I also continue to scour the internet for low-fat high-starch vegan dishes, and I came across this interesting recipe for Caribbean Beans and Quinoa from the FatFree Vegan Kitchen.
The ingredients list gave me pause, as green olives, capers, and kidney beans are not among my favorites. But the photos looked so tempting that I decided to give it a try. I'm really glad I did, because Mark and I both agreed it was quite a tasty departure from our usual fare. I added some raisins to my plate at the table, (Mark's not a big raisin fan), and it really took this recipe to another level of enjoyment for me. Together with the green olives and pimentos, it reminded me of empanadas.
It's only been a few days since we started eating this way, but I am noticing that I already feel more energetic, and I'm not feeling hungry or deprived. It will be interesting to see how it goes as we progress with this routine. Yesterday I bought myslef a Tiger Chai Amazake for lunch. I can't remember the last time I enjoyed this naturally sweet beverage quite so much.
This is great! You do all the work tracking down these recipes, and I get to enjoy them! Thank you!!!!!!
ReplyDeleteWith delicious looking food like this, it doesn't seem like it would be too hard at all. You've inspired me to try eating more healthfully.
ReplyDeleteThat's great! I had to trek (ok, by car) several miles for any quinoa at all! Due to your previous post, I went out and bought the McDougall Weight Loss book AND cookbook today. I've started reading through it. Tonight, I'm actually going to make that Monk Bowl that was suggested by you!
ReplyDeleteoh, yum! quinoa is my favorite grain!
ReplyDeleteSounds yummy. I have to try this one and see if my family will go for it. I love to get quinoa into the rotation. :)
ReplyDeleteWow, that's great, Tanya! Please tell me how you liked the Monk Bowl and how you're doing with the McDougall plan!
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