Sunday, April 4, 2010

Summary

This is my 100's post so I thought I'd do a quick list of some of the food's I've already posted. Anyone who doesn't think there is a lot to eat when you are a vegan should read this. It should be kept in mind that a lot of these things can be cooked in many different ways and combined to make new meals. This applies especially to tofu, but a lot of vegetables and grains as well. Spices are very important in vegan cooking. Similar dishes can taste very different, and plain dishes can be made very interesting depending on what herbs and spices are used.
Okay, here we go:

  • Fruit - i.e. Mangos, bananas, pomegranate, star fruit, melons, pears, kiwis etc.
  • Berries - i.e. blackberries, strawberries, blueberries, raspberries etc.
  • Potatoes - i.e. Mashed, roasted, baked, french fries.
  • Tofu - i.e. scrambled tofu, marinated and baked, fried, etc.
  • Breads - i.e. ancient grains, flax bread, multigrain, whole wheat, sour dough, bagels etc.
  • Sandwiches and wraps- fillings include tomatoes, lettuce, spinach, sprouts, cucumbers, onions, spreads, PB&J etc.
  • Spreads/dips - i.e. hummun, guacamole, hemp spread, tofu based creamy dips, nut butters, preserves etc.
  • Soups - Tomato, vegetable and rice, miso, carrot, mulligatawny, split pea, mushroom barley, carrot, corn chowder, butternut squash etc.
  • Tea, Coffee, Pop, Water, Juice, etc.
  • Cooked vegetables - i.e. artichokes, peas, asparagus, mushrooms, corn, eggplant, broccoli, cauliflower, kale, spinach etc. There are probably a lot out there that you've never tried.
  • Rice - i.e. Brown rice, jasmine rice, tomato rice, pilaf, etc.
  • Faux meat - There are dozens of packaged varieties from a number of different brands. Some are better than others.
  • Baked goods - i.e. Banana bread, cakes, muffins, cookies etc.
  • Pancakes - i.e. Banana, raspberry, chocolate chip, etc.
  • Cereal with soy milk - not all cereals are vegan but many are. i.e. Frosted flakes, All bran, Cheerios, etc.
  • Pasta - With tomato sauce, olive oil, vegetables, pesto, etc.
  • Lentils
  • Couscous
  • Salads
  • Kugel - Kugel recipes often contain egg, but this can be substituted with egg replacer, soft tofu and other options.
  • Veggie burgers and Veggie dogs - available in many restaruants.
  • Dark chocolate - Many brands of dark chocolate bar are vegan, though many are not. Read the ingredients list.
  • Vegetable sushi
  • Falafel
  • Borritos
  • Nuts and seeds - i.e. sunflower seeds, cashews, almonds, pumpkin seeds, pistachios, etc.
  • Crackers
  • Stirfry
  • Beans - i.e. Kidney beans, blackbeans, edamame, chickpeas, etc.

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