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(Source: waazzzaaaa)
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"now that he had recognized himself as a dead man it became important to stay alive as long as possible"
orwell, 1984
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“spaghetti” and “meatballs” (psych! spaghetti squash and red bean meatless meatballs)
plants: yum! this meal is muy delicioso and almost vegan (only the breadcrumbs and worcestershire sauce aren’t—easily modified). i’m not exactly a professional chef, or my mother, so this creation took the better part of two hours. here’s my version of a couple different recipes, enjoy!spaghetti squash
ingredients:
1 small-ish spaghetti squash
2-3 tablespoons fresh basil, chopped
2-3 tablespoons fresh parsley, chopped
1 tomato, chopped
olive oil
salt and pepper
directions:
preheat oven to 375°F
cut squash in half lengthwise (this was a 10 minute battle, beware!), place cut-side down in baking dish, add water to cover squash 1/2 inch, cover dish with foil
bake for 45 minutes, flip squash, recover with foil, and bake an additional 15 minutes
when slightly cool, remove seeds, then use a fork to pull squash strands from peel, and set aside
toss all ingredients in heated skillet until warm. yay!
meatless meatballs (my adaptation from fork and beans)
ingredients:
1 can red kidney beans
3/4 cup italian seasoned breadcrumbs (i only had plain and just added random herbs)
1/4 onion, finely (finely!) chopped
2 tablespoons flaxseed + 2 tablespoons water, mixed and set aside for 10 minutes
2 garlic cloves, minced
2 tablespoons worcestershire sauce (if you’re a vegetarian/vegan, read the ingredients for anchovy just in case)
2 tablespoons fresh basil, chopped
2 tablespoons fresh parsley, chopped
1 teaspoon salt
pepper
olive oil
directions:
drain and rinse kidney beans, mash with fork in mixing bowl
combine all ingredients (except 1/4 cup breadcrumbs and olive oil) in mixing bowl (your hands will get dirty)
form approximately 15 small balls and coat with breadcrumbs
heat olive oil in non-stick skillet and brown meatballs on all sides (you may want to finish with a few minutes of baking, just because they might be a bit mushy in the center)
done-zo! serve with spaghetti squash and feast away.
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recipes on the way!
i grew up eating meat every day, and never dreamed of going vegetarian. my family nearly worships meat; it isn’t mere sustenance, but something that is prepared and enjoyed together. i can’t imagine a meal at my grandparents’ that doesn’t feature a medium-rare steak. so when i went vegetarian, i sort of became the family flower child, and a trigger for eye-rolling. in the past year and a half of meatlessness, i’ve been reconstructing my diet and learning how to feed myself. as a vegetarian in a family of omnivores, i often resort to a veggie burger or salad.
it’s time to stop being a lazy snob and get in the kitchen!
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