This Is Why You're Thin!

Thai Salad with Marinated Tempeh

2011-11-14T13:13:00.000-08:00

"This huge salad was my post workout lunch today. It’s full of leafy greens, veggies, some fruit, topped with peanut sauce marinated tempeh, and dressed with the slightest drizzle of sesame oil and rice vinegar. Totally yummy and fantastically filling!"

Recipe at The Hippie Inside

Lunchtime Trio

2011-11-10T10:22:00.000-08:00

"A trio of toasted breads with different toppings: one with lightly grilled vegan cheddar, second one with mashed avocado with a pinch of salt and tomato and the third one with sunflower butter. Accompanied by a salad of sliced cooked beetroot and rocket. Peppermint tea brewed with a couple of slices of apple is assisting me in digesting the spread."

From Nutty Crunch.

Green Protein Smoothie

2011-11-07T15:19:00.000-08:00

A Green Protein Smoothie from Live Love Laugh. You could make this vegan by replacing the milk and cottage cheese with nondairy milk and silken tofu!

Healthy Ice Cream

2011-11-03T15:14:00.001-07:00

"Today I woke up, decided I wanted ice cream for breakfast. Whipped out my blender and the frozen bananas, and VOILA. Craving satisfied." From Going Raw: A University Student's Experience.

Healthy Peanut Butter Freezer Cookies

2011-09-26T16:00:00.000-07:00

Here is one of Charissa's favorite good-for-you cookie recipes, Healthy Peanut Butter Freezer Cookies, from her blog Colourful Palate.

You could try making this recipe vegan by substituting agave for the honey. I also imagine you could substitute other nut or seed butters for the peanut butter.

Bulgur Salad with Pecans, Orange, and Mint

2011-09-21T09:40:00.000-07:00

Bulgur is whole wheat that has been cleaned, parboiled, dried, and cracked. It is fast-cooking and has a nutty taste and chewy texture. Try it in this Bulgur Salad with Pecans, Orange, and Mint, from Ginger Beat.

Kale Obsession!

2011-09-20T13:46:00.001-07:00

Lindsey writes, "I could eat this a thousand times a day! Kale, crimini mushrooms and pine nuts sauteed in a little bit of gyoza sauce. I'm a recovering addict and gained 60lbs when I stopped using. I'm rebuilding my diet with an emphasis on whole foods. I'm absolutely loving learning how to properly take care of myself for the first time in my life, kale being my new obsession."

No Regrets Chocolate Sundae

2011-07-15T10:36:00.000-07:00

No Regrets Chocolate Sundae, from Liv(e) Love Laugh. Use nondairy milk and agave to make this healthy treat vegan.

Homemade Almond Milk

2011-06-13T14:00:00.001-07:00

Charissa from Colourful Palate writes us, "One of the biggest switches I have done is swapping out dairy/cow's milk for homemade milk. That alone is not only healthier, but it has decreased my calories a great deal. Here is the link to a post I did about How to Make Almond Milk."

Rice and Beans Plate

2011-06-09T08:55:00.000-07:00

"My name is Sarah and I am a gluten-free vegan. I have two blogs: VaVaVegan, which is my daily blog, and This Is What I Eat, which is a photo journal of delicious vegan food that I eat and make for others. Recently I've been really focusing on living a whole foods-based lifestyle, enjoying clean, nutritious foods that fuel me for whatever activities I'm doing (which include running, training with my trainer and even just working long days on my feet). I want to show people that vegan food is not only delicious, but can provide a well-balanced and nutrition-packed diet.

"The photo I wanted to submit is a Rice and Beans plate I've been enjoying regularly lately. It is 1/2 cup cooked rice, 1/2 cup cooked kidney beans, a handful of spinach, a handful of steamed broccoli topped with a half of an avocado. It looks beautiful and tastes as good as it looks!"

Grilled Avocados and Corn Relish

2011-06-07T09:22:00.000-07:00

Darcy from She Sings at the Table writes, "Here is a photo of a recent healthy dinner creation: Grilled Avocados and Corn Relish.

Butternut Squash Lasagna

2011-06-05T11:19:00.001-07:00

Butternut Squash Lasagna -- a healthy "lasagna" made from layers of butternut squash! This dish was inspired by a recipe my sister-in-law sent me from her local newspaper. I made it nutritarian and vegan by leaving out the oil, salt, and cheese.

