Spring seems to be on its way. This means that I will be able to start some garden prepping which will provide some good photos and some possible amusement. I know your excited about that. Right? LOL. So, expect some exciting photos soon. I sure hope that this year many people will try to grow vegetables and herbs at home. Last year, I grew vegetables in containers. I wish that I had larger containers but sometimes you have to make due with what you have. If you don't have room for a backyard garden, I recommend a container garden. This year, I want to try growing plants that Ive never grown before. I would love to try growing mushrooms. I saw Shawn, from the Horticultural Channel, post some mushrooms he had grown. I think he used a mushroom kit. They looked great. Greens wise, Im looking forward to growing some giant green beans this year. How about you? What will you grow?
Onward with Healthy Foodie Stuff!
Vegan News
How do you get your protein?Protein and calcium come from hundreds of plant-based sources. Here is a list of 10 high-protein vegetables that you can add into your life for more energy and to help create vibrant health naturally.
Peas, Spinach, Kale, Broccoli, Sprouts, Mushrooms,
Brussel Sprouts, Artichokes, Asparagus, Corn.
How do you get your omega 3 fats? Flax seed, walnuts, and hemp seeds are good plant sources of omega 3 fat.
Avocados, bananas, barley, brown rice, beans, chickpeas, jarred tomatoes and jarred tomato sauce, leafy greens, dried pasta, flax seed meal, fortified cereal, frozen fruit, jarred fruit, hummus, non-dairy milks, nut butters, nutritional yeast, oatmeal, pita bread, raw almonds, raw walnuts, seasonal fruits and veggies, soy sauce, tofu, tortillas, veggie patties, whole wheat bread.Don't Forget to Eat the Greens
Go Green!
Whats Cooking?
Rice is nice.
Rice and nutrition: A serving of rice contains no fat, cholesterol, or sugars, according to nutrition information from the U.S. Department of Agriculture.
Vegan Mushroom Rice Pilaf
♥ 3 cups water
♥ 2 cups basmati rice
♥ 1 cup vermicelli
♥ 6 dried mushrooms, ground
♥ 1 onion
♥ ¼ cup sliced almonds (optional)
♥ Salt and pepper to taste
*Amounts are approximate. Adjust a little here are there as needed.
I would definitely serve this rice pilaf as a main dish with a side of sweet peas and some hot naan bread. Yummy.
Did You Know?
Dried peas have been a staple of
the human diet since prehistoric times. Peas have been found in
archeological digs in Egypt, Asia, and Rome. A single cup of cooked dried peas in your daily diet provides
65.1% of the recommended daily fiber. They also provide a good amount of
protein, two B-vitamins, and several important minerals. Peas also include
isoflavones, which are helpful in reducing the risk of breast and prostate
cancer.
Vegan Split Pea Soup
From Jenny Sugar, POPSUGAR Fitness
Ingredients
2 1/4 cups green split peas
5 celery stalks, sliced
1 large sweet onion, chopped
1 large clove garlic, minced
8 cups vegetable broth
1 medium sweet potato, peeled and diced
Salt and pepper, to taste
Directions
Potato and Spinach Bake
This recipe is adapted from Susan Voisin's site.
1 medium red potato, cubed into 1/2-inch pieces (can be left unpeeled)
1/4 cup cooked chickpeas
1/4 cup bell pepper, chopped
1 Tbsp red onion, chopped
2 crimini mushrooms, chopped
1/2 tsp fresh rosemary, chopped
1 Tbsp fresh basil leaves, chopped
1/4 tsp ground cumin
1/4 tsp paprika
pinch cayenne
salt, pepper to taste
1 handful fresh spinach
Preheat oven to 350* degrees. Prepare a sheet pan with parchment paper. Combine all of the ingredients, except for the fresh spinach leaves, into a large bowl and mix well. Pour out onto the parchment paper lined pan and spread the mixture out evenly. Bake in oven for 30 minutes turning the vegetables half way through baking time. It's done when you can put a fork easily through a potato. At the end of the baking time cover the potato mixture with the fresh spinach leaves and let cook for a minute or two until wilted.
Broccoli and Non Cheese Sauce Bake
Preheat oven to 375* degrees. Place the broccoli in a baking dish and cover the broccoli with the non cheese sauce. Bake for 20 minutes. Serve warm and enjoy. Non Cheese Sauce is found in Nana's Top Recipes. Click here.
Sprout Wraps
Wrap it up!
Sprouts are real 'Life Vitamins, Minerals, Proteins, and Enzymes. Their nutritional value was discovered by the Chinese thousands of years ago.
Make Spaghetti O's at Home
Whats Baking?
This past week left me enjoying and making homemade bagels
for myself and friends. I had always thought they were hard to make and
best left to the big bakers but I gave it a try and found bagels to be
easy to make and fun. I usually just put orange marmalade an the bagels
but there is also a terrific vegan cream cheese that can be made at home
to compliment the bagels. Bagels made me miss cream cheese which is ultra fattening. Non the less, I missed it. In my efforts to pair up my bagels with some goodness, I searched the Internet for a cream non-cheese that taste good. I finally came across Leanne's site which provided me with the goods.
