Tag: plant-based
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Food is my medicine
Have you ever tried black quinoa? The past two years I spent in Central and South America I ate quinoa for breakfast every day. Quinoa has a lot of health benefits and is one of the world’s healthiest foods (protein, manganese, magnesium, phosphorus). Back in Europe I switched back to oats. I thought quinoa only…
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Vegan eating in Philadelphia
Goldie (100% vegan) Goldie is a small chain that serves falafel. We went for lunch and there was a long line with limited seating so get here early! Or hope to get lucky as someone leaves as you are entering :) Each table has little containers of pickled beets and jalapeños. We had a falafel…
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Vegan eating in Richmond
Richmond has a few vegetarian restaurants and one 100% vegan restaurant. But almost all restaurants offer at least one vegan option and there is another vegan restaurant opening soon. There is also a Meetup by the Vegetarian Society of Richmond + RVA Vegans. They organise at least one potluck a month. During our time in Richmond we…
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Vegan eating in Norfolk and Virginia Beach
Baladi Mediterranean Cafe A cozy, charming fine dining restaurant with lots of vegan and gluten-free options. It was such a wonderful experience that I know we are going to talk about this place for many years. The food is fresh, organic, seasonal, healthy (cold-pressed unfiltered canola and olive oil; turbinado sugar and clover honey), delicious,…
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Chickpeas in a roasted bell pepper coconut sauce
This recipe is inspired by the oriental as well as Asian and Latin American cuisine. Smoked paprika powder reminds a few people of the taste of meat. If not available, the peppers could be roasted on a gas stove to add the smoky flavour. Serve it with basmati rice or glass noodles. Ingredients (4 people)…
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Gallo Pinto (bean and rice) recipe
Gallo Pinto is the national dish of Costa Rica. Most people here eat it especially for breakfast. You can find this dish also in other countries in Central America under a different name. In Nicaragua for example they use red beans instead of black beans. Ingredients (4 people): 200 g brown or basmati rice 400…
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