Word arahn’ tahn is spreading to friends everywhere. We have received numerous messages from friends all over the country who are looking to add plant-based recipes to their diet. Here is a recent email Beth received. As always you can check out my story here and a recent article on heart.org about my journey.
Hi!
I am so glad to hear from you. I hope you and your family are doing well. Yes, I have lots of recipes. I have a few sites with recipes to check out and I will include links to my favorite recipes.
Sites to check out:
https://www.merakilane.com/plant-based-diet-meal-plan-for-beginners-21-day-kickstart-guide/
Recipes:
Breakfast cookies Easy to make and so good. I use regular peanut butter.
Banana oatmeal Really any type of oatmeal is good.
Favorite Recipes:
Cauliflower tacos I use vegan mayo.
Buddha bowls It takes time to prepare but makes enough lunches for a few days
Garlic Mushroom Cauliflower bowls Add Chickpeas for a little more protein
Chickpea Caesar Wrap I used pitas instead wraps.
Sweet Potato Kale Salad Love this Salad!!!! So good!
Mushroom Spagetti Aglio Olio Quick and so good!!!! I use vegan parmesan cheese.
Mexican Quinoa Quick and so good- add vegan cheese too.
Quinoa stuffed peppers Same idea in peppers
Pad Thai So good!
Frozen burritos Great for freezing and reheating in a pinch.
Chickpea Curry Serve with Naan (Naan may not be vegan)
Also, If you are in a pinch for time, try mixing Trader Joe’s Vegan tzatziki dip with chickpeas for a pita sandwich. I add cucumber slices and red onion for Alex.
Few more recipes:
Mad Mex ChickpeaChili A Great chili
Chickpea skillet Super easy and fast
Vegetarian Chili Alex can make this!!! So easy!
Chickpea Salad Quick and easy- only lasts two days at most
I have more recipes from cooking books too, but this is a good start. We buy Chickpeas and black beans along with veggies in bulk. We always have a bowl of fruit also available to avoid snacking on bad foods (it works for Alex- I am still working on this!).
For a lot of these recipes, you can use what you like best especially when it comes to beans and certain veggies. I do a lot of prep on the weekend to have meals available during the week and always have pasta night. Pesto is great for plant-based recipes.
If you need more, don’t hesitate to email me.
Beth
(bethannteacher@yahoo.com)
