to check it out for ideas :)
http://charskitchen.blogspot.com/
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Permalink Reply by Ann Richter on -
Hey, Ken, if you find yourself needing some good old-fashioned comfort vegan food this fall/winter, go to Char's site and make her new recipe for vegan mac 'n cheese. If you use gluten-free panko bread crumbs, then the whole recipe is gluten-free too.
And since you end up with a whole 13x9x2" pan of it, it'll be good for days--that is if the rest of your family doesn't snake it out from under you. :D Oh my goodness it is SOOOOOO yummy.
Charlene Tomlinson said:Hi Ken! I am also the only vegan at home. I post my recipes w/ photos on my blog. Feel free to check it out for ideas :)
http://charskitchen.blogspot.com/
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Permalink Reply by Frances Worster on -
Also,
A slow cooker is awesome!! if you can prep food the night before, or in the morning, you can have a meal ready for your arrival home at night. One of my most-used cookbooks is a vegetarian slow-cooker book - I just adapt many of the recipes to my vegan and gluten-free needs. Of course, you'll also have leftovers for another (busier) day.
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Permalink Reply by Frances Worster on
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PS:
Also steamed or oven-cooked squashes (cut in half, spear the skin a few times with a fork, place flesh-side down in a pan of water and cook). They cook up quickly with minimal attention (especially if steaming ie. kambocha), so you can do something else, like pop in the shower, and are quite filling.
Steaming or oven-roasting veggies in general ....
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Permalink Reply by Ellen on -
Sweet potatoes cold are the best snack. I lost a lot of weight years ago doing this ala the McDougall site. His wife, Mary wrote a lot about this. You could Google it for more info. I like the Saladmaster machine that you have to get from them directly...not sold in stores. I'm a cooking instructor for The Cancer Project and they donated equipment to instructors. I had a spiralizer that broke the first time I used it. It just didn't seem to tackle the veggies well enough, unless they've changed them in the last few years. The Saladmaster has 5 interchangeable attachments so you can shred or slice. Many of our instructors have commented on our listserve that they eat a lot more raw salads and dishes because it is SO fast and easy. I also love my Cuisinart and keep a fair amount of sliced veggies in containers in the frig so I don't get tempted when the end-of-the-day munchies kick in when I'm making dinner.
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Permalink Reply by Charlene Tomlinson on
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Woooohoooo, you tried it, Ann!! :D soooo glad you like it!!
btw Ken, you can get a sprializer from here: http://www.upayanaturals.com/Spiral_Slicer_Saladacco_Spiralizer_p/w...
Ann Richter said:Hey, Ken, if you find yourself needing some good old-fashioned comfort vegan food this fall/winter, go to Char's site and make her new recipe for vegan mac 'n cheese. If you use gluten-free panko bread crumbs, then the whole recipe is gluten-free too.
And since you end up with a whole 13x9x2" pan of it, it'll be good for days--that is if the rest of your family doesn't snake it out from under you. :D Oh my goodness it is SOOOOOO yummy.
Charlene Tomlinson said:Hi Ken! I am also the only vegan at home. I post my recipes w/ photos on my blog. Feel free to check it out for ideas :)
http://charskitchen.blogspot.com/
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Permalink Reply by Ellen on
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I clicked on the link and the pictures there reminded me of the difficulty of lining up the veggies in the optimal place so they would slice. The idea that there are so many pictures on this site telling you how to use the spiralizer in such detail suggests how challenging it is to use. I've had the Saladmaster machine and Cuisinart for years without difficulty. The SM is actually easier to use and clean up...you just remove the one attachment and throw it in the dishwasher or rinse it off quickly. No other parts to worry about. I don't sell either of these, but as a working mom of 3 who are now grown, I'm always looking for shortcuts. Investing in one of these, plus a Vitamix, have been so worth it. Just eat out a few times less a week, and they pay for themselves very quickly. Not to mention the taste of everything so fresh. Many people fall of their diet plans as they are making dinner, just wanting to eat food as soon as they get hungry, or too hungry. The SM machine is so fast that I can get that salad made in a hurry so I'm not tempted by what others may be eating or fixing.
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Permalink Reply by Adam Millbern on -
Eat more during the day. Pack a bigger lunch or order in sometimes. BIgger breakfast means you soak your oats tonight to sew tomarrow.
If you eat larger threw out the day and use your vega shakes at night you may find better rest with a fully digested stomach(empty). Like I say to Djs 'change da mood.' Flip your meals and add a few.
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