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daydreamingmiller · 14 days

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just remembered I have to decide to what to eat for every single meal for the foreseeable future. killing myself.

#cooking dinner & tmrws lunch rn …… and the thought of having to do this the rest of the week ……. and then a thousand more weeks after this #FREE MEEEEEEEEE #i have tried like every solution and I hate all of it #especially meal delivery services hello fresh please kill yourself #vegan neurodivergent food issues combo goes crazy like 😔😔😔😔 get me a private chef or a food pill those r the only options #g rambles

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lesamis · 1 month

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List 5 things that make you happy, then put this in the askbox for the last 10 people who reblogged something from you to get to know your mutuals and followers

(hello dear friend, tell me of your latest little joys please 🧡)

thank youuu for sending this along 🌱 i had an excellent time thinking of these!

swimming 😌 being by nature an anxious little beast i love anything that will cushion Bad Sensory Things (loud, warm) in cool, smooth nothingness. huge fan. submerge me in cool water at any given moment i'm going to love it

the neighbourhood cats

sending & receiving mail! i love stationery and i love handwriting things, and it always feels wonderful to be reminded someone's thinking of you

against my better judgement, peanut butter?

the spot on top of the hill where i go to read :') it's a different kind of stunning in each season.

#explanatory lore: i've never liked peanut butter & didn't get the appeal even a little bit. texture bad. flavour ok at most. you get it #then a couple of weeks into the catholic veganism experiment i got peanut butter cravings out of nowhere and started cooking w it a lot #peanut noodles. groundnut stew. just spoonfuls up peanut butter as a meal #a whole new world opened up tbh. i'm glad whoever regulates what i do or don't enjoy made that call out of nowhere #thank you cat this has been delightful 🧡#asks #starkey

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aquietanarchy · 1 year

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Yarrow, do you happen to have any good vegan recipes that you'd be comfortable sharing on tumblr at all? Have been trying to eat way less meat and am somewhat hankering for more recipes than my two vegetarian cookbooks have. (Hope you're doing well!)

sure thing! it might get a bit long because i really like food. you know how some dogs are primarily food-motivated and will do anything to get a treat? i am one of those dogs lmao

i'm really bad at making decisions, including what to eat, so lately i've been "stealing" some recipes from Purple Carrot. the whole meal plan/food delivery thing doesn't seem practical to me, but they post all their recipes for free online and i really enjoy a lot of their ideas, just modifying them a bit for my own needs. for example last night i made this Crispy Harissa Tofu, except a) didn't have fresh mint available so i used dried basil; b) had raisins in my pantry already so i used those instead of currants; c) couldn't find harissa locally so i literally just used sriracha, and made a separate dijon mustard-based glaze for my husband who can't handle spice; and d) i'm okay with honey so i used that instead of agave. (maple syrup or simple syrup works too as a vegan sweetener) ...so a lot of my cooking is stuff like that, finding a recipe and only vaguely following it. i've been modifying Purple Carrot ideas for maybe the last month and a half or so. only having 8-15 recipes to choose from helps a lot with my decision fatigue so i might be doing this for a while xD

here's some more websites that i like to look at for inspiration:

From My Bowl

The Buddhist Chef

Minimalist Baker (not everything here is vegan, but still a lot of good, simple ideas)

Cheap Lazy Vegan (the title of this one says it all <3)

Shane and Simple (i don't agree with the whole diet-culture flavored "oil free" thing, but i remember really liking a squash casserole i made from here before)

Plant-Based on a Budget (i followed some of their meal plans back when i was first going vegan and they were very helpful! i got sick of oatmeal real fast though and am only in the last few months enjoying it again)

Pinch of Yum (again, not all vegan, but still plenty of ideas)

Holy Cow Vegan

Rabbit and Wolves

Here's a few easy staple dishes that i fall back on regularly:

-spaghetti: you can spruce up canned marinara by first cooking onions and garlic in margarine before adding the sauce, and get some protein in there by either using plant-based "meatballs", lentils, or textured vegetable protein. you can also make a nice mock-parmesan topping by adding walnuts, nutritional yeast, onion powder, and garlic powder to a food processor and pulsing it until its crumbly. or just use a generous amount of nutritional yeast. i know i'm being that stereotypical vegan by hyping up nooch but it's SO good and life-changing i swear to dog

