Vegetarian & Vegan Food and Lifestyle

[neely]

We went out to one of my favorite vegan restaurants for an early Mother's Day brunch today. We shared glazed brussel sprouts for an appetizer which were so good that even if you're not a fan of them they're irresistible. I had a veggie scramble as my entree - tofu, mushrooms, spinach, caramelized onions, confit tomato (which is a fancy word for a roasted cherry tomato with EVOO & spices/herbs), avocado and salsa roja (a type of spicy red sauce), with roasted fingerling potatoes and french press coffee.

 

[maggiedemi]

I had a veggie scramble as my entree

That looks amazing. That chef sure knows how to cook.

 

[betsygee]

I had a head of purple cauliflower and made this colorful soup last night. Pretty easy, and delicious.

Creamy cauliflower soup

 

[rubysmama]

Wow! That is colourful !!!

 

[neely]

I had a head of purple cauliflower and made this colorful soup last night. Pretty easy, and delicious.

How many servings do you think it makes?

 

[betsygee]

How many servings do you think it makes?

If it's a side dish, probably 6. If it's your main meal, I'd say 4.

 

[LTS3]

These Summer Vegetable Naan Wraps Are Yet Another Reason to Eat Plant-Based

Summertime dishes are filled with vibrant colors, and we think that’s worth celebrating. Sweet tomatoes, juicy bell peppers, crisp red onion, and peppery arugula come together in a rainbow of flavor and texture in these vibrant naan wraps. The one thing that makes them extra special? Daiya...

www.thekitchn.com

Summer Vegetable Naan Wraps
Serves 2
Prep time 5 minutes
Ingredients

• 2 plum or Roma tomatoes
• 1 small yellow bell pepper
• 1/4 small red onion
• 2 pieces naan
• 4 Daiya Dairy-Free Cheddar Style Slices
• 1/2 cup baby arugula

Instructions

1. Thinly slice 2 plum or Roma tomatoes crosswise. Thinly slice 1 small yellow bell pepper and 1/4 small red onion.
2. Place 2 pieces naan on a work surface. Divide 4 Daiya Dairy-Free Cheddar Style Slices on top of each naan, followed by 1/2 cup baby arugula, the tomatoes, bell pepper, and onion. Fold each naan in half like a taco to close.

Recipe Notes
Gluten-Free Variation: Use gluten-free flatbreads or pita to make these wraps gluten-free.

 

[betsygee]

Vegetarian pot pies. I substituted chopped up chik'n strips for the mushrooms since I'm not a huge fan of mushrooms.

 

[rubysmama]

Those look yummy, betsygee . I might have to try them.

 

[LTS3]

There's a list of easy summer vegetarian dinner recipes here: 15 Vegetarian Summer Dinners to Add to Your Meal Plan ASAP The panko zucchini fritters look yummy enough for non-vegetarians

If anyone is into meal delivery kits, there are some vegan / vegetarian ones: 6 Plant-Based Meal Kits for Vegans, Vegetarians, and Everyone Else

 

[betsygee]

I made these vegan brownies for my neighbor‘s birthday—she just turned 80. She loves chocolate and her spouse is vegan—well, not by choice, he has a lot of food allergies. But this fit the bill for them both! They’re delicious.



Okay, okay, I know there’s one missing. I had to try them out before I gave them away as a gift, right?

 

[neely]

betsygee The veggie pot pies look delicious, can't wait to try your recipe for them on a cool day.

 

[betsygee]

betsygee The veggie pot pies look delicious, can't wait to try your recipe for them on a cool day.

I really liked them. Let me know how they turn out!

 

[rubysmama]

We missed celebrating World Vegetarian Day.

 

[neely]

Oh no, I had no idea but we can still celebrate even if it's a day or two late can't we???

 

[rubysmama]

Better late, than never, right.

 

[rubysmama]

Since it's Thanksgiving Day today, here in Canada, seems a good time to post this.

 

[artiemom]

Since it's Thanksgiving Day today, here in Canada, seems a good time to post this.

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Happy Thanksgiving to all our Canadian Friends!!

 

[Mia6]

Green Bean and White Balsamic Miso Salad Recipe

 

[betsygee]

I love making dishes out of bits and pieces I have in the fridge. I had some wonton wrappers that needed to be used, some bell pepper tops, some coleslaw, green onions, celery, and cilantro. I also happened to have some Chinese Five Spice powder! So I put this together as a vegetarian appetizer, topped with commercial Thai peanut sauce that I also had. Delicious! The great thing is you could add almost anything--chicken, scrambled egg, tofu, other veggies.