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8-Great Sources of Plant-Based Protein

April 8, 2013 By Patrick McGilvray

Being a native of southern California, I’ve had my share of guacamole. I’ve also always had 3 nagging issues with this classic tortilla chip accompaniment that I’ve decided to address: 1. Too mushy. Avocados are a beautiful fruit and their texture is creamy and sublime, why turn them into a big bowl of mush? 2….

Hummus is one of those basic foods that we often take for granted. It is tasty and versatile, often showing up in unexpected places. For variety, spread it on a sandwich with ripe tomato and sprouts, roll it in a tortilla with grilled peppers and spring mix, and of course it makes an awesome dip…

When it comes to comfort food, I think it’s safe to say macaroni and cheese is at or near the top of just about everyone’s list. I’ve had some non-dairy versions of this home-cooked classic that left me unimpressed, so I decided to tweak this until I was satisfied it was better. This baked macaroni…

Apples, raisins, carrots – these muffins are a favorite here at The Vegan Road. Super moist and full of flavor, they will disappear from your kitchen quickly. I like to use a sweet apple – Fujis are my personal favorite – but feel free to use a more tart variety or whatever is in season….

Proper nutrition immediately after exercise is essential for your body’s ability to recover and replace its energy stores. This recovery drink provides the optimal 4:1 carbohydrate to protein ratio necessary to help speed recovery. Coconut water adds much-needed electrolytes, making this the ideal post-workout recovery drink. Kristine and I set out on a scorching hot…