Sprouted Flavorful Spring Rolls

2011-06-01T08:00:00.000-07:00

Sprouted Flavorful Spring Rolls filled with mint, carrot, cucumber, pear, and fenugreek sprouts.

From Sweet Salty Spicy.

Tofu and Sprouted Mung Meatballs

2011-05-31T08:50:00.000-07:00

Meirav writes, "I was challenged to make something vegan other than edamame (that's what my friend thought vegans eat...) for a party, so I made these baked Tofu and Sprouted Mung Meatballs from tofu, sprouted mung beans and steamed carrots and peas. They turned out spicy and lovely, filling and healthy!"

Raw Love Tarts

2011-05-27T09:15:00.000-07:00

Delicious-looking Raw Love Tarts from Eat Drink Better.

Indian Eggplant

2011-05-25T08:35:00.000-07:00

Meirav from Le Petits Chef Vegan sends us a new recipe: "It's called Indian Eggplant and it's quite lovely and simple...you can serve these as they are or with tomatoes or tomato sauce."

On-the-Go Protein Bars

2011-05-21T16:40:00.000-07:00

On-the-Go Protein Bars, made with almonds, flax, fruit, coconut, and peanut butter.

From LiveLoveLaugh.

Ratatouille

2011-05-19T11:12:00.000-07:00

"Ratatouille is delicious as leftovers. It can be eaten cold or warm. Serve it as a meal on its own, with rice, couscous or pasta, or as a side dish."

From Sweet Salty Spicy.

Quinoa Pilaf

2011-05-17T09:08:00.000-07:00

Quinoa Pilaf with sauteed onions, carrots, celery, baby spinach, green beans and mushrooms, topped with cool sliced avocado.

"My new favorite staple! I try to make a big batch in the beginning of the week and munch on it whenever I need a quick meal!" writes Jennifer in New Jersey.

Raw Collard-Wrapped Spring Rolls

2011-05-16T12:01:00.000-07:00

Selene writes, "What can I say about these raw collard-wrapped spring rolls with their yummy gingery dipping sauce? I love love love spring rolls and even though I'm gluten-free, they're one thing I always eat. So I thought I'd better make a version that was gluten-free and that, rather than being deep fried, was filled with flavor and all sorts of healthy things!"

Raw Collard-Wrapped Spring Rolls

Red Cabbage with Carrot Curls

2011-05-13T10:12:00.000-07:00

Red Cabbage with Carrot Curls. "This salad is light but filling, crunchy with its fresh veggies and tasty with the tangy dressing."

From Simply Cooked.

Iron Bomb Salad

2011-05-10T15:47:00.000-07:00

"I've got a lovely recipe for an even lovelier salad which is raw and insanely full of nutrients. It's called the Iron Bomb Salad!"

Vegan Tacos

2011-05-09T08:51:00.000-07:00

Marissa writes, "Here's a picture of my dinner today. Vegan tacos with pinto beans, greens, spicy homemade salsa, and fruit salad with pear, pineapple, and apricot."

Pumpkin Oat Pancakes

2011-05-08T11:31:00.001-07:00

Pumpkin Oat Pancakes -- "healthy pancakes made without refined white flour or any sugar/sweetener at all." Instead they are made with oats and pumpkin! From Veg*n Foods and Other Stuff from a Former Fat Girl.

Sweet Potato, Beets & Green Beans

2011-05-02T18:02:00.000-07:00

This simple collection of healthy vegetables makes a beautiful side dish: steam cubed sweet potatoes, beets, and green beans separately, then arrange on a serving platter and sprinkle with fresh lemon juice and pumpkin seeds. Lovely!

Choconana Smoothie

2011-04-11T11:14:00.000-07:00

Choconana Smoothie, submitted by Charissa from Colourful Palate!

Yumm! Bowl

2011-04-06T06:39:00.000-07:00

Brown rice, black beans, zucchini, spinach, tomatoes, salsa, cilantro, and a little scoop of Original Yumm! Sauce, from my favorite Cafe Yumm!

Zesty Three Bean and Sweet Potato Chili

2011-04-03T15:43:00.000-07:00

Recipe at Elise's Kitchen.

Cucumber-Blackberry Balsamic Salad

2011-02-15T19:19:00.000-08:00

A pretty combination from LivLoveLaugh.

