March Meatless Monday Madness, Week 4

Look at you! 3 weeks of Meatless Mondays! We are so proud! Thanks for embracing a VegInspired life.  This week I hope you are feeling lucky!!!:). I feel lucky and thankful that I was introduced to this lifestyle and that I stepped out of my comfort zone to embrace a VegInspired life.  Here are today’s recipes…

Meatless Meal 1:  Fajitas (lucky add-ons guacamole and salsa)

 Sauté portabello mushroom slices (1/4-1/2 inch) over medium-high until brown on both sides. Set aside. Sauté 1 onion, 1 red pepper, and 1 green pepper stirring occasionally until browned and just soft.  Add the mushrooms to the pan and stir in about a teaspoon of chili powder, fresh lime juice to taste, and salt & pepper to taste.  Serve in warm tortillas with salsa and guacamole, or your favorite toppings. 

Guacamole

Mash 3 avocados with the juice of 1 lime and salt to taste.  You may add garnishes of your choice, including diced onion (drained and rinsed for less bite), minced jalapeño, 1 minced garlic clove, chopped tomatoes, ground cumin, and cilantro to taste.

Salsa

Drain 1 can of diced tomatoes (Muir Glen is our favorite for salsa), and pulse in a food processor until combined with a few tablespoons diced onion, 1 minced garlic clove, 1/2 to 1 minced jalapeño (seeds and ribs removed unless you like it HOT), a touch of fresh lime juice, cilantro, and salt to taste.

Meatless Meal 2:  Baked Sweet Potatoes and Steamed Veggies

We love this simple meal.  Bake a large sweet potato in the oven.  Microwave your favorite frozen veggies according to directions.  We top our sweet potatoes with a little salt and pepper.  You could add a small amount of vegan butter if you choose.