Whatcha eating WFPB?
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I cooked kidney beans with red lentils in Instant Pot with curry powder and sauteed onions on stove. Added chopped spinach when done to wilt and added to the onions with a can of diced tomatoes, and some minced Thai peppers
Glad I didn't have coconut milk, it was very good without. Had over rice.
Okra would have gone well in this, reminded me of gumbo
Glad I didn't have coconut milk, it was very good without. Had over rice.
Okra would have gone well in this, reminded me of gumbo
vesper818
Nearly Pacifist
Breakfast was a purple sweet potato, a tangerine, and a blueberry kale somewhat-smoothie...
Lunch is undecided as of yet.
Lunch is undecided as of yet.
Does anybody have tips regarding books, websites, or any other ressources that could help with getting more WFPB goodness into my diet?
I have the challenge that basically every day, I have no idea what I should eat. Around 11:00 a.m. I consider what I could have for lunch, and neither I nor my wife typically have any great, new ideas what to make. There are a few standards, like pasta, Chinese, a bowl or Pizza, but none of these are necessarily particularly healthy.
Some inspiration I had in the last time from others included:
- an Enchilada casserole (used this recipe but added sweet potatoes as a base: Mexican Tortilla Casserole (Vegan Enchilada Lasagna) )
- Shakshuka with vegan egg: Best Shakshuka Recipe (Easy & Traditional) | Downshiftology
Also, how do you plan your food? Does anybody do something like make a meal plan for the week and then get to buy the required ingredients? I guess that would be a smart idea and take the indecision out of what you want to eat every day...
So again, if you do have any great links or books I might buy, please let me know....
I have the challenge that basically every day, I have no idea what I should eat. Around 11:00 a.m. I consider what I could have for lunch, and neither I nor my wife typically have any great, new ideas what to make. There are a few standards, like pasta, Chinese, a bowl or Pizza, but none of these are necessarily particularly healthy.
Some inspiration I had in the last time from others included:
- an Enchilada casserole (used this recipe but added sweet potatoes as a base: Mexican Tortilla Casserole (Vegan Enchilada Lasagna) )
- Shakshuka with vegan egg: Best Shakshuka Recipe (Easy & Traditional) | Downshiftology
Also, how do you plan your food? Does anybody do something like make a meal plan for the week and then get to buy the required ingredients? I guess that would be a smart idea and take the indecision out of what you want to eat every day...
So again, if you do have any great links or books I might buy, please let me know....
The above links are all from the forum, including healthier food blogs, the recipe section where there are tons of healthy dishes and
also Bosh TV who have many videos that contain simply delicious meal ideas.
How to plan meals? It all depends on what you like, your budget and how much time you would like to spend on cooking and food prep.
I never plan meals for the week ahead. My best friends are my freezer, my store cupboard. my air fryer and Instant Pot. I have all the basics (herbs, oil, vinegar, spices,etc) and lots of vegetable and fruit in the freezer. I usually use seasonal fruit and vegetables that I buy from discount stores. I make sure that I have pb protein on hand or ingredients to make seitan etc.
I usually plan a meal what I'm going to make either in the morning or mid afternoon. I make sure that I batch cook when a dish takes a long time to cook or prepare. I store whole cooked grains in containers in the fridge or freezer and add when making a huge salad. If I'm making a chilli in the IP, I usually freeze one portion and serve the following day with different added vegetables and or a slice of cornbread. When making a green lentil stew, I will make a cottage pie and the next day serve it with whole grain pasta and extra vegetables.
I like to experiment and never use recipes as they are only a source of inspiration.
On a daily basis my food is simple, wholesome and easy to make. You don't need fancy ingredients to make delicious meals. Be adventurous; don't be classic when making food and give it a twist.
Dr McDougall's site has lots of recipes and he sends out emails with recipes and suggestions on a regular basis...
Recipes Archive - Dr. McDougall
Emma JC
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Recipes Archive - Dr. McDougall
Emma JC
Find your vegan soulmate or just a friend. www.spiritualmatchmaking.com
Thanks a lot to all for the suggestions, especially @shyvas - WOW, that’s really helpful, thousand thanks!!!
