Eat Vegan for a Day – Bircher, Vegan Chickpea Salad, Simple Sushi Bowl Recipes

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BREAKFAST

Bircher

Ingredients (approx. 3 serves)

  • 2 oranges juiced
  • ½ cup oats
  • 1 tbsp sultanas
  • 1 tbsp chopped walnuts
  • 1 apple grated
  • Maple syrup
  • Topping: Yoghurt & Berries

or *Option: Tofu Whip

Instructions:

Soak oats, sultanas, walnuts, apple in the orange juice overnight. Serve with yoghurt & berries or *Tofu whip. Add maple syrup to taste.

This is power-packed and filling. It will get you through a busy morning without weighing you down. Makes enough for 2 or 3 serves!

*Option: Tofu whip – Blend 200gm firm tofu with ⅛ to ¼ cup of maple syrup. Add just enough soy milk to blend to a creamy texture.

LUNCH

Vegan Chickpea Salad

Ingredients

  • 1 can chickpeas drained and rinsed
  • 3 tablespoons tahini
  • 2 tablespoons vinegar
  • Juice of ½ lemon
  • 1 stalk celery finely chopped
  • ⅛ red onion finely chopped
  • 1 clove garlic minced
  • Salt and pepper to taste

Instructions

Blend chickpeas, tahini, vinegar and lemon juice in a food processor until combined but keep some texture. Mix in a bowl with the remaining ingredients. Add salt to taste. Great for a dip, on wraps or as a sushi filling.

DINNER

Simple Sushi

Ingredients

  • ½ cup cooked rice
  • 70g marinated tofu 2 (store-bought & cooked as pan-fry or microwaved)
  • ½ cup edamame
  • Steamed broccoli
  • Pickled ginger
  • Saurkraut
  • Avocado

Instructions

Arrange all ingredients in your favourite bowl. Top with sushi vinegar, tamari or soy sauce & sesame seeds. Enjoy!