-tofu stir fry: press extra-firm tofu to get as much moisture out as possible and cut it into cubes. fry in sesame oil with seasonings of choice. (salt and pepper, of course; if you can get or make a Chinese Five-Spice blend that works really well; otherwise i would probably fall back on a blend of cumin, cinnamon, anise, and ground ginger). cook the tofu on high heat for about 3-5 minutes and set aside, then dump a bag of frozen stir-fry vegetables into the same wok or skillet and continue to cook on high heat. add in minced garlic (i keep a jar of pre-minced garlic in my fridge because i'm lazy), ginger paste (again; lazy), some brown sugar (or other sweetener), a hearty splash of soy sauce (or tamari), and some lime juice (or other acid-- i was out of lime juice the other night so i used rice vinegar, and that worked well) ...you can see i don't really "measure" things lol. cooking is an art and baking is a science which is why i don't bake serve cooked vegetables and tofu on top of rice or noodles

-rice bowl: rice and beans!! canned beans because who has time for beans!! very good with roasted broccoli, sweet potatoes, brussels sprouts, or butternut squash(you can roast most vegetables straight from frozen) and topped with a creamy sauce. if you're in the Pacific Northwest of the US and can get your hands on it, i highly recommend Yumm Sauce. i am addicted to this stuff and go through it too much so i've had to start to looking for alternatives because it is admittedly a bit pricey for how quick i can go through a bottle. a lot of vegan creamy sauces will call for soaked cashews, which requires a level of forethought i can't usually commit to, but is worth it when i remember to soak the cashews beforehand. other than that, tahini is my go-to base for a creamy sauce; i just whisk it together with lemon juice, syrup, garlic, some water, salt, and pepper.

creamy root vegetable soup: start by sauteing your aromatics (onion, garlic, leek, shallot etc) in olive oil. add Root Vegetable (carrots, potatoes, parsnips, beets, celery root, whatever you have on hand) and continue to saute for about ten minutes. add vegetable broth and a can of coconut milk. bring to a boil then reduce heat and let it simmer for about 20 minutes. add some acidity at the last minute, with vinegar or citrus juice. you can use an immersion blender to make it extra creamy or just eat it as-is

salad: arugula, spinach, or a spring mix for the greens, plus nuts and dried fruits, and some mock-chicken strips if i'm feeling fancy. make an easy vinaigrette dressing with olive oil and balsamic or red vine vinegar, plus a bit of salt and pepper and maybe some dijon mustard

general vegan tips:

-most tofu recipes are best with extra-firm tofu. just press it first by placing it on a plate, covering it with paper towels or clean kitchen towels, and then put another plate on top and let it sit for a bit. but if you're pressed for time, in my experience usually just firmly and thoroughly patting it as dry as possible before cutting works good enough

-while i love cooking, i'm also aware that i'm liable to run out of spoons at any moment, so i allow myself to take as many shortcuts as i can. pre-minced garlic and ginger paste, pre-made spice blends, even pre-cut and frozen produce, etc

-salad greens can last up to two weeks in the crisper if you put a paper towel in with the bag/box

-mushrooms last a lot longer if you store them in a paper bag

-oat milk is my favorite plant milk because it's very creamy and is much more neutral tasting than soy or coconut. if you're trying to replace milk and fat is one of the main things you're getting from that milk, try not to use almond milk because it's thin and sad and flavorless

-cooking oatmeal with oat milk is existentially weird but overall tasty

-there are a lot of great meat alternatives out there nowadays! Gardein has good frozen meatballs and chicken strips; Beyond Meat makes good burger patties and sausages; Field Roast also makes sausages that i enjoy; and Tofurkey has some good chicken alternatives. if you can find it, young jackfruit makes a really good alternative to pulled pork. i made some tacos with it a while back and it was uncanny how meat-like it was. the only thing with jackfruit is you might want another source of protein with your meal, since the fruit itself doesn't have much i don't think

