piecesinprogress:

3 Step Veggie Chili!

This chili tasted fantastic and was really easy to make. I just had to throw everything in the pot and go relax while it took care of itself. Using low sodium seasoning makes a big difference, the one I mention here is only 210 grams per serving whereas regular ones were 650 grams (a big difference when you’re using 4 servings of it)! Make sure you dice the jalapeno pepper up small (if you don’t want it super spicy just omit that ingredient)!!

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I consider one serving of this to be a snack or side dish sized portion.

To make it a full meal (besides doubling the portion size) try some of these options:

• brown rice chili bowl
• chili tacos
• chili salads with toppings like avocado & cheese
• chili sloppy joe sandwiches
• baked chili: put the whole thing in a baking dish, layer with cheese and sour cream and bake 10 minutes until cheese is bubbly
• chili nachos (try making your own healthy tortilla chips by slicing and baking low carb tortillas for 5-10 minutes)

For more vegetarian friendly protein packed meals go here:

http://piecesinprogress.tumblr.com/pescetariantproteins

Blech, you don’t even need that fake meat stuff. Just a ton of beans (I use about 5 cans). Chop up some veggies, throw that shit in a crockpot with a few spices (no pre-mixed shyte) and bam, delicious, protein-filled, non-preservative, non-fake vegan chili.

ultimateveganfitnessandhealth:

morethanveggies:

Walnut & coconut bites! Almost raw and packed with protein :) A healthier alternative to cookies, and amazing quick to make.

You’ll need:

1 cup raw walnuts l 1 cup coconut flakes l 5 tbsp syrup (agave/maple/molasses, anything. Or use 1 cup dates for a firmer dough) l 1/3 cup oatmeal l Half tsp cinnamon powder l Few drops vanilla essence (or 1 vanilla bean) l 1 tsp lemon zest l

Blend the walnuts in a food processor/blender till you get coarse crumbs. Mix the walnut crumbs, coconut flakes, oatmeal, syrup, lemon zest, cinnamon & vanilla in a bowl. Wash your hands well, press, mix and massage it well. The point is to get the natural oils out & to firm up the ‘dough’. Once you get a nice, firm dough, place it in an airtight container and refrigerate for an hour. Take it out and shape it anyway you want - roll into balls, cut into squares, cookie cutters etc. Best serve when chilled :)

For an extra yum, try chocolate chips, blackcurrents, cranberries, orange zest, or peanut butter, vegan nutella…just have fun coming up with your favourite flavours :)

P.S A collegue asked me if I have vegan powers. Of course I said yes.

Look delish! Will definitely try these soon :)

garden-of-vegan:

spinach, tortilla chips, cucumber, tomato, avocado, kidney beans, chickpeas, crumbled vegan loaf, low sodium taco seasoning, guacamole, chipotle salsa, sriracha

That looks damn delicious.