4+ years ago, I watched a youtube video about Chef AJ, a self-proclaimed ‘junk food vegan’ who struggled with obesity since childhood and how she finally was able to lose and maintain over 50 pounds after adopting a low calorie density, plant-based diet. I was intrigued! I googled “low calorie density” and watched several …
Easy, Black Bean & Tofu Delight
This easy 1-pan recipe is high in plant protein and very tasty! Makes 4 servings (so you can take some to work with you the next day!) Ingredients: 2 medium russet potatoes ½ x 15 oz can of black beans 1 x medium-sized yellow onion, diced 3 x tablespoons of soy sauce 3 x tablespoons …
Curried Potato, Chickpea, Corn Salad
This is such an easy and filling salad! And you can get as creative as you like with it – each time you make it, try adding in something different! Mix it up and enjoy! Ingredients: 2 x medium russet potatoes, peeled & diced ½ yellow onion diced ½ a peeled and chopped up cucumber …
Easy Black Bean, Corn & Tomato Soup
This is the perfect, filling 30-minute meal! It’s also incredibly easy to make – it’s the perfect meal-prep lunch because it stays fresh for 3-4 days in the fridge (just make sure to use air-tight containers). Ingredients: 1 medium yellow onion, chopped 1 yellow or orange bell pepper, diced 1 ½ cups of frozen corn …
Smokey Barley, Baked Tofu & Chickpea Salad
The perfect, high protein, filling meal to take to work!… Tastes great refrigerated. An entire can of chickpeas and baked tofu make this dish very satisfying. Give it a try! Ingredients 1 x Large Cucumber, peeled and diced ½ green bell pepper, diced ½ onion, diced 1 x ripe avocado 1 x cup dry barley …