Super Simple Supper (Asparagus + Seitan + Leftover Quinoa)

When I’m low on time or patience, I make a really lazy soup out of veggie broth, a bag of broccoli slaw (just the veggie strips – not the dressing, obvs) and some Gardien grilled chick’n, shredded up. It’s done in 5 minutes and not too shabby on the nutrition front!

That looks like a perfect plate. Homemade seitan is the best!

I throw onions, mushrooms, garlic, ginger and lots of veggies (zucchini, carrots etc) in a fry pan to simmer and then stir in a few spoons of black bean sauce with garlic.  I serve it over brown rice or quinoa for a quick lunch/supper.  The leftovers taste just as good!  Your dinner looks lovely too!

If I’m lazy and/or in a hurry, I always default to peanut-y noodles.  Cook up a brown rice pasta shape (or your favorite pasta) with whatever greens or veggies are laying around.  You can either save some of the water on the side or just drain some and start chucking peanut butter, tamari, garlic, and ginger (if you feel like chopping or grating) into the pot.  You can always make a quick, “proper” peanut sauce in another pot, but … Even though it doesn’t quite go with the Asian flavors, I always cover in nutritional yeast.  Pretty much takes as long as it does to cook pasta, give or take.  It’s pretty much my go-to comfort food, too!

Quick meals at our house:

Taco Salad = chopped lettuce, tomatoes, olives, onion, (and whatever veggies you like!) add a can (or homemade) well drained black beans or leftover taco-seasoned “meat”, a bunch of slightly crumbled tortilla chips. Top with salsa and veg sour cream if you need “dressing” but it’s good plain!
Pasta salad = Any plain cooked leftover pasta, as many chopped veggies as you can find in the fridge (or local salad bar). well drained cooked beans, barely-thawed frozen baby peas, sesame seeds or sunflower seeds, sliced green or black olives and an oil-and-balsamic dressing of your choice!
Peanut Noodles = pretty much explained below. We just mix Thai Sweet Chili Sauce, vinegar, brown sugar, grated ginger and peanut butter for our sauce. Add cooked noodles and a package slaw or broccoli slaw. Good hot or cold.
Broccoli Soup = cook chopped broc. in just a little “chicken” style broth ’till soft, mash well, add plant milk and thicken with cornstarch after it comes to a boil (or mashed potato flakes – heh). Any quick-cooking veggie works well here – cauliflower, peas, asparagus tips, whatever…

You should do a post about your love of avocado oil–I notice you use it almost exclusively, and I’d love to hear why!