Fruit Salad

2010-12-15T07:00:00.000-08:00

Mikaela writes, "This fruit salad was glorious, the yoghurt was so natural and fresh tasting, not masked by all those artificial sweeteners and thickeners. It was entirely pure citrus yoghurt. It has strawberries, blood orange, grapefruit and watermelon and mint. Yum this meal was delicious....And so pretty :)"

Chickpea & Broccoli Couscous Salad

2010-12-01T07:10:00.000-08:00

Amy from Fit and Fabulous at Forty shares this lunchtime favorite of hers: Chickpea & Broccoli Couscous Salad.

Quinoa and Kale Stuffed Peppers

2010-11-29T08:25:00.000-08:00

Quinoa and Kale Stuffed Peppers.

Pomegranate Cranberry Relish

2010-11-24T11:34:00.001-08:00

Raw Pomegranate Cranberry Relish, submitted by Melissa. "Perfect for Thanksgiving or Christmas!"

Pumpkin Seed Pate

2010-11-24T09:44:00.000-08:00

Karen writes, "This Pumpkin Seed Pate was delicious on 'cheesy' rice crackers and goes well in a leafy salad."

Pumpkin Spice Trail Mix

2010-11-18T08:20:00.000-08:00

"I decided to add pumpkin to my regular trail mix recipe and it is absolutely delicious!" Pumpkin Spice Trail Mix from Sweet Salty Spicy.

Chocolate Hemp Shake

2010-11-16T08:07:00.000-08:00

Melissa writes that her Chocolate Hemp Shake is a "nourishing, plant-protein power house of a shake! and tasty too :)"

Stuffed Lychee with Citrus Coriander and Chili

2010-11-08T08:23:00.000-08:00

Stuffed Lychee with Citrus Coriander and Chili, submitted by Dave, who previously brought us Pestomole!

Heavenly Raw Pudding

2010-11-05T08:15:00.000-07:00

Heavenly Raw Pudding, made with chia seeds, bananas, pecans, and dates, from Le Petits Chef Vegan.

Roasted Beets

2010-11-04T13:03:00.000-07:00

Veggie Gobbler from Australia writes, "Here is a photo of some beets (we call them beetroot in Australia) from my garden that I roasted. The link explaining what I did is here."

Blueberry Explosion Muffins

2010-11-03T08:05:00.000-07:00

Selene shares with us her recipe for gluten-free, vegan, sugar-free, oil-free Blueberry Explosion Muffins. Selene writes, "They're light, fluffy and generally delicious. If you're looking for a chocolate-y treat, swap out the blueberries for 1/2c-2/3c vegan chocolate chips."

Stuffed Peppers

2010-11-01T08:40:00.000-07:00

Vegan Stuffed Peppers from Sweet Salty Spicy.

Sweet Potato Chili

2010-10-28T14:25:00.000-07:00

"Filling and delicious, totally veggie!"

Submitted by Alex.

Quinoa With Asparagus, Dates & Orange

2010-10-25T16:41:00.000-07:00

This Quinoa With Asparagus, Dates & Orange recipe is from Vegan Grrl, who says it is "one of my favourite recipes and a staple for picnics, potlucks and any event where omnivores are present. They love this."

Vegan Hors D'Oeuvres

2010-10-12T16:47:00.000-07:00

Nikki writes, "The photo I am submitting is one of my latest and greatest recipes, and it is a tasty little hors d'oeuvre with avocados, tomatoes, fresh mint, spices, vegan 'Monterrey Jack cheese', all on freshly baked whole wheat baguette. SO delicious. I took them into work for all my meat-loving coworkers who loved them and wanted to steal my recipe!"

Simple Med Salad

2010-10-12T16:44:00.001-07:00

A colorful salad made with tomatoes, bell peppers, cucumber, green olives, and a mix of seeds.

Check out the recipe at Le Petits Chef Vegan.

Gan Jang Du Bu

2010-10-12T16:37:00.000-07:00

Dana writes, "I'm an English teacher in South Korea and this past week my students have been learning about nutrition, obesity, and meal planning in English. I used the site This Is Why You're Fat to show them some examples of bad eating. That's when I came across your site. I love the healthy inspiration! I'm not a vegetarian, but I reguarly cook veggie meals.

"Here is a photo of a meal I made a few nights back. In Korean it's called 'Gan jang du bu' (roughly translates to "savory tofu"). It's tofu+watercress+black rice in a soy-sesame sauce."

Carrot Fries

2010-10-12T16:23:00.000-07:00

Carrot Fries - delicious and incredibly healthy! A great substitute for deep fried potatoes! More pics and the recipe at A Healthy Endeavor.

