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NH Home Stager's Vegan Adventure - More Vegan Recipes Part 5

By Sharon Tara

Home Stager with Sharon Tara Transformations

June 09, 2013 09:07 PM

It's been twenty two weeks since I started my vegan adventure!

I'm still enjoying the vegan diet....I haven't missed meat and there's been no temptation at all. I did have a small piece of fish recently, because it was caught on Zack's first fishing trip and he brought it home to us.

zack's first fishing trip

Here are some of the recent vegan recipes I've made and really enjoyed....

Chocolate Quinoa Protein Cereal

Glow Kitchen

This was really good....it could actually be a dessert!

A nice change from oatmeal and traditional breakfast cereals.

More than 10 grams of fiber in just 1/2 Cup serving!

Lemon Dill Pasta Salad

Edible Perspective

A healthy, refreshing mayo-free Summer salad!

This was a lot of work to prepare....but it's lemony flavor is so good, it's worth the effort!

black bean potato nachos

Black Bean and Potato Nacho Plate

Oh She Glows

Baked potato wedge fries covered in beans, tomatoes and avocado....what's not to love here?

You can use chopped or sliced tomato or whole cherry tomatoes. I chopped fresh tomato and mixed with cilantro, red onion and olive oil. (homemade salsa)

This was really good served with tortilla chips on the side.

Veggie Burger

Oh She Glows

I'm not really a veggie burger fan. That said, this one is pretty good.

Nice flavor and the leftovers make a good cold sandwich.

I love cilantro and used it instead of parsley. You can use whatever seasoning you like.

Chocolate Chip Chickpea Blondies

Ambitious Kitchen

These blondies are not only vegan....they are flourless, gluten free and about as close to healthy as you can get with a dessert! Most importantly of all....they are really delicious.

Nobody would ever guess they are made with chickpeas!

They taste like peanut butter cookies... but guilt free!

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Sharon Tara

Sharon Tara Transformations - Portsmouth, NH

Retired New Hampshire Home Stager

Sharon: I guess I needed to shake things up a bit. It was getting so boring...all the same foods week after week. It's been fun trying new things.

Bruce: Quinoa is kind of hard to describe. It's actually classified as a seed, but it's more grain like. It's very much like rice when cooked. It's a great source of both protein and fiber. I use it as a side dish or mixed with veggies, or in soup. It's easy to prepare and the flavor is mild so you can control the flavor by the ingredients you add to it. You really should give it a try.

Toni: It doesn't have to be all or nothing you know. You could just go meatless several days a week. Let me know if you do try any of the recipes I've posted.

Jun 10, 2013 01:21 AM

Michael Jacobs

Pasadena, CA

Pasadena And Southern California 818.516.4393

Hi Sharon - I've bookmarked -- each sounds more delicious than the other. 22 weeks is quite the accomplishment.

Jun 10, 2013 01:28 AM

Bruce Walter

Keller Williams Realty Lafayette/West Lafayette, Indiana - West Lafayette, IN

OK thanks, Sharon. Would the good old local Walmart have it? I added some kind of lentils or legumes to a salmon casserole of eggplant, yellow squash, zucchini, mushrooms, and chopped spinach and it gave a lot of texture and flavor to the dish. Sounds like I could use it with that!

Jun 10, 2013 01:29 AM

Sharon Tara

Sharon Tara Transformations - Portsmouth, NH

Retired New Hampshire Home Stager

Michael: I'm starting to accumulate quite a collection of vegan recipes. There have been some duds that will not be made again, but for the most part I've been happy. I hope you will let me know if you make any of them.

Bruce: Yes Walmart carries it. Most supermarkets have it. Trader Joe's has it too. I don't think you will be disappointed....and it's so good for you!

Jun 10, 2013 01:37 AM

Roger D. Mucci

Shaken...with a Twist 216.633.2092 - Euclid, OH

Lets shake things up at your home today!

Pretty amazing that you've stuck with the "vegan" thing for 22 weeks.....kudos to you Sharon. These recipes sound amazing, every one of them.

Jun 10, 2013 02:15 AM

Sharon Tara

Sharon Tara Transformations - Portsmouth, NH

Retired New Hampshire Home Stager

Roger: Thank you. I have no idea why it's been so easy for me, but I'm glad it has!

Jun 10, 2013 03:15 AM

Ron and Alexandra Seigel

Napa Consultants - Carpinteria, CA

Luxury Real Estate Branding, Marketing & Strategy

Sharon,

Good for you for loving and sticking to your plan...A

Jun 10, 2013 05:36 AM

Kathy Streib

Cypress, TX

Home Stager/Redesign

Sharon- I have to admire your dedication. I'm not a huge meat eater and love veggie burgers! We've been eating a lot of Quinoa but haven't tried it as a breakfast cereal.

