1. Vegan Breakfast #1: Blackberry-Blueberry Mixed Bowl
Palmer, also the author of The Plant-Powered Diet and Plant-Powered Living, has created a delicious blend of ancient grains, coconut, antioxidant-rich blueberries, and blackberries to energize your morning. It's ready in minutes so you don't have to rush out the door. Night of Gluten-Free! Get more delicious vegan breakfasts.
2. Vegan Breakfast #2: Scrambled Eggs with Tofu
If you're all about eggs for breakfast, try Chef Kathleen Brown's plant-based tofu. Rich in plant-based protein, fiber, vitamins A and C, and potassium, this dish is a good source of calcium and iron. I use fortified nutritional yeast for color and flavor, as well as a great source of vitamin B12," Brown shares.
3. Vegan Breakfast #3: Pomegranate Pistachio Pudding Breakfast
If you don't already eat chia seeds, this is the perfect breakfast for you. Nutritionist Amy Golin created this delicious dish that will make you feel like you had dessert for breakfast. She loves it because you can prepare it the night before and the next morning you'll have a delicious, nutritious meal. It's full of protein and fiber to keep you energized!
4. Vegan Lunch #1: Avocado Chickpea Salad Sandwich
Are you a sandwich kind of person? Canadian nutritionist Abby Sharp has you covered for lunch. This chicken salad-inspired veggie sandwich combines chopped avocado and chickpeas instead of chicken, lemon juice and a dash of cayenne pepper. Eat lots of veggies - tomatoes, brussels sprouts, chopped carrots and beets are some of the healthiest veggies you can eat. This lunch is high in fiber, healthy fats, vitamin A and phytochemicals, which are disease-fighting foods.
5. Vegan Lunch No. 2: Black Bean and Quinoa Mango Salad
Palmer serves up this light but satisfying salad, which combines sweet mango and spicy jalape?o peppers, ancient gluten-free grains (quinoa is actually a seed), and healthy spices like turmeric and garlic. This dish is rich in Vitamin C from the peppers and Vitamin A from the mango, two antioxidants that the body uses to prevent chronic disease. This is a great make-ahead lunch that you can prepare once and enjoy for several meals as it keeps in the fridge.
6. Vegetarian Lunch #3: Lunch: lentil patties with cashew cream sauce
If you're craving a burger but don't want meat, try Palmer's lentil patties and you'll be very satisfied. The protein-rich lentils are enlivened by a combination of soy sauce, onion, garlic and Dijon mustard. It's enriched with fiber from lentils, potatoes, oats, whole wheat breadcrumbs, chia seeds and carrots. Instead of a creamy sauce, Palmer uses a nut-based "buttery" sauce made from a blend of cashews and fresh basil, which makes a delicious condiment. Lentils are quick-cooking legumes that are ideal for weeknight meals.
7. Vegetarian Dinner #1: Chickpea and Coconut Curry
So what do vegans eat for their main meal? Nutritionist Whitney English has transformed a rich curry dish into a plant-based dinner. Believe it or not, it comes together in 30 minutes. The combination of sweet potatoes, onions, kale, bell peppers, and brown rice (or quinoa) is spicy, fiber-rich, and full of vitamins A, C, and k. Check out these complete proteins that aren't meat.
8. Vegetarian Dinner #2: Vegetarian Fried Cornmeal Doughnuts
If you like Southern flavors, then you'll love a tasty treat. A simple black bean-based bread that's so easy, you'll have dinner on the table super fast. Walnuts add fiber, protein and healthy fats. As a vegetarian, you can miss out on a lot of nutrients, especially iron, so beans are a good source of these important nutrients. Perfect for a meatless Monday or Tuesday wrap!
9. Vegetarian Dinner #3: Pot Lentil Masala
Need a vegetarian meal, but don't have time to do a lot of prep? What could be easier than dumping the ingredients into the slow cooker and then going home to enjoy the wonderful aroma of curry? With her lentils, Ashe proves that you can turn your favorite dishes into plant-based cuisine. "If you're a fan of India's favorite chicken, you'll love this light, vegetarian version! Loaded with veggies and seasonings