Spiced Pumpkin Oats

2010-09-30T07:39:00.000-07:00

Now that the weather is turning colder and the markets are filled with pumpkins and winter squash, these Spiced Pumpkin Oats sound just right!

"I made myself a batch of squash puree to make delicious oats, which from hereon we shall refer to as 'squashy oats', which sounds both disgusting and unintelligible, but which I assure you is delicious, filling and nutritious..."

Read the full recipe at Funny Fat Faithful Foodie.

Carrot Spinach Salad

2010-09-27T08:15:00.000-07:00

Carrot Spinach Salad

Submitted by Holly

Seitan & Spinach

2010-09-23T08:19:00.000-07:00

Seitan & Spinach with brown rice (from the cookbook Veganomicon).

Submitted by Stephanie.

Raw Stuffed Peppers

2010-09-20T08:25:00.000-07:00

Raw Stuffed Peppers, another submission by Holly, who did not include links to any recipes. Anyone have any idea what this yummy-looking raw stuffing could be?

Sushi Rice Bowl

2010-09-16T14:11:00.000-07:00

This Sushi Rice Bowl from "So Many Veggies, So Little Time" (I know the feeling!) is made with brown sushi rice, chickpeas, avocado, veggies, and a homemade mustard wasabi dressing. It's garnished with pickled ginger and herbs. "It has all sorts of good ingredients that taste good, and make me feel good, too!"

Roasted Veggie Pizza

2010-09-13T07:57:00.000-07:00

This pizza made from leftover roasted veggies exemplifies frugality (the 4th meal from one batch of cooking!), good health, and good taste. To make it vegan, I would substitute a vegan ricotta made from tofu or nuts.

More pictures and a great-looking cauliflower dish at Munching Madness!

Pestomole

2010-09-09T08:45:00.000-07:00

Now this one I can't wait to try! This is Pestomole: a pesto sauce made from all whole foods using avocado instead of oil.

How brilliant is that? Pestomole's creator, Dave, tells me it "has become a favorite among my circle of friends and family. It freezes really well too. We make a lot during the summer when basil is plentiful and put a bunch in the freezer for winter."

Run and get the recipe at Le Chateau Soleil.

Stir-Fried Veggies with Brown Rice

2010-09-07T15:24:00.000-07:00

"Farm-fresh seasonal veggies stir fried with brown rice."

Submitted by Stephanie.

Tajadas

2010-09-03T14:10:00.000-07:00

Liz writes, "Here is one of my recent attempts at making a local specialty: tajadas, one of the many ways in which plantains are served in Nicaragua. In my vegetarian version, crispy plantain strips are topped with refried beans, soy 'hamburger', shredded cabbage, and my homemade hot sauce. Plantains are a staple of the Nicaraguan diet, served at pretty much every meal. As tajadas, they are a lot like nachos and can be heaped with any yummy topping.

"I wrote about tajada night and my homemade hot sauce at Las Frutas de Paraiso."

Quinoa Pasta

2010-09-02T15:09:00.000-07:00

Gluten-free quinoa pasta with sundried tomatoes, asparagus and lima beans.

Submitted by Lauren from Ginger is the New Pink.

Stir-Fried Veggies and Polenta

2010-08-31T10:26:00.000-07:00

Stir-Fried Veggies and Polenta.

Submitted by Stephanie.

Raw Pineapple Kiwi Parfait

2010-08-30T10:29:00.000-07:00

Raw Pineapple Kiwi Parfait.

Another submission by Holly, who did not send along any website or recipe links. Anyone want to take a stab at figuring out what this might be made of? Anyone have recipe links to something similar? It looks lovely!

Kale Salad

2010-08-27T13:24:00.000-07:00

Raw Kale Salad with Sun Dried Tomato Flax Cracker

Submitted by Holly*

*Holly didn't include a recipe with this submission, but I sure wish I had one! Does anyone have a raw kale salad recipe that looks like this?

Veggie Pesto Sandwich

2010-08-26T08:55:00.000-07:00

Liz writes, "This isn't the most beautiful sandwich, but it was so tasty! My first attempt at baking homemade bread somehow yielded a crusty flat loaf, which ended up being perfect for a serious sandwich. Pesto from my own basil, plus shredded carrots, sliced cucumber, homegrown arugula and a slice of mozzarella: a deliciously simple sandwich!"

To make it vegan, substitute some vegan mozzarella or some avocado!

