Cadry Nelson delivers deliciously easy vegan recipes straight to your in-box. Most are ready in about 30 minutes! Get all of the flavors of your favorite foods with plant-based ingredients.
Protein-packed vegan meals using a Trader Joe’s shortcut
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Hello Reader, I met up with a friend for lunch recently. After reading my book, Living Vegan, she transitioned to a mostly vegetarian diet. She was asking how I get enough protein as a 50-year-old who's trying to protect muscle and strengthen bone health. I was telling her the usual things - tofu, edamame, seitan, beans, nuts, seeds, vegan meats... But when I mentioned lentils, she said she'd never worked with them before. I explained that dried lentils are super easy to make. They only take 20 to 30 minutes to prepare, and they're cooked in a similar fashion as rice. But if you really want to make it easy on yourself, use pre-cooked lentils. I often pick up a package of steamed lentils from the refrigerated section of Trader Joe's. They have 10 grams of protein per serving, and can be enjoyed hot or cold. They're good in bowls, wraps, salads, or soups. They're also a great starting point for tacos, chili, and veggie burgers. With that conversation in mind, I rounded up some of my favorite ways to use Trader Joe's steamed lentils. 👉 Get all of my easy lentil meal ideas + recipes Don't have a Trader Joe's near you? No problem! All of these recipes can be made with any store-bought or homemade cooked lentils. From my kitchen to yours, Cadry P.S. I do an on-air cooking demo once a month on Hello Iowa, a lifestyle TV show on channel 13 in Des Moines, Iowa. On April 29, I'll be showing how to make my lemon potatoes recipe. The show airs from 11 am to noon Central Time. If you’re local, you can watch it live, or stream it on the WHO 13 website from anywhere. Last month's segment - making sesame kale - is now available to watch online. Disclosure: This email contains an affiliate link. |
Cadry's Kitchen: Familiar dishes with a vegan twist
Cadry Nelson delivers deliciously easy vegan recipes straight to your in-box. Most are ready in about 30 minutes! Get all of the flavors of your favorite foods with plant-based ingredients.
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