-any balanced meal imho should have a combo of carbs, protein, and fat. mix-and-match plant-based macronutrients to find what works for you. grains are a good source of carbs: i love white rice (easy to cook), couscous, millet, and even the occasional quinoa; legumes and nuts provide a good amount of protein; nuts and seeds are also great for fat, along with coconut and avocado

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-oreos are vegan thank god for oreos

hope this little ramble was helpful! :3

#answered #fannish-snailien #like. i really AM food motivated #i make meal plans for each week and it's absurd how much it helps with my depression #like...having yummy stuff to look forward to is enough to get me out of bed and semi-functional lmao #fuck diet culture #if food is my motivation for living a good life then GOOD i have a reason to live bitch!!!#my other piece of advice is related to this: if you're going to plan recipes make sure they're recipes you're excited about #don't feel obligated to eat something if it's healthy but not appetizing #idk my two cents #long post #food #recipes #vegan #plant-based #veganing on main #resources

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notjanine · 1 year

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what hidden truths are revealed when people who are so so different from each other choose to love you in the same way

#i am thinking this week about how my mom just sent me the exact same ~thinking of you~ card that i have also received from my best friend #how different friends send me the same memes or gift me the same books #how close friends and loved ones remember what time i take my meds and remind me if i forget while we're together #when i'm sharing a meal at someone’s home and the person setting the table asks if i want a big fork or a small one #when people send me photos of random cats or bugs or other creatures they encounter in their day-to-day lives #and how last semester my boss found a beautiful moth and brought it to campus to show me and #my current preceptor found an abandoned wasp nest and brought it to the hospital for me #recently a few friends have told me (separately) that they want to spend more time with me bc they haven't really had female friends before #thinking about how many times i’ve had loved ones who were planning their weddings double check that i DON’T want to be a bridesmaid #how partners keep good vegan ice cream in the freezer because that’s my favorite post-coital snack #when people watch strange movies i love so we can talk about them together #thinking about the first time anyone calls me to say ‘i just wanted to hear your voice’#there is so much love in the world #how do i know if i’m giving enough back? how do i know if i’m doing it right?

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supercantaloupe · 1 month

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very good beans and rice for dinner tonight

#sasha speaks #incidentally vegan. cause i wanted paerve leftovers if they lasted til passover #but i have another can of beans in the pantry in anticipation of maybe having to make this again this week #meal prepping is going to be a fucking pain i have class rehearsal or work EVERY night this week.#which means packing a dinner and a lunch #that all have to be kfp...

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j-eatsvegan · 2 years

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I am so happy to be out of the first trimester and not feeling so sick and tired all of the time. It's unreal how excited I am to cook and eat vegetables again- honestly for 12 weeks all I fancied was fruit salad 😂 very pleased to be able to eat healthily to grow this baby 😍

Messy bowl for dinner. Lentil/veg/kale mix, tofu, sweet potato, salad, tomatoes and hummus

#vegan #vegan food #what vegans eat #veganfood #food #plant based #plant based food #vegan meals #healthy eating #healthy #tofu #pregnancy #second trimester #17 weeks pregnant #pregblr

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get-more-bald · 2 years

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I hate being a picky eater and trying to balance my meals....

#i looked up tasty vegetable dishes and everything is vegan or vegetarian #look i just dont wanna eat meat every day of the week #i have a couple ideas already but i take suggestions #im definitely gonna make soup and take it to school in my thermos #also eggs. broccoli. pancakes with yellow cheese and maybe sausage. pancakes with cream and fruit. pierogi?#i kinda didnt expect to have to actually make up my own meals when mom left lol #but it is an interesting challenge! thankfully i dont have to do my own groceries #(for context mom left to work in france for some time and not like. left the family)#turns out i have to buy a new nail clipper :{#mine #kinda ranty? idk ill tag it anyway #rant

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itscindygrant · 1 year

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#i was craving this vegan meal for a week #food post #my post

