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What Vegans Eat – Day 240

Breakfast: The Buckwheat Waffle is back on our table with our favorite topping: Smashed Banana! It went with fresh Pink Grapefruit. I sipped on some Jasmine Tea that I had jarred and chilled from the day before.   Daily Green Juice: Kale, Celery, Carrots, Ginger   Dinner: We had been thinking of a Middle Eastern…

Ful: Fava Beans with Garlic, Lemon and Parsley

I first discovered this dish a long time ago while traveling in Israel. Fava Beans have a distinct, cheesy flavor. I am always excited to see it on the menu of Middle Eastern restaurants but it doesn’t happen very often. Of course, I like it best when we make it our way at home. 3…

Cucumber, Tomato Salad with Parsley and Mint

This salad is great on its own, stuffed in a pita bread, or served on top of a bed of greens. One cucumber, chopped in small pieces (peel if not organic) 3 Tomatoes, chopped 1 scallion, chopped 1/2 finely chopped fresh mint 1/2 finely chopped fresh parsley Tahini Dressing In a large bowl mix cucumbers,…

Lemon Chickpea Soup

An easy soup to make that is flavorful and comforting. It goes well with our Middle Eastern Feast. 1 onion, chopped 2 celery stalks, chopped, 1 1/2 cups of cooked chickpeas 4 1/2 cups of water 2 teaspoons of garlic 1 teaspoon onion powder 1/2 teaspoon turmeric 1/2 teaspoon ground coriander 1 Tablespoon dried dill…

Pita Bread, Gluten-Free, Nut-Free

Soft and warm, fresh out of the oven. Enjoy this Pita Bread with our Middle Eastern Feast! 1 cup warm water 1 tablespoon ground flax seeds 1 package active dry yeast (1/4 oz) 2 teaspoons sugar (evaporated cane juice) 3/4 cup sorghum flour plus more (about 2 tablespoons) for handling dough 1/2 cup tapioca flour…

Middle Eastern Feast

Our Middle Eastern Feast is Colorful, Satisfying and Delicious.   Start with the REAL Mezze Platter with Baba Ganoush, Red Pepper Hummus and Cucumber Salad.   Serve with some freshly baked Pita Bread. Ours is gluten-free!   Plain Hummus and the Cucumber, Tomato Salad with Parsley and Mint may be substituted.     Next, go…

What Vegans Eat – Day 239

Breakfast: The morning began with tea. We had come home from California with a gift some family members gave us which they had purchased when in Italy a couple of months before: colorful glass mugs and ceramic spoons. I love drinking tea in glass mugs! I made a pot of Jasmine tea.   Then it…

What Vegans Eat – Day 238

Brunch: Adjusting to the time difference after traveling we got a late start, but a delicious one with Tofu Club Sandwiches made with gluten-free English Muffins, Masala Baked Tofu, Avocado, Raw Onions, Lettuce and Mustard Sauce. We had second servings wrapping the tofu and toppings in the lettuce leaves.   Daily Green Juice:: Kale, Celery,…

What Vegans Eat – Day 237

Breakfast: Back at home we had rolled oats for breakfast. We needed to do some food shopping but still had plenty of good things for a nice breakfast – Rolled Oats with Apples, Figs, Flax Seeds, Almonds and Soy Milk with Bai Mu Dan White Tea.   Daily Green Juice: So glad I made some…