Oh, another thing I like to cook is vegan potato goulash, the Hungarian goulash(or actually: Pörkölt)’s “poor cousin”, as it originally is not made with a lot of meat, but rather with cheaper potatoes, veggies, and a little smoked sausage for taste (I typically use smoked tofu):
www.lilvienna.com
Oh, another thing I like to cook is vegan potato goulash, the Hungarian goulash(or actually: Pörkölt)’s “poor cousin”, as it originally is not made with a lot of meat, but rather with cheaper potatoes, veggies, and a little smoked sausage for taste (I typically use smoked tofu):
Vegan Potato Goulash » Little Vienna
This vegan Austrian potato goulash is one of my favorite everyday dishes. It’s filling, healthy (low fat, no sugar), wholesome and soothing.
www.lilvienna.com
Heard Dr Greger mention this as promoted for heart health. Apparently it's being promoted by physicians in Canada!
I had forgotten I had some turmeric orange tea bags in the tea tin so I'm having a cup now along with some sparkling water and a clementine.
I am going to finally have porridge/oats for breakfast after buying them a while ago. I will cook them with water and then have some almond milk and sliced banana on top.
I am going to make air fried potatoes and air fried chickpeas for lunch with a big salad. I have lettuce, cucumber, tomatoes, bell pepper and red onion.
I am going to finally have porridge/oats for breakfast after buying them a while ago. I will cook them with water and then have some almond milk and sliced banana on top.
I am going to make air fried potatoes and air fried chickpeas for lunch with a big salad. I have lettuce, cucumber, tomatoes, bell pepper and red onion.
a tempeh stir fry with a black bean sauce--made from fermented soy beans. I've always been curious about that, and this is my first time making a sauce. Kinda disappointing, they just taste like strong soy sauce 
I can't stand tempeh for some reason. I wish I did like it as it is meant to be very good for you.
I had a WFPB lunch, mashed potatoes with steamed broccoli. I have had a banana, mango and a clementine as well. I have had turmeric tea and green tea to drink. My shopping is arriving about 4pm so I will make some Golden Milk then. My husband is going to have a cup each day too.
I had a WFPB lunch, mashed potatoes with steamed broccoli. I have had a banana, mango and a clementine as well. I have had turmeric tea and green tea to drink. My shopping is arriving about 4pm so I will make some Golden Milk then. My husband is going to have a cup each day too.
I like tempeh, but I don't buy it that often. I like tofu better.
I've had a smoothie with a banana, blueberries, spinach, almond milk and ground flaxseed. For lunch, I'm going to have a chickpea cutlet chopped up in a salad. Dinner likely won't be WF, but that's two out of three, so not too bad.
I've had a smoothie with a banana, blueberries, spinach, almond milk and ground flaxseed. For lunch, I'm going to have a chickpea cutlet chopped up in a salad. Dinner likely won't be WF, but that's two out of three, so not too bad.
my honey loves black bean sauce and he often has it in noodles/veggies at lunch time and sometimes we have it in noodles at dinner - maybe it was the combo with the tempeha tempeh stir fry with a black bean sauce--made from fermented soy beans. I've always been curious about that, and this is my first time making a sauce. Kinda disappointing, they just taste like strong soy sauce
Emma JC
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I was hungry so I just made myself an oyster mushroom stir fry with lots of fresh garlic.
do you have a recipe? I have the fermented beans and just followed the basic recipes. Surprised they say to rinse, even soak then rinse!
I do think both tempeh and the fermented beans had a bitter quality, so maybe they conflicted?
I'm still not much of a fan and only use it because it is really good for ya--and my son really likes it.
Whoa--it is really good marinated in a liquid smoke, sage, thyme and cayenne, then browned on both sides adding marinade as needed till it all absorbs. I use this for tempeh reubens. Rye bread, thousand island dressing, sauerkraut, chese
It also works in tempeh sausage which I posted in recipe section. That's whole food and it's taste doesnt stick out
we just use the jarred black bean sauce in the asian section of the store
Emma JC
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