Lunchtime Yumminess! (a quickie post! more yums to follow...)

Well, who knew that vegans can enjoy sandwiches? A little known fact, perhaps, but with all the alternative food that can be found in many stores, we too can enjoy the best of the sandwiching world.

Here's a quickie sandwich I threw together this morning for our lunches.. super easy, very low in calories (around 210-300), and very vegan! Enjoy :)

A perfect lunch for the career woman! If you have a napkin handy, anyway... it can get a bit messy!

Peppered "Meat" Sandwich
Prep time: 5 minutes
Cook time: none! :)
Serves: 1

Ingredients:

It's REALLY good!!

2 slices of Natural Ovens 100% Whole Wheat bread

3 slices of Peppered Tofurkey Deli Slices

1 slice Galaxy Rice Cheese (Cheddar flavor)

1 tsp Nasoya Nayonaise

1 tsp fresh avocado

spinach; a handful will do

one small tomato, sliced

 Directions:
Assemble as desired and enjoy! Feel free to add or subtract any condiment or veggie- it's a mix and match kind of food-- love it!!

I personally like to layer my tomato and spinach close to the mayo layer so they stick a bit better.. I really really dislike sandwiches that slip and slide all over my lap!

As always, Happy eating!

<3
Courtney

Cheesy Chickpeas go Tex Mex!

I just LOVE it when things come together!! This was a super quickie lunch, using all the ingredients I had leftover from all my cooking today. Bryan loved it, I loved it, and we WILL be making this for lunch tomorrow :)

Cheesy Chickpeas go Tex Mex!
Prep time: 5 minutes
Cook time: 3 minutes
Serves: 1

Ingredients:
1/2 cup brown rice
1/2 cup chickpeas
1 Tablespoon Coconut milk (or any other plant milk- I used this for it's creamy texture)
1 Tablespoon Veganaise (vegan mayonaise)
1 tsp Cilantro
1/4 cup Apple Sage Sausage Crumbles (or other meatless crumble product)
1 Tablespoon salsa
1 Tablespoon Daiya pepper jack vegan cheese
2 slices fresh avocado, for garnish

Directions:
In a microwave-safe bowl, combine the rice, chickpeas, coconut milk, crumbles, cilantro, and veganaise. Microwave for 1 - 1/2 minutes, until hot; stir. Add the salsa and cheese on top, microwave for an additional 30 seconds or so, until the cheese is melted. Top with fresh avocado, and dive in!!

Happy eating!

<3
Courtney