Whole Wheat Pasta with Broccoli & Peppers

2010-08-24T08:44:00.000-07:00

Whole wheat pasta with steamed broccoli and red pepper.

Submitted by Linda.

Growing Your Own Garden

2010-08-23T08:36:00.000-07:00

Kale is a spring garden.

"Grow your own backyard garden for the fun and health of it!"

Sweet Potato Black Bean Tacos

2010-08-18T15:15:00.000-07:00

Spicy black bean & sweet potato filling wrapped in a corn tortilla.

From Full of Beans.

Stuffed Papaya

2010-08-16T12:08:00.000-07:00

Homemade Stuffed Papaya and Guacamole with Whole-Wheat Tortilla Chips.

The recipe and another for a simple asparagus stir-fry are at NathanOnline.

(A million apologies to Nathan and the next few submitters, for losing your submissions in my old email program and just discovering them last week!!)

Sauerkraut

2010-08-12T14:21:00.000-07:00

"My name is Terita, I'm a vegan living in San Diego and I took this photograph for my food blog, Vegetable Mine. It shows my homemade, probiotic-rich sauerkraut as part of a light summer meal that I gobbled up shortly after taking the photo :)"

I couldn't find a recipe for the homemade sauerkraut on Terita's blog, but there is one at Wild Fermentation. I've been reading a lot about the health benefits of fermented foods lately, but haven't gotten up the courage to try making my own!

Portobello Burgers

2010-08-10T12:52:00.000-07:00

Hannah writes, "This is my version of a vegetarian burger. Not exactly raw food material, but vegetarian style for sure, and a damn good one at that!

"This takes about 10-15 minutes of prep and cooking combined. A toasted bun with a panfried portobello mushroom (not actually panfried, but over a pan and cooked with the help of some water), topped with two layers of thinly sliced avocados, and some panfried (again not actually fried with oil) minced tofu. The tofu was cooked with a dash of hoisin sauce, a couple of shakes of hot sauce, and a pinch of chili pepper flakes. Add a dash of pepper to both the mushroom and the tofu topping. Enjoy!"

A Tropical Snack

2010-08-09T10:45:00.000-07:00

Pineapple with unsweetened organic coconut and almonds.

Submitted by Columbus Food Revolution.

Lemony Baked Tofu

2010-08-08T15:06:00.000-07:00

Cadry writes, "The secret to this Lemony Baked Tofu with Rosemary is in the pressing and the long baking time. It gives the tofu such a wonderful give and texture that is, dare I say, succulent. It's great on its own, in a salad, or on a sandwich. You can find the recipe on my blog Cadry's Kitchen.

Left Over Quinoa Salad

2010-08-04T06:50:00.000-07:00

Laura, from Food From a Former Fat Girl writes, "One of my favorite things to do with left over quinoa is turn it into a bright and healthy salad. This makes a very filling lunch, and you can add pretty much any vegetable that you like."

Roasted Chickpeas

2010-08-03T08:05:00.000-07:00

Jackie wanted to share a quick, easy, yummy snack food with you, readers: Roasted Chickpeas!

"They are a great substitute for salty snacks!" she says.

BodyRock TV

2010-08-02T08:35:00.000-07:00

Mandy wrote this from Seoul:

"...there is a website that I've discovered that has been a life saver since I moved here. The gym in our area is incredibly expensive and running hurts my knees, so I was at a loss as to how to stay fit. Luckily I found Zuzana! Her blog is full of fun, short exercise routines that can be done in your own house with minimal or zero equipment. They are also incredibly intense, so even 15 minutes feels like sweating at the gym for an hour or more."

Follow the link to Body Rock TV for Zuzana's inspiring videos of short interval workouts you can do at home using your own body weight and minimal equipment.

Thanks, Mandy!

Raw Not-sagna

2010-08-01T15:00:00.000-07:00

"Raw Not-sagna, a lovely treat my girls whipped up for me!"

Submitted by Julie, from Gluten-Free Vegan Family.

Macaroni-N-Broccoli

2010-07-29T07:30:00.001-07:00

Instead of macaroni and cheese, try this pasta dish made with blended broccoli, garlic, and lemon juice tossed with whole wheat macaroni. Check out the recipe at Munching Madness!

Strawberry Ice Cream

2010-07-24T05:19:00.001-07:00

Really? Yes, when it's raw, vegan and sugar-free!

Picture and recipe submitted by Green Beans and Jam.

