Vegan Cuisine: What’s for Breakfast? Vegetables, fresh from the garden
I made this dish earlier today. This meal can be served for any meal. It’s a low fat, healthy, and delicious. I call it easy vegan cuisine. Guess what? You don’t have to be vegan or vegetarian to eat it. It’s simple, nutritious, and delicious.
What was in it? zucchini squash, cherry tomatoes, and one yellow onion. They all came from my garden. A quick meal that was ready in less than five minutes. I’ll post the simple recipe, along with pictures of the produce, on my vegan recipe website. The recipe should be posted by tomorrow afternoon.
We usually eat fruit for breakfast, but I thought this was a nice change. Smoothies were naturally on the list and yes it was another green smoothie. Our smoothie contained apple juice, kale, peaches, bananas, and strawberries. It was delicious.
I recently added a new client (I occasionally refer to myself as their eating coach) we are working together on her eating habits. She isn’t overweight and is “healthy” by Western standards but she feels that she should be making healthier choices. She’s unsure if she wants to go veggie. I assured her that she can be healthy without being veggie it’s all about the choices she makes. She also wants to cut back on her alcohol consumption. Consuming too much can actually weaken your immune system, is damaging to your heart, liver, vision, many other health related problems.
We’ve had some interesting discussions by email and phone. I make sure that I emphasize that making changes in your eating lifestyle can be challenging. For many it will be best to take baby steps, giving themselves time to make the transition. Being knowledgeable about the foods you are consuming along, and seeing the direct results of the benefits of eating healthier can be extremely helpful. Also learning how easy it is to maintain a healthy eating lifestyle can people the confidence they’ll need to continue. As I tell people I won’t always be around to help a person forever it’s how you perform after I’m gone.
It’s a busy day in the vegan momma household I’m knocking out a few articles and getting ready for vacation. We will be leaving out early Monday morning we’ll be returning the following the following Sunday.
Question: What’s on your menu today?
[tags]vegan cuisine, vegan cooking, vegan recipes, green smoothies[/tags]
on June 28th, 2008 at 11:00 am
That does look delish, Opal! I have veggies for breakfast sometimes too–either in a bowl like this or as a raw veggie juice. I’ve been enjoying greens in my fruit smoothies. This morning I had a fruit smoothie with strawberries, avocado, bananas, ground flax seed, raw, unsweetened coconut, and raw spinach leaves, along with a few ice cubes. Yum-o! I’m loving them! I’ll never look back. ;-) I’ve thought about going vegan or even 100% raw, but I do love cooked foods sometimes (like grilled veggies, etc.)
Oh, enjoy your vacation–you’ll be missed, though!
*smiles*
Michele
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on June 28th, 2008 at 1:09 pm
That looks yummy!
on June 28th, 2008 at 3:17 pm
To bad I live in an apartment. If there was a way, I would probably grow some weeds too. You make yummy looking stuff.
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on June 29th, 2008 at 4:36 pm
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on June 29th, 2008 at 9:14 pm
Hey man it looks really good so i say count me in im coming to your house for breakfast
on June 30th, 2008 at 5:24 am
Mmmm that’s made my mouth water! That would make a great side dish for the BBQ…I’d have to add in an orange pepper or two too :-)
on June 30th, 2008 at 6:32 am
You must be one healthy fellow!
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on June 30th, 2008 at 12:20 pm
Wow — that looks amazing.. Just goes to show that foods that are good for you CAN taste good as well!
on June 30th, 2008 at 11:32 pm
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on July 2nd, 2008 at 6:14 am
Hi there, since you are a top vegon :) can you give me a tip where I can find ingredients for different smoothies ?
on July 4th, 2008 at 9:16 am
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on July 5th, 2008 at 5:15 am
Indeed, that does look yummy! Whats on my menu? I am not sure, it’s 6am, and I just woke up, but I am thinking of starting off the day with an apple for breakfast. :)
on July 5th, 2008 at 4:34 pm
That is a very delicious looking dish. I will definitely try it out for my next meal.
on July 6th, 2008 at 10:15 am
That does look good. I don’t know if i could ever eat that for breakfast though. The smoothie you made sounds really good.
on July 6th, 2008 at 7:50 pm
That looks like one awesome dish. Just looking at it makes me hungry.
on July 7th, 2008 at 12:25 am
Mm! That looks tasty. Quite healthy too! Must add ingredients to shopping list… =]
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on July 8th, 2008 at 11:33 am
That’s a great breakfast idea. I will try this at home. If you want, you can add it to my Food & Wine network - http://www.garlicoon.com .
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on July 8th, 2008 at 12:32 pm
That looks really good. You must have a neat garden. I grew tomatoes last Summer, but didnt this time around. Kinda regret it after the “S outbreak”.
If (and when) i do a garden again, i will make it a big one, with tomatoes, peppers, beans, eggplant, and more.
Will try and stop by more often. Missy.
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on August 11th, 2008 at 9:48 am
I’ve heard that Omega 3 oils are good for anyone suffering from neck pain as they have good anti-inflammatory properties. Anyone out there know any good Vegetarian foods which can help in the same way? Thanks is andance!
on August 11th, 2008 at 10:54 am
That looks delish.I will try this at home.