It’s Cyber Monday and I just have to start this Meatless Monday post with a shout-out to my pals at Vegan Cuts, who make the transition to veganism easier by providing access to vegan food, health and beauty items that we may have never known about – small businesses, ya know!
Today on Vegan Cuts:
- The Snack Boxes & Beauty Boxes are on sale for the first time EVER.
- Grab a 3 or 6 month Snack Box gift subscription.
- Gift subscriptions are available for The Beauty Box – the perfect gift for your compassionate friends and family.
I am also offering a Cyber Monday sale on my Kitchen Coaching and Lifestyle Coaching gift certificates. Get 10% off TODAY ONLY!
Now, about today’s meal plan suggestions…
I have a really nutty work week ahead of me but, somehow, I have ZERO evening obligations which is a minor miracle during the holiday season. I’m going to use this week to keep things simple and nutritious to keep my body nourished for what will soon become even nuttier work days and fun-filled social evenings.
Meatless Monday Meal Plan (12/2/13)
Breakfast
I will be enjoying smoothies and/or oatmeal and porridge for breakfast (I like a hearty, warm breakfast in the morning and a smoothie for a mid-morning snack).
Lunch
My midday meals will be all about easy soups filled with beans and grains. I’ve written about these soups before but, as a reminder, my formula is this:
- 2 cups of vegetable broth
- 1/2 – 1 cup of cooked beans
- 1/2 cup cooked grains
- Handful of raw leafy greens
- 1 cup of fresh salsa
I can eat soup every single day and it’s never the same because I mix up my beans, greens and grains. My Easy Black Bean Miso Soup is super-quick, too.
Dinner
This week the Hippie Bowl will rule my dinners. Here’s what’s in it:
- Beans (includes tofu or tempeh)
- Greens, and
- Grains
Yep, that’s it. Just layer them in a bowl and top it off with an almond, peanut or cashew sauce. Last week I made this quick Hippie Bowl:
I sautéed onion, carrots and celery in olive oil, added cooked pinto beans and then tossed in arugula at the end (with lime juice). I served the beans and grains over udon noodles and topped it off with an almond sauce that included almonds, tamari sauce, lime juice, nutritional yeast and water. Mmm Mmm.
Please share your favorite ways to keep your vegan eating delicious and simple!
