The Minimalist Yogi

The question I always get when people find out that I am a vegetarian and “Part –time vegan” is where do you get your protein then don’t you miss bacon. The second question is funny because I’ve NEVER had bacon in my life before so the idea of me missing something I’ve never tried before is just downright stupid. The misconception people have regarding non-meat eaters is that we deprive of ourselves of everything particularly the delicious food specifically those consists of meat e.g., BLT. But vegetarian/vegan can have BLT that’s even better than the one with meat; which brings me to this week’s recipe Vegan BLT. INGREDIENTS 1 ripe avocado 3 Cremini Mushroom 1 extra firm tofu 1 Bell Pepper Kale (steamed) Olive Oil Almonds 2 ½ tbsp. turmeric 2 ½   tbsp. Za'atar spice 1 tbsp salt Walnut-Olive Bread INSTRUCTIONS In a mixing bowl place your bell pepper, cremini tofu and tofu. Spice the tofu, pepper and mushroom with tu...

I realize today that I haven’t had pancake in YEARS! (5-6 years)! So for lunch I thought why not have pancakes! To be honest the only reason I don’t do a lot of baking it’s because I suck at baking. I love cooking but not baking. I know making pancakes is not really baking, but in my book it is baking. I have to say though that this pancake turned out way better than I expected it to be, and it was delicious. Also,  it's  gluten free, wheat free and milk free, which makes a great breakfast for the weekend  INGREDIENTS •      1 Cups flour (El Peto Product) •     2 tbsp. baking powder •     1 tbsp. vanilla extract •     1tbsp. poppy seeds •     1 tbsp. vegetable oil •     1 tbsp. salt •     2 cup of almond milk •     Maple Syrup INSTRUCTIONS In a mixing bowl combine all dry ingredients (Flour, baking powd...