A Simple Pasta Dish

2010-07-08T06:03:00.001-07:00

Rotini pasta with extra virgin olive oil, zuchini, asparagus, sun-dried tomatoes (rehydrated with vegetable broth), Italian-seasoned canned tomatoes, fresh basil, and a little SoySations parmesan-style shreds.

(Submitted by Robin)

A Healthy Lunch

2010-07-06T11:00:00.000-07:00

A fresh veggie platter with Red Pepper and White Bean Hummus, from The Year of the Vegan.

Cheesy Tahini Broccoli

2010-07-05T12:32:00.000-07:00

Marinated broccoli smothered in a creamy cheesy tahini sauce -- raw, vegan and gluten-free. Recipe, including instructions on making your own raw tahini can be found at Veganlicious.

Bursting-with-Veggies Omelet

2010-06-21T07:13:00.000-07:00

Terita is a whole foods vegetarian who runs a website and blog called the Ten Ingredient Project, about simple unprocessed meals made from fewer than ten ingredients. "I believe that vegetable and fruits deserve to be the main course at every meal!"

Here is her picture of a bursting-with-veggies local omelet she made recently. "The strawberries grew in my state, the eggs were laid in my neighboring town, and the baby kale is from my backyard!"

Super Chunky Vegetable Sauce

2010-06-16T07:21:00.000-07:00

Laura wrote in a while back, "We’re moving in two weeks, and we’re on a mission to use up what we have, without buying more, so that we won’t have to move food. This makes it a challenge sometimes to come up with a healthy meal, because you end up with a lot of odds and ends that don’t really go together. Today I put together the rest of our vegetables into a chunky healthy sauce, full of onions, garlic, zucchini, artichoke hearts, and tomatoes. It was colorful, flavorful, healthy, and oh so good served over a bit of Israeli couscous."

Find the recipe at Vegan Foods and Other Stuff From a Former Fat Girl.

A Simple, Healthy Dinner Plate

2010-06-01T22:00:00.000-07:00

From Ilana: "I am OBSESSED with making colorful and healthy meals - I get so excited to see all the colors of food down on a plate! I was really excited about yesterday's dinner so I kind of wanted to share it with the world - no joke I actually text messaged my friends and my boyfriend to tell them how excited I was about this food. It's potentially the simplest dinner in the world but I could not be happier!

"I love eating a lot of green and I really love to highlight the fresh and uncomplicated taste of vegetables! On my plate, purple grapes, a huge carrot, grilled asparagus on top of fresh baby spinach, steamed broccoli rabe, mashed roasted yam with cinnamon, and a wedge of lemon to squeeze all over everything. It just LOOKS healthy and delicious, and it totally is!!

"Also I blog about my meals and correcting my eating problems at my blog, Love, La."

Mango Nice Cream

2010-06-01T21:42:00.000-07:00

Selene sends this one to welcome in warmer weather: "Combining two of my favorite things about summer - mangoes and ice cream, this raw vegan ice cream is rich, super creamy and is easily made with only three ingredients!"

Recipe can be found at Veganlicious!

Crunchy Collard Wrap

2010-05-23T22:11:00.000-07:00

Octavio writes, "This is my delicious collard wrap! In case you haven’t discovered it yet, collards make the best crunchy wraps...and the potential filling combinations are endless. I like to stuff it with protein like seeds and sprouts, plus avocados and sometimes a creamy nut sauce."

Find out how to make it at Healthy Simple Meals.

Raw Chili

2010-05-20T20:07:00.000-07:00

Selene writes, "Here's a photo of a bowl of the lazy chef's raw vegan chili. I discovered that using my food processor I could get away with never having to chop things again! Who knew??"

Recipe and a raw vegan daily meal plan at Veganlicious!

Yummy Greens Bowl

2010-05-16T17:34:00.001-07:00

Nichole writes, "I made this Yummy Greens Bowl for dinner the other night and it turned out so tasty!

"It was a simple bed of quinoa topped with sauteed kale and mushrooms, carrots, cilantro, sesame seeds and tahini salad dressing. Quick to throw together and super-satisfying."

Tofu Steak Ensalada

2010-05-09T22:25:00.001-07:00

Kiki sent in this picture and recipe link for Tofu Steak Ensalada.

Hearty Asparagus Soup

2010-05-03T21:04:00.000-07:00

Hearty Asparagus Soup from Cadry's Kitchen.

