This week didn’t turn out as I planned.
I wanted to repot that this was super easy and there’s no reason why we shouldn’t be eating a yummy vegan life on the cheap.
It was hard. With my teaching schedule, practice, projects and the meager social life I try to have seamless transition aren’t the first words that jump out.
On Days 6 and 7 I grabbed a few apples for breakfast and lunch. I had soup on Day 6 and another hummus wrap on Day 7.
Dinners were easy and I think that was my biggest takeaway. Focus on one meal that will be the most satisfying. It doesn’t have to be the same meal, but one meal is the biggie nonetheless.
I’m an oatmeal girl when it gets cold so oatmeal that’s a no-brainer.
Other things that made me hmmm:
1. Beans. This is going to be another post. Dried beans are the way to go. Sure they take time to soak, but they are hella cheap. And frankly, my hummus is better with chick peas I’ve made myself. This is also due to Nadia Zerka’s recipe, but I can expand on that in the beans post. Back to my point, beans are a great way to get protein into a vegan diet. As I also read in a NYT food blog, they are back in fashion. Beans are the new black and all that.
2. Eating well on a budget is definitely possible, but it takes time. I’ve mentioned the pantry issue. My pantry is pretty well stocked. I’ve spices, grains and though I dumped a lot of condiments when I moved, I slowly building back my stash.
3. I’m also fortunate because I don’t live in a food desert. I have access to farmer’s markets and big grocery stores that have great prices on fresh food.
4. I enjoyed eating more and was more mindful because I knew it took time and thought to prepare something good in a budget.
Day 6
Breakfast
2 apples
Lunch
Dinner
Brussels sprouts roasted with balsamic over brown rice
This was very tasty. But I used balsamic, not on the list and from my pantry.
The recipe itself is super easy.
1. Toss Brussels sprouts in olive oil, chopped garlic, balsamic. Add salt and pepper.
2. Roast in a 425° oven for 25-30 minutes. Toss midway through cook time.
3. Serve over a bed of brown rice.
Day 7
Breakfast
Apples and hummus
Lunch
Leftovers from dinner.
Dinner
I skipped dinner which is a terrible idea, but by the end of the week I was low on groceries and wasn’t inspired to make anything. Next week I’m planning on making soup. This should take care of skipping dinner because nothing is handy.
So there you go. It was harder than I thought.
Stay tuned for week 2.
Namaste y’all.
