A Variety of International Flavours!

One comment I have heard again and again over the years is that a vegan diet must be so limiting, so restrictive, boring and lacking of variety.  This couldn't be farther from the truth.  In fact, many vegans eat more variety in their diet than meat eaters.  I have been feeding my kids a mostly plant based diet for six weeks now and have barely repeated a meal!  There is so much variety.

One of the ways to incorporate variety in your diet is to include meals from a wide range of different cultures!  It is so interesting to taste new flavours and discover new tastes!  Here is a short list of a few examples... just the tip of the iceberg!

Vietnamese: Pho Noodle soup, fried rice, pickled veggie sandwich

Mexican: Chilli, black bean soup, enchiladas, tacos, quesadillas, guacamole, corn bread

Indian: Chickpeas (Chana Masala), Lentils (Dahl) (many of varieties of those), Aloo Gobi (cauliflower & potatoes), rice, naan, roti

Thai: Stir fries with tofu, coconut curry, pad thai noodles, rice noodles

Italian: Spaghetti, lasagna

North American: Mac N' Cheese, Veggie Burgers, Veggie hot dogs, pizza, sandwiches, soups, baked beans, pancakes, smoothies, peanut butter

Israeli: Couscous with spinach & mushrooms

Middle Eastern: falafel, tabouli, hummus, pita, stuffed grape vine leaves

Jamaican: Roti (stuffed with various stews)

Chinese: tofu & broccoli, fried rice, hot & sour soup, shiitake mushrooms

Japanese: veggie sushi, miso soup, teriyaki tofu, stir fry bean sprouts, edamame,  eggplant

Polish: Cabbage rolls, perogies

Russian: Borscht