Seitan, sometimes known as “mock duck” or “wheat meat” is a high-protein vegan dish that resembles meat in texture. You can use seitan as you would chicken or tofu and the flavors can be easily adjusted with herbs or spices to suit any dish you enjoy.
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Homemade Snack Bars
Kids will love this homemade snack bar and you can send it with them to school, confident that the fiber, protein, and heart-healthy fat will keep them full and energized to help them focus on learning and playing all day long. Tip: Prep these over the weekend and use for snacks throughout the week.
Spicy Stuffed Peppers
When we say spicy to describe this entree, we mean it in the sense of “full of flavor,” not “hot.” If you like things hot, kick it up a notch with a little jalapeno or by choosing a hot salsa over a mild. Easy to tweak to your tastes, this south-of-the-border gem will set your tongue dancing.
Warm Soba Salad
By massaging the kale with part of the oil, you can tenderize the leaves and draw out a wonderful flavor. Use a mandolin to easily slice the Brussels sprouts without endangering your fingers…remembering, of course, to use the manufacturer’s finger guard.
Quinoa Granola
Many granolas are packed with sugar and fat, but this lightly sweetened, high-protein variety is a treat you can enjoy without fear. Eat alone or with non-fat, plain yogurt and fresh fruit.
Cashew-Stuffed Mushrooms
To get the most out of the mushroom stems, chop them finely and add them to the rice mixture. Black rice requires a longer cooking time, like brown, so be sure to leave time in your cooking schedule to make sure your appetizers arrive on your counter before your guests ring your doorbell! Tip: Black […]
Mujaddara
This variation on a classic dish from the Middle East uses caramelized onion in place of deep-fried onions for a healthier version that loses none of the flavor.
Vegan Peanut Butter Pancakes
Lightly sweet and delightfully nutty, these pancakes will fill you up and keep you there. Remember that the best topping for pancakes is fresh fruit: bananas and mango are high-sugar fruits that will guarantee that you won’t miss syrup. Tip: You can make oat flour by grinding rolled oats in a food processor.