Calling all vegans!

TeresaB1979
TeresaB1979 Posts: 158 Member
in Food and Nutrition
I haven't eaten meat for twenty-five years but I tend to eat a lot of dairy (I love cheese!). I am thinking of (not definite yet) sticking to a vegan diet for three or four days per week so I am a bit healthier and leaner!

I am posting here to ask for some really simple recipes. Breakfast ideas would be great- I live on Eggs / toast for breakfast! I don't like the idea of fruit for breakfast (I prefer a savoury breakfast).

Any ideas would be greatly appreciated! :-)

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  • Lilihel
    Lilihel Posts: 53
    Hey! Vegetarian here trying to eat raw. I recently posted this Pumpkin Chia Pudding recipe in the recipe section. I eat this for breakfast and it's very satisfying. Try it.

    1/2 cup pumpkin puree
    3 tbsp chia seeds
    1/2 almond milk + extra almond milk
    Stevia to taste (I put a little bit of maple syrup instead)
    1 tsp cinnamon
    Dash nutmeg

    Mix all ingredients together. Wait for it to gel, stirring every few moments. As you go, eyeball it to see how much extra almond milk it needs. It may need a few tablespoons; it may need 1/3 cup more. It’s hard to predict! As soon as the texture matches what you like, the pudding is ready to serve. Add in some berries or any fruits you like.
  • s_wilson84
    s_wilson84 Posts: 74 Member
    I do smoothies through the week after my workout. I have a bunch of different ones that incorporate greens, fruits, and Vega Protein powder. One the weekends I love to make "skillets." They have tempeh, beans, potatoes, tomatoes, onions, peppers, etc.
  • Dayquasar
    Dayquasar Posts: 182 Member
    My favorite recipe sites and other info- http://girlwholovestheworld.blogspot.com/p/my-favorite-websites.html

    I eat oatmeal almost everyday, but you could make something with potatoes, rice, tofu scramble, pancakes, there are plenty of things out there :) Also add me if you like, I'm always looking for more vegan/plant based friends. I have been eating this way (besides a tiny bit of honey) for a little over a year and love it, I like to study nutrition info in my free time. I do it for my health, animals, and environment. There are also a couple vegan groups on here if you haven't seen them yet.

    -Becky
    Girlwholovestheworld.blogspot.com (check out the cheese sauce recipe ;)
  • thefewsteps
    thefewsteps Posts: 201 Member
    tofu scrambles are great egg alternatives. Toast/bread is typically vegan. oatmeal is a good choice as far as breakfast.
  • kgeldreich
    kgeldreich Posts: 73
    Something like this might hit the spot:

    http://kblog.lunchboxbunch.com/2012/03/shamrock-breakfast-sandwich-kale.html


    Or a breakfast burrito with beans, salsa and roasted potatoes and veggies.


    This isn't for me but maybe for you: http://kblog.lunchboxbunch.com/2011/11/salad-for-breakfast-green-your-am.html
  • amandacowan1978
    amandacowan1978 Posts: 50 Member
    What about quinoa flakes? A slightly different texture from oatmeal and you can definitely do that in savory ways with herbs, etc.
  • wcftlotiasftmswthsb
    wcftlotiasftmswthsb Posts: 9
    Couscous mixed with your favourite veggies.
  • shanmackie
    shanmackie Posts: 194 Member
    go to www.getmealplans.com - $5 gives you a week's worth of recipes that are DEAD EASY. i swear now that i'm vegan instead of vegetarian my taste buds have opened up and i love food again!
  • LindsayInNYC
    LindsayInNYC Posts: 20
    Check out www.happyherbivore.com or any of her 3 books! She's a friend :)
  • luckyclover78
    luckyclover78 Posts: 115 Member
    Or a breakfast burrito with beans, salsa and roasted potatoes and veggies.


    This isn't for me but maybe for you: http://kblog.lunchboxbunch.com/2011/11/salad-for-breakfast-green-your-am.html
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    You had me at breakfast burrito....that sounds awesome! lol

    I like to make a breakfast bruschetta recipe that I got from the Happy Herbivore meal plans. It's whole wheat toast topped with hummus mixed with a chopped green onion (i like garlic hummus) chopped spinach, chopped tomatoes on top and sprinkled with basil.

    Also you can do oatmeal but vary up what you put in it. Last week I had blueberries with cinnamon and some soy yougurt on top, it was awesome.
  • FITBY30
    FITBY30 Posts: 39 Member
    I posted a recipe under happy herbivore group on here too-these chickpea frittatas are my #1 breakfast, I make a different one every week. today I made a sundried tomato-spinach-onion-garlic-field roast(grain meat)-and jack cheese(daiya brand) its so friggin good! little franks' red hot or low sodium salsa on top...im getting hungry
    here's another recipe:
    http://www.not-just-recipes.com/chickpea-frittata.html

    this is the brand I use- I get mine at sprout's market, and I think they have them at basha's too.
    http://www.lucini.com/shop/?ss=30&pc=30&p=51
  • MattUNCC
    MattUNCC Posts: 3
    This is one of my favorites! I cut the patties into strips, fold and eat!
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  • TeresaB1979
    TeresaB1979 Posts: 158 Member
    Thank you! :smile:
  • TeresaB1979
    TeresaB1979 Posts: 158 Member
    Thanks a lot. :smile:
  • TeresaB1979
    TeresaB1979 Posts: 158 Member
    Thank you! Interesting stuff. I will add you! :smile:
  • TeresaB1979
    TeresaB1979 Posts: 158 Member
    Cheers. Definitely need to get more oatmeal into me!
  • TeresaB1979
    TeresaB1979 Posts: 158 Member
    Cheers!
  • TeresaB1979
    TeresaB1979 Posts: 158 Member
    That looks gorgeous. Thank you. :-)
  • TeresaB1979
    TeresaB1979 Posts: 158 Member
    Thanks a lot. :smile:
  • TeresaB1979
    TeresaB1979 Posts: 158 Member
    I will!
  • TeresaB1979
    TeresaB1979 Posts: 158 Member
    The breakfast burrito sounds great... Thanks for all the info.
  • TeresaB1979
    TeresaB1979 Posts: 158 Member
    :flowerforyou:
  • sanura
    sanura Posts: 459 Member
    great ideas!!
  • TeresaB1979
    TeresaB1979 Posts: 158 Member
    I've neglected cous cous for too long! Good idea. Thank you.
  • TeresaB1979
    TeresaB1979 Posts: 158 Member
    I've never seen them here (Ireland) but then I was never looking for them. Might check 'em out. Thank you.

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