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Looking for saucy recipes
I love a good grain bowl (grain/veg/tofu) and am on the lookout for some animal/dairy free low calorie options. I've been making a few tahini based ones, but they are pretty high in calories. Give me your delicious recipes!
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100 Day Challenge (Sept 12 thru Dec 31)
Hey, everyone! A friend on here mentioned that there are 100 days left in this year and she is doing a 100 Day Challenge. I am going to take it seriously and I’m going to be BOLD! Ask my family what my usual saying is and they will tell you right away (LANGUAGE ALERT) “*kitten* or get off the pot!” So that is what I’m…
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My Favorite Vegan Recipes
VEGETARIAN CHILI 1 ½ cups cooked kidney beans 1 ½ cups cooked pinto beans 1 can Dakota Pride Mild Chili Beans (my secret weapon-only thing I buy at Aldi’s) 1 onion, diced 2 green bell peppers, diced 1 can diced tomatoes (do not drain) 2 ½ cups water 1 tblsp chix bullion powder (vegan) 1 tblsp chili powder 1 tblsp garlic…
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Restarting...slaying those demons...looking for motivators!
Like most people, I have yo-yo'ed throughout the years. I'm at a mental crossroad and have determined that I will not allow others behaviors to influence my food choices. I'm drawing those red lines and slaying those demons that have clawed into my brain! I am looking for a few new friends that are motivators. I love to…
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New to Arc Trainer & my toes hurt...suggestions?
I just started using the Arc Trainer at my gym. I love everything about it...except that my toes keep mashing up into the toe cover and my big toes hurt terribly! I Googled it, but the only thing I can find is that I need to move my feet farther back. I tried that, but my feet still shift forward. And quite quickly, too.…
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Spiralized Sweet Potato Recipes Needed!
A 5# bag of sweet potatoes were on sale this week, so I had to get them. I have not tried them in the spiralizer yet, but want to. The question, though, is what to do with spiralized sweet potatoes? Help me out! Thanks!
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Seitan Recipes, Please!
I am stuck in a rut with my seitan sausages. Anyone have some good, vegan seitan recipes?
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Very Veggie Sauce
I wanted to share my Very Veggie Sauce recipe. It can be served over pasta or grains. I especially love it over bulgur or barley. Very Veggie Sauce Makes 8 Servings of 1 Cup each 1 medium onion, diced 1 medium bell pepper, diced 8 oz baby bella mushrooms, sliced 3 cloves garlic, minced 3 medium carrots, shredded in food…
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Suggestions needed for
So...one of my friends made a huge batch of salsa, which included avocado, and he pureed it. It's more of a sauce than what I would call a "salsa". Great flavor, but I'd rather use it as a sauce and I have about 8 cups left over. Which begs the question: Any ideas on what I should use it for? It's almost like a tomatillo…
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Easy Black Bean Chili over Polenta
Sharing a super-easy, super-yummy, super-filling meal with all my mfp peeps: Easy Black Bean Chili: 4 cups cooked black beans 1 jar (16 oz) of your favorite salsa 1 diced onion 2 diced green bell peppers 2 cups water ½ Tblsp cumin 2 tsp garlic powder Combine all ingredients and cook on medium-high (low boil) until onions…
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Easy Black Bean Chili over Polenta
Sharing a super-easy, super-yummy, super-filling meal with all my mfp peeps: Easy Black Bean Chili: 4 cups cooked black beans 1 jar (16 oz) of your favorite salsa 1 diced onion 2 diced green bell peppers 2 cups water ½ Tblsp cumin 2 tsp garlic powder Combine all ingredients and cook on medium-high (low boil) until onions…
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Millet Recipes Wanted!
I love buying grains in bulk from my local Natural Foods store. I bought a big bag of millet and I'm looking for recipes. Thanks!
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Millet Recipes Wanted
I love buying grains in bulk from my local Natural Foods store. I bought a big bag of millet and I'm looking for vegan or veganizeable recipes. Thanks!
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Awesome Vegan Cornbread Recipe
I searched the internet over and over looking for a sweet, dense cornbread. I ended up combining 3 recipes to come up with the one that is beyond awesome: VEGAN CORNBREAD Makes 16 servings Ingredients • 2 T ground flax meal • 6 T water • 1 cup all-purpose flour • 1 T vital wheat gluten • 1 cup cornmeal • 3 T light agave •…
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Awesome Vegan Cornbread Recipe
I searched the internet over and over looking for a sweet, dense cornbread. I ended up combining 3 recipes to come up with the one that is beyond awesome: VEGAN CORNBREAD Makes 16 servings Ingredients • 2 T ground flax meal • 6 T water • 1 cup all-purpose flour • 1 T vital wheat gluten • 1 cup cornmeal • 3 T light agave •…
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Vegan OIL-FREE salad dressing recipes needed!
