Just because it is Vegan does not mean it is low in calories--I learned the hard way so please pay attention to all nutrition info. on the products you buy.
Tuesday, January 18, 2011
Serving of the Week
by La'Shon Cannon-Robinson
Just because it is Vegan does not mean it is low in calories--I learned the hard way so please pay attention to all nutrition info. on the products you buy.
Just because it is Vegan does not mean it is low in calories--I learned the hard way so please pay attention to all nutrition info. on the products you buy.
VEGAN CELEBRITIES
by La'Shon Cannon-Robinson
Have you ever wondered what famous people live a Vegan Lifestyle? I wondered who did so I did a little searching and I thought that I would share some of my findings with you.
This info. was found at happycow.net. The list is from various sources (unverified and verified). Here you go!
Andre 3000 Benjamin is a vegan musician of OutKast
Ellen Degeneres is a vegan Comedian, Actress, TV Personality
Erykah Badu is a vegan R&B artist and singer
Jenny McCarthy is a vegan actress
Ruben Studdard is a vegan American Idol singer
Woody Harrelson is a vegan actor
Vanessa Williams is a vegan actress and dancer
Have you ever wondered what famous people live a Vegan Lifestyle? I wondered who did so I did a little searching and I thought that I would share some of my findings with you.
This info. was found at happycow.net. The list is from various sources (unverified and verified). Here you go!
Alanis Morissette is a vegan singer and songwriter
Alicia Silverstone is a vegan actress
Alyssa Milano is a vegan actress
Vegan Big Mac
by La’Shon Cannon-Robinson
This recipe is the classic McDonald’s Big Mac Sandwich, made Vegan, how cool is that? It tastes good and it is also good for you compared to the original. One of my favorite foods before I became Vegan was the Big Mac and I have always dreamed of having it once again Vegan style and I did just that so I am going to share this with you.
Enjoy and let me know how much you liked it!
Vegan Big Mac
10 minutes to make (Serves 2)
Ingredients
Special Sauce:
1/2 c Vegannaise
2 tbsp low Fat French dressing
4 tbsp Minced dill pickles (Can also use sweet pickle relish, just take down the sugar amount to 1 tsp)
1 tbsp Minced white onion
1 tsp white vinegar
1 1/4 tsp sugar
Pinch of salt
Burger:
3 Sesame Seed buns
4 Vegan Burger Patties
salt and pepper to taste
2 tbsp Special Sauce
2 tsp Diced white onion
1 c Chopped lettuce
2 Vegan American or cheddar cheese Slices
4 dill pickle slices
How to make it
Sauce:
Mix all ingredients together and store in a covered container for a few hours or overnight to develop flavor.
Makes about 3/4 cup.
Burger:
Using a serrated knife cut off the top of third bun this will be the middle for one of your sandwiches.
Place bun halves on griddle to toast till golden brown.
Season patties and cook till done about 3-4 minutes each side.
Build burger in this order:
Bottom Bun
1/4 tbsp Sauce*
1/4 tsp Onion
1/4 c Lettuce
1 Cheese Slice
Burger Patty
Middle Bun
1/4 tbsp Sauce
1/4 tsp Onion
1/4 c Lettuce
2 Pickle Slices
Burger Patty
Top Bun
*May use more sauce, depending on preference.
Repeat for second burger.
Makes 2 burgers.
This recipe is the classic McDonald’s Big Mac Sandwich, made Vegan, how cool is that? It tastes good and it is also good for you compared to the original. One of my favorite foods before I became Vegan was the Big Mac and I have always dreamed of having it once again Vegan style and I did just that so I am going to share this with you.
Enjoy and let me know how much you liked it!
Vegan Big Mac
10 minutes to make (Serves 2)
Ingredients
Special Sauce:
1/2 c Vegannaise
2 tbsp low Fat French dressing
4 tbsp Minced dill pickles (Can also use sweet pickle relish, just take down the sugar amount to 1 tsp)
1 tbsp Minced white onion
1 tsp white vinegar
1 1/4 tsp sugar
Pinch of salt
Burger:
3 Sesame Seed buns
4 Vegan Burger Patties
salt and pepper to taste
2 tbsp Special Sauce
2 tsp Diced white onion
1 c Chopped lettuce
2 Vegan American or cheddar cheese Slices
4 dill pickle slices
How to make it
Sauce:
Mix all ingredients together and store in a covered container for a few hours or overnight to develop flavor.
Makes about 3/4 cup.
Burger:
Using a serrated knife cut off the top of third bun this will be the middle for one of your sandwiches.
Place bun halves on griddle to toast till golden brown.
Season patties and cook till done about 3-4 minutes each side.
Build burger in this order:
Bottom Bun
1/4 tbsp Sauce*
1/4 tsp Onion
1/4 c Lettuce
1 Cheese Slice
Burger Patty
Middle Bun
1/4 tbsp Sauce
1/4 tsp Onion
1/4 c Lettuce
2 Pickle Slices
Burger Patty
Top Bun
*May use more sauce, depending on preference.
Repeat for second burger.
Makes 2 burgers.
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