Scrambled Tofu with Grilled Vegetables

2010-04-26T12:57:00.000-07:00

Laura writes, "This was my lunch today. It came together in minutes, was filling, healthy, and totally vegan!"

Find the recipe at her blog, Food from a Former Fat Girl.

Bush Berry Parfait

2010-04-20T21:26:00.000-07:00

Kiki Thompson submitted this photo of Bush Berry Parfait, a dessert made with silken tofu and mixed frozen berries. Visit the recipe at Tofu'N'Collards.

Lettuce Wraps with Baked Tofu Cubes

2010-04-14T22:18:00.000-07:00

Lettuce wraps with baked tofu cubes, veggies, and whole wheat noodles.

(submitted by Laura)

Raw Zucchini Linguine

2010-04-13T23:10:00.001-07:00

Selene sent us this recipe for Raw Zucchini Linguine with Creamy Pesto Sauce "in celebration of the warm weather we're having here in Toronto!"

Sprout Salad

2010-04-11T13:55:00.000-07:00

Laura writes, "I keep a never-ending jar of mixed sprouts (quinoa, red lentils, brown lentils, mung beans, chick peas) going pretty much all the time. It makes it so easy to make a healthy and filling lunch. This particular salad had a bit of red cabbage, a few spoons of left over Israeli couscous, and half of a chopped tomato. I topped it with a spritz of olive oil and a few shakes of balsamic vinegar. Yum!"

Visit Food From a Former Fat Girl for the recipe!

Vegan Spinach Quiche

2010-03-25T18:52:00.000-07:00

Selene sent us a picture of her dinner from last night - "a vegan, gluten-free spinach quiche. It was super easy to make and incredibly light, fluffy and all-around delicious. The recipe for it can be found

Sweet Potato Chard Balls

2010-03-22T19:40:00.000-07:00

Sweet Potato Chard Balls on top of whole wheat pasta. Read all about it at Ginger Beat!

Emerald City Salad

2010-03-18T18:28:00.000-07:00

Megs from The Starfish Project sent us her favorite salad. "I always make a big container of it Sunday night and it gets me through all my lunches for the week at work. It's never been so quick and easy to eat right at work; the salad has everything you need: dark leafy greens, wild rice and veggies! You can also add nuts and dried fruit if allergies allow, or it is great just topped with half an avocado. Here is therecipe!"

Basil Mung Bean Salad

2010-03-14T13:01:00.000-07:00

Iris sent in this photo of a beautiful Basil Mung Bean Salad she made. "It's simple to make, but tastes delicious!"

Find the recipe at The Daily Dietribe.

Cooking With Color

2010-03-09T22:36:00.000-08:00

Ishita writes, "This beautiful stir fry is the base for my special Thai curry whose recipe I make up every time I cook!

"Just look at the colors! What's not to like? Cooking with color is the best part of creating my own meals, and it keeps my diet well balanced and me happy!"

Quinoa Tabouleh

2010-03-05T06:48:00.001-08:00

Ventures With Veggies made this colorful tabouleh-inspired salad with leftover quinoa, diced carrots, cucumber, peppers, and some diced apple and raisins for sweetness. "The result was tasty, delicious, healthy, and filling!"

Check out the recipe, called Hippie Tabouleh!

Oven Roasted Brussels Sprouts

2010-03-03T22:13:00.001-08:00

More oven roasted goodness! Molly Lee writes, "I made these oven-roasted brussels sprouts for dinner tonight. They were incredible! I think even people who think they don't like brussels sprouts would enjoy these...

"To make them, cut off the brown ends of your fresh sprouts and any old-looking leaves. Drop them into boiling water and cover. After 3 minutes, drain them quickly and replace the water with cold water to stop them from overcooking.

"Cut in half and toss with some olive oil and salt. Lay them out in a single layer on a baking sheet and put in a hot, 425 degree oven, for about 30 minutes, stirring them around occasionally.

"Remove when they're gorgeously brown. They're incredible!"

Roasted Acorn Squash and Brussels Sprouts

2010-02-28T12:51:00.000-08:00

Hi Jennifer,

Iris at The Daily Diettribe writes, "I've been making Roasted Acorn Squash and Brussels Sprouts a lot lately. Adding just a drizzle of olive oil, salt, and pepper, and allowing it to roast until it begins to caramelize creates a sweet and delicious snack. And the brussel sprouts taste great cold the next day!"

Follow the link above to the recipe!