I am in need of vegan recipes for homemade, OIL-FREE, salad dressing that does NOT have expensive ingredients like tahini or nuts. The ones I'm finding online have too many ingredients and I just want simple, everyday ingredients. Help!
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Devilish Chickpea Salad
Several of my friends on here have been wondering about the Devilish Chickpea Salad that's been listed on my food diary. Here's the recipe: 3 cups chickpeas, cooked 1 cup vegan mayonnaise 2 tablespoons nutritional yeast 1 tablespoon lemon juice 1 tablespoon yellow mustard 1 teaspoon curry powder Season Salt and freshly…
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Tofuna Recipe
Some of my friends on here have been asking about the Tofuna they see listed in my food diary. Here's the recipe: Baked Tofu Press a block of Lite Firm Tofu to remove as much water as possible. Cut into 4 "patties". Spray a baking sheet with EVOO. Mix together 2 Tablespoons of soy sauce and 1/2 tsp liquid smoke. Brush onto…
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Any Vegans Looking for Support?
I am a vegan, rubber-stamping, 39 year old single mom of 3 teenagers. If you are looking for someone with an open food diary who's on here way too much and loves giving and getting support, send me a friend request :)
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Quick and Easy Vegetarian Chili
VEGETARIAN CHILI 1 ½ cups cooked kidney beans 1 ½ cups cooked pinto beans 1 can Dakota Pride Mild Chili Beans (my secret weapon-only thing I buy at Aldi’s) 1 onion, diced 2 green bell peppers, diced 1 can diced tomatoes (do not drain) 2 ½ cups water 1 tblsp chix bullion powder (vegan) 1 tblsp chili powder 1 tblsp garlic…
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Black Bean Garlic Sauce Recipe Wanted!
I would love to make Black Bean Garlic Sauce, but so far all the recipes I've found use FERMENTED black beans. I can't seem to locate any at my natural foods store. Does anyone have a recipe they use that is with regular cooked black beans instead of fermented? Help!
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Vegan Broccoli Recipes Needed, Please!
I just recently acquired a taste for broccoli. I am stuck with just steaming it and adding Smart Balance and Nutritional Yeast. It's yummy enough like that, but I'd love some other healthy, vegan ideas :)
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Super Filling Quinoa Veggie Plate
Quinoa Veggie Plate Superfood quinoa meets steamed veggies in this low calorie, low fat dish that bursts with flavor! Minutes to Prepare: 5 Minutes to Cook: 25 Number of Servings: 2 Ingredients 1/2 cup uncooked quinoa, rinsed 1 cup water 1 tsp vegan chix bouillion (optional) 1 cup frozen green beans 1 cup frozen cut…
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Looking for vegan avocado recipes!
I have a bag of avocadoes that I want to use up before they go bad. Any good vegan avocado recipes you'd like to share? Thanks!
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Very Veggie Spaghetti
I am just amazed at how awesome I've been feeling for the past week without giving in to sugar or salt (junk food) cravings. And here I sit at work...at 3:45pm and no hunger pangs at all! I usually get REALLY hungry around 2pm. My Very Veggie Spaghetti really keeps me full! If anyone is interested in the recipe, here it…
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Freezing Pico de Gallo help needed...
I love my home made pico de gallo and would like to make a huge batch and freeze it. My concern, though, is that the tomatoes would be mushy after thawing. Any hints or helpful advice? Thanks!
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Looking for Vegan Bulgar Wheat Recipes
I bought a bag of bulgar wheat from my local natural foods store on a whim. I've never cooked with it before. Now I'm not sure what to do with it...suggestions anyone?
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Help! Need Indoor Exercises with no equipment
HELP! I live in Michigan and it is so rainy and wet outside that I can't get my power walking in. I don't belong to a fitness club and there isn't an indoor walking area around. I need to do some exercises inside at home, but I have no exercise equipment or videos. What do you suggest?
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Awesome Sweet Potato and Black Bean Patty
I just made this awesome recipe today: http://lowfatveganchef.com/gluten-free-vegan-yam-black-bean-burgers/ I don't care for sweet potatoes very much, but thought I'd give this a try. It is scrum-didly-umptious!
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Vegan Christmas Breakfast
Each year we celebrate Christmas morning with a HUGE breakfast feast. This is the first Christmas that my mom and I are vegan, so I need some ideas for rich, filling vegan breakfast items. Neither one of us cares for faux meat substitutes, either. And yes, I'll still make the traditional foods for the kids since I can't…
