Protein Archives | The Vibrant Veggie https://thevibrantveggie.com/category/whole-food-pland-based-life/protein/ Whole Food Plant Based Life Sat, 27 Jul 2024 20:46:15 +0000 en-US hourly 1 https://wordpress.org/?v=6.8.2 Lentil, Edamame & Arugula Pasta in Cashew Dressing https://thevibrantveggie.com/2024/07/25/lentil-edamame-arugula-pasta-in-cashew-dressing/?utm_source=rss&utm_medium=rss&utm_campaign=lentil-edamame-arugula-pasta-in-cashew-dressing https://thevibrantveggie.com/2024/07/25/lentil-edamame-arugula-pasta-in-cashew-dressing/#respond Fri, 26 Jul 2024 03:47:25 +0000 https://thevibrantveggie.com/?p=8218 This is my eldest’s current favorite dish. She keeps saying, “Mom, you should make that pasta I love for dinner!” It is the perfect meal on warm summer nights. It…

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]]> https://thevibrantveggie.com/2024/07/25/lentil-edamame-arugula-pasta-in-cashew-dressing/feed/ 0 Fabulous Falafel Balls https://thevibrantveggie.com/2023/07/16/fabulous-falafel-balls/?utm_source=rss&utm_medium=rss&utm_campaign=fabulous-falafel-balls https://thevibrantveggie.com/2023/07/16/fabulous-falafel-balls/#respond Sun, 16 Jul 2023 16:03:53 +0000 https://thevibrantveggie.com/?p=8049 Mediterranean food is one of my favorites. It is impossible to resist all of those bright veggies and garlicky Tzatziki sauce! Falafels are a staple meat alternative in countries such…

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]]> https://thevibrantveggie.com/2023/07/16/fabulous-falafel-balls/feed/ 0 Scrumptious Shipwreck Dinner https://thevibrantveggie.com/2022/01/07/scrumptious-shipwreck-dinner/?utm_source=rss&utm_medium=rss&utm_campaign=scrumptious-shipwreck-dinner Fri, 07 Jan 2022 16:46:04 +0000 https://thevibrantveggie.com/?p=7011 The other day I was having lunch with a friend and we were talking about easy, family meal traditions. She mentioned a meal she used to have often as a…

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]]> The Protein Myth https://thevibrantveggie.com/2021/11/12/the-protein-myth/?utm_source=rss&utm_medium=rss&utm_campaign=the-protein-myth Sat, 13 Nov 2021 03:27:05 +0000 https://thevibrantveggie.com/?p=7282 Are you hesitant to eat a plant-based diet because you have been told you can’t get enough protein without eating meat? Check out my short video presentation below on “The…

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]]> Buffalo Seitan with chickpeas, Coconut Rice and Kale Caesar Salad – Naked Cafe copycat recipe https://thevibrantveggie.com/2021/04/12/buffalo-seitan-with-chickpeas-coconut-rice-and-kale-caesar-salad/?utm_source=rss&utm_medium=rss&utm_campaign=buffalo-seitan-with-chickpeas-coconut-rice-and-kale-caesar-salad Mon, 12 Apr 2021 17:10:36 +0000 https://thevibrantveggie.com/?p=6737 A few short years ago, I didn’t even know what Seitan was. Now I am enjoying it as a fun addition to plant-based eating. Seitan is a versatile meat alternative,…

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]]> Terrific Tempeh over Spaghetti Squash “Pasta” https://thevibrantveggie.com/2020/11/22/terrific-tempeh-over-spaghetti-squash-pasta/?utm_source=rss&utm_medium=rss&utm_campaign=terrific-tempeh-over-spaghetti-squash-pasta https://thevibrantveggie.com/2020/11/22/terrific-tempeh-over-spaghetti-squash-pasta/#comments Mon, 23 Nov 2020 01:07:44 +0000 https://thevibrantveggie.com/?p=6234 Tempeh and spaghetti squash… isn’t that what most people wake up to write about on the morning of their 49th birthday? I’m not sure how time goes so quickly, but…

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]]> https://thevibrantveggie.com/2020/11/22/terrific-tempeh-over-spaghetti-squash-pasta/feed/ 2 Chickpea Salad Wraps https://thevibrantveggie.com/2020/08/12/chickpea-salad-wraps/?utm_source=rss&utm_medium=rss&utm_campaign=chickpea-salad-wraps Thu, 13 Aug 2020 01:51:17 +0000 https://thevibrantveggie.com/?p=5899 This post highlights a Chickpea Salad Wrap and offers information on the benefits of consuming legumes.

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]]> Tofu Veggie Scramble and why Eggs are not the perfect protein https://thevibrantveggie.com/2019/10/22/tofu-veggie-scramble/?utm_source=rss&utm_medium=rss&utm_campaign=tofu-veggie-scramble Tue, 22 Oct 2019 15:55:16 +0000 http://thevibrantveggie.com/?p=4338 In keeping in line with my last two posts on soy and tofu, I would like to share with you this delicious alternative to scrambled eggs. I have made this…

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]]> Nourishing Smoothie and are Protein powder for good for you? https://thevibrantveggie.com/2019/03/14/nourishing-smoothie/?utm_source=rss&utm_medium=rss&utm_campaign=nourishing-smoothie Thu, 14 Mar 2019 20:10:16 +0000 http://www.thevibrantveggie.com/?p=3320 My husband has been away this past week and so I have lost my breakfast smoothie maker!  I don’t know about you, but I certainly get in a rut with…

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]]> Cheezy Black Bean Chili and Healthy Eating https://thevibrantveggie.com/2019/01/29/cheezy-black-bean-chili/?utm_source=rss&utm_medium=rss&utm_campaign=cheezy-black-bean-chili https://thevibrantveggie.com/2019/01/29/cheezy-black-bean-chili/#comments Wed, 30 Jan 2019 05:35:53 +0000 http://www.thevibrantveggie.com/?p=3092 Our weather here in Kelowna this January has been amazingly warm and sunny,  but still, it is the season for pulling out our pressure cookers and cooking up hot chilis…

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