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idyllic-idioms · 2 years

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soup from a bag my beloved

#it seems illegal how you can just pour out a bag of soup in a pan #and theres your meal #its got veggies its got protein #just all ready #i put bread in the oven to make it more filling #and added a can of chickpeas cause im feeling freaky today #i wish i liked soup more. id eat it every day #i cook it often for group dinners #cause its cheap and easily impresses people #& people wont even notice theyre eating something vegan #but unfortunately im a Soup Disliker #i want to chew my food #so instead of eating it daily i eat it once a week #cause even as a Soup Disliker i cant deny the powers of good soup

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bravenew-what · 1 year

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Not aesthetically pleasing, but very tasty vegan ramen for dinner tonight 😛

#missed cooking for myself #need some good meals to keep my energy going for the next three weeks of work #vegan #cooking #amelia speaks

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youwontfindthisonamazon · 2 years

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batterycityraces · 2 years

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Cooking dinner is the highlight of my day. I’ll wake up in the morning and ask my partner what they want for lunch and tea so I can go on my silly little walk to the shops and start prepping immediately.

#maybe it's because i don't have a full time job but i LOVE meal prep #on my two whole not-sick days off this week i made a vegan chilli with what we had in the kitchen #and a pumpkin lentil daal #making enough for multiple meals with some stored away in the freezer #other night i came home craving carbs and sodium and sugar #partner suggesting maccas run (i talked about it earlier) but noooo #i need to PREPARE MEAL #I NEED TO BOIL THE POTATOES I NEED TO MASH THEM MYSELF (they're an instant mash baby)

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shingodzillaa · 2 years

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I wish budget friendly meal prep videos/articles would stop not including what they consider “basics” “pantry staples” “food that everyone always has stocked all the time” just because THEY. CURRENTLY. HAVE. IT. IN. THEIR PANTRY.

how can you tell me that this rounds out to $2 per meal and then not include things in the price? what if i dont consider brown mustard to be a must have at all times item but you do?

#anyway im bored and felt like watching meal prep videos to get recipe ideas but some vegan people are kinda outrageous #like i WISH i motherfucking had all the stuff these people have in their kitchen and pantry lol #she didnt even include vegan cheese in the meal price #Like. GIRL. how can you be so sure everyone can afford to have vegan cheese on lock like that BE HONEST.#i havent had vegan cheese in a week!!!! IT HAS BEEN TORTUROUS. BUT IT COSTS $4.38-5.99 for like 12 slices #augh this weed makes me talky

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fictional-worlds-are-exquisite · 2 years

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I’ve converted my family to preferring dairy free/vegan butter alternatives lmaoooo

#not even on purpose #it’s just what I use #and thus my family decided to use it for years since it was easier buying one butter like that #but now being exposed to actual dairy stuff they’re like I don’t like the taste....#lmaooooo you’ll never be able to go back now #I used to love the taste of straight cows milk as a kid. then I stopped consuming it for years. now I think it tastes gross #you’re welcome #enjoy the switch #the other day I made a really nice tofu meal and my family agreed to try it #now my mums like I found these vegan hamburger patties and also other tofu recipes what should I make first #I’m converting y’all #not actually bc I’m not even vegan myself but still having a few vegan meals a week is really nice #curious to see if the one tonight gives me an allergic reaction #should be okay if I keep the veggies to a minimum #s h o u l d b e

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itstimeforstarwars · 2 years

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I do not know what it is about me that gives off vegetarian vibes but I get asked about once a month by my coworkers if I’m a vegetarian.

#chit chat #food mention #just because 90% of my meals are meat-free #and when left to my own devices i simply do not cook with milk eggs or meat #does not a vegetarian make #and like i don’t mind people asking me vegetarian questions i know a lot abt vegetarianism and veganism #it just gets annoying #we have this thread every week comrade #yes i can eat eggs yes i can have pepperoni pizza #is it cuz i eat tofu #i feel like it’s cuz i eat tofu #i think i need a vegetarian tag despite not even being vegetarian

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causeilovethiscurseonourhouse · 1 month

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Made fish pie, stuffed mushrooms AND banana walnut muffins, everyone cheered

#meal prep for the week #I will grill some vegan burgers for dinner closer to the time #Sara makes food

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