Mar12
We eat beans a lot at our house because they are packed full of nutrients, high in fiber, and are very low in fat and calories. Basically they fill you up so you don’t want to eat a lot of other stuff that might not be as good for you. This Red Bean Cake recipe fits the bill perfectly!
Red Bean Cakes
1 Tbsp of water
1 small red onion
1 small red pepper chopped and seeded
1/2 cup chopped celery
1 large garlic clove minced (I use a garlic press)
1/2 tsp paprika
1/2 tsp dried thyme
1/4 tsp cayenne pepper, or to taste (we use double, we like it spicy)
Sea salt and fresh ground pepper to taste
2 cans (12oz) of red beans (pinto, kidney or other red ones) drained and rinsed
1 cup cold cooked brown rice
2 Tbsp fresh minced parsley
1 egg white
1/2 cup spelt flakes (or ground oats if you don’t have spelt flakes)
Coconut oil
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Mar12
A vanilla cookie dough baked and filled with rich fruit flavored spreadable fruit of choice. A great cookie to make for the holidays, it has 47% fewer calories than the traditional recipe.
- 6 tablespoons stick butter
1 cup Equal® Spoonful*
1 large egg
2 tablespoons 2% milk
1 teaspoon vanilla extract
1 1/4 cups all-purpose flour
1/4 teaspoon baking powder
1/4 teaspoon baking soda
1/4 teaspoon salt
3/4 cup spreadable fruit of choice
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Mar05
While vegan meals are a not a palatable permanent lifestyle choice for many, enjoying occasional vegan meals can be a rewarding way to incorporate environmental sensitivity on the path to a green life. The good news (as noted in the original, popular vegan recipe guide), is that plenty of vegan meals are tasty and satisfying for even the most red-blooded steak lover out there. This post will offer up the sides we all love: dessert, salads, and appetizers – veganized.
Veganism is a fairly restrictive dietary choice, though it’s getting easier – and plenty of vegans report that it’s really not difficult at all. According to research, only about 2.5% of the American population is vegetarian, with strict vegans being but a fraction of that number. No one disputes that vegan fare is gentler on the planet. For now, though, forget tofu and sprouts side of things. Let’s begin with what’s clearly most important: dessert.
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Mar05
If you’re going to go green, it’s practically your responsibility to drink. Green drinks, that is. Get a healthy buzz on with these organic drink recipes that sustain the planet…and your party. Nearly a lifetime away from Prohibition, the culture of cocktails is making a comeback – and this time around, it’s easy to make your drink eco-friendly. A friendly reminder: be sure to use organic ingredients in every cocktail you try, in addition to the eco-friendly liquors, for greenest results. And please drink responsibly.
Sustainable Sangria
(Image via BBC)
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Mar05
Vegans and vegetarians are not only typically healthier than those who eat meat, they’re also eating food that consumes fewer resources. Eating less meat is a great eco-friendly step you can take in your life to help the planet. Still, everyone from foodies to flexitarians enjoy meat from time to time, and there are plenty of ways to enjoy recipes with meat while still being considerate of the planet. Here are some helpful tips and options complete with recipes.
1. Go grassfed.
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Mar05
Occasional vegetarianism – flexitarianism – is a great way to do something green for the planet. Vegetarian meals are delicious, healthy for you, and many of them are very easy to make. Best of all, they’re really, really cheap. Before you call the pizza guy or hit the drive-through for a burger, consider doing something good for the earth, and your health, by putting together a vegetarian dish. These recipes are filling, foolproof and they are really tasty, too.
3-Minute Healthy Nachos
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Mar05
Eating lower on the food chain is a great way to minimize your personal environmental impact. Fortunately, incorporating more earth-friendly fare into your menu does not require slimy tofu or weird vegetables. Long gone are the days of rice cakes and baby carrots. Eating a vegan meal now and then is a great way to live a little greener. Is your girlfriend a vegetarian and you find yourself sneaking off to scarf a beef burrito? This post is for you. Here are 20 vegan meals that don’t suck – even if you’re an omnivore.
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Jan24
Ingredients
50g (2 oz) margarine
2 tablespoons golden syrup
50g (2 oz) golden granulated sugar
50g (2 oz) plain flour
1/2 tsp ground ginger
1 tsp vegan brandy
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Jan24
Ingredients
Cake Ingredients
350g SR flour
25g cocoa
270g caster sugar
150ml sunflower oil
275ml water
1 tsp baking powder
1 1/2 tsp vanilla essence
Chocolate Buttercream Ingredients
200g icing sugar (sieve it first)
50g vegan margarine
50g melted vegan chocolate
1 tsp vanilla essence
20ml soya milk
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Jan24
Ingredients
Praline
30g (1 1/4 oz) pine nuts or other nuts
50g (2 oz) caster sugar
1 tbsp water
Cookies
50g (2 oz) margarine
25g (1 oz) caster sugar
75g (3 oz) plain flour
25g (1 oz) ground almonds
1 -2 tbsp praline
Other Things
Vegan ice cream
50g (2 oz) chocolate
1-2 tbsp boiling water
Strawberries or raspberries
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