Before diving into today's post, I want to thank everyone who's already completed the Veggie Quest "Getting to Know You" Survey. If you haven't, everyone who takes the survey and leaves a comment on the original post will be entered into a drawing to win The Great Life Cookbook! However, time is … [Read more...]
Plant-Based Diet How-Tos and Resources
Everything you need to make following a plant-based diet deliciously easy - and fun! Whether you're curious about how I eat 2 pounds of vegetables a day, or just want to know how to peel a jicama, you're in the right place.
Getting to Know You and Great Life Cookbook Giveaway
Happy new year! I hope your holidays were happy and healthy, and that you're ready for some great new content on Veggie Quest in 2014.But first, I need your help.You see, I love writing Veggie Quest—sharing plant-based recipes, healthy eating tips, and exciting new research to keep you motivated. … [Read more...]
Go-To Recipes for Your Healthy Vegan Thanksgiving
I hope everyone had a great National Split Pea Soup Week last week! Not only did I polish off the last of my Curried Yellow Split Pea Soup well before the weekend, but I printed out another split pea soup recipe to try. This one's from Maria at Plant-Based Slow Motion Miracle. Her slow-cooker soup … [Read more...]
5 Lunch Box Vegetables Your Kids Won’t Throw Away
It's back to school time! And while I don't have kids, I sure do remember throwing away more than my fair share of carrot sticks from the brown bag lunches that my hardworking mom lovingly prepared for me every day. (Sorry, Mom!) But let's face it: Carrot sticks are boring. Even more boring? … [Read more...]
The Liebster Award + 11 Rockin’ Plant-Based Blogs
I'm thrilled for you to meet two awesome bloggers, Heather at Gluten-Free Cat and Adria at Healthy Vegas Vegan. Both of them nominated Veggie Quest for a Liebster Award (more on that in a bit), but first, I want you to get to know them (and their blogs):Gluten-Free Cat Not only does Heather post … [Read more...]
Squeezy Peas—Not Just for Babies!
Fruits and veggies on the go!Stay with me on this one.Hubby and I wanted to take an evening walk a few weeks ago, but the wind was howling and the weather was chilly—notwithstanding the fact that it was nearly April. Since neither one of us felt like freezing our keisters or plugging away on a … [Read more...]
Thursday’s Dinner: Cuban Black Bean Cakes and Roasted Butternut Squash with Cumin
There was no danger of ordering sushi this evening; I got loads of sleep last night (thank goodness) and tonight's dinner is one of my all-time favorites: Cuban black bean cakes and roasted butternut squash with cumin! This meal is my take on a burger and fries, but with so much more … [Read more...]
Tuesday’s Dinner: Cauliflower-Pumpkin Curry, Arugula and Pear Salad
Dinner tonight was a snap to put together (and thank goodness, because I didn't have the time--or patience--for anything complicated!) I made Lindsay Nixon's "Cauliflower-Pumpkin Curry" recipe from her awesome cookbook, Everyday Happy Herbivore. It turned out delightfully, as always, and better yet, … [Read more...]
Monday’s Dinner: Sweet Potatoes, Creamed Spinach, Lima Beans, and Salad
Dinner tonight was simple, filling, and easy to make--albeit not as photogenic as I might have hoped. (It's amazing how hunger trumps food styling and lighting!) On the menu: Sweet potatoes "baked" in the microwave. (So utterly easy!) If you've never done it, use a fork to poke some holes … [Read more...]
5 Nights of Whole Food, Plant-Based Dinners
I've been falling off the wagon a lot lately.First there was Halloween. It turns out that I have no shutoff switch when it comes to Butterfingers or Reese's peanut butter cups, which is why I don't normally allow them in my house! Then there was a host of smaller indiscretions--cashews by the … [Read more...]
I'm Lee, an RD thriving on a healthy plant based diet.