It's Monday! I had a weekend of yoga, burgers, Bloody Mary, ballet, and shrimp and grits. It's all about balance, right?
I also had a chance to try out plant based meals prepared and shipped to me by Veestro on behalf of Meatless Monday. The meals were sent free of charge, but I'm not compensated in any way for sharing my thoughts with you.
Okay, not that that is out of the way, let's talk about the fact that we all know that we need to consume more vegetables and fruit. I will not tell you to cut out all animal products, because that's not what I do. Instead, I try to have meals that are balanced and some that are completely plant based. After all, eating less meat is good for our health and our planet, and stretches our budget and creativity when it comes to creating recipes.
Veestro sent me the meals frozen with clear directions on how to prepare them. Some required to be simply defrosted in the refrigerator over night, while others had stove top or oven heating directions.
Overall, I liked all the dishes I tried and found them easy to reheat, satisfying, and something that I'd consider recreating in my own kitchen.
The Red Curry with Tofu pictured above was probably my favorite because of the flavorful sauce and surprisingly pleasing tofu texture despite it being defrosted. I recommend topping the dish with fresh cilantro before serving.
Below is Beluga Lentil Braise with kale, peas, and quinoa. I wish it had more lentils than the other ingredients because of its name, but liked the contrast of creamy sauce with the crunchy vegetables.
The Oatmeal Breakfast Pie was big enough for two breakfasts. The texture reminded me of a souffle, and I was happily surprised this pie wasn't too sweet. I had it with Greek yogurt, sliced apples and a bit of ginger syrup drizzled on top. This also reheated great in a microwave the next day.
The Roasted Beet and Kale Salad in my opinion could have used the most work. I don't know about you, but defrosted kale is not my idea of the best salad. I recommend you actually saute the kale and also toast the walnuts before making it into a salad. I did like the dressing that came with it. The Johnny Appleseed juice was just as refreshing and bright as its color.
These meals weren't complicated in their flavor combinations and would be something I'd keep in my freezer for those nights/days I don't feel like cooking. They were easy to make and did not leave me feeling hungry a few minutes later.
What are you eating this Meatless Monday?
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