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10 Last-Minute Vegan Thanksgiving Ideas

November 27, 2013 By Patrick McGilvray

Southwestern Quinoa Salad

Quinoa is a great source of essential amino acids (the building blocks of protein), calcium, phosphorus, and iron. This salad is an excellent source of plant-based protein, it’s delicious, and versatile. Serve it as a side dish, add it to dressed greens, eat like a dip with tortilla chips, or heap it on top of…

Cold winter nights demand comfort food, and this hearty potato bean soup delivers. This quick and easy soup is a great way to add healthy carbs and protein to your nutrition regimen without introducing a lot of fat. I make a big pot of this and it lasts a few days, so when we get…

I am a huge fan of pancakes and this is my new favorite. Whole grains and pumpkin come together beautifully and when you add pure maple syrup you just can’t go wrong. This is also an easy recipe to make gluten-free – just double the oat flour and omit the whole wheat flour. I love…

When I decided to make the switch from vegetarian to vegan I had some concerns. Will I get enough protein? What will I eat at restaurants? Pizza without cheese? But by far my most pressing concern was “What about ice cream?” I have been a huge fan of the creamy sweet treat ever since I…

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….