I think I turned a corner today. Since say one I've felt kind of weird, I don't know if it's in my head or my body getting used to this diet but I feel fine now. I ate pistachios from Costco yesterday and today, that might have something to do with it. They're a special kind, they have salt AND pepper!
I don't think I've lost any weight but my face looks thinner or so my wife says.
Tonight I had spring rolls, purple sweet potato fries, and quinoa salad. All excellent. The purple potato is called an Okinawa sweet potato. Man they're good, super sweet. The quinoa salad is pretty simple stuff. Take 1-however many cups of dry quinoa and cook it just like rice. Cool and then add:
italian dressing or pesto(not a vegan item, we added Italian dressing tonight)
chopped bell peppers
carrots
cucumbers
peas
whatever you want
The sky is really the limit here on what you want to add. It's really good, really healthy, and a great alternative to a traditional bbq side dish like coleslaw. It's also cheap.
Here is the link for the spring rolls that I made. It's really straightforward. Rice paper is pretty cool and really delicious.
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I made a really really really great dipping sauce that doubles as a great sauce for wings, ribs, or asian pulled pork but you have to leave a comment on here or I won't post it.
That quinoa salad looked pretty tasty!
ReplyDeleteSorry no one is commenting much, Pat! I am so intrigued by your adventure here! I could totally be vegan(well for 30 days, then I would miss cheese), but was shocked that you, Mr. Carnivore, would even try. Good luck to you and keep posting recipes! I'll try them.
ReplyDeleteI quite like quinoa! Personally, I wouldn't go vegan to lose weight or to be healthier- no need when one can simply reduce portions, eat healthily and exercise a bit. But I understnad that you want to play their game, so to speak. If only they would play the trapping game in return! But they never will.
ReplyDeleteGood luck in you venture, and keep the recipes coming. I like all decent food!
Sauce recipe please.
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