Vegetables are delicious? What is, I don't even?

Seriously. I was probably the last person I'd think that would actually like eating vegetables aside from canned corn, peas, and green beans.

But since I've gone down this veganist path I've realized how delicious they were and it's like discovering food all over again (but not in a bad way).

Most recently I discovered I LOVE avocado. I used to eat here and there only when my grandma put it on chalupas, other than that I wouldn't and when it was served with a dish I'd push it aside or give it to someone else. Now I love it! I don't love the price though. Avocados are usually expensive. Sometimes up to $2-$3 for one small one depending on the season. However, you can buy prepackaged guac in the veggie section which is cheaper, lasts longer and more convenient. That being said, this is not a 'raw vegan, microbiological-benefit blog'. Anyway. They are delicious now. You can find tons of health benefits of eating avocados like vitamin C and healthy fats, ect. I'm still learning new ways to use them in food. I saw something about someone putting some in with some quinoa which looked promising. Then of course you can use it in just about any mexican dish or dice it up with some peppers to make guac or spread it in a sandwich.

That being said about how I now love some veggies and I can list more like peppers and more greens, there are some I don't think I'll ever like alone. I can't stand plain baby carrots and celery. I wish I was one of those people who could snack on them all day but I can't. I think it's a texture thing. I like cooked carrots and I can stand some carrot shreds in food but not a straight up carrot. I suppose this just goes to show you that not all vegans like all veggies and that you'll notice you'll be craving certain veggies like you used to crave non-vegan food.

I was never big on sweets. I would eat a couple donuts once in a three month period or maybe a pastry here and there and I don't like cake so I never really ate it except for when I was young and people forced it on me. They still try and I always have to get into a fight about it (this was before I was vegan as I simply hated cake). I was more a salty snack person, like popcorn, chips, ect or a carb craver so I liked breads and pastas alot. Now what do I snack?
I still have chips sometimes. They're vegan but they're not healthy and I don't want to come off from a soapbox standpoint like some people do and act like they've never eaten anything not-healthy or not-vegan in their entire lives because I think it's unrealistic and preachy. But sure I'll have some chips here and there, usually with a sandwich, but I don't eat sandwiches much. And of course I'll have some if I'm at a mexican place. I order avocado now in place of queso and I don't miss it. Of course, if you follow my blog, you also know I have recently discovered I have a dairy allergy to casein. So I can't have it anyway unless I want to feel crappy for several days. I'll also snack on nuts like almonds which are my favorite and sure I'll do the roasted. I also like sour candy here and there and fruits like apples or I'll make a smoothie. I will also eat seasonal fruit like watermelon or grapes and plums and strawberries.

Vegan 'Milk'

Many people may ask you about milk when you become vegan. However, there are some good milk replacements you can use daily or in recipes that call for milk. Luckily, these are readily available in almost all grocery stores so you won't need to go to a specialty shop. Also, if you are cooking for non-vegans they can't tell the difference if you used cow's milk or not.

You can choose from soy milk, rice milk, almond milk and some people use coconut milk. There may be some issues that can result from introducing too much soy into your diet so do your own research and some trial and error on what works for your body. Personally, I did have some issues from too much soy I think so I am switching back to almond milk since I finished up my soy milk. If you are looking for try soy milk I recommend silk. I never really drank milk for several years because I realized I was lactose intolerant so it made me feel terrible, but when I did have milk it was only in cereal and I really didn't know what to do as a teen because I didn't know about other types of milk that wouldn't make me sick so I just suffered through it. Anyway, my personal favorite is almond breeze. I usually get vanilla or unsweetened to add to my cereal or use in baking.

Also, you don't have to be vegan to enjoy these milk replacements. People with dairy allergies or lactose intolerance can enjoy them. Also, you may look for some of these in the baking area of your store, not all of them require refrigeration until after you open them.

Vegan Burrito Recipe!

I made this for dinner, I'd have taken a pic but I was really hungry right after work. This burrito was super easy to make and delicious! Ingrediants:

bocas 'meat crumbles' (1/2 cup)

teaspoon taco seasoning

goya's canned black beans (1/2cup)

daiya mozzarella cheese (1/4th cup)

crushed tortilla chips

homemade pico de gallo (diced tomatos, onion, and jalapenos)

Whole wheat, low carb, high fiber tortilla (burrito sized)


I guess there really are no instructions except to prepare the 'meat' first with the seasoning in the microwave and warm up the canned beans and then combine everything in a burrito. This was very filling and a great source of fiber and protein. I rarely ever see black beans in restaurants but I love them. I also like the mozzarella 'cheese' as a welcome change to typical chedder used in burritos. If you want to make it more 'southwest' add in some corn. I might do that tomorrow since I still have plenty of beans left. I hope you like this recipe!