My fellow workshop participants were a mixed bag when it came to their vegan journeys. There were folks who have been vegan for years, folks who have been vegan for days and folks who were vegetarians or flexetarians and curious about being a vegan.
During the workshop and in our conversations afterwards, we talked about the common perception that being vegan equals feeling deprived and how, when you're starting out down the vegan road, you might not be sure what to eat, especially if you're "too busy to cook."
I've had a pretty hectic few weeks, but I have managed to do really well with finding quick vegan meals. Here's a few things I've picked up recently for lunch and dinner. Now, I don't advocate eating out for every meal, but I want to show how easy it can be to find vegan options, even when you're busy.
Today, I went to a "lunch and learn" professional development event. When I registered, I requested a vegan lunch. Today, when I picked up my badge, I was also handed this "Pan-Asian Vegan Salad," courtesy of Lawson's Catering. The ingredients included Red Peppers, Carrot, Eggplant, Jicama, Cucumbers, and Crispy Fried Wonton Noodles on a bed of Field Greens.
Tonight, on my way to the workshop, I hit up Marvelous Market for this yummy bean and wheat berry salad, as well as the most delicious fresh pineapple. I need to eat more fresh pineapple - I felt so energized.
This was my lunch yesterday, a Falafel and Hummus whole wheat sandwich from Perfect Pita. The sandwich typically comes with provolone and feta, but since they are made to order, it was easy to get mine without any cheese. Check out their vegan menu for more ideas.
This was my lunch from last Friday, the Farmer's Market salad from Pret-A-Manger. Look at that avocado! It also had garbanzo beans, lentil salad, pine nuts, shredded beets, shredded carrot, spinach, cherry tomatoes and roasted red peppers.
I could go on and on - soups, salads, wraps, stir-frys . . . YUM! What's some of your favorite easy vegan takeout?
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