If you have decided to try the Plant-based Whole Food way of eating or if you’re a veteran practitioner, you may know that preparation is key. Sometimes you just don’t have that perfect plant-based meal available and you have to scavenge the pantry and the fridge for possibilities.
In this post you’ll find some easy accessible meals that you can put together quickly. Don’t worry if you don’t have all the ingredients. Just be creative and provide substitutions where needed. Being creative is both resourceful and rewarding.
Creativity and flexibility are to necessary ingredients to enjoy (and survive) a WFPB diet.
Hope you enjoy!
I. HEALTHY VEGAN TUNA SANDWICH
INGREDIENTS
400 grams of chick peas
1/2 of a red onion
2 celery stalks, sliced
1/2 tsp of cayenne pepper
2 tbls of vegan mayo
1 Lemon Juice & Zest
pinch of salt
black pepper
See recipe at
II. YELLOW SQUASH STIR FRY WITH BROWN RICE
INGREDIENTS
2-3 Yellow Squash, sliced
1 red onion, sliced
2 cloves of garlic
seasoning salt
garlic salt
pepper
butter
olive oil
STEPS
Heat butter and oil in a frying pan
Saute squash, onions, and garlic
Add seasoning to taste
Serve over brown rice
(Optional) Add a splash of soy sauce to give it a boost of flavor
III. CHA CHA CHICKPEA SALAD
INGREDIENTS
2 cans of chickpeas drained and Rinsed
1/2 cup of Cilantro
One medium red onion, chopped
2 carrots, shredded or chopped small
2 cups of broccoli, chopped into bite size to pieces
1/2 cup of raisins
1/2 cup of peanuts
Curry Dressing
See full recipe at:
https://greenleaflunchbox.com/?p=96
IV. 1-2-3 Easy Peppers, Onions and Veggie Sausage Fajitas
INGREDIENTS
1 Onion
5 peppers 🌶
1 clove of garlic
5 veggie sausage patties
4-6 tortillas
Seasoning salt
Hummus (optional)
See full recipe at:
https://greenleaflunchbox.com/?p=437