Jun 10, 2013 05:56 AM

Joanna Cohlan

Fresh Eyes For Your Home - Chappaqua, NY

Designing, Decorating & Staging Westchester Homes

These recipes sound so delicious, really. And you should be awfully proud of yourself-it's not easy and I am really trying to avoid gluten and that's hard enough! Is there a side benefit to this diet of weight loss-because that is what I need!

Jun 10, 2013 09:04 AM

Roger D. Mucci

Shaken...with a Twist 216.633.2092 - Euclid, OH

Lets shake things up at your home today!

Silly me Sharon, I forgot to Feature this in my group earlier today, sorry, but it is now.

"Take It Off In The Rain"

Jun 10, 2013 09:05 AM

Beth Atalay

Cam Realty and Property Management - Clermont, FL

Cam Realty of Clermont FL

Sharon, this is quite an accomplishment. I've bookmarked this post as well, would love to try some of your recipes.

Jun 10, 2013 10:26 AM

Broker Patty Da Silva Da Silva

Green Realty Properties® - 954-667-7253 - Cooper City, FL

Top Listing Broker

Hello Sharon, I saw your post on Roger's blog and had to come by to say hello. Thanks for sharing those greatrecipes. I have been Vegan for almost 2 years and I really love it.. I dont miss anything, being vegan is good for me psychically, mentally and good for the animals too which is very important for me. Congratulations on your journey, please let me know if I can ever be of help.

Jun 10, 2013 10:48 AM

Patricia Kennedy

RLAH@properties - Washington, DC

Home in the Capital

Sharon, one of my sisters is really into eating vegan. Our Thanksgivings have gotten interesting.

Jun 10, 2013 12:02 PM

Connie Harvey

Pilkerton Realtors - Brentwood, TN

Realtor - Nashville TN Real Estate

Sharon, I'm not just impressed, you've made me hungry! I keep the Frozen Vegie burgers in the freezer here at the office for when I want a quick snack.

Jun 10, 2013 09:53 PM

Debbie Laity

Cedaredge Land Company - Cedaredge, CO

Your Real Estate Resource for Delta County, CO

Roger re blogged your recipes so I came over to check them out. I love Quinoa so the cereal sounds wonderful. They are all very good sounding. You show how easy it is be eat the vegan way.

Jun 10, 2013 11:22 PM

Sharon Tara

Sharon Tara Transformations - Portsmouth, NH

Retired New Hampshire Home Stager

Alexandra: So far it's been easy, thank you!

Kathy: Quinoa is so good, I have it for lunch and dinner often...let me know if you try the cereal.

Joanna: Thank you! Yes, weight loss is usually part of the deal. I was eating fairly healthy already so I didn't notice much of a difference. My husband has lost weight though.

Roger: I appreciate it, thank you!

Beth: I hope you do try them. It really makes me happy when I hear someone has tried one of the recipes and likes it.

Patty: Awesome! Thank you so much for the support.

Patricia: That's funny...I haven't had a Thanksgiving yet...not sure how I will handle it. Most of the food I eat can be enjoyed by nonvegans too. I'm not eating tofu and soy products. I'm just eliminating meat and dairy. Just because it's "vegan" doesn't mean meat eaters won't enjoy it. Funny how people allow labels to influence them.

Connie: Veggie burgers are the least favorite of the meals I've been eating. They wouldn't be my idea of a snack, but I love that you keep them at the office! A very healthy choice!

Debbie: I hope you try them, and report back....I'm only posting recipes that I've tried and liked. Let me know what you think!

Jun 11, 2013 04:38 AM

Debbie Reynolds, C21 Platinum Properties

Platinum Properties- (931)771-9070 - Clarksville, TN

The Dedicated Clarksville TN Realtor-(931)320-6730

Sharon, I am not a vegan but am liking meat less and less. The pasta dill salad looks like one worth trying.

Jun 13, 2013 08:57 PM

Sharon Tara

Sharon Tara Transformations - Portsmouth, NH

Retired New Hampshire Home Stager

Debbie: Most of the recipes I share are enjoyed by non-vegans too. Let me know if you try the salad.

Jun 14, 2013 02:38 AM

Karen Fiddler, Broker/Owner

Karen Parsons-Fiddler, Broker 949-510-2395 - Mission Viejo, CA

Orange County & Lake Arrowhead, CA (949)510-2395

I could comfortably go vegetarian, but vegan? not sure. Great recipes, though, thanks

Jun 17, 2013 05:38 AM

Sharon Tara

Sharon Tara Transformations - Portsmouth, NH

Retired New Hampshire Home Stager

Karen: I'm not a 100% true vegan. I still wear leather, I eat honey, I don't worry about the occasional egg or dairy in baked goods. I'll eat shrimp if I'm having Chinese, and a lobster roll now and then. I have not had so much as a bite of any meat for the last 6 months...but I will if the desire is ever there. So far I have not been tempted at all.

Jun 17, 2013 11:23 PM