Veganism:
A Complete Plant-Based Lifestyle
Veganism represents a dietary and lifestyle choice that excludes all animal products. This means no meat, poultry, fish, dairy, eggs, honey, or any other animal-derived ingredients. Beyond diet, vegans also often extend their principles to other areas of life, such as avoiding clothing or products made from animal materials or tested on animals.
Vegan Recipes:
Vegan Chickpea Curry:
Ingredients:
1 can chickpeas, drained and rinsed
1 onion, diced
2 cloves garlic, minced
1 bell pepper, diced
1 can coconut milk
2 tablespoons curry powder
Salt and pepper to taste
Instructions:
Heat oil in a pan and sauté onions and garlic until fragrant.
Add bell pepper and chickpeas, cooking until softened.
Stir in coconut milk and curry powder, simmer for 10 minutes.
Season with salt and pepper, serve over rice.
Vegan Black Bean Tacos:
Ingredients:
1 can black beans, drained and rinsed
1 onion, diced
1 bell pepper, diced
1 tablespoon taco seasoning
Tortillas
Toppings: avocado, salsa, cilantro, etc.
Instructions:
Sauté onions and bell pepper until softened.
Add black beans and taco seasoning, cook until heated through.
Serve in tortillas with desired toppings.
Vegetarianism:
Plant-Based with Dairy and Eggs
Vegetarianism, on the other hand, is a diet that excludes meat and fish but may include dairy products and eggs. This dietary choice often stems from ethical concerns about animal welfare, environmental sustainability, or personal health preferences.
Vegetarian Recipes:
Vegetarian Spinach and Feta Quiche:
Ingredients:
1 pre-made pie crust
4 eggs
1 cup milk
2 cups fresh spinach, chopped
1/2 cup feta cheese, crumbled
Salt and pepper to taste
Instructions:
Preheat oven to 375°F (190°C).
Whisk together eggs and milk, season with salt and pepper.
Stir in spinach and feta cheese.
Pour mixture into pie crust and bake for 35-40 minutes or until set.
Vegetarian Lentil Soup:
Ingredients:
1 cup lentils, rinsed
1 onion, diced
2 carrots, diced
2 celery stalks, diced
4 cups vegetable broth
1 can diced tomatoes
2 cloves garlic, minced
1 teaspoon cumin
Salt and pepper to taste
Instructions:
In a large pot, sauté onions, carrots, and celery until softened.
Add lentils, vegetable broth, tomatoes, garlic, and cumin.
Simmer for 20-25 minutes or until lentils are tender.
Season with salt and pepper before serving.