Rice Pudding with a Twist
Meyer Lemon Rice Pudding
3 cups vanilla almond milk
1/2 cup jasmine rice
3 tablespoons sugar
juice of one Meyer lemon
zest of two Meyer lemons
additional almond milk for serving
Directions
In a medium saucepan, bring 3 cups of almond milk to a light boil. Stir in the jasmine rice and the sugar. Cover and bring the rice to a simmer, then reduce the heat to low. Continue to simmer lightly for 30 minutes or until most, but not all, of the milk is absorbed. Remove the saucepan from the heat and stir in the Meyer lemon juice and the zest. Serve warm or cold with just a bit of almond milk poured over the top.
Serves 4 to 5
How to make oat milk.
Going Back in Time
Rice and nutrition: A serving of rice contains no fat, cholesterol, or sugars, according to nutrition information from the U.S. Department of Agriculture.
Vegan Mushroom Rice Pilaf
by Le Tour de Plants
Ingredients♥ 3 cups water♥ 2 cups basmati rice
♥ 1 cup vermicelli
♥ 6 dried mushrooms, ground
♥ 1 onion
♥ ¼ cup sliced almonds (optional)
♥ Salt and pepper to taste
*Amounts are approximate. Adjust a little here are there as needed.
Did You Know?
Vegan Split Pea Soup
From Jenny Sugar, POPSUGAR Fitness
Ingredients2 1/4 cups green split peas
5 celery stalks, sliced
1 large sweet onion, chopped
1 large clove garlic, minced
8 cups vegetable broth
1 medium sweet potato, peeled and diced
Salt and pepper, to taste
Directions
- Wash and drain the peas, removing any stones.
- Pour the peas, celery, onion, garlic, and veggie broth in a big pot with the top on. Bring to a boil then lower to simmer, cracking the top open slightly.
- Stir occasionally, cooking on low for 2 hours. Add the diced sweet potatoes and cook for another 20 to 30 minutes or until the peas are soft and the soup looks creamy. Season with salt and pepper, and enjoy!
Potato and Spinach Bake
This recipe is adapted from Susan Voisin's site.
1 medium red potato, cubed into 1/2-inch pieces (can be left unpeeled)
1/4 cup bell pepper, chopped
1 Tbsp red onion, chopped
2 crimini mushrooms, chopped
1/2 tsp fresh rosemary, chopped
1 Tbsp fresh basil leaves, chopped
1/4 tsp ground cumin
1/4 tsp paprika
pinch cayenne
salt, pepper to taste
1 handful fresh spinach
Preheat oven to 350* degrees. Prepare a sheet pan with parchment paper. Combine all of the ingredients, except for the fresh spinach leaves, into a large bowl and mix well. Pour out onto the parchment paper lined pan and spread the mixture out evenly. Bake in oven for 30 minutes turning the vegetables half way through baking time. It's done when you can put a fork easily through a potato. At the end of the baking time cover the potato mixture with the fresh spinach leaves and let cook for a minute or two until wilted.
Broccoli and Non Cheese Sauce Bake
Sprout WrapsWrap it up!
Sprouts are real 'Life Vitamins, Minerals, Proteins, and Enzymes. Their nutritional value was discovered by the Chinese thousands of years ago.
Make Spaghetti O's at Home
These healthy Spaghetti O's by Katie are easy to make at home.
High Carb Paul Cooks
Pasta and Mushroom Sauce
Pasta and Mushroom Sauce by Paul.
Artichoke Pesto Pasta Salad
How to Steam Asparagus.
Jamaican Sweet Cornmeal Porridge
4oz fine cornmeal
Pinch of salt
1 cup coconut milk
3 tbsp vanilla extract
Sugar to taste
2 cups of water
Dash of nutmeg
Dash of cinnamon
Mix the cornmeal in 1 cup cold water until smooth and creamy and set aside.
Bring the remainder of the water to a boil and then add the cornmeal mixture slowly
stirring briskly with a spoon while you add the cornmeal. Add a pinch of salt and
allow the mixture to simmer for 15 minutes on a medium flame, constantly stirring
so that no lumps form. Add the coconut milk, vanilla and grated nutmeg to your taste.
Simmer for a further 5 minutes. Sweeten to taste with sugar and serve hot.
Whats Baking?
Rice Pudding with a Twist
Meyer Lemon Rice Pudding
Recipe is from Taste Love & Nourish's site.
Ingredients3 cups vanilla almond milk
1/2 cup jasmine rice
3 tablespoons sugar
juice of one Meyer lemon
zest of two Meyer lemons
additional almond milk for serving
Directions
In a medium saucepan, bring 3 cups of almond milk to a light boil. Stir in the jasmine rice and the sugar. Cover and bring the rice to a simmer, then reduce the heat to low. Continue to simmer lightly for 30 minutes or until most, but not all, of the milk is absorbed. Remove the saucepan from the heat and stir in the Meyer lemon juice and the zest. Serve warm or cold with just a bit of almond milk poured over the top.
Serves 4 to 5
How to make oat milk.
Going Back in Time
