I had no trouble making the transition from omnivore to vegetarian. Now, I have been reading a book designed to help me become vegan in 30 days.I’m not sure I can do it. No cheese? No honey? No eggs? No ice cream? It’s going to take me more than 30 days to do it…if I can do it at all.
Still, I do enjoy some vegan foods. We’ve all enjoyed a good salad, right? A nice fruit plate? Sure.
But, what else is out there? I’m a woman on a mission…to find some vegan recipes to please all the people who make their way to my table.
You have to start with something simple…and good. Cauliflower and leeks. That’s safe.
Cauliflower is very low in saturated fat and cholesterol. It’s also a good source of protein, thiamin, riboflavin, niacin, magnesium and phosphorus, and a very good source of dietary fiber, Vitamin C, Vitamin K, Vitamin B6, folate, potassium and manganese.
Cauliflower does have a lot of sugar, which gives it a great sweet taste, but you need to make sure you don’t eat too much,
Leeks are low in sodium, and very low in saturated fat and cholesterol. It is also a good source of dietary fiber, Vitamin B6, folate, iron and magnesium. Not only that, they really complement the cauliflower well.
This Cauliflower Leek Bake is quite filling so it won’t take much to satisfy you, but enjoy it with some garlic bread or biscuits.
With dishes like this, veganism is looking a little easier.
Cauliflower Leek Bake
1 tablespoon extra virgin olive oil
4 cups cauliflower florets
1 cup leeks, mostly the white part with some green, cut into rings
½ cup red pepper, chopped
1/4 cup water
Salt and pepper to taste
· Preheat oven to 450 degrees. Pour the oil in a shallow 2-quart baking dish; heat oil for 2 minutes. Add cauliflower to the dish, toss to coat with oil.
· Cover dish with foil and bake 15 minutes.
· Remove the dish from the oven; stir in other ingredients.
· Bake, uncovered, until the cauliflower is tender (5 - 7 minutes).
Vegan.
4 cups cauliflower florets
1 cup leeks, mostly the white part with some green, cut into rings
½ cup red pepper, chopped
1/4 cup water
Salt and pepper to taste
· Preheat oven to 450 degrees. Pour the oil in a shallow 2-quart baking dish; heat oil for 2 minutes. Add cauliflower to the dish, toss to coat with oil.
· Cover dish with foil and bake 15 minutes.
· Remove the dish from the oven; stir in other ingredients.
· Bake, uncovered, until the cauliflower is tender (5 - 7 minutes).
Vegan.
